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Lord Jesus, think on me

Author: Synesius of Cyrene (c. 365-414); Allen William Chatfield, 1808-1896 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 129 hymnals Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, think of me and take away my fear; in my depression, may I be assured that you are near. 2 Lord Jesus, think of me, by many cares oppressed; in times of great anxiety give me your promised rest. 3 Lord Jesus, think of me, when darker grows the day; and in my sad perplexity show me the heavenly way. 4 Lord Jesus, think of me, when night's dark shadows spread; restore my lost serenity, and show me light ahead. 5 Lord Jesus, think of me, that when the night is past I may the glorious morning see and share your joy at last! Scripture: John 14:6 Used With Tune: SOUTHWELL Text Sources: Jubilate Hymns, Adapter

I need thee, oh, I need thee

Author: Annie Sherwood Hawks (1835-1918) Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Appears in 970 hymnals Topics: Despair and Trouble First Line: I need thee every hour Lyrics: 1 I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord; no tender voice but thine can peace afford. [Refrain:] I need thee, oh, I need thee, every hour I need thee; O bless me now, my Saviour, I come to thee. 2 I need thee every hour, stay thou near by; temptations lose their power when thou art nigh. [Refrain] 3 I need thee every hour, in joy or pain; come quickly and abide, or life is vain. [Refrain] 4 I need thee every hour, teach me thy will; and thy rich promises in me fulfil. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Used With Tune: I NEED THEE

O Worship the King

Author: Robert Grant Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 1,138 hymnals Topics: Despair First Line: O worship the King, all-glorious above Lyrics: 1 O worship the King all glorious above, O gratefully sing his power and his love: our shield and defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise. 2 O tell of his might and sing of his grace, whose robe is the light, whose canopy space. His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form, and dark is his path on the wings of the storm. 3 Your bountiful care, what tongue can recite? It breathes in the air, it shines in the light; it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, and sweetly distills in the dew and the rain. 4 Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, in you do we trust, nor find you to fail. Your mercies, how tender, how firm to the end, our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend! 5 O measureless Might, unchangeable Love, whom angels delight to worship above! Your ransomed creation, with glory ablaze, in true adoration shall sing to your praise! Scripture: Psalm 104 Used With Tune: LYONS

When the storms of life are raging, stand by me

Author: Charles Albert Tindley (1851-1933) Meter: 8.3.8.3.7.7.8.3 Appears in 54 hymnals Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 When the storms of life are raging, stand by me; when the storms of life are raging, stand by me. When the world is pounding me, like a ship upon the sea, Lord, who rules the wind and water, stand by me. 2 In the midst of tribulation, stand by me; in the midst of tribulation, stand by me. When the hosts of hell assail, and my strength begins to fail, Lord, who never lost a battle, stand by me. 3 In the midst of faults and failures, stand by me; in the midst of faults and failures, stand by me. When I've done the best I can, and my friends misunderstand, Lord, who knowes all about me, stand by me. 4 In the midst of persecution, stand by me; in the midst of persecution, stand by me. When my foes in war array undertake to stop my way, Lord, who saved Paul and Silas, stand by me. 5 When I’m growing old and feeble, stand by me; when I’m growing old and feeble, stand by me. when my life becomes a burden and I’m nearing chilly Jordan, Lord, the Lily of the Valley, stand by me. Scripture: Acts 16:16-34 Used With Tune: STAND BY ME

Jesu, priceless treasure

Author: Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878); Johann Franck (1618-1677) Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.7.8.6 Appears in 131 hymnals Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 Jesu, priceless treasure, source of purest pleasure, truest friend to me; ah! how long in anguish shall my spirit languish yearning, Lord, for thee? Thine I am, O spotless Lamb, I will suffer naught to hide thee, naught I ask beside thee. 2 In thine arms I rest me, foes who would molest me cannot reach me here. Though the earth be shaking, every heart be quaking, Jesus calms my fear; lightnings flash and thunders crash; yet, though sin and hell assail me, Jesus will not fail me. 3 Satan, I defy thee; death, I now decry thee; fear, I bid thee cease. World, thou shalt not harm me nor thy threats alarm me while I sing of peace. God's great power guards every hour; earth and all its depths adore him, silent bow before him. 4 Hence with earthly treasure! Thou art all my pleasure, Jesus, all my choice. Hence, thou empty glory! naught to me thy story, told with tempting voice. Pain or loss, or shame or cross, shall not from my Saviour move me, since he deigns to love me. 5 Hence, all fear and sadness! For the Lord of gladness, Jesus, enters in; they who love the Father, though the storms may gather, still have peace within; yea, whate'er I here must bear, thou art still my purest pleasure, Jesu, priceless treasure! Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46 Used With Tune: JESU MEINE FREUDE

What Shall I Render to the LORD

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Despair Lyrics: 1 What shall I render to the LORD for all his benefits to me? How shall my life, by grace restored, give worthy thanks, O LORD, to thee? 2 Salvation's cup of blessing now I take and call upon God's name. Before his saints I pay my vow and here my gratitude proclaim. 3 His saints the LORD delights to save; their death is precious in his sight. He has redeemed me from the grave, and in his service I delight. 4 With thankful heart I offer now my gift and call upon God's name. Before his saints I pay my vow and here my gratitude proclaim. 5 Within his house, the house of prayer, I dedicate myself to God. Let all his saints his grace declare and join to sound his praise abroad. Scripture: Psalm 116 Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.

Hear My Prayer, O God

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Meter: 5.6.5.6 D Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Despair Lyrics: 1 Hear my prayer, O God, and listen to my plea; faithful, righteous One, give ear and answer me. Judge me not, I pray; no merit dare I claim; knowing my own faults, I trust in your just Name. 2 Hounded by a foe who crushed me to the ground, I am like the dead or those in prison bound. Hopeless, numbed by fear, I ponder all your care; thirsty as parched earth, I lift my hands in prayer. 3 Answer soon, O God; my spirit faints in me; do not hide your face, or I will cease to be. When the morning dawns, make known your love anew; show me how to walk, for I will trust in you. 4 Keep me safe, O God, and help me learn your will; let your Spirit lead through level pathways still. For your great Name’s sake, my griefs and fears dispel; free me from my foes, that I may serve you well. Scripture: Psalm 143 Used With Tune: HYMN CHANT

Though hope desert my heart

Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Despair and Trouble Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2 Used With Tune: HOMEWARD

Within our darkest night

Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Despair and Trouble Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Used With Tune: [Within our darkest night] Text Sources: Taizé Community

Deliverance from Despair; or, Temptation overcome

Appears in 54 hymnals Topics: Deliverance from despair; Despair deliverance from it; Deliverance from despair; Despair deliverance from it First Line: Thee will I love, O Lord, my strength Lyrics: 1 Thee will I love, O Lord, my strength, My rock, my tower, my high defence; Thy mighty arm shall be my trust, For I have found salvation thence. 2 Death, and the terrors of the grave, Stood round me with their dismal shade; While floods of high temptation rose, And made my sinking soul afraid. 3 I saw the opening gates of hell, With endless pains and sorrows there, (Which none but they that feel can tell) While I was hurry'd to despair. 4 In my distress I call'd my God, When I could scarce believe him mine; He bow'd his ear to my complaint; And prov'd his saving grace divine. 5 [With speed he flew to my relief, As on a cherub’s wing he rode; Awful, and bright as lightening, shone The face of my deliverer God. 6 Temptations fled at his rebuke, The blast of his Almighty breath: He sent salvation from on high, And drew me from the deeps of death.] 7 Great were my fears, my foes were great, Much was their strength, and more their rage; But Christ my Lord, is conqueror still, In all the wars the proud can wage. 8 My song for ever shall record That terrible, that joyful hour; And give the glory to the Lord Due to his mercy and his power. Scripture: Psalm 18:1-9