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Forms vain without religion

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCXLII (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Almighty maker God! Lyrics: 1 Almighty maker God! How wond'rous is thy name! Thy glories now diffus'd abroad Thro' the creation's frame. 2 Nature in every dress Her humble homage pays, And finds a thousand ways t' express thine undissembled praise. 3 My soul would rise and sing To her Creator too, Fain would my tongue adore my king, And pay the worship due. 4 Create my soul anew, Else all my worship's vain; This wretched heart will ne'er be true, Until tis form'd again. 5 Let joy and worship spend The remnant of my days, And to my God, my soul, ascend In sweet perfumes of praise. Topics: Vain forms without religion Languages: English

The final sentence and misery of the wicked

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCCLXXIII (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: And will the Judge descend? Lyrics: 1 And will the Judge descend? And must the dead arise? And not a single soul escape His all-discerning eyes? 2 And from his righteous lips Shall this dread sentence sound; And through the numerous guilty throng, Spread black despair around? 3 "Depart from me, accurs'd, "To everlasting flame, "For rebel angels first prepar'd, "Where mercy never came." 4 How will my heart endure The terrors of that day: When earth and heav'n, before his face, Astonish'd shrink away? 5 But ere that trumpet shakes The mansions of the dead; Hark, from the gospel's cheering sound, What joyful tidings spread! 6 Ye sinners, seek his grace, Whose wrath ye cannot bear; Fly to the shelter of his cross, And find salvation there. 7 So shall that curse remove By which the Saviour bled; And the last awful day shall pour His blessings on your head. Topics: Song of desired heaven Scripture: Matthew 25:41 Languages: English

The evil Heart

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #XXIX (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Astonish'd and distress'd Lyrics: 1 Astonish'd and distress'd, I turn mine eyes within; My heart with loads of guilt oprest, The seat of every sin. 2 What croads of evil thoughts, What vile affections there! Distrust, presumption, artful guile, Pride, envy, slavish fear. 3 Almighty King of saints These tyrant lusts subdue; Expel the darkness of my mind, And all my powers renew. 4 This done, my cheerful voice Shall loud hosannas raise; My soul shall glow with gratitude, My lips proclaim thy praise. Topics: Heart Evil; Heart Evil Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9 Languages: English

Waiting at the Pool

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CXCVIII (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Beside the gospel pool Topics: Prayer Waiting in Scripture: John 5:2-4 Languages: English

A parting Hymn

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CL (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Blest be the tie that binds Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds, Is like to that above. 2 Before our father's throne We pour our ardent pray'rs; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes; Our mutual burdens bear; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. 4 When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain; But we shall still be join'd in heart, And hope to meet again. 5 This glorious hope revives Our courage by the way; While each in expectation lives, And longs to see the day. 6 From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin, we shall be free; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity. Topics: Parting Hymn; Parting Hymn Languages: English

Exhortation to trust in Providence

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #XXV (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Give to the winds thy fears Lyrics: 1 Give to the winds thy fears, Hope and be undismay'd, God hears thy sighs and counts thy tears, God shall lift up thy head. 2 Thro' waves and clouds and storms, He gently clears thy way; Wait thou his time, so shall this night Soon end in joyous day. 3 Still heavy is thy heart, Still sink thy spirits down; Cast off the weight, let fear depart, And every care be gone. 4 What tho' thou rulest not, Yet heav'n, and earth, and hell, Proclaim, God sitteth on the throne, And ruleth all things well. 5 Leave to his sov'reign sway To chuse and to command, So shalt thou wond'ring own his way, How wise, how strong his hand! 6 Far, far above thy thought His counsel shall appear, When fully he the work that wrought, That caus'd thy needless fear. 7 Thou seest our weakness, Lord, Our hearts are known to thee; O lift thou up the sinking heart, Confirm the feeble knee. 8 Let us in life, in death, Thy stedfast truth declare, And publish with our latest breath Thy love and guardian care. Topics: Providence Trust in; Providence Trust in Languages: English

Salvation by grace from first to last

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #LIV (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Grace! 'tis a charming sound! Topics: Salvation By Grace; Salvation By Grace Scripture: Ephesians 2:5

The vanity of Balaam's wish

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #XCVI (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: How blest the righteous are Lyrics: 1 How blest the righteous are, When they resign their breath! No wonder Balaam wish'd to share In such a happy death. 2 "Oh! let me die said he, The death the righteous do; When life is ended, let me be Found with the faithful few." 3 The force of truth, how great! When enemies confess, None but the righteous, whom they hate, A solid hope possess, 4 But Balaam's wish was vain, His heart was insincere: He thirsted for unrighteous gain, And sought a portion here. 5 He seem'd the Lord to know, And to offend him loth; But Mammon prov'd his overthrow, For none can serve them both. 6 May we, O Lord, most high, Warning from hence receive, If like the righteous we would die, To choose the life they live. Topics: Vanity Of Balaam's wish; Vanity Of Balaam's wish Languages: English

The good that I would, I do not

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CXXXIX (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: I would, but cannot sing Topics: Christian Complaining of remaining sin; Christian Complaining of remaining sin Scripture: Romans 7:19 Languages: English

Importunate Prayer

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CXCVI (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Jesus, who knows full well Lyrics: 1 Jesus, who knows full well The heart of ev'ry saint, Invites us all our griefs to tell, To pray and never faint. 2 He bows his gracious ear, We never plead in vain; Then let us wait till he appears, And pray, and pray again. 3 Though unbelief suggest, Why should we longer wait? He bids us never give him rest, But knock at mercy's gate. 4 Jesus the Lord will hear His chosen when they cry; Yes, though he may a while forbear, He'll help them from on high. 5 His nature, truth and love, Engage him on their side; When they are griev'd, his bowels move, They will not be deny'd. 6 Then let us earnest cry, And never faint in pray'r, He sees, he hears, and from on high, Will make our cause his own. Topics: Prayer Importunate Scripture: Luke 18:1-7 Languages: English

The Spirit, the water, and the blood

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCCXXXVII (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Let all our tongues be one Lyrics: 1 Let all our tongues be one To praise our God on high, Who from his bosom sent his Son To fetch us strangers nigh. 2 Nor let our voices cease To sing the Saviour's name; Jesus, th' Ambassador of peace, How cheerfully he came! 3 It cost him cries and tears To bring us near to God; Great was our debt, and he appears To make the payment good. 4 My Saviour's pierced side Pour'd down a double flood; By water we are purify'd, And pardon'd by the blood. 5 Infinite was our guilt, But he, our Priest, atones; On the cold ground his life was spilt, And offer'd with his groans. 6 Look up, my soul, to him Whose death was thy desert, And humbly view the living stream Flow from his breaking heart. 7 There, on the cursed tree, In dying pangs he lies, Fulfils his Father's great decree, And all our wants supplies. 8 Thus the Redeemer came By water and by blood; And when the Spirit speaks the same, We feel his witness good. 9 While the eternal Three Their record bear above, Here I believe he dy'd for me, And seal my Saviour's love. 10 Lord, cleanse my soul from sin Nor let thy grace depart: Great Comforter! abide within, And witness to mine heart. Topics: Gospel Its atonement and sanctification Languages: English

The Sufferings of Divine Love

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #XLVII (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: My dear Redeemer see Lyrics: 1 My dear Redeemer see, Forsaken and forlorn; Drinking the vinegar and gall, And crown'd with ragged thorn. 2 They pierc'd him to the heart, Oh let me view the wound! And count the precious, flowing drops, That stain the thirsty ground. 3 Ah! who could mar thee thus, That never didst offend? How could a sinful world combine Against the sinner's friend? 4 They needed not the spear To shed my Savior's blood; Love would have bust his tender heart, Whilst mercy pour'd the flood. 5 O copious, healing stream! Though urg'd by hostile hand; From evil springs the might good That cleanses Judah's land. Topics: Sufferings of Christ; Sufferings of Christ Languages: English

Light shining in darkness

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCLXXIII (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: My former hopes are dead Lyrics: 1 My former hopes are dead, My terror now begins; I feel alas! that I am dead In trespasses and sins. 2 Ah whither shall I fly? I hear the thunder roar; The law proclaims destruction nigh, And vengeance at the door. 3 When I review my ways, I dread impending doom; But sure a friendly whisper says, "Flee from the wrath to come." 4 I see, or think I see, A glimm'ring from afar; A beam of day that shines for me, To save me from despair. 5 Fore-runner of the sun, It marks the pilgrim's way; I'll gaze upon it while i run, And watch the rising day. Topics: Light Shining in darkness Languages: English

Complaint of sins

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCLXXII (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: O Lord, how vile am I Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how vile am I, Unholy and unclean! How can I dare to venture nigh With such a load of sin? 2 Is this polluted heart A dwelling fit for thee? Swarming, alas! in ev'ry part, What evils do i see! 3 If I attempt to pray, And raise my soul on high, My thoughts are hurry'd fast away, For sin is ever nigh. 4 If in thy word I look, Such darkness fills my mind, I only read a sealed book, But no relief can find. 5 Thy gospel oft I hear, But hear it still in vain; Without desire,or love, or hear, Harden'd I still remain. 6 And must I then indeed Sink in despair and die? Fain would I hope that thou didst bleed For such a wretch as I. 7 That blood which thou hast spilt, That grace which is thine own; Can cleanse the vilest sinner's guilt, And soften hearts of stone. 8 Low at thy feet I bow, O pity and forgive! Here will I lie and wait till thou Shalt bid me rise and live. Topics: Sin Complained of Languages: English

Christ's intercession

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCCXXXIX (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Our great Redeemer's gone Lyrics: 1 Our great Redeemer's gone To plead before our God, To sprinkle o'er the flaming throne With his atoning blood. 2 No fiery vengeance now, No burning wrath comes down; If justice calls for sinners blood, The Saviour shows his own. 3 Before his Father's eye Our humble suit he moves; The Father lays his thunder by, And looks, and smiles, and loves. 4 Now may our joyful tongues Our Maker's honor sing, Jesus, the Priest, receives our songs, And bears them to the King. 6 We bow before his face, And sound his glories high, "Hosanna to the God of grace, "That lays his thunder by. 6 "On earth thy mercy reigns, "And triumphs all above:' But, Lord, how weak are mortal strains To speak immortal love. Topics: Christ His intecession Languages: English

Praise to the Redeemer

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCXXXIV (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Prepare a thankful song Lyrics: 1 Prepare a thankful song, To the Redeemer's name! Let his high praise employ each tongue And ev'ry heart enflame! 2 He laid his glory by, And bitter pains endur'd: That sinners of the blackest die From wrath might be secur'd. 3 Stretch'd on the cross he dy'd, Our debt of sin to pay, The blood and water from his side Wash guilt and filth away. 4 Pleading for us he stands Before the father's throne; And answers all the Law's demands, With what himself hath done. 5 The Holy Ghost he sends, Our stubborn souls to move; To make his enemies his friends, And conquer them by love. 6 Assur'd that Christ our King, Will put our foes to flight; We, on the filed of battle sing, And triumph, while we fight. Topics: Christ Praise to Languages: English

Preparation for death

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCCLXII (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Preapare me, gracious God Lyrics: 1 Prepare me, gracious God, To stand before thy face; Thy spirit must the work perform, For it is all of grace. 2 In Christ's obedience clothe, And wash me in his blood: So shall I lift my head with joy, Among the sons of God. 3 Do thou my sins subdue, Thy sov'reign love make known; The spirit of my mind renew, And save me in thy son. 4 Let me attest thy pow'r Let me thy goodness prove, 'Till my full soul can hold no more Of everlasting love. Topics: Resurrection Prospect of Scripture: Matthew 24:44 Languages: English

Preserving grace

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCXX (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: To God the only wise Lyrics: 1 To God the only wise, Our Savior and our King, Let all the saints below the skies Their humble praises bring. 2 'Tis his almighty love, His counsel, and his care, Preserves us safe from sin and death, And ev'ry hurtful snare. 3 He will present our souls, Unblemish'd and complete, Before the glory of his face, With joys divinely great. 4 Then all the chosen seed Shall meet around the throne; Shall bless the conduct of his grace, And make his wonders known. 5 To our Redeemer, God, Wisdom and pow'r belongs, Immortal crowns of majesty, And everlasting songs. Topics: Perseverance And grace Languages: English

Prayer of Youth for Divine cleansing

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCLXVI (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: With humble heart and tongue Lyrics: 1 With humble heart and tongue, My God, to thee I pray; O make me learn whilst I am young, How I may cleanse my way. 2 Make an unguarded youth The object of thy care; Help me to choose the way of truth, And fly from every snare. 3 My heart, to folly prone, Renew by power divine; Unite it to thyself alone, And make me wholly thine. 4 O let thy word of grace My warmest thoughts employ; Be this through all my following days, My treasure and my joy. 5 To what thy laws impart Be my whole soul inclin'd; O let them dwell within my heart, And sanctify my mind. 6 May thy young servant learn, By these to cleanse his way; And may I here the path discern That leads to endless day. Topics: Youth Prayer of Languages: English

Are there few that shall be saved?

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCXXXIX (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Destruction's dangerous road Lyrics: 1 Destruction's dangerous road What multitudes pursue! While that which leads the soul to God, Is know or sought by few. 2 Believes find the way Thro' Christ the living gate; But those who hate this holy way Complain it is too strait. 3 If self must be deny'd, And sin no more caress'd, They rather choose the way that's wide, And strive to think it best. 4 Encompass'd by a throng, On numbers they depend; They say so many can't be wrong, And miss a happy end. 5 But hear the Saviour's word, "Strive for the heavn'ly gate, many will call upon the Lord, And find their crys too late." 6 Obey the gospel call And enter while you may; The flock of Christ is always small, And none are safe but they. 7 Lord, open sinners' eyes, Their awful state to see; And make them, ere the storm arise, To thee for safety flee. Topics: Salvation Danger of missing Scripture: Luke 13:23 Languages: English

He behold the city and wept over it

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCXLIII (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Did Christ o'er sinners weep? Lyrics: 1 Did Christ o'er sinners weep? And shall our cheeks be dry? Let floods of penitential grief Burst forth from every eye. 2 The son of God in tears Angels with wonder see! Be thou astonish'd, O my soul, He shed those tears for thee. 3 He wept, that we might weep; Each sin demands a tear; In heav'n alone no sin is found, And there's no weeping there. 4 Joy beams in ev'ry eye, And fills each holy heart; All join to sound the triumph high In praise to bear their part. Topics: Christ His compaasionate tears Scripture: Luke 19:41 Languages: English

The spirit of God insensibly withdrawn

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CIX (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: A present God is all our strength Lyrics: 1 A present God is all our strength, And all our joy and hope; When he withdraws, our comforts die, And every grace must droop. 2 But flattering trifles charm our hearts To court their false embrace, Till justly this neglected friend Averts his angry face. 3 He leaves us and we miss him not; But go presumptuous on, Till baffled, wounded, and enslav'd, We learn that God is gone. 4 And what, my soul, can then remain One ray of light to give? Sever'd from him, their better life, How can his children live? 5 Hence, all ye painted forms of joy, And leave my heart to mourn: I would devote these eyes to tears, Till chear'd by his return. 6 Look back, my Lord, and own the place, Where once thy temple stood; For lo, its ruins bear the mark Of rich atoning blood. Topics: Spirit Withdrawn; Spirit Withdrawn Scripture: Judges 16:20 Languages: English

Godly sorrow arising from the sufferings of Christ

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCCXL (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Alas! and did my Saviour bleed? Topics: Repentance From Christ's sufferings Languages: English

Atonement and Sactification

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #XXXV (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Alas! by nature how deprav'd Lyrics: 1 Alas! by nature how deprav'd, How prone to ev'ry ill! Our lives to Satan how enslav'd, How obstinate our will! 2 And can such sinners be restor'd, Such rebels reconcil'd! Can grace sufficient means afford To make the foe a child! 3 Yes, grace has sound the wond'rous means Which shall effectual prove; To cleanse us from our countless sins, And teach our hearts to love. 4 Jesus for us a ransom paid, And dy'd that we might live; His blood a full atonement made, And cr'd aloud, FORGIVE. 5 Yet one thing more mus grace provide, To bring us home to God; Or we shall slight the Lord, who dy'd, And trample on his blood. 6 The holy Spirit must reveal The Saviour's work and worth: Then the hard heart begins to feel A new and heav'nly birth. 7 Thus bought with blood, and born again, Redeem'd and sav'd by grace; Rebels in God's own house obtain A son's and daughters place. Topics: Atonement and sanctification Languages: English

Watchfulness and prayer

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCIX (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Alas, what hourly dangers rise! Lyrics: 1 Alas, what hourly dangers rise! What snares beset my way! To Heav'n O let me lift my eyes, And hourly watch and pray. 2 How oft my mournful thoughts complain, And melt in flowing tears! My weak resistance, ah, how vain! How strong my foes and fears! 3 O gracious God, in whom I live, My feeble efforts aid, Help me to watch, and pray, and strive, Though trembling and afraid. 4 Increase my faith, increase my hope, When foes and fears prevail; And bear my fainting spirit up, Or soon my strength will fail. 5 When'er temptations fright my heart, Or lure my feet aside, My God, thy pow'rful aid impart, Nor cease to be my guide. 6 O keep me in thy heav'nly way, And bid the tempter flee; And let me never, never stray From happiness and thee. Topics: Watchfulness and Prayer Scripture: Matthew 26:41 Languages: English

Christ crown'd as Lord of all

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #LXXXVII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: All hail the pow'r of Jesu's name! Lyrics: 1 All hail the pow'r of Jesu's name! Let Angels prostrate fall: Bring forth the royal diadem, To crown Him Lord of All. 2 Let high-born Seraphs tune the lyre, And, as they tune it, fall Before his face who tunes their choir, And crown Him Lord of All. 3 Crown Him, ye morning stars of light, He fix'd this floating ball; Now hail the strength of Israel's might, And crown Him Lord of All 4 Crown Him, ye martyrs of your God, Who from His altar call, Extol the stem of Jesse's rod, And crown Him Lord of All. 5 Ye seed of Israel's chosen race, Ye ransom'd of the fall, Hail Him who saves you by his grace, And crown Him Lord of All. 6 Hail Him, ye heirs of David's line, Whom David Lord did call; The God incarnate, Man divine, And crown Him Lord of All. 7 Sinners! whose love can ne'er forget, The wormwood and the gall, Go--spread your trophies at his feet, And crown Him Lord of All. 8 Let every tribe, and every tongue, That hear the Saviour's call Now shout in universal song, And crown Him Lord of All. Topics: Exaltation of Christ; Exaltation of Christ Languages: English

The All-seeing God

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #XVIII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Almighty God, thy piercing eye Lyrics: 1 Almighty God, thy piercing eye Strikes thro' the shades of night, And our most secret actions lie All open to thy sight. 2 There’s not a sin that we commit, Nor wicked word we say, But in thy dreadful book 'tis writ Against the Judgment day. 3 And must the crimes that I have done Be read and publish’d there, Be all expos'd before the sun, While men and angels hear? 4 Lord, at thy feet asham'd I lie, Upward I dare not look; Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from thy book. 5 Remember all the dying pains That my Redeemer felt; And let his blood wash out my stains, And answer for my guilt. 6 O may I now forever fear T’ indulge a sinful thought, Since the great GOD can see and hear, And writes down every fault! Topics: God His omniscience; God His omniscience Languages: English

The Soldier of the Cross

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #LXXXIII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Am I a Soldier of the Cross Topics: Cross Soldier of; Cross Soldier of Languages: English

Faith's review and expectation

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CXII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound) Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound) That sav'd a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears reliev'd; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believ'd! 3 Thro' many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. 4 The Lord has promis'd good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures. 5 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease; I shall possess within the vzil, A life of joy and peace. 6 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine; But God, who call'd me here below, Will be forever mine. Topics: Faith Its review and expectaion; Faith Its review and expectaion Languages: English

Perplexity relieved

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCLXXXVIII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Anxious, I strove to find the way Lyrics: 1 Anxious, I strove to find the way Which to salvation led; I listen'd long, I try'd to pray, And heard what many said. 2 When some of joys and comforts told, I fear'd that I was wrong; For I was stupid, dead, and cold, Had neither joys nor song. 3 The Lord my lab'ring heart reliev'd, And made my burden light; Then for a moment I believ'd, And thought that all was right. 4 Of fierce temptations others talk'd, Of anguish and dismay; Thro' what distresses they had walk'd, Before they found the way. 5 Ah! then I thought my hopes were vain, For I had liv'd at ease; I wish'd for all my fears again, To make me more like these. 6 I had my wish, the Lord disclos'd The evils of my heart; And left my naked soul expos'd To Satan's fiery dart. 7 Alas! I cry'd in deep despair, Borne down with fearful pain! How can I these fierce terrors bear, And who will now sustain! 8 Again my Saviour brought me aid, And when he set me free, "Trust simply on my word," he said, "And leave the rest to me." Languages: English

Spring, or the return of the divine presence

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCCXI (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: At length the wish'd for spring is come Lyrics: 1 At length the wish'd for spring is come; How alter'd is the scene! The trees and shrubs are drest in bloom, The earth array'd in green. 2 I see my Saviour from on high, Break through the clouds and shine! No creature now more blest than I, No song more loud than mine. 3 Thy word does all my hope revive, It overcomes my foes; It makes my languid graces thrive, And blossom like a rose. 4 Dear Lord, a monument I stand, Of what thy grace can do, Uphold me by thy gracious hand, Each changing season through. Topics: God restored; Spring Languages: English

The final sentence, and happiness of the righteous

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCCLXXIV (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Attend, my ear; my heart, rejoice Lyrics: 1 Attend, my ear; my heart rejoice, While Jesus from his throne, Before the bright angelic hosts Makes his last sentence known. 2 When sinners, cursed from his face, To raging flames are driv'n; His voice, with melody divine, Thus calls his saints to heav'n. 3 "Bless'd of my father, all draw near, "Receive the great reward; "And rise, with rapture to possess "The kingdom love prepar'd. 4 "Ere earth's foundations first were laid, "His sov'reign purpose wrought, "And rear'd those palaces divine, "To which you now are brought. 5 "There shall you reign unnumber'd years, "Protected by my pow'r; "While sin and death, and pains and cares, "Shall vex your souls no more." 6 Come, dear majestic Saviour, come, This Jubilee proclaim; To teach us language fit to praise So great, so dear a name. Topics: Song of desired heaven Scripture: Matthew 25:34 Languages: English

The heart new created

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #LX (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Attend, while God's exalted Son Lyrics: 1 Attend, while God's exalted Son Doth his own glories shew; Behold, I sit upon his throne, Creating all things new. 2 Mighty Redeemer! set me free From my old state of sin; Oh make my soul alive to thee, Create new pow'rs within. 3 Open mine eyes, unstop my ears, And form my heart afresh; Give me new passions, joys, and fears, And turn the stone to flesh. 4 Far from the regions of the dead, From sin, and earth, and hell, In the new world that grace has made, I would forever dwell. Topics: Heart New created; Heart New created Languages: English

Christ's birth, life, death, resurrection, ascension, and intercession

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCLXXXV (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Awake, my soul, tune ev'ry string Lyrics: Part I Christ's birth and life: 1 Awake, my soul, tune ev'ry string, In God thy Saviour's praise, Join with the heav'nly hosts and sing The highest notes they raise. 2 Tell how the glorious Son of God, Forsook the realms of bliss, Descended to our guilty world, Proclaiming life and peace. 3 Angelic hosts declare his birth, "Glory to God on high, "Good will to men and peace on earth! "Behold the Saviour nigh! 4 "To Bethl'em's city quick repair," Th' etherial spirits cry, "And see the promis'd Saviour there, "Low in a manger lie. 5 "With humble faith and holy fear "Go visit Christ your king." Their heav'nly notes the shepherds hear, And join the praise they sing. 6 On Jordan's banks th' eternal God His birth divine declares; "This is my son!" Lo! on his head The heav'nly dove appears. 7 Holy his life, his doctrines true; (How bright the godhead shone!) Diseases heard and Satan knew, That what he spake was done. Part II Christ's death, resurrection ascension and intercession: 8 Behold the Saviour on the tree, With arms extended wide! From death a sinful world to free, He groan'd, and bled, and dy'd! 9 The sun astonish'd veil'd its face, When the Creator bled; His groans the earth and rocks displace, And wake the sleeping dead. 10 But when th' appointed hour was come, The sleeping Saviour wakes; Behold! he rises from the tomb, And death a captive makes. 11 On the eternal God's right hand The great Redeemer sits; Both heav'n and earth to his command The Father now commits. 12 Our advocate himself he stiles, The sinner's cause he pleads, Through him the Father looks and smiles, While thus he intercedes. 13 Whom once he loves he'll ne'er forget, His counsels guide them still; His grace their weary souls will seat On heav'ns eternal hill. 14 Reviving though! then humble soul, With courage venture on! Though earth and hell against thee roll, In Christ the battle's won. Topics: Christ His death; Christ His incarnation; Christ His intecession; Christ His resurrection Languages: English

A prayer for the restoration of the divine presence

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CLIX (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Blest Saviour, by thy pow'rful word Lyrics: 1 Blest Saviour, by thy pow'rful word, Once night was turn'd to day; And thy salvation joy restor'd, Which I had sin'd away. 2 'Twas then I wonder'd and ador'd, To see thy grace divine; I felt thy love, I prais'd the Lord, Who made such blessings mine. 3 Wilt thou not still vouchsafe to own A wretch so vile as I? May I not still approach thy throne, And Abba father cry? 4 Lord, speak a gracious word again, And cheer my drooping heart, No voice but thine can soothe my pain, Or bid my fears depart. Topics: Light Prayed for restoration Languages: English

Benefit of afflictions

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCXVIII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Break thro' the clouds, dear Lord, and shine Lyrics: 1 Break thro' the clouds, dear Lord, and shine, Let us perceive thee nigh! And to each mourning child of thine, These gracious words apply. 2 "Let not my children slight the stroke, I for chastisement send; Nor faint beneath my kind rebuke, For I am still their friend. 3 "The wicked I perhaps may leave Awhile and not reprove; But all the children I receive, I scourge because I love. 4 "I see your hearts at present fill'd With grief and deep distress; But soon these bitter seeds shall yield The fruits of righteousness." Topics: Benefit of afflictions Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11 Languages: English

For a time of general sickness

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCCXLIX (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Death with his dread commission seal'd Lyrics: 1 Death with his dread commission seal'd, Now hastens to his arms: In awful state he takes the field, And sounds his dire alarms. 2 Attendant plagues around him stand, And wait his dread command; And pains, and dying groans obey The signal of his hand. 3 With cruel force, he scatters round His shafts of deadly pow'r; While the grave waits its destin'd prey, Impatient to devour. 4 Look up, ye heirs of endless joy, Nor let your fears prevail; Eternal life is our reward, When life on earth shall fail. 5 What though his darts promiscous hurl'd, Deal fatal plagues around; And heaps of putrid carcases O'erload the cumber'd ground; 6 The arrows, that shall wound your flesh, Were giv'n him from above, Dipt in the great Redeemer's blood, And feather'd all with love. 7 These, with a gentle hand he throws, And saints lie gasping too; But heav'nly strength supports their souls, And bears them conqu'rors through. Topics: Sickness General Languages: English

Desiring to join in the Song of Angels

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCCLXXVII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Earth has engross'd my love too long Lyrics: 1 Earth has engross'd my love too long; 'Tis time I lift mine eyes Upward, dear Father, to thy throne, And to my native skies. 2 There the blest man my Saviour sits; The GOD how bright he shines! And scatters infinite delights On all the happy minds. 3 Seraphs with elevated strains, Circle the throne around: And move, and charm the starry plains, With an immortal sound. 4 Jesus, the Lord, their harps employs; Jesus, my love, they sing; Jesus, the life of both our joys, Sounds sweet from every string. 5 Now let me mount and join their song, And be an angel too; My heart, my hand, my ear, my tongue, Here's joyful work for you. 6 I would begin the music here, And so my soul would rise: O for some heav'nly notes to bear My passions to the skies! 7 There ye that love my Saviour sit; There I would fain have place, Among your thrones, or at your feet, So I might see his face. Topics: Song of desired heaven Languages: English

Old Age approaching, or, man frail and mortal

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCLXVII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Eternal God! enthron'd on high! Lyrics: 1 Eternal God! enthron'd on high! Whom angel-hosts adore; Who yet to suppliant dust art nigh, thy presence I implore. 2 O guide me down the steep of age, And keep my passions cool; Teach me to scan the sacred page, And practice every rule. 3 My flying years time urges on, What's human must decay; My friends, my young companions gone, Can I expect to stay? 4 Can I exemption plead, when death Projects his awful dart? Can med'cines then prolong my breath, Or virtue shield my heart? 5 Ah! no--then smooth the mortal hour, On thee my hope depends; Support me with almighty power, While dust to dust descends. 6 Then shall my soul, O gracious God! (While angels join the lay) Admitted to the bless'd abode, Its endless anthems pay. 7 Through heav'n, howe'er remote the bound, Thy matchless love proclaim, And join the choir of saints that sound Their great Redeemer's name. Topics: Man His frailty; Man His mortality; Old age approaching Languages: English

A Song to Creating Wisdom

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #XX (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Eternal wisdom, thee we praise Lyrics: 1 Eternal wisdom, thee we praise, Thee the creation sings; With thy lov'd name, rocks, hills, and seas, And heaven's high palace rings. 2 Thy hand how wide it spread the sky! How glorious to behold! Ting'd with a blue of heavenly dye, And starr'd with sparkling gold. 3 Thy glories blaze all nature round, And strike the gazing sight, Thro' skies, and seas, and solid ground, With terror and delight. 4 Infinite strength, and equal skill Shine thro' the worlds abroad! Our souls with vast amazement fill, And speak the builder God. 5 But still the wonders of thy grace Our softer passions move; Pity divine in Jesus' face We see, adore, and love. Topics: Wisdom of God Song to; Wisdom of God Song to Languages: English

The Power of Faith

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CXXIV (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Faith adds new charms to earthly bliss Lyrics: 1 Faith adds new charms to earthly bliss, And saves me from its snares; Its aid in every duty brings, And softens all my cares: 2 Extinguishes the thirst of sin, And lights the sacred fire Of love to God, and heavenly things, And feeds the pure desire. 3 The wounded conscience know its power The healing balm to give; That balm the saddest heart can cheer, And make the dying live. 4 Wide it unveils celestial worlds, Where deathless pleasures reign; And bids me seek my portion there, Nor bids me seek in vain: 5 Shews me the precious promise seal'd With the Redeemer's blood; And helps my feeble hope to rest Upon a faithful God. 6 There, there unshaken would I rest, 'Till this vile body dies; And then on faith's triumphant wings, At once to glory rise. Topics: Christians Endangered by the world; Faith Power of; Christians Endangered by the world; Faith Power of Languages: English

God glorious, and Sinners saved

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #LVIII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Father, how wide thy glories shine! Topics: Resurrection Of Christ Scripture: Isaiah 44:23 Languages: English

The future increase of the Church promised

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCLI (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Father, is not thy promise pledg'd Lyrics: 1 Father, is not thy promise pledg'd To thine exalted Son, That through the nations of the earth Thy word of life shall run? 2 "Ask, and I give the heathen lands "For thine inheritance, "And to the world's remotest ends "Thine empire shall advance." 3 Hast thou not said the blinded Jews Shall their Redeemer own; While Gentiles to his standard crowd, And bow before his throne? 4 Are not all kingdoms, tribes and tongues Under th' expanse of heav'n, To the dominion of thy Son Without exception giv'n? 5 From east to west, from north to south, Then be his name ador'd! Let earth, with all its millions, shout Hosannas to the Lord! Scripture: Psalm 2:8 Languages: English

The excellency and sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #L (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Father of mercies, in thy word Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies, in thy word What endless glory shines! For ever be thy name ador'd For these celestial lines. 2 Here, may the wretched sons of want Exhaustless riches find; Riches, above what earth can grant, And lasting as the mind. 3 Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, And yields a free repast, Sublimer sweets that nature knows, Invite the longing taste. 4 Here, the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around; And life, and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 5 O may these heavenly pages be My ever dear delight; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light! 6 Divine instructor, gracious Lord, Be Thou for ever near; Teach me to love thy sacred word, And view my Saviour there. Topics: Scriptures Sufficiency and excellence of; Scriptures Sufficiency and excellence of Languages: English

The request

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCVIII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Father, whate'er of earthly bliss Lyrics: 1 Father, whate'er of earthly bliss Thy sov'reign will denies, Accepted at thy throne of grace, Let this petition rise: 2 "Give me a calm, a thankful heart, "From ev'ry murmur free: "The blessings of thy grace impart, "And make me live to thee. 3 "Let the sweet hope that I am thine, "My life and death attend; "Thy presence through my journey shine, "And crown my journey's end." Topics: Christian His request Languages: English

A Hymn for the Evening of the Lord's day

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CCCXXIII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Frequent the day of God returns Lyrics: 1 Frequent the day of God returns To shed its quick'ning beams; And yet how slow devotion burns! How languid are its flames! 2 Accept my faint attempts to love, My frailties, Lord forgive; I would be like thy saints above, And praise thee while I live. 3 Assist me while i wander here, Amidst a world of cares: Incline my heart to pray with love, And then accept my pray'rs. 4 Release my soul from every chain, No more hell's captive led; And pardon a repenting child, For whom the Saviour bled. 5 Spare me, my God, O spare the soul That gives itself to thee; Take all that I possess below, And give thy face to see. 6 Thy spirit, O my Father, give, To be my guide and friend, To light my ways to ceaseless joys, To Sabbaths without end. Topics: Sabbath Languages: English

The mysteries of Providence; or light shining out of darkness

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #XXIII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: God moves in a mysterious way 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 work in vain; God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain. Topics: Mysteries of Providence Languages: English

Delight in God

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #CXLVIII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Grant Lord, I may delight in thee Lyrics: 1 Grant Lord, I may delight in thee, And on thy care depend; To thee in ev'ry trouble flee, My best, my only friend. 2 When all created streams are dry'd, Thy fulness is the same; May I with this be satisfy'd, And glory in thy name! 3 Why should the soul a drop bemoan Who has a fountain near, A fountain which will ever run With waters sweet and clear? 4 No good in creatures can be found, But all is found in thee; I must be blessed, and abound, While thou art God to me. 5 O that I had a stronger faith To look within the veil, To credit what my Saviour saith, Whose word can never vail! 6 O Lord, I cast my care on thee, I triumph and adore; Henceforth my great concern shall be To love and please thee more. Topics: Decrees Of God; Delight in God Scripture: Psalm 37:4 Languages: English

Mysteries to be explained hereafter

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #XXIV (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Great God of providence! thy ways Lyrics: 1 Great God of providence! thy ways Are hid from mortal sight; Wrapt in impenetrable shades, Or cloth'd with dazzling light. 2 The wond'rous methods of thy grace, Evade the human eye; The nearer we attempt t' approach, The farther off they fly. 3 But in the world of bliss above, Where thou dost ever reign, These myst'ries shall be all unveil'd, And not a doubt remain. 4 The sun of righteousness shall there His brightest beams display, And not a hovering cloud obscure That never-ending day. Topics: Mysteries To be explained; Providence To be explained hereafter; Mysteries To be explained; Providence To be explained hereafter Scripture: John 13:7 Languages: English

Efficacious Grace

Hymnal: HSHM1799 #LII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Hail! mighty Jesus; how divine Lyrics: 1 Hail! mighty Jesus; how divine Is thy victorious sword! The stoutest rebel must resign, At thy commanding word. 2 Deep are the wounds thy arrows give; They pierce the hardest heart; Thy smiles of grace the slain revive, And joy succeeds to smart. 3 Still gird thy sword upon thy thigh, Come with majestic sway: Down from thy glorious throne on high, And make thy foes obey 4 And when thy victories are complete; When all the chosen race Shall round the throne of glory meet, To sing thy conquering grace; 5 O may my humble soul be found Among that favor'd band! And I, with them, thy praise will sound As round the throne we stand. Scripture: Psalm 45:3-5

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