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How Firm a Foundation

Author: “K” Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,128 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace First Line: How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in his excellent Word! What more can he say than to you he has said, to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2 “Fear not, I am with you; O be not dismayed, for I am your God, and will still give you aid. I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand, upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 3 “When through the deep waters I call you to go, the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow, for I will be with you, your troubles to bless, and sanctify to you the deepest distress. 4 “When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie, my grace, all sufficient, shall be your supply. The flames shall not hurt you. I only design your dross to consume, and your gold to refine. 5 “The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose, I will not, I will not desert to its foes. That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!” Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-13 Used With Tune: FOUNDATION (BELLEVUE) Text Sources: “K” in Rippon’s Selection of Hymns (England), 1787, alt.

God Be With You Till We Meet Again

Author: Jeremiah E. Rankin Meter: 9.8.8.9 with refrain Appears in 1,168 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace Refrain First Line: Till we meet Lyrics: 1 God be with you till we meet again; loving counsels guide, uphold you, may the Shepherd’s care enfold you; God be with you till we meet again. Refrain: Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus’ feet. Till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. 2 God be with you till we meet again; unseen wings, protecting, hide you, daily manna still provide you; God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] 3 God be with you till we meet again; when life’s perils thick confound you, put unfailing arms around you; God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] 4 God be with you till we meet again; keep love’s banner floating o’er you, smite death’s threat’ning wave before you; God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] Scripture: Exodus 16 Used With Tune: GOD BE WITH YOU Text Sources: Gospel Bells, 1880, alt.

Lord, we confess our numerous faults

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 119 hymnals Topics: Assurance; Christ Ransom; Confession of Faith; Confession of Sin; Faith Assurance of; Grace Sovereign Lyrics: 1 Lord, we confess our numerous faults, How great our guilt has been: Foolish and vain were all our thoughts, And all our lives were sin. 2 But, O my soul, forever praise, Forever love His Name, Who turns thy feet from dangerous ways Of folly, sin, and shame. 3 'Tis not by works of righteousness Which our own hands have done: But we are saved by sovereign grace Abounding through his Son. 4 'Tis through the purchase of His death Who hung upon the tree, The Spirit is sent down to breathe On such dry bones as we. 5 Raised from the dead, we live anew; And, justified by grace, We shall appear in glory, too, And see our Father's face. Amen. Used With Tune: ROMBERG

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Author: Thomas Moore; Thomas Hastings Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 1,055 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish Lyrics: 1 Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish, come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel. Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish. Earth has no sorrows that Heav’n cannot heal. 2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure! Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, “Earth has no sorrows that Heav’n cannot cure.” 3 Here see the Bread of life; see waters flowing forth from the throne of God, pure from above. Come to the feast of love, come, ever knowing earth has no sorrows but Heav’n can remove. Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Used With Tune: CONSOLATOR (CONSOLOATION) Text Sources: stanzas 1–2 Thomas Moore (Ireland), Sacred Songs, Duets and Trios, 1816, alt.; stanza 3 Thomas Hastings (USA), Spiritual Songs for Social Worship, 1831

The Crucified

Author: Benjamin Hall Kennedy (1804-1863) Appears in 162 hymnals Topics: Christians Christ the Life of; Faith Assurance of; Grace Magnified; Joy, Spiritual; Sinners Rejoicing in Hope First Line: Ask ye what great thing I know Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8 Used With Tune: HENDON

We Walk by Faith

Author: Henry Alford Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 72 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace First Line: We walk by faith, and not by sight Lyrics: 1 We walk by faith, and not by sight; no gracious words we hear from one who spoke as none e’er spoke, but we believe him near. 2 We may not touch his hands and side, nor follow where he trod, yet in his promise we rejoice, and cry, “My Lord and God!” 3 Help then, O Lord, our unbelief, and may our faith abound to call on you when you are near, and seek where you are found: 4 that when our life of faith is done, in realms of clearer light we may behold you as you are in full and endless sight. 5 We walk by faith, and not by sight; no gracious words we hear from one who spoke as none e’er spoke, but we believe him near. Scripture: Mark 9:24 Used With Tune: SHANTI Text Sources: Psalms and Hymns, 1844, alt.

I Love the Lord

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 195 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace First Line: I love the Lord, who heard my cry Lyrics: 1 I love the Lord, who heard my cry and pitied ev’ry groan. Long as I live and troubles rise, I’ll hasten to God’s throne. 2 I love the Lord, who heard my cry and chased my grief a-way. O let my heart no more despair while I have breath to pray. Scripture: Psalm 116:1-2 Used With Tune: I LOVE THE LORD Text Sources: based on Psalm 116:1–2

With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring

Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Assurance; God Mercy of; God's Word and Law; Grace; Post-Communion; Suffering and Deliverance Lyrics: 1 With grateful heart my thanks I bring, before the great your praise I sing; I worship in your holy place and praise you for your truth and grace; for truth and grace together shine in your most holy word divine, in your most holy word divine. 2 I cried to you, and you did save; your word of grace new courage gave; the kings of earth shall thank you, Lord, for they have heard your wondrous word; yea, they shall come with songs of praise, for great and glorious are your ways, for great and glorious are your ways. 3 O Lord, enthroned in glory bright, you reign above in heav'nly height; the proud in vain your favor seek but you have mercy for the meek; through trouble though my pathway be, you will revive and strengthen me, you will revive and strengthen me. 4 You will stretch forth your mighty arm to save me when my foes alarm; the work you have for me begun shall by your grace be fully done; your mercy shall forever be; O Lord, my Maker, think on me, O Lord, my Maker think on me. Scripture: Psalm 138 Used With Tune: SOLID ROCK Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912; alt.; mod.

Jesus Our Shepherd

Appears in 571 hymnals Topics: Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Heaven; Assurance Declared; Assurance Enjoyed; Christ Communion with; Christ Grace and Love of; Christ Preciousness of; Christ Providences of; Christians Conscious of Safety; Christians Death of; Christians Happiness of; Christians Heirs of Heaven; Christians Saved by Grace; Comfort in Trials; Death Of Saints; Faith Confidence of; Faith Walking by; Glory of God In Creation; God Guide; God Loving and Merciful; Gospel Freeness of ; Heaven; Life Everlasting ; Lord's Supper; Nature An Emblem of Grace; Resurrection; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; Worship Grace Needed for First Line: The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: [The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want]

Marvelous Grace

Author: Julia H. Johnston, 1849-1919 Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 143 hymnals Topics: The Assembly at Worship Grace, Mercy, Assurance; Cleansing; Forgiveness; Grace of Jesus Christ First Line: Marvelous grace of our loving Lord Refrain First Line: Grace, grace, God's grace Lyrics: 1 Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt! Yonder on Calvary's mount out-poured– There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt. Refrain: Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within; Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that is greater than all our sin! 2 Sin and despair, like the sea-waves cold, Threaten the soul with infinite loss; Grace that is greater– yes, grace untold– Points to the Refuge, the mighty Cross. [Refrain] 3 Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace, Freely bestowed on all who believe! All who are longing to see His face, Will you this moment His grace receive? [Refrain] Used With Tune: MARVELOUS GRACE