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Hark! the Church proclaims her honor
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #412 (1893) Meter: 8.7 Topics: The Word and the Church Protection of 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 has firmly founded,
He will guard what He began;
We by sin and foes surrounded,
Build her bulwarks as we can.
3 Frail and fleeting are our powers,
Short our days, our foresight dim,
And we own the choice not ours,
We were chosen first by Him.
4 Onward, then! for nought despairing,
Calm we follow at His Word,
Thus through joy and sorrow bearing
Faithful witness to our Lord.
5 Though we here must strive in weakness,
Though in tears we often bend,
What His might began in meekness
Shall achieve a glorious end.
Languages: English
Hark! the Church proclaims her honor
Awake, Thou Spirit, who didst fire
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #408 (1893) Topics: The Word and the Church Mission Lyrics: 1 AWAKE, Thou Spirit, who didst fire
The watchmen of the Church’s youth,
Who faced the foe’s envenomed ire,
Who witnessed day and night Thy truth
Whose voices loud are ringing still,
And bringing hosts to know Thy will.
2 Lord let our earnest prayer be heard,
The prayer Thy Son hath bid us pray,
For lo, thy children’s hearts are stirred
In every land in this our day,
To cry with fervent soul to Thee,
O help us, Lord! So let it be!
3 Oh, haste to help, ere we are lost!
Send preachers forth, in spirit strong,
Armed with Thy Word, a dauntless host,
Bold to attack the rule of wrong;
Let them the earth for Thee reclaim,
Thy heritage, to know Thy name.
4 Would there were help within our walls!
O let Thy spirit come again,
Before whom every barrier falls,
And now once more shine forth as then!
O rend the heavens and make us free!
Come, Lord, and bring us back to Thee!
5 And let Thy Word have speedy course,
Through every land be glorified,
Till all the heathen know its force,
And fill Thy churches far and wide;
Wake Israel from his sleep, O Lord,
And spread the conquest of Thy Word!
6 The Church's desert paths restore;
Let stumbling-blocks that in them lie
Hinder Thy Word henceforth no more:
Error destroy, and heresy,
And let Thy Church, from hirelings free,
Bloom as a garden fair to Thee! Languages: English
Awake, Thou Spirit, who didst fire
Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #158 (1893) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Word and the Church Loyalty Lyrics: 1 LORD Jesus Christ, with us abide,
For round us falls the even-tide;
Nor let Thy Word, that heavenly light,
For us be ever veiled in night.
2 In these last days of sore distress
Grant us, dear Lord, true steadfastness,
That pure we keep--till life is spent--
Thy holy Word and Sacrament.
3 Lord Jesus, help, Thy Church uphold,
For we are sluggish, thoughtless, cold;
Indue Thy Word with power and grace,
And spread its truth in every place.
4 O keep us in Thy Word, we pray;
The guile and rage of Satan stay;
Unto Thy Church grant, Lord, Thy grace,
Peace, concord, patience, fearlessness.
5 O God! how sin's dread works abound!
Throughout the earth no rest is found.
And wide has falsehood's spirit spread,
And error boldly rears its head.
6 Those haughty spirits, Lord, restrain,
That fain would o'er Thy Christians reign,
And always set forth something new,
Devised to change Thy doctrine true.
7 And as the cause and glory, Lord,
Are Thine, not ours, do Thou afford
Us help and strength and constancy;
With all our heart we trust in Thee.
8 A trusty weapon is Thy Word,
Thy Church's buckler, shield and sword;
Lord, let us by this Word abide,
That we may seek no other guide.
9 O grant that in Thy holy Word
We here may live and die, dear Lord,
And when our journey endeth here,
Receive us into glory there. Languages: English
Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide
Father of mercies, in Thy Word
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #117 (1918) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Word and the Church Glory of the Word Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies, in Thy Word
What endless glory shines!
Forever be Thy Name adored
For these celestial lines.
2 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice
Spreads heavenly peace around;
And life and everlasting joys
Attend the blissful sound.
3 O may these heavenly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see,
And still increasing light!
4 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord!
Be Thou forever near;
Teach me to love Thy sacred Word,
And view my Savior there. Languages: English
Father of mercies, in Thy Word
Father of mercies, in Thy Word
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #142 (1893) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Word and the Church Glory of the Word Lyrics: 1 FATHER of mercies, in Thy Word
What endless glory shines!
For ever be Thy name adored
For these celestial lines.
2 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice
Spreads heavenly peace around;
And life and everlasting joys
Attend the blissful sound.
3 O may these heavenly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see,
And still increasing light!
6 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord!
Be Thou forever near;
Teach me to love Thy sacred Word,
And view my Saviour there. Languages: English
Father of mercies, in Thy Word
How shall the young secure their hearts
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #150 (1893) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Word and the Church Glory of the Word Lyrics: 1 HOW shall the young secure their hearts,
And guard their lives from sin?
Thy Word the choicest rules imparts
To keep the conscience clean.
2 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light,
That guides us all the day;
And through the dangers of the night
A lamp to lead our way.
3 The starry heavens Thy rule obey,
The earth maintains her place;
And these Thy servants, night and day,
Thy skill and power express.
4 But still Thy Law and Gospel, Lord,
Have lessons more divine;
Not earth stands firmer than Thy Word,
Nor stars so nobly shine.
5 Thy Word is everlasting truth:
How pure is every page!
That holy Book shall guide our youth,
And well support our age. Languages: English
How shall the young secure their hearts
O Christ, our true and only Light
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #162 (1893) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Word and the Church Mission Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our true and only Light,
Enlighten those who sit in night;
Let those afar now hear Thy voice,
And in Thy fold with us rejoice.
2 Fill with the radiance of Thy grace
The souls now lost in error's maze,
And all whom in their secret minds
Some dark delusion haunts and blinds.
3 And all who else have strayed from Thee,
O gently seek! Thy healing be
To every wounded conscience given,
And let them also share Thy heaven.
4 O make the deaf to hear Thy Word,
And teach the dumb to speak, dear Lord,
Who dare not yet the faith avow,
Though secretly they hold it now.
5 Shine on the darkened and the cold,
Recall the wanderers from Thy fold,
Unite all those who walk apart,
Confirm the weak and doubting heart.
6 So they with us may evermore
Such grace with wondering thanks adore,
And endless praise to Thee be given
by all Thy Church in earth and heaven. Languages: English
O Christ, our true and only Light
O God, from heaven look down and see
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #163 (1893) Topics: The Word and the Church Power Lyrics: 1 O God, from heaven look down and see
A sight which well may move Thee:
Of godly men how few there be,
Forsaken we who love Thee!
Withheld is Thy pure Word, the light
Of faith itself extinguished quite
In all the sons of Adam.
2 Fictions they teach with cunning art,
And lies of man's invention;
Not grounded on God's Word, their heart
Breeds naught but strange dissension;
One chooses this, another that,
Untold division they create,
Though saint-like in appearance.
3 May God root out all heresy,
And of false teachers rid us,
Who proudly say: Tush, who is he
That shall our speech forbid us!
We have the right and might alone,
And what we say must stand, we own
None as our lord and master."
4 Therefore saith God, "I must arise,
The poor suffer wrong-doing;
To me ascend my people's sighs,
And I have heard their suing:
My saving Word shall take the field,
Shall be the poor man's strength and shield,
Shall conquer all opposers."
5 As silver seven times furnace-tried;
Is pure from all its drosses,
So doth the Word of God abide
The brighter for its crosses;
For trial shows its worth aright,
And manifests its strength, and light,
That through all lands it shineth.
6 O God, preserve it pure and free
From this vile generation,
And let us be preserved by Thee
From their abomination;
The wicked walk on every side,
When 'mid Thy flock the vile abide
In power and are exalted.
Languages: English
O God, from heaven look down and see
Fear not, O little flock, the Foe
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #143 (1893) Topics: The Word and the Church Protection of Lyrics: 1 FEAR not, 0 little flock, the Foe
Who madly seeks your overthrow;
Dread not his rage and power:
What though your courage sometimes faints,
His seeming triumph o'er God's saints
Lasts but a little hour.
2 Be of good cheer; your cause belongs
To Him who can avenge your wrongs;
Leave it to Him, our Lord.
Though hidden yet from mortal eyes,
His Gideon shall for you arise,
Uphold you and His Word.
3 As true as God's own Word is true,
Not earth nor hell with all their crew
Against us shall prevail.
A jest and by-word are they grown;
God is with us; we are His own;
Our victory cannot fail.
4 Amen, Lord Jesus, grant our prayer!
Great Captain, now Thine arm make bare,
Fight for us once again!
So shall Thy saints and martyrs raise
A mighty chorus to Thy praise,
World without end: Amen! Languages: English
Fear not, O little flock, the Foe
Lord, In Thy kingdom there shall be
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #157 (1893) Topics: The Word and the Church Communion of Saints 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 forever. Languages: English
Lord, In Thy kingdom there shall be
How beauteous are their feet
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #148 (1893) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Word and the Church Glory of the Word Lyrics: 1 HOW beauteous are at their feet
Who stand on Zion's hill!
Who bring salvation on their tongues,
And words of peace reveal.
2 How charming is their voice!
How sweet their tidings are!
"Zion, behold thy Saviour King;
He reigns and triumphs here."
3 How happy are our ears,
That hear this joyful sound,
Which kings and prophets waited for,
And sought, but never found!
4 How blessèd are our eyes,
That see this heavenly light!
Prophets and kings desired it long,
But died without the sight.
5 The watchmen join their voice,
And tuneful notes employ;
Jerusalem breaks forth in songs,
And deserts learn the joy.
6 The Lord makes bare His arm
Through all the earth abroad;
Let all the nations now behold
Their Saviour and their God!
Languages: English
How beauteous are their feet
I love Thy Zion Lord!
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #151 (1893) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Word and the Church Loyalty Lyrics: 1 I lOVE Thy Zion Lord!
The house of Thine abode,
The Church our blest Redeemer saved
With His own precious blood.
2 I love Thy church, O God!
Her walls before Thee stand,
Dear as the apple of Thine eye,
And graven on Thy hand.
3 Should I with scoffers join
Her altars to abuse?
No! better far my tongue were dumb,
My hand its skill should lose.
4 For her my tears shall fall;
For her my prayers ascend:
To her my cares and toils be given,
Till toils and cares shall end.
5 Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heavenly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn vows,
Her hymns of love and praise.
6 Jesus, Thou Friend divine,
Our Saviour and our King,
Thy hand from every snare and foe
Shall great deliverance bring.
7 Sure as Thy truth shall last,
To Zion shall be given
The brightest glories earth can yield,
And brighter bliss of heaven. Languages: English
I love Thy Zion Lord!
In vain would boasting reason find
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #153 (1893) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Word and the Church Glory of 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;
Here sweeter 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 treacherous art,
I scorn as vanity and lies,
And bind Thy Gospel to my heart. Languages: English
In vain would boasting reason find
Let me be Thine forever
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #156 (1893) Meter: 7.6 Topics: The Word and the Church Loyalty Lyrics: 1 LET me be Thine forever,
Thou faithful God and Lord;
Let me forsake Thee never
Nor wander from Thy Word,
Lord, do not let me waver,
But give me steadfastness,
And for such grace forever
Thy holy name I'll bless.
2 Lord Jesus, my Salvation,
My Light, my Life divine,
My only Consolation,
O make me wholly Thine!
For Thou hast dearly bought me
With blood and bitter pain;
Let me, since Thou hast sought me,
Eternal life obtain.
3 And Thou, O Holy Spirit,
My Comforter and Guide,
Grant that in Jesus' merit
I always may confide,
Him to the end confessing,
Whom I have known by faith.
Give me Thy constant blessing,
And grant a Christian death. Languages: English
Let me be Thine forever
May God bestow on us His grace
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #160 (1893) Meter: 8.7.7 Topics: The Word and the Church Loyalty Lyrics: 1 MAY God bestow on us His grace,
With blessings rich provide us,
And may the brightness of His face,
To life eternal guide us;
That we His gracious work may know,
And what is His good pleasure,
And also to the heathen show
Christ's riches without measure,
And unto God convert them.
2 Thine over all shall be the praise
And thanks of every nation,
And all the world with joy shall raise
The voice of exultation;
For Thou shalt judge the earth, O Lord,
Nor suffer sin to flourish;
Thy people's pasture is Thy Word
Their souls to feed and nourish,
In righteous paths to keep them.
3 O let the people praise Thy worth,
In all good works increasing;
The land shall plenteous fruit bring forth.
Thy Word is rich in blessing.
May God the Father, God the Son,
And God the Spirit bless us!
Let all the world praise Him alone,
Let solemn awe possess us.
Now let our hearts say, Amen. Languages: English
May God bestow on us His grace
Thine honor rescue, Christ our Lord!
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #168 (1893) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Word and the Church Protection of Lyrics: 1 THINE honor rescue, Christ our Lord!
Hear Zion’s sighs, and help afford;
Destroy the wiles of mighty foes,
Who now Thy Word and truth oppose.
2 Their craft of vaunting pomp are great;
High beat their hearts, with power elate;
Our dearest hopes they but deride,
They deem us nothing in their pride.
3 Forgive, O Lord, our sins forgive,
Grant us Thy grace 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
That Thy true Church indeed is here.
5 That Thou art with us, loud proclaim,
Who put'st our enemies to shame,
Dost all their haughtiness suppress,
And help Thine own in their distress.
Languages: English
Thine honor rescue, Christ our Lord!
When Israel through the desert passed
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #169 (1893) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Word and the Church Power Lyrics: 1 WHEN Israel through the desert passed,
A fiery pillar went before,
To guide them through the dreary waste,
And lessen the fatigues they bore.
2 Such is Thy glorious Word, O God!
'Tis for our light and guidance given;
It sheds its luster all abroad,
And points the path to bliss and heaven
3 It fills the soul with sweet delight,
And quickens its inactive powers;
It sets our wand'ring footsteps right,
Displays Thy love, and kindles ours.
4 Its promises rejoice our hearts;
Its doctrines are divinely true;
While highest wisdom it imparts,
It comforts and instructs us too.
5 Ye favored lands, that have this Word,
Ye saints, who feel its saving power,
Unite your tongues to praise the Lord,
And His distinguished grace adore! Languages: English
When Israel through the desert passed
Behold the sure Foundation-stone
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #139 (1893) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Word and the Church Cornerstone Laying Lyrics: 1 BEHOLD the sure Foundation-stone
Which God in Zion lays,
To build our heavenly hopes upon,
And His eternal praise.
2 Chosen of God, to sinners dear,
Let saints adore the name;
They trust their whole salvation here,
Nor shall they suffer shame.
3 The foolish builders, scribe and priest,
Reject it with disdain;
Yet on this Rock the Church shall rest
And envy rage in vain
4 What though the gates of hell withstood;
Yet must this building rise:
’Tis Thine own work, Almighty God,
And wondrous in our eyes. Languages: English
Behold the sure Foundation-stone
Christ, Thou art the sure Foundation
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #140 (1893) Meter: 8.7 Topics: The Word and the Church Cornerstone Laying Lyrics: 1 CHRIST, Thou art the sure Foundation,
Thou the Head and Corner-stone;
Chosen of the Lord, and precious,
Binding all the Church in one;
Thou Thy Zion’s help forever,
And her Confidence alone.
2 To this temple, where we call Thee,
Come, O Lord of hosts, to-day!
With Thy wonted loving-kindness
Hear Thy servants as they pray;
And Thy fullest benediction
Shed within these walls alway.
3 Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants
What they ask of Thee to gain,
What they gain from Thee forever
With the blessèd to retain,
And hereafter in Thy glory
Evermore with Thee to reign.
4 Praise and honor to the Father,
Praise and honor to the Son,
Praise and honor to the Spirit,
Ever Three and ever One;
One in might, and one in glory,
While eternal ages run. Languages: English
Christ, Thou art the sure Foundation
Glorious things of Thee are spoken
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #145 (1893) Meter: 8.7 Topics: The Word and the Church Protection of 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 your sons and daughters
And all fear of want remove:
Who can faint while such a river
Ever flows their thirst to assuage?
Grace, which, like the Lord, the Giver,
Never fails from age to age.
3 Saviour, 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
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