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Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Author: William Whiting, 1825-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 424 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3 Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm has bound the restless wave, Who bade the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep: O hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on the sea. 2 O Savior, whose almighty word The wind and waves submissive heard, Who walked upon the foaming deep, And calm amid its rage did sleep: O hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on the sea. 3 O Holy Spirit, who did brood Upon the chaos wild and rude, And bade its angry tumult cease, And gave, for fierce confusion, peace: O hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on the sea. 4 O Trinity of love and pow'r, All travelers guard in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them where-so-e'er they go; Thus evermore shall rise to thee Glad praise from air and land and sea. Topics: Pastoral Care of the Sick Sacraments; Creation; God the Father, Creator; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ; Light; Peace; Petition, Prayer; Refuge, Security; Sickness; Trinity; Word of God; Gospel Used With Tune: MELITA

You Better Run

Author: C. Eugene Cooper Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Genesis 5:27 First Line: If you don't believe that I'm singing it right Refrain First Line: You better run, better run, better run Topics: Funeral Sacraments; Eternal Life; Heaven Used With Tune: [If you don't believe that I'm singing it right] Text Sources: African American Prayer and Praise Hymn, c.1900

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 182 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 8:22 First Line: Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father Refrain First Line: Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Lyrics: 1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with thee; Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not, As thou hast been thou for ever wilt be. Refrain: Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed thy hand hath provided, Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me! 2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness, To thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain] 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain] Topics: Creation; Faithfulness of God; God the Father, Creator; Harvest; Hope; Love of God for Us; Mercy, Forgiveness; Morning; Peace; Praise; Presence of God; Providence; Strength; Times and Seasons; Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS

Nearer, My God, to Thee

Author: Sarah F. Adams, 1805-1848 Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,487 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me, Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to thee; Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 2 Though like the wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to thee; Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 3 There let the way appear, Steps unto heav'n: All that thou sendest me, In mercy giv'n; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to thee; Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 4 Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to thee; Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 5 Or if, on joyful wing Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upward I fly. Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to thee; Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! Topics: All Souls November 2nd; Funeral Sacraments; Angels; Cross; Eternal Life; Grief, Sorrow; Heaven; Journey, Pilgrimage; Joy; Loss; Mercy, Forgiveness; Music; Praise; Presence of God; Salvation; Song; Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: BETHANY

Calvary

Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 28:12 First Line: Ev'ry time I think about Jesus Refrain First Line: Calvary, Calvary Lyrics: Refrain: Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, Surely he died on Calvary. 1 Ev'ry time I think about Jesus, Ev'ry time I think about Jesus, Ev'ry time I think about Jesus, Surely he died on Calvary. [Refrain] 2 Sinner, do you love my Jesus? Sinner, do you love my Jesus? Sinner, do you love my Jesus? Surely he died on Calvary. [Refrain] 3 We are climbing Jacob's ladder, We are climbing Jacob's ladder, We are climbing Jacob's ladder, Surely he died on Calvary. [Refrain] 4 Ev'ry round goes higher and higher, Ev'ry round goes higher and higher, Ev'ry round goes higher and higher, Surely he died on Calvary. [Refrain] Topics: Good Friday; Love for Jesus Christ; Sacrifice; Spirituals Used With Tune: CALVARY Text Sources: Negro Spiritual

Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 9.10.9.9 with refrain Appears in 1,056 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 28:12 Refrain First Line: This is my story, this is my song Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of his Spirit, washed in his blood. Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. 2 Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels descending bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain] 3 Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest; Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with his goodness, lost in his love. [Refrain] Topics: All Souls November 2nd; Funeral Sacraments; Commitment; Eternal Life; Inner Peace; Joy; Love for Jesus Christ; Mercy, Forgiveness; Music; Obedience; Praise; Saving Blood of Christ; Song; Trust in Jesus Christ; Witness; Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: ASSURANCE

We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder

Meter: 8.8.8.5 Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 28:12 Lyrics: 1 We are climbing Jacob’s ladder, We are climbing Jacob’s ladder, We are climbing Jacob’s ladder, Soldiers of the cross. 2 Ev'ry round goes higher, higher, Ev'ry round goes higher, higher, Ev'ry round goes higher, higher, Soldiers of the cross. 3 Children, do you love my Jesus? Children, do you love my Jesus? Children, do you love my Jesus? Soldiers of the cross. 4 If you love him, why not serve him? If you love him, why not serve him? If you love him, why not serve him? Soldiers of the cross. 5 Rise, shine, give God glory, Rise, shine, give God glory, Rise, shine, give God glory, Soldiers of the cross. Topics: Courage; Cross; Discipleship; Love for Jesus Christ; Service; Spirituals Used With Tune: JACOB'S LADDER Text Sources: Negro Spiritual

We Are Standing on Holy Ground

Author: Geron Davis, b.1960 Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 3:5 Topics: Angels; Gathering; Jesus Christ; Praise; Presence of God; Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: [We are standing on Holy Ground]

This Is Holy Ground

Author: Christopher Beatty, b.1944 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 3:5 Topics: Gathering; Presence of God Used With Tune: [This is holy ground]

Go Down, Moses

Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain Appears in 66 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 6:10 First Line: When Israel was in Egypt's land Lyrics: 1 When Israel was in Egypt's land, Let my people go; Oppressed so hard they could not stand, Let my people go. Refrain: Go down, Moses, Way down in Egypt's land, Tell ol' Pharaoh, let my people go. 2 The Lord told Moses what to do, Let my people go; To lead the children of Israel through, Let my people go. [Refrain] 3 As Israel stood by the water side, let my people go; At God's command it did divide, Let my people go. [Refrain] 4 When they had reached the other shore, let my people go; They sang the song of triumph o'er, Let my people go. [Refrain] 5 Oh, let us all from bondage flee, Let my people go; And let us all in Christ be free, Let my people go. [Refrain] Topics: Captivity; Exile; Freedom; Journey, Pilgrimage; Music; Providence; Salvation; Song; Spirituals Used With Tune: GO DOWN MOSES Text Sources: Negro Spiritual

Stand Firm

Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 14:13 First Line: Stand, O stand firm Lyrics: All: Stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with Mary All: stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with Michael, All: stand, O stand firm Cantor(s) with the angels, and see what the Lord can do. Cantor(s) O my sisters, (O my brothers,) (O God's people) Stand very firm. All: Stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with John the Baptist, All: stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with Joseph, All: stand, O stand firm Cantor(s) with Peter, and see what the Lord can do. Cantor(s) O my sisters, (O my brothers,) (O God's people) Stand very firm. All: Stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with Mary Magdalene, All: stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with Perpetua, All: stand, O stand firm Cantor(s) with Felicity, and see what the Lord can do. Cantor(s) O my sisters, (O my brothers,) (O God's people) Stand very firm. All: Stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with Paul, All: stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with Stephen, All: stand, O stand firm Cantor(s) with Ignatius, and see what the Lord can do. Cantor(s) O my sisters, (O my brothers,) (O God's people) Stand very firm. All: Stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with Agnes, All: stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with Catherine, All: stand, O stand firm Cantor(s) with Teresa, and see what the Lord can do. Cantor(s) O my sisters, (O my brothers,) (O God's people) Stand very firm. All: Stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with Lawrence, All: stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with Gregory, All: stand, O stand firm Cantor(s) with Benedict, and see what the Lord can do. Cantor(s) O my sisters, (O my brothers,) (O God's people) Stand very firm. All: Stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with Joan of Arc, All: stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with Hildegard, All: stand, O stand firm Cantor(s) with Julia, and see what the Lord can do. Cantor(s) O my sisters, (O my brothers,) (O God's people) Stand very firm. All: Stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with Romero, All: stand, O stand firm, Cantor(s): with King, All: stand, O stand firm Cantor(s) with Thomas Merton, and see what the Lord can do. Cantor(s) O my sisters, (O my brothers,) (O God's people) Stand very firm. Topics: All Saints November 1st; African Hymns; Brotherhood and Sisterhood; Courage; Encouragement; Faithfulness of God Used With Tune: [Stand, O stand firm] Text Sources: Litany of the Saints

Be Still, God Will Fight Your Battles

Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 14:14 Lyrics: 1 Be still, God will fight your battles. Be still, God will fight your battles. Be still, God will fight your battles. God will fight your battles if you just keep still. 2 Keep a prayin', God will fight your battles. Keep a prayin', God will fight your battles. Keep a prayin', God will fight your battles. God will fight your battles if you just keep still. 3. Keep a waitin', God will fight your battles. Keep a waitin', God will fight your battles. Keep a waitin', God will fight your battles. God will fight your battles if you just keep still. 4 Keep a singin', God will fight your battles. Keep a singin', God will fight your battles. Keep a singin', God will fight your battles. God will fight your battles if you just keep still. 5 I'm a witness, God will fight your battles. I'm a witness, God will fight your battles. I'm a witness, God will fight your battles. God will fight your battles if you just keep still. Topics: Burdens; Comfort; Inner Peace; Music; Patience; Petition, Prayer; Providence; Sickness; Song; Trust, Confidence; Witness Used With Tune: [Be still, God will fight your battles] Text Sources: African American traditional

At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing

Author: Robert Campbell, 1814-1868 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 186 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 15 Lyrics: 1 At the Lamb's high feast we sing Praise to our victorious King, Who has washed us in the tide Flowing from his pierced side. Praise we him, whose love divine Gives his sacred Blood for wine, Gives his Body for the feast: Christ the victim, Christ the priest. 2 Where the Paschal blood is poured, Death's dread angel sheathes his sword; Israel's hosts triumphant go Through the wave that drowns the foe. Praise we Christ, whose blood was shed, Paschal victim, Paschal bread; With sincerity and love Eat we manna from above. 3 Mighty victim from on high, Hell's fierce pow'rs beneath you lie; You have conquered in the fight, You have brought us life and light. Now no more can death appall, Now no more the grave enthrall; You have opened paradise, And in you your saints shall rise. 4 Easter triumph, Easter joy, This alone can sin destroy; From sin's pow'r, Lord, set us free, Newborn souls in you to be. Father, who the crown shall give, Savior, by whose death we live, Spirit, guide through all our days: Three in One, your name we praise. Topics: Easter Vigil ; Easter Season Resurrection; Body and Blood of Christ; Sacred Heart of Jesus; Christian Initiation Sacraments; Baptism Sacraments; Eucharist Sacraments; Celebration; Communion; Feast; Jesus Christ; Lamb of God; Love of God for Us; Music; New Life; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Salvation; Saving Blood of Christ; Song; Sunday; Victory over Sin and Death; Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: SALZBURG Text Sources: Ad regias agni dapes; Latin, 4th C.

Lift Every Voice and Sing

Author: James W. Johnson, 1871-1938 Meter: 6.6.10.6.6.10.14.14.6.6.10 Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 15:1 First Line: Lift ev'ry voice and sing Lyrics: 1 Lift ev'ry voice and sing, Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the list'ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us; Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun Of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won. 2 Stony the road we trod, Bitter the chast'ning rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, Have not our weary feet Come to the place for which our people sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered; We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered; Out from the gloomy past, Till now we stand at last Where the bright gleam of our bright star is cast. 3 God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast by thy might Led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met thee; Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget thee; Shadowed beneath thy hand, May we forever stand, True to our God, true to our native land. Topics: Freedom; Hope; Journey, Pilgrimage; Joy; Liberation; Music; Country, Nation; Perseverance; Petition, Prayer; Providence; Social Concern; Song; Struggle Used With Tune: ANTHEM

Sinner, Please Don't Let This Harvest Pass

Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 15:3 First Line: I know that my Redeemer lives Lyrics: Refrain: Sinner, please don't let this harvest pass; Sinner, please don't let this harvest pass; Sinner, please don't let this harvest pass, and die and lose your soul at last. 1 I know that my Redeemer lives, I know that my Redeemer lives, I know that my Redeemer lives, Sinner, please don't let this harvest pass. [Refrain] 2 Sinner, O see the cruel tree, Sinner, O see the cruel tree, Sinner, O see the cruel tree, Where Christ died for you and me. [Refrain] 3 My God is a mighty man of war, My God is a mighty man of war, My God is a mighty man of war, Sinner, please don't let this harvest pass. [Refrain] Topics: Penance Sacraments; Complacency; Cross; Redemption; Spirituals Used With Tune: [I know that my Redeemer lives] Text Sources: Negro Spiritual

God Be with You Till We Meet Again

Author: Jeremiah E. Rankin, 1828-1904 Meter: 9.8.8.9 with refrain Appears in 1,167 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 16:13-15 Refrain First Line: Till we meet, till we meet Lyrics: 1 God be with you till we meet again; By God's counsels guide, uphold you, With God's sheep securely fold you: God be with you till we meet again. Refrain: Till we meet, till we meet, Till we meet at Jesus’ feet, Till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. 2 God be with you till we meet again; ’Neath God's wings protecting hide you, Daily manna still provide you: God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] 3 God be with you till we meet again; When life’s perils thick confound you, Put God's arms unfailing round you: God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] 4 God be with you till we meet again; Keep love’s banner floating o’er you, Smite death’s threatening wave before you: God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] . Topics: Blessing; Comfort; Encouragement; Guidance; Presence of God; Providence; Refuge, Security; Going Forth, Sending Forth; Sickness; Victory over Sin and Death Used With Tune: GOD BE WITH YOU

All the Way My Savior Leads Me

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 317 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 16:31 Lyrics: 1 All the way my Savior leads me -- What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt his tender mercy, Who through life has been my guide? Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in him to dwell! For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well; For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well. 2 All the way my Savior leads me -- Cheers each winding path I tread, Gives me grace for ev'ry trial, Feeds me with the living bread. Though my weary steps may falter And my soul athirst may be, Gushing from the rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see; Gushing from the rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see. 3 All the way my Savior leads me -- O the fullness of his love! Perfect rest to me is promised In my Father’s house above. When my spirit, clothed immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day, This my song through endless ages: Jesus led me all the way; This my song through endless ages: Jesus led me all the way. Topics: Funeral Sacraments; Burdens; Comfort; Eternal Life; Faith; Guidance; Heaven; Hunger and Thirst; Joy; Mercy, Forgiveness; Peace; Promise of God; Providence; Redemption; Rest; Sickness Used With Tune: ALL THE WAY

Trust and Obey

Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 6.6.9 D with refrain Appears in 440 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 19:5 First Line: When we walk with the Lord Lyrics: 1 When we walk with the Lord In the light of his Word, What a glory he sheds on our way! While we do his good will He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. Refrain: Trust and obey -- For there’s no other way To be happy in Jesus But to trust and obey. 2 Not a shadow can rise, Not a cloud in the skies, But his smile quickly drives it away; Not a doubt nor a fear, Not a sigh nor a tear, Can abide while we trust and obey. [Refrain] 3 Not a burden we bear, Not a sorrow we share, But our toil he doth richly repay; Not a grief nor a loss, Not a frown nor a cross, But is blest if we trust and obey. [Refrain] 4 But we never can prove The delights of his love Until all on the altar we lay, For the favor he shows And the joy he bestows Are for those who will trust and obey. [Refrain] 5 Then in fellowship sweet We will sit at his feet, Or we’ll walk by his side in the way; What he says we will do, Where he sends we will go -- Never fear, only trust and obey. [Refrain] Topics: Burdens; Comfort; Commitment; Courage; Journey, Pilgrimage; Light; Love of God for Us; Mission; Obedience; Presence of God; Going Forth, Sending Forth; Sickness; Stewardship; Trust, Confidence; Word of God; Gospel Used With Tune: TRUST AND OBEY

The Glory of These Forty Days

Author: Gregory the Great, c. 540-604; Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 19:20 Lyrics: 1 The glory of these forty days We celebrate with songs of praise; For Christ, through whom all things were made, Himself has fasted and has prayed. 2 Alone and fasting Moses saw The loving God who gave the law; And to Elijah, fasting, came The steeds and chariots of flame. 3 So Daniel trained his mystic sight, Delivered from the lion's might; And John, the Bridegroom’s friend, became The herald of Messiah’s name. 4 Then grant, O God, that we may, too, Return in fast and prayer to you. Our spirits strengthen with your grace, And give us joy to see your face. Topics: Ash Wednesday; Lenten Season; Transfiguration of the Lord August 6th; Fasting; Grace; Jesus Christ; Petition, Prayer; Strength Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 509 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 20 Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel. 2 O come, O Wisdom from on high, And order all things mightily; To us the path of knowledge show, And teach us in her ways to go. [Refrain] 3 O come, O come, great Lord of might, Who to your tribes on Sinai's height In ancient times once gave the Law In cloud and majesty and awe. [Refrain] 4 O come, O Rod of Jesse's stem, From ev'ry foe deliver them That trust your mighty power to save, And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. [Refrain] 5 O come, O Key of David, come, And open wide our heav'nly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. [Refrain] 6 O come, O Dayspring from on high, And cheer us by your drawing nigh; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadows put to flight. [Refrain] 7 O come, Desire of nations, bind In one the hearts of humankind; O bid our sad divisions cease, And be for us our King of Peace. [Refrain] Topics: Advent Season; Captivity; Exile; Joy; Justice; Peace Used With Tune: VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Veni, veni Emmanuel; Latin 9th C.

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