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Invitation

Author: Emily Taylor Hymnal: BHPPD866 #1 (1866) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Come to the house of prayer Lyrics: Come to the house of prayer, O ye afflicted, come! The God of peace shall meet you there, He makes that house His home. Come to the house of praise, Ye who are happy now; In sweet accord your voices raise, In kindred homage bow. Ye aged, hither come, For ye have felt His love; Soon shall ye lift a holier song In fairer courts above. Ye young, before His throne, Come, bow; your voices raise; Let not your hearts His praise disown, Who gives the power to praise. Thou, whose benignant eye In mercy looks on all; Who seest the tear of misery, And hear’st the mourner’s call; Up to Thy dwelling-place Bear our frail spirits on, Till they outstrip time’s tardy pace, And heaven on earth be won. Languages: English

Call to Prayer

Author: H. Ware Hymnal: BHPPD866 #2 (1866) Meter: Irregular First Line: To prayer, to prayer!—for the morning breaks Lyrics: To prayer, to prayer!—for the morning breaks, And earth in her Maker’s smile awakes; His light is on all below and above, The light of gladness, and life, and love: O, then, on the breath of this early air, Send upward the incense of grateful prayer. To prayer!—for the day that God has blest Comes tranquilly on with its solemn rest; It speaks of creation’s early bloom,— It speaks of the Prince who burst the tomb: Then summon the spirit’s exalted powers, And devote to heaven the hallowed hours. Awake, awake, and gird up thy strength, To join Christ’s holy band at length; To Him who unceasing love displays, Whom the powers of nature unceasingly praise; To Him thy heart and thy hours be given, For a life of prayer is the life of heaven. Languages: English

Cheerful Worship

Author: Watts Hymnal: BHPPD866 #3 (1866) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Come, ye who love the Lord! Lyrics: Come, ye who love the Lord! And let your joys be known; Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround His throne. The sorrows of the mind Be banished from this place! Religion never was designed To make our pleasures less. The sons of God have found That heaven begins below: Celestial fruits, on earthly ground, From faith and hope may grow. Then let our sorrows cease, And every tear be dry; We’re travelling through the paths of peace To fairer worlds on high. Languages: English

The House of God

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: BHPPD866 #4 (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Be still! be still! for all around Lyrics: Be still! be still! for all around, On either hand, is holy ground: Here in His house, the Lord to-day Will listen, while His people pray. Thou, tost upon the waves of care, Ready to sink with deep despair, Here ask relief, with heart sincere, And thou shalt find that God is here. Thou who hast laid within the grave Those whom thou hadst no power to save, Believe their spirits now are near, For angels wait while God is here. Thou who hast dear ones far away, In foreign lands, ’mid ocean’s spray, Pray for them now, and dry the tear, And trust the God who listens here. Thou who art mourning o’er thy sin, Deploring guilt that reigns within, The God of peace is ever near; The troubled spirit meets Him here. Languages: English

Seeking God

Hymnal: BHPPD866 #5 (1866) First Line: Thirsting for a living spring Lyrics: Thirsting for a living spring, Seeking for a higher home, Resting where our souls must cling, Trusting, hoping, Lord, we come. Glorious hopes our spirit fill, When we feel that Thou art near: Father! then our fears are still, Then the soul’s bright end is clear. Life’s hard conflict we would win, Read the meaning of life’s frown; Change the thorn-bound wreath of sin For the spirit’s starry crown. Make us beautiful within By Thy spirit’s holy light: Guard us when our faith burns dim, Father of all love and might! Languages: English

The Sanctuary

Author: Heber Hymnal: BHPPD866 #6 (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Forth from the dark and stormy sky Lyrics: Forth from the dark and stormy sky, Lord, to Thine altar’s shade we fly; Forth from the world, its hope and fear, Father, we seek Thy shelter here: Weary and weak, Thy grace we pray; Turn not, O Lord! Thy guests away. Long have we roamed in want and pain, Long have we sought Thy rest in vain; Wildered in doubt, in darkness lost, Long have our souls been tempest-tost: Low at Thy feet our sins we lay; Turn not, O Lord! Thy guests away. Languages: English

The Sabbath of the Soul

Hymnal: BHPPD866 #7 (1866) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: O Father, though the anxious fear Lyrics: O Father, though the anxious fear May cloud to-morrow’s way, No fear nor doubt shall enter here; All shall be Thine to-day. We will not bring divided hearts To worship at Thy shrine; But each unworthy thought departs, And leaves this temple Thine. Sleep, sleep to-day, tormenting cares, Of earth and folly born; Ye shall not dim the light that streams From this celestial morn. To-morrow will be time enough To feel your harsh control; Ye shall not violate this day, The sabbath of the soul. Languages: English

Love Divine

Hymnal: BHPPD866 #8 (1866) First Line: Love divine, all love excelling Lyrics: Love divine, all love excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down! Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All Thy faithful mercies crown. Father! Thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation, Enter every longing heart. Breathe, O, breathe Thy loving spirit Into every troubled breast; Let us all in Thee inherit, Let us find Thy promised rest. Come, almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Graciously come down, and never, Never more Thy temples leave! Languages: English

Seeking God’s Presence

Author: J. Taylor Hymnal: BHPPD866 #9 (1866) First Line: Far from mortal cares retreating Lyrics: Far from mortal cares retreating, Sordid hopes, and fond desires, Here our willing footsteps meeting, Every heart to heaven aspires. 31 From the Fount of glory beaming, Light celestial cheers our eyes; Mercy from above proclaiming Peace and pardon from the skies. Who may share this great salvation?— Every pure and humble mind; Every kindred, tongue, and nation, From the dross of guilt refined: Blessings all around bestowing, God withholds His care from none; Grace and mercy ever flowing From the fountain of His throne. Every stain of guilt abhorring, Firm and bold in virtue’s cause, Still Thy providence adoring, Faithful subjects to Thy laws, Lord! with favor still attend us, Bless us with Thy wondrous love; Thou, our sun and shield, defend us; All our hope is from above. Languages: English

“It is Good to be Here.”

Author: Gaskell Hymnal: BHPPD866 #10 (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Unto Thy temple, God of love Lyrics: Unto Thy temple, God of love, Once more we come with willing feet, To raise our thoughts this world above, And Thy paternal blessing meet. May all Thy purest presence feel, And silent keep each vain desire; With humble hearts before Thee kneel, And unto holier strength aspire. May all be bound in bonds more true To Thee, who art our life and light, That through each path which we pursue, We still may keep Thy love in sight. And may we, when the day shall close, Review its course without a fear; And, nearer heaven than when it rose, Feel it is good to have been here. Languages: English

Acceptable Offerings

Author: J. Taylor Hymnal: BHPPD866 #11 (1866) First Line: Lord! what offering shall we bring Lyrics: Lord! what offering shall we bring, At Thine altars when we bow? Hearts, the pure, unsullied spring, Whence the kind affections flow: Willing hands, to lead the blind, Heal the wounded, feed the poor; Love, embracing all our kind, Charity, with liberal store. Teach us, O thou Heavenly King, Thus to show our grateful mind, Thus the accepted offering bring, Love to Thee and all mankind. Languages: English

The Place of Prayer

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: BHPPD866 #12 (1866) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Here, in this place of prayer Lyrics: Here, in this place of prayer, Father! Thy face we seek: Grant us that blessed peace to share, Known to the pure and meek. Come then to holy prayer, Souls that seem lost in night; Leave to the Lord your heavy care, Who giveth life and light. Come with a trusting prayer, Though fears press down your souls; The Saviour’s promise, “I am there,” Each saddening fear controls. Here, in this place of prayer, Let hearts in union meet: Come, cast the load you cannot bear Low at the Saviour’s feet. Then from this house of prayer Shall mingling praise be given, And angels, ’mid the holy air, Shall bear the notes to heaven. Languages: English

The Lord is in His Holy Temple

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: BHPPD866 #13 (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Lo! God is here; let us adore Lyrics: Lo! God is here; let us adore, And humbly bow before His face; Let all within us feel His power, Let all within us seek His peace. Lo! God is here; Him day and night United choirs of angels sing; To Him, enthroned above all height, Heaven’s host their noblest praises bring. Being of beings! may our praise Thy courts with grateful incense fill: Still may we stand before thy face, Still hear and do thy sovereign will. More of Thy presence, Lord! impart; More of Thine image may we bear: O, fix Thy throne in every heart, And reign without a rival there. Languages: English

The Temple

Author: Bowring Hymnal: BHPPD866 #14 (1866) First Line: In Thy courts let peace be found Lyrics: In Thy courts let peace be found, Be Thy temple full of love; Here we tread on holy ground, All serene, around, above. While the knee in prayer is bent, While with praise the heart o’erflows, Tranquillize the turbulent! Give the weary one repose! Be the place for worship meet, Meet the worship for the place; Contemplation’s blest retreat, Shrine of guilelessness and grace! As an infant knows its home, Lord! may we Thy temples know; Hither for instruction come, Hence by Thee instructed go. Languages: English

Supplication

Author: Gray Hymnal: BHPPD866 #15 (1866) First Line: Suppliant, lo! Thy children bend Lyrics: Suppliant, lo! Thy children bend, Father, for Thy blessing now; Thou canst teach us, guide, defend; We are weak, almighty Thou! With the peace Thy word imparts Be the taught and teacher blessed; In our lives, and in our hearts, Father! be Thy laws impressed. Pour into each longing mind, Light and knowledge from above: Charity for all mankind, Trusting faith, enduring love. Languages: English

How Amiable are Thy Tabernacles

Author: Watts Hymnal: BHPPD866 #16 (1866) First Line: Lord of the worlds above Lyrics: Lord of the worlds above, How pleasant and how fair The dwellings of Thy love, Thine earthly temples are! To Thine abode My heart aspires, With warm desires To see my God. The sparrow for her young With pleasure seeks a nest, And wandering swallows long To find their wonted rest: My spirit faints, With equal zeal To rise and dwell Among Thy saints. O happy souls that pray To Him that heareth prayer! O happy men that pay Their constant service there! They praise Thee still; And happy they Who love the way To Zion’s hill. They go from strength to strength, Though oft through pain and tears, Till each arrives at length, Till each in heaven appears: O glorious seat! Our God and King Shall thither bring Our willing feet. Languages: English

Devotion

Author: J. Taylor Hymnal: BHPPD866 #17 (1866) First Line: Lord, before Thy presence come Lyrics: Lord, before Thy presence come, Bow we down with holy fear; Call our erring footsteps home, Let us feel that Thou art near. Wandering thoughts and languid powers Come not where devotion kneels; Let the soul expand her stores, Glowing with the joy she feels. At the portals of Thine house, We resign our earth-born cares; Nobler thoughts our souls engross, Songs of praise and fervent prayers. Languages: English

Hundredth Psalm

Author: Watts Hymnal: BHPPD866 #18 (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Before Jehovah's awful throne Lyrics: Before Jehovah’s awful throne, Ye nations bow with sacred joy; Know that the Lord is God alone; He can create, and He destroy. His sovereign power, without our aid, Gave life to clay, and formed us men; And when like wandering sheep we strayed, He brought us to His fold again. We are His people, we His care, Our souls and all our mortal frame: What lasting honors shall we rear, Almighty Maker, to Thy name? We’ll crowd Thy gates with thankful songs; High as the heavens our voices raise; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, Shall fill Thy courts with sounding praise. Wide as the world is Thy command, Vast as eternity Thy love, Firm as a rock Thy truth shall stand, When rolling years shall cease to move. Languages: English

The Heart’s Worship

Author: Bowring Hymnal: BHPPD866 #19 (1866) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: The offerings to Thy throne which rise Lyrics: The offerings to Thy throne which rise, Of mingled praise and prayer, Are but a worthless sacrifice, Unless the heart be there. Upon Thine all-discerning ear Let no vain words intrude; No tribute but the vow sincere,— The tribute of the good. Our offerings will indeed be blest, If sanctified by Thee; If Thy pure spirit touch the breast With its own purity. O, may that spirit warm each heart To piety and love, And to life’s lowly vale impart Some rays from heaven above. Languages: English

Worship in Spirit

Author: Barton Hymnal: BHPPD866 #20 (1866) Meter: Irregular First Line: Our God is a spirit, and they who aright Lyrics: Our God is a spirit, and they who aright Would offer the worship He loveth, In the heart’s holy temple will seek with delight The spirit the Father approveth. This, this is the worship the Saviour made known When she of Samaria found him By the Patriarch’s well, sitting weary, alone, With the stillness of noontide around him. He having once entered hath shown us the way, O God! how to worship before Thee, Not with the vain forms of that earlier day, But in spirit and truth to adore Thee. Languages: English

The Light of Life

Hymnal: BHPPD866 #21 (1866) First Line: Light of life, seraphic fire! Lyrics: Light of life, seraphic fire! Love divine, Thyself impart: Every fainting soul inspire; Enter every drooping heart: Every mournful spirit cheer, Scatter all our doubt and gloom; Father, in Thy grace appear, To Thy human temples come! Come in this accepted hour, Bring Thy heavenly kingdom in; Fill us with Thy glorious power, Rooting out the seeds of sin: Nothing more can we require, We can rest in nothing less: Be Thou all our heart’s desire, All our joy and all our peace. Languages: English

Every Good Gift from the Father

Author: Bowring Hymnal: BHPPD866 #22 (1866) First Line: Father! Thy paternal care Lyrics: Father! Thy paternal care Has my guardian been, my guide: Every hallowed wish and prayer Has Thy hand of love supplied: Thine is every thought of bliss, Left by hours and days gone by; Every hope Thine offspring is, Beaming from futurity. Every sun of splendid ray; Every moon that shines serene; Every morn that welcomes day; Every evening’s twilight scene; Every hour which wisdom brings; Every incense at Thy shrine; These,—and all life’s holiest things, And its fairest,—all are Thine. And for all, my hymns shall rise Daily to Thy gracious throne: Thither let my asking eyes Turn unwearied, righteous One! Through life’s strange vicissitude There reposing all my care; Trusting still, through ill and good, Fixed, and cheered, and counselled there. Languages: English

For Spiritual Influences

Author: Frothingham Hymnal: BHPPD866 #23 (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: O GOD, whose presence glows in all Lyrics: O God, whose presence glows in all Within, around us, and above! Thy word we bless, Thy name we call, Whose word is Truth, whose name is Love. That truth be with the heart believed Of all who seek this sacred place; With power proclaimed, in peace received, Our spirit’s light, Thy spirit’s grace. That love its holy influence pour, To keep us meek, and make us free; And throw its binding blessing more Round each with all, and all with Thee. Send down its angel to our side; Send in its calm upon the breast; For we would know no other guide, And we can need no other rest. Languages: English

Coming Together in the Name of Jesus

Author: H. Ware Hymnal: BHPPD866 #24 (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Great God! the followers of Thy Son Lyrics: Great God! the followers of Thy Son, We bow before Thy mercy-seat, To worship Thee, the Holy One, And pour our wishes at Thy feet. O, grant Thy blessing here to-day! O, give Thy people joy and peace! The tokens of Thy love display, And favor, that shall never cease. We seek the truth which Jesus brought; His path of light we long to tread; Here be his holy doctrines taught, And here their purest influence shed. May faith, and hope, and love abound; Our sins and errors be forgiven; And we, from day to day, be found Children of God, and heirs of heaven. Languages: English

Evening Worship

Author: Bowring Hymnal: BHPPD866 #25 (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: How shall we praise Thee, Lord of light! Lyrics: How shall we praise Thee, Lord of light! How shall we all Thy love declare! The earth is veiled in shades of night, But heaven is open to our prayer,— 42 That heaven, so bright with stars and suns, That glorious heaven which has no bound, Where the full tide of being runs, And life and beauty glow around. We would adore Thee, God sublime, Whose power and wisdom, love and grace, Are greater than the round of time, And wider than the bounds of space. Help us to praise Thee, Lord of light! Help us Thy boundless love declare; And, while we fill Thy courts to-night, Aid us, and hearken to our prayer. Languages: English

Evening Worship

Author: W. H. Burleigh Hymnal: BHPPD866 #26 (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: O Holy Father! 'mid the calm Lyrics: O Holy Father! ’mid the calm And stillness of this evening hour, We would lift up our solemn psalm To praise Thy goodness, and Thy power For over us, and over all, Thy tender mercies still extend, Nor vainly shall Thy children call On Thee, our Father and our Friend! Kept by Thy goodness though the day, Thanksgiving to Thy name we pour; Night o’er us, with its stars,—we pray Thy love, to guard us evermore! In grief, console; in gladness, bless; In darkness, guide; in sickness, cheer; Till, in the Saviour’s righteousness, Before Thy throne our souls appear! Languages: English

“Teach Us To Pray.”

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: BHPPD866 #27 (1866) Meter: Irregular First Line: Teach us to pray! Lyrics: Teach us to pray! O Father, we look up to Thee, And this our one request shall be, Teach us to pray! Teach us to pray! A form of words will not suffice, The heart must bring its sacrifice: Teach us to pray! Teach us to pray! To whom shall we Thy children turn? Teach Thou the lesson we would learn, Teach us to pray! Teach us to pray! To Thee alone our hearts look up, Prayer is our only door of hope, Teach us to pray! Languages: English

“After This Manner Pray Ye.”

Author: Montgomery Hymnal: BHPPD866 #28 (1866) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Our Heavenly Father, hear Lyrics: Our Heavenly Father, hear The prayer we offer now: Thy name be hallowed far and near, To Thee all nations bow. Thy kingdom come; Thy will On earth be done in love, As saints and seraphim fulfil Thy perfect law above. Our daily bread supply, While by Thy word we live; The guilt of our iniquity Forgive as we forgive. From dark temptation’s power Our feeble hearts defend; Deliver in the evil hour, And guide us to the end. Thine, then, forever be Glory and power divine; The sceptre, throne, and majesty Of heaven and earth are Thine. Languages: English

“Thy Kingdom Come.”

Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: BHPPD866 #29 (1866) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Father and God of all mankind Lyrics: Father and God of all mankind, And all the hosts above, Let every understanding mind Unite to praise Thy love. Thy kingdom come, with power and grace, To every heart of man; Thy peace, and joy, and righteousness, In all our bosoms reign. The righteousness that never ends, But makes an end of sin; The joy that human thought transcends, Now to our souls bring in: The kingdom of established peace, Which can no more remove; The perfect powers of godliness, The omnipotence of Love. Languages: English

“Give Us Our Daily Bread.”

Author: Conder Hymnal: BHPPD866 #30 (1866) First Line: Day by day the manna fell; Lyrics: Day by day the manna fell; O, to learn this lesson well! Still by constant mercy fed, Give us, Lord, our daily bread. “Day by day,” the promise reads; Daily strength for daily needs; Cast foreboding fears away; Take the manna of to-day. Lord, our times are in Thy hand; All our sanguine hopes have planned To Thy wisdom we resign, And would mould our wills to Thine. Thou our daily task shalt give; Day by day to Thee we live; So shall added years fulfil Not our own, our Father’s will. O, to live exempt from care, By the energy of prayer; Strong in faith, with mind subdued, Glowing yet with gratitude! Languages: English

A Prayer

Author: Montgomery Hymnal: BHPPD866 #31 (1866) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: God of all grace, we come to Thee Lyrics: God of all grace, we come to Thee, With humble, prayerful hearts; Give what Thine eye delights to see, Truth in the inward parts: Give deep humility; the sense Of holy sorrow give: A strong, desiring confidence, To hear Thy voice and live: Patience, to watch, and wait, and weep, Though mercy long delay; Courage, our fainting souls to keep, And trust Thee, though Thou slay. Give these,—and then Thy will be done! Thus strengthened with all might, We, in the spirit of Thy Son, Shall pray, and pray aright. Languages: English

A Prayer

Author: Montgomery Hymnal: BHPPD866 #32 (1866) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: What shall we ask of God in prayer? Lyrics: What shall we ask of God in prayer? Whatever good we want; Whatever man may seek to share, Or God in wisdom grant. Father of all our mercies,—Thou In whom we move and live! Hear us in heaven, Thy dwelling, now, And answer, and forgive. When harassed by ten thousand foes, Our helplessness we feel, O, give the weary soul repose, The wounded spirit heal! When dire temptations gather round, And threaten or allure, By storm or calm, in Thee be found A refuge strong and sure. When age advances, may we grow In faith, in hope, and love; And walk in holiness below To holiness above. Languages: English

For Divine Strength

Hymnal: BHPPD866 #33 (1866) First Line: Father, in Thy mysterious presence kneeling Lyrics: Father, in Thy mysterious presence kneeling, Fain would our souls feel all Thy kindling love; For we are weak, and need some deep revealing Of Trust and Strength and Calmness from above. Lord, we have wandered forth through doubt and sorrow, And Thou hast made each step an onward one; And we will ever trust each unknown morrow,— Thou wilt sustain us till its work is done. In the heart’s depths a peace serene and holy Abides, and when pain seems to have her will, Or we despair,—O, may that peace rise slowly, Stronger than agony, and we be still! Now, Father, now, in Thy dear presence kneeling, Our spirits yearn to feel Thy kindling love; Now make us strong, we need Thy deep revealing Of Trust and Strength and Calmness from above. Languages: English

Seeking Strength

Author: Gaskell Hymnal: BHPPD866 #34 (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: O God! who knowest how frail we are Lyrics: O God! who knowest how frail we are, How soon the thought of good departs; We pray that Thou wouldst feed the fount Of holy yearning in our hearts. Let not the choking cares of earth The precious springs of life o’ergrow; But, ever guarded by Thy love, Still purer may their waters flow. To Thee, with sweeter hope and trust, Be every day our spirits given; And may we, while we walk on earth, Walk more as citizens of heaven. Languages: English

Drawing Near to God

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: BHPPD866 #35 (1866) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: From every fear and doubt, O Lord Lyrics: From every fear and doubt, O Lord, In mercy set us free, While in the confidence of prayer Our hearts draw near to Thee! In all our trials, struggles, joys, Teach us Thy love to see, Which by the discipline of life Would draw us unto Thee. Our lives, devoted to Thy will, Our sacrifice shall be, And then will death, whene’er it come, But draw us nearer Thee. Languages: English

The Pillar and Cloud

Author: W. Scott Hymnal: BHPPD866 #36 (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: When Israel, of the Lord beloved Lyrics: When Israel, of the Lord beloved, Out from the land of bondage came, Her fathers’ God before her moved, An awful guide in smoke and flame. By day, along the astonished lands The cloudy pillar glided slow; By night, Arabia’s crimsoned sands Returned the fiery column’s glow. Thus present still, though now unseen, When brightly shines the prosperous day, Be thoughts of Thee a cloudy screen, To temper the deceitful ray! And, O, when gathers on our path In shade and storm the frequent night, Be Thou, long-suffering, slow to wrath, A burning and a shining light! Languages: English

Prayer for Wisdom

Author: Smart Hymnal: BHPPD866 #37 (1866) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Father of light! conduct our feet Lyrics: Father of light! conduct our feet Through life’s dark, dangerous road; Let each advancing step still bring Us nearer to our God. Let heaven-eyed prudence be our guide; And when we go astray, Recall our feet from folly’s paths To wisdom’s better way. That heavenly wisdom from above Abundantly impart; And let it guard, and guide, and warm, And penetrate each heart; Till it shall lead us to Thyself, Fountain of bliss and love! And all our darkness be dispersed In endless light above. Languages: English

Living to the Glory of God

Author: Mrs. Cotterill Hymnal: BHPPD866 #38 (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: O Thou, who hast at Thy command Lyrics: O Thou, who hast at Thy command The hearts of all men in Thy hand! Our wayward, erring hearts incline To know no other will but Thine. Our wishes, our desires, control; Mould every purpose of the soul; O’er all may we victorious be That stands between ourselves and Thee. Thrice blest will all our blessings be, When we can look through them to Thee; When each glad heart its tribute pays Of love, and gratitude, and praise. And while we to Thy glory live, May we to Thee all glory give, Until the final summons come, That calls Thy willing servants home. Languages: English

The Peace of God

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: BHPPD866 #39 (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: O Father! lift our souls above Lyrics: O Father! lift our souls above, Till we find rest in Thy dear love; And still that Peace divine impart Which sanctifies the inmost heart, And makes each morn and setting sun But bring us nearer to Thy throne. May we our daily duties meet, Tread sin each day beneath our feet, And win that strength which doth Thy will And seeth Thee, and so is still; And fixed on Thy sustaining arm, Find daily food and know no harm. Help us with man in peace to live, Our brother’s wrong in love forgive, And day and night the tempter flee Through strength which comes alone from Thee! Thus will our spirits find their rest, In Thy deep Peace forever blest. Languages: English

The Heart’s Inspiration

Author: Mrs. Hemans Hymnal: BHPPD866 #40 (1866) First Line: Father, who art on high! Lyrics: Father, who art on high! Weak is the melody Of harp or song to reach Thy gracious ear, Unless the heart be there, Winging the words of prayer With its own fervent faith, or suppliant tear. O, let Thy spirit move O’er those who bend in love, Be Thou amidst them as a heavenly guest; So shall our cry have power To win from Thee a shower Of healing gifts for every wounded breast. O, let Thy breath once more Within the soul restore Thine own first image, Holiest and Most High! As a clear lake is filled With hues of heaven instilled, Down to the depths of its calm purity. Languages: English

For God’s Presence

Author: H. Ware, Jr Hymnal: BHPPD866 #41 (1866) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Father in heaven, to whom our hearts Lyrics: Father in heaven, to whom our hearts Would lift themselves in prayer, Drive from our souls each earthly thought, And show Thy presence there. Each moment of our lives renews The mercies of the Lord; Each moment is itself a gift To bear us on to God. Help us to break the galling chains This world has round us thrown; Each passion of our hearts subdue, Each cherished sin disown. O Father! kindle in our souls A never-dying flame Of holy love, of grateful trust, In Thine almighty name. Languages: English

Doing All to God

Author: Doddridge Hymnal: BHPPD866 #42 (1866) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Shine on our souls, Eternal God Lyrics: Shine on our souls, Eternal God, With rays of beauty shine; O, let Thy favor crown our days, And all their round be Thine! Did we not raise our hands to Thee, Our hands might toil in vain; Small joy success itself could give If Thou Thy love restrain. With Thee let every week begin, With Thee each day be spent, For Thee each fleeting hour improved, Since each by Thee is lent. Midst hourly cares may love present Its incense at Thy throne; And while the world our hands employs, Our hearts be Thine alone. Languages: English

Prayer for Wisdom

Author: Montgomery Hymnal: BHPPD866 #43 (1866) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Almighty God, in humble prayer Lyrics: Almighty God, in humble prayer To Thee our souls we lift; Do Thou our waiting minds prepare For Thy most needful gift. We ask not golden streams of wealth Along our path to flow; We ask not undecaying health, Nor length of years below: We ask not honors, which an hour May bring and take away; We ask not pleasure, pomp, or power, Lest we should go astray: We ask for wisdom: Lord, impart The knowledge how to live: A wise and understanding heart To all before Thee give. The young remember Thee in youth, Before the evil days! The old be guided by Thy truth In wisdom’s pleasant ways! Languages: English

Manliness and Freedom

Author: H. Moore Hymnal: BHPPD866 #44 (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Supreme and universal Light! Lyrics: Supreme and universal Light! Fountain of reason! Judge of right! Parent of good! whose blessings flow On all above, and all below: Assist us, Lord, to act, to be, What nature and Thy laws decree; Worthy that intellectual flame, Which from Thy breathing spirit came. Our moral freedom to maintain, Bid passion serve, and reason reign, Self-poised and independent still On this world’s varying good or ill. No slave to profit, shame, or fear, O, may our steadfast bosoms bear The stamp of heaven,—an upright heart, Above the mean disguise of art! May our expanded souls disclaim The narrow view, the selfish aim; But with a Christian zeal embrace Whate’er is friendly to our race. O Father! grace and virtue grant; No more we wish, no more we want: To know, to serve Thee, and to love, Is peace below,—is bliss above. Languages: English

Made Perfect in Love

Hymnal: BHPPD866 #45 (1866) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Father, united by Thy grace Lyrics: Father, united by Thy grace, And each to each endeared, With confidence we seek Thy face, And know our prayer is heard. Touched by the loadstone of Thy love, Let all our hearts agree; And ever towards each other move, And ever move towards Thee. Grant this, and then from all below Insensibly remove! Our souls their change shall scarcely know, Made perfect first in love. To us the ministry be given, Which angels have above; For love can make on earth a heaven, And heaven is only love. Languages: English

Prayer for Strength

Author: J. F. Clarke Hymnal: BHPPD866 #46 (1866) First Line: Father, to us Thy children, humbly kneeling Lyrics: Father, to us Thy children, humbly kneeling, Conscious of weakness, ignorance, sin and shame, Give such a force of holy thought and feeling, That we may live to glorify Thy name: That we may conquer base desire and passion That we may rise from selfish thought and will, O’ercome the world’s allurement, threat, and fashion, Walk humbly, gently, leaning on Thee still. Let all Thy goodness by our minds be seen, Let all Thy mercy on our souls be sealed, Lord, if Thou wilt, Thy power can make us clean, O, speak the word! Thy servants shall be healed. Languages: English

Thrice Holy

Hymnal: BHPPD866 #47 (1866) First Line: Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven Lyrics: “Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven; Earth is with its fulness stored; Unto Thee be glory given, Holy, holy, holy Lord!” Heaven is still with anthems ringing; Earth takes up the angels’ cry, “Holy, holy, holy,” singing, “Lord of hosts, the Lord most High!” Ever thus in God’s high praises, Brethren, let our tongues unite, Whilst our thoughts His greatness raises, And our love His gifts excite. With His seraph train before Him, With His holy church below, Thus unite we to adore Him, Bid we thus our anthem flow:— “Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven; Earth is with its fulness stored; Unto Thee be glory given, Holy, holy, holy Lord! 58 Thus, Thy glorious name confessing, We adopt the angels’ cry, ‘Holy, holy, holy,’—blessing Thee, the Lord our God most High!” Languages: English

Songs of Praise

Author: Montgomery Hymnal: BHPPD866 #48 (1866) First Line: Songs of praise the angels sang Lyrics: Songs of praise the angels sang, Heaven with hallelujahs rang, When, Creation’s work begun, Spake the Lord, and it was done. Songs of praise awoke the morn, When the Prince of Peace was born; Songs of praise arose, when he Captive led captivity. Heaven and earth must pass away, Songs of praise shall crown that day; God will make new heavens and earth, Songs of praise shall hail their birth. And shall man alone be dumb, Till that glorious kingdom come? No; his heart delights to raise Psalms and hymns and songs of praise. Saints below, with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice, Learning here, by faith and love, Songs of praise to sing above. Languages: English

Thrice Holy

Author: Heber Hymnal: BHPPD866 #49 (1866) Meter: Irregular First Line: Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty! Lyrics: Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth, sky, and sea. Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, Thou who wast, and art, and evermore shalt be! Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see, Only Thou art holy, there is none beside Thee, Infinite in power, in love, and purity! Languages: English

Te Deum

Author: Patrick Hymnal: BHPPD866 #50 (1866) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: O God! we praise Thee, and confess Lyrics: O God! we praise Thee, and confess That Thou the only Lord And everlasting Father art, By all the earth adored. To Thee all angels cry aloud; To Thee the powers on high, Both cherubim and seraphim, Continually do cry: “O holy, holy, holy Lord, Whom heavenly hosts obey, The world is with the glory filled Of Thy majestic sway.” The apostles’ glorious company, And prophets crowned with light, With all the martyrs’ noble host, Thy constant praise recite. The holy church throughout the world, O Lord, confesses Thee, That Thou the Eternal Father art, Of boundless majesty. Languages: English

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