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A broken heart, my God, my King!

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a240 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 A broken heart, my God, my King! Is all the sacrifice I bring: The God of grace will ne'er despise A broken heart for sacrifice. 2 My soul lies humbled in the dust, And owns thy dreadful sentence just; Look down, O Lord, with pitying eye, And save the soul condemned to die. 3 Then will I teach the world Thy ways; Sinner shall learn Thy sov'reign grace; I'll lead them to my Savior's blood, And they shall praise a pard'ning God. 4 O may Thy love inspire my tongue; Salvation shall be all my song, And all my power shall join to bless The Lord, my Strength and Righteousness. Topics: The Catechism Repentance Languages: English

A few more years shall roll

Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: ELH91895 #d1 (1895) Languages: English

A great and mighty wonder

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a35 (1895) Lyrics: 1 A great and mighty wonder Our Christmas festal brings: On earth, a lowly Infant, Behold the King of kings. 2 The Word is made incarnate, Descending from on high; And Cherubim to shepherds Sing anthems from the sky. 3 And we with them triumphant, Repeat the hymn again: "To God on high be glory, And peace on earth to men!" 4 While thus they sing your Monarch, Those bright angelic bands, Rejoice, ye vales and mountains! Ye oceans, clap your hands! 5 Since all He comes to ransom, By all be He adored, The Infant born in Bethlehem, The Savior and the Lord! 6 And idol-forms shall perish, And error shall decay, And Christ shall wield His scepter, Our Lord and God for aye. Topics: The Church Year Christmas Languages: English

A holy state is wedded life

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a343 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 A holy state is wedded life And blest, where God joins man and wife: A type of Jesus and His Bride, Beloved and honored at His side. 2 Where manly worth and gentle grace In godliness keep step apace, There wedded love grows never stale, Nor heaven's blessings ever fail. 3 Where by the Word the Lord is Guest, And all through faith and prayer is blest, There with God's grace will all be filled, And God Himself that house will build. 4 The skillful hand and stronger arm, Still plied with zeal and ardor warm, With watchful eye and frugal care, Full soon a competence prepare. 5 This chaste estate of Paradise, Is left to man below the skies; Prolific harbinger of good, Perennial fount of brotherhood: 6 From this all stations emanate, The Home the Church, and Powers of State; Blest nursery of virtuous worth, Be thou held sacred still on earth! Topics: The Catechism The Christian Household Languages: English

A hymn of glory let us sing

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a94 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 A hymn of glory let us sing; New hymns throughout the world shall ring; By a new way none ever trod, Christ mounteth to the throne of God. 2 May our affections thither tend, And thither constantly ascend, Where, seated on the Father's throne, Thee, reigning in the heavens, we own! 3 Be Thou our present Joy, O Lord! Who wilt be ever our Reward: And as the countless ages flee, May all our glory be in Thee! Topics: The Church Year Ascension Languages: English

A Lamb bears all the guilt away

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a67 (1895) Lyrics: 1 A Lamb bears all its guilt away The world thus to deliver, All sins of sinners patiently It bears and murmurs never. It goes, and weak and sick is made, An offering on the altar laid, All pleasure it forsaketh, Submits to shame, and scorn, and wrath, To anguish, wounds, stripes, cross, and death, This cup with gladness taketh. 2 This spotless Lamb, our soul’s great Friend, And everlasting Savior, God chooseth sin’s dread reign to end And bring us to His favor. Go forth, my Son! redeem to Thee The children who’re exposed by me To punishment and anger. The punishment is great, and dread The wrath, but Thou Thy blood shalt shed, And free them thus this danger. 3 Shrine of my heart! now opened be, To thee shall now be given Fair treasures that far greater be Than earth, and sea, and heaven. Away, gold of Arabia, Myrrh, calamus, and cassia! Far better I discover. My priceless treasure is, O Thou My Jesus! what so freely now From Thy wounds floweth over! 4 And when at last heav’n’s gate I see, And taste the kingdom’s pleasure, This blood shall then my purple be, I’ll clothe me in this treasure; It shall be then my glorious crown, In which I’ll stand before the throne Of God, with none to blame me; And as a bride in fair array, I’ll stand beside my Lord that day, Who woo’d, and then will claim me. Topics: The Church Year Passion Languages: English

A little child, the Savior came

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a347 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 A little child, the Savior came, The mighty God was still His Name; And angels worshipped as He lay, The seeming infant of a day. 2 He who a little child began Saved children, too, by sin defiled, And still proclaims the message free: Let little children come to Me. 3 We bring, at Thy beloved behest, Thy heirs in Holy Baptism blest, Through Christian nurture, faith, and prayer, That they may all Thy blessings share. 4 O give Thine angels charge, good Lord! To keep them Thy way and Word; Be throughout life Thy blessings given, And in the end take them to heaven. Topics: The Catechism The Christian Household Languages: English

A pilgrim and a stranger, I journey here below

Author: Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: ELH91895 #d2 (1895) Languages: English

A star is moving through the sky

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a58 (1895) Lyrics: 1 A star is moving through the sky, Halleluia. Before the wise men, wondrously. Halleluia. Halleluia. 2 They know by this that heaven's great King, Halleluia. Good news to them on earth doth bring. Halleluia. Halleluia. 3 Thus come they unto Bethlehem, Halleluia. Thy lamp, O Lord, is lighting them. Halleluia. Halleluia. 4 Gold, incense, myrrh, to Him they bear, Halleluia. And psalms, and hymns, and songs prepare. Halleluia. Halleluia. 5 Thus should we also, all our days, Halleluia. To Jesus offer holy praise. Halleluia. Halleluia. 6 Praise to the Father, and The son, Halleluia. And Holy Ghost upon one throne. Halleluia. Halleluia. 7 Praise to the Holy Trinity, Halleluia. From now to all eternity. Halleluia. Halleluia. Topics: The Church Year Presentation Languages: English

A tower of strength our God is still!

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a144 (1895) Lyrics: 1 A tower of strength our God is still! A mighty Shield and Weapon; He is our help from all the ill That hath us now o'ertaken. The old bitter foe Now means deadly woe: Deep guile and great might Are his dread arms in fight, On earth is not his equal. 2 With might of ours here naught is done, Our loss were soon effected: But for us fights the Valiant One, Who God Himself elected. Ask you: "Who is He?" Christ Jesus: here see Great Sabaoth's Lord! There is no other God: His is the field forever. 3 Though devils all the world should fill, All watching to devour us, We tremble not, we fear no ill, They cannot overpower us. This world's prince may still Scowl fierce as he will, He can harm us none, For he is judged—undone; One little Word o'erthrows him. 4 The Word of God they shall let stand And not a thank have for it, Here Christ Himself leads the command With His great gifts and Spirit; And take they our life, Goods, fame, child and wife, When their worst is done, They yet have nothing won; The kingdom ours remaineth. Topics: The Church Year Reformation Languages: English

Abide with me, fast falls the eventide

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a440 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Abide with me! fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me! 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see. O Thou who changes not, abide with me! 3 Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word, But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord, Familiar, condescending, patient, free, Come, not to sojourn, but abide with me. 4 Come not in terrors as the King of kings, But kind and good, with healing on Thy wings; Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea; O Friend of sinners, thus abide with me! 5 Thou on my head in early youth didst smile, And, though rebellious and perverse meanwhile, Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee: On to the close, O Lord, abide with me! 6 I need Thy presence every passing hour: What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me! 7 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless: Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me! 8 Hold Thou Thy Cross before my closing eyes, Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies: Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me! Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Consummation Contemplation of Death Languages: English

Abide with us, Lord Jesus!

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a8 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Abide with us, Lord Jesus! Thy grace sustain our hearts, That Satan may not harm us With his malignant arts. 2 Abide with the assurance Of Thy redeeming word, That peace, now and hereafter, Be ours through Thee, O Lord. 3 Abide, and with Thy radiance Cheer us, resplendent Light; Thy truth direct, and keep us From error's gloomy night. 4 Abide, and let Thy blessing, Lord, rest on us alway, All needful strength and graces Grant Thou us day by day. 5 Abide, be Thy protection Our safety, tower and shield Lest world and Satan fell us, And drive us from the field. 6 Abide then with us, Savior! Our constant, faithful Friend; Grant steadfastness and patience, And vict'ry in the end. Topics: Sunday Close of Service Languages: English

According to Thy gracious word, In meek humility

Author: James Mongtomery Hymnal: ELH91895 #d3 (1895) Languages: English

Again the Lord of life and light

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a292 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Again the Lord of life and light Awakes the kindling ray; Dispels the darkness of the night, And pours increasing day. 2 O what a night was that which wrapped A sinful world in gloom! O what a Sun that broke, this day, Triumphant from the tomb! 3 This day be grateful homage paid, And loud hosannas sung: Let gladness dwell in every heart, And praise on every tongue. 4 Ten thousand, thousand lips shall join To hail this welcome morn. Which scatters blessings from its wings To nations yet unborn. Topics: The Catechism; Daily Devotion Sunday Morning Languages: English

Ah God, my days are dark indeed

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a416 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Ah God, my days are dark indeed, How oft this aching heart must bleed! The narrow way how filled with pain, That I must pass ere heaven I gain! How hard to teach this flesh and blood To seek alone th'eternal good! 2 Ah whither now for comfort turn? For Thee, my Jesus, do I yearn; In Thee have I, howe'er distrest, Found ever counsel, aid, and rest; I cannot all forsaken be While still my heart can trust in Thee. 3 Jesus, my only God and Lord, What sweetness in Thy name is stored! So dark and hopeless is no grief But Thy sweet name can bring relief, So keen no sorrows' rankling dart But Thy sweet name can heal my heart. 4 Jesus, my Boast, my Light, my Joy, The Treasure nought can e'er destroy, No words, no song that I can frame Speak half the sweetness of Thy name! They only all its power shall prove Whose hearts have learnt Thy faith and love. 5 Jesus, my Bridegroom and my Crown, If Thou but smile the world may frown, In Thee lie depths of joy untold, Far richer than her richest gold; Whene'er I do but think of Thee, Thy dews drop down and solace me; 6 Let me this flesh and blood control, From sin and shame preserve my soul, And keep me steadfast in the faith, Then I am Thine in life and death: Jesus, Consoler, bend to me! Ah would I were e'en now with Thee! Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Walk of Godliness Cross and Consolation Languages: English

Alas! and did my Savior bleed

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a64 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed, And did my Sov'reign die? Would He devote that sacred head For such a worm as I? 2 Was it for crimes that I have done, He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut His glories in, When God the mighty Maker died For man the creature's sin! 4 Thus might I hide my blushing face, While His dear cross appears; Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt mine eyes to tears. 5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe; Here, Lord, I give myself away, 'Tis all that I can do. Topics: The Church Year Passion Languages: English

Alas! my God! my sins are great

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a236 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Alas my God! my sins are great, My conscience doth upbraid me; And now I find that in my strait No man hath power to aid me. 2 And though I flee, in my despair, In some low spot to hide me, My griefs would still be with me there, Thy hand still hold and guide me. 3 Nay, Thee I seek!—I merit naught, Yet pity and restore me; Be not Thy wrath, just God, my lot, Thy Son hath suffered for me. 4 O curb my heart, forgive my guilt, Make Thou my patience firmer, For they must miss the good Thou wilt, Who at Thy chasting murmur. 5 Then deal with me as seems Thee best, Thy grace will help me bear it, If but at last I see Thy rest, And with my Savior share it. Topics: The Catechism Repentance Languages: English

All glory be to God on High

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a1 (1895) Lyrics: 1 All glory be to God on High, Who hath our race befriended! To us no harm shall now come nigh, The feud at last is ended; God showeth His good will to men, And peace shall dwell on earth again; O thank Him for His goodness! 2 We praise, we worship Thee, we trust And give Thee thanks forever, O Father, that Thy rule is just And wise, and changes never: Thy boundless power o'er all things reigns, Done is whate'er Thy will ordains; Blest we that Thou art Ruler! 3 O Jesus Christ, our God and Lord, Son of Thy heavenly Father, O Thou who hast our peace restored And straying sheep dost gather, Thou Lamb of God, to Thee on high, From out our depths we sinners cry, Have mercy on us, Jesus! 4 O Holy Ghost, Thou precious Gift, Thou Comforter unfailing, O'er Satan's snares our souls uplift, And let Thy power availing Avert our woes and calm our dread; For us the Savior's blood was shed, We trust in Thee to save us! Topics: Sunday On Opening Service Languages: English

All hail the power of Jesus' name, Let angels prostrate fall

Author: John Rippon; Edward Perronet Hymnal: ELH91895 #d4 (1895) Languages: English

All things hang on our possessing

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a326 (1895) Lyrics: 1 All depends on our possessing God's free love and grace and blessing, Though all earthly wealth depart; He who God for His hath taken, 'Mid the changing world unshaken, Keeps a free, heroic heart. 2 He who hitherto hath fed me And to many a joy hath led me, Is and ever shall be mine; He who did so gently school me, He who still doth guide and rule me, Will not leave me now to pine. 3 Shall I weary me with fretting O'er vain trifles and regretting Things that never can remain? I will strive but that to to win me Which can shed true rest within me, Rest the world must seek in vain. 4 When my heart with longing sickens, Hope again my courage quickens; For my wish shall be fulfilled, If is please His most will most tender: Life and soul I will surrender Unto Him on whom I build. 5 Well He knows how best to grant me All the longing hopes that haunt me; All things have their proper day. I to Him would dictate never, As God will, so be it ever, When He wills I will obey. 6 If on earth He bids me linger, He will guide me with His finger Through the years that now look dim; All that earth has fleets and changes, As a river onward ranges, But I rest in peace on Him. Topics: The Catechism Daily Duty Languages: English

Almighty Father, heav'nly King!

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a353 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Almighty Father, heav'nly King! Who rules the world above, Accept the tribute children bring Of gratitude and love. 2 To Thee, each morning, when we rise, Our early vows we pay; And ere the night hath closed our eyes, We thank Thee for the day. 3 Our Savior, ever good and kind, To us His Word hath given; That children, such as we, may find The path that leads to heaven. 4 O Lord, extend Thy gracious hand to guide our erring youth; And lead us to that blissful land Where dwells eternal truth. Topics: The Catechism The Christian Household Languages: English

Almighty God, Thy Word is cast

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a10 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Almighty God, Thy Word is cast Like seed upon the ground; O let the dew of heaven descend, And shed its influence round. 2 Let not the foe of Christ and man This holy seed remove; Make it take root in every heart, And grow in faith and love! 3 Let not this world's deceitful cares, Nor worldly wealth and joy, Nor scorching beam, nor stormy blast, The rising plant destroy. 4 Where'er the word of life is sown, A large increase bestow, That all who hear Thy message, Lord, Its saving power may know. Topics: Sunday Close of Service Languages: English

Almighty Lord of earth and heaven

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a206 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Almighty Lord of earth and heaven, The Ten Commandments Thou hast given Reveal how wicked I have been, And make me dread the curse of sin. 2 I've loved the creature more than Thee, And sinned against Thy majesty; My love and trust to Thee denied, On self and man my soul relied. 3 My lips have oft, from heart profane, Employed Thy holy name in vain; Forgetful of Thy cov'nant grace, How seldom have I sought Thy face! 4 In sinful cares or work, or play, I've often spent Thy holy day, Despised Thy Word, strayed from Thy fold, And left Thy benefits untold. 5 My parents oft I've disobeyed, Their good with evil deeds repaid: I've been unchaste in word and deed, And careless of my neighbor's need. Topics: The Catechism The Decalogue Languages: English

Am I a soldier of the cross

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a382 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross? A foll'wer of the Lamb? And shall I fear to own His cause, Or blush to speak His name? 2 Must I be carried to the skies On flow'ry beds of ease? While others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas? 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God? 4 Sure I must fight if I would reign; Increase my courage, Lord! I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy word. 5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war Shall conquer though they die; They see the triumph from afar, With faith's discerning eye. 6 When that illustrious day shall rise, And all thine armies shine, In robes of vict'ry through the skies, The glory shall be Thine. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Walk of Godliness Christian Resolve and Holiness Languages: English

An awful mystery is here

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a267 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 An awful mystery is here To challenge faith and waken fear; The Savior comes as food divine, Concealed in earthly bread and wine. 2 This world is loveless—but above, What wondrous boundlessness of love! The King of Glory stoops to me My spirit’s life and strength to be. 3 In consecrated wine and bread No eye perceives the myst'ry dread; But Jesus’ word is strong and clear; My body and My blood are here. 4 How dull are all the powers of sense Employed on proofs of love immense! The richest food remains unseen, And highest gifts appear how mean! 5 But here we have no boon of earth, And faith alone discerns its worth: The word, not sense, must be our guide, And faith assure, since sight’s denied. 6 Lord! show us still that Thou art good, And grant us evermore this food; Give faith to ev'ry wav'ring soul, And make each wounded spirit whole. Topics: The Catechism Holy Communion Languages: English

And must this body die?

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a450 (1895) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 And must this body die? This mortal frame decay? And must these active limbs of mine Lie mould'ring in the clay? 2 Corruption, earth, and worms, Shall but refine this flesh, Till my triumphant spirit comes To put it on afresh. 3 God, my Redeemer, lives, And ever, from the skies, Looks down and watches all my dust, Till He shall bid it rise. 4 Arrayed in glorious grace Shall these vile bodies shine, And every shape, and every face, Look heav'nly and divine. 5 These lively hopes we owe To Jesus' dying love; We would adore His grace below, And sing His power above. 6 Dear Lord, accept the praise Of these our humble songs, Till tunes of nobler sound we raise With our immortal tongues. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Consummation Hope of Resurrection and Future Life Languages: English

And now the sun hath sunk to rest

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a315 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 And now the sun hath sunk to rest Again we bend the knee, And meekly lift our ev'ning thoughts, O God and King, to Thee: 2 To Thee, whom seraph hosts adore, Whom friends believe and fear, Whose mercy seat, in skies above, To contrite hearts is near. 3 Drive evil thoughts and dreams afar, And, waking or asleep, May heav'nly peace, Thy peace, O God, Through Christ our bosoms keep. 4 Let mercy fall on us like dew, And angel pinions play Around us, while the hours of night In silence pass away. 5 Each night beside the sable gate Of death the sleeper lies, And if we pass its portals, Lord, Let Eden greet our eyes. Topics: The Catechism; Daily Devotion Evening Languages: English

And shall we still be slaves

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a381 (1895) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 And shall we still be slaves, And in our fetters lie, When summoned by a voice divine T'assert our liberty? 2 Did Christ the Saviour bleed, Our freedom to obtain? And shall we trample on His blood, And glory in our chain? 3 Shall we go on to sin, Because His grace abounds; Or crucify the Lord again, And open all His wounds? 4 Forbid it, mighty God! Nor let it e'er be said That those, for whom Thy Son has died, In vice are lost and dead. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Walk of Godliness Christian Resolve and Holiness Languages: English

And will the Judge descend?

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a458 (1895) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 And will the Judge descend? And must the dead arise? And not a single soul escape His all-discerning eyes! 2 And from His righteous lips Shall this dread sentence sound; And, through the num'rous guilty throng, Spread black despair around? 3 "Depart from me, accursed, "To everlasting flame, For rebel-angels first prepared, Where mercy never came." 4 How will my heart endure The terrors of that day, When earth and heav'n, before His face, Astonished, shrink away? 5 But ere that trumpet shakes The mansions of the dead, Hark, from the Gospel's cheering sound, What joyful tidings spread! 6 Ye sinners, seek His grace Whose wrath ye cannot bear; Fly to the shelter of His cross, And find salvation there. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Consummation Judgment Languages: English

And wilt Thou pardon, Lord

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a239 (1895) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 And wilt Thou pardon, LORD, A sinner such as I? Although Thy book his crimes record, Of such a crimson dye? 2 So deep are they engraved, So terrible their fear-- The righteous scarcely can be saved, And where shall I appear? 3 O Thou, Physician blest, Make clean my guilty soul! And me, by many sins oppressed, Restore, and keep me whole! 4 I know not how to praise Thy mercy and Thy love; But deign Thy servant to upraise, And I shall learn above! Topics: The Catechism Repentance Languages: English

Angel, roll the rock away

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a81 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Angel, roll the rock away; Death, yield up the mighty prey: See, He rises from the tomb, Glowing with immortal bloom. 2 'Tis the Savior! angels, raise Fame's eternal trump of praise; Let the earth's remotest bound Hear the joy-inspiring sound. 3 Heav'n displays its portals wide; Glorious Hero, through them ride: King of glory! mount Thy throne, Thy great Father's, and Thine own. 4 Host of heav'n, seraphic fires! Raptured, sweep your sounding lyres; Sons of men! in humbler strain Sing your mighty Savior's reign. 5 Ev'ry note with wonder swell; Sin o'erthrown, and captive hell! Where is now, O Death! thy sting? Where thy terrors, vanquished king? Topics: The Church Year Easter Languages: English

Angels! from the realms of glory

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a59 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Angels! from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Ye, who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth: Come and worship-- Worship Christ, the new-born King. 2 Shepherds! in the fields abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night; God with us is now residing, Yonder shines the heav'nly light: Come and worship-- Worship Christ, the new-born King. 3 Sages! leave your contemplations; Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations, Ye have seen His natal star: Come and worship-- Worship Christ, the new-born King. 4 Saints! before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending, In His temple shall appear: Come and worship-- Worship Christ, the new-born King. Topics: The Church Year Presentation Languages: English

Another day has passed away

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a306 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Another day has passed away, A day of praise and prayer; Then come, my soul, thy God extol, And own Thy Savior's care. 2 Secure from harm, His mighty arm Has led me through the day, And from above, with gifts of love, He cheered me on my way. 3 Now, as of old, He leads His fold On meads of shady free; While on His breast, in sweetest rest, The ewe and lambkin lean. 4 Care not, says He, but trust in me, And I will care for you; My faithfulness and kindnesses And every morning new. 5 O bliss divine, that Christ is mine, Who thus attends His own! Then come, my soul, Thy God extol, And make His praises known. Topics: The Catechism; Daily Devotion Sunday Evening Languages: English

As by one's sin fell all our kin

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a248 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 As by one's sin fell all our kin, Conceived and born sin-stained, So by One's grace, who took the place Of all, are all regained. 2 The blood-red tide from Christ's cleft side, Shed for the good of all, Is laver pure to cleanse and cure All lost in Adam's fall. 3 Of it are born, though one forlorn, The saints in Him baptized, Its life receive all who believe That Jesus is the Christ. 4 His righteousness is crown and dress Of those who own Him Lord, Who, sin-oppressed, find in Him rest, And keep His faithful Word. 5 To God be praise through endless days, In whom we live and move, God—Father, Son, and Spirit—One, The Triune God of Love! Topics: The Catechism Justification Languages: English

As with gladness men of old

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a56 (1895) Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold; As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright: So, most gracious God, may we Evermore be led by Thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped To that lonely manger-bed, There to bend the knee before Him whom heav'n and earth adore; So may we, with willing feet, Ever seek Thy mercy-seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare At thy manger rude and bare! So may we, with holy joy, Pure and free from sin’s alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ! to Thee, our heav'nly King. 4 Holy Jesus! every day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Topics: The Church Year Presentation Languages: English

Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep!

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a443 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Asleep in Jesus! blessèd sleep! From which none ever wakes to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. 2 Asleep in Jesus! O how sweet To be for such a slumber meet! With holy confidence to sing That death hath lost its cruel sting. 3 Asleep in Jesus! peaceful rest! Whose waking is supremely blest; No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour That manifests the Savior's power. 4 Asleep in Jesus! O for me May such a blissful refuge be! Securely shall my ashes lie, The summons waiting from on high. 5 Asleep in Jesus! far from thee Thy kindred and their graves may be; But there is still a blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Consummation Death and Burial Languages: English

At Cana, Lord, Thou didst appear

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a341 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 At Cana, Lord, Thou didst appear To grace a marriage feast; We ask Thee likewise to be here, And be a wedding guest. 2 Upon the wedded pair look down, Who now have plighted hands; Their union with Thy favor crown, And bless their nuptial bands. 3 With gifts of grace their hearts endow, Of all rich dowries best! Their substance bless, and peace bestow, To sweeten all the rest. 4 In purest love their souls unite, That they, with Christian care, May make domestic burdens light, By taking mutual share. 5 True helpers may they prove indeed, In prayer and faith and hope; And see with joy a godly seed To build their household up. 6 On ev'ry soul assembled here, O make Thy face to shine; Thy goodness more our hearts can cheer Than richest food or wine. Topics: The Catechism The Christian Household Languages: English

At Jesus' feet our infant sweet

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a223 (1895) Lyrics: 1 At Jesus' feet our infant sweet We lay with all its stain, That renders it for heaven unmeet Until 'tis born again. We here embrace His proffered grace In this baptismal wave, Nor shall the world our trust efface-- The bath its soul will save. 2 We fail to see the Holy Three Concealed the font within, Mere water seems the mystery That cleanses us from sin; But who may tell what virtues dwell Through God's Word in that flood; Or who the simple faith repel That owns it Jesus' blood? 3 We bring our child by sin defiled, Then, dearest Lord! to Thee, Here clothe it in Thy nature mild, From sin here make it free; And buried here in death severe, To new life may it rise, And trained for Thee, with Thee appear Immortal in the skies. Topics: The Catechism Holy Baptism Languages: English

Awake, my soul! and with the sun

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a301 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul! and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake off dull sloth, and gladly rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 Lord, I my vows to Thee renew: Disperse my sins as morning dew; Guard my first springs of thought and will And with Thyself my spirit fill. 3 Direct, control, suggest, this day, All I design to do or say; That all my powers, with all their might, In Thy sole glory may unite. 4 All praise to Thee, who safe hast kept, And hast refreshed me, while I slept! O Savior, when from death I wake, Let me of endless life partake. Topics: The Catechism; Daily Devotion Morning Languages: English

Awake, my soul, in joyful lays

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a368 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, in joyful lays, And sing thy great Redeemer’s praise; He justly claims a song from me, His loving-kindness, O how free! 2 He saw me ruined in the fall, Yet loved me notwithstanding all; He saved me from my lost estate, His loving-kindness, O how great! 3 Though num'rous hosts of mighty foes, Though earth and hell my way oppose, He safely leads my soul along, His loving-kindness, O how strong! 4 When trouble, like a gloomy cloud, Has gathered thick and thundered loud, He near my soul has always stood, His loving-kindness, O how good! 5 Often I feel my sinful heart Prone from my Jesus to depart; But though I have Him oft forgot, His loving-kindness changes not. 6 Soon I shall pass the gloomy vale, Soon all my mortal powers must fail; O may my last expiring breath His loving-kindness sing in death. 7 Then let me mount and soar away To the bright world of endless day; And sing with raptures and surprise, His loving-kindness in the skies. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Walk of Godliness Praise Languages: English

Awake! sons of the kingdom

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a16 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Awake! sons of the kingdom, The King is drawing nigh; Arise, and hail with gladness The Ruler from on high. Ye Christians, sound the peal! Your praise and homage bring Him, And loud hosannas sing Him With holy festive zeal. 2 Look up! ye drooping mourners, The King is very near; Away with grief and sorrow, For lo! our Help is here. Behold, in holy place-- O blessed consolation!-- We find Him, our Salvation, In His pure means of grace. 3 Arise! ye much afflicted, Your King is not afar; Rejoice, ye long dejected, Here comes the Morning Star. The Lord is with us now; Though troubles here distress you, With comfort He will bless you, E'en death to Him shall bow. 4 Up, up! ye faint and fearful, The King now comes with might; His heart hath long since loved us, And makes our darkness light. Now are our sorrow o'er; No wrath shall e'er befall us, Since God in grace doth call us His children evermore. 5 Haste then, with eager footsteps, To see your Sovereign; there He rides as King of Zion, Strong, glorious, meek, and fair, Draw near the Lord, and give Him your heart's salutation, Who bringeth great salvation, And bids the sinner live. 6 Our Sovereign still remembers His loved ones here below With gifts of royal treasures, Yea, doth Himself bestow. Through His blest Word and grace; O King, arrayed in splendor, To Thee all praise we render, Here, and there face to face. 7 Lord, how Thou dost enrich us! Thyself made poor and weak; O, Love beyond expression, That can thus sinners seek! What can we do for Thee? We will love's tribute bring Thee, And glad hosannas sing Thee, And ever grateful be. Topics: The Church Year Advent Languages: English

Back to the cross I go again

Author: H. A. Becker Hymnal: ELH91895 #d5 (1895) Languages: English

Baptized into Thy name most holy

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a228 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Baptized into Thy name most holy, O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, I claim a place, though weak and lowly, Among Thy seed, Thy chosen host; Buried with Christ, and dead to sin, Thy Spirit now shall live within. 2 My loving Father here doth take me To be henceforth His child and heir; My faithful Savior now doth make me The fruit of all his sorrow share; My Comforter will comfort me When darkest clouds around I see. 3 And I have vowed to fear and love Thee, And to obey Thee, Lord, alone; I felt Thy Spirit inly move me, And dared to pledge myself Thy own, Renouncing sin to keep the faith, And war with evil to the death. 4 My faithful God, Thou failest never, Thy cov'nant surely will abide; Oh cast me not away for ever, Should I transgress it on my side, If I have sore my soul defiled, Yet still forgive, restore Thy child. 5 Yes, all I am and love most dearly-- To Thee I offer now the whole; O let me make my vows sincerely, Take full possession of my soul, Let naught within me, naught I own, Serve any will but Thine alone. 6 Depart! Thou prince of utter darkness! No more by thee I'll be enticed. Here is indeed a tarnished conscience, But sprinkled with the blood of Christ. Away, vain world! O sin, away! Lo! I renounce ye all this day. 7 O never let my purpose falter, Thou Father, Son and Holy Ghost, But keep me faithful to Thine altar, Till Thou shalt call me from my post; So unto Thee I live and die, And praise Thee evermore on high. Topics: The Catechism Confirmation Languages: English

Before Jehovah's awful throne

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a157 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Before Jehovah’s awful throne, Ye nations, bow with sacred joy: Know that the Lord is God alone; He can create--and He destroy, 2 His sov'reign power, without our aid, Made us of clay, and formed us men; And when like wand'ring sheep we strayed, He brought us to His fold again. 3 We are His people, we His care, Our souls, and all our mortal frame; What lasting honors shall we rear, Almighty Maker, to Thy name? 4 We’ll crowd Thy gates with thankful songs, High as the heav'ns our voices raise; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, Shall fill Thy courts with sounding praise. 5 Wide as the world is Thy command, Vast as eternity Thy love; Firm as a rock Thy truth must stand, When rolling years shall cease to move. Topics: The Church Year; National Humiliation and Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Languages: English

Before to His sad death He went

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a263 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Before to His sad death He went Jesus ordained the Sacrament. Hallelujah! 2 His flesh and blood through power divine Is in, with, under, bread ad wine. Hallelujah! 3 The Sacrament gives grace and life To quit ourselves like men in strife. Hallelujah! 4 Against all sin, affliction, need, It gives us health and strength indeed. Hallelujah! 5 Lord, with this bread grant us such good; Refresh us with Thy precious blood. Hallelujah. 6 That sills the thirst of our faint soul And makes our spirits strong and whole. Hallelujah! 7 O Christ, grant Thou in grace that we May now receive Thee worthily. Hallelujah! 8 Forbid it, Lord! that we receive Thee unto judgment. Let us live! Hallelujah! Topics: The Catechism Holy Communion Languages: English

Behold a Stranger at the door!

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a373 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Behold a Stranger at the door! He gently knocks-- has knocked before, Has waited long-- is waiting still: You treat no other friend so ill. 2 O lovely attitude, He stands With melting heart and loaded hands! O matchless kindness! and He shows This matchless kindness to His foes! 3 But will He prove a friend indeed? He will; the very friend you need; The Friend of sinners--yes, 'tis He, With garments dyed on Calvary. 4 Admit Him ere His anger burn; His feet, departed, ne'er return; Admit Him, or the hour's at hand You'll at His door rejected stand. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Walk of Godliness Call to Grace, &c. Languages: English

Behold! behold! what wonders here!

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a25 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Behold! behold! what wonders here! The gloomy night turns bright and clear, A brilliant light dispels the shade, The stars before it pale and fade. 2 A wondrous light it is, I trow, And not the ancient sun shines now, For, contrary to nature, night Is turned by it to day so bright. 3 What means He to announce to us, Who nature’s course can alter thus? A mighty work designed must be, When such a mighty sign we see. 4 To us vouchsafed can it be The Sun of Righteousness to see, The Star from Jacob’s stem so bright, The woman’s Seed, the Gentiles’ Light? 5 ’Tis even so--for from the sky Heaven’s hosts with joyful tidings hie, That He is born in Bethlehem’s stall, Who Savior is and Lord of all! 6 Oh blessedness! the goodly throng Of sainted fathers waited long To see this day, with hope deferred, As we may learn from God’s own Word. Topics: The Church Year Christmas Languages: English

Behold the man! How heavy lay

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a62 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Behold the man! How heavy lay On Him the sinner's burden! What grievous price had He to pay That we might hope for pardon! Such sorrows, since the world began, Before were never seen by man, Nor ever after witnessed. 2 Behold the man! it was for thee His shame and griefs were suffered; Now hear Him say--Behold, in me, The victim for thee offered! The guilt was thine,--its fearful load I bore, atoning with my blood; I died, from death to save thee! 3 Blest Jesus, God's beloved Son! Who all my sins removest,-- Exalted to Thy Father's throne, Show that my soul thou lovest! And let Thy griefs and death, O Lord, New life and peace to me afford,-- Thus glorify Thy mercy. 4 And when the world, when flesh and blood, To paths of sin allure me; 'Gainst wand'ring from the heav'nly road, Forever to secure me, In mercy cry to me--"Behold The Man who suffered ills untold For thee!--wilt thou forsake me? Topics: The Church Year Passion Languages: English

Beloved, "It is well!"

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a427 (1895) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Beloved, "It is well!" God’s ways are always right; And perfect love is o’er them all Though far above our sight. 2 Beloved, "It is well!" Though deep and sore the smart; The hand that wounds knows how to bind And heal the broken heart. 3 Beloved, "It is well!" Though sorrow clouds our way, ’Twill only make the joy more dear That ushers in the day. 4 Beloved, "It is well!" The path that Jesus trod, Though rough and strait and dark it be, Leads home to Heaven and God. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Walk of Godliness Cross and Contemplation Languages: English

Blessed are the meek and contrite

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a442 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Blessed are the meek and contrite, Who in Jesus fall asleep; Blessed where the saints forever Their untiring vigils keep; They are from their labors resting; God has wiped away their tears; They are dwelling in the kingdom, Free from all their sins and fears. 2 Blessed are they, saith the Spirit, They are free from toil and care; They the kingdom do inherit, That their Savior doth prepare; They are free from tribulation, And their robes are pure and white; They have safely crossed the river, And have reached the realms of light. 3 Blessed shall they be forever, Endless is their peaceful rest, And the works they have accomplished Of their Lord are richly blest: Blessed is the faithful witness They have borne unto their Lord, While they reap abounding harvests, Promised in His faithful Word. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Consummation Death and Burial Languages: English

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