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Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Appears in 539 hymnals Topics: Sacraments/Rites Anointing of the Sick Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the king of heaven, To the throne your tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore God's praises sing. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting king! 2 Praise the Lord for grace and favor To all people in distress; Praise God, still the same as ever, Slow to chide, and swift to bless. Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious now God's faithfulness. 3 Father-like, God tends and spares us; Well our feeble frame he knows; Mother-like, God gently bears us, Rescues us from all our foes. Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely yet God's mercy flows. 4 Angels, in the heights adoring, You behold God face to face; Saints triumphant now adoring, Gathered in from ev'ry race: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace. Scripture: Psalm 103 Used With Tune: LAUDA ANIMA Text Sources: United Methodist Hymnal, based onHenry F. Lyte

Spirit of the Living God

Author: Daniel Iverson Meter: Irregular Appears in 99 hymnals Topics: Anointing Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27 Used With Tune: IVERSON Text Sources: Revival Songs, 1929

Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire

Author: Rabanus Maurus, 9th C.; John Cosin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 238 hymnals Topics: Holy Spirit Anointing of Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire, and kindle with celestial fire; thou the anointing Spirit art, who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart. 2 Thy blessed unction from above is comfort, life, and fire of love; enable with perpetual light the dullness of our blinded sight. 3 Anoint and cheer our soiled face with the abundance of thy grace; keep far our foes; give peace at home; where thou art guide, no ill can come. 4 Teach us to know the Father, Son, and thee, of both, to be but one; that through the ages all along thy praise may be our endless song: [Coda:] Praise to thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Scripture: Isaiah 11:2 Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR

How Firm a Foundation

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,126 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) First Line: How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word! What more can he say than to you he has said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed, For I am your God, and will still give you aid; I'll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand." 3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go, The rivers of woe shall not you overflow; For I will be with you, your troubles to bless, And sanctify to you, your deepest distress." 4 "The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose, I will not, I will not desert to its foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no never, no never forsake!" Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6 Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: "K" in Rippon's A Selection of Hymns", 1787

Liturgy of Anointing

Appears in 42 hymnals Topics: Anointing of the Sick First Line: Let us pray to the Lord Lyrics: Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. Used With Tune: [Let us pray to the Lord]

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,224 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick); Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast." I came to Jesus as I was, So weary, worn and sad; I found in him a resting place, And he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live." I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world’s light; Look unto me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright." I looked to Jesus, and I found In him my star, my sun; And in that light of life I’ll walk Till trav'ling days are done. Scripture: John 1:9 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 1,238 hymnals Topics: Sacraments/Rites Anointing of the Sick Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home. 2 Beneath the shadow of your throne Your saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is your arm alone, And our defence is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received its frame, From everlasting you are God, To endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages in your sight Are like an ev'ening gone, Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. 5 Time, like an ever rolling stream, Bears all our lives away; They fly, forgotten, as a dream Dies at the op'ning day. 6 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be now our guide while life shall last, And our eternal home. Scripture: Psalm 90 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Come, O Creator Spirit Blest

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 283 hymnals Topics: Holy Spirit Anointing of Lyrics: 1 Come, O Creator Spirit blest, and in our hearts take up your rest; Spirit of grace, with heav'nly aid come to the souls whom you have made. 2 You are the Comforter, we cry, sent to the earth from God Most High, fountain of life and fire of love, and our anointing from above. 3 Bringing from heav'n our sev'nfold dow'r, sign of our God's right hand of pow'r, O blessed Spirit, promised long, your coming wakes the heart to song. 4 Make our dull minds with rapture glow, let human hearts with love o'erflow; and when our feeble flesh would fail, may your immortal strength prevail. 5 Far from our souls the foe repel, grant us in peace henceforth to dwell; ill shall not come, nor harm betide, if only you will be our guide. 6 Show us the Father, Holy One, help us to know th'eternal Son; Spirit divine, forevermore you will we trust and you adore. Scripture: Ephesians 2:22 Used With Tune: GRACE CHURCH Text Sources: Latin, 10th cent.; Trans. cento; mod.

O Christ, the Healer

Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Appears in 37 hymnals Topics: Sacraments/Rites Anointing of the Sick First Line: O Christ, the healer, we have come Lyrics: 1 O Christ, the healer, we have come To pray for health, to plead for friends. How can we fail to be restored, When reached by love that never ends? 2 From ev'ery ailment flesh endures Our bodies clamor to be freed; Yet in our hearts we would confess That wholeness is our deepest need. 3 How strong, O Lord, are our desires, How weak our knowledge of ourselves! Release in us those healing truths Unconscious pride resists or shelves. 4 In conflicts that destroy our health We recognize the world's disease; Our common life declares our ills: Is there no cure, O Christ, for these? 5 Grant that we all, made one in faith, In your community may find The wholeness that, enriching us, Shall reach the whole of humankind. Used With Tune: ERHALT UNS HERR

What a Mighty God We Serve

Meter: Irregular Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Anointed; Anointed Lyrics: What a mighty God we serve. What a mighty God we serve. Angels bow before you, heaven and earth adore you. What a mighty God we serve. Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:17 Used With Tune: MIGHTY GOD Text Sources: Traditional African folk song

On Eagle's Wings

Author: Michael Joncas, b. 1951 Appears in 45 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) First Line: You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord Refrain First Line: And he will raise you up on eagle's wings Scripture: Exodus 19:4 Used With Tune: [You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord]

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Author: Thomas A. Dorsey, 1899-1993 Meter: Irregular Appears in 111 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-6 Used With Tune: PRECIOUS LORD

The Anointing Spirit

Author: Bp. John Cosin (1594-1672) Appears in 203 hymnals Topics: Holy Spirit Anointing of First Line: Come Holy Ghost, in love, shed on us Scripture: 1 John 2:20 Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG

Be Still, My Soul

Author: Katharina von Schlegel; Jane Borthwick, 1813-1897 Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 177 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) First Line: Be still, my soul – the Lord is on thy side! Used With Tune: FINLANDIA Text Sources: Neue Sammlung Geistliche Lieder, 1752

The Great Physician

Author: William Hunter (1811-1877) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 697 hymnals Topics: Ordinances Anointing with Oil, Healing First Line: The great Physician now is near Refrain First Line: Sweetest note in seraph song Scripture: James 5:15 Used With Tune: THE GREAT PHYSICIAN

Healing River of the Spirit

Author: Ruth C. Duck, b. 1947 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING Text Sources: Circles of Care

There Is a Balm in Gilead

Meter: Irregular Appears in 106 hymnals Topics: Anointing First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: Refrain: There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole, there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. 1 Sometimes I feel discouraged, and think my work’s in vain, but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. [Refrain] 2 If you cannot preach like Peter, if you cannot pray like Paul, you can tell the love of Jesus and say, “He died for all.” [Refrain] Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: African American spiritual (USA)

Spirit of God, descend upon my heart

Author: George Croly Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 341 hymnals Topics: Holy Ghost Anointing of Used With Tune: MORECAMBE

O Bless the Lord, My Soul

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 191 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) First Line: O bless the Lord, my soul! Lyrics: 1 O bless the Lord, my soul! His grace to thee proclaim! And all that is within me join To bless his holy name! 2 O bless the Lord, my soul! His mercies bear in mind! Forget not all his benefits! The Lord to thee is kind. 3 He clothes us with his love; Upholds us with his truth; He heals all our infirmities And ransoms us from death. 4 Then bless his holy name, Whose grace hath made us whole, Whose loving kindness crowns our days! O bless the Lord, my soul! Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5 Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS (WILLIAMS)

Behold, My Servant

Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Holy Spirit Anointing of First Line: "Behold my Servant," says the LORD Scripture: Isaiah 42 Used With Tune: BOVINA Text Sources: Vers. OPC/URCNA 2016

Arise, O LORD, into Your Resting Place

Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Anoint First Line: Let your priests be clothed with righteousness Lyrics: Opening Refrain: Arise, O LORD, into your resting place, you and the ark of your strength. Refrain: Arise, O LORD, into your resting place, you and the ark of your strength. 1 Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; let your faithful people sing with joy. For your servant David's sake, do not turn away the face of your anointed. [Refrain] 2 For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired her for his habitation. "This shall be my resting place forever; here will I dwell, for I delight in her." [Refrain] 3 "I will surely bless her provisions and satisfy her poor with bread. I will clothe her priests with salvation and her faithful people will rejoice and sing." Final Refrain: Arise, O LORD, into your resting place, you and the ark of your strength. Arise, O LORD, into your resting place, you and the ark of your strength. Scripture: Psalm 132 Used With Tune: [Let your priests be clothed with righteousness] Text Sources: Refrain: Book of Common Prayer, 1979

Arise, My Soul, Arise

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 885 hymnals Topics: Names and Office of Christ Anointed Lyrics: 1 Arise, my soul, arise, Shake off thy guilty fears; The bleeding Sacrifice In my behalf appears; Before the throne my Surety stands, My name is written on His hands. 2 He ever lives above, For me to intercede; His all-redeeming love, His precious blood to plead; His blood atoned for all our race, And sprinkles now the throne of grace. 3 Five bleeding wounds He bears, Received on Calvary; They pour effectual prayers, They strongly speak for me: "Forgive him, O forgive," they cry, "Nor let that ransomed sinner die!" 4 The Father hears Him pray, His dear Anointed One; He cannot turn away The presence of His Son: His Spirit answers to the blood, And tells me I am born of God. 5 My God is reconciled, His pardoning voice I hear: He owns me for His child, I can no longer fear: With confidence I now draw nigh, And "Father, Abba Father!" cry. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 49:16 Used With Tune: ST. GODRIC

The LORD Ever Answer Your Cries of Distress

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Anoint Lyrics: 1 The LORD ever answer your cries of distress; may Jacob's God keep you, whose name you confess. God send you relief from his holiest place, and grant you from Zion support by his grace. 2 And may he remember each sacrifice made, accept on the altar your offerings laid, fulfill, in his love, the desire of your heart— success to each one of your plans to impart. 3 With joy we will shout when your vict'ry is won; we'll lift up our banners in God's name alone. The LORD in his mercy receive your request, and grant your petitions as seems to him best. 4 Now truly I know that the LORD from above protects his anointed in covenant love; from heaven he hears and attends to his cry, and saves by the pow'r of his right hand on high. 5 In horses or chariots some trust for defense; the name of the LORD is our strong confidence. They're brought to their knees, while in strength we arise. O prosper the king, LORD, and answer our cries! Scripture: Psalm 20 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO Text Sources: Scottish Psalter, alt.

Sequence for Pentecost

Author: Peter J. Scagnelli, b. 1949 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Sacraments/Rites Anointing of the Sick First Line: Holy Spirit, Lord divine Used With Tune: VENI, SANCTE SPIRITUS Text Sources: 13th C.

The Lord is my light and my salvation

Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Sacraments/Rites Anointing of the Sick First Line: The Lord is my light and my help Scripture: Psalm 27 Used With Tune: [The Lord is my light and my help]

Ivory Palaces

Author: Henry Barraclough Meter: 9.6.9.6 with refrain Appears in 95 hymnals Topics: Anointed; Anointed First Line: My Lord has garments so wondrous fine Refrain First Line: Out of the ivory palaces Lyrics: 1 My Lord has garments so wondrous fine, and myrrh their texture fills; its fragrance reached to this heart of mine, with joy my being thrills. Refrain: Out of the ivory palaces into a world of woe, only his great eternal love made my Savior go. 2 His life had also its sorrows sore, for aloes had a part; and when I think of the cross he bore, my eyes with teardrops start. [Refrain] 3 His garments, too, were in cassia dipped, with healing in a touch; each time my feet in some sin have slipped, he took me from its clutch. [Refrain] 4 In garments glorious he will come, to open wide the door; and I shall enter my heavenly home, to dwell forevermore. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 46:6-8 Used With Tune: IVORY PALACES

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 234 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: RESIGNATION

Anointing of the Sick

Appears in 640 hymnals Topics: Anointing of the Sick

Gospel

Appears in 459 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Anointing of the Sick First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Used With Tune: [Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia]

Shine Thou upon Us, Lord

Author: John Ellerton Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 53 hymnals Topics: Holy Spirit Anointing of Lyrics: 1 Shine thou upon us, Lord, true light of men, today, and through the written Word thy very self display, that so from hearts which burn with gazing on thy face thy little ones may learn the wonders of thy grace. 2 Breathe thou upon us, Lord, thy Spirit's living flame, that so with one accord our lips may tell thy name. Give thou the hearing ear, fix thou the wand'ring thought, that those we teach may hear the great things thou hast wrought. 3 Speak thou for us, O Lord, in all we say of thee; according to thy Word let all our teaching be, that so thy lambs may know their own true Shepherd's voice, where'er he leads them go, and in his love rejoice. 4 Live thou within us, Lord; thy mind and will be ours; be thou belov'd, adored, and served with all our pow'rs, that so our lives may teach thy children what thou art, and plead, by more than speech, for thee with ev'ry heart. Scripture: Exodus 4:12 Used With Tune: LEONI

Hail to the Lord's Anointed!

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 843 hymnals Topics: Names and Office of Christ Anointed First Line: Hail to the Lord's Anointed Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free, To take away transgression And rule in equity. 2 He comes with succor speedy To those who suffer wrong; To help the poor and needy, And bid the weak be strong: To give them songs for sighing; Their darkness turn to light, Whose souls, condemned and dying, Were precious in His sight. 3 He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth; And love, joy, hope, like flowers, Spring in His path to birth. Before Him on the mountains Shall peace, the herald, go; And righteousness in fountains From hill to valley flow. 4 To Him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend; His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end. The tide of time shall never His covenant remove; His Name shall stand forever,-- That Name to us is Love. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: AURELIA

Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 820 hymnals Topics: Holy Spirit Anointing of Lyrics: 1 Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes, The Saviour promised long: Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne, And ev'ry voice a song. 2 On him the Spirit, largely poured, Exerts his sacred fire; Wisdom and might, and zeal and love, His holy breast inspire. 3 He comes, the pris'ners to release, In Satan's bondage held; The gates of brass before him burst, The iron fetters yield. 4 He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure; And with the treasures of his grace To enrich the humble poor. 5 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim; And heav'n's eternal arches ring With thy beloved Name. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 61:1 Used With Tune: ST. SAVIOUR

O Spirit of the living God

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 373 hymnals Topics: Holy Spirit Anointing of Used With Tune: MELCOMBE

The Kingship of Jesus Christ

Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Christ Anointed First Line: Wherefore do the nations rage Lyrics: 1 Wherefore do the nations rage And the people vainly dream That in triumph they can wage War against the King supreme? Christ His Son a scoff they make, And the rulers, plotting, say: Their dominion let us break Let us cast their yoke away, Their dominion let us break, Let us cast their yoke away. 2 But the Lord will scorn them all, Calm, He sits enthroned on high; Soon His wrath will on them fall, Sore displeased He will reply: Yet according to My will I have set My King to reign, And on Zion's holy hill My Anointed I maintain; And on Zion's holy hill My Anointed I maintain. 3 This His word shall be made known, This Jehovah's firm decree: Thou art My beloved Son, Yea I have begotten Thee. All the earth at Thy request I will give Thee for Thy own; Then Thy might shall be confessed And Thy foes be overthrown; Then Thy might shall be confessed And Thy foes be overthrown. 4 Therefore, kings, be wise, give ear, Hearken, judges of the earth; Learn to serve the Lord with fear. Mingle trembling with your mirth. Kiss the Son, lest o'er our way His consuming wrath should break; But supremely blest are they Who in Christ their refuge take; But supremely blest are they Who in Christ their refuge take. Scripture: Psalm 2 Used With Tune: HERALD ANGELS

Steal Away to Jesus

Appears in 117 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) First Line: My Lord, he calls me Refrain First Line: Steal away, steal away Lyrics: Refrain: Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home, I ain't got long to stay here. 1 My Lord, he calls me, He calls me by the thunder; The trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] 2 Green trees are bending, Poor sinners stand a trembling; The trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] 3 My Lord, he calls me, He calls me by the lightning; The trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 Used With Tune: [My Lord, he calls me] Text Sources: Traditional

The Lord unto His Christ Has Said

Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Anointing Of Christ Scripture: Psalm 110 Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS NEW

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 900 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) Lyrics: 1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy Like the wideness of the sea; There’s a kindness in his justice Which is more than liberty. There is plentiful redemption In the blood that has been shed; There is joy for all the members In the sorrows of the Head. 2 For the love of God is broader Than the measures of the mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. If our love were but more simple We should take him at his word, And our lives would be thanksgiving For the goodness of our Lord. 3 Troubled souls, why will you scatter Like a crowd of frightened sheep? Foolish hearts, why will you wander From a love so true and deep? There is welcome for the sinner And more graces for the good; There is mercy with the Savior, There is healing in his blood. Scripture: Mark 6:30-34 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

Pour out Thy Spirit

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 209 hymnals Topics: Holy Spirit Anointing of First Line: Pour out Thy Spirit from on high Used With Tune: MELCOMBE

Delight in Church Ordinances

Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Christ Anointed First Line: O Lord of Hosts, how lovely Lyrics: 1 O Lord of Hosts, how lovely, Thy tabernacles are; For them my heart is yearning In banishment afar. My souls is longing, fainting, Thy sacred courts to see; My heart and flesh are crying, O living God, for Thee. 2 Beneath Thy care the sparrow Finds place for peaceful rest; To keep her young in safety The swallow finds a nest; Then, Lord, my King Almighty, Thy love will shelter me; Beside Thy holy altar My dwelling-place shall be. 3 Blest they who dwell in Zion, Whose joy and strength Thou art; Forever they will praise Thee, Thy ways are in their heart. Tho' tried, their tears like showers Shall fill the springs with peace, And all the way to Zion Their strength shall still increase. Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: ST. EDITH

Gospel

Appears in 71 hymnals Topics: Anointing of the Sick First Line: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ Used With Tune: [Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ]

O Wherefore Do the Nations Rage

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Anointing Of Believers Lyrics: 1 O wherefore do the nations rage, And kings and rulers strive in vain, Against the Lord of earth and heaven To overthrow Messiah's reign? 2 Their strength is weakness in the sight Of Him who sits enthroned above; He speaks, and judgments fall on them Who tempt His wrath and scorn His love. 3 By God's decree His Son receives The nations for His heritage; The conquering Christ supreme shall reign As King of kings, from age to age. 4 Be wise, ye rulers of the earth, And serve the Lord with godly fear; With reverent joy confess the Son While yet in mercy He is near. 5 Delay not, lest His anger rise, And ye should perish in your way; Lo, all that put their trust in Him Are blest indeed, and blest for aye. Scripture: Psalm 2 Used With Tune: UXBRIDGE

The angel of the Lord will rescue those who fear him

Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Sacraments/Rites Anointing of the Sick First Line: I will bless the Lord at all times Scripture: Psalm 34 Used With Tune: [I will bless the Lord at all times] Text Sources: Psalm response: Lectionary for Mass

Hark! What Mean Those Holy Voices?

Author: John Cawood Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 723 hymnals Topics: Names and Office of Christ Anointed First Line: Hark! what mean those holy voices Lyrics: 1 Hark! what mean those holy voices Sweetly sounding through the skies? Lo, th'angelic host rejoices; Heav'nly hallelujahs rise. 2 Listen to the wondrous story Which they chant in hymns of joy: "Glory in the highest, glory! Glory be to God Most High! 3 "Peace on earth, good will from heaven, Reaching far as man is found; Souls redeemed, and sins forgiven; Loud our golden harps shall sound. 4 "Christ is born, the great Anointed; Heaven and earth His praises sing. O receive whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest, and King. 5 "Hasten, mortals, to adore Him; Learn His name, and taste His joy, Till in heaven ye sing before Him, 'Glory be to God Most High!'" 6 Let us learn the wondrous story Of our great Redeemer’s birth; Spread the brightness of His glory, Till it cover all the earth! Amen. Used With Tune: ÄR DET RINGA KALL ATT TJÄNA

Unfailing response from the mercy seat

Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Christ Anointed First Line: O Lord, to Thee I cry Scripture: Psalm 28:1-2 Used With Tune: [O Lord, to Thee I cry]

My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord, my God

Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Sacraments/Rites Anointing of the Sick Scripture: Psalm 63 Used With Tune: [My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord, my God]

True Blessedness

Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Christ Anointed First Line: Lord God of Hosts, in mercy Lyrics: 1 Lord God of Hosts, in mercy My supplication hear; Almighty and all-faithful, Our fathers' God, give ear; Our shield and great defender, No longer hide Thy face, But look upon Thy servant, Anointed by Thy grace. 2 In Thy blest courts to worship, My God, a single day Is better than a thousand While far from Thee I stray; Tho' in a lowly station, the service of my Lord I choose above all pleasures That sinful ways afford. 3 A sun and shield forever Is God, the Lord Most High; To those who walk uprightly No good will He deny; His saints, His grace receiving, Shall soon His glory see; O Lord of Hosts, most blessed Are they that trust in Thee. Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: CRUX CHRISTI

Psalm 23: I Shall Live in the House of the Lord

Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) First Line: The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want Refrain First Line: I shall live in the house of the Lord Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: [The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want]

Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

Author: Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 87 hymnals Topics: Names and Office of Christ Anointed Lyrics: 1 Stricken, smitten, and afflicted, See Him dying on the tree! 'Tis the Christ by man rejected; Yes, my soul, 'tis He, 'tis He! Many hands were raised to wound Him, None would interpose to save; But the deepest stroke that pierced Him Was the stroke that Justice gave. 2 Ye who think of sin but lightly, Nor suppose the evil great, Here may view its nature rightly, Here its guilt may estimate. Mark the Sacrifice appointed! See who bears the awful load! 'Tis the Word, the Lord's Anointed, Son of Man, and Son of God. 3 Here we have a firm foundation, Here the refuge of the lost; Christ the Rock of our salvation: Christ the Name of which we boast. Lamb of God, for sinners wounded! Sacrifice to cancel guilt! None shall ever be confounded Who on Him their hope have built. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 53:4 Used With Tune: WO IST JESUS, MEIN VERLANGEN