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All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Author: Edward Perronet; John Rippon Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,425 hymnals First Line: All hail the power of Jesus' name! Lyrics: 1. All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him,
crown Him Lord of all.
2. Ye chosen seed of Israel's race,
Ye ransomed from the fall,
Hail Him who saves you by His grace,
And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him,
crown Him Lord of all.
3. Let ev'ry kindred, ev'ry tribe,
On this terrestrial ball,
To Him all majesty ascribe,
And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him,
crown Him Lord of all.
4. O that with yonder sacred throng
We at His feet may fall!
We'll join the everlasting song,
And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him,
crown Him Lord of all. Scripture: Revelation 5:13 Used With Tune: MILES LANE
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Praise for the Fountain opened
Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,473 hymnals First Line: There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Emmanuel's veins Refrain First Line: Will you wash in the crimson tide Lyrics: 1 There is a fountain filled with blood
Drawn from Immanuel's veins;
And sinners, plunged beneath that flood,
Lose all their guilty stains:
Lose all their guilty stains,
Lose all their guilty stains;
And sinners, plunged beneath that flood,
Lose all their guilty stains.
2 The dying thief rejoiced to see
That fountain in his day;
And there may I, though vile as he,
Wash all my sins away:
Wash all my sins away,
Wash all my sins away;
And there may I, though vile as he,
Wash all my sins away.
3 Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood
Shall never lose its pow'r,
Till all the ransomed Church of God
Be saved, to sin no more:
Be saved, to sin no more,
Be saved, to sin no more;
Till all the ransomed Church of God
Be saved to sin no more.
4 E'er since by faith I saw the stream
Thy flowing wounds supply,
Redeeming love has been my theme,
And shall be till I die:
And shall be till I die,
And shall be till I die;
Redeeming love has been my theme,
And shall be till I die.
5 When this poor lisping, stamm'ring tongue
Lies silent in the grave,
Then in a nobler, sweeter song
I'll sing Thy pow'r to save:
I'll sing Thy pow'r to save,
I'll sing Thy pow'r to save;
Then in a nobler, sweeter song
I'll sing Thy pow'r to save.
Sing Joyfully, 1989 Topics: Blood; Christ Blood of; Passion; liturgical Communion Songs
Praise for the Fountain opened
Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,304 hymnals First Line: Alas! And did my Savior bleed Lyrics: 1 Alas! And did my Savior bleed,
And did my Sovereign die!
Would He devote that sacred head
For sinners such as I!
2 Was it for crimes that I had done
He suffered on the tree?
Amazing pity! Grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!
3 Well might the sun in darkness hide,
And shut its glories in,
When Christ, the great Redeemer, died
For human creatures' sin.
4 But drops of grief can ne’er repay
The debt of love I owe;
Here, Lord, I give my self away;
’Tis all that I can do.
Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5 Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM
Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,996 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross
on which the Prince of Glory died,
my richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.
2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
save in the death of Christ, my God;
all the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.
3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet,
sorrow and love flow mingled down,
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown?
4 Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were an offering far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Christ's Passion Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Used With Tune: HAMBURG
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Holy Fortitude
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,941 hymnals First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross Topics: Warfare, Spiritual; Warfare, Christian
Holy Fortitude
Joy to the World
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,857 hymnals First Line: Joy to the world! the Lord is come! Topics: Scripture Songs
Joy to the World
Come, ye that know and love the Lord
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,787 hymnals Topics: God is Love
Come, ye that know and love the Lord
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,736 hymnals Lyrics: 1. O for a thousand tongues to sing
my great Redeemer's praise,
the glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace!
2. My gracious Master and my God,
assist me to proclaim,
to spread through all the earth abroad
the honors of thy name.
3. Jesus! the name that charms our fears,
that bids our sorrows cease;
'tis music in the sinner's ears,
'tis life, and health, and peace.
4. He breaks the power of canceled sin,
he sets the prisoner free;
his blood can make the foulest clean;
his blood availed for me.
5. He speaks, and listening to his voice,
new life the dead receive;
the mournful, broken hearts rejoice,
the humble poor believe.
6. Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb,
your loosened tongues employ;
ye blind, behold your Savior come,
and leap, ye lame, for joy.
7. In Christ, your head, you then shall know,
shall feel your sins forgiven;
anticipate your heaven below,
and own that love is heaven. Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; Adoration and Praise; Aldersgate; Heritage; Jesus Christ Name of; Processionals; Salvation; Testimony and Witness; Zeal Used With Tune: AZMON
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
O happy day, that stays my choice
Author: P. Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,700 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O happy day, that stays my choice
On Thee, my Saviour and my God;
Well may this glowing heart rejoice,
And tell Thy goodness all abroad.
2 Here rest, my oft-divided heart,
Fixed on thy God, thy Saviour, rest;
Who with the world would grieve to part
When called on angels' food to feast?
3 High Heaven that heard the solemn vow,
That vow renewed shall daily hear;
Till in life’s latest hour I bow,
And bless in death a bond so dear.
Amen. Used With Tune: [O happy day, that stays my choice]
O happy day, that stays my choice
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,621 hymnals First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
in a believer's ear!
It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
and drives away our fear.
2 It makes the wounded spirit whole
and calms the troubled breast;
'tis manna to the hungry soul,
and to the weary, rest.
3 O Jesus, shepherd, guardian, friend,
my Prophet, Priest, and King,
my Lord, my Life, my Way, my End,
accept the praise I bring.
4 How weak the effort of my heart,
how cold my warmest thought;
but when I see you as you are,
I'll praise you as I ought.
5 Till then I would your love proclaim
with every fleeting breath;
and may the music of your name
refresh my soul in death.
Psalter Hymnal, 1987 Topics: Adoration; Christ Name of ; Worship; liturgical Songs of Response
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807; John Rees, 19th cent. Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,421 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
that saved 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 relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!
3 The Lord has promised good to me,
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.
4 Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'tis grace that brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
5 When we've been there ten thousand years,
bright shining as the sun,
we've no less days to sing God's praise
than when we'd first begun.
Topics: The Christian Life Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN Text Sources: A Collection of Sacred Ballads, 1790, compiled by Richard Broaddus and Andrew Broaddus (st. 5);
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
There Is a land of pure delight
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,402 hymnals Topics: Canaan; Israel In the Desert; Life Everlasting ; Promised land Used With Tune: ST. MARGUERITE
There Is a land of pure delight
O for a Closer Walk with God
Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,368 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O for a closer walk with God,
A calm and heavenly frame,
A light to shine upon the road
That leads me to the Lamb!
2 Return, O holy Dove, return,
Sweet messenger of rest!
I hate the sins that made Thee mourn
And drove Thee from my breast.
3 The dearest idol I have known,
Whate'er that idol be,
Help me to tear it from Thy throne,
And worship only Thee.
4 So shall my walk be close with God,
Calm and serene my frame;
So purer light shall mark the road
That leads me to the Lamb.
Amen. Topics: Aspiration; Christ Lamb of God; Commitment; Devotion; Hope; Walking with God; Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Scripture: Psalm 51:12 Used With Tune: BEATITUDO
O for a Closer Walk with God
A Charge to Keep I Have
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,351 hymnals First Line: A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify Topics: Loyalty Used With Tune: BOYLSTON
A Charge to Keep I Have
On Jordan's Stormy Banks
Author: Samuel Stennett, 1727-1795 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,331 hymnals First Line: On Jordan's stormy banks I stand Refrain First Line: I am bound for the promised land Topics: Heaven and Eternity Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:31 Used With Tune: PROMISED LAND
On Jordan's Stormy Banks
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,239 hymnals Topics: Anniversaries; God the Father His Care and Guidance; Psalm Adaptations; Worship
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
When I can read my title clear
Author: Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,228 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When I can read my title clear
To mansions in the skies,
I bid farewell to every fear,
And wipe my weeping eyes.
2 Should earth against my soul engage,
And hellish darts be hurled;
Then I can smile at Satan's rage,
And face a frowning world.
3 Let cares like a wild deluge come,
And storms of sorrow fall,
May I but safely reach my home,
My God, my heaven, my all!
4 There shall I bathe my weary soul
In seas of heavenly rest;
And not a wave of trouble roll
Across my peaceful breast. Topics: The Order of Salvation Faith and Justification; Advent, Second Sunday Used With Tune: LAUD
When I can read my title clear
I Heard the Voice
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,226 hymnals First Line: I heard the voice of Jesus say Topics: The Gospel Used With Tune: NOX PRAECESSIT
I Heard the Voice
Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,218 hymnals First Line: Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers Topics: Comforter; Repentance; Whitsunday
Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone
Author: Thomas Shepherd Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,195 hymnals Topics: Cross of Believer; Christ Cross of; Cross of the believer
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone
O For a Heart to Praise My God
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,162 hymnals Topics: Christ Example; Righteousness
O For a Heart to Praise My God
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,129 hymnals Topics: God the Father His Providence; liturgical Scripture Songs
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
While shepherds watched their flocks
Author: Nahum Tate Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,099 hymnals First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
all seated on the ground,
an angel of the Lord came down,
and glory shone around.
2 "Fear not," said he for mighty dread
had seized their troubled mind
"glad tidings of great joy I bring
to you and all mankind.
3 "To you, in David's town, this day
is born of David's line
a Savior, who is Christ the Lord;
and this shall be the sign:
4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find
to human view displayed,
all simply wrapped in swaddling clothes
and in a manger laid."
5 Thus spoke the angel. Suddenly
appeared a shining throng
of angels praising God, who thus
addressed their joyful song:
6 "All glory be to God on high,
and to the earth be peace;
to those on whom his favor rests
goodwill shall never cease."
Psalter Hymnal, 1987 Topics: Scripture Songs; Christ Birth of; liturgical Scripture Songs
While shepherds watched their flocks
Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve
Author: Philip Doddridge, d. 1751 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,053 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve,
And press with vigor on;
A heavenly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.
2 A cloud of witnesses around
Hold thee in full survey:
Forget the steps already trod,
And onward urge thy way.
3 'Tis God's all-animating voice
That calls thee from on high;
'Tis His own hand presents the prize
To thine aspiring eye:
4 That prize with peerless glories bright,
Which shall new lustre boast,
When victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems
Shall blend in common dust.
5 Blest Saviour, introduced by Thee,
Have I my race begun;
And crowned with victory, at Thy feet
I'll lay my honors down.
Amen.
Topics: The Christian Life Christian Service Used With Tune: LONDON NEW
Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
Author: St. Bernard of Clairvaux; Edward Caswall Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,024 hymnals First Line: Jesus! the very thought of Thee Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of thee
with sweetness fills the breast;
but sweeter far thy face to see,
and in thy presence rest.
2 O hope of every contrite heart,
O joy of all the meek,
to those who fall, how kind thou art!
How good to those who seek!
3 But what to those who find? Ah, this
nor tongue nor pen can show;
the love of Jesus, what it is,
none but his loved ones know.
4 Jesus, our only joy be thou,
as thou our prize wilt be;
Jesus, be thou our glory now,
and through eternity.
United Methodist Hymnal, 1989 Topics: Adoration; Adoration; Ancient Hymns; Christ Name of ; Devotional; Historical; Inner Life; Worship; liturgical Communion Songs Text Sources: Latin, 12th century
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,000 hymnals First Line: Come let us join our cheerful songs Text Sources: A Song of the Lamb (para.)
Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs
When all Thy mercies, O my God
Author: Joseph Addison Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 999 hymnals Topics: Faith; God's watchfulness Used With Tune: GENEVA
When all Thy mercies, O my God
Majestic sweetness sits enthroned
Author: Samuel Stennett Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 892 hymnals Topics: Ascension; Brotherhood; Christ Love to; Jesus Christ our Lord His ascension; Trinity VI Evening Prayer General Used With Tune: CAITHNESS
Majestic sweetness sits enthroned
Father, whate'er of earthly bliss
Author: Anne Steele Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 871 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father, whate'er of earthly bliss
Thy sovereign will denies,
Accepted at Thy throne of grace,
Let this petition rise:
2 Give me a calm, a thankful heart,
From every murmur free;
The blessings of Thy grace impart,
And make me live to Thee.
3 Let the sweet hope that Thou art mine
My life and death attend;
Thy presence through my journey shine
And bless its happy end.
Topics: The Church Year Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity; Submission Used With Tune: [Father, whate'er of earthly bliss]
Father, whate'er of earthly bliss
It came upon the midnight clear
Author: Edmund H. Sears (1810-1876) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 870 hymnals
It came upon the midnight clear
Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 849 hymnals Topics: Intercession; Prayer Hymns about; liturgical Prayer Songs
Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire
Jerusalem, My Happy Home
Author: F. B. P., 16th cent. Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 841 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem, my happy home,
Name ever dear to me!
When shall my labors have an end?
Thy joys when shall I see?
2 O happy harbor of the saints!
O sweet and pleasant soil!
In thee no sorrow may be found,
No grief, no care, no toil.
3 In thee no sickness may be seen,
No hurt, no ache, no sore;
In thee there is no dread of death,
But life forevermore.
4 Thy saints are crowned with glory great;
They see God face to face;
They triumph still, they still rejoice:
Most happy is their case.
5 There Mary sings Magnificat
With tune surpassing sweet;
And all the virgins chant their parts,
Sitting about her feet.
7 There Magdalene hath left her moan
And cheerfully doth sing
With blessed saints whose harmony
In ev'ry street doth ring.
8 Apostles, martyrs, prophets there
Around my Savior stand;
And soon my friends in Christ below
Will join the glorious band.
9 Jerusalem, my happy home!
My soul still pants for thee;
Then shall my labors have an end,
When I thy joy shall see.
Topics: Heaven's Eternal Joy; Trinity 27 Used With Tune: LAND OF REST
Jerusalem, My Happy Home
Salvation, O the joyful sound
Author: Watts; Heber Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 840 hymnals Topics: Salvation Provisions of the Gospel Used With Tune: FOUNTAIN
Salvation, O the joyful sound
The Son of God goes forth to war
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 837 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Son of God goes forth to war,
A kingly crown to gain;
His blood red banner streams afar;
Who follows in His train?
2 Who best can drink his cup of woe,
Triumphant over pain;
Who patient, bears his cross below,
He follows in His train.
3 The martyr first, whose eagle eye
Could pierce beyond the grave;
Who saw his Master in the sky,
And call'd on Him to save.
4 Like Him, with pardon on his tongue,
In midst of mortal pain,
He prayed for them that did the wrong:
Who follows in His train.
5 A glorious band, the chosen few,
On whom the spirit came:
Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew,
And mock'd the cross and flame.
6 They met the tyrant's brandish'd steel,
The lion's gory mane,
They bow'd their necks the death to feel:
Who follows in their train?
7 A noble army--men and boys,
The matron and the maid;
Around the Saviour's throne rejoice,
In robes of light array'd.
8 They climb'd the steep ascent to heaven
Through peril, toil and pain;
O God, to us may grace be given
To follow in their train.
Amen. Topics: Apostles and Saints; Festivals Used With Tune: LAMBETH
The Son of God goes forth to war
Grace, 'tis a charming sound
Author: Rev. Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 826 hymnals Topics: Grace of God in Christ
Grace, 'tis a charming sound
Hark, the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes
Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 820 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hark, the glad sound! the Savior comes:
the Savior promised long!
Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne,
and ev'ry voice a song.
2 He comes, the pris'ners to release,
in Satan's bondage held;
the gates of brass before him burst,
the iron fetters yield.
3 He comes, the broken heart to bind,
the bleeding soul to cure,
and with the treasures of his grace
to enrich the humble poor.
4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of peace,
thy welcome shall proclaim,
and heav'n's eternal arches ring
with thy beloved name. Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Used With Tune: BRISTOL
Hark, the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes
Jesus, my all, to heaven is gone
Author: Cennick Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 785 hymnals
Jesus, my all, to heaven is gone
Father of mercies! in Thy Word
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 755 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies! in Thy Word
What endless glory shines!
For ever be Thy Name adored
For these celestial lines.
2 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice,
Spreads heavenly peace around;
And life and everlasting joys
Attend the blissful sound.
3 O may these heavenly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see,
And still increasing light.
4 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord,
Be Thou for ever near;
Teach me to love Thy sacred word,
And view my Saviour there.
Amen. Topics: Holy Scriptures Used With Tune: CHESTERFIELD
Father of mercies! in Thy Word
Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 742 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Your Lord and King adore;
Mortals give thanks and sing,
And triumph evermore:
Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice,
Rejoice, again, I say rejoice!
2 Jesus the Saviour reigns,
The God of truth and love,
When he had purg'd our stains
He took his seat above:
Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice,
Rejoice, again, I say rejoice!
3 His kingdom cannot fail,
He rules o'er earth and heav'n;
The keys of death and hell
Are to our Jesus giv'n:
Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice,
Rejoice, again, I say rejoice!
4 He sits at Gods right-hand,
Till all his foes submit;
And bow to his command,
And fall beneath his feet:
Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice,
Rejoice, again, I say rejoice!
5 He all his foes shall quell,
Shall all our sins destroy;
And every bosom swell
With pure seraphic joy:
Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice,
Rejoice, again, I say rejoice!
6 Rejoice in glorious hope,
Jesus the Judge shall come;
And take his servants up
To their eternal home:
We soon shall hear the archangel's voice,
The trump of God shall sound, Rejoice! Topics: Rejoicing
Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Come, humble sinner, in whose breast
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 702 hymnals Lyrics:
1.
Come, humble sinner, in whose breast
A thousand thoughts revolve,
Come, with your guilt and fear oppressed,
And make this last resolve.
Used With Tune: FAIRFIELD
Come, humble sinner, in whose breast
One Sweetly Solemn Thought
Author: Phoebe Cary Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 699 hymnals First Line: One sweetly solemn tho't Topics: Funeral; Heaven Eternal Home Scripture: Romans 13:11 Used With Tune: OZREM
One Sweetly Solemn Thought
There Is a Green Hill Far Away
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 695 hymnals Topics: Christ Death of; Christ Passion; Recessionals
There Is a Green Hill Far Away
O for a faith that will not shrink
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 689 hymnals Lyrics: O for a faith that will not shrink,
Though pressed by every foe;
That will not tremble on the brink
Of any earthly woe!
2 That will not murmur nor complain
Beneath the chastening rod;
But, in the hour of grief or pain,
Will lean upon its God;
3 A faith that shines more bright and clear
When tempests rage without;
That, when in danger, knows no fear,
In darkness feels no doubt.
4 That bears, unmoved, the world’s dread frown,
Nor heeds its scornful smile;
That seas of trouble cannot drown,
Nor Satan’s arts beguile;
5 A faith that keeps the narrow way
Till life’s last hour is fled,
And with a pure and heavenly ray
Lights up a dying bed.
6 Lord, give us such a faith as this,
And then, whate’er may come,
We’ll taste e’en here, the hallowed bliss
Of an eternal home. Topics: Faith Increase of, prayed for; Faith Strong; Fidelity; Steadfastness, prayed for Used With Tune: NAOMI
O for a faith that will not shrink
While Thee I seek, protecting Power
Author: Helen M. Williams Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 684 hymnals Lyrics: 1 While Thee I seek, protecting Power,
Be my vain wishes stilled;
And may this consecrated hour
With better hopes be filled.
2 Thy love the powers of thought bestowed,
To Thee my thoughts would soar:
Thy mercy o'er my life hast flowed;
That mercy I adore.
3 In each event of life, how clear
Thy ruling hand I see;
Each blessing to my soul more dear,
Because conferred by Thee.
4 In every joy that crowns my days,
In every pain I bear,
My heart shall find delight in praise,
Or seek relief in prayer.
5 When gladness wings my favored hour,
Thy love my thoughts shall fill;
Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower,
My soul shall meet Thy will.
6 My lifted eye, without a tear,
The lowering storm shall see;
My steadfast heart shall know no fear;
That heart will rest on Thee.
Amen. Topics: Home and Personal Use; Faith; Submission Used With Tune: [While Thee I seek, protecting Power]
While Thee I seek, protecting Power
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
Author: Henry W. Baker Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 677 hymnals Lyrics: 1. The King of love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never,
I nothing lack if I am His
And He is mine forever.
2. Where streams of living water flow
My ransomed soul He leadeth,
And where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.
3. Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
But yet in love He sought me,
And on His shoulder gently laid,
And home, rejoicing, brought me.
4. In death’s dark vale I fear no ill
With Thee, dear Lord, beside me;
Thy rod and staff my comfort still,
Thy cross before to guide me.
5. Thou spread’st a table in my sight;
Thy unction grace bestoweth;
And O what transport of delight
From Thy pure chalice floweth!
6. And so through all the length of days
Thy goodness faileth never;
Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise
Within Thy house forever. Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA Text Sources: Hymns Ancient and Modern (London: 1868)
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
Not ashamed of the Gospel
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 674 hymnals First Line: I'm not ashamed to own my Lord Topics: Duties and Trials Steadfastness and Growth in Grace Scripture: 1 John 1:9 Used With Tune: DEVIZES
Not ashamed of the Gospel
Lord, in the Morning Thou Shalt Hear
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 656 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Lord, in the morning Thou shalt hear
My voice ascending high;
To Thee will I direct my prayer,
To Thee lift up mine eye.
2. Up to the hills, where Christ is gone
To plead for all His saints,
Presenting at His Father’s throne,
Our songs and our complaints.
3. Thou art a God before whose sight
The wicked shall not stand;
Sinners shall ne’er be Thy delight,
Nor dwell at Thy right hand.
4. But to Thy house will I resort,
To taste Thy mercies there;
I will frequent Thine holy court,
And worship in Thy fear.
5. O may Thy Spirit guide my feet
In ways of righteousness!
Make ev’ry path of duty straight
And plain before my face
6. My watchful enemies combine
To tempt my feet astray;
They flatter, with a base design
To make my soul their prey.
7. Lord, crush the serpent in the dust,
And all his plots destroy;
While those that in Thy mercy trust,
Forever shout for joy.
8. The men that love and fear Thy name
Shall see their hopes fulfill’d;
The mighty God will compass them
With favor as a shield. Used With Tune: WARWICK Text Sources: The Psalms of David, 1719
Lord, in the Morning Thou Shalt Hear
Rest for the weary Soul
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 646 hymnals First Line: O where shall rest be found
Rest for the weary Soul
How Precious Is the Book Divine
Author: John Fawcett, 1740-1817 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 635 hymnals Topics: Guidance; Word of God Used With Tune: ST. PETER
How Precious Is the Book Divine
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