Evangelical Lutheran hymn-book (part 3 of 3)
4. Lord, grant me that, thus strengthened With heavenly food, while here My course on earth is lengthened, I serve with holy fear; And when Thou call’st my spirit To leave this world below, I enter, through Thy merit, Where joys unmingled flow.
J. Rist, 1651, a.; C. Winkworth, tr., 1858.
436
8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7
Lord Jesus, Thou art truly good; Thou spread’st for our salvation Thy body and Thy blood as food And giv’st us invitation; As weary souls, with sin opprest, We come to Thee for needed rest, For counsel and forgiveness.
2. Although Thou didst ascend to heaven, Where angels bow before Thee, And now to mortals ’tis not given By sight here to adore Thee, Until begins Thy Judgment grand, When we before Thy throne shall stand And cheerfully behold Thee;
3. Yet art Thou ever with us, Lord, And with Thy congregation And not confined—so says Thy Word— To any habitation. Firm as a rock Thy Word still stands, Unshaken by the en’mies’ hands Though they be e’er so cunning.
4. Thou say’st: “This is My body; eat And orally receive Me. This is My blood; drink all of it And henceforth never leave Me.” What Thou hast spoken true must be; Thou art almighty, and with Thee Impossible is nothing.
5. Although my reason cannot see How in so many places Thy body at one time may be, Yet faith Thy Word embraces. How it can be I leave to Thee; Thy Word alone sufficeth me, For Thou wilt that we trust it.
6. Lord, I believe in simple trust, Strength in my weakness give me, For I am naught but sinful dust, Nor of Thy Word bereave me! Thy Baptism, Supper, and Thy Word My consolation are, O Lord, For they contain my treasure.
7. Grant that we worthily receive Thy Supper, Lord, our Savior, That for our sins we truly grieve And prove by our behavior That we obtained Thy saving grace And trust in it throughout our days; Then will our life be godly.
8. For Thy consoling Supper, Lord, Be praised throughout all ages! Preserve it, for with one accord The world against it rages. Grant that Thy body and Thy blood May be my comfort and sweet food In my last moments. Amen.
S. Kinner, 1638; E. Cronenwett, tr., 1880.
437
L. M.
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 mystery dread; But Jesus’ words are 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 on 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.
M. Loy, 1880.
438
L. M.
Invited, Lord, by boundless grace, I stood a guest before Thy face; As host Thou spread’st no common food; Here is Thy body and Thy blood!
2. How holy is this Sacrament, Where pardon, peace, and life are spent! This bread and cup my lips have pressed; Thou blessedst, and my soul is blessed.
3. Now lettest Thou Thy guest depart With full assurance in his heart; For such communion, Lord, with Thee May a new life my offering be!
4. When Thou shalt in Thy glory come To gather all Thy people home, Then let me, as Thy heavenly guest, In anthems praise Thee with the blest!
E. Cronenwett, c. 1880.
439
L. M.
’Twas on that dark, that doleful night, When powers of earth and hell arose Against the Son of God’s delight, And friends betrayed Him to His foes.
2. Before the mournful scene began, He took the bread and blessed and brake; What love through all His actions ran! What wondrous words of grace He spake!
3. “This is My body, broke for sin; Receive and eat the living food”; Then took the cup and blessed the wine: “’Tis the new covenant in My blood.”
4. “Do this,” He said, “till time shall end, In memory of your dying Friend. Meet at My table and record The love of your departed Lord.”
5. Jesus, Thy feast we celebrate; We show Thy death, we sing Thy name, Till Thou return and we shall eat The marriage supper of the Lamb.
Isaac Watts, 1709, a.
440
L. M.
At Thy command, our dearest Lord, Here we attend Thy dying feast; Thy blood, like wine, adorns the board, And Thine own flesh feeds every guest.
2. Our faith adores Thy bleeding love And trusts for life in One that died; We hope for heavenly crowns above From a Redeemer crucified.
3. Let the vain world pronounce it shame And fling their scandals on the cause; We come to boast our Savior’s name And make our triumphs in His cross.
4. With joy we tell the scoffing age, He that was dead has left His tomb; He lives above their utmost rage, And we are waiting till He come.
Isaac Watts, 1707.
441
8, 8, 7, 8
Jesus Christ, our blessed Savior, Turned away God’s wrath forever; Suffering pains no tongue can tell, He saved us from the pains of hell.
2. To remind us that, to save us, He hath died, His flesh He gave us With this bread, a quick’ning food, And with this wine His precious blood.
3. Whoso to this board repaireth Take good heed how he prepareth; Death instead of life shall he Receive who comes unworthily.
4. Thou shalt hold with faith unshaken That this food is to be taken By the sick who are distressed, By those whose heart is sin-oppressed.
5. Christ says: “Come, ye heavy-laden, I your weary hearts will gladden; They that are yet strong and well, Despise the best physician’s skill.
6. “Couldst thou earn thine own salvation, Useless were My death and Passion; This feast is not spread for thee If thine own helper thou wilt be.”
7. If thou this believest truly And confession makest duly, Thou a welcome guest art here, This heavenly food thy soul shall cheer.
8. But the fruits must not be missing, Love thy neighbor without ceasing; That true love let him receive Which here to thee thy God doth give.
John Huss, † 1415; Martin Luther, 1524.
HOME, MARRIAGE, CHILDREN.
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7, 6, 7, 6
The voice that breathed o’er Eden, That earliest wedding-day, The primal marriage blessing,— It hath not passed away.
2. Still in the pure espousal Of Christian man and maid, The Holy Three are with us, The threefold grace is said.
3. Be present, loving Father, To give away this bride, As Eve Thou gav’st to Adam Out of his own pierced side.
4. Be present, Son of Mary, To join their loving hands, As Thou didst bind two natures In Thine eternal bands.
5. Be present, Holiest Spirit, To bless them as they kneel, As Thou for Christ, the Bridegroom, The heavenly spouse dost seal.
6. O spread Thy pure wings o’er them, Let no ill power find place, When onward to Thine altar Their hallowed path they trace,
7. To cast their crowns before Thee In perfect sacrifice, Till to the home of gladness With Christ’s own Bride they rise.
J. Keble, 1857, a.
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Lord, who at Cana’s wedding-feast Didst as a Guest appear, Thou dearer far than earthly guest, Vouchsafe Thy presence here; For holy Thou indeed dost prove The marriage-vow to be, Proclaiming it a type of love Between the Church and Thee.
2. The holiest vow that man can make, The golden thread in life, The bond that none may dare to break, That bindeth man and wife; Which, blessed by Thee, whate’er betides, No evil shall destroy, Through care-worn days each care divides, And doubles every joy.
3. On those who now before Thee kneel, O Lord, Thy blessing pour, That each may wake the other’s zeal To love Thee more and more. Oh, grant them here in peace to live, In purity and love, And, this world leaving, to receive A crown of life above.
A. Thrupp, 1853, a.
444
11, 10, 11, 10
O perfect Love, all human thought transcending, Lowly we kneel in pray’r before Thy throne, That theirs may be the love which knows no ending, Whom Thou forevermore dost join in one.
2. O perfect Life, be Thou their full assurance Of tender charity and steadfast faith, Of patient hope and quiet, brave endurance, With childlike trust, that fears nor pain nor death.
3. Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow; Grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife, And to life’s day the glorious unknown morrow That dawns upon eternal love and life.
Dorothy F. Bloomfield, 1883.
445
L. M.
O blest the house, whate’er befall, Where Jesus Christ is all in all; Yea, if He were not dwelling there, How poor and dark and void it were!
2. O blest that house where faith ye find, And all within have set their mind To trust their God and serve Him still And do in all His holy will!
3. O blest the parents who give heed Unto their children’s foremost need And weary not of care or cost! To them and heaven shall none be lost.
4. Blest such a house, it prospers well, In peace and joy the parents dwell, And in their children’s lot is shown How richly God can bless His own.
5. Then here will I and mine to-day A solemn covenant make and say: Though all the world forsake Thy Word, I and my house will serve the Lord.
C. C. von Pfeil, 1782; C. Winkworth, tr., a.
446
L. M.
Happy the man who feareth God, Whose feet His holy ways have trod; Thine own good hand shall nourish thee, And well and happy shalt thou be.
2. Lo! to that man these blessings cleave Who in God’s holy fear doth live; From him the ancient curse hath fled By Adam’s race inherited.
3. Out of Mount Zion God shall send And crown with joy thy latter end, That thou Jerusalem may’st see In favor and prosperity.
4. He shall be with thee in thy ways And give thee health and strength of days; Yea, thou shalt children’s children see, And peace on Israel shall be.
5. Praise God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One; As ’twas through ages heretofore, Is now, and shall be evermore.
Martin Luther, 1524; R. Massie, tr., abr.
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Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd, Children all are dear to Thee; Gathered with Thine arms and carried In Thy bosom may they be; Sweetly, fondly, safely tended, From all want and danger free.
2. Tender Shepherd, never leave them From Thy fold to go astray; By Thy warning love directed, May they walk the narrow way! Thus direct them, thus defend them, Lest they fall an easy prey.
3. Cleanse their hearts from sinful folly In the stream Thy love supplied, Mingled stream of blood and water Flowing from Thy wounded side; And to heavenly pastures lead them, Where Thine own still waters glide.
4. Let Thy holy Word instruct them; Fill their minds with heavenly light; Let Thy powerful grace constrain them To approve whate’er is right; Let them feel Thy yoke is easy, Let them prove Thy burden light.
5. Taught to lisp Thy holy praises Which on earth Thy children sing, Both with lips and hearts, unfeignèd, Glad thank-offerings may they bring; Then with all the saints in glory Join to praise their Lord and King.
Jane E. Leeson, 1857.
448
6, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4
Shepherd of tender youth, Guiding in love and truth Through devious ways; Christ, our triumphant King, We come Thy name to sing And here our children bring To join Thy praise.
2. Thou art our holy Lord, O all-subduing Word, Healer of strife. Thou didst Thyself abase That from sin’s deep disgrace Thou mightest save our race And give us life.
3. Thou art the great High Priest; Thou hast prepared the feast Of holy love; And in our mortal pain None calls on Thee in vain; Help Thou dost not disdain, Help from above.
4. Ever be near our side, Our Shepherd and our Guide, Our Staff and Song; Jesus, Thou Christ of God, By Thine enduring Word Lead us where Thou hast trod, Make our faith strong.
5. So now, and till we die, Sound we Thy praises high And joyful sing; Let all the holy throng Who to Thy Church belong Unite and swell the song To Christ, our King!
Clement of Alexandria, 211; H. M. Dexter, tr., 1846.
449
8, 7, 8, 7
Savior, who Thy flock art feeding With the Shepherd’s kindest care, All the feeble gently leading, While the lambs Thy bosom share,—
2. Now, these little ones receiving, Fold them in Thy gracious arm; There, we know, Thy Word believing, Only there secure from harm.
3. Never, from Thy pasture roving, Let them be the Lion’s prey; Let Thy tenderness, so loving, Keep them through life’s dangerous way.
4. Then within Thy fold eternal Let them find a resting-place, Feed in pastures ever vernal, Drink the rivers of Thy grace.
W. A. Muehlenberg, 1826.
CHURCH.
LAYING OF CORNER-STONE.
450
L. M.
O Lord of hosts, whose glory fills The bounds of the eternal hills And yet vouchsaf’st, in Christian lands, To dwell in temples made with hands;
2. Grant that all we who here to-day Rejoicing this foundation lay May be in very deed Thine own, Built on the precious Corner-stone.
3. The heads that guide endue with skill, The hands that work preserve from ill, That we, who these foundations lay May raise the top-stone in its day.
4. But now and ever, Lord, protect The temple of Thine own elect; Be Thou in them and they in Thee, O ever-blessed Trinity!
J. M. Neale, 1844, abr.
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8, 7, 8 l
In the name which earth and heaven Ever worship, praise, and fear, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Shall a house be builded here. Here with prayer its deep foundations, In the faith of Christ, we lay, Trusting by His help to crown it With the top-stone in its day.
2. Here as in their due succession Stone on stone the workmen place; Thus, we pray, unseen, but surely, Jesus, build us up in grace; Till, within these walls completed, We complete in Thee are found And to Thee, the one Foundation, Strong and living stones, are bound.
3. Fair shall be Thine earthly temple; Here the careless passer-by Shall bethink him, in its beauty, Of the holier house on high; Weary hearts and troubled spirits Here shall find a still retreat; Sinful souls shall bring their burden Here to the Absolver’s feet.
4. Yet with truer, nobler beauty, Lord, we pray, this house adorn, Where Thy Bride, Thy Church redeemèd, Robes her for her marriage morn; Clothed in garments of salvation, Rich with gems of heavenly grace, Spouse of Christ, arrayed and waiting Till she may behold His face.
5. Here in due and solemn order May her ceaseless prayer arise; Here may strains of holy gladness Lift her heart above the skies; Here the Word of Life be spoken; Here the child of God be sealed; Here the Bread of Heaven be broken, “Till He come,” Himself revealed.
6. Praise to Thee, O Master Builder, Maker of the earth and skies; Praise to Thee, in whom Thy temple, Fitly framed together, lies; Praise to Thee, eternal Spirit, Binding all that lives in one, Till our earthly praise be ended And th’ eternal song begun!
J. Ellerton, 1871, a.
452
C. M.
Behold the sure Foundation-stone Which God in Zion lays To build our heavenly hopes upon And His eternal praise!
2. Chosen of God, to sinners dear, Let saints adore the name; They trust their whole salvation here, Nor shall they suffer shame.
3. The foolish builders, scribe and priest, Reject it with disdain; Yet on this Rock the Church shall rest And envy rage in vain.
4. What though the gates of hell withstood, Yet must this building rise; ’Tis Thine own work, Almighty God, And wondrous in our eyes.
Isaac Watts, 1719.
453
6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8 (H. M.)
Christ is our Corner-stone, On Him alone we build: With His true saints alone The courts of heav’n are filled; On His great love our hopes we place, Of present grace and joys above.
2. Oh, then with hymns of praise These hallowed courts shall ring; Our voices we will raise The Three in One to sing And thus proclaim in joyful song, Both loud and long, that glorious name.
3. Here, gracious God, do Thou Forevermore draw nigh; Accept each faithful vow And mark each suppliant sigh; In copious shower, on all who pray, Each holy day, Thy blessing pour.
4. Here may we gain from heaven The grace which we implore, And may that grace, once given, Be with us evermore, Until that day when all the blest To endless rest are called away!
From the Latin, 6th or 7th cent.; J. Chandler, tr., 1837.
DEDICATION OF CHURCH.
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Christ, Thou art the sure Foundation, Thou the Head and Corner-stone; Chosen of the Lord and precious, Binding all the Church in one; Thou Thy Zion’s Help forever And her Confidence alone.
2. To this temple, where we call Thee, Come, O Lord of hosts, to-day; With Thy wonted loving-kindness Hear Thy servants as they pray; And Thy fullest benediction Shed within these walls alway.
3. Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants What they ask of Thee to gain, What they gain from Thee forever With the blessed to retain, And hereafter in Thy glory Evermore with Thee to reign.
4. Praise and honor to the Father, Praise and honor to the Son, Praise and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One; One in might and one in glory, While eternal ages run.
From the Latin; J. M. Neale, 1851, a.
455
L. M.
Come, Jesus, from the sapphire throne, Where Thy redeemed behold Thy face; Enter this temple, now Thine own, And let Thy glory fill the place.
2. We praise Thee that to-day we see Its sacred walls before Thee stand; ’Tis Thine for us; ’tis ours for Thee, Reared by Thy kind, assisting hand.
3. Oft as returns the day of rest, Let heartfelt worship here ascend; With Thine own joy fill every breast, With Thine own power Thy Word attend.
4. Here in the dark and sorrowing day Bid Thou the throbbing heart be still; Oh, wipe the mourner’s tears away And give new strength to meet Thy will!
5. When at Thine altar we shall meet And keep the feast of dying love, Be our communion ever sweet With Thee and with Thy Church above.
6. Come, faithful Shepherd, feed Thy sheep; In Thine own arms the lambs infold; Give help to climb the heavenward steep Till Thy full glory we behold.
Ray Palmer, 1875, a. and abr.
456
L. M.
Eternal Son of God, O Thou, Before whom earth and heaven bow, Regard Thy people as they raise To Thee their songs of prayer and praise.
2. This house they dedicate to Thee That here Thy glory they may see, Thy body and Thy blood they here Receive their fainting souls to cheer.
3. Here in baptismal water pure They find for sin a gracious cure; Their children here to Thee they bring, O Thou our death-subduing King.
4. Here sin’s diseases healing find; The weak grow strong, light cheers the blind; The troubled heart with peace is blest, And weariness finds heavenly rest.
5. When tempests shake the world around, The rock-built Church secure is found; The gates of hell may here assail Whom Christ defends, but not prevail.
6. To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be praise! Do Thou, whom we adore, Teach us to praise Thee evermore.
From the Latin, tr., 1880.
457
6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8 (H. M.)
In loud, exalted strains, The King of Glory praise; O’er heav’n and earth He reigns Through everlasting days; But Zion, with His presence blest, Is His delight, His chosen rest.
2. O King of Glory, come And with Thy favor crown This temple as Thy home, This people as Thy own; Beneath this roof vouchsafe to show How God can dwell with men below.
3. Now let Thine ear attend Our supplicating cries; Now let our praise ascend, Accepted, to the skies; Now let Thy Gospel’s joyful sound Spread its celestial influence round.
4. Here may the listening throng Imbibe Thy truth and love, Here Christians join the song Of seraphim above, Till all who humbly seek Thy face Rejoice in Thy abounding grace.
B. Francis, 1774.
458
S. M.
Great is the Lord, our God, And let His praise be great; He makes the Church His own abode, His most delightful seat.
2. In Zion God is known, A Refuge in distress; How bright has His salvation shone Through all her palaces!
3. Oft have our fathers told, Our eyes have often seen, How well our God secures the fold Where His own sheep have been.
4. In every new distress We’ll to His house repair; We’ll think upon His wondrous grace And seek deliverance there.
Isaac Watts, 1719, abr.
459
L. M.
Here in Thy name, eternal God, We build this earthly house for Thee; Oh, choose it for Thy fixed abode And keep it from all error free!
2. Here, when Thy people seek Thy face And dying sinners pray to live, Hear Thou in heaven, Thy dwelling-place; And when Thou hearest, Lord, forgive.
3. Here, when Thy messengers proclaim The blessed Gospel of Thy Son, Still by the power of His great name Be mighty signs and wonders done.
4. When children’s voices raise the song, “Hosanna to the heavenly King!” Let heaven with earth the strain prolong, Hosanna! let the angels sing.
5. Thy glory never hence depart; Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone: Thy kingdom come to every heart, In every bosom fix Thy throne.
James Montgomery, 1822.
THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS.
460
L. M.
There is within this heart of mine A little church, with sacred shrine, And stained forever with the blood Of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.
2. Here dwelleth God the Father, Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in One; He is my soul’s beloved Guest And grants my heart true peace and rest.
3. This little church looks poor and odd; But being the abode of God, It has a glorious, peerless grace: It is God’s royal dwelling-place.
4. This little church, Lord, I commend Unto Thy care and pray: Defend And shield it from calamity, Dwell there now and eternally.
From the Latin of B. Walther; B. Derschau, † 1639; A. Crull, tr.
461
8, 7, 8, 7
Lord, in Thy kingdom there shall be No aliens from each other, But even as he loves himself Each saint shall love his brother.
2. When in Thy courts below we meet To mourn our sinful living And with united hearts repeat Confession, creed, thanksgiving:
3. Make us to hear in each sweet word Thy Holy Spirit calling To oneness with Thy Church and Thee, That heavenly bond forestalling.
4. One Baptism and one faith have we, One Spirit sent to win us, One Lord, one Father, and one God, Above and through and in us.
5. Never, by schism or by sin, May we that union sever, Till all, to perfect stature grown, Are one with Thee forever!
J. Anstice, † 1836.
462
S. M.
Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above.
2. Before our Father’s throne We pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares.
3. We share our mutual woes; Our mutual burdens bear; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear.
4. When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain; But we shall still be joined in heart And hope to meet again.
5. This glorious hope revives Our courage by the way, While each in expectation lives And longs to see the day.
6. From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin we shall be free; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity.
J. Fawcett, 1772.
463
C. M.
The saints on earth and those above But one communion make; Joined to their Lord, in bonds of love, All of His grace partake.
2. One family, we dwell in Him, One Church above, beneath; Though now divided by the stream, The narrow stream, of death.
3. One army of the living God, To His commands we bow; Part of the host have passed the flood, And part are crossing now.
4. Lo, thousands to their endless home Are swiftly borne away; And we are to the margin come And soon must launch as they.
5. Lord Jesus, be our constant Guide; Then, when the word is given, Bid death’s cold flood its waves divide And land us safe in heaven.
Isaac Watts, 1709, and Charles Wesley, 1759, a.
GLORY OF THE CHURCH.
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Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God; He whose word cannot be broken Formed thee for His own abode: On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation’s walls surrounded, Thou may’st smile at all thy foes.
2. See, the streams of living waters Springing from eternal love Well supply thy sons and daughters And all fear of want remove. Who can faint while such a river Ever flows their thirst t’assuage— Grace, which, like the Lord, the Giver, Never fails from age to age?
3. Savior, since of Zion’s city I, through grace, a member am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Thy name. Fading is the worldling’s pleasure, All his boasted pomp and show; Solid joys and lasting treasure None but Zion’s children know.
John Newton, 1779.
465
8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7
Zion stands with hills surrounded, Zion, kept by power divine; All her foes shall be confounded, Though the world in arms combine. Happy Zion, What a happy lot is thine!
2. Every human tie may perish, Friend to friend unfaithful prove, Brothers cease their own to cherish, Heaven and earth at last remove; But no changes Can attend Jehovah’s love.
3. In the furnace God may prove thee, Thence to bring thee forth more bright, But can never cease to love thee; Thou art precious in His sight; God is with thee, God, thine everlasting Light.
Thomas Kelly, 1806.
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7, 6, 8 l
The Church’s one foundation Is Jesus Christ, her Lord; She is His new creation By water and the Word. From heav’n He came and sought her To be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought her, And for her life He died.
2. Elect from every nation, Yet one o’er all the earth, Her charter of salvation One Lord, one faith, one birth. One holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses, With every grace endued.
3. Though with a scornful wonder Men see her sore oppressed, By schisms rent asunder, By heresies distressed, Yet saints their watch are keeping, Their cry goes up, “How long?” And soon the night of weeping Shall be the morn of song.
4. Mid toil and tribulation And tumult of her war She waits the consummation Of peace forevermore, Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest.
5. Yet she on earth hath union With God, the Three in One, And mystic, sweet communion With those whose rest is won. O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we, Like them, the meek and lowly, On high may dwell with Thee.
S. J. Stone, 1866.
467
8, 7, 8, 7
Hark! the Church proclaims her honor, And her strength is only this; God hath laid her choice upon her, And the work she doth is His.
2. He His Church has firmly founded, He will guard what He began; We, by sin and foes surrounded, Build her bulwarks as we can.
3. Frail and fleeting are our powers, Short our days, our foresight dim, And we own the choice not ours, We were chosen first by Him.
4. Onward, then! for naught despairing; Calm we follow at His word, Thus through joy and sorrow bearing Faithful witness to our Lord.
5. Though we here must strive in weakness, Though in tears we often bend, What His might began in meekness Shall achieve a glorious end.
S. Preiswerk, 1844; C. Winkworth, tr., 1858.
468
S. M.
I love Thy Zion, Lord, The house of Thine abode, The Church our blest Redeemer saved With His own precious blood.
2. I love Thy Church, O God! Her walls before Thee stand, Dear as the apple of Thine eye, And graven on Thy hand.
3. Should I with scoffers join Her altars to abuse? No! better far my tongue were dumb, My hand its skill should lose.
4. For her my tears shall fall, For her my prayers ascend, To her my cares and toils be given Till toils and cares shall end.
5. Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise.
6. Jesus, Thou Friend Divine, Our Savior and our King, Thy hand from every snare and foe Shall great deliverance bring.
7. Sure as Thy truth shall last, To Zion shall be given The brightest glories earth can yield And brighter bliss of heaven.
T. Dwight, 1800, a.
469
6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8 (H. M.)
Lord of the worlds above, How pleasant and how fair The dwellings of Thy love, Thine earthly temples are! To Thine abode My heart aspires, With warm desires To see my God.
2. Oh, happy souls who pray Where God appoints to hear! Oh, happy men who pay Their constant service there! They praise Thee still; And happy they Who love the way To Zion’s hill.
3. They go from strength to strength Through this dark vale of tears, Till each arrives at length, Till each in heaven appears. Oh, glorious seat, When God, our King, Shall thither bring Our willing feet!
Isaac Watts, 1719.
MISSIONS.
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8, 7, 6 l
Saints of God, the dawn is brightening, Token of our coming Lord; O’er the earth the field is whitening; Louder rings the Master’s word: Pray for reapers In the harvest of the Lord!
2. Now, O Lord, fulfil Thy pleasure, Breathe upon Thy chosen band, And, with Pentecostal measure, Send forth reapers o’er our land, Faithful reapers, Gathering sheaves for Thy right hand.
3. Broad the shadow of our nation, Eager millions hither roam; Lo! they wait for Thy salvation. Come, Lord Jesus, quickly come; By Thy Spirit Bring Thy ransomed people home.
4. Soon shall end the time of weeping, Soon the reaping time will come, Heaven and earth together keeping God’s eternal Harvest-home. Saints and angels Shout the world’s great Harvest-home.
M. Maxwell, 1849.
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The morning light is breaking; The darkness disappears; The sons of earth are waking To penitential tears; Each breeze that sweeps the ocean Brings tidings from afar Of nations in commotion, Prepared for Zion’s war.
2. See heathen nations bending Before the God we love, And thousand hearts ascending In gratitude above; While sinners, now confessing, The Gospel call obey And seek the Savior’s blessing, A nation in a day.
3. Blest river of salvation, Pursue thy onward way; Flow thou to every nation, Nor in thy richness stay; Stay not till all the lowly Triumphant reach their home; Stay not till all the holy Proclaim, “The Lord is come!”
S. F. Smith, 1832.
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Our country’s voice is pleading, Ye men of God, arise! His providence is leading, The land before you lies; Day-gleams are o’er it brightening, And promise clothes the soil; Wide fields, for harvest whitening, Invite the reaper’s toil.
2. Go where the waves are breaking On California’s shore, Christ’s precious Gospel taking, More rich than golden ore; On Alleghany’s mountains, Through all the Western vale, Beside Missouri’s fountains, Rehearse the wondrous tale.
3. His love of Christ unfolding, Speed on from east to west, Till all, His Cross beholding, In Him are fully blessed. Great Author of salvation, Haste, haste the glorious day, When we, a ransomed nation, Thy scepter shall obey.
Maria F. Anderson, 1848.
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O Spirit of the living God, In all Thy plenitude of grace, Where’er the foot of man hath trod, Descend on our apostate race.
2. Give tongues of fire and hearts of love To preach the reconciling Word; Give power and unction from above Where’er the joyful sound is heard.
3. Be darkness, at Thy coming, light; Confusion—order, in Thy path; Souls without strength inspire with might; Bid mercy triumph over wrath.
4. O Spirit of the Lord, prepare A sinful world their God to meet; Breathe Thou abroad like morning air Till hearts of stone begin to beat.
5. Baptize the nations; far and nigh The triumphs of the Cross record; The name of Jesus glorify Till every kindred call Him Lord.
6. God from eternity hath willed All flesh shall His salvation see; So be the Father’s love fulfilled, The Savior’s sufferings crowned through Thee.
James Montgomery, 1825.
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From Greenland’s icy mountains, From India’s coral strand, Where Afric’s sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand; From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error’s chain.
2. What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o’er Ceylon’s isle, Though every prospect pleases And only man is vile; In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strown; The heathen in his blindness Bows down to wood and stone.
3. Shall we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high,— Shall we to men benighted The lamp of life deny? Salvation, O salvation! The joyful sound proclaim Till earth’s remotest nation Has learned Messiah’s name.
4. Waft, waft, ye winds, His story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole; Till o’er our ransomed nature The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign.
Reginald Heber, 1819.
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O Christ, our true and only Light, Enlighten those who sit in night; Let those afar now hear Thy voice And in Thy fold with us rejoice.
2. Fill with the radiance of Thy grace The souls now lost in error’s maze And all whom in their secret minds Some dark delusion haunts and blinds.
3. And all who else have strayed from Thee, O gently seek! Thy healing be To every wounded conscience given And let them also share Thy heaven.
4. O make the deaf to hear Thy Word And teach the dumb to speak, dear Lord, Who dare not yet the faith avow, Though secretly they hold it now.
5. Shine on the darkened and the cold, Recall the wanderers from Thy fold, Unite all those who walk apart, Confirm the weak and doubting heart.
6. So they with us may evermore Such grace with wondering thanks adore, And endless praise to Thee be given By all Thy Church in earth and heaven.
J. Heermann, 1630; C. Winkworth, tr.
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Hark! the voice of Jesus crying, “Who will go and work to-day? Fields are white and harvests waiting, Who will bear the sheaves away?” Loud and long the Master calleth, Rich reward He offers thee; Who will answer, gladly saying, “Here am I, send me, send me”?
2. If you cannot cross the ocean And the heathen lands explore, You can find the heathen nearer, You can help them at your door; If you cannot give your thousands, You can give the widow’s mite; And the least you give for Jesus Will be precious in His sight.
3. If you cannot speak like angels, If you cannot preach like Paul, You can tell the love of Jesus, You can say He died for all. If you cannot rouse the wicked With the Judgment’s dread alarms, You can lead the little children To the Savior’s waiting arms.
4. Let none hear you idly saying, “There is nothing I can do,” While the souls of men are dying And the Master calls for you. Take the task He gives you gladly, Let His work your pleasure be; Answer quickly when He calleth, “Here am I, send me, send me!”
D. March, 1868.
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Savior, sprinkle many nations; Fruitful let Thy sorrows be; By Thy pains and consolations Draw the Gentiles unto Thee! Of Thy Cross the wondrous story, Be it to the nations told; Let them see Thee in Thy glory And Thy mercy manifold.
2. Let to mortals all be given Thee to know and life to gain, Thee the very God of heaven, Thee the Man for sinners slain! Speak Thou, through the Gospel-tiding, Peace to every human breast; Grant to all in Thee confiding Mercy, solace, hope, and rest.
3. Great the need in every nation, Dense the darkness of sin’s night; Let Thy Spirit bring salvation, Love’s pure flame, and wisdom’s light. Give the Word, Thy preachers strengthen With the prophets’ power of old, Help them Zion’s cords to lengthen, All Thy wandering sheep to fold!
A. C. Coxe, 1851; Stanzas 2 and 3 a., W. G. Polack, 1927.
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Rise, crowned with light, imperial Salem, rise! Exalt thy towering head and lift thine eyes; See heaven its sparkling portals wide display And break upon thee in a flood of day.
2. See a long race thy spacious court adorn; See future sons and daughters, yet unborn, In crowding ranks on every side arise, Demanding life, impatient for the skies.
3. See barbarous nations at thy gates attend, Walk in the light and in thy temple bend; See thy bright altars thronged with prostrate kings, While every land its joyful tribute brings.
4. The seas shall waste, the skies to smoke decay, Rocks fall to dust, and mountains melt away; But fixed this Word, this saving power, remains; Thy realms shall last, thy own Messiah reigns.
Alexander Pope, 1720.
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Look from Thy sphere of endless day, O God of mercy and of might! In pity look on those who stray Benighted in this land of light.
2. In peopled vale, in lonely glen, In crowded mart, by stream or sea, How many of the sons of men Hear not the message sent from Thee!
3. Send forth Thy heralds, Lord, to call The thoughtless young, the hardened old, A scattered, homeless flock, till all Be gathered to Thy peaceful fold.
4. Send them Thy mighty Word to speak, Till faith shall dawn and doubt depart, To awe the bold, to stay the weak, And bind and heal the broken heart.
5. Then all these wastes, a dreary scene, That makes us sadden as we gaze, Shall grow with living waters green And lift to heaven the voice of praise.
William Cullen Bryant, 1840, a.
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May God bestow on us His grace, With blessings rich provide us, And may the brightness of His face, To life eternal guide us, That we His gracious work may know And what is His good pleasure, And also to the heathen show Christ’s riches without measure And unto God convert them.
2. Thine over all shall be the praise And thanks of every nation, And all the world with joy shall raise The voice of exultation; For Thou shalt judge the earth, O Lord, Nor suffer sin to flourish; Thy people’s pasture is Thy Word Their souls to feed and nourish, In righteous paths to keep them.
3. O let the people praise Thy worth, In all good works increasing; The land shall plenteous fruit bring forth, Thy Word is rich in blessing. May God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit bless us! Let all the world praise Him alone, Let solemn awe possess us. Now let our hearts say, Amen.
Martin Luther, 1524.
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Awake, Thou Spirit, who didst fire The watchmen of the Church’s youth, Who faced the foe’s envenomed ire, Who witnessed day and night Thy truth, Whose voices loud are ringing still And bringing hosts to know Thy will.
2. Lord, let our earnest prayer be heard, The prayer Thy Son hath bid us pray; For, lo, Thy children’s hearts are stirred In every land in this our day To cry with fervent soul to Thee, O help us, Lord! So let it be!
3. O haste to help ere we are lost! Send preachers forth, in spirit strong, Armed with Thy Word, a dauntless host, Bold to attack the rule of wrong; Let them the earth for Thee reclaim, Thy heritage, to know Thy name.
4. Would there were help within our walls! O let Thy Spirit come again, Before whom every barrier falls; And now once more shine forth as then. O rend the heavens and make us free! Come, Lord, and bring us back to Thee!
5. And let Thy Word have speedy course, Through every land be glorified, Till all the heathen know its force And fill Thy churches far and wide. Spread Thou the conquest of Thy Word And let Thy kingdom come, O Lord!
6. The Church’s desert paths restore; Let stumbling-blocks that in them lie Hinder Thy Word henceforth no more; Error destroy, and heresy, And let Thy Church, from hirelings free, Bloom as a garden fair to Thee.
C. H. Bogatzky, 1750; C. Winkworth, tr., a., 1855.
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Soldiers of the Cross, arise, Gird you with your armor bright; Mighty are your enemies, Hard the battle ye must fight.
2. O’er a faithless, fallen world Raise your banner in the sky; Let it float there wide unfurled; Bear it onward, lift it high.
3. Mid the homes of want and woe, Strangers to the living Word, Let the Savior’s heralds go, Let the voice of hope be heard.
4. Where the shadows deepest lie, Carry truth’s unsullied ray; Where are crimes of blackest dye, There the saving sign display.
5. To the weary and the worn Tell of realms where sorrows cease; To the outcast and forlorn Speak of mercy and of peace.
6. Guard the helpless; seek the strayed; Comfort troubles; banish grief; In the might of God arrayed, Scatter sin and unbelief.
7. Be the banner still unfurled, Still unsheathed the Spirit’s Sword, Till the kingdoms of the world Are the kingdom of the Lord.
W. W. How, 1854.
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Jesus shall reign where’er the sun Does his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore Till moons shall wax and wane no more.
2. To Him shall endless prayer be made And endless praises crown His head; His name, like sweet perfume, shall rise With every morning sacrifice.
3. People and realms of every tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on His name.
4. Blessings abound where’er He reigns; The prisoner leaps to loose his chains, The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are blest.
5. Where He displays His healing power, Death and the curse are known no more; In Him the tribes of Adam boast More blessings than their father lost.
6. Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honors to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen.
Isaac Watts, 1719.
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Send Thou, O Lord, to every place Swift messengers before Thy face, The heralds of Thy wondrous grace, Where Thou Thyself wilt come.
2. Send men whose eyes have seen the King, Men in whose ears His sweet words ring; Send such Thy lost ones home to bring; Send them where Thou wilt come,—
3. To bring good news to souls in sin, The bruised and broken hearts to win; In every place to bring them in Where Thou Thyself wilt come.
4. Thou who hast died, Thy victory claim; Assert, O Christ, Thy glory’s name And far to lands of pagan shame Send men where Thou wilt come.
5. Gird each one with the Spirit’s Sword, The sword of Thine own deathless Word, And make them conquerors, conquering Lord, Where Thou Thyself wilt come.
6. Raise up, O Lord the Holy Ghost, From this broad land a mighty host, Their war-cry, “We will seek the lost Where Thou, O Christ, wilt come!”
Mrs. M. E. Gates, 1889.
THE MINISTRY.
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Lord of the Church, we humbly pray For those who guide us in Thy way And speak Thy holy Word; With love divine their hearts inspire And touch their lips with hallowed fire And needful strength afford.
2. Help them to preach the Truth of God, Redemption through the Savior’s blood, Nor let the Spirit cease On all the Church His gifts to shower,— To them a messenger of power; To us, of life and peace.
3. So may they live to Thee alone; Then hear the welcome word, “Well done!” And take their crown above; Enter into their Master’s joy And all eternity employ In praise and bliss and love.
E. Osler, 1836.
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God of the prophets, bless the prophets’ sons; Elijah’s mantle o’er Elisha cast; Each age its solemn task may claim but once; Make each a nobler, stronger than the last!
2. Anoint them prophets! Make their ears attent To Thy divinest speech; their hearts awake To human need; their lips make eloquent T’assure the right and every evil break.
3. Anoint them priests! Strong intercessors they For pardon and for charity and peace! Ah, if with them the world might pass, astray, Into the dear Christ’s life of sacrifice!
4. Anoint them kings; aye, kindly kings, O Lord! Anoint them with the Spirit of Thy Son! Theirs not a jeweled crown, a blood-stained sword; Theirs, by sweet love, for Christ a kingdom won!
5. Make them apostles, heralds of Thy Cross! Forth may they go to tell all realms Thy grace. Inspired of Thee, may they count all but loss And stand at last with joy before Thy face.
6. O mighty age of prophet-kings, return! O truth, O faith, enrich our urgent time! Lord Jesus Christ, again with us sojourn; A weary world awaits Thy reign sublime!
D. Wortman, 1884.
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Lord, when at Thy command The Word of Life we sow, Watered by Thy almighty hand, The seed shall surely grow; The virtue of Thy grace A large increase shall give And multiply the faithful race Who to Thy glory live.
2. Now, then, the ceaseless shower Of Gospel-blessings send And let the soul-converting power Thy ministers attend; On multitudes confer The heart-renewing love And by the joy of grace prepare For fuller joys above.
Charles Wesley.
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Lord, pour Thy Spirit from on high And Thine ordainèd servants bless; Graces and gifts to each supply And clothe Thy priests with righteousness.
2. Within Thy temple when they stand To teach the truth as taught by Thee, Savior, like stars in Thy right hand, Let all Thy Church’s pastors be.
3. Wisdom and zeal and faith impart, Firmness and meekness from above, To bear Thy people in their heart And love the souls whom Thou dost love;
4. To watch and pray and never faint By day and night strict guard to keep, To warn the sinner, cheer the saint, To feed Thy lambs, and fold Thy sheep.
5. So, when their work is finished here, They may in hope their charge resign; So, when their Master shall appear, They may with crowns of glory shine.
James Montgomery, 1833.
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We bid thee welcome in the name Of Jesus, our exalted Head. Come as a servant,—so He came,— And we receive thee in His stead.
2. Come as a shepherd; guard and keep This fold from hell and earth and sin; Nourish the lambs and feed the sheep; The wounded heal, the lost bring in.
3. Come as a teacher sent from God, Charged His whole counsel to declare; Lift o’er our ranks the prophet’s rod While we uphold thy hands with prayer.
4. Come as a messenger of peace, Filled with the Spirit, fired with love; Live to behold our large increase And die to meet us all above.
James Montgomery.
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How beauteous are their feet Who stand on Zion’s hill; Who bring salvation on their tongues And words of peace reveal!
2. How charming is their voice! How sweet their tidings are! “Zion, behold thy Savior-King! He reigns and triumphs here.”
3. How happy are our ears That hear this joyful sound Which kings and prophets waited for And sought, but never found!
4. How blessed are our eyes That see this heavenly light! Prophets and kings desired it long, But died without the sight.
5. The watchmen join their voice And tuneful notes employ; Jerusalem breaks forth in songs, And deserts learn the joy.
6. The Lord makes bare His arm Through all the earth abroad. Let every nation now behold Their Savior and their God.
Isaac Watts, 1707.
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Lord of the harvest, hear Thy needy servants cry; Answer our faith’s effectual prayer And all our wants supply.
2. On Thee we humbly wait, Our wants are in Thy view. The harvest, truly, Lord, is great, The laborers are few.
3. Convert and send forth more Into Thy Church abroad And let them speak Thy Word of Power As workers with their God.
4. Oh, let them spread Thy name, Their mission fully prove, Thy universal grace proclaim, Thine all-redeeming love!
Charles Wesley, 1742.
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Thou who the night in prayer didst spend And then didst Thine apostles send, And bidd’st us pray the harvest’s Lord To send forth sowers of Thy Word,— Hear and Thy chosen servants bless With sevenfold gifts of holiness.
2. Oh, may Thy pastors faithful be, Not laboring for themselves, but Thee! Give grace to feed with wholesome food The sheep and lambs bought by Thy blood, To tend Thy flock, and thus to prove How dearly they the Shepherd love.
3. Oh, may Thy people faithful be, And in Thy pastors honor Thee, And with them work, and for them pray, And gladly Thee in them obey; Receive the prophet of the Lord And gain the prophet’s own reward!
4. So may we, when our work is done, Together stand before Thy throne And joyful hearts and voices raise In one united song of praise, With all the bright celestial host, To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
C. Wordsworth.
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Bow down Thine ear, almighty Lord, And hear Thy Church’s suppliant cry For all who preach Thy saving Word And wait upon Thy ministry.
2. In mercy, Father, now give heed And pour Thy quickening Spirit’s breath On those whom Thou dost call to feed Thy flock redeemed by Jesus’ death.
3. O Savior, from Thy piercèd hand Shed o’er them all Thy gifts divine That those who in Thy presence stand May do Thy will with love like Thine.
4. Blest Spirit, in their hearts abide And give them grace to watch and pray, That, as they seek Thy flock to guide, Themselves may keep the narrow way.
5. O God, Thy strength and mercy send To shield them in their strife with sin; Grant them, enduring to the end, The crown of life at last to win.
T. E. Powell, 1864.
CROSS AND COMFORT.
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Whate’er God will, let that be done; His will is ever wisest; His grace will all thy hope outrun Who to that faith arisest. The gracious Lord Will help afford, He chastens with forbearing; Who God believes And to Him cleaves, Shall not be left despairing.
2. My God is my sure Confidence, My Hope, and my Existence; His counsel is beyond my sense, Yet I’ll not make resistance. His Word declares The very hairs Upon my head are numbered; His mercy large Holds me in charge, With care that never slumbered.
3. The time has come when at His will My life in this world ceases; I think upon it and am still, Let come whate’er He pleases. To Him I trust My soul, my dust, When flesh and spirit sever; The Christ we sing Has plucked the sting Away from death forever.
4. Yet one thing, Lord, I ask of Thee, O grant my supplication: When Satan sorely tempteth me, Save me from desperation. O God, my Lord, True to Thy Word, Do Thou my soul deliver! Who doth believe, He shall receive. Thy name be praised forever!
Anon., 1554; N. L. Frothingham, tr., a.
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In Thee, Lord, have I put my trust, Leave me not helpless in the dust, Let me not be confounded; Let in Thy Word My faith, O Lord, Be always firmly grounded.
2. Bow down Thy gracious ear to me And hear my prayers, Lord, speedily, O grant me Thy protection! For woes and fear Surround me here; Help me in my affliction.
3. My God and Shield, now let Thy power Be unto me a mighty tower, Whence bravely I defend me Against the foes That round me close; O Lord, assistance lend me!
4. Thy Word hath said, Thou art my Rock, The Fortress that can fear no shock, My Help, my Life, my Treasure; Howe’er distress And dangers press, All must perform Thy pleasure.
5. The world for me has falsely set Full many a secret snare and net, Dark lies, and sore temptations. Lord, hear my prayers And break these snares And hellish machinations.
6. With Thee, Lord, would I cast my lot; My God, my God, forsake me not; For, Lord, I am commending My soul to Thee; Deliver me Now and when life is ending.
7. All honor, praise, and majesty To Father, Son, and Spirit be, Our God forever glorious, In whose rich grace We’ll run our race Till we depart victorious.
Ps. 31. Adam Reusner, 1533; C. Winkworth, tr., a.
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Lord, it belongs not to my care, Whether I die or live; To love and serve Thee is my share, And this Thy grace must give.
2. If life be long, I will be glad That I may long obey; If short, yet why should I be sad To soar to endless day?
3. Christ leads me through no darker rooms Than He went through before; He that into God’s kingdom comes Must enter by this door.
4. Come, Lord, when grace has made me meet Thy blessed face to see; For if Thy work on earth is sweet, What will Thy glory be?
5. Then shall I end my sad complaints And weary, sinful days And join with the triumphant saints That sing Jehovah’s praise.
6. My knowledge of that life is small, The eye of faith is dim; But ’tis enough that Christ knows all And I shall be with Him.
Richard Baxter, 1681, a.
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O Thou, from whom all goodness flows, I lift my heart to Thee; In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, Dear Lord, remember me!
2. When on my aching, burdened heart My sins lie heavily, My pardon speak, new peace impart; In love remember me.
3. Temptations sore obstruct my way, And ills I cannot flee. O give me strength, Lord, as my day; For good remember me.
4. Distressed with pain, disease, and grief, This feeble body see; Grant patience, rest, and kind relief; Hear and remember me!
5. When in the solemn hour of death I wait Thy just decree, Be this the prayer of my last breath, Good Lord, remember me!
6. And when before Thy throne I stand And lift my soul to Thee, Then with the saints at Thy right hand, Good Lord, remember me!
Thomas Haweis and Thomas Cotterill, 1792, a.
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If thou but suffer God to guide thee And hope in Him through all thy ways, He’ll give thee strength, whate’er betide thee, And bear thee through the evil days. Who trusts in God’s unchanging love Builds on the Rock that naught can move.
2. What can these anxious cares avail thee, These never-ceasing moans and sighs? What can it help if thou bewail thee O’er each dark moment as it flies? Our cross and trials do but press The heavier for our bitterness.
3. Be patient and await His leisure In cheerful hope, with heart content, To take whate’er thy Father’s pleasure And His discerning love hath sent, Nor doubt our inmost wants are known To Him who chose us for His own.
4. He knows the time for joy and, truly, Will send it when He sees it meet; When He has tried and purged thee duly And finds thee free from all deceit, He comes to thee all unaware And makes thee own His loving care.
5. Nor think amid the heat of trial That God hath cast thee off unheard; That he whose hopes meet no denial Must surely be of God preferred; Time passes and much change doth bring And sets a bound to everything.
6. All are alike before the Highest; ’Tis easy to our God, we know, To raise thee up, though low thou liest, To make the rich man poor and low. True wonders still by Him are wrought Who setteth up and brings to naught.
7. Sing, pray, and keep His ways unswerving; So do thine own part faithfully And trust His Word, though undeserving, Thou yet shalt find it true for thee. God never will forsake in need The soul that trusts in Him indeed.
Ps. 55, 23. George Neumark, 1657; C. Winkworth, tr.
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I leave all things to God’s direction, He loveth me in weal and woe; His will is good, true His affection, With tender love His heart doth glow. My Fortress and my Rock is He: What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.
2. My God hath all things in His keeping, He is the ever faithful Friend; He grants me laughter after weeping, And all His ways in blessings end. His love endures eternally: What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.
3. The will of God shall be my pleasure While here on earth is mine abode; My will is wrong beyond all measure, It doth not will what pleaseth God. The Christian’s maxim e’er must be: What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.
4. God knows what must be done to save me, His love for me will never cease; For He upon His palms did grave me With purest gold of loving grace. Away, my own will, off with thee! What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.
5. My God desires the soul’s salvation, Me also He desires to save; Therefore, with Christian resignation, All earthly troubles I will brave. His will be done eternally: What pleaseth God, that pleaseth me.
Anon., 17th cent.; A. Crull, tr.
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Oft in sorrow, oft in woe, Onward, Christians, onward go! Bear the toil, maintain the strife, Strengthened with the Bread of Life.
2. Let not sorrow dim your eye; Soon shall every tear be dry. Let not woe your course impede; Great your help if great your need.
3. Let your drooping hearts be glad; March, in heavenly armor clad. Fight, nor think the battle long; Victory soon shall tune your song.
4. Onward, then, to battle move! More than conquerors you shall prove; Though begirt with many a foe, Onward, Christians, onward go!
H. K. White, 1806, a.
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Why should sorrow ever grieve me; Christ is near, What can here E’er of Him deprive me? Who can rob me of my heaven That God’s Son As my own To my faith hath given?
2. Naked was I and unswathèd When on earth At my birth My first breath I breathèd. Naked hence shall I betake me When I go From earth’s woe And my breath forsakes me.
3. Naught—not e’en the life I’m living— Is my own, God alone All to me is giving. Must I, then, His own restore Him? Though bereft Of each gift, Still shall I adore Him.
4. Though a heavy cross I’m bearing And my heart Feels the smart, Shall I be despairing? God can help me, who doth send it; He doth know All my woe And how best to end it.
5. God oft gives me days of gladness; Shall I grieve If He give Seasons, too, of sadness? God is good and tempers ever Every hurt; Me desert Wholly can He never.
6. Though united world and devil, All their power Can no more Do than mock and cavil. Let derision now employ them, Christ e’en here Will appear And ’fore all destroy them.
7. True believers, shrinking never, Where they dwell, Should reveal Their true colors ever. When approaching death would scare them, Still should they Patient stay And with courage bear them.
8. Death can never kill us even, But relief From all grief To us then is given. It doth close life’s mournful story, Makes a way That we may Pass to heavenly glory.
9. There I’ll reap enduring pleasure, After woe Here below Suffered in large measure. Lasting good we find here never, All the earth Deemeth worth Vanisheth forever.
10. What is all this life possesseth? But a hand Full of sand That the heart distresseth. Noble gifts that pall me never Christ so free There gives me To enjoy forever.
11. Lord, Thou Fount of joy forever, Thou art mine, I am Thine, No one can us sever. I am Thine, because Thou gavest Life and blood For my good, By Thy death me savest.
12. Thou art mine, I love and own Thee, Ne’er shall I, Light of joy, From my heart dethrone Thee. Let me, let me, soon behold Thee Face to face,—Thy embrace, May it soon enfold me!
Paul Gerhardt, 1653; J. Kelly, tr., a.
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Dear Refuge of my weary soul, On Thee, when sorrows rise, On Thee, when waves of trouble roll, My fainting hope relies.
2. To Thee I tell each rising grief, For Thou alone canst heal; Thy Word can bring a sweet relief For every pain I feel.
3. Hast Thou not bid me seek Thy face? And shall I seek in vain? And can the ear of pardoning grace Be deaf when I complain?
4. No, still the ear of saving grace Attends the mourner’s prayer; O may I ever find access To breathe my sorrows there!
Anne Steele, 1760.
503
L. M.
O 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!
2. How hard to teach this flesh and blood To seek alone th’ eternal God! Ah! whither now for comfort turn? For Thee, my Jesus, do I yearn.
3. 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.
4. Thine office and Thy person show That Thou great miracles canst do; Miraculous was, Lord, Thy birth When Thou wert born a child on earth.
5. And by Thy death Thou mak’st me free So strangely from all misery. Jesus, my only God and Lord, What sweetness in Thy name is stored!
6. No grief can ever be so sore But Thy sweet name can cheer me more; So keen no sorrow’s rankling dart But Thy sweet name can heal my heart.
7. Although my flesh and heart may fail, I’ll heed it not, I shall not quail; My Savior, if I have but Thee, I shall be blest eternally.
8. With heart and soul I’m Thine fore’er; Sin, death, and hell I need not fear; The world can show no truth like Thine, And therefore will I not repine.
9. I know Thou wilt forsake me not, Thy truth is fixed, though dark my lot; Thou art my Shepherd, and Thy sheep From harm forever Thou wilt keep.
10. Jesus, my Boast, my Light, my Joy, The Treasure naught can e’er destroy, No words, no song that I can frame Speak half the sweetness of Thy name.
11. They only all its power shall prove Whose hearts have learned Thy faith and love; How many a time I’ve sadly said, Far better were it I were dead;
12. Far better ne’er the light to see If I had not this joy in Thee; For he who hath not Thee in faith, His very life is merely death.
13. Jesus, my Bridegroom and my Crown, If Thou but smile, the world may frown; In Thee lie depths of joy untold, Far richer than the richest gold.
14. Whenever I but think of Thee, Thy dews drop down and solace me; Whene’er I hope in Thee, my Friend, Thy comfort and Thy peace descend.
15. Whene’er in grief I pray and sing, I feel new courage in me spring; Thy Spirit witnesses that this Is foretaste of eternal bliss.
16. Therefore, while life remains in me, I’ll bear Thy cross and follow Thee. Grant me a patient, willing mood; I know that it shall work my good.
17. Help me to do my task aright, That it may stand before Thy sight; Let me this flesh and blood control, From sin and shame preserve my soul.
18. O keep me steadfast in the faith, Then I am Thine in life and death. Jesus, my Comfort, bend to me; Ah, would I were e’en now with Thee!
Conrad Hojer, 1597.
504
S. M.
In weariness and pain, By sins and fears opprest, I turn me to my Rest again, My soul’s eternal Rest.
2. The Lamb that died for me And still my load doth bear; To Jesus’ streaming wounds I flee And find my quiet there.
3. Jesus, was ever grief, Was ever love, like Thine? Thy sorrow, Lord, is my relief, Thy life hath ransomed mine.
4. O may I rise with Thee And soar to things above And spend a blest eternity In praise of dying love!
Charles Wesley, 1749, a.
505
8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8
Zion mourns in fear and anguish, Zion, city of our God. “Ah!” she saith, “how sore I languish, Bowed beneath so hard a load! God hath now forsook me quite And forgot my evil plight.” Nay, the Lord, who chose thee, spares thee, For within His heart He bears thee.
2. “Once,” she mourns, “He promised plainly That His help should aye be near, Yet I now must seek Him vainly In my days of woe and fear. Will He, then, forevermore Keep His anger and no more Help His chosen generation In its present tribulation?”
3. “Zion, surely I have loved thee!” Thus to her the Highest saith. “Although many woes have proved thee And thy soul is sad to death, Yet now cast thy griefs behind; Where wilt thou a mother find For her own child not providing Or in hatred with it chiding?
4. “And if thou couldst find a mother Who forgot her infant’s claim Or whose wrath her love could smother, Yet would I be still the same; For My truth is pledged to thee, Zion, thou art dear to Me; I within My heart have set thee, And I never can forget thee.
5. “Let not Satan make thee craven; He can fight, but cannot harm. On My hands thy name is graven, And thy shield is still My arm. How, then, could it ever be That I failed to think of thee, Build the wall of My own city And look down on thee with pity?
6. “Thou before My eyes art ever, In My bosom thou art laid As a nursing child, and never Shalt thou lack My timely aid. Me and thee no time nor stress, War, nor danger, nor distress, No, nor Satan’s self shall sever,— Only be thou faithful ever.”
J. Heermann, 1636; C. Winkworth, tr., a.
506
8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8
Let not such a thought e’er pain thee As that thou art cast away, But within God’s Word restrain thee, That far otherwise doth say. E’en though thou unrighteous art, True and faithful is God’s heart. Hast thou death deserved forever? God’s appeased, despond thou never!
2. Thou art, as is every other, Tainted by the poison sin, That the Serpent and our father Adam, by the Fall, brought in. But if God’s voice thou dost hear, “Turn to Me, do good,” ne’er fear, Be of good cheer, He thy yearning Will regard, thy prayer ne’er spurning.
3. He is not a bear or lion Thirsting only for thy blood, Faithful is thy God in Zion, Gentle ever is His mood. God aye as a Father feels, He’s afflicted by our ills; Our misfortune sorrow gives Him, And our dying ever grieves Him.
4. “Truly,” saith He, “as I’m living, I the death of none desire, But that men, themselves upgiving, May be rescued from sin’s mire.” When a prodigal returns, God’s heart then with rapture burns, Wills that not the least one even Ever from His flock be driven.
5. Shepherd was so faithful never, Seeking sheep that go astray. Couldest thou God’s heart see ever How He cares for them alway, How it thirsts and sighs and burns After him who from Him turns, From His people’s midst doth wander, Love would make thee weep and ponder.
6. God the good not only loveth, Those who in His house now dwell, But His heart compassion moveth For those whom the Prince of hell Hath enslaved, the cruel foe, Who men’s hearts with hate to glow Makes ’gainst Him, who when He ever Moves His foot, can make earth quiver.
7. Deep His love and most enduring, His desire is ever great; He is calling and alluring Us to enter heaven’s gate. When they come, whoe’er they be, Seeking now that liberty From the devil’s fangs be given, Glad are all the hosts of heaven.
8. God and all those with Him dwelling, ’Fore whom heaven must hush its voice When their Maker’s praise forth telling, O’er our penitence rejoice; But what has been done amiss Covered now and buried is, All offense to Him we’ve given,— All, yea all, is now forgiven.
9. From no lake so much is gushing, No depth is so deep at all, With such force no stream is rushing, All compared with God is small; Naught is like His grace so great, That remits our mighty debt, That He ever throweth over All our lives e’en as a cover.
10. Soul, why art thou sad and dreary? Rest now and contented be! Why wilt thou thyself so weary When there is no need for thee? Though thy sins appear to thee Like a vast and shoreless sea, If with God’s heart thou compare them, ’Twill a trifle seem to bear them.
11. Could we myriad worlds discover, All sunk in apostasy, Had the sins there o’er and over Every one been done by thee, Oh! still there were less by far Than the light of grace so clear Could on earth extinguish ever, God from greater could deliver.
12. Of such wondrous love and favor Open wide the door to me; Everywhere and aye, my Savior, Tasted be Thy grace by me. Love me, Lord, and let me be Nearer ever drawn to Thee That I may embrace and love Thee, Nevermore to anger move Thee.
Paul Gerhardt, 1653; J. Kelly, tr.
507
8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 7
Whatever God ordains is good! His righteous will abideth; I will be still whate’er He doth And follow where He guideth. He is my God; Though dark my road, He knoweth how to shield me, Wherefore to Him I yield me.
2. Whatever God ordains is good! He never will deceive me; He leads me by the proper path, I know He will not leave me, And take content What He hath sent; His hand that sends my sadness Will turn my tears to gladness.
3. Whatever God ordains is good! His loving thought attends me; No poisoned draught the cup can be That my Physician sends me, But medicine; God true has been. Of doubt, then, I’ll divest me And on His goodness rest me.
4. Whatever God ordains is good! My Life, my Light, can never Intend me harm; then, to His care I give myself forever In weal or woe; For well I know Some day I shall see clearly That God did love me dearly.
5. Whatever God ordains is good! Though now this cup in drinking May bitter to my taste appear I take it all unshrinking; For to my heart God will impart A timely balm of healing And end each painful feeling.
6. Whatever God ordains is good! Here shall my stand be taken; Though sorrow, need, or death be mine, Yet am I not forsaken; My Father’s care Is round me there, His arms embrace and shield me; Then to my God I yield me.
Samuel Rodigast, 1675; C. Winkworth, 1863, a.
508
6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7
In God, my faithful God, I trust when dark my road; Though many woes o’ertake me, Yet He will not forsake me; His love it is doth send them And, when ’tis best, will end them.
2. My sins assail me sore, But I despair no more. I build on Christ, who loves me; From this Rock nothing moves me. To Him I all surrender, To Him, my soul’s Defender.
3. If death my portion be, Then death is gain to me, And Christ my Life forever, From whom death cannot sever; Come when it may, He’ll shield me, To Him I wholly yield me.
4. O Jesus Christ, my Lord, So meek in deed and word, Thou once didst die to save us, Because Thou fain wouldst have us After this life of sadness The heirs of heavenly gladness.
5. “So be it,” then I say With all my heart each day. We, too, dear Lord, adore Thee, We sing for joy before Thee. Guide us while here we wander Till safely landed yonder.
S. Weingaertner, 1607; C. Winkworth, tr., a.
509
7, 6, 7, 6, 6, 7, 7, 6
From God shall naught divide me, For He is true for aye And on my path will guide me, Who else should often stray; His ever-bounteous hand By night and day is heedful And gives me what is needful, Where’er I go or stand.
2. When man’s help and affection Shall unavailing prove, God grants me His protection And proves His power and love; He helps me in my need, Delivers me from evil, From sin and death and devil; He is my Friend indeed.
3. If sorrow comes, He sent it, In Him I put my trust; I never shall repent it, For He is true and just And endeth every ill; My life and soul I render To God, my strong Defender; Let Him do as He will.
4. Whate’er shall be His pleasure Is surely best for me; He sent His dearest Treasure That our weak hearts may see His good and gracious will. In His own Son He gave us Whate’er can bless and save us; Praise Him who loves us still!
5. O praise Him, for He never Forgets our daily need; O blest the hour whenever Our thoughts to Him can speed; Yea, all the time we spend Without Him is but wasted, Till we His joy have tasted, The joy that hath no end.
6. The world away is passing With all its pomp and pride; All we have been amassing No longer may abide. But in our earthly bed, When safely we are sleeping, God hath us in His keeping, To wake us from the dead.
7. Our soul shall never perish, But in yon paradise The joys of heaven shall cherish. Our body shall arise Pure, holy, new-born, free From every sin and evil; The tempting of the devil We then no more shall see.
8. Then, though on earth I suffer Much trial, well I know I merit ways still rougher, And ’tis to heaven I go. For Christ I know and love, To Him I now am hasting, And gladness everlasting With Him my heart shall prove.
9. Such is His will that made us. The Father seeks our good; The Son of sin doth rid us, And saves us by His blood; His Spirit rules our ways, Through faith in us abiding, To heaven our footsteps guiding. To Him be thanks and praise!
L. Helmbold, 1563.
510
8, 7, 8, 7
God is Love; His mercy brightens All the path in which we rove; Bliss He wakes, and woe He lightens: God is Wisdom, God is Love.
2. Chance and change are busy ever, Man decays, and ages move, But His mercy waneth never: God is Wisdom, God is Love.
3. E’en the hour that darkest seemeth Will His changeless goodness prove; From the gloom His brightness streameth: God is Wisdom, God is Love.
4. He with earthly cares entwineth Hope and comfort from above; Everywhere His glory shineth: God is Wisdom, God is Love.
J. Bowring, 1825.
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Who puts his trust In God most just Hath built his house securely; He who relies On Jesus Christ, Heaven shall be his most surely. Then fixed on Thee My trust shall be, For Thy truth cannot alter; While mine Thou art Not death’s worst smart Shall make my courage falter.
2. Though fiercest foes My course oppose, A dauntless front I’ll show them; My Champion Thou, Lord Christ, art now, Who soon shalt overthrow them; And if but Thee I have in me With Thy good gifts and Spirit, Nor death nor hell, I know full well, Shall hurt me, through Thy merit.
3. I rest me here Without a fear; By Thee shall all be given That I can need, O Friend indeed, For this life or for heaven. O keep me true, My heart renew, My soul and flesh deliver! Lord, hear my prayer And in Thy care Keep me in peace forever.
J. Magdeburg, 1572; C. Winkworth, tr.
512
11, 10, 11, 10
Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish, Come to the mercy-seat, fervently kneel; Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
2. Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure, Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot cure.
3. Here see the Bread of Life, see water flowing Forth from the throne of God, pure from above. Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing Earth has no sorrow but Heaven can remove.
T. Moore, 1816. Stanza 3 a.
513
4, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7, 7
God liveth still! Soul, despair not, fear no ill! God is good; from His compassion Earthly help and comfort flow; Strong is His right hand to fashion All things well for man below. Trial, oft the most distressing, In the end has proved a blessing. Wherefore, then, my soul, despair? God still lives, who heareth prayer.
2. God liveth still! Soul, despair not, fear no ill! He who gave the eye its vision, Shall He slumber once or sleep? He who gave the ear its mission, Hears He not His children weep? God is God; His ear attendeth When the sigh our bosom rendeth. Wherefore, then, my soul, despair? God still lives, who heareth prayer.
3. God liveth still! Soul, despair not, fear no ill! He who gives the clouds their measure, Stretching out the heavens alone; He who stores the earth with treasure, Is not far from every one. God in the hour of need defendeth Him whose heart in love ascendeth. Wherefore, then, my soul, despair? God still lives, who heareth prayer.
4. God liveth still! Soul, despair not, fear no ill! Is thy cross too great and pond’rous, Cast on Him thy grievous load; God is great, His love is wondrous, He will speed thee on the road. For His truth endureth ever, And His mercy ceaseth never. Wherefore, then, my soul, despair? God still lives, who heareth prayer.
5. God liveth still! Soul, despair not, fear no ill! Is the yoke of sin too galling? Christ Himself has set thee free, Borne for thee their weight appalling, Cast them in oblivion’s sea! In thy deepest grief and sadness He can grant thee joy and gladness. Wherefore, then, my soul, despair? God still lives, who heareth prayer.
6. God liveth still! Soul, despair not, fear no ill! When the world would let thee perish, Pathless all thy tangled way, God the nearer draws to cherish Him who makes the Lord his Stay. Children oft that most He loveth Thus with strictest rod He proveth. Wherefore, then, my soul, despair? God still lives, who heareth prayer.
7. God liveth still! Soul, despair not, fear no ill! Heaven’s huge vault may cleave asunder, Earth’s round globe in ruins burst, Satan’s fellest rage may thunder, Death and hell may spend their worst; Yet will God keep safe and surely Those who trust in Him securely. Wherefore, then, my soul, despair? God still lives, who heareth prayer.
8. God liveth still! Soul, despair not, fear no ill! Be thy life until its ending Full of thorns, of grief, or need, God, in love the trial sending, Thus His child would heavenwards lead. For this life’s long night of sadness He will give thee peace and gladness. Wherefore, then, my soul, despair? God still lives, who heareth prayer.
J. F. Zihn, 1782; F. E. Cox, tr., a.
514
L. M.
Thy ways, O Lord, with wise design Are framed upon Thy throne above, And every dark and bending line Meets in the center of Thy love.
2. With feeble light and half obscure, Poor mortals Thine arrangements view, Not knowing that the least are sure And the mysterious just and true.
3. Thy flock, Thine own peculiar care, Though now they seem to roam uneyed, Are led or driven only where They best and safest may abide.
4. They neither know nor trace the way; But whilst they trust Thy guardian eye, Their feet shall ne’er to ruin stray, Nor shall the weakest fail or die.
5. My favored soul shall meekly learn To lay her reason at Thy throne; Too weak Thy secrets to discern, I’ll trust Thee for my guide alone.
Ambrose Serle, 1786.
515
L. M.
When in the hour of utmost need We know not where to look for aid; When days and nights of anxious thought Nor help nor counsel yet have brought,
2. Then this our comfort is alone, That we may meet before Thy throne And cry, O faithful God, to Thee For rescue from our misery;
3. To Thee may raise our hearts and eyes, Repenting sore with bitter sighs, And seek Thy pardon for our sin And respite from our griefs within.
4. For Thou hast promised graciously To hear all those who cry to Thee, Through Him whose name alone is great, Our Savior and our Advocate.
5. And thus we come, O God, to-day And all our woes before Thee lay; For tried, afflicted, lo! we stand, Perils and foes on every hand.
6. Ah! hide not for our sins Thy face, Absolve us through Thy boundless grace, Be with us in our anguish still, Free us at last from every ill,
7. That so with all our hearts we may Once more our glad thanksgivings pay And walk obedient to Thy Word And now and ever praise Thee, Lord.
Paul Eber, 1547; C. Winkworth, tr.
516
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Seems it in my anguish lone As if God forsook His own, Yet I hold the knowledge fast God will surely help at last.
2. Though awhile it be delayed, He denieth not His aid; Though it come not oft with speed, It will surely come at need.
3. As a father not too soon Grants his child the longed-for boon, So our God gives when He will; Wait His pleasure and be still.
4. I can rest in thoughts of Him When all courage else grows dim, For I know my soul shall prove His is more than father’s love.
5. Would the powers of ill affright, I can smile at all their might; Or the cross be pressing sore, God, my God, lives evermore.
6. Man may hate me causelessly, Man may plot to ruin me, Foes my heart may pierce and rend; God in heaven is still my Friend.
7. Earth against me may declare, For her love I do not care; Though the world bear me a grudge, God, my Father, is my Judge.
8. Earth may all her gifts deny, Safe my treasure is on high; And if heaven at last be mine, All things else I can resign.
9. I renounce thee willingly, World, I hate what pleases thee. Baneful every gift of thine; Only be, my God, still mine.
10. Ah! Lord, if but Thee I have, Naught of other good I crave; Bright is even death’s dark road If but Thou art there, my God.
C. Titius, † 1703; C. Winkworth, tr., a.
517
L. M.
Lord God, who art my Father dear, I pray in Jesus’ name: O hear What, trusting in His promised Word, I humbly ask of Thee, good Lord.
2. Grant us Thy Word, Thy Spirit give, That by His grace we godly live; Give shelter, peace, good friends, and food, Protect our native land, O God.
3. Save us from sin and Satan’s fraud, Deliver us from evil, God, Be with us in our dying hour; Thine is the kingdom, glory, power.
4. Lord, at Thy word Amen I say; Increase my feeble faith, I pray. Thou lead’st me with a father’s care; Oh, let me be Thy child and heir!
J. Mathesius, † 1565; A. Crull, tr.
518
S. M.
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.
G. W. Doane, 1833.
519
S. M.
My Father! cheering name! O may I call Thee mine! Give me with humble hope to claim A portion so divine.
2. Whate’er Thy will denies I calmly would resign; For Thou art just and good and wise,— Oh, bend my will to Thine!
3. Whate’er Thy will ordains, Oh, give me strength to bear! Still let me know a Father reigns And trust a Father’s care.
4. Thy ways are little known To my weak, erring sight; Yet shall my soul, believing, own That all Thy ways are right.
Anne Steele, 1760, a.
520
6, 4, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4
Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! E’en though it be a cross That raiseth me, Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!
2. Nearer, my Lord, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! Who to Thy cross didst come Dying for me. Strengthen my willing feet, Hold me in service sweet Nearer, O Christ, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!
3. Nearer, O Comforter, Nearer to Thee! Who with my loving Lord Dwellest with me. Grant me Thy fellowship, Help me each day to keep Nearer, my Guide, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!
4. But to be nearer still, Bring me, O God, Not by the visioned steeps Angels have trod. Here where Thy cross I see, Jesus, I wait for Thee, Then evermore to be Nearer to Thee!
Sarah F. Adams, 1841; a. by H. D. Ganse, † 1891.
521
C. M. 8 l
And let this feeble body fail And let it faint or die; My soul shall quit the mournful vale And soar to worlds on high; Shall join the disembodied saints And find its long-sought rest, That only bliss for which it pants, In my Redeemer’s breast.
2. In hope of that immortal crown I now the cross sustain And gladly wander up and down And smile at toil and pain. I suffer on my threescore years Till my Deliverer come And wipe away His servant’s tears And take His exile home.
3. Oh, what hath Jesus bought for me! Before my ravished eyes Rivers of life divine I see And trees of paradise! I see a world of spirits bright Who reap the pleasures there; They all are robed in spotless white, And conquering palms they bear.
4. Oh, what are all my sufferings here If, Lord, Thou count me meet With that enraptured host t’appear And worship at Thy feet! Give joy or grief, give ease or pain, Take life or friends away, But let me find them all again In that eternal day.
Charles Wesley, 1759, a.
522
L. M.
God of my life, to Thee I call; Afflicted, at Thy feet I fall: When the great water-floods prevail, Leave not my trembling heart to fail.
2. Friend of the friendless and the faint, Where should I lodge my deep complaint? Where but with Thee, whose open door Invites the helpless and the poor?
3. Did ever mourner plead with Thee, And Thou refuse that mourner’s plea? Does not the word still fixed remain, That none shall seek Thy face in vain?
4. That were a grief I could not bear, Didst Thou not hear and answer prayer; But a prayer-hearing, answering God Supports me under every load.
5. Fair is the lot that’s cast for me; I have an Advocate with Thee; They whom the world caresses most Have no such privilege to boast.
6. Poor though I be, despised, forgot, Yet God, my God, forgets me not; And he is safe and must succeed For whom the Lord Himself does plead.
W. Cowper, 1779, a.
523
L. M.
Help me, O Lord, in fear and need, Have mercy, to my prayer give heed! I know Thou lov’st me still as Thine, Though world and hell ’gainst me combine.
2. My God and Lord, I trust in Thee; What need I if Thou art with me? And Thou, Lord Jesus Christ, art mine; My God and Savior, I am Thine.
3. Therefore my happiness is great; I am content, for Thee I wait, Trust wholly in Thy name, and then I know Thy help is sure. Amen.
Martin Moller, 1598.
524
C. M.
God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm.
2. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill He treasures up His bright designs And works His sovereign will.
3. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy and shall break In blessings on your head.
4. Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.
5. His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower.
6. Blind unbelief is sure to err And scan His work in vain; God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain.
W. Cowper, 1772.
525
7, 6, 8 l
Commit whatever grieves thee At heart, and all thy ways, To Him who never leaves thee, On whom creation stays, Who freest courses maketh For clouds and air and wind, Who care and counsel taketh A path for thee to find.
2. On God repose forever If thou wouldst prosper sure; On his work gaze thou ever, If thine is to endure. By anxious care and grieving, By self-consuming pain, God is not moved to giving; By prayer must thou obtain.
3. Thy grace, that ever floweth, O Father, what is good Or evil, ever knoweth, To mortal flesh and blood. What to Thine eye all-seeing, And to Thy counsel wise Seems good must into being, O mighty Prince, arise.
4. For means it fails Thee never, Thou always find’st a way, Thy deeds are blessing ever, Thy path like brightest day. Thy work no one can hinder, Thy labor cannot rest, If Thou design’st Thy tender Children should all be blessed.
5. Though all the power of evil Should rise up to resist, Without a doubt or cavil God never will desist; His undertakings ever At length He carries through; What He designs He never Can fail at all to do.
6. Hope on, thou heart, grief-riven, In hope courageous be; Where anguish thee had driven Thou shalt deliverance see. God from thy pit of sadness Shall raise thee graciously; Wait, and the sun of gladness Thine eyes shall early see.
7. Arise, to pain and anguish A long good night now say; Drive all that makes thee languish In grief and woe away. Not thine ’tis to endeavor The ruler’s part to play; God sits as Ruler ever, Guides all things well each day.
8. Let Him alone and tarry, He is a Prince all-wise, He shall Himself so carry ’Twill strange seem in thine eyes, When He, as Him beseemeth, In wonderful decree, Shall as Himself good deemeth, O’errule what grieveth thee.
9. He may, a while still staying, His comforts keep from thee And, on His part delaying, Seem to have utterly Forgotten and forsaken And put thee out of mind, Though grief hath thee o’ertaken, No time for thee to find.
10. But if thou never shrinkest And true dost still remain, He’ll come when least thou thinkest And set thee free again, Thee from the load deliver, That burdeneth thy heart, That thou hast carried never For any evil part.
11. Hail! child of faith, who gainest The victory alway, Who honor’s crown obtainest, That never fades away. God in thy hand will give thee One day the glorious palm; Who ne’er in grief did leave thee, To Him thou’lt sing thy psalm.
12. O Lord, no longer lengthen Our time of misery; Our hands and feet do strengthen; And until death may we By Thee be watched and cared for, In faithfulness and love. So come we where prepared for Us is our blessed abode.
Paul Gerhardt, 1656; J. Kelly, tr., a.
526
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If God Himself be for me, I may a host defy, For when I pray, before me My foes confounded fly. If Christ, my Head and Master, Befriend me from above, What foe or what disaster Can drive me from His love?
2. This I believe—yea, rather, Of this I make my boast, That God is my dear Father, The Friend who loves me most; And that, whate’er betide me, My Savior is at hand Through stormy seas to guide me And bring me safe to land.
3. I build on this foundation, That Jesus and His blood Alone are my salvation, The true, eternal good; Without Him all that pleases Is valueless on earth; The gifts I owe to Jesus Alone my love are worth.
4. My Jesus is my Splendor, My soul’s bright-beaming Sun; Were He not my Defender Before God’s awful throne, I never should find favor And mercy in His sight, But be destroyed forever, As darkness by the light.
5. He canceled my offenses And saved my soul from death; ’Tis He who ever cleanses Me from my sins through faith. In Him I can be cheerful, Bold, and undaunted aye; In Him I am not fearful Of God’s great Judgment Day.
6. Naught, naught can e’er condemn me Nor set my hope aside; Now hell no more can claim me, Its fury I deride. No sentence e’er reproves me, No ill destroys my peace, For Christ, my Savior, loves me And screens me with His grace.
7. His Spirit in me dwelleth, And o’er my mind He reigns. All sorrow He dispelleth And soothes away all pains. He crowns His work with blessing And helpeth me to cry, “My Father!” without ceasing, To Him who dwells on high.
8. To mine His Spirit speaketh Sweet words of holy cheer, How God, to Him that seeketh For rest, is always near, And how He hath erected A city fair and new, Where what our faith expected We evermore shall view.
9. In yonder home doth flourish My heritage, my lot; Though here I die and perish, My heaven shall fail me not. Though care my life oft saddens And causeth tears to flow, The light of Jesus gladdens And sweetens every woe.
10. Who clings with resolution To Him whom Satan hates Must look for persecution; For him the burden waits Of mockery, shame, and losses, Heaped on his guiltless head; A thousand plagues and crosses Shall be his daily bread.
11. All this I am prepared for, Yet am I not afraid; By Thee shall all be cared for, To whom my vows were paid. Though life and limb it cost me And everything I have, Unshaken shall I trust Thee, Thee never shall I leave.
12. Though earth be rent asunder, Thou’rt mine eternally; Not fire nor sword nor thunder Shall sever me from Thee; Not hunger, thirst, nor danger, Not pain nor poverty, Nor mighty princes’ anger, Shall ever hinder me.
13. No angel and no gladness, No throne, no pomp, no show, No love, no hate, no sadness, No pain, no depth of woe, No scheme of man’s contrivance, However small or great, Shall draw me from Thy guidance Nor from Thee separate.
14. My heart for joy is springing And can no more be sad, ’Tis full of mirth and singing, Sees naught but sunshine glad. The Sun that cheers my spirit Is Jesus Christ, my King; That which I shall inherit Hereafter, makes me sing.
Rom. 8, 31-39. Paul Gerhardt, 1664; R. Massie, tr., a.
DEATH AND BURIAL.
527
L. M.
Lord Jesus Christ, true man and God, Who borest anguish, scorn, the rod, And diedst at last upon the tree To gain Thy Father’s grace for me:
2. I pray Thee, through that bitter woe, Let me, a sinner, mercy know When comes the hour of failing breath And I must wrestle, Lord, with death;
3. When from my sight all fades away, And when my tongue no more can say, And when mine ears no more can hear, And when my heart is racked with fear;
4. When all my mind is darkened o’er, And human help can do no more;— Then come, Lord Jesus, come with speed, And help me in the hour of need.
5. Lead me from this dark vale beneath And shorten then the pangs of death; All evil spirits drive away, But let Thy Spirit with me stay,
6. Until my soul the body leave; Then in Thy hands my soul receive And let the earth the body keep Till the Last Day shall break its sleep.
7. Joyful my resurrection be, Thou in the Judgment plead for me And hide my sins, Lord, from Thy face And give me life, of Thy dear grace!
8. Implicitly I trust Thee, Lord, For Thou hast promised in Thy Word: “In truth I tell you, who receives My Word, and keeps it, and believes,
9. “Shall never fall God’s wrath beneath, Shall never taste eternal death; Though here he must return to dust, He still is noways therefore lost;
10. “For I will with a mighty hand Deliver him from death’s strong band And lift him hence that he shall be Forever in My realm with Me,
11. “Forever living there in bliss.” Oh, let us not that glory miss! Dear Lord, forgive us all our guilt, Help us to wait until Thou wilt
12. That we depart; and let our faith Be brave and conquer e’en in death, Firm resting in Thy sacred Word Until we sleep in Thee, our Lord.
Paul Eber, 1565; C. Winkworth, tr., 1855.
528
8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7
When my last hour is close at hand And I must hence betake me, Lord Jesus Christ, beside me stand, Nor let Thy help forsake me; To Thy blest hands I now commend My soul, at this my earthly end, And Thou wilt safely keep it.
2. My sins, dear Lord, disturb me sore, My conscience cannot slumber; But though as sands upon the shore My sins may be in number, I will not quail, but think of Thee; Thy death, Thy sorrow, borne for me, Thy sufferings, shall uphold me.
3. I have been grafted in the Vine And hence my comfort borrow, For Thou wilt surely keep me Thine Through fear and pain and sorrow; Yea, though I die, I die to Thee, Who through Thy death hast won for me The right to life eternal.
4. Since Thou from death didst rise again, In death Thou wilt not leave me; Lord, Thy ascension soothes my pain, No fear of death shall grieve me; For Thou wilt have me where Thou art, And so with joy I can depart To be with Thee forever.
5. And so I stretch mine arms to Thee And gladly hence betake me; Peaceful and calm my sleep shall be, No human voice can wake me. But Christ is with me through the strife, And He will bear me into life And open heaven before me.
Nikolaus Herman, 1560; C. Winkworth, tr., a.
529
7, 6, 7, 6
For me to live is Jesus, To die is gain for me, To Him I gladly yield me And die right cheerfully.
2. From hence I go with gladness To Christ my Brother’s side That I may soon be with Him And e’er with Him abide.
3. I have o’ercome life’s crosses; Grief, pain, and sorrow cease; Through His five wounds most holy With God I am at peace.
4. When all my powers are breaking, My breath comes heavily, Nor word more I can utter, Lord, hear my sighs to Thee!
5. When reason, sense, and thinking Fail like a flickering light, That to and fro doth waver Ere ’tis extinguished quite,
6. Then let me softly, gently, Lord, fall asleep in Thee, When by Thy will and counsel My last hour comes to me.
7. As to the oak the ivy, So let me cleave to Thee And live in heavenly glory With Thee eternally.
8. Amen! This wilt Thou, Jesus, Grant graciously to me; Endow me with Thy Spirit That I die happily.
Anon., 1609; E. Cronenwett, tr., 1880.
530
8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7, 7
Hark! a voice saith, “All are mortal.” Yea, all flesh must fade as grass, Only through death’s gloomy portal To a better land we pass; This frail body here must perish Ere the heavenly joys it cherish, Ere it gain the free reward For the ransomed of the Lord.
2. Therefore, when my God doth choose it, Willingly I’ll yield my life, Nor will grieve that I should lose it, For with sorrows it was rife; In my dear Redeemer’s merit Peace hath found my troubled spirit, And in death my comfort is Jesus’ death—sweet comfort this!
3. For my sake He went before me, And His death is now my gain; Peace and hope He conquered for me; So without regret or pain, Yea, with joy I’ll quit earth’s sadness For the beauteous heaven of gladness, Where I shall eternally See the holy Trinity.
4. There is joy beyond our telling, Where so many saints have gone; Thousands, thousands, there are dwelling, Worshiping before the throne; There the seraphim are shining, Evermore in chorus joining: “Holy, holy, holy, Lord! Triune God, for aye adored!”
5. There great men, of sacred story, Prophets, patriarchs, are met; There apostles, too, in glory Fill twelve thrones by Jesus set; All the saints that have ascended Age on age, through time extended, There in blissful concert sing Hallelujahs to their King.
6. O Jerusalem, how glorious Dost thou shine, thou city fair! Lo! I hear the tones victorious Ever sweetly sounding there! O the bliss that there surprises! Lo! the sun of morn now rises, And the breaking day I see That shall never end for me!
7. Yea, I see what here was told me, See that wondrous glory shine; Feel the spotless robes enfold me, Know a golden crown is mine. Thus before the throne so glorious Now I stand, a soul victorious, Gazing on that joy for aye That shall never pass away.
J. G. Albinus, 1652; C. Winkworth, 1863, a.
531
S. M.
One sweetly solemn thought Comes to me o’er and o’er,— Nearer my home to-day am I Than e’er I’ve been before;
2. Nearer my Father’s house, Where many mansions be; Nearer to-day the great white throne; Nearer the crystal sea;
3. Nearer the bound of life Where burdens are laid down; Nearer to leave the heavy cross; Nearer to gain the crown.
4. But, lying dark between, Winding down through the night, There rolls the silent, unknown stream That leads at last to light.
5. E’en now, perchance, my feet Are slipping on the brink, And I to-day am nearer home, Nearer than now I think.
6. Father, perfect my trust; Strengthen my spirit’s faith; Nor let me stand at last alone Upon the shore of death.
Phoebe Cary, 1852.
532
7, 6, 8 l
Farewell! I say with gladness, False, evil world, farewell! Thy life is sin and sadness, With thee I would not dwell; In heaven are better pleasures, I long for that bright sphere Where God grants endless treasures To those that served Him here.
2. Do with me as it pleases Thy heart, O Son of God! When anguish on me seizes, Help me to bear my load; Nor then my sorrows lengthen, But take me hence on high; My fearful spirit strengthen And let me calmly die.
3. When all around is darkling, Thy name and cross, still bright, Deep in my heart are sparkling Like stars in blackest night. Appear Thou in Thy sorrow, For Thine was woe indeed, And from Thy cross I borrow All comfort heart can need.
4. Thou diedst for me,—O hide me When tempests round me roll; Through all my foes, O guide me, Receive my trembling soul. If I but grasp Thee firmer, What matters pain when past? Hath he a cause to murmur Who reaches heaven at last?
5. O write my name, I pray Thee, Now in the book of life; So let me here obey Thee And there, where joys are rife, Forever bloom before Thee, Thy perfect freedom prove, And tell, as I adore Thee, How faithful was Thy love.
V. Herberger, 1613; C. Winkworth, tr., a.
533
S. M.
It is not death to die, To leave this weary road, And midst the brotherhood on high To be at home with God.
2. It is not death to close The eye long dimmed by tears And wake in glorious repose To spend eternal years.
3. It is not death to bear The wrench that sets us free From dungeon chain, to breathe the air Of boundless liberty.
4. It is not death to fling Aside this sinful dust And rise, on strong, exulting wing, To live among the just.
5. Jesus, Thou Prince of Life, Thy chosen cannot die; Like Thee, they conquer in the strife To reign with Thee on high.
M. A. C. Malan, 1832; G. W. Bethune, tr., 1847.
534
S. M.
And must this body die, This mortal frame decay? And must these active limbs of mine Lie moldering in the clay?
2. God, my Redeemer, lives And ever from the skies Looks down and watches all my dust Till He shall bid it rise.
3. Arrayed in glorious grace Shall these vile bodies shine And every shape and every face Look heavenly and divine.
4. These lively hopes we owe To Jesus’ dying love; We would adore His grace below And sing His power above.
5. Dear Lord, accept the praise Of these our humble songs Till tunes of nobler sound we raise With our immortal tongues.
Isaac Watts, 1709.
535
11s
I would not live alway; I ask not to stay Where storm after storm rises dark o’er the way; The few lurid mornings that dawn on us here Are enough for life’s woes, full enough for its cheer.
2. I would not live alway; thus fettered by sin, Temptation without and corruption within; E’en the rapture of pardon is mingled with fears And the cup of thanksgiving with penitent tears.
3. I would not live alway; no, welcome the tomb; Since Jesus hath lain there, I dread not its gloom. There sweet be my rest till He bid me arise To hail Him in triumph descending the skies.
4. Who, who would live alway, away from his God? Away from yon heaven, that blissful abode, Where the rivers of pleasure flow o’er the bright plains, And the noontide of glory eternally reigns;
5. Where the saints of all ages in harmony meet, Their Savior and brethren transported to greet, While the anthems of rapture unceasingly roll And the smile of the Lord is the feast of the soul?
W. A. Muehlenberg, 1826.
536
7s
Hark! a voice divides the sky: Happy are the faithful dead, In the Lord who sweetly die; They from all their toils are freed.
2. Them the Spirit hath declared Blest, unutterably blest; Jesus is their great Reward, Jesus is their endless Rest.
3. Followed by their works, they go Where their Head had gone before; Reconciled by grace below, Grace hath opened mercy’s door.
4. Justified through faith alone, Here they knew their sins forgiven; Here they laid their burden down, Hallowed and made meet for heaven.
5. When from flesh the spirit freed, Hastens homeward to return, Mortals cry, “A man is dead!” Angels sing, “A child is born!”
Charles Wesley, 1742.
537
7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 7
Gentle Shepherd, Thou hast stilled Now Thy little lamb’s brief weeping; Ah! how peaceful, pale, and mild, In its narrow bed ’tis sleeping, And no sigh of anguish sore Heaves that little bosom more.
2. In this world of care and pain, Lord, Thou wouldst no longer leave it; To the sunny, heavenly plain Dost Thou now with joy receive it; Clothed in robes of spotless white, Now it dwells with Thee in light.
3. Ah, Lord Jesus, grant that we Where it lives may soon be living, And the lovely pastures see That its heavenly food are giving; Then the gain of death we prove Though Thou take what most we love.
J. W. Meinhold, 1835; C. Winkworth, tr., 1853.
538
L. M.
Now lay we calmly in the grave This form, whereof no doubt we have That it shall rise again that day In glorious triumph o’er decay.
2. And so to earth again we trust What came from dust and turns to dust And from the dust shall surely rise When the last trumpet fills the skies.
3. His soul forever lives in God, Whose grace his pardon hath bestowed, Who through His Son redeemed him here From bondage unto sin and fear.
4. His trials and his griefs are past; A blessed end is his at last; He bore Christ’s yoke and did His will; And though he died, he liveth still.
5. He lives where none do mourn and weep, And calmly shall his body sleep. ’Tis God shall death Himself destroy And raise it into glorious joy.
6. He suffered pain and grief below, Christ heals him now from all his woe. For him hath endless joy begun; He shines in glory like the sun.
7. Then let us leave him to his rest And homeward turn, for he is blest; And we must well our souls prepare, For death may seize us everywhere.
8. So help us, Christ, our Hope in loss; Thou hast redeemed us by Thy cross From endless death and misery; We praise, we bless, we worship Thee.
M. Weiss, 1531; Stanza 8, Martin Luther; C. Winkworth, tr., a.
539
L. M.
Now hush your cries and shed no tear, On such death none should look with fear; He died a faithful Christian man, And with his death true life began.
2. Coffin and grave we deck with care, His body reverently bear; It is not dead, but rests in God And softly sleeps beneath the sod.
3. It seems as all were over now,— The heavy limbs, the soulless brow,— Yet through these rigid limbs once more A noble life ere long shall pour.
4. These bones, now dead, again shall feel New warmth and vigor through them steal, And reunited they shall soar On high to live forevermore.
5. This body, lying stiff and stark, Shall soon rise upward from the dark And swiftly mount up to the skies, E’en as the spirit heavenward flies.
6. The buried grain of wheat must die, Withered and worthless long must lie, Yet springs to light all sweet and fair And proper fruits shall rightly bear.
7. E’en so this body, made of dust, To earth we once again entrust, Where it shall slumber free from pain Till from the dead it rise again.
8. God breathed into this house of clay The spirit that hath passed away; The righteous mind, the noble heart, The living faith, did Christ impart.
9. Now earth has hid it from our eyes Till God shall bid it wake and rise, Who ne’er the creature will forget, On whom His image He hath set.
10. Ah, would that promised day were here When Christ will once again appear And bring them to their heavenly home Who have been buried in the tomb!
“Deus, ignee fons animarum.” Tr. from the German, C. Winkworth, 1856.
540
L. M.
Asleep in Jesus! Blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes.
2. Asleep in Jesus! Oh, how sweet To be for such a slumber meet, With holy confidence to sing That death has lost his venomed 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! Oh, for me May such a blissful refuge be! Securely shall my ashes lie And wait the summons from on high.
Margaret Mackay, 1832, abr.
541
S. M.
Jesus, I live to Thee, The Loveliest and Best; My life in Thee, Thy life in me, In Thy blest love I rest.
2. Jesus, I die to Thee Whenever death shall come; To die in Thee is life to me In my eternal home.
3. Whether to live or die, I know not which is best; To live in Thee is bliss to me, To die is endless rest.
4. Living or dying, Lord; I ask but to be Thine; My life in Thee, Thy life in me, Make heaven forever mine!
H. Harbaugh, 1850.
542
C. M.
Why do we mourn departing friends Or shake at death’s alarms? ’Tis but the voice that Jesus sends To call them to His arms.
2. Are we not tending upward, too, As fast as time can move? Nor would we wish the hours more slow To keep us from our love.
3. Why should we tremble to convey Their bodies to the tomb? There the dear flesh of Jesus lay And scattered all the gloom.
4. The graves of all the saints He blessed And softened every bed; Where should the dying members rest But with their dying Head?
5. Thence He arose, ascending high, And showed our feet the way. Up to the Lord we, too, shall fly At the great rising-day.
6. Then let the last loud trumpet sound And bid our kindred rise; Awake, ye nations under ground! Ye saints, ascend the skies!
Isaac Watts, 1709.
543
L. M. 6 l
O Lord, my God, I cry to Thee, In my distress Thou helpest me. My soul and body I commend Into Thy hands; Thine angel send To guide me home and cheer my heart Since Thou dost call me to depart.
2. O Jesus Christ, Thou Lamb of God, Once slain to take away our load, Now let Thy cross, Thine agony, Avail to save and solace me; Thy death to open heaven and there Bid me the joy of angels share.
3. O Holy Spirit, at the end, Sweet Comforter, be Thou my Friend, When death and hell assail me sore, Leave me, O leave me nevermore, But bear me safely through the strife, As Thou hast promised, into life.
N. Selnecker, † 1592; C. Winkworth, tr., a.
544
8s 6 l
Who knows how near my end may be? Time speeds away, and death comes on; How swiftly, ah, how suddenly, May death be here and life be gone! My God, for Jesus’ sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.
2. The world that smiled when morn was come May change for me ere close of eve; So long as earth is still my home, In peril of my death I live. My God, for Jesus’ sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.
3. Teach me to ponder oft my end, And ere the hour of death appears, To cast my soul on Christ, her Friend, Nor spare repentant cries and tears. My God, for Jesus’ sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.
4. And let me now so order all That ever ready I may be To say with joy, Whate’er befall, Lord, do Thou as Thou wilt with me. My God, for Jesus’ sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.
5. Let heaven to me be ever sweet, And this world bitter let me find, That I, mid all its toil and heat, May keep eternity in mind. My God, for Jesus’ sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.
6. O Father, cover all my sins With Jesus’ merits, who alone The pardon that I covet wins And makes His long-sought rest my own. My God, for Jesus’ sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.
7. His sorrows and His cross I know Make deathbeds soft and light the grave; They comfort in the hour of woe, They give me all I fain would have. My God, for Jesus’ sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.
8. From Him can naught my soul divide, Nor life nor death can part us now; I thrust my hand into His side And say, My Lord and God art Thou! My God, for Jesus’ sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.
9. In Holy Baptism long ago I joined me to the living Vine; Thou lovest me in Him, I know, In Him Thou dost accept me Thine. My God, for Jesus’ sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.
10. And I have eaten His own flesh And drunk His blood,—nor can I be Forsaken now nor doubt afresh I am in Him and He in me. My God, for Jesus’ sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.
11. Then death may come or tarry yet, I know in Christ I perish not; He never will His own forget, He gives me robes without a spot. My God, for Jesus’ sake I pray Thy peace may bless my dying day.
12. And thus I live in God at peace And die without a thought of fear, Content to take what God decrees, For through His Son my faith is clear. His grace shall be in death my stay, And peace shall bless my dying day.
Countess Emilie Juliane, 1686; C. Winkworth, tr., 1858, a.
545
L. M. 6 l
I fall asleep in Jesus’ wounds, There pardon for my sins abounds; Yea, Jesus’ blood and righteousness My jewels are, my glorious dress, Wherein before my God I’ll stand When I shall reach the heavenly land.
2. With peace and joy I now depart, God’s child I am with all my heart; I thank thee, Death, thou leadest me To that true life where I would be. So cleansed by Christ, I fear not death. Lord Jesus, strengthen Thou my faith!
Probably Paul Eber, † 1569; C. Winkworth, 1869, tr., a.
546
7, 7, 7, 5
When the day of toil is done, When the race of life is run, Father, grant Thy wearied one Rest forevermore.
2. When the strife of sin is stilled, When the foe within is killed, Be Thy gracious word fulfilled, “Peace forevermore.”
3. When the darkness melts away At the breaking of the day, Bid us hail the cheering ray, Light forevermore.
4. When the heart, by sorrow tried, Feels at length its throbs subside, Bring us where all tears are dried, Joy forevermore.
5. When for vanished days we yearn, Days that never can return, Teach us in Thy love to learn Love forevermore.
6. When the breath of life is flown, When the grave must claim its own, Lord of life, be ours Thy crown,— Life forevermore.
J. Ellerton, 1871.
547
10, 10, 5, 10
O how blest are ye whose toils are ended! Who through death have unto God ascended! Ye have arisen From the cares which keep us still in prison.
2. We are still as in a dungeon living, Still oppressed with sorrow and misgiving; Our undertakings Are but toils and troubles and heartbreakings.
3. Ye, meanwhile, are in your chambers sleeping, Quiet, and set free from all our weeping; No cross or sadness There can hinder your untroubled gladness.
4. Christ has wiped away your tears forever; Ye have that for which we still endeavor; To you are chanted Songs that ne’er to mortal ears were granted.
5. Ah! who would, then, not depart with gladness To inherit heaven for earthly sadness? Who here would languish Longer in bewailing and in anguish?
6. Come, O Christ, and loose the chains that bind us! Lead us forth and cast this world behind us! With Thee, th’ Anointed, Finds the soul its joy and rest appointed.
S. Dach, 1635; H. W. Longfellow, tr., a.
JUDGMENT.
548
8, 7, 6 l
O’er the distant mountains breaking Comes the redd’ning dawn of day; Rise, my soul, from sleep awaking, Rise, and sing, and watch, and pray; |: ’Tis thy Savior, :| On His bright returning way.
2. O Thou long-expected, weary Waits my anxious soul for Thee; Life is dark, and earth is dreary, Where Thy light I do not see; |: O my Savior, :| When wilt Thou return to me?
3. Nearer is my soul’s salvation, Spent the night, the day at hand; Keep me in my lowly station, Watching for Thee, till I stand, |: O my Savior, :| In Thy bright, Thy promised land.
4. With my lamp well trimmed and burning, Swift to hear and loath to roam, Watching for Thy glad returning To restore me to my home. |: Come, my Savior, :| Thou hast promised: quickly come.
J. S. B. Monsell, 1863, a.
549
8, 9, 8, 6, 6, 4, 8, 8
Wake, awake, for night is flying, The watchmen on the heights are crying: Awake, Jerusalem, arise! Midnight hears the welcome voices, And at the thrilling cry rejoices; O where are ye, ye virgins wise? The Bridegroom comes, awake! Your lamps with gladness take! Hallelujah! With bridal care Yourselves prepare To meet the Bridegroom, who is near!
2. Zion hears the watchmen singing, And all her heart with joy is springing, She wakes, she rises from her gloom; For her Lord comes down all glorious, The strong in grace, in truth victorious, Her Star is risen, her Light is come! Now come, Thou Blessed One, Lord Jesus, God’s own Son, Hail! Hosanna! The joyful call We answer all, And follow to the nuptial hall.
3. Glory unto Thee be given, By men and by the host of heaven, With harp and cymbal’s clearest tone; Of one pearl each shining portal, Where we are with the choir immortal Of angels round Thy dazzling throne. Nor eye hath seen, nor ear Hath yet attained to hear Such great glory; Therefore will we Eternally Sing hymns of joy and praise to Thee.
Ph. Nicolai, 1599; Comp. tr.
550
L. M.
Let thoughtless thousands choose the road That leads the soul away from God; This happiness, dear Lord, be mine, To live and die entirely Thine.
2. On Christ, by faith, I fain would live, From Him my life, my all, receive, To Him devote my fleeting hours, Serve Him alone with all my powers.
3. Christ is my everlasting All; To Him I look, on Him I call; He will my every want supply In time and through eternity.
4. Soon will the Lord, my Life, appear; Soon shall I end my trials here, Leave sin and sorrow, death and pain; To live is Christ, to die is gain.
5. Soon will the saints in glory meet, Soon walk through every golden street, And sing on every blissful plain,— To live is Christ, to die is gain.
J. Haskins, 1789.
551
L. M.
That day of wrath, that dreadful day, When heaven and earth shall pass away! What power shall be the sinner’s stay? How shall he meet that dreadful day?
2. When, shriveling like a parchèd scroll, The flaming heavens together roll; When louder yet, and yet more dread, Swells the high trump that wakes the dead:
3. Lord, on that day, that wrathful day, When man to Judgment wakes from clay, Be Thou the trembling sinner’s stay, Though heaven and earth shall pass away.
Thomas of Celano, 13th cent.; Walter Scott, 1805, a.
552
8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7
The day is surely drawing near When God’s Son, the Anointed, Shall with great majesty appear As Judge of all appointed. All mirth and laughter then shall cease, When flames on flames will still increase, As the Apostle teacheth.
2. A trumpet loud shall then resound, And all the earth be shaken; Then all who in their graves are found Shall from their sleep awaken; But all that live shall in that hour By the Almighty’s boundless power Be changed at His commanding.
3. A book is opened then to all, A record truly telling What each hath done, both great and small, When he on earth was dwelling; And every heart be clearly seen, And all be known as they have been, In thoughts and words and actions.
4. Then woe to those who scorned the Lord And sought but carnal pleasures, Who here despised His precious Word And loved their earthly treasures! With shame and trembling they will stand And at the Judge’s stern command To Satan be delivered.
5. O Jesus, who my debt didst pay And for my sin wast smitten, Within the book of life, O may My name be also written! I will not doubt; I trust in Thee, From Satan Thou hast made me free And from all condemnation.
6. Therefore my Intercessor be, And for Thy bloody merit Declare my name from judgment free, With all who life inherit; That I may see Thee face to face With all Thy saints in that blest place Which Thou for us hast purchased.
7. O Jesus Christ, do not delay, But hasten our salvation! We often tremble on our way In fear and tribulation. Then hear us when we cry to Thee; Come, mighty Judge, and make us free From every evil! Amen.
B. Ringwaldt, † 1599; P. A. Peter, 1880, tr., a.
553
8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7
Great God, what do I see and hear? The end of things created; The Judge of mankind doth appear On clouds of glory seated; The trumpet sounds; the graves restore The dead which they contained before: Prepare, my soul, to meet Him.
2. The dead in Christ shall first arise At the last trumpet’s sounding, Caught up to meet Him in the skies; With joy their Lord surrounding; No gloomy fears their souls dismay; His presence sheds eternal day On those prepared to meet Him.
3. But sinners, filled with guilty fears, Behold His wrath prevailing, For they shall rise and find their tears And sighs are unavailing; The day of grace is past and gone; Trembling they stand before the throne, All unprepared to meet Him.
4. O Christ, who diedst and yet dost live, To me impart Thy merit; My pardon seal, my sins forgive, And cleanse me by Thy Spirit. Beneath Thy cross I view the day When heaven and earth shall pass away, And thus prepare to meet Thee.
W. B. Collyer, 1812.
554
S. M.
And will the Judge descend? And must the dead arise And not a single soul escape His all-discerning eyes?
2. And from His righteous lips Shall this dread sentence sound; And, through the numerous guilty throng, Spread black despair around?
3. “Depart from Me, 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 heaven 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.
Philip Doddridge, † 1751.
555
8s 3 l
Day of wrath, that day of mourning! See fulfilled the Prophet’s warning, Heaven and earth in ashes burning!
2. O what fear man’s bosom rendeth When from heaven the Judge descendeth On whose sentence all dependeth!
3. Wondrous sound the trumpet flingeth, Through earth’s sepulchers it ringeth, All before the throne it bringeth.
4. Death is struck and nature quaking; All creation is awaking, To its Judge an answer making.
5. Lo, the book, exactly worded, Wherein all hath been recorded; Thence shall judgment be awarded.
6. When the Judge His seat attaineth, And each hidden deed arraigneth, Nothing unavenged remaineth.
7. What shall I, frail man, be pleading? Who for me be interceding, When the just are mercy needing?
8. King of majesty tremendous, Who dost free salvation send us, Fount of pity, then befriend us!
9. Think, kind Jesus! my salvation Caused Thy wondrous incarnation; Leave me not to reprobation!
10. Faint and weary Thou hast sought me, On the cross of suffering bought me; Shall such grace in vain be brought me?
11. Righteous Judge of retribution, Grant Thy gift of absolution Ere that day’s dread execution.
12. Guilty, now I pour my moaning, All my shame with anguish owning: Spare, O God, Thy suppliant groaning!
13. Thou the women gav’st remission, Heard’st the dying thief’s petition; Hopeless else were my condition.
14. Worthless are my prayers and sighing, Yet, good Lord, in grace complying, Rescue me from fires undying!
15. With Thy favored sheep, O place me! Nor amid the goats abase me; But to Thy right hand upraise me.
16. While the wicked are confounded, Doomed to flames of woe unbounded, Call me, with Thy saints surrounded.
17. Bows my heart in meek submission, Strewn with ashes of contrition. Succor Thou my lost condition!
18. Day of sorrow, day of weeping, When, in dust no longer sleeping, Man awakes in Thy dread keeping!
19. To the rest Thou didst prepare me, On Thy cross, O Christ, upbear me! Spare, O God, in mercy spare me!
Thomas of Celano, c. 1250; W. J. Irons, tr., 1848, a.
HEAVEN.
556
7, 6, 8 l
Jerusalem the golden, With milk and honey blest! Beneath thy contemplation Sink heart and voice opprest. I know not, O I know not What joys await us there, What radiancy of glory, What bliss beyond compare!
2. There is the throne of David; And there, from care released, The songs of them that triumph, The shout of them that feast; And they who, with their Leader, Have conquered in the fight, Forever and forever, Are clad in robes of white!
3. Exult, O dust and ashes! The Lord shall be thy Part; His only, His forever, Thou shalt be and thou art! Jesus, in mercy bring us Soon to that land of rest; Who art, with God the Father And Spirit, ever blest!
Bernard of Cluny, 12th cent.; J. M. Neale, tr., 1851.
557
7, 6, 8 l
Brief life is here our portion; Brief sorrow, short-lived care; The life that knows no ending, The tearless life, is there. O happy retribution! Short toil, eternal rest; For mortals and for sinners A mansion with the blest!
2. And now we fight the battle, But then shall wear the crown Of full and everlasting And passionless renown; And now we watch and struggle, And now we live in hope, And Zion in her anguish With Babylon must cope.
3. But He whom now we trust in Shall then be seen and known; And they that know and see Him Shall have Him for their own. And there is David’s fountain And life in fullest glow; And there the light is golden, And milk and honey flow.
4. The morning shall awaken, And shadows shall decay, And each true-hearted servant Shall shine as doth the day; Yes! God, my King and Portion, In fulness of His grace, We then shall see forever And worship face to face.
5. O sweet and blessed country, The home of God’s elect! O sweet and blessed country That eager hearts expect! Jesus, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest; Who art, with God the Father And Spirit, ever blest.
Bernard of Cluny, 12th cent.; J. M. Neale, tr., 1851.
558
C. M.
Jerusalem, my happy home, Name ever dear to me, When shall my labors have an end In joy and peace and thee?
2. When shall these eyes thy heaven-built walls And pearly gates behold; Thy bulwarks with salvation strong And streets of shining gold?
3. O when, thou city of my God, Shall I thy courts ascend, Where evermore the angels sing, Where sabbaths have no end?
4. There happier bowers than Eden’s bloom, Nor sin nor sorrow know; Blest seats! through rude and stormy scenes I onward press to you.
5. Why should I shrink from pain and woe Or feel at death dismay? I’ve Canaan’s goodly land in view And realms of endless day.
6. Apostles, martyrs, prophets, there Around my Savior stand; And soon my friends in Christ below Will join the glorious band.
From an ancient hymn, anon., 1801.
559
10, 6, 10, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6
Jerusalem, thou city fair and high, Would God I were in thee! My longing heart fain, fain to thee would fly, It will not stay with me; Far over vale and mountain, Far over field and plain, It hastes to seek its Fountain And quit this world of pain.
2. O happy day, and yet far happier hour, When wilt thou come at last, When fearless to my Father’s love and power, Whose promise standeth fast, My soul I gladly render? For surely will His hand Lead her, with guidance tender, To heaven, her fatherland.
3. A moment’s space, and gently, wondrously, Released from earthly ties, Elijah’s chariot bears her up to thee, Through all these lower skies To yonder shining regions, While down to meet her come The blessed angel legions And bid her welcome home.
4. O Zion, hail! Bright city, now unfold The gates of grace to me! How many a time I longed for thee of old, Ere yet I was set free From yon dark life of sadness, Yon world of shadowy naught, And God had given the gladness, The heritage I sought.
5. O what the tribe, or what the glorious host, Comes sweeping swiftly down? The chosen ones on earth who wrought the most, The Church’s brightest crown, Our Lord hath sent to meet me, As in the far-off years Their words oft came to greet me In yonder land of tears.
6. The patriarchs’ and prophets’ noble train, With all Christ’s followers true, Who bore the cross and could the worst disdain That tyrants dared to do, I see them shine forever, All glorious as the sun, Mid light that fadeth never, Their perfect freedom won.
7. And when within that lovely paradise At last I safely dwell, From out my soul what songs of bliss shall rise, What joy my lips shall tell, While holy saints are singing Hosannas o’er and o’er, Pure hallelujahs ringing Around me evermore!
8. Innumerous choirs before the shining throne Their joyful anthems raise, Till heaven’s glad halls are echoing with the tone Of that great hymn of praise, And all its host rejoices, And all its blessed throng Unite their myriad voices In one eternal song.
J. M. Meyfart, 1626; C. Winkworth, tr., a.
560
C. M.
There is a land of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign; Eternal day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain.
2. There everlasting spring abides, And never-withering flowers; Death, like a narrow sea, divides This heavenly land from ours.
3. Sweet fields, beyond the swelling flood, Stand dressed in living green; So to the Jews old Canaan stood, While Jordan rolled between.
4. But timorous mortals start and shrink To cross this narrow sea, And linger, shivering, on the brink And fear to launch away.
5. O could we make our doubts remove, Those gloomy doubts that rise, And view the Canaan that we love, With unbeclouded eyes:
6. Could we but climb where Moses stood And view the landscape o’er, Not Jordan’s stream nor death’s cold flood Should fright us from the shore.
Isaac Watts, 1707.
561
8, 6, 8, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6
O Paradise, O Paradise, Who doth not crave for rest? Who would not seek the happy land Where they that loved are blest; Where loyal hearts, and true, Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through, In God’s most holy sight?
2. O Paradise, O Paradise, The world is growing old; Who would not be at rest and free Where love is never cold; Where loyal hearts, and true, Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through, In God’s most holy sight?
3. O Paradise, O Paradise, I greatly long to see The special place my dearest Lord In love prepares for me; Where loyal hearts, and true, Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through, In God’s most holy sight.
4. Lord Jesus, King of Paradise, Oh, keep me in Thy love And guide me to that happy land Of perfect rest above, Where loyal hearts, and true, Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through, In God’s most holy sight.
F. W. Faber, 1862.
562
7, 6, 8 l
The Homeland! O the Homeland! The land of souls free born! No gloomy night is known there, But aye the fadeless morn. I’m sighing for that country, My heart is aching here; There is no pain in the Homeland, To which I’m drawing near.
2. My Lord is in the Homeland, With angels bright and fair; No sinful thing nor evil, Can ever enter there. The music of the ransomed Is ringing in my ears; And when I think of the Homeland, My eyes are wet with tears.
3. For loved ones in the Homeland Are waiting me to come Where neither death nor sorrow Invades their holy home. O dear, dear native country! O rest and peace above! Christ bring us all to the Homeland Of His eternal love.
H. R. Haweis, 1855.
563
6, 4, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4
I’m but a stranger here, Heav’n is my home; Earth is a desert drear, Heav’n is my home; Danger and sorrow stand Round me on every hand; Heav’n is my fatherland, Heav’n is my home.
2. What though the tempest rage, Heav’n is my home; Short is my pilgrimage, Heav’n is my home; And time’s wild wintry blast Soon shall be overpast; I shall reach home at last,— Heav’n is my home.
3. There at my Savior’s side— Heav’n is my home— I shall be glorified,— Heav’n is my home. There are the good and blest, Those I love most and best; And there I, too, shall rest,— Heav’n is my home.
4. Therefore I murmur not— Heav’n is my home— Whate’er my earthly lot,— Heav’n is my home; And I shall surely stand There at my Lord’s right hand,— Heav’n is my fatherland, Heav’n is my home.
T. R. Taylor, 1836, a.
564
8, 6, 8, 8, 6
There is an hour of peaceful rest, To mourning wanderers given; There is a joy for souls distrest, A balm for every wounded breast: ’Tis found above—in heaven.
2. There is a soft, a downy bed, ’Tis fair as breath of even; A couch for weary mortals spread Where they may rest the aching head And find repose—in heaven.
3. There is a home for weary souls, By sin and sorrow driven,— When tossed on life’s tempestuous shoals, Where storms arise and ocean rolls, And all is drear—but heaven.
4. There faith lifts up her cheerful eye, To brighter prospects given; And views the tempest passing by, The evening shadows quickly fly, And all serene—in heaven.
5. There fragrant flowers immortal bloom, And joys supreme are given; There rays divine disperse the gloom; Beyond the confines of the tomb Appears the dawn of heaven.
W. B. Tappan, 1818.
565
9, 8, 6 l
A slumber I know, in Jesus’ name, A rest from all toil and sorrow; Earth tenderly takes my weary frame To sleep till the blissful morrow; In heaven my soul with God abides, Forgotten are cares and trials.
2. An even I know, serene and blest, And oft is my spirit longing, When, weary and worn, it finds no rest While woes on the way are thronging; Oft longing to see the journey’s end, And rest in a blissful slumber.
3. A morning I know, so bright and fair, When tidings of joy shall wake us, When anthems from high shall fill the air And God to His glory take us; When Jesus shall bid us rise from sleep— How joyous that hour of awaking!
4. Oh, dear is that morning fair to me! And oft, o’er the mountains beaming, In spirit its heavenly light I see, As golden the peaks are gleaming. For joy I must sing as birds at dawn Their carols in lofty lindens.
5. The Savior then comes unto our graves; His mighty command is given. Then break from the deep the ocean waves, Each tomb and restraint is riven. All earth hears the cry, Ye dead, come forth! In glory we go to meet Him.
M. B. Landstad, † 1880.
566
8s 10 l
Yes, there remaineth still a rest! Arise, sad heart, that darkly pines, By heavy care and pain opprest, On whom no sun of gladness shines; Look to the Lamb! In yon bright fields Thou’lt know the joy His presence yields. Cast off thy load and thither haste; Soon shalt thou fight and bleed no more, Soon, soon thy weary course be o’er, And deep the rest thou then shalt taste.
2. The rest appointed thee of God, The rest that naught shall break or move, That ere this earth by man was trod, Was set apart for thee by Love. Our Savior gave His life to win This rest for thee; O enter in! Hear how His voice sounds far and wide, “Ye weary souls, no more delay, Loiter not faithless by the way; Here in My peace and rest abide!”
3. Ye heavy-laden, come to Him! Ye who are bent with many a load, Come from your prisons drear and dim, Toil thus not sadly on your road! Ye’ve borne the burden of the day, And hear ye not the Savior say: “I am your Refuge and your Rest”? His children ye, of heavenly birth, Howe’er may rage sin, hell, or earth, Here ye are safe, here calmly blest.
4. O what contentment fills the breast Of wanderers through the desert plains If they have found a place to rest, To quench their thirst and cure their pains! How welcome is a humble bed, Where they may rest their weary head, To persons that are sick and sore! Such hours of sweet repose soon fly. But there remains a rest on high Where we shall rest forevermore.
5. Yonder in joy the sheaves we bring, Whose seed was sown on earth in tears; There in our Father’s house we sing The song too sweet for mortal ears. Sorrow and sighing all are past, And pain and death are fled at last. There with the lamb of God we dwell, He leads us to the crystal river, He wipes away all tears forever; What there is ours no tongue can tell.
6. Nor thirst nor hunger pains us there, The time of recompense is come, Nor cold nor scorching heat we bear, We’re sheltered in our Savior’s home. The Lamb is in the midst; and those Who followed Him through shame and woes Are crowned with honor, joy, and peace. The dry bones gather life again, One Sabbath over all shall reign, Wherein all toil and labor cease.
7. There is untroubled calm and light, No gnawing care shall mar our rest; Ye weary, heed this word aright; Come, lean upon your Savior’s breast! Fain would I linger here no more, Fain to yon happier world upsoar, And join that bright, expectant band. O raise, my soul, the joyful song That rings through yon triumphant throng; Thy perfect rest is nigh at hand.
J. S. Kunth, 1733; C. Winkworth, tr., a.
567
S. M.
“Forever with the Lord!” Amen! so let it be; Life from the dead is in that word, ’Tis immortality.
2. Here in the body pent, Absent from Him I roam, Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day’s march nearer home.
3. My Father’s house on high, Home of my soul! how near At times to faith’s foreseeing eye The golden gates appear!
4. Ah! then my spirit faints To reach the land I love, The bright inheritance of saints, Jerusalem above!
5. “Forever with the Lord!” Father, if ’tis Thy will, The promise of that faithful word E’en here to me fulfil.
6. Be Thou at my right hand, Then I can never fail; Uphold Thou me, and I shall stand; Fight, and I must prevail.
7. So when my latest breath Shall rend the veil in twain, By death I shall escape from death And life eternal gain.
8. Knowing as I am known, How shall I love that word And oft repeat before the throne, “Forever with the Lord!”
James Montgomery, 1835.
CHANTS.
568
Gloria in Excelsis.
Congregation:—
Glory be to | God on high, | and on earth | peace, good | will toward | men! ||
Choir or Congregation:—
We | praise Thee, we | bless Thee, we | wor-ship | Thee, we | glo-ri-fy | Thee, we | give thanks to | Thee for Thy great | glo-ry. O | Lord God, | heavenly King, | God the Fa-ther Al- | might-y! O | Lord the only-be- | got-ten Son, | Jesus Christ, | O Lord God, Thou | Lamb of God, Son | of the Fa-ther, | that tak-est a- | way the sin of the | world, have | mer-cy up- | on us! || Thou, that | tak-est a-way the | sin of the world, re-| ceive our | prayer! Thou that | sit-test at the | right hand of | God the | Father, have | mer-cy up- | on us! For | Thou on-ly art | ho-ly, Thou | on-ly art the | Lord, Thou | on-ly, O | Christ, with the | Ho-ly | Ghost, | art most | high in the | glo-ry of | God the | Fa-ther. | A- | men.
569
Levavi Oculos.
1. I will lift up mine eyes un- | to the | hills || From whence | com-eth | my — | help.
2. My help _com_eth | from the | Lord || Who hath | made — | heaven and | earth.
3. He will not _suf_fer thy | foot to be | moved. || He that | keepeth thee | will not | slumber.
4. Behold, He that | keep-eth | Israel || Shall | nei-ther | slumber nor | sleep.
5. The Lord Him- | self is thy | Keeper: || The Lord is thy De- | fense up-on | thy right | hand,
6. So that the sun shall not burn | thee by | day || Nor the | moon — | by — | night.
7. The Lord shall pre_serve_ thee | from all | evil || He | shall pre- | serve thy | soul.
8. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy | coming | in || From this time | forth for- | ev-er- | more.
Glory be to the _Fa_ther | and to the | Son || and | to the | Ho-ly | Ghost,
As it was in the beginning, is now, and | ev-er | shall be, || world without | end! — A- — | men.
570
Benedictus.
1. Blessed be the Lord God of | Is-ra- | el, || for He hath _visit_ed | and re- | deem-ed His | people:
2. And hath raised up a mighty sal- | va-tion | for us || in the house | of His | servant | David;
3. As He spake by the mouth of His | ho-ly | prophets || which have been | since the | world be- | gan;
4. That we should be saved | from our | enemies || and from the hand of | all that | hate — | us;
5. To perform the mercy _promis_ed to | our fore- | fathers, || and to re_mem_ber His | ho-ly | Cov-e- | nant:
6. To perform the oath which He sware to our fore-_fa_ther | A-bra- | ham || that | He would | give —| us;
7. That we, being delivered out of the hand of our | en-e- | mies, || might serve | Him with- | out — | fear,
8. In holiness and _right_eous- | ness be- | fore Him || all the | days of | our — | life.
9. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet | of the | Highest, || for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord | to pre- | pare His | ways;
10. To give knowledge of sal_va_tion | unto His | people || for the re- | mis-sion | of their | sins,
11. Through the tender _mer_cy | of our | God || whereby the Day-spring from on | high hath | visit-ed | us;
12. To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the | shadow of | death || and to guide our feet | into the | way of | peace.
Glory be to the _Fa_ther | and to the | Son || and | to the | Ho-ly | Ghost,
As it was in the beginning, is now, and | ever | shall be, || world without | end! — | A- — | men.
571
Te Deum Laudamus.
1. We praise | Thee, O | God, || we ac_knowl_edge | Thee to | be the | Lord.
2. All the earth doth | wor-ship | Thee, || the | Fa-ther | ev-er- | lasting.
3. To Thee all _an_gels | cry a- | loud, || the Heavens and | all the | powers there- | in.
4. To Thee cheru_bim_ and | Ser-a- | phim || con- | tin-ual- | ly do | cry,
5. _Ho_ly | ho-ly | holy, || Lord | God of | Sab-a- | oth;
6. Heaven and earth are full of the | maj-es- | ty || of | Thy — | glo- — | ry.
7. The glorious _com_pany | of the a- | postles || praise | — — | — — | Thee.
8. The goodly _fel_lowship | of the | prophets || praise | — — | — — | Thee.
9. The _no_ble | army of | martyrs || praise | — — | — — | Thee.
10. The holy Church throughout | all the | world || doth | — ac- | knowl-edge | Thee;
11. The | Fa- — ther || of an | in-finite | maj-es | ty;
12. Thine a- | dor-able, | true, || and | on- — | — ly | Son;
13. Al_so_ the | Holy | Ghost, || the | Com- — | fort- — | er.
14. Thou art the King of | Glory, || O | — — | — — | Christ!
15. Thou art the _ev_er- | last-ing | Son || of | — the | Fa- — | ther.
16. When Thou tookest upon Thee to de- | liv-er | man, || Thou didst humble Thy_self_ to be | born — | of a | virgin.
17. When Thou hadst over_come_ the | sharpness of | death, || Thou didst open the _king_dom of | heaven to | all be- | lievers.
18. Thou sittest at the right | hand of | God || in the | glo-ry | of the | Father.
19. We be_lieve_ that | Thou shalt | come || to | be — | our — | Judge.
20. We therefore pray Thee, | Help Thy | servants, || whom Thou hast _redeem_ed | with Thy | precious | blood!
21. Make them to be _num_bered | with Thy | saints || in | glo-ry | ev-er- | lasting.
22. O Lord, | save Thy | people || and | bless Thine | her-it- | age!
23. Gov- | — ern | them || and | lift them | up for- | ever!
24. Day | by — | day || we | mag-ni | fy — | Thee;
25. And we | worship Thy | name || _ev_er, | world with- | out — | end.
26. Vouch- | safe, O | Lord, || to keep us this | day with- | out — | sin.
27. O Lord, have | mercy up- | on us, || have | mercy up- | on — us!
28. O Lord, let Thy _mer_cy | be up- | on us, || as our | trust — | is in | Thee.
29. O Lord, in Thee | have I | trusted; || let me | nev-er | be con- | founded!
572
Magnificat.
1. My soul doth _mag_ni- | fy the | Lord, || and my spirit hath re- | joiced in | God, my | Savior.
2. For He | hath re- | garded || the _low_li- | ness | of | His hand- | maiden.
3. For, be- | hold, from | henceforth || all _gen_er- | a-tions shall | call me | blessed.
4. For He that is mighty hath | magni-fied | me, || and | ho-ly | is His | name.
5. And His mer_cy_ is on | them that | fear Him || through- | out all | gen-er- | ations.
6. He hath showed strength | with His | arm; || He hath scattered the proud in the im_ag_i- | na-tion | of their | hearts.
7. He hath put down the mighty | from their | seats || and hath ex- | alted the | humble and | meek.
8. He hath filled the _hun_gry | with good | things, || and the rich He hath | sent — | empty a- | way.
9. He, remembering His mercy, hath holpen His _ser_vant | Is-ra- | el, || as He promised to our fore-fathers, Abra_ham_ | and his | seed for- | ever.
Glory be to the _Fa_ther | and to the | Son || and | to the | Ho-ly | Ghost,
As it was in the beginning, is now, and | ev-er | shall be, || world without | end! — | A- — | men.
573
Dominus Regit Me.
1. The Lord | is my | Shepherd, || I | shall | not | want.
2. He maketh me to lie down in | green | pastures; || He leadeth me be- | side the | still — | waters.
3. He re- | storeth my | soul; || He leadeth me in the paths of righteous_ness_ | for His | name’s | sake.
4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will | fear no | evil; || for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy | staff, they | comfort | me.
5. Thou preparest a table before me in the _pres_ence | of mine | enemies; || Thou anointest my head with oil; my | cup | run-neth | over.
6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days | of my | life, || and I will dwell in the house | of the | Lord for- | ever.
Glory be to the _Fa_ther | and to the | Son || and | to the | Ho-ly | Ghost,
As it was in the beginning, is now, and | ev-er | shall be, || world without | end! — | A- — | men.
574
De Profundis.
1. Out of the deep have I called unto Thee, O | Lord! || Lord, hear my | voice!
2. O let Thine ears con_sid_er | well || the voice of my com- | plaint.
3. If Thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is done a- | miss, || O Lord, who may a- | bide it?
4. For there is mer_cy_ with | Thee; || therefore shalt Thou be | feared.
5. I look for the Lord; my soul doth wait for | Him; || in His Word is my | trust.
6. My soul fleeth unto the | Lord || before the morning watch, I say, before the _morn_ing | watch.
7. O Israel, trust in the Lord; for with the Lord there is | mercy, || and with Him is plent_eous_ re- | demption.
8. And He shall re_deem_ Isra- | el || from all his sins.
Glory be to the _Fa_ther | and to the | Son || and | to the | Ho-ly | Ghost,
As it was in the beginning, is now, and | ev-er | shall be, || world without | end! — | A- — | men.
575
Venite, Exultemus.
1. O come, let us sing | unto the | Lord; || let us make a joyful noise to the | Rock of | our sal- | vation!
2. Let us come before His presence | with thanks- | giving, || and make a joyful | noise unto | Him with | psalms.
3. For the Lord is a | great | God || and a great | King a- | bove all | gods.
4. In His hand are the deep places | of the | earth; || the strength of the | hills is | His | also.
5. The sea is His, and | He | made it; || and His hands | form-ed | the | dry | land.
6. O come, let us worship | and bow | down; || let us kneel be- | fore the | Lord, our | Maker!
7. For He | is our | God, || and we are the people of His pasture | and the | sheep of His | hand.
Glory be to the _Fa_ther | and to the | Son || and | to the | Ho-ly | Ghost,
As it was in the beginning, is now, and | ev-er | shall be, || world without | end! — | A- — | men.
576
The Lord’s Prayer.
1. Our Fa_ther_ which | art in | heaven! || _Hal_lowed | be — | Thy — | name.
2. Thy | kingdom | come. || Thy will be done in earth | as it | is in | heaven.
3. Give us this day our | daily | bread. || And forgive us our debts as | we for- | give our | debtors.
4. And lead us not | into temp- | tation, || but de- | liv-er | us from | evil.
5. For Thine is the king_dom_ and the | power and the | glory || for- | ever. | A- — | men.
577
The Beatitudes.
1. Bless_ed_ are the | poor in | spirit, || for | theirs is the | kingdom of | heaven.
2. Bless_ed_ are | they that | mourn, || for | they — | shall be | comforted.
3. Bless_ed_ | are the | meek, || for | they shall in- | herit the | earth.
4. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after | right-eous- | ness, || for | they — | shall be | filled.
5. Bless_ed_ are the | mer-ci- | ful, || for | they shall ob- | tain | mercy.
6. Bless_ed_ are the | pure in | heart, || for | they shall | see | God.
7. Bless_ed_ are the | peace- | makers, || for they shall be _call_ed the | children | of | God.
8. Blessed are they which are persecut_ed_ for | righteous-ness’ | sake, || for | theirs is the | kingdom of | heaven.
9. Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and | perse-cute | you, || and shall say all manner of evil against you | false-ly | for My | sake.
10. Rejoice and be exceeding glad, for great is your re- | ward in | heaven; || for so persecuted they the | prophets which | were be- | fore you.
Glory be to the _Fa_ther | and to the | Son || and | to the | Ho-ly | Ghost,
As it was in the beginning, is now, and | ev-er | shall be, || world without | end! — | A- — | men.
DOXOLOGIES.
578
L. M.
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
579
L. M. 6 l
To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be glory in the highest given By all on earth and all in heaven, As was through ages heretofore, Is now, and shall be evermore.
580
C. M.
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom we adore, Be glory as it was, is now, And shall be evermore.
581
6, 5, 6, 5
Father, Son, and Spirit, Endless One in Three, Now, henceforth, forever, Glory be to Thee!
582
7, 6, 7, 6
To Father, Son, and Spirit, Eternal One and Three, As was and is forever, All praise and glory be.
583
TROCHAIC, 7, 6, 7, 6
Glory be to God Most High, Glory to the Savior, Glory to the Holy Ghost, Now, henceforth, forever.
584
7, 6, 8 l
O mighty God and holy, Fount of unchanging grace, Whose mercy ever shineth— The brightness of Thy face; To Thee all praise and glory, Thou God of love and might: The Father, Son, and Spirit— Thou uncreated Light!
585
7s
Thee, eternal God Most High, Thee we laud and magnify; Glorious o’er the heavenly host— Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
586
TROCHAIC, 7s
Holy Father, holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three in One! Glory, as of old, to Thee Now and evermore shall be.
587
S. M.
To God the Father, Son, And Spirit, One in Three, Be glory as it was, is now, And shall forever be.
588
6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8 (H. M.)
O Blessed, Holy One! All worship, praise, and love To Thee—the Father, Son, And Spirit—God above! Let earth and heaven with one accord Sing Thine eternal glory, Lord!
589
S. M.
Eternal, holy Lord! Thy name we glorify— The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost— Jehovah, God Most High!
590
8, 7, 8, 7
Praise the Father, earth and heaven, Praise the Son, the Spirit praise, As it was, and is, be given Glory through eternal days.
591
8, 7, 6 l
Praise and honor to the Father, Praise and honor to the Son, Praise and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One, One in might and one in glory While eternal ages run.
592
8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7
Glory be to God the Father, Glory be to God the Son, Glory be to God the Spirit, Great Jehovah, Three in One: Glory, glory, While eternal ages run.
593
8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7
Great Jehovah, we adore Thee, God the Father, God the Son, God the Spirit, joined in glory On the same eternal throne; Endless praises To Jehovah, Three in One.
594
8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7
Glory be to God the Father, Glory be to God the Son, Glory be to God the Spirit, Everlasting Three in One: Thee let heaven and earth adore, Now, henceforth, and evermore.
VERSICLES FOR FESTIVAL SEASONS AND GENERAL OCCASIONS.
List I.
1. The eyes of all wait upon Thee. And Thou givest them their meat in due season.
2. The Lord is merciful and gracious. Hallelujah! Slow to anger and plenteous in mercy. Hallelujah!
3. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, That He would send forth laborers into His harvest.
4. Ask, and ye shall receive, That your Joy may be full.
5. O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good. Hallelujah! For His mercy endureth forever. Hallelujah!
6. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, And to sing praises unto Thy name, O Most High.
7. Lord, Thou hast heard the desire of the humble. Thou wilt preserve their heart; Thou wilt cause Thine ear to hear.
8. The Lord will give strength unto His people. Hallelujah! The Lord will bless His people with peace. Hallelujah!
9. They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament. Hallelujah! And they that turn many to righteousness, as the stars forever and ever. Hallelujah!
10. By Me kings reign and princes decree justice. By Me princes rule and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
11. He shall give His angels charge over thee To keep thee in all thy ways.
12. The Lord God is a Sun and Shield; the Lord will give grace and glory. Hallelujah! No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly. Hallelujah!
13. Sanctify us through Thy truth. Hallelujah! Thy Word is truth. Hallelujah!
14. Lord, teach me to do Thy will. Hallelujah! Let Thy good Spirit lead me in the right way. Hallelujah!
15. Show me Thy ways, O Lord. Hallelujah! Teach me Thy paths. Hallelujah!
16. Save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance; Feed them also and lift them up forever.
17. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Thy name. Deliver us and purge away our sins for Thy name’s sake.
18. I have trusted in Thy mercy. My heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation.
19. Suffer the little children to come unto Me and forbid them not; For of such is the kingdom of heaven.
20. Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Hallelujah! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Hallelujah!
21. Call upon Me in the day of trouble. I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me.
22. Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts. Strengthen Thou me according to Thy Word.
List II.
GENERAL.
23. =Minister=: The Lord be with you. =Congregation=: And with thy spirit.
ADVENT.
24. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel. Hallelujah! For He hath visited and redeemed His people. Hallelujah!
25. Hosanna to the Son of David! Hallelujah! Hosanna in the highest! Hallelujah!
26. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors! Hallelujah! And the King of Glory shall come in. Hallelujah!
27. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. Hallelujah! Our God shall come. Hallelujah!
28. Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Hallelujah! Make His paths straight. Hallelujah!
CHRISTMAS.
29. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy. Hallelujah! Which shall be to all people. Hallelujah!
30. Blessed be He that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hallelujah! God is the Lord, which hath showed us light. Hallelujah!
31. The Word was made flesh. Hallelujah! And dwelt among us. Hallelujah!
32. Unto us a Child is born. Hallelujah! Unto us a Son is given. Hallelujah!
33. Unto you is born this day a Savior. Hallelujah! Which is Christ the Lord. Hallelujah!
NEW YEAR.
34. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy name. Hallelujah! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Hallelujah!
35. Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace. Hallelujah! For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation. Hallelujah!
36. Show me Thy ways, O Lord. Teach me Thy paths.
37. Thou shalt call His name Jesus. Hallelujah. For He shall save His people from their sins. Hallelujah!
EPIPHANY.
38. All they from Sheba shall come. Hallelujah! They shall bring gold and incense. Hallelujah!
39. Arise, shine, for thy light is come. Hallelujah! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. Hallelujah!
40. O praise the Lord, all ye nations. Hallelujah! Praise Him, all ye people. Hallelujah!
41. There shall come a Star out of Jacob. Hallelujah! And a Scepter shall rise out of Israel. Hallelujah!
THE PASSION SEASON.
42. Christ became obedient unto death; Even the death of the cross.
43. God spared not His own Son; But delivered Him up for us all.
44. He was wounded for our transgressions; He was bruised for our iniquities.
45. Surely He hath borne our griefs And carried our sorrows.
46. The chastisement of our peace was upon Him, And with His stripes we are healed.
HOLY THURSDAY.
47. As often as ye eat this bread and drink this cup, Ye do show the Lord’s death till He come.
48. He hath made His wonderful works to be remembered. The Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
EASTER.
49. Christ was delivered for our offenses. Hallelujah! And was raised again for our justification. Hallelujah!
50. Death is swallowed up in victory. Hallelujah! Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory! Hallelujah!
51. I know that my Redeemer liveth. Hallelujah! And that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. Hallelujah!
52. Jesus Christ hath abolished death. Hallelujah! And hath brought life and immortality to light. Hallelujah!
53. O death, where is thy sting? Hallelujah! O grave, where is thy victory? Hallelujah!
54. The Lord is risen. Hallelujah! The Lord is risen indeed. Hallelujah!
55. This is the day which the Lord hath made. Hallelujah! We will rejoice and be glad in it. Hallelujah!
ASCENSION DAY.
56. Christ hath ascended on high. Hallelujah! He hath led captivity captive. Hallelujah!
57. God is gone up with a shout. Hallelujah! The Lord with the sound of a trumpet. Hallelujah!
WHITSUNTIDE.
58. Create in me a clean heart, O God. And renew a right spirit within me.
59. God is the Lord which hath showed us light. Hallelujah! Thou art my God, and I will praise Thee. Hallelujah!
60. The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost. Hallelujah! He shall teach you all things. Hallelujah!
THE FESTIVAL OF TRINITY.
61. Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts. Hallelujah! The whole earth is full of His glory. Hallelujah!
62. We praise God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Hallelujah! We praise Him now and evermore. Hallelujah!
ST. MICHAEL’S AND ALL ANGELS’.
63. Bless ye the Lord, all ye His hosts. Hallelujah! Ye ministers of His that do His pleasure. Hallelujah!
64. He shall give His angels charge over thee. Hallelujah! To keep thee in all thy ways. Hallelujah!
THE FESTIVAL OF HARVEST OR THANKSGIVING.
65. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord. Hallelujah! And to sing praises unto Thy name, O Most High. Hallelujah!
66. O give thanks unto the Lord: for He is good. Hallelujah! For His mercy endureth forever. Hallelujah!
67. Praise Him for His mighty acts. Hallelujah! Praise Him according to His excellent greatness. Hallelujah!
68. The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord. Hallelujah! And Thou givest them their meat in due season. Hallelujah!
THE FESTIVAL OF REFORMATION.
69. Do good in Thy good pleasure unto Zion. Hallelujah! Build Thou the walls of Jerusalem. Hallelujah!
70. Stand fast therefore in the liberty Wherewith Christ hath made you free.
71. The Lord, our God, be with us As He was with our fathers.
72. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet. Hallelujah! And a light unto my path. Hallelujah!
A DAY OF HUMILIATION AND PRAYER.
73. Enter not into judgment with Thy servant, O Lord; For in Thy sight shall no man living be justified.
74. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy loving-kindness. According unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
75. Lord, deal not with us after our sins, Nor reward us according to our iniquities.
76. We have sinned with our fathers. We have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly.
FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION.
77. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven. Hallelujah! Whose sin is covered. Hallelujah!
78. O Lord, I have trusted in Thy mercy. Hallelujah! My ear shall rejoice in Thy salvation. Hallelujah!
79. The Lord hath clothed me with the garments of salvation. Hallelujah! He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness. Hallelujah!
80. The Lord is merciful and gracious. Hallelujah! Slow to anger and plenteous in mercy. Hallelujah!
81. We have trusted in Thy mercy. Our heart shall rejoice In Thy salvation.
82. With the heart man believeth unto righteousness. And with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
SANCTIFICATION.
83. Sanctify us, O Lord, through Thy truth. Thy Word is truth.
84. Show me Thy ways, O Lord. Teach me Thy paths.
85. Teach me, O Lord, to do Thy will. Thy good Spirit lead me into the land of uprightness.
86. Teach me Thy way, O Lord; I will walk in Thy truth. Unite my heart to fear Thy name.
CHURCH AND MISSIONS.
87. How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts! Hallelujah! My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord. Hallelujah!
88. Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house. Hallelujah! And the place where Thine honor dwelleth. Hallelujah!
89. Lord, preserve unto us Thy Word. Thy Word is unto us the joy and rejoicing of our hearts.
90. Pray ye the Lord of the harvest That He would send forth laborers into His harvest.
91. Save Thy people, O Lord, and bless Thine inheritance. Feed them also and lift them up forever.
92. The Gentiles shall come to thy light. Hallelujah! And kings to the brightness of thy rising. Hallelujah!
93. Their voice is gone out through all the earth. Hallelujah! And their words to the end of the world. Hallelujah!
94. The Lord God is a Sun and Shield, the Lord will give grace and glory. Hallelujah! No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly. Hallelujah!
95. The Lord will give strength unto His people. Hallelujah! The Lord will bless His people with peace. Hallelujah!
FOR OTHER OCCASIONS.
96. Ask, and ye shall receive, That your joy may be full.
97. Be thou faithful unto death, And I will give thee the crown of life.
98. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. They rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.
99. Call upon Me in the day of trouble. I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me.
100. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Thy name. And deliver us and purge away our sins for Thy name’s sake.
101. I will greatly rejoice in the Lord. Hallelujah! My soul shall be joyful in my God. Hallelujah!
102. My soul doth magnify the Lord. Hallelujah! And my spirit hath rejoiced in God, my Savior. Hallelujah!
103. Serve the Lord with gladness. Hallelujah! Come before His presence with singing. Hallelujah!
104. Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not. For of such is the kingdom of God.
105. The Lord is my Shepherd. Hallelujah! I shall not want. Hallelujah!
106. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him. Hallelujah! To all that call upon Him in truth. Hallelujah!
107. The Lord shall judge the world with righteousness. Hallelujah! And the people with His truth. Hallelujah!
108. The Word of the Lord is right. Hallelujah! And all His works are done in truth. Hallelujah!
109. They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament. And they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.
110. This is the day which the Lord hath made. Hallelujah! We will rejoice and be glad in it. Hallelujah!
111. Turn Thou us, and we shall be turned. For Thou art the Lord, our God.
112. We have here no continuing city. But we seek one to come.
Morning Prayer.
In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, that Thou hast kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray Thee that Thou wouldst keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please Thee. For into Thy hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Thy holy angel be with me that the wicked Foe may have no power over me. Amen.
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O Thou crucified Lord Jesus Christ, who, as the truly patient Lamb of God, didst suffer for me the most shameful death on the cross and with Thy precious blood didst redeem me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil: I pray Thee, give me the assurance of this redemption through Thy Word, govern my heart with Thy Holy Spirit, preserve me with Thy divine love, and hide me this day, both soul and body, in Thy holy wounds. Wash me clean from all my sins, teach me to live a life of good works, and finally lead me from this world of sorrows to Thine eternal joy and glory, Thou most faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, mine only Comfort, Hope, and Life. Amen.
Evening Prayer.
In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, that Thou hast graciously kept me this day; and I pray Thee that Thou wouldst forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Thy hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Thy holy angel be with me that the wicked Foe may have no power over me. Amen.
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O Lord Jesus Christ, Thou patient Lamb of God, Thou holy Sacrificial Offering for all my sins, and not for mine only, but for the sins of the whole world: I most heartily thank Thee that Thou hast graciously kept both my body and soul under Thy protecting care this day; and I pray Thee that Thou wouldst graciously pardon and forgive all my sins which I have committed this day, both through the weakness of my old evil nature and the temptations of the Evil Spirit, all of which sorely oppress my heart and conscience. Cover me this night with the wings of Thy grace and grant that my body may sleep in safety while my soul watches for Thy glorious coming to Judgment, ready to enter Thy blessed Kingdom of Glory. Grant this, O Lord, for the sake of Thy suffering and death. Amen.
Before Meals.
The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord, and Thou givest them their meat in due season; Thou openest Thine hand and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
Lord God, heavenly Father, bless us and these Thy gifts which we receive from Thy bountiful goodness; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
After Meals.
O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever. He giveth food to all flesh: He giveth to the beast his food and to the young ravens which cry. He delighteth not in the strength of the horse. He taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy.
We thank Thee, Lord God, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, for all Thy benefits, who livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen.
A Short Form for Holy Baptism in Cases of Necessity.
In urgent cases, in the absence of the pastor, any Christian may administer Holy Baptism.
Take water, call the child by its name, pour or sprinkle the water on the child, saying:—
=I baptize thee in the name of God the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.=
If there is time, the baptism may be preceded by the following prayer:—
Eternal, merciful God! We pray Thee, extend Thy goodness and mercy unto this child who now asks; open the door to it who knocks, that it may enjoy the everlasting blessing of Thy heavenly washing and may come to the eternal kingdom which Thou hast prepared through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Our Father who art in heaven. Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
CONTENTS.
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Morning Service, or the Communion 3 Evening Service 18 Early Service, or Matins 22
THE HYMNS.
HYMN
Beginning of Worship 1 Close of Worship 9 Morning 19 Evening 30 Invitation 46 Praise 59 The Redeemer 81 God’s Word 110 The Lord’s Day 123 Advent 130 Christmas 145 End of Year 163 New Year 166 Circumcision 175 Epiphany 179 Presentation 185 Passion:— General 191 Good Friday 203 Burial of Jesus 215 Easter 218 Ascension 231 Session 237 Intercession 240 Pentecost 246 Trinity 261 Festival of the Reformation 273 St. Michael and All Angels 285 All Saints 288 Harvest and Thanksgiving 291 National 299 Faith and Justification 306 Sanctification:— Obedience 331 Consecration 345 Giving 357 Trust 363 Warfare 376 Resignation 383 Catechism 390 Law 391 Creed 393 Prayer 395 Baptism 400 Confirmation 408 Confession 413 Absolution 424 The Lord’s Supper 427 Marriage, Family, Children 442 Church:— Laying of Corner-Stone 450 Dedication of Church 454 The Communion of Saints 460 Glory of the Church 464 Missions 470 The Ministry 485 Cross and Comfort 494 Death and Burial 527 Judgment 548 Heaven 556 Chants 568 Doxologies 578
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Versicles 533 Morning Prayer 542 Evening Prayer 543 Prayer before Meals 544 Prayer after Meals 544 Short Form for Baptism 545 First Lines of Hymns 548 First Lines of Chants 559 First Lines of Doxologies 559 Authors and Translators 560
INDEX OF FIRST LINES.
Abide, O dearest Jesus, 9
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide, 40
Across the sky the shades of night, 164
Again is come the new church-year, 140
A great and mighty wonder, 149
Ah! Lord, our God, let them not be confounded, 280
A hymn of glory let us sing, 235
A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth, 191
Alas, and did my Savior bleed, 214
Alas, my God, my sins are great, 421
All depends on our possessing, 363
All glory be to God on high, 261
All hall the power of Jesus’ name, 93
All my heart this night rejoices, 145
All praise to Jesus’ hallowed name, 147
All that I was, my sin, my guilt, 308
Almighty Father, heaven and earth, 360
Almighty God, Thy Word is cast, 13
Almighty Lord, before Thy throne, 303
Am I a soldier of the Cross, 378
A mighty Fortress is our God, 273
An awful mystery is here, 437
And let this feeble body fail, 521
And must this body die, 534
And will the Judge descend, 554
And wilt Thou pardon, Lord, 422
Angels from the realms of glory, 187
Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat, 399
Arise, my soul, arise, 240
Arise, sons of the kingdom, 142
Arm these, Thy soldiers, mighty Lord, 410
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, 540
A slumber I know, in Jesus’ name, 565
As with gladness men of old, 183
At Thy command, our dearest Lord, 440
Awake, my heart, with gladness, 218
Awake, my soul, and with the sun, 29
Awake, my soul, to joyful lays, 92
Awake, Thou Spirit, who didst fire, 481
Baptised into Thy name most holy, 400
Before Jehovah’s awful throne, 78
Before Thy throne I now appear, 35
Behold a Stranger at the door, 51
Behold the Savior of mankind, 211
Behold the sure Foundation-stone, 452
Beloved, it is well, 518
Beloved Jesus, what law hast Thou broken, 198
Blessed are the sons of God, 315
Blessed Jesus, at Thy word, 3
Blessed Jesus, here we stand, 402
Blest be the tie that binds, 462
Blest be Thy love, dear Lord, 388
Blest is the man, forever blest, 309
Bow down Thine ear, 493
Brief life is here our portion, 557
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, 181
By grace I’m saved, grace free and boundless, 311
Chief of sinners though I be, 99
Christ, by heavenly hosts adored, 296
Christ, everlasting Source of light, 34
Christians, come, in sweetest measures, 121
Christ is our Corner-stone, 453
Christ, the Life of all the living, 196
Christ, the Lord, is risen again, 225
Christ, the Lord, is risen to-day, 221
Christ, Thou art the sure Foundation, 454
Christ, Thou the Champion of the band who own, 279
Christ, whose glory fills the skies, 100
Come, follow Me, the Savior spake, 334
Come, God Creator, Holy Ghost, 249
Come hither, ye faithful, triumphantly sing, 159
Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord, 257
Come, Holy Spirit, come, 258
Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, 255
Come, Jesus, from the sapphire throne, 455
Come, let us join our cheerful songs, 102
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare, 56
Come, O come, Thou quickening Spirit, 246
Come, Thou Almighty King, 262
Come, Thou precious Ransom, come, 135
Come to Calvary’s holy mountain, 212
Come unto Me, ye weary, 49
Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish, 512
Come, ye thankful people, come, 295
Come, ye weary sinners, come, 58
Comfort, comfort ye My people, 130
Commit whatever grieves thee, 525
Crown Him with many crowns, 104
Day of wrath, that day of mourning, 555
Dear Christians, one and all rejoice, 310
Dear Refuge of my weary soul, 502
Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness, 432
Delay not, delay not, O sinner, 57
Draw nigh and take the body of your Lord, 427
Drawn to the cross, 321
Draw us to Thee, 234
Enslaved by sin and bound in chains, 202
Eternal Son of God, O Thou, 456
Every morning mercies new, 28
Farewell I say with gladness, 532
Father, in whom we live, 270
Father, let me dedicate, 166
Father of Glory, to Thy name, 267
Father of heaven, who hast created all, 405
Father of heaven, whose love profound, 269
Father of Jesus Christ, my Lord, 219
Father of mercies, in Thy Word, 117
Father, who the light this day, 123
Fear not, O little flock, the Foe, 276
Fight the good fight, 376
For all Thy saints, O Lord, 289
Forever with the Lord, 567
For me to live is Jesus, 529
For Thy mercy and Thy grace, 168
From all that dwell below the skies, 79
From God shall naught divide me, 509
From Greenland’s icy mountains, 474
From heaven above to earth I come, 150
Gentle Shepherd, Thou hast stilled, 537
Give to our God immortal praise, 70
Glorious things of thee are spoken, 464
Glory be to God the Father, 268
Glory be to Jesus, 208
Glory to Thee, my God, this night, 36
Go to dark Gethsemane, 199
God bless our native land, 305
God, from all eternity, 343
God is love, His mercy brightens, 510
God liveth still, 513
God moves in a mysterious way, 524
God of mercy, God of grace, 71
God of my life, Thy boundless grace, 265
God of my life, to Thee I call, 522
God of my life, whose gracious power, 332
God of the prophets, bless the prophets’ sons, 486
God the Father, be our Stay, 271
God, who madest earth and heaven, 23
God, who madest earth and heaven, Darkness, 44
Grace, ’tis a charming sound, 328
Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd, 447
Gracious Spirit, Dove Divine, 253
Great God, we sing that mighty Hand, 167
Great God, what do I see and hear, 553
Great is the Lord, our God, 458
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, 340
Had God not come, may Israel say, 282
Hail the day that sees Him rise, 243
Hail, Thou once despised Jesus, 242
Hail, Thou Source of every blessing, 182
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed, 132
Happy the man who feareth God, 446
Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding, 133
Hark, a voice divides the sky, 536
Hark, a voice saith, all are mortal, 530
Hark, ten thousand harps and voices, 238
Hark, the Church proclaims her honor, 467
Hark, the glad sound, the Savior comes, 139
Hark! the herald-angels sing, 154
Hark! the sound of holy voices, 290
Hark! the voice of Jesus crying, 476
Hark! what mean those holy voices, 160
Hasten, O sinner, to be wise, 55
Help, Helper, help in fear and need, 523
Help us, O Lord, behold, we enter, 171
Here in Thy name, eternal God, 450
Holy Father, Thou hast taught me, 336
Holy Ghost, with light divine, 259
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, 263
Holy Spirit, hear us, 256
How beauteous are their feet, 490
How can I thank Thee, Lord, 344
How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, 375
How lovely now the morning star, 24
How precious is the Book Divine, 111
How shall the young secure their hearts, 112
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds, 96
I am content! my Jesus liveth still, 226
I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, 370
I do not come because my soul, 316
I fall asleep in Jesus’ wounds, 545
If God Himself be for me, 526
If God were not upon our side, 284
If thou but suffer God to guide thee, 498
I heard the voice of Jesus say, 46
I know that my Redeemer lives and ever prays, 245
I know that my Redeemer lives, what, 229
I lay my sins on Jesus, 322
I leave all things to God’s direction, 499
I leave Thee not! Thou art my Jesus ever, 87
I’ll praise my Maker whilst I’ve breath, 73
I love Thy Zion, Lord, 468
I’m but a stranger here, 563
Immanuel, we sing Thy praise, 161
In death’s strong grasp the Savior lay, 224
In God, my faithful God, 508
In His temple now behold Him, 186
In loud, exalted strains, 457
In peace and joy I now depart, 185
In the Cross of Christ I glory, 95
In Thee, Lord, have I put my trust, 495
In the hour of trial, 409
In the name which earth and heaven, 451
In vain would boasting reason find, 122
Invited, Lord, by boundless grace, 438
In weariness and pain, 504
It is not death to die, 533
I was a wandering sheep, 105
I will sing my Maker’s praises, 65
I would not live alway; I ask not to stay, 535
Jehovah, let me now adore Thee, 67
Jerusalem, my happy home, 558
Jerusalem, the golden, 556
Jerusalem, thou city fair and high, 559
Jesus, and shall it ever be, 91
Jesus, Brightness of the Father, 287
Jesus came, the heav’ns adoring, 131
Jesus Christ, my sure Defense, 220
Jesus Christ, our blessed Savior, 441
Jesus, grant that balm and healing, 194
Jesus, I live to Thee, 541
Jesus, I my cross have taken, 335
Jesus, I will ponder now, 192
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus only, 86
Jesus lives; no longer now, 222
Jesus, Lover of my soul, 107
Jesus, my great High Priest, 244
Jesus, my Truth, my Way, 373
Jesus, name of wondrous love, 178
Jesus, priceless Treasure, 82
Jesus, Refuge of the weary, 210
Jesus, Savior, come to me, 106
Jesus shall reign where’er the sun, 483
Jesus, Shepherd of the sheep, 356
Jesus sinners doth receive, 414
Jesus, still lead on, 331
Jesus, the very thought of Thee, 98
Jesus, Thou art mine forever, 97
Jesus, Thou my heart’s Delight, 89
Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness, 326
Jesus, Thy boundless love to me, 84
Jesus, Thy Church with longing eyes, 144
Joy to the world, the Lord is come, 158
Just as I am, without one plea, 318
Lamb of God, we fall before Thee, 81
Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace, 119
Let every ear attend, 53
Let me be Thine forever, 408
Let not such a thought e’er pain thee, 506
Let songs of praises fill the sky, 254
Let the earth now praise the Lord, 146
Let thoughtless thousands choose the road, 550
Let us all with gladsome voice, 153
Let us ever walk with Jesus, 333
Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates, 138
Light of the Gentile nations, 190
Lo, God to heaven ascendeth, 233
Look from Thy sphere of endless day, 479
Lord, as Thou wilt, deal Thou with me, 383
Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing, 17
Lord God, we all to Thee give praise, 286
Lord God, who art my Father dear, 517
Lord, grant that we e’er pure retain, 390
Lord, hear the voice of my complaint, 365
Lord, in Thy kingdom there shall be, 461
Lord, it belongs not to my care, 496
Lord Jesus Christ, in Thee alone, 413
Lord Jesus Christ, my Life, my Light, 195
Lord Jesus Christ, strong Hero Thou, 230
Lord Jesus Christ, to us attend, 1
Lord Jesus Christ, true Man and God, 527
Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide, 110
Lord Jesus, Thou art truly good, 436
Lord Jesus, who our souls to save, 217
Lord, keep us in Thy Word and work, 274
Lord, lead the way the Savior went, 359
Lord of Glory, Thou hast bought us, 358
Lord of my life, O may Thy praise, 27
Lord of my life, whose tender care, 18
Lord of the Church, we humbly pray, 485
Lord of the harvest, hear, 491
Lord of the worlds above, 469
Lord, open Thou my heart to hear, 2
Lord, pour Thy Spirit from on high, 488
Lord, ’tis not that I did choose Thee, 69
Lord, to Thee I make confession, 416
Lord, we come before Thee now, 7
Lord, we confess our numerous faults, 307
Lord, when at Thy command, 487
Lord, when we bend before Thy throne, 6
Lord, while for all mankind we pray, 302
Lord, who at Cana’s wedding-feast, 443
Lo, upon the altar lies, 433
May God be praised henceforth and blest forever, 431
May God bestow on us His grace, 480
May we Thy precepts, Lord, fulfil, 339
My dear Jesus I’ll not leave, 88
My faith looks up to Thee, 351
My Father! cheering name!, 519
My God, accept my heart this day, 412
My God, and is Thy table spread, 429
My God, my Father, while I stray, 386
My hope is built on nothing less, 306
My inmost heart now raises, 22
My Jesus, as Thou wilt, 387
My soul, be on thy guard, 379
My soul, now bless thy Maker, 59
My soul, repeat His praise, 77
My Spirit on Thy care, 369
Nearer, my God, to Thee, 520
Nearer, my God, to Thee, through Word, 324
No change of time shall ever shock, 281
Not all the blood of beasts, 319
Not what these hands have done, 320
Now, Christ, the very Son of God, 403
Now do we pray God the Holy Ghost, 260
Now God be with us, for the night is closing, 38
Now hush your cries and shed no tear, 539
Now I have found the sure foundation, 312
Now lay we calmly in the grave, 538
Now let us come before Him, 174
Now may He who from the dead, 15
Now our worship sweet is o’er, 10
Now praise we Christ, the Holy One, 148
Now rest beneath night’s shadows, 33
Now thank we all our God, 64
Now the day is over, 45
Now the shades of night are gone, 26
O bleeding Head, and wounded, 201
O bless the Lord, my soul, 76
O bless, Thou heavenly Potentate, 300
O blest the house, 445
O Christ, our true and only Light, 475
O darkest woe, 215
O dearest Jesus, Thee I pray, 188
O enter, Lord, Thy temple, 252
O’er the distant mountains breaking, 548
O faithful God, we worship Thee, 425
O for a faith that will not shrink, 354
O for a thousand tongues to sing, 108
O Friend of souls, how blest am I, 109
Oft in sorrow, oft in woe, 500
O God, forsake me not, 347
O God, from heaven look down and see, 278
O God, my days are dark indeed, 503
O God of Jacob, by whose hand, 364
O God of mercy, God of might, 362
O God, our Help in ages past, 172
O God, Thou faithful God, 346
O God, Thou righteous, faithful Lord, 424
O holy, blessed Trinity, 20
O Holy Ghost, eternal God, 251
O Holy Spirit, enter in, 247
O how blest are ye whose toils are ended, 547
O how great is Thy compassion, 317
O Jesus, bruised and wounded more, 428
O Jesus, King most wonderful, 90
O Jesus, King of Glory, 179
O Jesus, Lamb of God, who art, 417
O Lamb of God, most holy, 203
O living Bread from heaven, 435
O Lord, how shall I meet Thee, 136
O Lord, I love Thee from my heart, 366
O Lord, I sing with mouth and heart, 292
O Lord, my best desire fulfil, 389
O Lord, my God, I cry to Thee, 543
O Lord of heaven and earth and sea, 357
O Lord of hosts, whose glory fills, 450
O Lord, our Father, thanks to Thee, 170
O Lord, whose bounteous hand again, 291
O Love, who formedst me to wear, 348
O Morning Star, how fair, 103
O mystery of Love Divine, 330
Once He came in blessing, 143
One sweetly solemn thought, 531
One thing needful! then, Lord Jesus, 83
On this day, the first of days, 126
On what has now been sown, 11
O Paradise, O Paradise, 561
Open now Thy gates of beauty, 5
O perfect Love, 444
O rejoice, ye Christians, loudly, 152
O sacred day, 177
O Spirit of the living God, 473
O that I had a thousand voices, 62
O that the Lord would guide my ways, 342
O Thou from whom all goodness flows, 497
O Thou that hear’st when sinners cry, 419
O Thou who wouldst not have, 338
Our country’s voice is pleading, 472
Our Father, Thou in heaven above, 396
Our God so loved the world that He, 327
Our heavenly Father, hear, 397
Our Lord is risen from the dead, 232
Out of the deep I call, 423
Out of the depths I cry to Thee, 415
O Word of God incarnate, 113
Praise God the Lord, ye sons of men, 157
Praise, O praise our God and King, 297
Praise to God, immortal praise, 298
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation, 63
Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, 398
Rejoice, ye sons of men, alway, 151
Renew me, O eternal Light, 350
Return, O wanderer, return, 54
Rise, crowned with light, imperial Salem, rise, 478
Rise, my soul, to watch and pray, 381
Rock of Ages, cleft for me, 325
Safely through another week, 125
Saints of God, the dawn is brightening, 470
Salvation unto us has come, 314
Savior, again to Thy dear name we raise, 16
Savior, all my sins confessing, 14
Savior, breathe an evening blessing, 37
Savior, I follow on, 337
Savior of the heathen, come, 141
Savior, sprinkle many nations, 477
Savior, Thy dying love, 353
Savior, when in dust to Thee, 213
Savior, who Thy flock art feeding, 449
Seems it in my anguish lone, 516
See, the Conqueror mounts in triumph, 231
See, world, thy Life assailed, 205
Send, O God, a gentle shower, 248
Send Thou, O Lord, to every place, 484
Seven times our blessed Savior spoke, 207
Shepherd of tender youth, 448
Since Christ has gone to heaven, His home, 236
Since now the day has reached its close, 30
Sink not yet, my soul, to slumber, 31
Sinners, turn; why will ye die, 48
Soldiers of Christ, arise, 380
Soldiers of the Cross, arise, 482
Songs of immortal praise belong, 61
Songs of praise the angels sang, 68
Songs of thankfulness and praise, 184
So rest, my Rest, 216
Soul, what return has God, thy Savior, 345
Spirit of mercy, truth, and love, 250
Stand, soldier of the Cross, 407
Stand up!—stand up for Jesus!, 377
Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright, 285
Stricken, smitten, and afflicted, 209
Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear, 42
Sweet Savior, bless us ere we go, 12
Swell the anthem, raise the song, 299
Take my life and let it be, 355
Ten thousand times ten thousand, 288
Th’ abyss of many a former sin, 420
Thank God, my Jesus cleanseth me, 189
That day of wrath, that dreadful day, 551
That man a godly life might live, 391
Th’ atoning work is done, 241
The advent of our God, 137
The ancient Law departs, 176
The Bridegroom soon will call us, 134
The Church’s one foundation, 466
The day is past and gone, 41
The day is surely drawing near, 552
The death of Jesus Christ, our Lord, 434
The Gospel shows the Father’s grace, 116
The happy sunshine now is gone, 32
The Head that once was crowned with thorns, 237
The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord, 114
The Homeland! O the Homeland, 562
The Law of God is good and wise, 115
The Lord hath helped me hitherto, 80
The Lord, my God, be praised, 272
The Lord my pasture shall prepare, 85
The Lord my Shepherd is, 374
The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want, 367
The man is ever blest, 341
The morning light is breaking, 471
The mouth of fools doth God confess, 277
The mystery hidden from the eyes, 264
The new-born Child this early morn, 169
The old year now hath passed away, 173
The saints on earth and those above, 463
The Savior calls, let every ear, 47
The Savior kindly calls, 406
The Spirit in our hearts, 52
The Star proclaims the King is here, 180
The voice that breathed o’er Eden, 442
The year begins with Thee, 175
Thee we adore, eternal Lord, 66
Thee will I love, my Strength, my Tower, 349
There is a fountain filled with blood, 200
There is a land of pure delight, 560
There is an hour of peaceful rest, 564
There is within this heart of mine, 460
Thine forever! God of Love, 411
Thine honor rescue, Christ, our Lord, 275
This child we dedicate to Thee, 404
This day at Thy creating word, 127
This is the day the Lord hath made, 129
Thou art the Way, to Thee alone, 94
Thou who art Three in unity, 266
Thou, who roll’st the year around, 165
Thou, who the night in prayer didst spend, 492
Through all the changing scenes of life, 75
Through Jesus’ bloody merit, 323
Through the day Thy love hath spared us, 43
Thus far the Lord has led me on, 39
Thy life was giv’n for me, 352
Thy presence, gracious God, afford, 4
Thy soul, O Jesus, hallow me, 206
Thy table I approach, 430
Thy way, not mine, O Lord, 384
Thy ways, O Lord, with wise design, 514
Thy works, not mine, O Christ, 329
To-day Thy mercy calls us, 50
To God be glory, peace on earth, 74
To God the Father of all love, 60
To Jordan came our Lord, the Christ, 401
To our Redeemer’s glorious name, 101
To shepherds, as they watched by night, 162
To Thee, Lord Jesus, thanks we give, 193
To Thee, O dear, dear Savior, 371
To Thee, O Lord, our hearts we raise, 294
To Thee, our God, we fly, 304
To Thy temple I repair, 8
To us a Child of hope is born, 155
’Twas on that dark, that doleful night, 439
Wake, awake, for night is flying, 549
We all believe in one true God, Father, 393
We all believe in one true God, Maker, 394
We bid thee welcome in the name, 489
We Christians may rejoice to-day, 156
We give Thee but Thine own, 361
We have a sure prophetic Word, 120
We lift our hearts to Thee, 25
We sing th’ almighty power of God, 293
We thank Thee, Jesus, dearest Friend, 239
Welcome, delightful morn, 124
Welcome, Thou Victor in the strife, 228
What a Friend we have in Jesus, 395
Whate’er God will, let that be done, 494
Whatever God ordains is good, 507
What is the world to me, 385
What our Father does is well, 301
When all Thy mercies, O my God, 72
When I can read my title clear, 368
When in the hour of utmost need, 515
When Israel through the desert passed, 118
When I survey the wondrous cross, 204
When my last hour is close at hand, 528
When o’er my sins I sorrow, 197
When Rome had shrouded earth in night, 283
When streaming from the eastern skies, 19
When the day of toil is done, 546
Where’er I go, whate’er my task, 372
Where wilt thou go, since night draws near, 227
While with ceaseless course the sun, 163
While yet the morn is breaking, 21
Who is this that comes from Edom, 223
Who knows how near my end may be, 544
Who puts his trust, 511
Who shall the Lord’s elect condemn, 313
Why do we mourn departing friends, 542
Why should sorrow ever grieve me, 501
Wilt thou, O man, live happily, 392
With broken heart and contrite sigh, 418
With joy we hall the sacred day, 128
Yea, as I live, Jehovah saith, 426
Ye servants of the Lord, 382
Yes, there remaineth yet a rest, 566
Zion mourns in fear and anguish, 505
Zion stands with hills surrounded, 465
Index of Selections for Chanting.
Glory be to God on High. (Gloria In Excelsis.), 568
I will Lift Up Mine Eyes. (Levavi Oculos.), 569
Blessed be the Lord God. (Benedictus.), 570
We Praise Thee, O God. (Te Deum Laudamus.),571
My Soul doth Magnify the Lord. (Magnificat.),572
The Lord Is My Shepherd. (Dominus Regit Me.),573
Out of the Deep. (De Profundis.), 574
O Come, Let Us Sing. (Venite, Exultemus.), 575
Our Father, which Art in Heaven. (Lord’s Prayer.), 576
Blessed Are the Poor. (The Beatitudes.), 577
Index of Doxologies.
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow, 578
To God the Father, God the Son, 579
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 580
Father, Son, and Spirit, 581
To Father, Son, and Spirit, 582
Glory be to God Most High, 583
O Mighty God and Holy, 584
Thee, Eternal God Most High, 585
Holy Father, Holy Son, 586
To God the Father, Son, 587
O Blessed, Holy One, 588
Eternal, Holy Lord, 589
Praise the Father, Earth and Heaven, 590
Praise and Honor to the Father, 591
Glory be to God the Father, 592
Great Jehovah, We Adore Thee, 593
Glory be to God the Father, 594
INDEX OF AUTHORS AND TRANSLATORS.
(The numbers after the names indicate the hymns.)
Adam of St. Victor, 121.
Adams, S. F., 520.
Addison, Joseph, 72, 85.
Albert, H., 23.
Albinus, J. G., 530.
Alderson, E. S., 358.
Alexander, J. W., 87 (tr.).
Alexander, Mrs. C. F., 428.
Alford, H., 288, 295.
Allen, O., 50.
Altenburg, J. M., 276.
Ambrosius, 34, 141.
Anatolius, 149.
Anderson, Maria F., 472.
Anna, Countess of Stolberg, 529.
Anonymous, 18, 74, 215 (1), 220, 250, 291, 300, 363, 408 (2, 3), 424, 453, 456, 494, 499, 529, 539, 553, 558.
Anselm of Canterbury, 198.
Anstice, J., 461.
Aquinas, Thomas, 433.
Auber, H., 128.
Austin, John, 388.
Bacon, L. W., 185 (tr.), 249 (tr.).
Baker, H. W., 126 (tr.), 297, 301 (tr.), 423.
Bakewell, John, 242.
Barbauld, Mrs. A. L., 298.
Baring-Gould, Sabine, 45.
Barton, B., 119.
Bathhurst, Wm. Hiley, 144, 354.
Baxter, Richard, 496.
Beddome, B., 118.
Behm, Martin, 20, 179, 195.
Bernard of Clairvaux, 90, 98, 201.
Bernard of Cluny, 556, 557.
Besnault, Abbé, 176, 177.
Bethune, G. W., 533 (tr.).
Bickersteth, E. H., 407.
Birken, Sigmund von (Betullus), 192, 333.
Bloomfield, Dorothy F., 444.
Bodo von Hodenberg, 35.
Boeschenstein. J., 207.
Bogatzky, C. H., 481.
Bohemian Brethren, 38, 225 (M. Weiss).
Bonar, Horatius, 46, 105, 268, 308, 320, 322, 329, 384.
Borthwick, Jane, 331 (tr.), 387 (tr.).
Bowring, Sir John, 95, 510.
Brady, Nicholas (cf. Nahum Tate), 75, 281.
Bridges, Matthew, 104, 412.
Brooks, C. T., 305.
Bryant, W. C., 479.
Campbell, R., 121 (tr.).
Carlyle, J. D., 6.
Cary, Phoebe, 531.
Caswall, Edw., 90, 98, 133, 159, 208, 287, 433 (all translations).
Cawood, J., 13, 160.
Celano, Thomas de, 551, 555.
Chandler, J., 137, 177 (tr.), 453 (tr.).
Charles, E. R., 235.
Clausnitzer, Tobias, 3, 393.
Clement of Alexandria, 448.
Collyer, Wm. B., 54, 553 (2, 3).
Condor, Josiah, 69.
Cook, Henry, 356.
Cooper, E., 269.
Cotterill, Thomas, 66 (additional stanzas), 254, 497 (with T. Haweis).
Cowper, Wm., 200, 389, 522, 524.
Cox, Francis Elizabeth, 24, 83, 222, 233, 513 (all translations).
Coxe, A. C., 477, 1.
Crasselius, B., 67.
Cronenwett, E., 120, 169 (tr.), 436 (tr.), 438, 520 (tr.).
Crosswell, W., 359.
Crull, A., 9, 80, 86, 135, 151, 157, 170, 188, 189, 192, 193, 226, 227, 230, 234, 248, 251, 272, 317, 323, 327, 343, 344, 347, 350, 385, 417, 424, 460, 499, 517 (all translations).
Dach, S., 323, 547.
Dayman, E. A., 360.
Decius, N., 203, 261.
Derschau, B., 460.
Dessler, W. C., 87, 109.
Dexter, H. M., 448 (tr.).
Dix, W. C., 49, 183, 294.
Doane, Geo. W., 94, 518.
Doddridge, Philip, 139, 167, 328, 364, 382, 429, 554.
Downton, H., 168.
Duffield, G., 377.
Dwight, J., 468.
Dwight, J. S., 305.
Eber, Paul, 286 (tr.), 515, 527, 545.
Edmeston, J., 37.
Ellerton, J., 16, 451, 546.
Elliott, Charlotte, 265, 318, 386.
Elliott, Julia, A., 123.
Elven, C., 418.
Emilie Juliane, Countess, 80, 544.
Faber, F. W., 12, 561.
Fawcett, John, 4, 17, 111, 462.
Fischer, Chr., 193.
Fleming, Paul, 372.
Flittner, J., 89.
Francis, B., 91, 457.
Franck, J., 82, 190, 416, 432.
Franck, Sal., 216, 347.
Freund, Cornelius, 151.
Freystein, J. B., 381.
Frothingham, N. L., 494.
Fueger, C., 156.
Funcke, F., 234.
Ganse, H. D., 520.
Gates, Mrs. M. E., 484.
Gellert, Christian, 222.
Gerhardt, Paul, 33, 65, 84, 136, 145, 161, 174, 191, 201, 205, 218, 252, 264, 292, 501, 506, 525, 526.
Gesenius, J., 35, 197, 344.
Gill, Thomas H., 330.
Gilman, S., 404 (tr.).
Grant, R., 213.
Graumann, J., 59.
Grigg, J., 51, 91.
Hamilton, James, 164.
Hammond, W., 7.
Harbaugh, H., 296, 541.
Hart, J., 81, 258.
Haskins, J., 550.
Hastings, T., 3, 57, 512.
Havergal, F. R., 352, 355, 370.
Haweis, H. R., 562.
Haweis, T., 14, 497 (with T. Cotterill).
Hayward, 124.
Heath, George, 379.
Heber, R., 44, 181, 263, 474.
Heermann, Johann, 194, 198, 275, 280, 346, 475, 505.
Held, H., 146, 246.
Helder, B., 188, 230, 251, 417.
Helmbold, L., 390, 509.
Herberger, V., 532.
Herman, N., 32, 157, 426, 528, 539.
Hernamann, Claudia F., 266 (tr.).
Herzog, J. F., 30.
Hojer, Conrad, 503.
Homburg, E. C., 195, 227.
Horn, J., 143.
How, W. W., 113, 127, 178, 304, 361, 482.
Humphreys, J., 315.
Huss, John, 441.
Irons, G. M., 321.
Irons, W. J., 555 (tr.).
Jacobi, J. C., 23 (tr.).
Jacobs, H. E., 324.
Jonas, Justus, 274 (4, 5), 284.
Joseph of the Studium, 285, 420, 422.
Keble, J., 42, 175, 442.
Keen, 375.
Kelly, J., 174, 205, 218, 501, 506, 525 (all translations).
Kelly, T., 43, 209, 223, 237, 238, 241, 465.
Ken, Thomas, 29, 36, 578.
Keymann, C., 88, 152.
Kinner, S., 436.
Knapp, A., 405.
Kraemer, M., 248.
Kunth, J. S., 566.
Landstad, M. B., 565.
Langhanns, Urban, 153.
Leeson, J. E., 447.
Leland, John, 41.
Lochner, K. F., 345.
Loewenstern, M. A. von, 279.
Longfellow, H. W., 547 (tr.).
Loy, M., 10 (tr.), 97, 115, 116, 206 (tr.), 275 (tr.), 283, 311 (tr.), 390 (tr.), 426 (tr.), 430 (tr.), 437.
Ludaemilia Elizabeth, Countess of Schwarzburg, 86.
Luther, Martin, 141, 147, 148, 150, 162, 185, 224, 249, 257, 260, 266, 271, 273, 274, 277, 278, 282, 310, 391, 392, 394, 396, 401, 415, 431, 441, 446, 480, 538.
Lyte, H. F., 40, 71, 335, 369.
Mackay, Mrs. M., 540.
Magdeburg, J., 511.
Malan, M. A. C., 533.
Mant, R., 289.
March, D., 476.
Massie, R., 147, 148, 162, 266, 277, 282, 391, 392, 401, 431, 446, 526 (all translations).
Mathesius, J., 22, 517.
Maude, M. F., 411.
Maurus, Rhabanus, 287.
Maxwell, M., 470.
McComb, Wm., 99.
Medley, Samuel, 92, 229.
Meinhold, J. W., 537.
Melissander, Caspar, 388.
Mentzer, J., 62.
Meusslin, W., 34.
Meyfart, J. M., 559.
Moeller, J. J., 226.
Mohr, J., 256.
Molanus, G. W., 430.
Moller, M., 523.
Monsell, J. S. B., 371, 376, 548.
Montgomery, James, 8, 68, 132, 187, 199, 212, 397, 398, 409, 459, 473, 488, 489, 567.
Moore, T., 512.
Morison, J., 155.
Mote, E., 306.
Muehlenberg, W. A., 449, 535.
Muehlmann, J., 21, 511.
Mylius, J., 188.
Neale, J. M., 149, 180, 285, 336, 420, 422, 427, 450, 454, 556, 557.
Neander, J., 63.
Neumann, C., 343.
Neumark, G., 498.
Neumeister, Erdmann, 414.
Newton, J., 11, 15, 56, 96, 125, 163, 399, 464.
Nicolai, P., 103, 549.
Occom, Samson, 26.
Olearius, J., 2, 130, 140, 189, 272, 317, 327.
Olearius, J. G., 135.
Onderdonk, H. U., 52, 406.
Osler, E., 339, 485.
Palmer, Ray, 165, 351, 455.
Perronet, E., 93.
Peter, P. A., 552 (tr.).
Pfefferkorn, G. M., 385.
Pfeil, C. H. von, 445.
Phelps, S. D., 353.
Phillimore, G., 28.
Polack, W. G., 477 (2, 3).
Pope, Alexander, 478.
Powell, T. E., 493.
Praetorius’s Musae Sioniae, 239.
Preiswerk, S., 467.
Pye, H. J., 186.
Rambach, J. J., 400.
Reed, A., 259.
Reusner, A., 495.
Rimbach, J. A., 89 (tr.), 333 (tr.).
Rinckart, M., 64.
Ringwaldt, B., 552.
Rist, J., 31, 142, 171, 215, 435.
Robinson, C. S., 337.
Rodigast, S., 507.
Rothe, J. A., 312.
Rous, F., 367.
Ruopp, J. F., 350.
Russell, A. T., 23 (tr.).
Rutilius, M., 421.
Sacer, G. W., 233.
St. John, F. B., 316.
Savonarola, Jerome, 210.
Schaeffer, C. W., 334 (tr.).
Schalling, M., 366.
Scheffler, J. (Angelus), 106, 206, 334, 348, 349.
Scheidt, C. L., 311.
Schenck, M. H., 10.
Schirmer, M., 247.
Schmolck, B., 5, 228, 301, 387, 402.
Schneegass, C., 169, 170.
Schneesing, John, 413.
Schroeder, J. H., 83.
Schuette, C. H. L., 20 (tr.), 403 (tr.).
Schuetz, J. J., 60.
Scott, Thomas, 55.
Scott, Sir Walter, 551.
Scriven, J., 395.
Sedulius, 148, 180.
Selnecker, N., 110, 403, 408, 425, 543.
Serle, Ambrose, 514.
Shrubsole, Wm., 19.
Smith, S. F., 471.
Spegel, H., 434.
Speratus, Paul, 314, 365.
Steele, Anne, 27, 47, 101, 117, 122, 202, 303, 502, 519.
Stegmann, J., 9.
Steuerlein, J., 173.
Stocker, J., 253.
Stone, S. J., 466.
Strong, Nathan, 299.
Tappan, W. B., 564.
Tate, Nahum (cf. Nicholas Brady), 75, 281.
Taylor, T. R., 563.
Thring, G., 131, 362.
Thrupp, A., 443.
Titius, C., 516.
Toplady, A. M., 242, 325.
Tuttiett, L., 166.
Wallin, J. O., 434.
Walther, B., 460.
Walther, J., 134.
Watts, Isaac, 39, 53, 61, 70, 73, 76, 77, 78, 79, 102, 112, 114, 129, 158, 172, 204, 214, 244, 255, 267, 293, 309, 313, 319, 341, 342, 368, 374, 378, 419, 439, 440, 452, 458, 469, 483, 490, 534, 542, 560.
Wegelin, J., 236.
Weingaertner, S., 508.
Weiss, M., 538.
Weissel, G., 138.
Werner, G., 217.
Wesley, Charles, 25, 48, 58, 100, 107, 108, 154, 219, 221, 232, 240, 243, 245, 262, 270, 332, 338, 373, 380, 463, 487, 491, 504, 521, 531.
Wesley, John, 84 (tr.), 326 (tr.).
Wesley, Samuel, Sr., 211.
Whately, Richard, 44.
White, H. K., 500.
Wiesenmeyer, B., 24.
William, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, 1.
Williams, Peter, 340 (tr.).
Williams, Wm., 340.
Winkworth, Catherine, 3, 5, 38, 59, 64, 67, 82, 103, 109, 130, 138, 143, 146, 152, 153, 156, 161, 171, 173, 190, 197, 198, 203, 217, 220, 225, 228, 236, 261, 276, 279, 280, 284, 348, 349, 363, 365, 372, 400, 402, 405, 413, 416, 421, 432, 435, 445, 467, 475, 481, 495, 498, 505, 507, 508, 511, 515, 516, 527, 528, 530, 532, 537, 538, 539, 543, 544, 545, 559, 566 (all translations).
Wood, Basil, 182.
Wordsworth, C., 184, 231, 290, 357, 410, 492.
Wortman, D., 486.
Wreford, J. R., 302.
Zihn, J. F., 513.
Zinzendorf, Count Ludwig von, 326, 331.