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The Gospel shows the Father's grace
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #183 (1880) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 The Gospel shows the Father's grace,
Who sent His Son to save our race:
Proclaims how Jesus lived and died
That we might thus be justified.
2 It sets the Lamb before our eyes,
Who made th' atoning sacrifice,
And calls the souls with guilt oppressed
To come and find eternal rest.
3 It brings the Savior's righteousness
Our souls to robe in royal dress;
From all our guilt it brings release,
And gives the troubled conscience peace.
4 It is the power of God to save
From sin and Satan and the grave;
It works the faith, which firmly clings
To all the treasures which it brings.
5 It bears to all the tidings glad
And bids their hearts no more be sad:
The heavy laden soul it cheers
And banishes their guilty fears.
6 May we in faith its tidings learn
Nor thanklessly its blessings spurn;
May we in faith its truth confess
And praise the Lord our righteousness. Languages: English
The Gospel shows the Father's grace
The Gospel shows the Father's grace
Author: Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #183 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 The Gospel shows the Father's grace,
Who sent His Son to save our race:
Proclaims how Jesus lived and died
That we might thus be justified.
2 It sets the Lamb before our eyes,
Who made th' atoning sacrifice,
And calls the souls with guilt oppressed
To come and find eternal rest.
3 It brings the Savior's righteousness
Our souls to robe in royal dress;
From all our guilt it brings release,
And gives the troubled conscience peace.
4 It is the power of God to save
From sin and Satan and the grave;
It works the faith, which firmly clings
To all the treasures which it brings.
5 It bears to all the tidings glad
And bids their hearts no more be sad:
The heavy laden soul it cheers
And banishes their guilty fears.
6 May we in faith its tidings learn
Nor thanklessly its blessings spurn;
May we in faith its truth confess,
And praise the Lord our righteousness. Languages: English Tune Title: RETREAT
The Gospel shows the Father's grace
Let ev'ry ear attend
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #184 (1880) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 Let ev'ry mortal ear attend,
And ev'ry heart rejoice;
The trumpet of the Gospel sounds
With an inviting voice.
2 Ho! all ye starving souls
That feed upon the wind,
And vainly strive with earthly toys
To fill an empty mind.
3 Here wisdom has prepared
A soul-reviving feast,
And bids your longing appetites
The rich provision taste.
4 Ho! ye that pant for living streams,
And pine away and die,
Here you may quench your raging thirst
With springs that never dry.
5 Rivers of love and mercy here
In a rich ocean join;
Salvation in abundance flows,
Like floods of milk and wine.
6 The gates of Gospel grace
Stand open night and day:
Lord! we are come to seek supplies,
And drive our wants away. Languages: English
Let ev'ry ear attend
Lo, upon the altar lies
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #184 (1893) Topics: Catechism Lord's Supper Lyrics: 1 LO, upon the altar lies
Bread of heaven from the skies:
Food to mortal wanderers given,
To the sons and heirs of heaven.
2 Jesus, Shepherd of the sheep!
Thou Thy flock in safety keep.
Living Bread! Thy life supply,
Strengthen us, or else we die.
3 Thou, who feedest us below!
Source of all we have or know!
Grant that with Thy saints above
We may reach Thy feast of love! Languages: English
Lo, upon the altar lies
Let ev'ry ear attend
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #184a (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 Let ev'ry mortal ear attend,
And ev'ry heart rejoice;
The trumpet of the Gospel sounds
With an inviting voice.
2 Ho! all ye starving souls
That feed upon the wind,
And vainly strive with earthly toys
To fill an empty mind.
3 Here wisdom has prepared
A soul-reviving feast,
And bids your longing appetites
The rich provision taste.
4 Ho! ye that pant for living streams,
And pine away and die,
Here you may quench your raging thirst
With springs that never dry.
5 Rivers of love and mercy here
In a rich ocean join;
Salvation in abundance flows,
Like floods of milk and wine.
6 The gates of Gospel grace
Stand open night and day:
Lord! we are come to seek supplies,
And drive our wants away. Languages: English Tune Title: BADEA
Let ev'ry ear attend
Let ev'ry ear attend
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #184b (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 Let ev'ry mortal ear attend,
And ev'ry heart rejoice;
The trumpet of the Gospel sounds
With an inviting voice.
2 Ho! all ye starving souls
That feed upon the wind,
And vainly strive with earthly toys
To fill an empty mind.
3 Here wisdom has prepared
A soul-reviving feast,
And bids your longing appetites
The rich provision taste.
4 Ho! ye that pant for living streams,
And pine away and die,
Here you may quench your raging thirst
With springs that never dry.
5 Rivers of love and mercy here
In a rich ocean join;
Salvation in abundance flows,
Like floods of milk and wine.
6 The gates of Gospel grace
Stand open night and day:
Lord! we are come to seek supplies,
And drive our wants away. Languages: English Tune Title: VIGIL
Let ev'ry ear attend
Lord Jesus, Thou art truly good!
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #185 (1893) Topics: Catechism Lord's Supper Lyrics: 1 LORD Jesus, Thou art truly good!
Thou spreadst for our salvation
Thy body and Thy blood as food,
And giv'st us invitation;
As weary souls, with sin oppressed,
We come to Thee for needed rest,
For counsel and forgiveness.
2 Although Thou didst ascend to heaven,
And 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, that 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 a 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 Saviour,
That for our sins we truly grieve,
And prove by our behaviour
That we obtained Thy saving grace,
And trust in it throughout our days;
Then will our walk 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! Languages: English
Lord Jesus, Thou art truly good!
Thy Word, O Lord, is gentle dew
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #185 (1880) Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 Thy Word, O Lord, is gentle dew
To suffering hearts that want it;
O shed Thy heavenly balm anew,
To all Thy garden grant it.
Refreshed by Thee,
May every tree
Bud forth and blossom to Thy praise,
And bear much fruit in after days.
2 Thy Word is like a flaming sword,
A sharp and mighty arrow,
A wedge that cleaves the rock; that Word
Can pierce through heart and marrow;
O send it forth
O'er all the earth,
The darken'd heart to cleanse and win,
And shatter all the might of sin.
3 Thy Word, a wondrous star, supplies
True guidance when we need it;
It points to Christ, it maketh wise
All simple hearts that heed it;
Let not its light
E'er sink in night,
But still in every spirit shine,
That none may miss that light divine.
Languages: English
Thy Word, O Lord, is gentle dew
Thy Word, O Lord, is gentle dew
Author: Carl Bernard Garve; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #185 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 Thy Word, O Lord, is gentle dew
To suff'ring hearts that want it;
O shed Thy heav'nly balm anew,
To all Thy garden grant it.
Refreshed by Thee,
May ev'ry tree
Bud forth and blossom to Thy praise,
And bear much fruit in after days.
2 Thy Word is like a flaming sword,
A sharp and mighty arrow,
A wedge that cleaves the rock; that Word
Can pierce through heart and marrow;
O send it forth
O'er all the earth,
The darkened heart to cleanse and win,
And shatter all the might of sin.
3 Thy Word, a wondrous star, supplies
True guidance when we need it;
It points to Christ, it maketh wise
All simple hearts that heed it;
Let not its light
E'er sink in night,
But still in every spirit shine,
That none may miss that light divine. Languages: English Tune Title: HOPE (Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan)
Thy Word, O Lord, is gentle dew
The precepts of the Word are pure
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #186 (1880) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 The precepts of the Word are pure,
Its promises and hopes endure;
That statutes of the Lord are right,
In keeping them is great delight.
2 The teachings of God's Word impart
His gracious counsels to the heart,
And higher principles instil,
And mould anew the heart and will.
3 Lord, Thy commands be our delight,
Thy Gospel be our saving might;
And by thy truth on us impress
The image of Thy holiness.
4 Then will our life, in turn, conform
Unto Thy Word, as guide and norm:
And by our walk it shall appear,
That our profession is sincere.
5 Grace grace for grace to us anew,
To practice still what we hold true;
And grant that what we hold, dear Lord,
Be the pure doctrines of Thy Word.
Languages: English
The precepts of the Word are pure
The precepts of the Word are pure
Author: Rev. Emanuel Cronenwett, D. D. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #186 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 The precepts of the Word are pure,
Its promises and hopes endure;
That statutes of the Lord are right,
In keeping them is great delight.
2 The teachings of God's Word impart
His gracious counsels to the heart,
And higher principles instil,
And mould anew the heart and will.
3 Lord, Thy commands be our delight,
Thy Gospel be our saving might;
And by thy truth on us impress
The image of Thy holiness.
4 Then will our life, in turn, conform
Unto Thy Word, as guide and norm:
And by our walk it shall appear,
That our profession is sincere.
5 Grace grace for grace to us anew,
To practice still what we hold true;
And grant that what we hold, dear Lord,
Be the pure doctrines of Thy Word. Languages: English Tune Title: MENDON
The precepts of the Word are pure
May God be praised henceforth and blest forever
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #186 (1893) Meter: 11.8.11.8.9.9.6.7.5 Topics: Catechism Lord's Supper Lyrics: 1 MAY God be praised henceforth and blest forever,
Who, Himself both Gift and Giver,
With His own flesh and blood our souls doth nourish;
May they grow thereby and flourish!
O Lord, have mercy!
By Thy holy body, the selfsame
Which from Thine own mother Mary came,
By the drops Thou didst bleed,
Help us in the hour of need!
O Lord, have mercy!
2 Thou hast to death Thy holy body given,
Life to win for us in heaven;
By stronger love, dear Lord, Thou couldst not bind us,
Whereof this should well remind us.
O Lord, have mercy!
Lord, Thy love constrained Thee for our good
Mighty things to do by Thy dear blood;
Thou hast paid all we owed,
Thou hast made our peace with God.
O Lord, have mercy!
3 May God bestow on us His grace and blessing,
That, His holy footsteps tracing,
We walk as brethren dear in love and union,
Nor repent this sweet communion.
O Lord, have mercy!
Let not Thy good Spirit forsake us,
Grant that heavenly minded He make us,
That Thy poor Church may see
Days of peace and unity.
O Lord, have mercy!
Languages: English
May God be praised henceforth and blest forever
In vain would boasting reason find
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #187 (1880) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 In vain would boasting reason find
The path to happiness and God;
Her weak directions leave the mind
Bewildered in a doubtful road.
2 Jesus, Thy words alone impart
Eternal life, on these I live;
Diviner comforts cheer my heart
Than all the powers of nature give.
3 Here let my constant feet abide;
Thou art the true, the living way.
Let Thy good Spirit be my guide
To the bright realms of endless day.
4 The various forms that men devise
To shake my faith with treach'rous art
I scorn as vanity and lies
And bind Thy Gospel to my heart.
Languages: English
In vain would boasting reason find
In vain would boasting reason find
Author: Anna Steele Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #187 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 In vain would boasting reason find
The path to happiness and God;
Her weak directions leave the mind
Bewildered in a doubtful road.
2 Jesus, Thy words alone impart
Eternal life; on these I live;
Diviner comforts cheer my heart
Than all the powers of nature give.
3 Here let my constant feet abide;
Thou art the true, the living way.
Let Thy good Spirit be my guide
To the bright realms of endless day.
4 The various forms that men devise
To shake my faith with treach'rous art
I scorn as vanity and lies
And bind Thy Gospel to my heart. Languages: English Tune Title: SEASONS
In vain would boasting reason find
We have a sure, prophetic Word
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #188 (1880) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 We have a sure prophetic Word
By inspiration of the Lord;
And though assailed on every hand,
Jehovah's Word shall ever stand.
2 By pow'rs of empire banned and burned,
By Pagan pride rejected, spurned,
The Word still stands the Christian's trust
While haughty empires lie in dust.
3 Lo, what the Word in times of old
Of future days and deeds foretold
Is all fulfilled while ages roll,
As traced on the prophetic scroll.
4 Abiding, steadfast, firm, and sure,
The statements of the Word endure:
Blest he who trusts this steadfast Word,
His anchor holds in Christ, the Lord.
Languages: English
We have a sure, prophetic Word
We have a sure, prophetic Word
Author: Rev. Emanuel Cronenwett, D. D. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #188a (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 We have a sure prophetic Word
By inspiration of the Lord;
And tho' assailed on ev'ry hand,
Jehovah's Word shall ever stand.
2 By powers of Empire banned and burned,
By Pagan pride rejected, spurned,
The Word still stands the Christian's trust
While haughty empires lie in dust.
3 Lo, what the Word in times of old
Of future days and deeds foretold
Is all fulfilled while ages roll,
As traced on the prophetic scroll.
4 Abiding, steadfast, firm, and sure,
The statements of the Word endure:
Blest he who trusts this steadfast Word,
His anchor holds in Christ, the Lord. Languages: English Tune Title: AMES
We have a sure, prophetic Word
We have a sure, prophetic Word
Author: Rev. Emanuel Cronenwett, D. D. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #188b (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 We have a sure prophetic Word,
By inspiration of the Lord;
And tho' assailed on ev'ry hand,
Jehovah's Word shall ever stand.
2 By powers of Empire banned and burned,
By Pagan pride rejected, spurned,
The Word still stands the Christian's trust
While haughty empires lie in dust.
3 Lo, what the Word in times of old
Of future days and deeds foretold
Is all fulfilled while ages roll,
As traced on the prophetic scroll.
4 Abiding, steadfast, firm, and sure,
The statements of the Word endure:
Blest he who trusts this steadfast Word,
His anchor holds in Christ, the Lord. Languages: English Tune Title: MIGDOL
We have a sure, prophetic Word
Precious Word from God in heaven
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #189 (1880) Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 Precious Word from God in heaven,
Full of blessedness to me,
All my trust to thee is given,
And my springs all rise in thee;
I in thee find all I need,
That my soul to God can lead.
2 Gracious Spirit, Thou who showest
In the Word the Father's heart,
And all needful help bestowest,
Light and sense to me impart,
That I may the riches see
Which God's Word here offers me.
3 In its solemn contemplation
From vain cares let me be free,
And in prayerful adoration
Stay Thou all my thoughts on Thee,
That the world may not annoy
While I make Thy Word my joy.
4 What I read, help that I heed it,
What Thou sayest, let me do;
Strength to faith grant as I need it,
And remind me still anew
That the faith that counts above
Is e'er active here in love.
5 Let thy grace sustain, protect me,
That my ways ne'er from Thee part;
Thy enlightening Word direct me;
Seal this treasure in my heart,
That my faith may steadfast prove,
Till I walk by sight above.
Languages: English
Precious Word from God in heaven
Precious Word from God in heaven
Author: Benjamin Schmolke; Rev. E. Cronenwett, D. D. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #189 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Word Lyrics: 1 Precious Word from God in heaven,
Full of blessedness to me,
All my trust to thee is given,
And my springs all rise in thee;
I in thee find all I need,
That my soul to God can lead.
2 Gracious Spirit, Thou who showest
In the Word the Father's heart,
And all needful help bestowest,
Light and sense to me impart,
That I may the riches see
Which God's Word here offers me.
3 In its solemn contemplation
From vain cares let me be free,
And in prayerful adoration
Stay Thou all my thoughts on Thee,
That the world may not annoy
While I make Thy Word my joy.
4 What I read, help that I heed it,
What Thou sayest, let me do;
Strength to faith grant as I need it,
And remind me still anew
That the faith that counts above
Is e'er active here in love.
5 Let thy grace sustain, protect me,
That my ways ne'er from Thee part;
Thy enlightening Word direct me;
Seal this treasure in my heart,
That my faith may steadfast prove,
Till I walk by sight above. Languages: English Tune Title: REGENT SQUARE
Precious Word from God in heaven
Wake, Spirit, who in times now olden
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #190 (1880) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Wake, Spirit, who in times now olden
Didst fire the watchmen of the Church's youth,
And them 'gainst ev'ry foe embolden,
To witness day and night th'eternal truth,
Whose voices through the world are ringing still,
And bringing hosts to know and do Thy will:
2 Soon may that fire from heaven be lent us,
That swift from land to land its flame may leap!
Soon, Lord, that priceless boon be sent us
Of faithful servants, fit for Thee to reap
The harvest of the soul,--look down and view
How great the harvest, but the laborers few.
3 Lord, to our earnest prayer now hearken,
The prayer we offer at Thy Son's command;
For, lo! while storms around us darken,
Thy children's hearts are stirr'd in every land,
To cry for help, with fervent soul, to Thee;
O hear us, Lord, and speak: "Thus let it be!"
4 O speedily that help be granted!
Send forth evangelists, in spirit strong,
Armed with Thy Word, a host undaunted,
Bold to attack the rule of ancient wrong,
And let them all the earth for Thee reclaim,
To be Thy kingdom and to know Thy name!
5 Grant that for which Thy people calleth!
Send down Thy promised Spirit, Lord, in might,
Before whom every barrier falleth,
And let it thus at evening-time be light;
O! rend the heavens, and make Thy presence felt,
The chains that bind us at Thy touch would melt.
6 Let Zion's paths lie waste no longer,
Remove the hindrances that there have lain,
And let Thy Word go forth to conquer;
Destroy false doctrine, root out notions vain,
Set free from hirelings, let the Church and school
Bloom as a garden 'neath Thy prospering rule.
Languages: English
Wake, Spirit, who in times now olden
Wake, Spirit, who in times now olden
Author: Carl Heinrich von Bogatzky; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #190 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Wake, Spirit, who in times now olden
Didst fire the watchmen of the Church's youth,
And them 'gainst ev'ry foe embolden,
To witness day and night th'eternal truth,
Whose voices through the world are ringing still,
And bringing hosts to know and do Thy will:
2 Soon may that fire from heaven be lent us,
That swift from land to land its flame may leap!
Soon, Lord, that priceless boon be sent us
Of faithful servants, fit for Thee to reap
The harvest of the soul,--look down and view
How great the harvest, but the laborers few.
3 Lord, to our earnest prayer now hearken,
The prayer we offer at Thy Son's command;
For, lo! while storms around us darken,
Thy children's hearts are stirr'd in every land,
To cry for help, with fervent soul, to Thee;
O hear us, Lord, and speak: "Thus let it be!"
4 O speedily that help be granted!
Send forth evangelists, in spirit strong,
Armed with Thy Word, a host undaunted,
Bold to attack the rule of ancient wrong,
And let them all the earth for Thee reclaim,
To be Thy kingdom and to know Thy name!
5 Grant that for which Thy people calleth!
Send down Thy promised Spirit, Lord, in might,
Before whom every barrier falleth,
And let it thus at evening-time be light;
O! rend the heavens, and make Thy presence felt,
The chains that bind us at Thy touch would melt.
6 Let Zion's paths lie waste no longer,
Remove the hindrances that there have lain,
And let Thy Word go forth to conquer;
Destroy false doctrine, root out notions vain,
Set free from hirelings, let the Church and school
Bloom as a garden 'neath Thy prospering rule Languages: English Tune Title: CRASSELIUS (Dir, dir, Jehovah, will ich singen)
Wake, Spirit, who in times now olden
Glorious things of Thee are spoken
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #191 (1880) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 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. Languages: English
Glorious things of Thee are spoken
Glorious things of Thee are spoken
Author: Rev. John Newton Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #191 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 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. Languages: English Tune Title: HARWELL
Glorious things of Thee are spoken
Hark! the Church proclaims her honor
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #192 (1880) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Hark! the Church proclaims her honor,
And her strength is only this:
God hath laid His choice upon her,
And the work she doth is His.
2 He His Church hath firmly founded,
He will guard what He began;
We by sin and foes surrounded,
Build her bulwarks as we can.
3 Onward, then! for nought despairing,
Calm we follow at His word,
Thus through joy and sorrow bearing
Faithful witness to our Lord.
4 Though we here must strive in weakness,
Though in tears we often bend,
What His might began in meekness
Shall achieve a glorious end.
Languages: English
Hark! the Church proclaims her honor
Hark! the Church proclaims her honor
Author: Samuel Preiswerk; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #192 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Hark! the Church proclaims her honor,
And her strength is only this:
God hath laid His choice upon her,
And the work she doth is His.
And the work she doth is His.
2 He His Church hath firmly founded,
He will guard what He began;
We by sin and foes surrounded,
Build her bulwarks as we can.
3 Onward, then! for naught despairing,
Calm we follow at His Word,
Thus through joy and sorrow bearing
Faithful witness to our Lord.
4 Though we here must strive in weakness,
Though in tears we often bend,
What His might began in meekness
Shall achieve a glorious end. Languages: English Tune Title: SULLIVAN
Hark! the Church proclaims her honor
Alleluia! sing to Jesus!
Author: William C. Dix Hymnal: The Hymnal #193 (1916) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Catechism Lyrics:
Alleluia! sing to Jesus!
His the scepter, His the throne;
Alleluia! His the triumph,
His the victory alone:
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Hark! the songs of peaceful Sion
Thunder like a mighty flood;
Jesus out of every nation
Hath redeemed us by His blood.
Alleluia! not as orphans
Are we left in sorrow now;
Alleluia! He is near us,
Faith believes, nor questions how:
Though the cloud from sight received Him,
When the forty days were o'er:
Shall our hearts forget His promise,
"I am with you evermore"?
Alleluia! Bread of Heaven,
Thou on earth our Food, our Stay!
Alleluia! here the sinful
Flee to thee from day to day:
Intercessor, Friend of sinners,
Earth's Redeemer, plead for me,
Where the songs of all the sinless
Sweep across the crystal sea.
Alleluia! King eternal,
Thee the Lord of lords we own:
Alleluia! born of Mary,
Earth thy footstool, heaven thy throne:
Thou within the veil hast entered,
Robed in flesh, our great High Priest:
Thou on earth both Priest and Victim
In the Eucharistic feast.
Alleluia! sing to Jesus!
His the scepter, His the throne;
Alleluia! His the triumph,
His the victory alone;
Hark! the songs of holy Sion
Thunder like a mighty flood;
Jesus out of every nation
Hath redeemed us by his blood.
Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: ALLELUIA
Alleluia! sing to Jesus!
Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #193 (1880) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
As her Head and King alone,
Bless me Thy poor member too;
And Thy Spirit's influence give
That to Thee henceforth I live,
Daily Thou my strength renew.
2 Let Thy living Spirit flow
Through Thy members all below,
With its warmth and power divine;
Scatter'd far apart they dwell,
Yet in every land, full well,
Lord, Thou knowest who is Thine.
3 Those who serve Thee I would serve,
Never from their union swerve,
Here I cry before Thy face--
Zion, God give thee good speed,
Christ thy footsteps ever lead,
Make thee steadfast in His ways!
Languages: English
Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
Author: Gerhard Terstegen; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #193 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
As her Head and King alone,
Bless me Thy poor member too;
And Thy Spirit's influence give
That to Thee henceforth I live,
Daily Thou my strength renew.
2 Let Thy living Spirit flow
Through Thy members all below,
With its warmth and power divine;
Scatter'd far apart they dwell,
Yet in every land, full well,
Lord, Thou knowest who is Thine.
3 Those who serve Thee I would serve,
Never from their union swerve,
Here I cry before Thy face--
Zion, God give thee good speed,
Christ thy footsteps ever lead,
Make thee steadfast in His ways. Languages: English Tune Title: SULLIVAN
Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
I love Thy Zion, Lord!
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #194 (1880) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 I love Thy Zion, Lord!
The house of Thine abode;
The Church our blest Redeemer saved
By Thine 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 alters to abuse?
No! better far my tongue were dumb,
My hand its skill should lose.
4 O ne'er may I forget
Her welfare nor her woe;
Lest ev'ry joy my heart forsake,
And ev'ry grief o'erflow.
5 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.
6 Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heavenly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn vows,
Her hymns of love and praise.
Languages: English
I love Thy Zion, Lord!
I love Thy Zion, Lord
Author: Timothy Dwight Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #194 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 I love Thy Zion, Lord!
The house of Thine abode;
The Church, O blest Redeemer, sav'd
By Thine 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 alters to abuse?
No! better far my tongue were dumb,
My hand its skill should lose.
4 Oh! ne'er may I forget
Her welfare nor her woe;
Lest ev'ry joy my heart forsake,
And ev'ry grief o'erflow.
5 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.
6 Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heav'nly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn vows,
Her hymns of love and praise. Languages: English Tune Title: BETHLEHEM (Aswarby)
I love Thy Zion, Lord
On the mountain top appearing
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #195 (1880) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 On the mountain top appearing,
Lo! the sacred herald stands,
Welcome news to Zion bearing,
Zion long in hostile lands:
Mourning captive,
God Himself will loose thy bands.
2 Has the night been long and mournful?
Have thy friends unfaithful proved?
Have thy foes been proud and scornful,
By thy sighs and tears unmoved?
Cease thy mourning,
Zion still is well beloved.
3 God, thy God, will now restore thee!
He Himself appears thy friend:
All thy foes shall flee before thee;
Here their boasts and triumphs end:
Great deliv'rance
Zion's King vouchsafes to send. Languages: English
On the mountain top appearing
On the mountain top appearing
Author: Thomas Kelly Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #195 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 On the mountain top appearing,
Lo! the sacred herald stands,
Welcome news to Zion bearing,
Zion, long in hostile lands:
Mourning captive,
God Himself will loose Thy bands.
Mourning captive,
God Himself will loose Thy bands.
2 Has the night been long and mournful,
Have thy friends unfaithful proved?
Have thy foes been proud and scornful,
By thy sighs and tears unmoved?
Cease thy mourning,
Zion still is well beloved.
3 God, thy God, will now restore thee!
He Himself appears thy friend:
All thy foes shall flee before thee;
Here their boasts and triumphs end:
Great deliv'rance
Zion's King vouchsafes to send. Languages: English Tune Title: ZION
On the mountain top appearing
Thine honor rescue, righteous Lord!
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #196 (1880) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Thine honor rescue, righteous Lord!
Hear Zion’s sighs and help afford;
Destroy the wiles of potent foes,
Who now Thy Word and truth oppose.
2 Their craft and vaunting pomp are great;
High beat their herts, with power elate;
Our dearest hopes they but deride
And deem us nothing in their pride.
3 Forgive, O Lord, our sins forgive.
Show us Thy face and let us live.
Convince Thy foes throughout the land
That godless counsels shall not stand.
4 Preserve Thy little flock in peace,
Nor let Thy boundless mercy cease;
Let it to all the world appear
Thy holy Church indeed is here.
5 That Thou art with us, loud proclaim
Who put'st each enemy to shame;
Dost all their haughtiness suppress,
And help Thine own in their distress. Languages: English
Thine honor rescue, righteous Lord!
Thine honor rescue, righteous Lord!
Author: Johann Heermann; Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #196 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Thine honor rescue, righteous Lord!
Hear Zion’s sighs and help afford;
Destroy the wiles of potent foes,
Who now Thy Word and truth oppose.
2 Their craft and vaunting pomp are great;
High beat their hearts, with power elate;
Our dearest hopes they but deride,
And deem us nothing in their pride.
3 Forgive, O Lord! our sins forgive,
Show us Thy face and let us live:
Convince Thy foes throughout the land
That godless counsels shall not stand.
4 Preserve Thy little flock in peace,
Nor let Thy boundless mercy cease;
Let it to all the world appear
Thy holy Church indeed is here.
5 That Thou art with us, loud proclaim
Who put'st each enemy to shame;
Dost all their haughtiness suppress,
And help Thine own in their distress. Languages: English Tune Title: HEBRON
Thine honor rescue, righteous Lord!
Thou little flock, be not afraid
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #197 (1880) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Thou little flock, be not afraid,
Though foes against thee stand arrayed,
And ready to destroy thee,
Although thy ruin they prepare,
And fill thee oft with anxious care:
They shall not long annoy thee.
2 Thy cause is God's; this comfort thee,
And His, not thine, the vengeance be:
Let Him perform His pleasure;
The needful help thou shalt obtain,
Thee and His word He will sustain,
Through Christ, His own dear Treasure.
3 As God is God, and true his word,
Fierce Satan and his hellish herd,
The world and all their powers,
shall reap but shame beneath His rod:
God is with us, and we with God:
The vict'ry must be ours. Languages: English
Thou little flock, be not afraid
Thou little flock, be not afraid
Author: Johann Michael Altenburg; Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #197 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Thou little flock, be not afraid,
Tho' foes against thee stand arrayed,
And ready to destroy thee,
Although thy ruin they prepare,
And fill thee oft with anxious care:
They shall not long annoy thee.
2 Thy cause is God's; this comfort thee,
And His, not thine, the vengeance be:
Let Him perform His pleasure;
The needful help thou shalt obtain,
Thee and His word He will sustain,
Through Christ, His own dear Treasure.
3 As God is God, and true His word,
Fierce Satan and his hellish herd,
The world and all their powers,
Shall reap but shame beneath His rod:
God is with us, and we with God:
The vict'ry must be ours. Languages: English Tune Title: ALTENBURG (Geh aus, mein Herz)
Thou little flock, be not afraid
Christ, Thou the Champion of the band who own
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #198 (1880) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Christ, Thou the Champion of the band who own
Thy cross, O make Thy succor quickly known:
The schemes of those who long our blood have
sought
Bring Thou to naught.
2 Do Thou Thyself for us, Thy children, fight,
Withstand the devil, quell his rage and might,
Whate'er assails Thy members left below
Do Thou o'rthrow.
3 And give us peace; peace in the Church and school,
Peace to the powers who o'er our country rule,
Peace to the conscience, peace within the heart,
Do Thou impart.
4 So shall Thy goodness here be still adored,
Thou Guardian of Thy little flock, dear Lord,
And heaven and earth through all eternity
Shall worship Thee. Languages: English
Christ, Thou the Champion of the band who own
Christ Thou the Champion of the band who own
Author: Matthäus Appelles von Löwenstern; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #198 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Christ, Thou the Champion of the band who own
Thy cross, O make Thy succor quickly known:
The schemes of those who long our blood have sought
Bring Thou to naught.
2 Do Thou Thyself for us, Thy children, fight,
Withstand the devil, quell his rage and might,
Whate'er assails Thy members left below
Do Thou o'erthrow.
3 And give us peace; peace in the Church and school,
Peace to the powers who o'er our country rule,
Peace to the conscience, peace within the heart,
Do Thou impart.
4 So shall Thy goodness here be still adored,
Thou Guardian of Thy little flock, dear Lord,
And heaven and earth through all eternity
Shall worship Thee. Languages: English Tune Title: SUFFERING SAVIOR (Herzliebster Jesu)
Christ Thou the Champion of the band who own
Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed
Author: Harriet Auber Hymnal: The Hymnal #199 (1916) Meter: 8.6.8.4 Topics: Catechism Lyrics:
Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed
His tender, last farewell,
A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed
With us to dwell.
He came sweet influence to impart,
A gracious, willing Guest,
While He can find one humble heart
Wherein to rest.
And His that gentle voice we hear,
Soft as the breath of even,
That checks each fault, that calms each fear,
And speaks of heaven.
And every virtue we possess,
And every victory won,
And every thought of holiness
Are His alone.
Spirit of purity and grace,
Our weakness, pitying, see;
O make our hearts thy dwelling-place,
And worthier thee.
Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CUTHBERT
Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed
Lord, in Thy kingdom there shall be
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #199 (1880) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 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 for ever. Languages: English
Lord, in Thy kingdom there shall be
Lord in Thy Kingdom there shall be
Author: Joseph Anstice Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #199 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 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 for ever. Languages: English Tune Title: MORLEY
Lord in Thy Kingdom there shall be
The saints of earth and those above
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #200 (1880) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 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 command we bow;
Part of the host have crossed 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 flood its waves divide,
And land us safe in heaven. Languages: English
The saints of earth and those above
The saints on earth and those above
Author: Isaac Watts; Charles Wesley Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #200 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 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 command we bow;
Part of the host have crossed 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 flood its waves divide,
And land us safe in heaven. Languages: English Tune Title: MEAR
The saints on earth and those above
Great is the Lord our God
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #201 (1880) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord our God,
And let His praise be great;
He makes the church His 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 When kings against her joined,
And saw the Lord was there,
In wild confusion of the mind,
They fled with hasty fear.
4 Oft have our fathers told,
Our eyes have often seen,
How well our God secures the fold
Where His own sheep have been.
5 In ev'ry new distress
We’ll to His house repair;
We’ll think upon His wondrous grace,
And seek deliv'rance there.
Languages: English
Great is the Lord our God
Great is the Lord our God
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #201 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord our God,
And let His praise be great;
He makes the Church His 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 When kings against her joined,
And saw the Lord was there,
In wild confusion of the mind,
They fled with hasty fear.
4 Oft have our fathers told,
Our eyes have often seen,
How well our God secures the fold
Where His own sheep have been.
5 In ev'ry new distress
We’ll to His house repair;
We’ll think upon His wondrous grace,
And seek deliv'rance there. Languages: English Tune Title: SILVER STREET
Great is the Lord our God
Let Children hear the mighty deeds
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #202 (1880) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Catechism Catechetical Instruction Lyrics: 1 Let children hear the mighty deeds
Which God performed of old,
Which in our younger years we saw,
And which our fathers told.
2 He bids us make His glories known,
His works of power and grace;
And will convey His wonders down,
Through every rising race.
3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons,
And they again to theirs
That generations yet unborn
May teach them to their heirs.
4 Thus learn that in our God alone
Their hope securely stands,
That they may ne'er forget His works,
But practice His commands. Languages: English
Let Children hear the mighty deeds
Let children hear the mighty deeds
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #202 (1908) Topics: The Catechism Catechetical Instruction Lyrics: 1 Let children hear the mighty deeds
Which God performed of old,
Which in our younger years we saw,
And which our fathers told.
2 He bids us make His glories known,
His works of power and grace;
And will convey His wonders down,
Through every rising race.
3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons,
And they again to theirs
That generations yet unborn
May teach them to their heirs.
4 Thus learn that in our God alone
Their hope securely stands!
That they may ne'er forget His works,
But practice His commands. Languages: English Tune Title: LEA
Let children hear the mighty deeds
O God, may we e'er pure retain
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #203 (1880) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism Catechetical Instruction Lyrics: 1 O God, may we e'er pure retain
The catechismal doctrine pain,
As Luther taught the heavenly truth
In simple style to tender youth.
2 That we Thy holy law may know
And mourn our sin and all its woe,
And yet believe in Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in one.
3 That we may on our Father call,
Who can and will give help to all,
And, washed with water by the Word,
Walk ever worthy of our Lord.
4 That if one fall, he rise again,
And hasten pardon to obtain,
Receive the sacrament in faith,
Amen. Lord, grant a happy death. Languages: English
O God, may we e'er pure retain
O God, may we e'er pure retain
Author: Ludwig Helmbold; Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #203 (1908) Topics: The Catechism Catechetical Instruction Lyrics: 1 O God, may we e'er pure retain
The catechismal doctrine pain,
As Luther taught the heavenly truth
In simple style to tender youth.
2 That we Thy holy law may know
And mourn our sin and all its woe,
And yet believe in Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in one.
3 That we may on our Father call,
Who can and will give help to all,
And, washed with water by the Word,
Walk ever worthy of our Lord.
4 That if one fall, he rise again,
And hasten pardon to obtain,
Receive the sacrament in faith,
Amen. Lord, grant a happy death. Languages: English Tune Title: BRESLAU (Herr Jesu Christ, mein's Leben's Licht)
O God, may we e'er pure retain
Kyrie eleison
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #204 (1880) Topics: The Catechism The Decalogue First Line: That men a godly life might live Lyrics: 1 That men a godly life might live,
God did these Ten Commandments give
By His true servant Moses, high
Upon the Mount of Sinai.
Kyrie eleison.
2 I am Thy God and Lord alone,
No other God beside me own;
Put thy whole confidence in Me,
And love me in sincerity.
Kyrie eleison.
3 By idle word and speech profae
Take not My holy name in vain;
And praise not aught as good and true
But what God doth both say and do.
Kyrie eleison.
4 Hallow the day which God hath blest,
That Thou and all Thy house may rest:
Keep hand and heart from labor free,
That God may have His work in Thee.
Kyrie eleison.
5 Give to thy parents honor due,
Be dutiful and loving too;
And help them when their strength decays,
Then God shall give thee length of days.
Kyrie eleison.
6 Harbor no hatred, nor ill will,
Lest hate breed anger, and thou kill;
Be patient and of gentle mood,
And to thine enemy do good.
Kyrie eleison.
7 Be faithful to thy marriage vows,
Thy heart give only to thy spouse;
Keep pure thy life, and lest thou sin,
Use temperance and discipline.
Kyrie eleison.
8 Steal not, oppressive acts abhor,
Nor wring their life-blood from the poor;
But open wide thy loving hand
To all the needy in the land.
Kyrie eleison.
9 Bear not false witness, nor belie
Thy neighbor by foul calumny;
Defend his innocence from blame,
And hide with charity his shame.
Kyrie eleison.
10 Thy neighbor's wife desire thou not,
His house, not aught that he hath got;
But wish that his such good may be,
As thine own heart doth wish for thee.
Kyrie eleison.
11 God these Commandments gave, therein
To show thee, son of man, thy sin,
And make thee also well perceive,
How unto God man ought to live.
Kyrie eleison.
12 Help us, Lord Jesus Christ, for we
A Mediator have in Thee;
Without Thy help our works are vain,
And merit only endless pain.
Kyrie eleison. Languages: English
Kyrie eleison
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