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Thou, Whose Almighty Word

Author: John Marriott Hymnal: HOoS1926 #370 (1926) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Scripture: Genesis 1:3 Lyrics: 1 Thou, whose almighty word Chaos and darkness heard, And took their flight, Hear us, we humbly pray; And where the gospel day Sheds not its glorious ray, Let there be light! 2 Thou, who didst come to bring, On Thy redeeming wing, Healing and sight, Health to the sick in mind, Sight to the inly blind, Now unto all mankind Let there be light! 3 Spirit of truth and love, Life-giving, holy Dove, Speed forth Thy flight; Move on the waters' face, Bearing the light of grace, And in earth's darkest place Let there be light! 4 Holy and blessèd Three, Glorious Trinity, Love, Wisdom, Might! Boundless as ocean's tide, Rolling in fullest pride, Through the earth, far and wide, Let there be light! Amen. Topics: Missions Foreign; A Missionary Service; Spiritual Blindness; Names and Office of Christ Light; Prayer of the Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: ITALIAN HYMN

O for a Closer Walk with God

Author: William Cowper Hymnal: HOoS1926 #456 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 5:24 Lyrics: 1 O for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame, A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb! 2 Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest! I hate the sins that made Thee mourn, And drove Thee from my breast. 3 The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from Thy throne, And worship only Thee. 4 So shall my walk be close to God, Calm and serene my frame; And purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. Amen. Topics: Way of Salvation Sanctification; Trinity, Fifteenth Sunday; Names and Office of Christ Lamb Languages: English Tune Title: DEVEREUX

Nearer, My God, to Thee

Author: Sarah (Flower) Adams Hymnal: HOoS1926 #448 (1926) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Scripture: Genesis 28:11-17 First Line: Nearer, my God, to Thee! 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 a 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 Then let my way appear Steps unto heaven; All that Thou sendest me, In mercy given; 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! Amen. Topics: Way of Salvation Sanctification; Christ Longing for Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY

Rise, Arise! Rise, Arise!

Author: Anna Hoppe Hymnal: HOoS1926 #6 (1926) Meter: 6.7.8.7.8.9.6 Scripture: Genesis 49:10 Lyrics: 1 Rise, arise! Rise, arise! Zion, rise to greet thy King! Open wide the gates before Him! Let the glad hosannas ring! Haste to worship and adore Him! Hark, the watchman on the mountain cries: "Rise, arise! Rise, arise!" 2 Weep no more! Weep no more! Zion, dry thy bitter tears! Cast away all gloom and sadness, For the Shiloh now appears, Who shall turn thy grief to gladness! Day has dawned! Arise! The night is o’er! Weep no more! Weep no more! 3 O rejoice! O rejoice! Christ doth come, as long foretold! The Messiah long expected, The incarnate Word behold! Though by kings of earth rejected, Hail Him Lord of all with mighty voice! O rejoice! O rejoice! 4 Crown Him King! Crown Him King! His exalted Name confess! From His heavenly throne descending, Jesus, Lord of righteousness, Bringeth joy and peace unending! O let heart and tongue His praises sing! Crown Him King! Crown Him King! 5 Worship Him! Worship Him! Worship at His sacred feet! Hail the Son of God thy Saviour! Haste, thy longed for Bridegroom greet! Come, receive His kingly favor! Zion, haste thy lamp of faith to trim! Worship Him! Worship Him! Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Advent, First Sunday; Palm Sunday; Christ Incarnation; Names and Office of Christ Bridegroom; Names and Office of Christ King; Church to be a light; Church to receive her King; Comfort; Zion, the Church Languages: English Tune Title: FAHRE FORT, FAHRE FORT

In Death's Strong Grasp the Saviour Lay

Author: Martin Luther Hymnal: HOoS1926 #134 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Scripture: Exodus 12:7 Lyrics: 1 In death's strong grasp the Saviour lay, For our offenses given: But, lo, the Lord is ris'n today, And brings us life from heaven: Now therefore let us all rejoice And praise our God with cheerful voice, And sing loud hallelujahs. 2 Here the true Paschal Lamb we see, Whom God so freely gave us; He died on the accursed tree, So strong His love to save us. Th'atoning blood now marks our door, Faith points to it, death passes o'er, He nevermore can harm us. 3 So let us keep the festival Whereto the Lord invites us; Christ is Himself the Joy of all, The Sun which warms and lights us: And by His grace He doth impart Eternal sunshine to the heart; The night of sin is ended. Hallelujah! 4 Then let us feast this Easter day On the true Bread of heaven; The Word of grade hath purged away The old and wicked leaven: For Christ alone our souls will feed, He is our meat and drink indeed; Faith lives upon no other. Amen. Topics: Church Year Easter; Easter; Names and Office of Christ Bread; Names and Office of Christ Joy; Names and Office of Christ Lamb; Names and Office of Christ Passover; Names and Office of Christ Sun; Names and Office of Christ Word; Christ our Passover Languages: English Tune Title: O JESU CHRIST, DU HÖCHSTES GUT

Lamp of Our Feet, Whereby We Trace

Author: Bernard Barton Hymnal: HOoS1926 #221 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Exodus 14:19-20 Lyrics: 1 Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace Our path when wont to stray; Stream from the fount of heav'nly grace, Brook by the trav'ler's way. 2 Bread of our souls, whereon we feed, True manna from on high; Our guide and chart, wherein we read Of realms beyond the sky; 3 Pillar of fire through watches dark, Or radiant cloud by day; When waves o'erwhelm our tossing bark, Our anchor and our stay: 4 Word of the ever-living God, Will of His glorious Son; Without Thee, how could earth be trod, Or heaven itself be won? 5 Lord, grant us all aright to learn The wisdom it imparts; And to its heavenly teaching turn With simple, childlike hearts. Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace The Word; Fourth Sunday after Easter Languages: English Tune Title: EVAN

Be Not Dismayed, Thou Little Flock

Author: Johann Michael Altenburg Hymnal: HOoS1926 #263 (1926) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Scripture: Judges 6:14 Lyrics: 1 Be not dismayed, thou little flock, Although the foe's fierce battle shock Loud on all sides, assail thee. Though o'er thy fall they laugh secure, Their triumph cannot long endure, Let not thy courage fail thee. 2 Thy cause is God's--go at His call, And to His hand commit thine all; Fear thou no ill impending; His Gideon shall arise for thee, God's Word and people manfully, In God's own time, defending. 3 Our hope is sure in Jesus' might; Against themselves the godless fight, Themselves, not us, distressing; Shame and contempt their lot shall be; God is with us, with Him are we; To us belongs His blessing. Amen. Topics: The Church General Languages: English Tune Title: AGATHA

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier Hymnal: HOoS1926 #331 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-12 Lyrics: 1 Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our fev'rish ways; Reclothe us in our rightful mind, In purer lives Thy service find, In deeper rev'rence, praise. 2 In simple trust like theirs who heard, Beside the Syrian sea, The gracious calling of the Lord, Let us, like them, without a word Rise up and follow Thee. 3 O Sabbath rest by Galilee! O calm of hills above, Where Jesus knelt to share with Thee The silence of eternity, Interpreted by love! 4 Drop Thy still dews of quietness, Till all our strivings cease; Take from our souls the strain and stress, And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of Thy peace. 5 Breathe through the heat of our desire Thy coolness and Thy balm; Let sense be dumb, let flesh retire; Speak thro' the earthquake, wind, and fire, O still, small voice of calm. Amen. Topics: Worship Prayer and Praise; The Lord's Day; Comfort; Lord's Day; Thanksgiving Languages: English Tune Title: REST (MAKER)

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

Author: Paul Gerhardt; Bernard of Clairvaux, (1091-1153) Hymnal: HOoS1926 #116 (1926) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Scripture: Job 3:17 Lyrics: 1 O sacred Head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded, With thorns Thine only crown! Once reigning in the highest In light and majesty, Dishonored now Thou diest, Yet here I worship Thee. 2 How art Thou pale with anguish, With sore abuse and scorn! How does that visage languish, Which once was bright as morn! What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered, Was all for sinners' gain; Mine, mine was the transgression, But Thine the deadly pain. 3 Lo, here I fall, my Saviour, 'Tis I deserve Thy place: Look on me with Thy favor, Vouchsafe to me Thy grace. Receive me, my Redeemer; My Shepherd, make me Thine, Of every good the Fountain, Thou art the Spring of mine! 4 What language shall I borrow To thank Thee, dearest Friend, For this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end! Oh, make me Thine forever, And should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never Outlive my love to Thee. 5 Forbid that I should leave Thee; O Jesus, leave not me; In faith may I receive Thee, When death shall set me free. When strength and comfort languish, And I must hence depart, Release me then from anguish By thine own wounded heart. Amen. Topics: Church Year Holy Week; Good Friday; Names and Office of Christ Friend; Names and Office of Christ Redeemer; Names and Office of Christ Savior; Names and Office of Christ Shepherd; Names and Office of Christ Substitute; Death Prayer for help in; Death Death of Christ and its results Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLICH THUT MICH VERLANGEN

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Author: Samuel Medley Hymnal: HOoS1926 #124 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Job 19:25 First Line: I know that my Redeemer lives! Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives! What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, He lives, who once was dead, He lives, my everlasting Head. 2 He lives to bless me with His love, He lives to plead for me above, He lives my hungry soul to feed, He lives to help in time of need. 3 He lives, and grants me daily breath; He lives, and I shall conquer death; He live, my mansion to prepare; He lives, to bring me safely there. 4 He lives, all glory to His Name; He lives, my Jesus, still the same; O the sweet joy this sentence gives, I know that my Redeemer lives! Amen. Topics: Church Year Easter; Easter; Names and Office of Christ Redeemer; Comfort; Resurrection of Believers Languages: English Tune Title: FEDERAL STREET

Though Troubles Assail Us, and Dangers Affright

Author: John Newton Hymnal: HOoS1926 #476 (1926) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Scripture: Job 38:41 Lyrics: 1 Though troubles assail us, and dangers affright, Though friends should all fail us, and foes all unite, Yet one thing secures us, whatever betide, The promise scripture assures us--"The Lord will provide." 2 The birds, without garner or storehouse, are fed; From them let us learn to trust for our bread: His saints what is fitting shall ne'er be denied So long as 'tis written, "The Lord will provide." 3 When Satan assails us to stop up our path, And courage all fails us we triumph by faith, He cannot take from us, though oft he has tried, The heart-cheering promise "The Lord will provide." 4 No strength of our own, or goodness we claim; Yet, since we have known the Saviour's great Name, In this our strong tower for safety we hide: The Lord is our power, "The Lord will provide." Amen. Topics: Way of Salvation Sanctification; Faith and Trust Languages: English Tune Title: PA JORDEN ÄR ALLTING FÖRÄNDERLIGT

O That the Lord's Salvation

Author: Henry Francis Lyte Hymnal: HOoS1926 #383 (1926) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Scripture: Psalm 14:7 Lyrics: 1 O that the Lord's salvation Were out of Zion come, To heal His ancient nation, To lead His outcasts home. 2 How long the holy city Shall heathen feet profane? Return, O Lord, in pity; Rebuild her walls again. 3 Let fall Thy rod of terror, Thy saving grace impart; Roll back the veil of error, Release the fettered heart. 4 Let Israel, home returning, Her lost Messiah see; Give oil of joy for mourning, And bind Thy Church to Thee. Amen. Topics: Missions Home and Inner; Home Missions; Missions To the Jews Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTUS DER IST MEIN LEBEN

Chosen Seed and Zion's Children

Author: Andreas Carl Rutström, (1721-1772); Claude W. Foss Hymnal: HOoS1926 #267 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Scripture: Psalm 16:6 Lyrics: 1 Chosen seed and Zion’s children, Ransomed from eternal wrath, Trav'ling to the heav'nly Canaan On a rough and thorny path; Church of God in Christ elected, Thou to God art reconciled, But on earth thou art a stranger, Persecuted and reviled. 2 Still rejoice amid thy trials, Nor regard thy lot amiss; For the kind and loving Saviour Is the source of all our bliss. May He ever be thy portion, He who gave thee life and breath: In His keeping fear no evil Now or in the hour of death. 3 Pleasantly thy lines have fallen Underneath the tree of life; For the Lord is thy salvation, And thy shield in all thy strife: Here the timid bird finds shelter, Here the sparrow finds a nest, Trembling fugitive a refuge, And the weary pilgrim rest. 4 And upon this blest foundation, Lord, our Lord, and Saviour King, May Thy Spirit e’er unite us, To it may we ever cling. May we, members of one body, Grow into a perfect whole; Grant, O Lord, that in Thy people There may be one heart and soul. Amen. Topics: The Church General Languages: English Tune Title: LOVE DIVINE NO. 2

Still, Still with Thee, When Purple Morning Breaketh

Author: Harriet Elizabeth (Beecher) Stowe Hymnal: HOoS1926 #515 (1926) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Scripture: Psalm 17:15 Lyrics: 1 Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh, When the bird waketh, and the shadows flee; Fairer than morning, lovelier than the daylight, Dawns the sweet consciousness, I am with Thee! 2 Alone with Thee, amid the mystic shadows, The solemn hush of nature newly born; Alone with Thee, in breathless adoration, In the calm dew and freshness of the morn. 3 When sinks the soul, subdued by toil, to slumber, Its closing eye looks up to Thee in prayer; Sweet the repose beneath the wings o’ershading, But sweeter still, to wake and find Thee there. 4 So shall it be at last, in that bright morning, When the soul waketh, and life’s shadows flee; O for that hour when fairer than the dawning Shall rise the glorious thought, I am with Thee! Amen. Topics: Hope and Aspiration; Morning Languages: English Tune Title: WILLINGHAM

God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Author: William Cowper Hymnal: HOoS1926 #478 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 18:10 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 Of never-failing skill He treasures up His bright designs, And works His sov'reign 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 works in vain; God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain. Amen. Topics: Way of Salvation Sanctification; Faith and Trust Languages: English Tune Title: LONDON NEW

Unto the Lord of All Creation

Author: Arivd August Afzelius Hymnal: HOoS1926 #314 (1926) Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 19 Lyrics: 1 Unto the Lord of all creation Thy voice, my soul, in anthems raise. Let ev'ry heart a fit oblation Bring unto Him with songs of praise. O contemplate in humbleness The pow'r and riches of his grace. 2 In Him we live and have our being; And all the hosts of heav'n and earth The living God, all-wise, all-seeing, Thro' His own Spirit brought to birth. His holy Name, writ in His Word, Thro' all the universe is heard. 3 The Lord who laid the earth's foundation, And for the stars their course decreed, Whose hand hath ordered all creation, Provideth for our every need; For God is Love: the Father's care His smallest child shall duly share. 4 From out the gloom mine eye descrieth The Maker's footprints in the sky; the starry chorus testifieth To His eternal majesty; While on my path each tiny flower Proclaims His glory and His power. 5 Into Thy hand, O God Almighty, My weal and woe I will entrust; My need Thou seest who takest pity On every worm that crawls the dust. In pleasure's path or sorrow's way Be Thou my Guide, O Lord, I pray. 6 And when the morning star appeareth, Thy grace, Thy glory we proclaim; When falls the dew, and evening neareth, O Lord, we call upon Thy Name. Upon Thy mercy we rely, Father, Creator, God on high. Amen. Topics: Worship Prayer and Praise; Advent, Second Sunday; Epiphany, Second Sunday; A Day of Thanksgiving or a Harvest Festival; Names and Office of Christ King; Creator and Creation; Faith and Trust; Providence; Thanksgiving; Worship Prayer and Praise Languages: English Tune Title: WIE WEISS, WIE NAHE MIR MEIN ENDE

Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode

Author: Joachim Magdeburg et al. Hymnal: HOoS1926 #86 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Scripture: Psalm 23 Lyrics: 1 Who trusts in God a strong abode In heav'n and earth possesses; Who looks in love to Christ above, No fear his heart oppresses; In Thee alone, dear Lord, we own Sweet hope and consolation; Our shield from foes, our balm for woes, Our great and sure salvation. 2 Though Satan's wrath beset our path, And worldly scorn assail us, While Thou art near we will not fear; Thy strength shall never fail us. Thy rod and staff shall keep us safe, And guide our steps forever; Nor shades of death, nor hell beneath, Our souls from Thee shall sever. 3 In all the strife of mortal life Our feet shall stand securely; Temptation's hour shall lose its power, For Thou shalt guard us surely. O God, renew, with heavenly dew, Our body, soul, and spirit, Until we stand at Thy right hand, Through Jesus' saving merit. Amen. Topics: Church Year Lent; Lent, Second Sunday; Faith and Trust; Satan, Conflict with Christ and Christians Languages: English Tune Title: O GUD! DITT RIKE INGEN SER

All the Way My Saviour Leads Me

Author: Frances Jane (Crosby) Van Alstyne, (1820-1915) Hymnal: HOoS1926 #464 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Scripture: Psalm 23 Lyrics: 1 All the way my Saviour leads me; What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercy, Who thro' 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 Saviour leads me, Cheers each winding path I tread, Gives me grace for every 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 Saviour 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. Amen. Topics: Way of Salvation Sanctification; Names and Office of Christ Guide; Names and Office of Christ Savior; Faith and Trust Languages: English Tune Title: ALL THE WAY

The Lord My Shepherd Is

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: HOoS1926 #480 (1926) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 23 Lyrics: 1 The Lord my Shepherd is, I shall be well supplied; Since He is mine and I am His, What can I want beside? 2 He leads me to the place Where heavenly pasture grows, Where living waters gently pass, And full salvation flows. 3 If e’er I go astray, He doth my soul reclaim, And guides me in His own right way, For His most holy Name. 4 While He affords His aid, I cannot yield to fear; Though I should walk through death’s dark shade, My Shepherd’s with me there. 5 The bounties of Thy love Shall crown my coming days; Nor from Thy house will I remove, Nor cease to speak Thy praise. Amen. Topics: Way of Salvation Sanctification; Second Sunday after Easter; Trinty, Second Sunday; Names and Office of Christ Shepherd Languages: English Tune Title: DENNIS

He Leadeth Me! O Blessed Thought!

Author: Joseph Henry Gilmore Hymnal: HOoS1926 #497 (1926) Scripture: Psalm 23:2 Refrain First Line: He leadeth me! He leadeth me! Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me! O blessed thought! O words with heav’nly comfort fraught! Whate’er I do, where’er I be, Still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me. Refrain: He leadeth me! He leadeth me! By His own hand He leadeth me! His faithful foll’wer I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me. 2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, By waters calm, o'er troubled sea, Still 'tis his hand that leadeth me. [Refrain] 3 Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine, Nor ever murmur nor repine; Content, whatever lot I see, Since ’tis my God that leadeth me. [Refrain] 4 And when my task on earth is done, When by Thy grace the vict’ry’s won, E’en death’s cold wave I will not flee, Since God through Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain] Topics: Way of Salvation Sanctification Languages: English Tune Title: AUGHTON

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