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What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Author: Joseph M. Scriven Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,690 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Lyrics: 1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
oh, what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer.
2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
3 Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge!
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield you;
you will find a solace there.
Topics: Brevity & Frailty of Life; Temptation & Trial; Songs for Children Hymns; Walk with God; Afflictions; Assurance; Brevity & Frailty of Life; Prayer; Promises; Walk with God Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Love Divine, all loves excelling
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,861 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Topics: The Christian Life Holiness and Aspiration Used With Tune: FALFIELD
Love Divine, all loves excelling
Pray without ceasing
Appears in 285 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 First Line: Pray'r was appointed to convey Lyrics: 1 Pray'r was appointed to convey
The Blessings God designs to give,
Long as they live should Christians pray;
For only while they pray they live.
2 The Christian's Heart his Pray'r indites,
He speaks as prompted from within,
The Spirit his Petitions writes;
And Christ receives, and gives it in.
3 And wilt thou in dead Silence lie,
When Christ stands waiting for thy Pray'r?
My Soul thou hast a Friend on High;
Arise and try thy Int'rest there.
4 If Pains afflict, or Wrongs oppress;
If Cares distract, if Fears dismay;
If Guilt deject, if Sin distress;
Thy Remedy's before Thee, pray.
5 'Tis pray'r Supports the Soul that's weak;
Tho' Thought be broken, Language lame,
Pray; if thou can'st, or can'st not speak;
But pray with Faith in Jesu's Name.
6 Depend on him; thou can'st not fail,
Make all thy Wants and Wishes known;
Fear not; his Merits must prevail;
Ask what thou wilt, it shall be done. Topics: Before Sermon
Pray without ceasing
The well-fought day
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 First Line: Pray, without ceasing pray Topics: Christ Captain of Salvation; Christ Power of; Christians Conquerors through Christ; Christians Warfare of; Devils, enemies of God and his saints; Heavenly Guest Hosts of; Holy Spirit Invitations of; Prayer Unceasing
The well-fought day
Soldiers of Christ, arise
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Appears in 890 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise,
and put your armour on,
strong in the strength which God supplies
through his eternal Son;
strong in the Lord of hosts,
and in his mighty power;
who in the strength of Jesus trusts
is more than conqueror.
2 Stand, then, in his great might,
with all his strength endued;
and take, to arm you for the fight,
the panoply of God.
To keep your armour bright
attend with constant care,
still walking in your Captain's sight,
and watching unto prayer.
3 From strength to strength go on,
wrestle, and fight, and pray;
tread all the powers of darkness down,
and win the well-fought day,
that, having all things done
and all your conflicts passed,
you may o'ercome through Christ alone,
and stand complete at last. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Conflict; Victory Used With Tune: FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
Soldiers of Christ, arise
When Morning Gilds the Skies
Author: Edward Caswall Meter: 6.6.6 D Appears in 699 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Lyrics: 1 When morning gilds the skies,
my heart awaking cries:
may Jesus Christ be praised!
Alike at work and prayer
to Jesus I repair:
may Jesus Christ be praised!
2 Does sadness fill my mind?
A solace here I find:
may Jesus Christ be praised!
Or fades my earthly bliss?
My comfort still is this:
may Jesus Christ be praised!
3 Let earth's wide circle round
in joyful notes resound:
may Jesus Christ be praised!
Let air and sea and sky
from depth to height reply:
may Jesus Christ be praised!
4 Be this, while life is mine,
my canticle divine:
may Jesus Christ be praised!
Be this the eternal song
through all the ages long:
may Jesus Christ be praised!
Topics: Celebrating Time; Comfort; Morning; Praise; Evening Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI Text Sources: German hymn, c. 1800
When Morning Gilds the Skies
Now Thank We All Our God
Author: Martin Rinkart; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 687 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God
with heart and hands and voices,
who wondrous things has done,
in whom his world rejoices;
who, from our mothers' arms,
has blessed us on our way
with countless gifts of love,
and still is ours today.
2 O may this bounteous God
through all our life be near us,
with ever joyful hearts
and blessed peace to cheer us,
to keep us in his grace,
and guide us when perplexed,
and free us from all ills
of this world and the next.
3 All praise and thanks to God
the Father now be given,
the Son and Spirit blessed,
who reign in highest heaven -
the one eternal God,
whom heav'n and earth adore;
for thus it was, is now,
and shall be evermore. Topics: Adoration and Praise; Adoration and Praise; God--Goodness of; God--Presence of Used With Tune: NUN DANKET
Now Thank We All Our God
Like the murmur of the dove's song
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6 Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Lyrics: 1 Like the murmur of the dove's song,
like the challenge of her flight,
like the vigour of the wind's rush,
like the new flame's eager might:
come, Holy Spirit, come.
2 To the members of Christ's Body,
to the branches of the Vine,
to the Church in faith assembled,
to her midst as gift and sign:
come, Holy Spirit, come.
3 With the healing of division,
with the ceaseless voice of prayer,
with the power to love and witness,
with the peace beyond compare:
come, Holy Spirit, come. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Church Body of Christ; Holy Spirit name and images for; Reconciliation Used With Tune: BRIDEGROOM
Like the murmur of the dove's song
As Sons of the Day and Daughters of Light
Author: Christopher Idle Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8-23 Lyrics: 1 As sons of the day and daughters of light,
no longer we sleep like creatures of night,
for Jesus has died that with him we may live;
by all he has given we learn how to give.
2 One body in Christ, let all play their part:
the lazy be warned, the timid take heart;
let those who are hurt never pay back with wrong,
but serve one another: together be strong!
3 Be constant in prayer, at all time rejoice,
in all things give thanks--let God hear your voice!
Alive to the Spirit, alert to the word,
test all things, and hold to what pleases the Lord.
4 May God who first called, gave peace and made whole,
preserve us from fault in body and soul;
our Lord Jesus Christ keep us firm in his grace
until at his coming we meet face to face.
Topics: Challenge; Church Fellowship; Church Ministry and Ministers; Church Nature Used With Tune: LAUDATE DOMINUM
As Sons of the Day and Daughters of Light
Christian Duties
Appears in 1,746 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5 First Line: Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, Topics: Scripture Readings
Christian Duties
I know that my Redeemer lives
Author: Samuel Medley (1738-1799) Appears in 470 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives,
glory, hallelujah!
What joy and peace this sentence gives,
glory, hallelujah!
Shout on, pray on, we're gaining ground,
glory, hallelujah!
The dead's alive and the lost is found,
glory, hallelujah!
2 He lives, to bless me with his love,
glory, hallelujah!
He lives, to plead for me above,
glory, hallelujah!
He lives, my hungry soul to feed,
glory, hallelujah!
He lives to help in time of need,
glory, hallelujah!
3 He lives, all glory to his name,
glory, hallelujah!
He lives, my Saviour, still the same,
glory, hallelujah!
What joy the blest assurance gives,
glory, hallelujah!
I know that my Redeemer lives,
glory, hallelujah! Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Resurrection and Exaltation; Jesus Resurrection; Joy; Nurture Used With Tune: SHOUT ON
I know that my Redeemer lives
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Author: Henry van Dyke Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 266 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee,
Opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness,
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day.
2 All Thy works with joy surround Thee,
Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee,
Center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flowery meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain,
Call us to rejoice in Thee.
3 Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Well-spring of the joy of living,
Ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother,
All who live in love are Thine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the Joy divine.
4 Mortals, join the happy chorus
Which the morning stars began;
Father love is reigning o'er us,
Brother love binds man to man.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife,
Joyful music leads us Sun-ward
In the triumph song of life.
Amen. Topics: Worship Adoration and Praise; Adoration and Praise; Fellowship; God Nature, in; Joy; Love and Communion; Nature Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Sent Forth by God's Blessing
Author: Omer Westendorf, 1916-1997 Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 D Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 Topics: Evangelism; Grateful Living; Obedience to God's Will; Responses To Benediction; Unity in Christ; Elements of Worship Charge and Blessing Used With Tune: ASH GROVE
Sent Forth by God's Blessing
Father of everlasting grace
Author: Charles Wesley 1707-1788 Meter: 8.8.8 D Appears in 21 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Lyrics: 1 Father of everlasting grace,
thy goodness and thy truth we praise,
thy goodness and thy truth we prove;
thou hast, in honor of thy Son,
the gift unspeakable sent down,
the Spirit of life, and power and love.
2 Send us the Spirit of thy Son,
to make the depths of Godhead known,
to make us share the life divine;
send him the sprinkled blood to apply,
send him our souls to sanctify,
and show and seal us ever thine.
3 So shall we pray, and never cease,
so shall we thankfully confess
thy wisdom, truth, and power, and love;
with joy unspeakable adore,
and bless and praise thee evermore,
and serve thee as thy hosts above:
4 Till, added to that heavenly choir,
we raise our songs of triumph higher,
and praise thee in a bolder strain,
out-soar the first-born seraph’s flight,
and sing, with all our friends in light,
thy everlasting love to man. Used With Tune: STAMFORD
Father of everlasting grace
Go Forth for God
Author: John R. Peacey Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 First Line: Go forth for God, go to the world in peace Topics: Close of Worship; Close of Worship; Walk with God Used With Tune: ANIMA CHRISTI Text Sources: English Praise, 1975, (rev. in), alt.
Go Forth for God
Gott! gieb mir deinen Geist zum beten
Author: Ph. Fr. Hiller, 1699-1769 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Topics: Das Gebet
Gott! gieb mir deinen Geist zum beten
Lord, I Pray
Author: Jean C. Keegstra-DeBoer Meter: 6.7.6.7 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 First Line: Lord, I pray, if today Lyrics: 1 Lord, I pray, if today
some should wrong or trouble me,
make me kind; bring to mind
your forgiveness makes me free.
2 Should there be joy for me,
help me thank you as I should.
Let me through all I do
praise you, Lord, for all things good.
3 If this day I should stray,
show my heart the road to take.
Should I fear, please be near;
hear my prayer for Jesus' sake.
Used With Tune: KLOKJE KLINKT
Lord, I Pray
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 1,856 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Topics: The Incarnate Christ: Christmas; Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest and King Used With Tune: ANTIOCH (COMFORT (Mason))
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Author: William W. Walford Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1,291 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 First Line: Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! Lyrics: 1 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne
Make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
My soul has often found relief,
And oft escaped the tempter’s snare,
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
The joys I feel, the bliss I share,
Of those whose anxious spirits burn
With strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
Where God my Savior shows His face,
And gladly take my station there,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
3 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
Thy wings shall my petition bear
To Him whose truth and faithfulness
Engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since He bids me seek His face,
Believe His Word and trust His grace,
I’ll cast on Him my every care,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
4 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
May I thy consolation share,
Till, from Mount Pisgah’s lofty height,
I view my home and take my flight.
This robe of flesh I’ll drop, and rise
To seize the everlasting prize,
And shout, while passing through the air,
“Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer!” Used With Tune: SWEET HOUR Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Sweet_Hour_of_Prayer); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (312); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (528)
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Saviour, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise
Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 850 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Lyrics: 1 Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise
with one accord our parting hymn of praise.
We stand to bless thee ere our worship cease,
then lowly kneeling wait thy word of peace.
2 Grant us thy peace upon our homeward way;
with thee began, with thee shall end the day.
Guard thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame,
that in this house have called upon thy name.
3 Grant us thy peace, Lord, through the coming night;
turn thou for us its darkness into light.
From harm and danger keep thy children free,
for dark and light are both alike to thee.
4 Grant us thy peace, throughout our earthly life;
our balm in sorrow, and our stay in strife.
Then, when thy voice shall bid our conflict cease,
call us, O Lord, to thine eternal peace. Topics: Evening; Peace of God Used With Tune: ELLERS
Saviour, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise
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