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Holy, Holy, Holy Lord

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #1 (1854) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of Hosts! when heaven and earth, Out of darkness at Thy word, Issued into glorious birth, All Thy works before Thee stood, And Thine eye beheld them good, While they sang with sweet accord, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord! Holy, Holy, Holy! Thee, One Jehovah evermore, Father, Son, and Spirit! we, Dust and ashes, would adore; Lightly by the world esteem'd, From that world by Thee redeem'd, Sing we here with glad accord, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord! Holy, Holy, Holy! All Heaven's triumphant choirs shall sing, When the ransom'd nations fall At the footstool of their King: 2 Then shall saints and seraphim, Hearts and voices swell one hymn, Round the Throne with full accord, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord! Topics: Adoration of the Creator Scripture: Isaiah 6:3 Languages: English

In the beginning, God said Be

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #2 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: In the beginning, God said "Be!" And all things were,--heaven, earth, and sea: God, in the end, once more will say, "Perish!" and all shall pass away. But Thou, O Lord! for ever art: The orb of Thine eternity Is one great whole, without a part; Past, present, future, meet in Thee. Convinced of sin, my soul would bend Before Thee in the lowest dust; Yet to Thy Throne by prayer ascend, With trembling awe and childlike trust. O look in loving-kindness down On a frail worm with Thee at strife; Eternal death were in Thy frown, Thy smile will be eternal life! Topics: Creation Languages: English

Praise the High, the Holy One

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #3 (1854) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Praise the High, the Holy One! God o'er all, the first, the last: 3 For He spake, and it was done; He commanded, it stood fast. At His word, from darkness light, Harmony from discord broke; Weakness started into might, Beauty out of dust awoke: Fire and water, air and earth, Heard His voice and hush'd their strife: Death itself, by wondrous birth, Grew the parent of all life. Plant and flower, and herb and tree, Sprang spontaneous from the sod; Sun and moon, and land and sea, Day and night, beheld their God. Fishes, fowls upon the wing, Beasts, and all that creep or fly, Every breathing, moving thing, Peopled forest, flood, and sky. But while all was fair and good, All accordant to His will, None their Maker understood, Mind and thought were wanting still. God, His glory to display, With His image crown'd the whole, Breath'd His Spirit into clay, And made man a living soul. Hallelujah, praise the One God o'er all, the first, the last: For He spake, and it was done; He commanded, it stood fast. Topics: Creation Languages: English

The God of nature and of grace

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #4 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: The God of nature and of grace In all His works appears; His goodness through the earth we trace, His grandeur in the spheres. Behold this fair and fertile globe By Him in wisdom plann'd; 'Twas He who girded, like a robe, The ocean round the land. Lift to the arch of heaven your eye Thither His path pursue; His glory, boundless as the sky, O'erwhelms the wondering view. How excellent, O Lord, Thy name In all creation's lines! Spread through eternity, Thy fame With rising lustre shines. These lower works, that swell Thy praise High as man's thoughts can tower, Are but a portion of Thy ways, The hiding of Thy power. O shouldst Thou rend aside the veil, And show thy dwelling-place, The souls which thou hast made would fail 'Twere death to see Thy face. Can none behold that face and live? Yea, sinners may draw near: The Lord is kind, and will forgive, His love shall cast out fear. 5 Millions amidst His presence stand, Who feel, while they adore, Fulness of joy at His right hand, And pleasures evermore. Topics: Creation God seen in; God in all things Languages: English

Hail, all hail, the King of kings

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #5 (1854) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Hail, all hail, the King of kings! On His throne of sovereignty, By whose will, whose word, all things Are, and were, and yet shall be. Hail Him, all that move and breathe, On His throne of Providence; To His family beneath, Life and health diffusing thence. Hail Him on His throne of grace, God our Father reconciled, Changing, from our fallen race, Many a foe into a child. Hail Him on His throne of light, O'er His family above, From the beatific sight, Sending peace, and joy, and love. Hail, all hail, the King of kings, When on earth He deigns to dwell, Heaven into the soul He brings, God with us, Immanuel. 6 Come, O come! and for Thy throne, King of kings, each heart prepare; Reign triumphant, reign alone, Lord of lords, for ever there. Topics: God in all things Languages: English

There is a God, all Nature cries

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #6 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: "There is a God," all Nature cries, All Knowledge proves "there is a God:" "There is no God," the Fool replies, Whose heart is duller than the clod. The grateful clod, refresh'd with rains, Pours flowers along its Maker's path; But the Fool's heart a Fool's remains, Untouch'd by love, unmoved by wrath. And yet the wretch himself deceives; While fiends believe, and trembling fly, He trembles though he disbelieves; And conscience gives his life the lie. Can guilt, can madness further go? Yes, his who God in works denies, Whose creed saith "Yes," whose life says "No:" Am I more holy, just, and wise? My soul, sink down in shame and grief; So fair without, so foul within; Thy faith is specious unbelief, Thy righteousness, self-righteous sin. 7 O God! Thou art, Thou surely art, And those who truly seek Thee find; Put Thou Thy laws into my heart, In mercy write them on my mind. Light in Thy light I long to see, Thy glory in Thy goodness trace; Ah! then reveal Thy Son in me, Through faith may I be saved by grace. Languages: English

The glorious universe around

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #7 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: The glorious universe around, The heavens with all their train, Sun, moon, and stars, are firmly bound, In one mysterious chain. The earth, the ocean, and the sky, To form one world agree, Where all that walk, or swim, or fly, Compose one family. God in creation thus displays His wisdom and His might, While all His works with all His ways Harmoniously unite. In one fraternal bond of love, One fellowship of mind, The saints below, and saints above, Their bliss and glory find. 8 Here, in their house of pilgrimage, Thy statutes are their song; There, through one bright eternal age, Thy praises they prolong. Lord, may our union form a part Of that thrice happy whole, Derive its pulse from Thee the Heart, Its life from Thee the Soul. Topics: Christian unity and peace Languages: English

What is the thing of greatest price

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #8 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: What is the thing of greatest price, The whole creation round? That, which was lost in Paradise, That, which in Christ is found. The soul of man,--Jehovah's breath! That keeps two worlds at strife; Hell moves beneath to work its death, Heaven stoops to give it life. God, to reclaim it, did not spare His well-beloved Son; Jesus, to save it, deign'd to bear The Sins of all in One. The Holy Spirit sealed the plan, And pledged the blood divine, To ransom every soul of man; That price was paid for mine. 9 And is this treasure borne below In earthly vessels frail; Can none its utmost value know, Till flesh and spirit fail? Then let us gather round the Cross, This knowledge to obtain, Not by the soul's eternal loss, But everlasting gain. Topics: Soul, the Languages: English

Thus saith the high and lofty One

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #9 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Thus saith the high and lofty One, Inhabiting eternity; Earth is My footstool, Heaven My throne, What temple will ye build for Me? Restore Me now Mine own. Behold the temple of My choice; My dwelling is the humble soul; To make the broken heart rejoice, The wounded spirit to make whole; Then hearken to My voice. Here, O Thou high and lofty One, Bow down Thine heavens to dwell with me; Here plant Thy footstool, raise Thy throne, Rebuild Thy fallen sanctuary; I yield Thee back Thine own. Behold the temple of Thy choice, Eternity within my soul; Now make the broken heart rejoice, The wounded spirit now make whole; Lord! I have heard Thy voice. Topics: Soul, the temple of the Languages: English

God, in the high and holy place

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #10 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: God, in the high and holy place, Looks down upon the spheres; Yet in His providence and grace To every eye appears. He bows the heavens; the mountains stand, A highway for our God; He walks amidst the desert-sand, 'Tis Eden where He trod The forests in His strength rejoice; Hark! on the evening breeze, As once of old, the Lord God's voice Is heard among the trees. Here, on the hills, He feeds His herds, His flocks on yonder plains; His praise is warbled by the birds, O could we catch their strains! Mount with the lark, and bear our song Up to the gates of light; Or, with the nightingale, prolong Our numbers through the night! In every stream His bounty flows, Diffusing joy and wealth; In every breeze His Spirit blows The breath of life and health. His blessings fall in plenteous showers Upon the lap of earth, That teems with foliage, fruits, and flowers, And rings with infant mirth. 11 If God hath made this world so fair, Where sin and death abound; How beautiful, beyond compare, Will Paradise be found! Topics: Earth, full of God's goodness Languages: English

God the Creator blessed

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #11 (1854) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: God the Creator bless'd The Sabbath of His rest; His six days' work had brought The universe from nought; The heavens and earth before Him stood, He saw them, and pronounced them good. God the Redeemer bless'd The Sabbath of His rest, When, all His sufferings done, The Cross's victory won, In Joseph's sepulchre He lay, And rested on the Sabbath Day. And God the Spirit bless'd The Christian Day of rest, Where (met with one accord) The servants of the Lord, To whom the Father's promise came, Like rushing wind and living flame. The Church below hath bless'd Her own sweet Day of rest, When, in her spousal dress Of blood-bought righteousness, 12 Her happy spirit can rejoice To hear her heavenly Bridegroom's voice. They love the Sabbath Day, Who love to sing and pray; The Day of rest they love, Who seek their rest above; They love the Day of God in seven, Who prize an antepast of heaven. My God, the Day is Thine; O may I make it mine! By hallowing it to Thee, 'Tis hallow'd twice to me; And when with Thee my heart is right, I call it holy--a delight. Topics: Sabbath rest Languages: English

Heralds of creation! cry

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #12 (1854) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Heralds of creation! cry,-- Praise the Lord, the Lord most high! Heaven and earth! obey the call, Praise the Lord, the Lord of all. For He spake, and forth from night Sprang the universe to light: He commanded,--Nature heard, And stood fast upon his word. Praise Him, all ye hosts above, Spirits perfected in love; Sun and Moon! your voices raise, Sing, ye stars! your Maker's praise. 13 Earth! from all thy depths below, Ocean's hallelujahs flow, Lightning, Vapour, Wind and Storm, Hail and Snow! His will perform. Vales and Mountains! burst in song; Rivers! roll his praise along; Clap your hands, ye Trees! and hail God, who comes in every gale. Birds! on wings of rapture soar, Warble at His Temple door, Joyful sounds from Herds and Flocks, Echo back, ye Caves and Rocks! Kings! your Sovereign serve with awe; Judges! own His righteous law; Princes! worship Him with fear; Bow the knee, all People! here. Let His truth by Babes be told, And His wonders by the old; Youths and maidens! in your prime, Learn the lays of heaven betime. High above all height His throne, Excellent His name alone; Him let all His works confess, Him let every Being bless. Topics: Creation all invites to worship God Scripture: Psalm 48 Languages: English

One human pair, and only one

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #13 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: One human pair, and only one, Were form'd in youthful prime, All else that e'er beheld the sun, Were children in their time. 14 For each a mother's pangs were borne, And many a father's eye Wept o'er his infant born to mourn, His infant born to die. With millions life was but a spark, Extinct as soon as fired; Others, just glancing from the dark, Wept, smiled, look'd round, retired. Millions and millions more have pass'd Life's various pilgrimage, While Death at all his arrows cast, And slew of every age. Of these what multitudes untold Have never known their God, But blind, and ignorant, and bold, In paths of ruin trod. What guiltier multitudes have known, Yet scorn'd Him or denied, Lived to themselves and sin alone; And as they lived they died. We may not wander like the first; Then, lest we share the lot Of those more awfully accurst, Who knew, but loved, Him not,-- May we hold fast the faithful word, Our future time redeem, Live, while we live, unto the Lord, Die, when we die, to Him. Topics: Fall and restoration of man; Parents and family of mankind Languages: English

The days of Paradise were few

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #14 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: The days of Paradise were few, Man lived not long in innocence; He sinn'd, and sin his offspring slew, Death pass'd on all for his offence. Adam survives throughout his race, We do our father's deeds by choice; Like him, we shun our Maker's face, And tremble at our Judge's voice. Yet is our Maker still our Friend; Man yet may meet his Judge with joy; God, in our nature, did not send His Son to punish and destoy. He sent Him forth to seek and save The lost, the dying, and the dead, Cancel the curse, despoil the grave, And bruise for ever Satan's head. Thou, who thy Son to us didst give, That none who trust in Him should die; Give us to Him that we may live;-- To His atoning blood we fly. Behold His sacrifice of love, So freely offer'd in our stead; Behold Him at the throne above, And save the souls for whom He bled. Topics: Fall and restoration of man Languages: English

Thy glory, Lord, the heavens declare

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #15 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Thy glory, Lord, the heavens declare, The firmament displays Thy skill; The changing clouds, the viewless air, Tempest and calm Thy word fulfil; Day unto day doth utter speech, And night to night Thy knowledge teach. Though voice nor sound inform the ear, Well-known the language of their song, When one by one the stars appear, Led by the silent moon along, Till round the earth, from all the sky, Thy beauty beams on every eye. Waked by Thy touch, the shining sun Comes like a bridegroom from his bower, And, like a giant, glad to run His bright career with speed and power-- Thy flaming messenger, to dart Life through the depth of Nature's heart. While these transporting visions shine Along the path of Providence, Glory eternal, joy divine, Thy word reveals, transcending sense; My soul Thy goodness longs to see, Thy love to man, Thy love to me. Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English

To Adam thus Jehovah spake

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #16 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: To Adam thus Jehovah spake-- "The ground is cursed for thy sake; Thence eat thy bread, and there once more Become the dust thou wert before." "Serpent," again Jehovah said, "The woman's seed shall bruise thy head, Yet in the strife thy fury feel, For thou shalt turn and wound his heel." He comes;--we hail His glorious birth, Who brings the blessing back to earth; Nor Eden only, but the Tree Of Life and immortality. Topics: Fall and restoration of man Languages: English

Bright and joyful is the morn

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #17 (1854) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Bright and joyful is the morn, For to us a child is born; From the highest realms of heaven Unto us a Son is given, On His shoulder He shall bear Power and majesty, and wear On His vesture and His thigh Names most awful, names most high. Wonderful in counsel, He, The incarnate Deity, Sire of ages ne'er to cease, King of kings, and Prince of Peace. 18 Come and worship at His feet, Yield to Christ the homage meet; From His manger to His throne, Homage due to God alone. Topics: Christ names and offices of Languages: English

Spirit of power and might, behold

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #18 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Spirit of power and might, behold A world by sin destroy'd, Creator-Spirit, as of old, Move on the formless void. Give Thou the word:--that healing sound Shall quell the deadly strife, And earth again, like Eden crown'd, Produce the Tree of Life. If sang the morning stars for joy, When nature rose to view, What strains will angel-harps employ, When Thou shalt all renew! And if the sons of God rejoice To hear a Saviour's name, How will the ransom'd raise their voice, To whom that Saviour came! So every kindred, tongue, and tribe, Assembling round the throne, Thy new creation shall ascribe To sovereign love alone. Topics: Creator-Spirit Languages: English

In vain the preacher cried, Repent

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #19 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: In vain the preacher cried, "Repent; Flee from impending wrath;" Headlong the world of rebels went Along its own broad path. They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, Built, planted, till the day When the flood came, and young and old Were swept at once away. A few that fear'd the warning word Escaped the doom of sin; The ark received them, and the Lord Shut safe His servants in. The tide of time that knows no turn, Like that ingulfing flood, Whelms with destruction those that spurn God's truth and Jesus' blood. But still his preachers cry, "Repent; Flee from sin's deadly doom;" Forth from the ark this call is sent, "Come in, there yet is room." Unshut the door, where Mercy stands, The perishing to save, With earnest eye, and outstretch'd hands, From death beyond the grave. Topics: Ark of safety; Flood Languages: English

A world of sinners once was drowned

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #20 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: A world of sinners once was drown'd, A deluge swept them all away; One family alone had found Mercy in that great Judgment Day. Forewarn'd of wrath to come, they fear'd, And, taught by God, prepared an ark, Which o'er the waves in sunshine steer'd, Where all below was dead and dark. Again the Spirit of the Lord Moved on the formless deep and void, And to the Patriarchs sight restored The relics of that world destroyed: A world without a breathing soul, Or sign of life in plant or tree; Stretch'd like a corpse from pole to pole, Untravell'd land, unvoyaged sea! Then from their hiding place they came, And straightway built an altar there; Whence rose to heaven the double flame Of pure burnt sacrifice and prayer. We, in an ark not made with hands, God's own new covenant of peace, Which on the rock of ages stands, Seek refuge till his anger cease. Then, as the cloud-born rainbow smiled On Noah's ransom'd ones, we trace Our heavenly Father reconciled In our incarnate Saviour's face. Topics: Ark of safety; Deluge, escape from Languages: English

When men once more were multiplied

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #21 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: When men once more were multiplied, In language and in heart the same, "Come, let us build a tower," they cried, "To heaven, and get ourselves a name." The Lord came down to see their boast, Troubled their speech, perplex'd their hands, And drove the panic-smitten host From Shinar's plains through unknown lands. A tower and temple more sublime, Whose top, indeed, to heaven shall reach, Is raised,--that men of every clime Again may have one heart, one speech. As varying instruments accord To form the sweetest minstrelsy, All hearts, as one, may love the Lord, All tongues, as one, in praise agree. Thus, till the head-stone be brought forth, To build that tower the saints unite; And to the work, from south to north, From east to west, all tribes invite. Let young and old, as duty calls, Help to erect God's House of Prayer; Till He hath gather'd in its walls Earth's scatter'd tribes, to bless them there. Topics: Babel Languages: English

Creator, Redeemer, and Spirit of Truth

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #22 (1854) Meter: 11.8.11.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Creator, Redeemer, and Spirit of Truth, One God over all evermore, In songs of thanksgiving, let manhood and youth Extol Thee, and praise, and adore. Thy power we behold in the works of Thy hand The heavens Thy glory declare; Thy Providence rules over ocean and land; All creatures that live are Thy care. Thy love beyond thought in the Gospel we trace; The gift of all gifts is Thy Son, Redeeming, restoring, and blessing our race, When fallen, condemn'd, and undone. Thy kindness, long-suffering and mercy to crown, The heirs of salvation to seal, And dwell in Thy people,--the Spirit came down; His influence now let us feel. The Father, the Son, and the Spirit of truth, One God over all evermore, Let manhood and age join with childhood and youth, To honour, praise, love, and adore. Topics: Adoration of the Creator; God in all things; Providence Languages: English

Return, my soul, unto thy rest

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #23 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Return, my soul, unto thy rest, From vain pursuits and madd'ning cares, From lonely woes that wring thy breast, The world's allurements,--Satan's snares. Return unto thy rest, my soul, From all the wanderings of thy thought, From sickness unto death made whole, Safe through a thousand perils brought. Then to thy rest, my soul, return From passions every hour at strife; Sin's works, and ways, and wages spurn, Lay hold upon eternal life. God is thy Rest,--with heart inclined To keep His Word, that Word believe; Christ is thy Rest,--with lowly mind. His light and easy yoke receive. Topics: Rest for the soul Scripture: Psalm 16:7 Languages: English

Behold the Book, whose leaves display

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #24 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Behold the Book, whose leaves display Jesus, the Life, the Truth, the Way; Read it with diligence, with prayer, Search it, and you shall find Him there. So let me read, digest, and learn, That all its truths I may discern; The entrance of Thy Word gives light, Lord, grant me to receive my sight. Topics: Bible Languages: English

Words of eternal life to me

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #25 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Words of eternal life to me, O may my faith receive the whole; Bound with my heart-strings, let them be Hid in the secret of my soul. Though heaven and earth shall pass away, These words of prophecy are sure, Unchangeable amidst decay, And pure as God himself is pure. Whoe'er to these shall add alloy, Or take one sacred fragment thence, Them and their works will God destroy; His arm shall be His truth's defence. Firm in that Truth may we abide, Till Christ our Lord appear again; Come, say the Spirit and the Bride, Lord Jesus, quickly come:--Amen! Topics: Holy Scriptures Languages: English

What is the World?

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #26 (1854) Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: What is the World?--a wildering maze, Where sin hath track'd ten thousand ways, Her victims to ensnare; All broad, and winding, and aslope, All tempting with perfidious hope, All ending in despair. 25 Millions of pilgrims throng those roads, Bearing their baubles or their loads, Down to eternal night; --One only path that never bends, Narrow, and rough, and steep, ascends From darkness into light. Is there no guide to show that path? The Bible!--He alone who hath The Bible need not stray; But He who hath, and will not give That light of life to all that live, Himself shall lose the way. Topics: Bible; Pilgrimage of life Languages: English

Thy law is perfect, Lord of light

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #27 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Thy law is perfect, Lord of light! Thy testimonies sure, The statutes of Thy realm are right, And thy commandments pure. Holy, inviolate Thy fear, Enduring as Thy throne: Thy judgments, chastening or severe, Justice and truth alone:-- More prized than gold,--than gold whose waste Refining fire expels; Sweeter than honey to my taste, Than honey from the cells. 26 Let these, O God! my soul convert; And make Thy servant wise; Let these be gladness to my heart, The day-spring to mine eyes. By these may I be warn'd betimes; Who knows the guilt within? Lord, save me from presumptuous crimes, Cleanse me from secret sin! So may the words my lips express, The thoughts that throng my mind, O Lord, my strength and righteousness! With Thee acceptance find. Topics: God's law Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English

The Word of God, the Word of truth

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #28 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: The Word of God, the Word of truth, Instruct our childhood, guide our youth, Uphold us through life's middle stage, And be our comfort in old age! 'Twas by that Word the heavens were made, By it the earth's foundations laid; All things that are on it depend, Their source and stay, their rule and end. By it Jehovah gave His law, Midst sounds of terror, sights of awe; By it the holy men of old A better covenant foretold. 27 Christ Jesus came, Himself "the Word;" His voice the powers of nature heard, In servant's form, they knew His call, The Son of God, the Lord of all. The Word of mercy which He brought, The Word of wisdom which He taught, His Word of grace, so full, so free, Our hope, our joy, our portion be. That Word, if early doom'd to death, Revive us at our latest breath, And when our souls in judgment stand, Decree our place at God's right hand. Topics: Word of God Languages: English

To us the voice of Wisdom cries

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #29 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: To us the voice of Wisdom cries, Hearken, ye children, and be wise; Better than gold the fruit I bear, Rubies to me may not compare, Happy the man who daily waits To hear me, watching at my gates; Wretched is he who scorns my voice, Death and destruction are his choice. To them that love me I am kind; And those who seek me early find; My Son, give me thine heart,--and learn Wisdom from folly to discern. 28 The Lord possess'd me, ere of old, His hand the firmament unroll'd; Before He bade the mountains stand, Or pour'd the ocean round the land. Rejoicing then before his throne, From everlasting I was known; Rejoicing still, as in His sight, With men on earth is my delight. Mark, the beginning of my law, --Fear ye the Lord with sacred awe; Mark the fulfilment of the whole, Love ye the Lord with all your soul. We hear, we learn; may we obey; Jesus, the life, the truth, the way, Wisdom and righteousness, we see, Grace and salvation all in Thee. Topics: Wisdom Scripture: Proverbs 8 Languages: English

O God, unseen, but not unknown

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #30 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: O God, unseen, but not unknown, Thine eye is ever fix'd on me; I dwell beneath Thy secret throne, Encompass'd by Thy Deity. Throughout this universe of space, To nothing am I long allied, For flight of time and change of place, My strongest, dearest bonds divide. 29 Parents I had, but where are they? Friends whom I knew, I know no more; Companions, once that cheer'd my way, Have dropp'd behind or gone before. Now I am one amidst a crowd Of life and action hurrying round; Now left alone,--for, like a cloud, They came, they went, and are not found. Even from myself sometimes I part: Unconscious sleep is nightly death, Yet surely by my couch Thou art, To prompt my pulse, inspire my breath. Of all that I have done and said, How little can I now recall: Forgotten things to me are dead; With Thee they live,--Thou know'st them all. Thou hast been with me from the womb, Witness to every conflict here; Nor wilt Thou leave me at the tomb, Before Thy bar I must appear. The moment comes-- the only one Of all my time to be foretold; Yet when, and how, and where, can none Among the race of man unfold:-- The moment comes, when strength shall fail, When, (health and hope and courage flown) I must go down into the vale And shade of death with Thee alone. 30 Alone with Thee!--in that dread strife Uphold me through mine agony, And gently be this dying life Exchanged for immortality. Then, when the unbodied spirit lands Where flesh and blood have never trod, And in the unveil'd presence stands, Of Thee, my Saviour and my God;-- Be mine eternal portion this, Since Thou wert always here with me, --That I may view Thy face in bliss, And be for evermore with Thee. Topics: Omniscience of God Scripture: Genesis 16:13 Languages: English

With men impossible

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #31 (1854) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: With men impossible! What hope remains for me? A sinner on the verge of hell, How? whither? shall I flee? "Flee from the wrath to come," I hear Jehovah say; What can I do--let doubt be dumb,-- What can I--but obey? His sceptre or His rod, Who shall control them?--None: All things are possible with God, He speaks, and it is done. 31 'Tis but to know His will, And in His power confide, Then faith may bid the sun stand still, Or walk upon the tide. The Lord can make a worm Almighty if He please, And at His single word perform Impossibilities. When to the blind man's eyes He saith "Behold!" 'tis so: And when He calls the dead, they rise, Though the grave's mouth cries "No!" Then, my Redeemer, then, From wrath to love I flee, The things impossible to men, Are possible with Thee. I, at Thy feet, in dust, My unbelief resign, In Thee alone is all my trust, Lord, save me, I am thine. Topics: Almightiness of God; Redeemer, a refuge of safety Scripture: Mark 10:27 Languages: English

A child of man, a child of God

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #32 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: A child of man, a child of God, How wide their states must be! Beneath His sceptre or His rod, His wrath or clemency. 32 Children of Adam, Adam's fall From primal innocence, Brought guilt and judgment on us all, Entail'd through one offence. Train'd in His image from our birth, We sinn'd, ourselves, and fell, Like him, from heirs of heaven on earth, To heirs of death and hell. Transgressors while we thus remain, In our own blood we lie; We must be born, be born again, Or die, for ever die. A child of man, a child of God, How can such union be? A worm created from a clod, Allied to Deity! Lo! love divine, for man undone, Devised the wondrous plan, The Son of God, God's only Son, Became the Son of man. Our path of life and death He trod, That we like Him might be, Though sons of men, the sons of God, Through His humanity. All glory to the Father's love, Who spared not His Son, Aud sent His Spirit from above, To seal what Christ had done. Topics: Sin, its universality Languages: English

A Child is Born, the Birth Proclaim

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #33 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: A child is born,--the birth proclaim, A son is given,--declare his name; Messiah, from the Fall foretold, The Deity in human mould; --That mould from which, God's image lost In Eden at so dire a cost, The new creation shall restore, And guilt efface its lines no more. Hail! to His rising from afar, He is the bright and morning star; His healing beams, ye nations, bless, He is the Sun of Righteousness To save His people from their sins, Jesus His suffering life begins; Ere long as Christ our sacrifice, The Holy and the Just One dies. Again His glorious name record, As David's Son and David's Lord; He mounts the mediatorial throne, To claim earth's kingdoms for his own: Him every eye again shall see Descend in power and majesty, His ransom'd in the clouds to meet, And put all foes beneath his feet. Topics: Christ Birth of; Messiah manifested; Millennial anticipations Languages: English

The Name, the Name o'er every name

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #34 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: The Name, the Name o'er every name In earth or heaven above, Let babes' and sucklings' lips proclaim And youth adore and love. Jesus, the Son of God most high, Whose image he express'd, The fullness of the Deity, In flesh made manifest:-- Jesus, the Son of Man became, Assumed our mortal breath, Endured the cross, despised the shame, And pour'd His soul in death. Jesus, omnipotent to save, Then triumph'd gloriously; O Death! where is thy sting? O Grave! Where is thy victory? Redemption in His blood begins, In His atonement ends; He saves His people from their sins; Who would not be His friends? To God the Father's glory, now, Jesus, Thy name we bless; Let every knee before it bow, And every tongue confess. Topics: Jesus name of Languages: English

Angels, the firstborn sons of light

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #35 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Angels, the firstborn sons of light, Since from their glorious seats they fell, Are outcasts in eternal night; There is no gospel preach'd in hell. Man, when beguiled from innocence, Saw death and judgment come on all; But Jesus died for his offence, To raise us higher than our fall. Angels, who kept their first estate, Who sinn'd not, knew not guilt or woe, In bliss beyond expression great, The bliss of pardon cannot know. We, born in sorrow and in sin, Yet by a new and living way To Paradise again brought in,-- May taste of sweeter joys than they, Oh! through Eternity to trace How much, how much hath been forgiven, The riches of redeeming grace, That, that must be the heaven of heaven. Lord Jesus Christ, who, for our sake, Wert pleased a child like us to be, Of every soul possession take, And new-create us all like Thee. Topics: Angels and men Languages: English

Let not the strong, the, rich, the wise

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #36 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Let not the strong, the, rich, the wise, Of knowledge, wealth, or power be vain, What mortals covet most, most prize, When won, how few can long retain! Heaven's noblest gift may prove a snare, Unsanctified by faith and prayer. He slept on pleasure's lap, and woke Shorn of his strength Poor Samson found The Lord had left him, when he broke The vow with which his life was bound; Blind, chain'd, enslaved, returning strength Brought death with his revenge at length. The wily traitor was betray'd In his own craft; though woven well, The net which for his king he laid Entangled wise Achitophel; Folly o'erruled what wisdom plann'd, He perish'd by his own false hand. "Soul, take thine ease eat, drink, rejoice, Through length of years," the rich man said; "Thou fool! this night," replied the voice That calls the living to the dead, "Thy soul shall be required of thee, Whose then shall all thy treasures be?" 37 Wise to salvation through His Word, And rich in faith His kingdom's heir, Strong in the strength of Christ my Lord; Be this my portion! 'tis my prayer: For this would I count all things loss, And glory only in the cross. Topics: Self deception; Soul, the deception of the; Vain confidence Languages: English

Come, ye that fear the Lord

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #38 (1854) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Come, ye that fear the Lord, And love Him while ye fear; Come, and with heart and hand record Your vow and covenant here. Vow to be His alone Who bought you with a price; Now render back to God His own, By free-will sacrifice. Here to His altar brought, Your covenant renew, To be in word, and deed, and thought, Faithful to Him and true. And true and faithful He To you will ever prove, Though hills were swept into the sea, And mountains should remove. Then be His law our choice, The joy of young and old, As sheep that hear their shepherd's voice, And follow to the fold. 39 So shall His staff and rod Conduct us and defend: God is a covenant-keeping God, And loves unto the end. Topics: Covenanting with God Languages: English

Where'er the Patriarch pitched his tent

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #39 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Where'er the Patriarch pitch'd his tent, He built an altar to his God, And sanctified, where'er he went, With faith and prayer, the ground he trod. Through all the East, for riches famed, Heaven's gifts, he set his heart on none; Nor, when the dearest was reclaim'd, Withheld his son, his only son. Wherefore, in blessing, he was blest; Friendless, the friend of God became; Long-wandering, every where found rest; Long child-less, nations bear his name. Nor nations born of blood alone, The father of the faithful he; Where'er his promised seed is known, Faith's heirs are his posterity. My God, what Thou hast made my home, Let me Thy sanctuary make; My God, if call'd by Thee to roam, Glad may I all for Thee forsake. 40 Thy law, Thy Love, be my delight, Whate'er I do, or think, or am, Walking by faith, and not by sight, Like a true child of Abraham. Topics: Abraham's walk with God; God's blessing to Abraham Scripture: Genesis 12:2 Languages: English

The Lord is my Shepherd

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #40 (1854) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: The Lord is my Shepherd, nor want shall I know; I feed in green pastures, safe-folded I rest; He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow, Restores me when wandering, redeems when opprest. Through the valley and shadow of death though I stray, Since Thou art my guardian no evil I fear; Thy rod shall defend me, Thy staff be my stay; No harm can befall, with my Comforter near. In the midst of affliction my table is spread; With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o'er; With perfume and oil, Thou anointest my head; O! what shall I ask of Thy Providence more? Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God! Still follow my steps, till I meet Thee above: 41 I seek, by the path which my forefathers trod Through the land of their sojourn, Thy kingdom of love. Topics: Good Shepherd Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English

The Lord is King: upon His throne

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #41 (1854) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: The Lord is King:--upon His throne, He sits in garments glorious: Or girds for war His armour on, In every field victorious: The world came forth at his command; Built on His word its pillars stand; They never can be shaken. The Lord was King ere time began, His reign is everlasting: When high the floods in tumult ran, Their foam to heaven up-casting, He made the raging waves His path; The sea is mighty in its wrath, But God on high is mightier. Thy testimonies, Lord, are sure; Thy realm fears no commotion; Firm as the earth, whose shores endure The eternal toil of ocean: And Thou with perfect peace wilt bless Thy faithful flock;--for holiness Becomes Thine house for ever. Topics: God Majesty of; Testimonies of God Scripture: Psalm 92 Languages: English

Searcher of hearts, to Thee are known

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #42 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Searcher of hearts! to Thee are known The inmost secrets of my breast At home, abroad, in crowds, alone, Thou mark'st my rising and my rest, My thoughts far off, through every maze, Source, stream, and issue,--all my ways. How from Thy presence should I go, Or whither from Thy Spirit flee, Since all above, around, below, Exist in Thine immensity? If up to heaven I take my way, I meet Thee in eternal day. If in the grave I make my bed With worms and dust, lo! Thou art there; If, on the wings of morning sped, Beyond the ocean I repair, I feel Thine all-controlling will, And Thy right hand upholds me still. "Let darkness hide me," If I say, Darkness can no concealment be; Night on Thy rising shines like day; Darkness and light are one with Thee: For Thou mine embryo-form didst view, Ere her own babe my mother knew. In me Thy workmanship display'd, A miracle of power I stand, Fearfully, wonderfully made, And framed in secret by Thine hand: 43 I lived, ere into being brought, Through Thine eternity of thought. How precious are Thy thoughts of peace, O God, to me! how great the sum! New every morn, they never cease; They were, they are, and yet shall come, In number and in compass more Than ocean's sands or ocean's shore. Search me, O God! and know my heart; Try me, my inmost soul survey; And warn Thy servant to depart From every false and evil way; So shall Thy truth my guidance be To life and immortality. Topics: Omnipresence of God; Omniscience of God Scripture: Psalm 39 Languages: English

The Christian warrior

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #43 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: The Christian warrior,--see him stand In the whole armour of his God: The Spirit's sword is in his hand; His feet are with the gospel shod; In panoply of truth complete, Salvation's helmet on his head: With righteousness, a breastplate meet; And faith's broad shield before him spread. He wrestles not with flesh and blood, But principalities and powers, Rulers of darkness, like a flood, Nigh, and assailing at all hours. 44 Nor Satan's fiery darts alone, Quench'd on his shield, at him are hurl'd; The traitor in his heart is known, And the dire friendship of this world. Undaunted to the field he goes; Yet vain were skill and valour there, Unless, to foil his legion-foes, The trustiest weapon were "all-prayer." With this omnipotence he moves, From this the alien armies flee, Till more than conqueror he proves, Through Christ who gives him victory. Thus, strong in his Redeemer's strength, Sin, death, and hell, he tramples down, Fights the good fight, and wins at length, Through mercy, an immortal crown. Topics: Christian soldier; Warrior, Christian Languages: English

Not by the brazen trumpet's voice

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #44 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Not by the brazen trumpet's voice, But the sweet sky-lark's early lay, Our tribes are summoned, to rejoice In God their Saviour on this day. Not to the battle-field we throng With deadly steel in murderous hands, But on our hill of peace the song Of triumph bursts from all our bands. 45 Then, in the temples of the Lord, Assembling round a throne of grace We sing, and pray, and hear the word, And meet our Maker face to face. Salvation's silver trumpet brings Heaven's richest music to our ears; Happy, whose heart with rapture springs, At the first welcome note he hears. He, when the last dread trumpet's tone The dead to second life shall call, May stand unmoved before the throne, Though stars, like lightnings, round him fall. He, where eternal sabbaths shine, Where all by God himself are taught, Lessons shall learn of truth divine, Of power and love, surpassing thought. Topics: Trumpet of salvation; War and peace Languages: English

Thank and praise Jehovah's name

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #45 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Thank and praise Jehovah's name For his mercies firm and sure, From eternity the same, To eternity endure. Let the ransom'd thus rejoice, Gather'd out of every land; As the people of his choice, Pluck'd from the destroyer's hand. 46 In the wilderness astray, Hither, thither, while they roam, Hungry, fainting by the way, Far from refuge, shelter, home; Then unto the Lord they cry; He inclines a gracious ear, Sends deliverance from on high, Rescues them from all their fear. To a pleasant land He brings, Where the vine and olive grow, Where from flowery hills the springs Through luxuriant valleys flow. O that men would praise the Lord, For His goodness to their race; For the wonders of His word, And the riches of His grace! They that mourn in dungeon-gloom, Bound in iron and despair, Sentenced to a heavier doom Than the pangs they suffer there;-- Foes and rebels once to God, They disdain'd His high control; Now they feel His fiery rod, Striking terrors through their soul. Wrung with agony, they fall To the dust, and, gazing round, Call for help;--in vain they call; Help, nor hope, nor friend are found. 47 Then unto the Lord they cry; He inclines a gracious ear, Sends deliverance from on high, Rescues them from all their fear. He restores their forfeit breath, Breaks in twain the gates of brass; From the bands and grasp of death, Forth to liberty they pass. O that men would praise the Lord, For his goodness to their race, For the wonders of His word, And the riches of His grace! Sinners, for transgression, see Sharp disease their youth consume, And their beauty, like a tree, Withering on an early tomb. Food is loathsome to their taste, And the eye revolts from light; All their joys to ruin haste, As the sunset into night. Then unto the Lord they cry; He inclines a gracious ear, Sends deliverance from on high, Rescues them from all their fear. He with health renews their frame, Lengthens out their number'd days, Let them glorify His name With the sacrifice of praise. 48 O that men would praise the Lord, For his goodness to their race, For the wonders of His word, And the riches of His grace! They that toil upon the deep, And, in vessels light and frail, O'er the mighty waters sweep, With the billow and the gale,-- Mark what wonders God performs, When He speaks, and, unconfined, Rush to battle all His storms, In the chariots of the wind. Up to heaven their bark is whirl'd On the mountain of the wave, Down as suddenly 'tis hurl'd To th' abysses of the grave. To and fro they reel and roll, As intoxicate with wine; Terrors paralyze their soul, Helm they quit, and hope resign. Then unto the Lord they cry; He inclines a gracious ear, Sends deliverance from on high, Rescues them from all their fear. Calm and smooth the surges flow, And where deadly lightning ran, God's own reconciling bow Metes the ocean with a span. 49 O that men would praise the Lord, For His goodness to their race, For the wonders of His word, And the riches of His grace! Topics: Deliverance from perils at sea; Deliverance from malignant disease; Deliverance from captivity; Deliverance in the wilderness; Deliverance of God's people Scripture: Psalm 7 Languages: English

Lord, Thou hast been Thy people's rest

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #46 (1854) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Lord, Thou hast been Thy people's rest, Through all their generations; Their refuge when by troubles prest, Their hope in tribulations: Thou, ere the mountains sprang to birth, Or ever Thou hadst form'd the earth, Art God from everlasting. Our life is like the transient breath, That tells a mournful story; Early or late, stopt short by death;-- And where is all our glory? Our days are threescore years and ten, And if the span be lengthened then, Their strength is toil and sorrow. Lo Thou hast set before Thine eyes All our misdeeds and errors; Our secret sins from darkness rise At Thine awakening terrors: Who shall abide the trying hour? Who knows the thunder of Thy power? We flee unto Thy mercy. 50 Lord, teach us so to mark our days, That we may prize them duly; So guide our feet in Wisdom's ways, That we may love Thee truly: Return, O Lord! our griefs behold, And with Thy goodness, as of old, O satisfy us early. Topics: Time, life, and man past, present, future Scripture: Psalm 90 Languages: English

O my soul! with all thy powers

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #47 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: O my soul! with all thy powers, Bless the Lord's most holy name; O my soul! till life's last hours, Bless the Lord, His praise proclaim; Thine infirmities He heal'd, He thy peace and pardon seal'd. He with loving-kindness crown'd thee, Satisfied thy mouth with good, From the snares of death unbound thee, Eagle-like thy youth renew'd: Rich in tender mercy He, Slow to wrath, to favour free. He will not retain displeasure, Though awhile He hide His face, Nor His God-like bounty measure By our merit, but His grace: As the heaven the earth transcends, Over us His care extends. 51 Far as east and west are parted, He our sins hath sever'd thus; As a father, loving-hearted, Spares his son, He spareth us; For He knows our feeble frame. He remembers whence we came. From eternity enduring, To eternity, the Lord, Still His people's bliss insuring, Keeps His covenanted word: Yea, with truth and righteousness, Children's children He will bless. As in heaven, His throne and dwelling, King on earth He holds His sway; Angels! ye in strength excelling, Bless the Lord, His voice obey: All His works beneath the pole Bless the Lord, with thee, my soul! Topics: God long-suffering of Scripture: Psalm 3 Languages: English

Go where a foot hath never trod

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #48 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: Go where a foot hath never trod, Through unfrequented forests flee; The wilderness is full of God, His presence dwells in every tree. To Israel and to Egypt dead, Moses the fugitive appears; Unknown he lived, till o'er his head Had fall'n the snow of fourscore years. 52 But God the wandering exile found, In His appointed time and place; The desert sand grew holy ground, And Horeb's rock a throne of grace. The lonely bush a tree became, A tree of beauty and of light! Involved with unconsuming flame, That made the moon around it night. Then came, the Eternal Voice that spake Salvation to the chosen seed; Thence went the Almighty arm that brake Proud Pharoah's yoke, and Israel freed. By Moses, old and slow of speech, These mighty miracles were shown; Jehovah's messenger! to teach That power belongs to God alone. Topics: Horeb; Moses in the desert Languages: English

He climbed the mountain; and behold

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #49 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: He climb'd the mountain; and behold! The land before him lay; Here Jordan's bounding waters roll'd, There Carmel stretch'd away. From northern Lebanon, outspread, To Araby the wild, Where strangers' lives the Patriarchs led, Their promised Canaan smiled: A land of fountains and of rills, Pure milk and honey flow'd; Whose stones were iron; from whose hills Brass in the furnace glow'd: 53 A land of corn, and wine, and oil, Whose trees with fruitage hung, While birds, to soothe the labourers' toil, Amid the branches sung. Valleys stood thick with golden grain, Goats bounded on the rocks, And white and dark, on slope and plain, Roam'd pasturing herds and flocks. But all the soil with blood was stain'd, Revenge and rapine strove; Pagan abominations reign'd In every haunted grove. From cities populous and proud The shrieks of children came, Where drums and cymbals led the crowd, Round Moloch's altar-flame. The Vision changed;--then Moses saw The Idols overthrown, God out of Zion giving law, God worship'd there alone. And still the vision grew more bright; On humble Bethlehem shined The star of Jacob, and a light To lighten all mankind, In silent trance the prophet gazed: "It is enough," he cried; His hands with holy rapture raised, Saw the Lord's Christ, and died. His spirit return'd to God who gave: His body, nowhere found, 54 Shall keep the secret of its grave Till the last trumpet sound. Topics: Moses death of; Pisgah-vision; Promised land Languages: English

When on Sinai's top I see

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #50 (1854) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: When on Sinai's top I see God descend in Majesty, To proclaim His holy law, All my spirit sinks with awe. When, in ecstasy sublime, Tabor's glorious steep I climb, At the too-transporting light, Darkness rushes 'o'er my sight. When on Calvary I rest, God, in flesh made manifest, Shines in my Redeemer's face, Full of beauty, truth, and grace. Here I would for ever stay, Weep and gaze my soul away; Thou art heaven on earth to me, Lovely, mournful Calvary. Topics: Calvary; Sinai; Tabor; Three mountains Languages: English

People of the living God

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #51 (1854) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Person Name: James Montgomery Lyrics: People of the living God, I have sought the world around, Paths of sin and sorrow trod, Peace and comfort nowhere found. 55 Now to you my spirit turns, Turns, a fugitive unbless'd; Brethren, where your altar burns, O receive me into rest! Lonely I no longer roam, Like the cloud, the wind, the wave; Where you dwell shall be my home, Where you die shall be my grave; Mine the God whom you adore, Your Redeemer shall be mine; Earth can fill my heart no more, Every idol I resign. Tell me not of gain or loss, Ease, enjoyment, pomp, and power, Welcome poverty and cross, Shame, reproach, affliction's hour: "Follow me!"--I know the voice; Jesus, Lord, Thy steps I see; Now I take Thy yoke by choice, Light Thy burden now to me. Topics: Heritage of God's people Languages: English

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