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When vexing thoughts within me rise
Author: Grant Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #608 (1871) Topics: "He is Able to Save unto the Uttermost"; Resignation; Submission and Reliance Languages: English
When vexing thoughts within me rise
O Lord, my best desire fulfill
Author: Cowper Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #619 (1871) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Resignation and Trust; Submission and Reliance; Trust in God Languages: English
O Lord, my best desire fulfill
On light-beams breaking from above
Author: Bowring Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #620 (1871) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Resignation and Trust; Submission and Reliance Languages: English
On light-beams breaking from above
If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast
Author: Cotton Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #625 (1871) Topics: Contentment; Contentment and Resignation; Submission and Reliance Languages: English
If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast
Psalm 39 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.90 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Sick-Bed Devotion; Tongue governed; Afflictions submission to them; Funeral psalm; Humility and submission; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Patience under afflictions; Pleading without repining; Prudence and zeal; Resignation; Submission to sickness; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue First Line: Thus I resolved before the Lord Lyrics:
Thus I resolved before the Lord,-
"Now will I watch my tongue;
Lest I let slip one sinful word,
Or do my neighbor wrong."
And if I'm e'er constrained to stay
With men of lives profane,
I'll set a double guard that day,
Nor let my talk be vain.
I'll scarce allow my lips to speak
The pious thoughts I feel,
Lest scoffers should th' occasion take
To mock my holy zeal.
Yet if some proper hour appear,
I'll not be overawed,
But let the scoffing sinners hear
That I can speak for God.
Scripture: Psalm 39:1-3 Languages: English
Psalm 39 Part 1
Psalm 39 Part 2
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.91 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Sick-Bed Devotion; Tongue governed; Afflictions submission to them; Funeral psalm; Humility and submission; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Patience under afflictions; Pleading without repining; Prudence and zeal; Resignation; Submission to sickness; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue First Line: Teach me the measure of my days Lyrics:
Teach me the measure of my days,
Thou Maker of my frame;
I would survey life's narrow space,
And learn how frail I am.
A span is all that we can boast,
An inch or two of time;
Man is but vanity and dust
In all his flower and prime.
See the vain race of mortals move
Like shadows o'er the plain;
They rage and strive, desire and love,
But all the noise is vain.
Some walk in honor's gaudy show,
Some dig for golden ore;
They toil for heirs, they know not who,
And straight are seen no more.
What should I wish or wait for, then,
From creatures earth and dust?
They make our expectations vain,
And disappoint our trust.
Now I forbid my carnal hope,
My fond desires recall;
I give my mortal interest up,
And make my God my all.
Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7 Languages: English
Psalm 39 Part 2
Psalm 39 Part 3
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.92 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Sick-Bed Devotion; Tongue governed; Afflictions submission to them; Funeral psalm; Humility and submission; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Patience under afflictions; Pleading without repining; Prudence and zeal; Resignation; Submission to sickness; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue First Line: God of my life, look gently down Lyrics:
God of my life, look gently down,
Behold the pains I feel;
But I am dumb before thy throne,
Nor dare dispute thy will.
Diseases are thy servants, Lord,
They come at thy command;
I'll not attempt a murm'ring word
Against thy chast'ning hand.
Yet I may plead with humble cries,
Remove thy sharp rebukes;
My strength consumes, my spirit dies,
Through thy repeated strokes.
Crushed as a moth beneath thy hand,
We moulder to the dust;
Our feeble powers can ne'er withstand,
And all our beauty's lost.
[This mortal life decays apace,
How soon the bubble's broke!
Adam and all his num'rous race
Are vanity and smoke.]
I'm but a sojourner below,
As all my fathers were;
May I be well prepared to go,
When I the summons hear.
But if my life be spared awhile,
Before my last remove,
Thy praise shall be my business still,
And I'll declare thy love.
Scripture: Psalm 39:9-13 Languages: English
Psalm 39 Part 3
Psalm 131
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.300 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Humility and submission; Resignation; Patience in darkness; Appeal to God our humility and submission First Line: Is there ambition in my heart? Lyrics:
Is there ambition in my heart?.
Search, gracious God, and see;
Or do I act a haughty part?
Lord, I appeal to thee.
I charge my thoughts, be humble still,
And all my carriage mild,
Content, my Father, with thy will,
And quiet as a child.
The patient soul, the lowly mind,
Shall have a large reward:
Let saints in sorrow lie resigned,
And trust a faithful Lord.
Scripture: Psalm 131 Languages: English
Psalm 131
Thus I resolv'd before the Lord
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P39a (1766) Topics: Health prayed for; Mortality of man; Patience under afflictions; Pleading without repining; Prudence and Zeal; Resignation; Submission to sickness; Tongue governed; Vanity of Man as mortal; Zeal and Prudence Lyrics: 1 Thus I resolv'd before the Lord,
"Now will I watch my Tongue,
"Lest I let slip one sinful Word,
"Or do my Neighbour Wrong."
2 And if I'm e'er constrain'd to stay
With Men of Lives profane,
I'll set a double Guard that Day,
Nor let my Talk be vain.
3 I'll scarce allow my Lips to speak
The pious Thoughts I feel,
Lest Scoffers should th' Occasion take
To mock my holy Zeal.
4 Yet if some proper Hour appear,
I'll not be over-aw'd,
But let the scoffing Sinners hear,
That we can speak for GOD.. Scripture: Psalm 39:1-3 Languages: English
Thus I resolv'd before the Lord
Teach me the Measure of my Days
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P39b (1766) Topics: Health prayed for; Mortality of man; Patience under afflictions; Pleading without repining; Prudence and Zeal; Resignation; Submission to sickness; Tongue governed; Vanity of Man as mortal; Zeal and Prudence Lyrics: 1 Teach me the Measure of my Days,
Thou Maker of my Frame;
I would survey Life's narrow Space,
And learn how frail I am.
2 A Span is all that we can boast,
An Inch or two of Time;
Man is but Vanity and Dust;
In all his Flow'r and Prime.
3 See the vain Race of Mortals move
Like Shadows o'er the Plain;
They rage and strive, desire and love,
But all the Noise is vain.
4 Some walk in Honour's gaudy Show,
Some dig for golden Ore,
They toil for Heirs they know not who,
And strait are seen no more.
5 What should I wish or wait for then
From Creatures, Earth and Dust?
They make our Expectations vain,
And disappoint our Trust.
6 Now I forbid my carnal Hope,
My fond Desires recal;
I give my mortal Int'rest up,
And make my GOD my All. Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7 Languages: English
Teach me the Measure of my Days
God of my Life, look gently down
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P39c (1766) Topics: Health prayed for; Mortality of man; Patience under afflictions; Pleading without repining; Prudence and Zeal; Resignation; Submission to sickness; Tongue governed; Vanity of Man as mortal; Zeal and Prudence Lyrics: 1 God of my Life look gently down,
Behold the Pains I feel;
But I am dumb before thy Throne,
Nor dare dispute thy Will.
2 Diseases are thy Servants, Lord,
They come at thy Command;
I'll not attempt a murm'ring Word,
Against thy chast'ning Hand.
3 Yet I may plead with humble Cries,
Remove thy sharp Rebukes;
My Strength consumes, my Spirit dies,
Through thy repeated Strokes.
4 Crush'd as a Moth beneath thy Hand,
We moulder to the Dust;
Our feeble Pow'rs can ne'er withstand,
And all our Beauty's lost.
5 [This mortal Life decays apace,
How soon the Bubble's broke!
Adam and all his num'rous Race
Are Vanity and Smoke.]
6 I'm but a Sojourner below,
As all my Fathers were;
May I be well prepar'd to go,
When I the Summons hear!
7 But if my Life be spar'd a while,
Before my last Remove,
Thy Praise shall be my Business still,
And Ill declare thy Love.
Scripture: Psalm 39:9-13 Languages: English
God of my Life, look gently down
Watchfulness over the Tongue; or Prudence and Zeal
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #70a (1786) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence; Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence First Line: Thus I resolv'd before the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thus I resolv'd before the Lord,
"Now will I watch my tongue,
"Lest I let slip one sinful word,
"Or do my neighbour wrong."
2 Whene'er constrain'd a while to stay
With men of lives profane,
I'll set a double guard that day,
Nor let my talk be vain.
3 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak
The pious thoughts I feel,
Lest scoffers should th' occasion take
To mock my holy zeal.
4 Yet if some proper hour appear,
I'll not be over-aw'd,
But let the scoffing sinners hear
That we can speak for God. Scripture: Psalm 39:1-3 Languages: English
Watchfulness over the Tongue; or Prudence and Zeal
The Vanity of Man as mortal
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #70b (1786) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence; Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence First Line: Teach me the measure of my days Lyrics: 1 Teach me the measure of my days,
Thou maker of my frame;
I would survey life's narrow space,
And learn how frail I am.
2 A span is all that we can boast,
An inch or two of time:
Man is but vanity and dust
In all his flower and prime.
3 See the vain race of mortals move
Like shadows o'er the plain;
They rage and strive, desire and love,
But all the noise is vain.
4 Some walk in honour's gaudy show,
Some dig for golden ore,
They toil for heirs, they know not who,
And strait are seen no more.
5 What should I wish or wait for then
From creatures, earth and dust?
They make our expectations vain,
And disappoint our trust.
6 Now I forbid my carnal hope,
My fond desires recal;
I give my mortal interest up,
And make my God my all. Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7 Languages: English
The Vanity of Man as mortal
Watchfulness over the Tongue; or Prudence and Zeal
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #70a (1790) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence; Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence First Line: Thus I resolv'd before the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thus I resolv'd before the Lord,
"Now will I watch my tongue,
"Lest I let slip one sinful word,
"Or do my neighbour wrong."
2 Whene'er constrain'd a while to stay
With men of lives profane,
I'll set a double guard that day,
Nor let my talk be vain.
3 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak
The pious thoughts I feel,
Lest scoffers should th' occasion take
To mock my holy zeal.
4 Yet if some proper hour appear,
I'll not be over-aw'd,
But let the scoffing sinners hear
That we can speak for God. Scripture: Psalm 39:1-3 Languages: English
Watchfulness over the Tongue; or Prudence and Zeal
The Vanity of Man as Mortal
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #70b (1790) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence; Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence First Line: Teach me the measure of my days Lyrics: 1 Teach me the measure of my days,
Thou maker of my frame;
I would survey life's narrow space,
And learn how frail I am.
2 A span is all that we can boast,
An inch or two of time:
Man is but vanity and dust
In all his flower and prime.
3 See the vain race of mortals move
Like shadows o'er the plain;
They rage and strive, desire and love,
But all the noise is vain.
4 Some walk in honour's gaudy show,
Some dig for golden ore,
They toil for heirs, they know not who,
And strait are seen no more.
5 What should I wish or wait for then
From creatures earth and dust?
They make our expectations vain,
And disappoint our trust.
6 Now I forbid my carnal hope,
My fond desires recall;
I give my mortal interest up,
And make my God my all. Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7 Languages: English
The Vanity of Man as Mortal
Watchfulness over the tongue; or, Prudence and Zeal
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #71 (1740) Topics: Health prayed for; Mortality of man; Patience under afflictions; Pleading without repining; Prudence and Zeal; Resignation; Submission to sickness; Tongue governed; Vanity of Man as mortal; Zeal and Prudence First Line: Thus I resolv'd before the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thus I resolv'd before the Lord,-
"Now will I watch my Tongue.
"Lest I let slip one sinful Word,
"Or do my Neighbor Wrong."
2 And if I'm e'er constrain'd to stay
With Men of Lives profane,
I'll set a double Guard that Day,
Nor let my Talk be vain.
3 I'll scarce allow my Lips to speak
The pious Thoughts I feel,
Lest Scoffers should th' Occasion take
To mock my holy Zeal.
4 Yet if some proper Hour appear,
I'll not be over-aw'd,
But let the scoffing Sinners hear
That we can speak for GOD.. Scripture: Psalm 39:1-3 Languages: English
Watchfulness over the tongue; or, Prudence and Zeal
Sick-Bed Devotion; or pleading without repining
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #71 (1786) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence; Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence First Line: God of my life, look gently down Lyrics: 1 God of my life, look gently down,
Behold the pains I feel;
But I am dumb before thy throne,
Nor dare dispute thy will.
2 Diseases are thy servants, Lord,
They come at thy command;
I'll not attempt a murmuring word,
Against thy chastening hand.
3 Yet I may plead with humble cries,
Remove thy sharp rebukes;
My strength consumes, my spirit dies,
Through thy repeated strokes.
4 Crush'd as a moth beneath thy hand,
We moulder to the dust;
Our feeble powers can ne'er withstand,
And all our beauty's lost.
5 I'm but a stranger here below,
As all my fathers were;
May I be well prepar'd to go,
When I the summons hear!
6 But if my life be spared a while
Before my last remove,
Thy praise shall be my business still,
And I'll declare thy love. Scripture: Psalm 39:9-13 Languages: English
Sick-Bed Devotion; or pleading without repining
Sick-Bed Devotion; or pleading without Repining
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #71 (1790) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence; Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence First Line: God of my life, look gently down Lyrics: 1 God of my life, look gently down,
Behold the pains I feel;
But I am dumb before thy throne,
Nor dare dispute thy will.
2 Diseases are thy servants, Lord,
They come at thy command;
I'll not attempt a murmuring word,
Against thy chastening hand.
3 Yet I may plead with humble cries,
Remove thy sharp rebukes;
My strength consumes, my spirit dies,
Through thy repeated strokes.
4 Crush'd as a moth beneath thy hand,
We moulder to the dust;
Our feeble powers can ne'er withstand,
And all our beauty's lost.
5 I'm but a stranger here below,
As all my fathers were;
May I be well prepar'd to go,
When I the summons hear!
6 But if my life be spared a while
Before my last remove,
Thy praise shall be my business still,
And I'll declare thy love. Scripture: Psalm 39:9-13 Languages: English
Sick-Bed Devotion; or pleading without Repining
The Vanity of Man as mortal
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #72a (1740) Topics: Health prayed for; Mortality of man; Patience under afflictions; Pleading without repining; Prudence and Zeal; Resignation; Submission to sickness; Tongue governed; Vanity of Man as mortal; Zeal and Prudence First Line: Teach me the Measure of my Days Lyrics: 1 Teach me the Measure of my Days,
Thou Maker of my Frame;
I would survey Life's narrow Space,
And learn how frail I am.
2 A Span is all that we can boast,
An Inch or two of Time;
Man is but Vanity and Dust
In all his Flow'r and Prime.
3 See the vain Race of Mortals move
Like Shadows o'er the Plain;
They rage and strive, desire and love,
But all the Noise is vain.
4 Some walk in Honour's gaudy Show,
Some dig for golden Ore,
They toil for Heirs they know not who,
And strait are seen no more.
5 What should I wish or wait for then
From Creatures, Earth and Dust?
They make our Expectations vain,
And disappoint our Trust.
6 Now I forbid my carnal Hope,
My fond Desires recal;
I give my mortal Int'rest up,
And make my GOD my All. Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7 Languages: English
The Vanity of Man as mortal
Sick-bed Devotion or, Pleading without Repining
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #72b (1740) Topics: Health prayed for; Mortality of man; Patience under afflictions; Pleading without repining; Prudence and Zeal; Resignation; Submission to sickness; Tongue governed; Vanity of Man as mortal; Zeal and Prudence First Line: God of my Life, look gently down Lyrics: 1 God of my Life look gently down,
Behold the Pains I feel.
But I am dumb before thy Throne,
Nor dare dispute thy Will.
2 Diseases are thy Servants, Lord,
They come at thy Command;
I'll not attempt a murm'ring Word,
Against thy chast'ning Hand.
3 Yet I may plead with humble Cries,
Remove thy sharp Rebukes;
My Strength consumes, my Spirit dies,
Through thy repeated Strokes.
4 Crush'd as a Moth beneath thy Hand,
We moulder to the Dust;
Our feeble Pow'rs can ne'er withstand,
And all our Beauty's lost.
5 [This mortal Life decays apace,
How soon the Bubble's broke!
Adam and all his num'rous Race
Are Vanity and Smoke.]
6 I'm but a Sojourner below,
As all my Fathers were;
May I be well prepar'd to go,
When I the Summons hear!
7 But if my Life be spar'd a while,
Before my last Remove,
Thy Praise shall be my Business still,
And I'll declare thy Love.
Scripture: Psalm 39:9-13 Languages: English
Sick-bed Devotion or, Pleading without Repining
Watchfulness over the Tongue; or Prudence and Zeal
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #76a (1786) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence; Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence First Line: Thus I resolv'd before the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thus I resolv'd before the Lord,
"Now will I watch my tongue,
"Lest I let slip one sinful word,
"Or do my neighbour wrong."
2 Whene'er constrain'd a while to stay
With men of lives profane,
I'll set a double guard that day,
Nor let my talk be vain.
3 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak
The pious thoughts I feel,
Lest scoffers should th' occasion take
To mock my holy zeal.
4 Yet if some proper hour appear,
I'll not be over-aw'd,
But let the scoffing sinners hear
That we can speak for God. Scripture: Psalm 39:1-3 Languages: English
Watchfulness over the Tongue; or Prudence and Zeal
The Vanity of Man as mortal
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #76b (1786) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence; Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence First Line: Teach me the measure of my days Lyrics: 1 Teach me the measure of my days,
Thou maker of my frame;
I would survey life's narrow space,
And learn how frail I am.
2 A span is all that we can boast,
An inch or two of time;
Man is but vanity and dust
In all his flower and prime.
3 See the vain race of mortals move
Like shadows o'er the plain;
They rage and strive, desire and love,
But all the noise is vain.
4 Some walk in honour's gaudy show,
Some dig for golden ore,
They toil for heirs, they know not who,
And strait are seen no more.
5 What should I wish or wait for then
From creatures, earth and dust?
They make our expectations vain,
And disappoint our trust.
6 Now I forbid my carnal hope,
My fond desires recal;
I give my mortal interest up,
And make my God my all. Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7 Languages: English
The Vanity of Man as mortal
Watchfulness over the Tongue; or Prudence and Zeal
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #76a (1787) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence; Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence First Line: Thus I resolv'd before the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thus I resolv'd before the Lord,
"Now will I watch my tongue,
"Lest I let slip one sinful word,
"Or do my neighbour wrong."
2 Whene'er constrain'd a while to stay
With men of lives profane,
I'll set a double guard that day,
Nor let my talk be vain.
3 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak
The pious thoughts I feel,
Lest scoffers should th' occasion take
To mock my holy zeal.
4 Yet if some proper hour appear,
I'll not be over-aw'd,
But let the scoffing sinners hear
That we can speak for God. Scripture: Psalm 39:1-3 Languages: English
Watchfulness over the Tongue; or Prudence and Zeal
The Vanity of Man as mortal
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #76b (1787) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence; Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence First Line: Teach me the measure of my days Lyrics: 1 Teach me the measure of my days,
Thou maker of my frame;
I would survey life's narrow space,
And learn how frail I am.
2 A span is all that we can boast,
An inch or two of time:
Man is but vanity and dust
In all his flower and prime.
3 See the vain race of mortals move
Like shadows o'er the plain;
They rage and strive, desire and love,
But all the noise is vain.
4 Some walk in honour's gaudy show,
Some dig for golden ore,
They toil for heirs, they know not who,
And strait are seen no more.
5 What should I wish or wait for then
From creatures, earth and dust?
They make our expectations vain,
And disappoint our trust.
6 Now I forbid my carnal hope,
My fond desires recal;
I give my mortal interest up,
And make my God my all. Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7 Languages: English
The Vanity of Man as mortal
Sick-Bed Devotion; or pleading without repining
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #77 (1786) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence; Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence First Line: God of my life, look gently down Lyrics: 1 God of my life, look gently down,
Behold the pains I feel;
But I am dumb before thy throne,
Nor dare dispute thy will.
2 Diseases are thy servants, Lord,
They come at thy command;
I'll not attempt a murmuring word,
Against thy chastening hand.
3 Yet I may plead with humble cries,
Remove thy sharp rebukes;
My strength consumes, my spirit dies,
Through thy repeated strokes.
4 Crush'd as a moth beneath thy hand,
We moulder to the dust;
Our feeble powers can ne'er withstand,
And all our beauty's lost.
5 I'm but a stranger here below,
As all my fathers were;
May I be well prepar'd to go,
When I the summons hear!
6 But if my life be spared a while,
Before my last remove,
Thy praise shall be my business still,
And I'll declare thy love. Scripture: Psalm 39:9-13 Languages: English
Sick-Bed Devotion; or pleading without repining
Sick-Bed Devotion; or pleading without repining
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #77 (1787) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence; Afflictions submission to them; Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Sick bed devotion; Submission to sickness; Tongues governed; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue; Zeal and Prudence First Line: God of my life, look gently down Lyrics: 1 God of my life, look gently down,
Behold the pains I feel;
But I am dumb before thy throne,
Nor dare dispute thy will.
2 Diseases are thy servants, Lord,
They come at thy command;
I'll not attempt a murmuring word,
Against thy chastening hand.
3 Yet I may plead with humble cries,
Remove thy sharp rebukes;
My strength consumes, my spirit dies,
Through thy repeated strokes.
4 Crush'd as a moth beneath thy hand,
We moulder to the dust;
Our feeble powers can ne'er withstand,
And all our beauty's lost.
5 I'm but a stranger here below,
As all my fathers were;
May I be well prepar'd to go,
When I the summons hear!
6 But if my life be spared a while
Before my last remove,
Thy praise shall be my business still,
And I'll declare thy love. Scripture: Psalm 39:9-13 Languages: English
Sick-Bed Devotion; or pleading without repining
The Penitent's Saviour
Hymnal: Bible Songs #81 (1901) Topics: Afflictions Submission under; Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Peace and Rest; Christ The Savior; Christians Believers; Christians Persecuted and Sorrowing; Enemies Many and Mighty; God Omniscient; Hope in God; Ingratitude to Man; Penitence; Prayer Complaint in; Prayer Pleas in; Repentance; Resignation; Salvation God's Gift; Sin Confessed; Sin Conviction of; Sin Indwelling First Line: Lord, my God, in thee I'm trusting Refrain First Line: Distant from me never be Scripture: Psalm 38:10-13 Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord, my God, in thee I'm trusting]
The Penitent's Saviour
Musings upon the frailty of life
Hymnal: Bible Songs #82 (1901) Topics: Afflictions For sin; Afflictions From God; Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Submission under; Christians Pilgrims and Strangers; Darkness, Spiritual; Death At Hand; Deliverance From Sin; Hope in God; Humility; Life Short; Life Sorrowful and Vain; Man Mortal and Frail; Old Age; Patience; Prayer Complaint in; Prayer For Deliverance from Trouble; Prayer Pleas in; Resignation; Riches; Self-Control; Sickness Sickness; Sickness Prayers under; Vanity Of Men and Riches First Line: I said, I'll walk with care Scripture: Psalm 39 Languages: English Tune Title: [I said, I'll walk with care]
Musings upon the frailty of life
A Plea for Salvation
Hymnal: The Psalter #103 (1912) Topics: Afflictions For sin; Afflictions Submission under; Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Peace and Rest; Christ The Saviour; Christians Believers; Enemies Many and Mighty; Hope; Penitence; Prayer Complaint in; Prayer Confession in; Prayer confidence in; Prayer Pleas in; Repentance; Resignation; Salvation God's Gift; Sin Confession of; Sin Conviction of; Sin Indwelling First Line: Lord, in Thee am I confiding Lyrics: 1 Lord, in Thee am I confiding;
Thou wilt answer when I call,
Lest my foes, the good deriding,
Triumph in Thy servant's fall.
2 I am prone to halt and stumble,
Grief and sorrow dwell within,
Shame and guilt my spirit humble,
I am sorry for my sin.
3 Foes about my soul are closing,
Full of hatred, false and strong;
Choosing good, I find opposing
All who love and do the wrong.
4 Lord, my God, do not forsake me,
Let me know that Thou art near,
Under Thy protection take me,
As my Saviour now appear. Scripture: Psalm 38 Languages: English Tune Title: MOUNT VERNON
A Plea for Salvation
The Frailty of Life
Hymnal: The Psalter #104 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Afflictions For sin; Afflictions From God; Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Submission under; Christians Pilgrims and Strangers; Death At Hand; Deliverance From Sin; Hope; Humility; Life Brevity and Uncertainty of; Life Sorrowful and Vain; Man Mortal and Frail; Old Age; Patience; Pilgrim Spirit; Prayer Complaint in; Prayer For Deliverance from Trouble; Prayer Pleas in; Pride; Resignation; Riches; Self-Control; Sickness From God; Sickness Prayers under; Vanity Of Men and Riches First Line: With firm resolve I held my peace Lyrics: 1 With firm resolve I held my peace
And spake not either bad or good,
Lest I should utter sinful thoughts
While wicked men before me stood.
2 While I was dumb my grief was stirred,
My heart grew hot with thought suppressed;
The while I mused the fire increased,
Then to the Lord I made request.
3 Make me, O Lord, to know my end,
Teach me the measure of my days,
That I may know how frail I am
And turn from pride and sinful ways.
4 My time is nothing in Thy sight,
Behold, my days are but a span;
yea, truly at his best estate,
A breath, a fleeting breath, is man.
5 Man's life is passed in vain desire
If troubled years be spent for gain;
He knows not whose his wealth shall be,
And all his toil is but in vain.
6 And now, O Lord, what wait I for?
I have no nope except in Thee;
Let not ungodly men reproach,
From all transgression set me free.
7 Because Thou didst it I was dumb,
I spoke no word of rash complaint;
Remove Thy stroke away from me,
Beneath Thy chastisement I faint.
8 When Thou for his iniquity
Rebukest and correctest man,
His beauty is consumed away,
How weak his strength, how vain his plan.
9 Lord, hear my prayer, regard my cry,
I weep, be Thou my comforter;
I am a stranger here below,
A pilgrim as my fathers were.
10 O spare me, Lord, avert Thy wrath,
Deal gently with me, I implore,
That I may yet recover strength
Ere I go hence and be no more.
Scripture: Psalm 39 Languages: English Tune Title: BERA
The Frailty of Life
Is there Ambition in my Heart?
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P131 (1766) Topics: Afflicted Submission to them; Appeal to God Humility; Humility and Submission; Patience in darkness; Resignation; Submission Lyrics: 1 Is there Ambition in my Heart?.
Search, gracious GOD, and see;
Or do I act a haughty Part?
Lord, I appeal to Thee.
2 I charge my Thoughts, be humble still,
And all my Carriage mild,
Content, my Father, with thy Will,
And quiet as a Child.
3 The patient Soul, the lowly Mind,
Shall have a large Reward;
Let Saints in Sorrow lie resign'd,
And trust a faithful Lord. Scripture: Psalm 131 Languages: English
Is there Ambition in my Heart?
A vindication of God's ways with men
Hymnal: Bible Songs #150 (1901) Topics: Afflictions Many and sore; Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Submission under; Character Good and Bad Contrasted; Christians Conflicts of; Christians Death of; Death Of the Wicked; Heaven; Immortality; Resignation; Sin Washed away; The Wicked Fate of First Line: I verily have sought in vain Scripture: Psalm 73:10-19 Languages: English Tune Title: [I verily have sought in vain]
A vindication of God's ways with men
A Vindication of God's Ways
Hymnal: The Psalter #201a (1912) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Submission under; Cares; Character Good and Bad Contrasted; Christians Conflicts of; Contentment; Covetousness; Death Of the Wicked; Discontent; God Denial of; God Goodness of; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; Pride; Prosperity Without God's Blessing; Resignation; Unbelief; The Wicked Fate of First Line: God loveth the righteous, His goodness is sure Lyrics: 1 God loveth the righteous, His goodness is sure,
He never forsaketh the good and the pure;
Yet once my faith faltered, I envied the proud,
In doubt and disquiet my spirit was bowed.
2 The wicked are prospered and firm is their strength,
No pangs do they suffer, though death come at length;
They are not in trouble as other men are,
The plagues of their fellows they view from afar.
3 In garments of boasting and violence decked,
With wealth more abundant than heart could expect,
They scoff, and the helpless they proudly oppress,
The heav'ns and the earth they assume to possess.
4 Despising God's people, they cause them to drain
The cup of oppression, injustice, and pain;
They question God's knowledge and boldly defy
The might and the justice of God the Most High.
5 The wicked, grown wealthy, have comfort and peace,
While I, daily chastened, see troubles increase,
And, wronging God's children, I cried in my pain,
That clean hands are worthless and pure hearts are vain.
6 I went to God's temple: my doubts were dispelled,
The end of life's journey I clearly beheld;
I saw in what peril ungodly men stand
With sudden destruction and ruin at hand.
7 As when one awaking forgetteth his dream,
So God will despise them, though great they may seem;
My envy was senseless, my grief was for nought,
Because i was faithless, and foolish my thought. Scripture: Psalm 73 Languages: English Tune Title: MOBILE
A Vindication of God's Ways
A Vindication of God's Ways
Hymnal: The Psalter #201b (1912) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Submission under; Cares; Character Good and Bad Contrasted; Christians Conflicts of; Contentment; Covetousness; Death Of the Wicked; Discontent; God Denial of; God Goodness of; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; Pride; Prosperity Without God's Blessing; Resignation; Unbelief; The Wicked Fate of First Line: God loveth the righteous, His goodness is sure Lyrics: 1 God loveth the righteous, His goodness is sure,
He never forsaketh the good and the pure;
Yet once my faith faltered, I envied the proud,
In doubt and disquiet my spirit was bowed.
2 The wicked are prospered and firm is their strength,
No pangs do they suffer, though death come at length;
They are not in trouble as other men are,
The plagues of their fellows they view from afar.
3 In garments of boasting and violence decked,
With wealth more abundant than heart could expect,
They scoff, and the helpless they proudly oppress,
The heav'ns and the earth they assume to possess.
4 Despising God's people, they cause them to drain
The cup of oppression, injustice, and pain;
They question God's knowledge and boldly defy
The might and the justice of God the Most High.
5 The wicked, grown wealthy, have comfort and peace,
While I, daily chastened, see troubles increase,
And, wronging God's children, I cried in my pain,
That clean hands are worthless and pure hearts are vain.
6 I went to God's temple: my doubts were dispelled,
The end of life's journey I clearly beheld;
I saw in what peril ungodly men stand
With sudden destruction and ruin at hand.
7 As when one awaking forgetteth his dream,
So God will despise them, though great they may seem;
My envy was senseless, my grief was for nought,
Because I was faithless, and foolish my thought. Scripture: Psalm 73 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. DENIO
A Vindication of God's Ways
Guidance and Glory
Hymnal: The Psalter #202 (1912) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Access to God; Afflictions Submission under; Aspirations For Heaven; Assurance Declared; Assurance Enjoyed; Christ Communion with; Christ Preciousness of; Christ The Saviour; Christians Blessedness of; Christians Death of; Christians Heirs of Heaven; Contentment; Death Comfort In; Faith Act of; Glory of God In Church and Heaven; God Our Guide; Gospel Privileges of; Grace Redeeming; Grace Sovereign ; Heaven; Immortality; Pilgrim Spirit; Preservation; Resignation; Strength in God; Temptation; Trust in God Expression of First Line: In doubt and temptaion I rest, Lord in Thee Refrain First Line: My God, I will extol Thee Lyrics: 1 In doubt and temptation I rest, Lord, in Thee;
My hand is in Thy hand, Thou carest for me;
My soul with Thy counsel through life Thou wilt guide,
And afterward make me in glory abide.
Chorus:
My God, I will extol Thee
And ever bless Thy Name;
Each day will I give thanks to Thee
And all Thy praise proclaim.
2 In glory Thou only my portion shalt be,
On earth for none other I long but for Thee;
My flesh and heart falter, but God is my stay,
The strength of my spirit, my portion for aye. [Chorus]
3 All they that forsake Thee must perish and die,
But near to my Saviour most blessed am I;
I make Thee my refuge, my Lord and my God;
Thy grace and Thy glory I publish abroad. [Chorus] Scripture: Psalm 73 Languages: English Tune Title: CARTER
Guidance and Glory
Humility and Submission
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #234b (1786) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Appeal to God Humility; Humility and Submission; Patience in darkness; Resignation; Submission; Afflictions submission to them; Appeal to God Humility; Humility and Submission; Patience in darkness; Resignation; Submission First Line: Is there ambition in my heart? Lyrics: 1 Is there ambition in my heart?
Search, gracious God, and see;
Or do I act a haughty part?
Lord, I appeal to thee.
2 I charge my thoughts, be humble still,
And all my carriage mild,
Content, My Father, with thy will,
And peaceful as a child.
3 The patient soul, the lowly mind
Shall have a large reward:
Let saints in sorrow lie resign'd,
And trust a faithful Lord. Scripture: Psalm 131 Languages: English
Humility and Submission
Humility and Submission
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #234b (1790) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Appeal to God Humility; Humility and Submission; Patience in darkness; Resignation; Submission; Afflictions submission to them; Appeal to God Humility; Humility and Submission; Patience in darkness; Resignation; Submission First Line: Is there ambition in my heart? Lyrics: 1 Is there ambition in my heart?
Search, gracious God, and see;
Or do I act a haughty part?
Lord, I appeal to thee.
2 I charge my thoughts, be humble still,
And all my carriage mild,
Content, My Father, with thy will,
And peaceful as a child.
3 The patient soul, the lowly mind
Shall have a large reward:
Let saints in sorrow lie resign'd,
And trust a faithful Lord. Scripture: Psalm 131 Languages: English
Humility and Submission
Humility and Submission
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #244a (1740) Topics: Afflicted Submission to them; Appeal to God Humility; Humility and Submission; Patience in darkness; Resignation; Submission First Line: Is there Ambition in my Heart? Lyrics: 1 Is there Ambition in my Heart?.
Search, gracious GOD, and see;
Or do I act a haughty Part?
Lord, I appeal to Thee.
2 I charge my Thoughts, be humble still,
And all my Carriage mild,
Content, my Father, with thy Will,
And quiet as a Child.
3 The patient Soul, the lowly Mind,
Shall have a large Reward:
Let Saints in Sorrow lie resign'd,
And trust a faithful Lord. Scripture: Psalm 131 Languages: English
Humility and Submission
Humility and Submission
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #249b (1786) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Appeal to God Humility; Humility and Submission; Patience in darkness; Resignation; Submission; Afflictions submission to them; Appeal to God Humility; Humility and Submission; Patience in darkness; Resignation; Submission First Line: Is there ambition in my heart? Lyrics: 1 Is there ambition in my heart?
Search, gracious God, and see;
Or do I act a haughty part?
Lord, I appeal to thee.
2 I charge my thoughts, be humble still,
And all my carriage mild,
Content, My Father, with thy will,
And peaceful as a child.
3 The patient soul, the lowly mind
Shall have a large reward:
Let saints in sorrow lie resign'd,
And trust a faithful Lord. Scripture: Psalm 131 Languages: English
Humility and Submission
Humility and Submission
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #249b (1787) Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Appeal to God Humility; Humility and Submission; Patience in darkness; Resignation; Submission; Afflictions submission to them; Appeal to God Humility; Humility and Submission; Patience in darkness; Resignation; Submission First Line: Is there ambition in my heart? Lyrics: 1 Is there ambition in my heart?
Search, gracious God, and see;
Or do I act a haughty part?
Lord, I appeal to thee.
2 I charge my thoughts, be humble still,
And all my carriage mild,
Content, my father, with thy will,
And peaceful as a child.
3 The patient soul, the lowly mind
Shall have a large reward:
Let saints in sorrow lie resign'd,
And trust a faithful Lord. Scripture: Psalm 131 Languages: English
Humility and Submission
Is there ambition in my heart?
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #297 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Afflictions submission to them; Humility and submission; Resignation; Patience in darkness; Appeal to God our humility and submission Lyrics:
Is there ambition in my heart?.
Search, gracious God, and see;
Or do I act a haughty part?
Lord, I appeal to thee.
I charge my thoughts, be humble still,
And all my carriage mild,
Content, my Father, with thy will,
And quiet as a child.
The patient soul, the lowly mind,
Shall have a large reward:
Let saints in sorrow lie resigned,
And trust a faithful Lord.
Scripture: Psalm 131 Languages: English
Is there ambition in my heart?
Thy will be done
Author: Charlotte Elliott, 1789-1871 Hymnal: The Hymnal #386 (1956) Topics: Love to God, Christ; Obedience; Resignation; Self-abnegation; Submission; Living the Saintly Life Love and Obedience First Line: My God and Father, while I stray Scripture: Luke 22:42 Tune Title: WIMBLEDON
Thy will be done
O Lord, my best desires fulfill
Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Hymnal: The Hymnal #389 (1956) Topics: Christ Love of; Resignation; Self-abnegation; Submission; Living the Saintly Life Love and Obedience Scripture: John 4:38 Tune Title: STOERL
O Lord, my best desires fulfill
Thou Lamb of God, Thou Prince of Peace
Author: J. Wesley, 1703-1791; C. H. Richter, 1676-1711 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #440 (1917) Topics: Oneness with Christ; Oneness with Christ; Afflictions Prayer in; The Christian Life Aspiration and Prayer; Following Christ; Sickness, bodily ; Mind of Christ; Peace In Christ; Submission; Suffering Human; Steadfastness; Grace Of Christ; Grief; Patience; Resignation; Longing For Christ; Meekness Lyrics: 1 Thou Lamb of God, Thou Prince of Peace,
For Thee my thirsty soul doth pine;
My longing heart implores Thy grace;
O make me in Thy likeness shine!
2 With fraudless, even, humble mind,
Thy will in all things may I see;
In love be every wish resigned,
And hallowed my whole heart to Thee.
3 When pain o'er my weak flesh prevails,
With lamb-like patience arm my breast;
When grief my wounded soul assails,
In lowly meekness may I rest.
4 Close by Thy side still may I keep,
Howe'er life's various current flow;
With steadfast eye mark every step,
And follow Thee where'er Thou go.
5 Thou, Lord, the dreadful fight hast won;
Alone Thou hast the winepress trod;
In me Thy strengthening grace be shown;
O may I conquer through Thy blood!
6 So, when on Zion Thou shalt stand,
And all heaven's host adore their King,
Shall I be found at Thy right hand,
And free from pain Thy glories sing. Languages: English Tune Title: MASON
Thou Lamb of God, Thou Prince of Peace
Thy way, not mine, O Lord
Author: Dr. H. Bonar, 1808-1889 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #446a (1917) Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Prayer; Will Of God; Submission; Resignation Lyrics: 1 Thy way, not mine, O Lord,
However dark it be!
Lead me by Thine own hand,
Choose out the path for me;
2 Smooth let it be or rough,
It still will be the best,
Winding or straight, it leads
Right onward to Thy rest.
3 I dare not choose my lot;
I would not, if I might:
Choose Thou for me, my God,
So shall I walk aright.
4 The kingdom that I seek
Is Thine; so let the way
That leads to it be Thine,
Else I must surely stray.
5 Take Thou my cup, and it
With joy or sorrow fill,
As best to Thee may seem;
Choose Thou my good and ill.
6 Not mine, not mine the choice,
In things or great or small;
Be Thou my guide, my strength,
My wisdom, and my all. Languages: English Tune Title: FIDUCIA
Thy way, not mine, O Lord
Thy way, not mine, O Lord
Author: Dr. H. Bonar, 1808-1889 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #446b (1917) Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Prayer; Will Of God; Submission; Submission; Resignation; Resignation Lyrics: 1 Thy way, not mine, O Lord,
However dark it be!
Lead me by Thine own hand,
Choose out the path for me;
2 Smooth let it be or rough,
It still will be the best,
Winding or straight, it leads
Right onward to Thy rest.
3 I dare not choose my lot;
I would not, if I might:
Choose Thou for me, my God,
So shall I walk aright.
4 The kingdom that I seek
Is Thine; so let the way
That leads to it be Thine,
Else I must surely stray.
5 Take Thou my cup, and it
With joy or sorrow fill,
As best to Thee may seem;
Choose Thou my good and ill.
6 Not mine, not mine the choice,
In things or great or small;
Be Thou my guide, my strength,
My wisdom, and my all. Languages: English Tune Title: IBSTONE
Thy way, not mine, O Lord
Now in the heat of youthful blood
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #592 (1835) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Sick-Bed Devotion; Tongue governed; Afflictions submission to them; Funeral psalm; Humility and submission; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Patience under afflictions; Pleading without repining; Prudence and zeal; Resignation; Submission to sickness; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue Lyrics:
Now in the heat of youthful blood
Remember your Creator God:
Behold, the months come hast'ning on,
When you shall say, "My joys are gone!"
Behold, the aged sinner goes,
Laden with guilt and heavy woes,
Down to the regions of the dead,
With endless curses on his head.
The dust returns to dust again;
The soul, in agonies of pain,
Ascends to God, not there to dwell,
But hears her doom, and sinks to hell.
Eternal King! I fear thy name;
Teach me to know how frail I am;
And when my soul must hence remove,
Give me a mansion in thy love.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1 Languages: English
Now in the heat of youthful blood
Lo, the young tribes of Adam rise
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #594 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Devotion on a sick bed; Health prayed for; Sick-Bed Devotion; Tongue governed; Afflictions submission to them; Funeral psalm; Humility and submission; Man his vanity as mortal; Mortality of man; Patience under afflictions; Pleading without repining; Prudence and zeal; Resignation; Submission to sickness; Vanity of man as mortal; Watchfulness over the tongue Lyrics:
Lo! the young tribes of Adam rise,
And through all nature rove
Fulfil the wishes of their eyes,
And taste the joys they love.
They give a loose to wild desires;
But let the sinners know
The strict account that God requires
Of all the works they do.
The Judge prepares his throne on high,
The frighted earth and seas
Avoid the fury of his eye,
And flee before his face.
How shall I bear that dreadful day,
And stand the fiery test?
I give all mortal joys away,
To be for ever blessed.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9 Languages: English
Lo, the young tribes of Adam rise
O Lord! my best desire fulfill
Author: Cowper Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #630 (1873) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Submissive Resignation Lyrics: 1 O Lord! my best desire fulfill,
And help me to resign
Life, health, and comfort to thy will,
And make thy pleasure mine.
2 Why should I shrink at thy command,
Whose love forbids my fears?
Or tremble at the gracious hand
That wipes away my tears?
3 No, rather let me freely yield
What most I prize, to thee,
Who never hast a good withheld,
Or wilt withhold from me.
4 Thy favor, all my journey through,
Shall be my rich supply;
What else I want, or think I do,
Let wisdom still deny.
Scripture: Matthew 26:39-42
O Lord! my best desire fulfill
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