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The Lord Be Praised! I'm Homeward Bound
Author: J. Lassen Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home #254 (1927) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Comfort and Hope Lyrics: 1 The Lord be praised! I'm homeward bound,
To where my Father's house is found,
Beyond death's gloomy portal,
Where God's own Son, my Savior blest,
Receives me as His welcomed guest
Among the saints immortal.
2 The Lord be praised! I'm homeward bound,
Where sin and death, the grave's sad mound,
Forever are forgotten;
Where living fountains ever flow,
And trees their fruit each month shall grow
For those of God begotten.
3 The Lord be praised! I'm homeward bound,
Where I shall join the host renowned,
Before His throne assembling,
And there with all in love shall dwell
In glory, which no tongue can tell,
Relieved of fear and trembling.
4 The Lord be praised! I'm homeward bound,
Where all the saints with beauty crowned
Sing to His praise and glory;
Where I my problems understand,
As they were solved by God's own hand,
And tell the blessed story.
5 So, then, with hope we onward press
Thro' sorrow, trouble, and distress,
In confidence and wonder,
Until by angels borne on high,
With sweet relief and happy sigh,
Our eyes we open yonder.
Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord be praised! I'm homeward bound]
The Lord Be Praised! I'm Homeward Bound
The Lord Be Praised! I'm Homeward Bound
Author: J. Lassen Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #254 (1928) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Comfort and Hope Lyrics: 1 The Lord be praised! I'm homeward bound,
To where my Father's house is found,
Beyond death's gloomy portal,
Where God's own Son, my Savior blest,
Receives me as His welcomed guest
Among the saints immortal.
2 The Lord be praised! I'm homeward bound,
Where sin and death, the grave's sad mound,
Forever are forgotten;
Where living fountains ever flow,
And trees their fruit each month shall grow
For those of God begotten.
3 The Lord be praised! I'm homeward bound,
Where I shall join the host renowned
Before His throne assembling,
And there with all in love shall dwell
In glory, which no tongue can tell,
Relieved of fear and trembling.
4 The Lord be praised! I'm homeward bound,
Where all the saints with beauty crowned
Sing to His praise and glory;
Where I my problems understand,
As they were solved by God's own hand,
And tell the blessed story.
5 So, then, with hope we onward press
Through sorrow, trouble, and distress,
In confidence and wonder,
Until by angels borne on high,
With sweet relief and happy sigh,
Our eyes we open yonder.
Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord be praised! I'm homeward bound]
The Lord Be Praised! I'm Homeward Bound
O Land Of Our King
Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home #246 (1927) Meter: 5.11.11.11.11.5 Topics: Comfort and Hope First Line: O land of our King! Lyrics: 1 O land of our King!
Where harvest embraces the flowery spring,
Where all things worth having forever remain,
Where nothing we miss but our sorrow and pain,
All mankind is longing to find and explore
Thy beautiful shore.
2 How blessed the land!
Where time is not measured by tears or with sand,
Where fades not the flower, the bird never dies,
Where joys are not bubbles that break as they rise,
Where life does not crown us with white for the gloom
Of death and the tomb.
3 How blessed to be
Where death has no sting, where from sin we are free,
Where all that decayed in new glory shall bloom,
Where all that was ruined shall rise from the tomb,
Where love grows in light as a summer day fair
With flower-crowned hair.
4 My spirit receives
Thro' Christ what the world neither knows nor believes,
This while we are here, we but dimly can know,
Tho' feeling within us its heavenly glow.
The Lord saith: On earth as in heaven above
My kingdom is love. Languages: English Tune Title: [O land of our King]
O Land Of Our King
O Land Of Our King
Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #246 (1928) Meter: 5.11.11.11.11.5 Topics: Comfort and Hope First Line: O land of our King! Lyrics: 1 O land of our King!
Where harvest embraces the flowery spring,
Where all things worth having forever remain,
Where nothing we miss but our sorrow and pain,
All mankind is longing to find and explore
Thy beautiful shore.
2 How blessed the land,
Where time is not measured by tears or with sand,
Where fades not the flower, the bird never dies,
Where joys are not bubbles that break as they rise,
Where life does not crown us with white for the gloom
Of death and the tomb!
3 How blessed to be
Where death has no sting, where from sin we are free,
Where all that decayed in new glory shall bloom,
Where all that was ruined shall rise from the tomb,
Where love grows in light as a summer day fair
With flower-crowned hair.
4 My spirit receives
Through Christ what the world neither knows nor believes,
This, while we are here, we but dimly can know,
Though feeling within us its heavenly glow.
The Lord saith: On earth as in heaven above
My kingdom is love. Languages: English Tune Title: [O land of our King]
O Land Of Our King
Love From God, Our Lord
Author: Johanne Schjorring Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home #251 (1927) Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.7 Topics: Comfort and Hope Lyrics: 1 Love from God, our Lord,
Has forever poured
Like a fountain pure and clear.
In its quiet source,
In its silent course,
Doth the precious pearl appear.
2 Love from God, our Lord,
Comes with sweet accord
Like a pure and lovely bride.
Dwell within my heart,
Peace from God impart,
Heaven doth with Thee abide.
3 Love from God, our Lord,
Has to men restored
Life and spirit from above.
Who in love remains,
Peace from God obtains;
God Himself is ever love.
Languages: English Tune Title: [Love from God, our Lord]
Love From God, Our Lord
Love From God, Our Lord
Author: Johanne Schjorring Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #251 (1928) Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.7 Topics: Comfort and Hope Lyrics: 1 Love from God, our Lord,
Has forever poured
Like a fountain pure and clear.
In its quiet source,
In its silent course,
Doth the precious pearl appear.
2 Love from God, our Lord,
Comes with sweet accord
Like a pure and lovely bride.
Dwell within my heart,
Peace from God impart,
Heaven doth with Thee abide.
3 Love from God, our Lord,
Has to men restored
Life and spirit from above.
Who in love remains,
Peace from God obtains;
God Himself is ever love.
Languages: English
Love From God, Our Lord
Lift Up Thy Head, O Chrsitendom!
Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home #243 (1927) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Comfort and Hope First Line: Lift up thy head, O Christendom! Lyrics: 1 Lift up thy head, O Christendom!
Behold in heav'n thy blessed home
For which thy heart is yearning.
There is thy Joy and soul’s Delight
Who soon with pow'r and glory bright
Will be for thee returning.
2 And when in ev'ry land and clime
Thou shalt behold His signs sublime,
The sinful world appalling,
Then shalt with joy thou lift thine eyes
And see Him coming in the skies,
While suns and stars are falling.
3 Tho' for His day thy heart must yearn,
Do not forget why His return
Thy Savior is delaying,
And ask Him ne'er before His hour
To shake the heavens with His power
And judge the lost and straying.
4 O Christendom, for Sodom pray
Till sighs and prayers no more can stay
The judgment day impending.
Then cries the Lord: “Behold I come,”
And thou shalt answer: “To Thy home
I am with joy ascending.”
5 Then far and wide the trumpet calls,
The dead awake, death’s kingdom falls,
And God’s elect assemble.
The Lord ascends His royal throne
And greets His faithful as His own,
While hearts in gladness tremble.
Languages: English Tune Title: [Lift up thy head, O Chrsitendom]
Lift Up Thy Head, O Chrsitendom!
Lift Up Thy Head, O Chrsitendom!
Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #243 (1928) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Comfort and Hope First Line: Lift up thy head, O Christendom! Lyrics: 1 Lift up thy head, O Christendom!
Behold in heaven thy blessed home
For which thy heart is yearning.
There is thy Joy and soul’s Delight
Who soon with power and glory bright
Will be for thee returning.
2 And when in ev'ry land and clime
Thou shalt behold His signs sublime,
The sinful world appalling,
Then shalt with joy thou lift thine eyes
And see Him coming in the skies,
While suns and stars are falling.
3 Though for His day thy heart must yearn
Do not forget why His return
Thy Savior is delaying,
And ask Him ne'er before His hour
To shake the heavens with His power
And judge the lost and straying.
4 O Christendom, for Sodom pray
Till sighs and prayers no more can stay
The judgment day impending.
Then cries the Lord: “Behold, I come,”--
And thou shalt answer: “To Thy home
I am with joy ascending.”
5 Then far and wide the trumpet calls,
The dead awake, death’s kingdom falls,
And God’s elect assemble.
The Lord ascends His royal throne
And greets His faithful as His own,
While hearts in gladness tremble.
Languages: English Tune Title: [Lift up thy head, O Chrsitendom]
Lift Up Thy Head, O Chrsitendom!
Wake, Awake, For Night Is Flying
Author: Philip Nicolai Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home #244 (1927) Meter: 8.9.8.9.8.9.8.6.6.4.4.4.8 Topics: Comfort and Hope Lyrics: 1 Wake, awake, for night is flying:
The watchmen on the heights are crying,
Awake, Jerusalem arise!
Midnight's solemn hour is tolling,
His chariot wheels are nearer rolling;
He comes, prepare, ye virgins wise.
Rise up; with willing feet
Go forth, the Bridegroom meet;
Hallelujah!
Bear thro' the night your well trimm'd light,
Speed forth to join the marriage rite.
2 Zion hears the watchmen singing,
Her heart with deep delight is springing,
At once she wakes, she hastes away:
Forth her Bridegroom hastens glorious,
In grace arrayed, by truth victorious;
Her grief is joy, her night is day:
All hail, incarnate Lord,
Our crown, and our reward!
Hallelujah!
We haste along, in pomp of song,
And gladsome join the marriage throng.
3 Hear Thy praise, O Lord, ascending
From tongues of men and angels, blending
With harp and lute and psaltery.
By Thy pearly gates in wonder
We stand, and swell the voice of thunder,
In bursts of choral melody:
No vision ever brought,
No ear hath ever caught,
Such bliss and joy:
We raise the song, we swell the throng,
To praise Thee ages all along.
Languages: English Tune Title: [Wake, awake, for night is flying]
Wake, Awake, For Night Is Flying
Wake, Awake, For Night Is Flying
Author: Philip Nicolai Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #244 (1928) Meter: 8.9.8.9.8.9.8.6.6.4.4.4.8 Topics: Comfort and Hope Lyrics: 1 Wake, awake, for night is flying:
The watchmen on the heights are crying,
Awake, Jerusalem, arise!
Midnight's solemn hour is tolling,
His chariot wheels are nearer rolling;
He comes, prepare, ye virgins wise.
Rise up; with willing feet
Go forth, the Bridegroom meet;
Hallelujah!
Bear thro' the night your well trimmed light.
Speed forth to join the marriage rite.
2 Zion hears the watchmen singing,
Her heart with deep delight is springing,
At once she wakes, she hastes away:
Forth her Bridegroom hastens glorious,
In grace arrayed, by truth victorious;
Her grief is joy, her night is day:
All hail, incarnate Lord,
Our crown, and our reward!
Hallelujah!
We hast alone, in pomp of song,
And gladsome join the marriage throng.
3 Hear Thy praise, O Lord, ascending
From tongues of men and angels, blending
With harp and lute and psaltery.
By Thy pearly gates in wonder
We stand, and swell the voice of thunder,
In bursts of choral melody:
No vision ever brought,
No ear hath ever caught,
Such bliss and joy:
We raise the song, we swell the throng,
To praise Thee ages all along.
Languages: English Tune Title: [Wake, awake, for night is flying]
Wake, Awake, For Night Is Flying
Like Thousand Mountains Brightly Crowned
Author: H. A. Brorson Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home #245 (1927) Topics: Comfort and Hope Lyrics: 1 Like thousand mountains brightly crowned,
With groves of swaying palms around,
We see a throng of ev'ry tongue
In snow-white mantles gowned.
These are the heroes who did go
Thro' pains and trials here below.
The Lamb of God has with His blood
Their robes made white as snow.
In heaven now His face they see
In never-ending jubilee
Where angels sing Before the King
The sweetest symphony.
2 Their earthly lot was shame and scorn,
But now behold them bright as morn,
In priestly gowns, with golden crowns,
And glory heaven-born.
The world did often them dismay
And tears would flow by night and day,
But God by grace in His embrace
Has wiped all tears away.
And now they find where life is best
Eternal joy with hearts at rest;
The Lamb so dear At fountains clear
In Host as well as Guest.
3 Now, hail to you, bright heroes bold,
The saints just gone, the saints of old,
That unto death ye kept the faith
And passed away consoled!
Ye counted earthly pleasures cheap,
With tears ye sowed and now ye reap
The golden grain and see your gain
With gladness strong and deep.
Lift up your voice and wave your palms,
Yea, fill all heaven with your psalms:
"All honor be Eternally
To God and to the Lamb!"
Languages: English Tune Title: [Like thousand mountains brightly crowned]
Like Thousand Mountains Brightly Crowned
Like Thousand Mountains Brightly Crowned
Author: H. A. Brorson Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #245 (1928) Topics: Comfort and Hope Lyrics: 1 Like thousand mountains brightly crowned,
With groves of swaying pans around,
We see a throng of ev'ry tongue
In snow-white mantles gowned.
These are the heroes who did go
Through prawns and trials here below,
The Lamb of God has with His blood
Their robes made white as snow.
In heaven now His face they see
In never-ending jubilee
Where angels sing Before the King
The sweetest symphony.
2 Their earthly lot was shame and scorn,
But now behold them bright as morn,
In priestly gowns, with golden crowns,
And glory heaven-born.
The world did often them dismay
And tears would flow by night and day,
But God by grace in His embrace
Has wiped all tears away.
And now they find where life is best
Eternal joy with hearts at rest;
The Lamb so dear At fountains clear
In Host as well as Guest.
3 Now, hail to you, bright heroes bold,
The saints just gone, the saints of old,
That unto death ye kept the faith
And passed away consoled!
Ye counted earthly pleasures cheap,
With tears ye sowed and now ye reap
The golden grain and see your gain.
With gladness strong and deep.
Lift up your voice and wave
"All honor be Eternally
To God and to the Lamb!"
Languages: English Tune Title: [Like thousand mountains brightly crowned]
Like Thousand Mountains Brightly Crowned
I Love, And I Know The Span Of My Years
Author: B. S. Ingemann Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home #247 (1927) Meter: 10.9.11.10.9 Topics: Comfort and Hope First Line: I live, and I know the span of my years Lyrics: 1 I Live, and I know the span of my years:
I live until Jesus me calleth.
I live as a guest in this valley of tears,
I live till the beckoning hand appears
For which the last barrier falleth.
2 I die, and I know what hour it will be;
I die at the hour of His pleasure.
I die, and mine eyes my perfection shall see,
I die, and my soul from its clay is free
And soars to its heavenly treasure.
3 I journey and know just whither I'm bound;
I'm bound for the kingdom of heaven.
I go where the house of my Father is found,
Where jubilant voices with praises sound,
And joys to His children are given.
4 I lead now a blessed life in my Lord,
I die but to live with Him ever.
I journey with faith in my Savior's word,
I carry His helmet and Spirit's sword
Until He my life-thread shall sever. Languages: English Tune Title: [I live, and I know the span of my years]
I Love, And I Know The Span Of My Years
I Love, And I Know The Span Of My Years
Author: B. S. Ingemann Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #247 (1928) Meter: 10.9.11.10.9 Topics: Comfort and Hope First Line: I live, and I know the span of my years Lyrics: 1 Live, and I know the span of my years:
I live until Jesus me calleth.
I live as a guest in this valley of tears,
I live till the beckoning hand appears
For which the last barrier falleth.
2 I die, and I know what hour it will be;
I die, at the hour of His pleasure.
I die, and mine eyes my perfection shall see,
I die, and my soul from its clay is free
And soars to its heavenly treasure.
3 I journey and know just whither I'm bound;
I'm bound for the kingdom of heaven.
I go where the house of my Father is found,
Where jubilant voices with praises sound,
And joys to His children are given.
4 I lead now a blessed life in my Lord,
I die but to live with Him ever.
I journey with faith in my Savior's word,
I carry His helmet and Spirit's sword
Until He my life-thread shall sever. Languages: English Tune Title: [I live, and I know the span of my years]
I Love, And I Know The Span Of My Years
Who Knows How Soon My Days Are Ended
Author: Amilia Juliana, Countess of Schwartzburg Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home #248 (1927) Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Topics: Comfort and Hope Lyrics: 1 Who knows how soon my days are ended?
My years are few, and time speeds on.
How swiftly, in this world of changes,
May death approach and life be gone!
My God, for Jesus' sake I pray
That I in peace may pass away.
2 So teach me, Lord, my days to number
That when the hour of death appears,
The wounds of Christ may be my refuge,
Nor may I spare repentant tears.
My God, for Jesus' sake I pray
That I in peace may pass away.
3 Help me to put my house in order
That I may ever ready be
To leave this world, and say in meekness:
Lord, deal Thou as Thou wilt with me.
My God, for Jesus' sake I pray
That I in peace may pass away.
4 O Father, let my sins be covered
With Jesus' blood and righteousness;
By faith this spotless garment wearing,
I rest shall find from all distress.
My God, for Jesus' sake I pray
That I in peace may pass away.
5 From Jesus naught my soul can sever,
Nor life nor death shall do me harm;
Him as my Lord and God confessing,
I easily my foes disarm.
My God, for Jesus' sake I pray
That I in peace may pass away.
6 With Him I live in sweet contentment,
And death instills no thought of fear;
For, while to Thee my ways commending,
I have this faith to lend me cheer:
Thy grace in Christ shall be my stay,
And I in peace shall pass away. Languages: English Tune Title: [Who knows how soon my days are ended]
Who Knows How Soon My Days Are Ended
Who Knows How Soon My Days Are Ended
Author: Amilia Juliana, Countess of Schwartzburg Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #248 (1928) Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Topics: Comfort and Hope Lyrics: 1 Who knows how soon my days are ended?
My years are few, and time speeds on.
How swiftly, in this world of changes,
May death approach and life be gone!
My God, for Jesus' sake I pray
That I in peace may pass away.
2 So teach me, Lord, my days to number
That when the hour of death appears,
The wounds of Christ may be my refuge,
Nor may I spare repentant tears
My God, for Jesus' sake I pray
That I in peace may pass away.
3 Help me to put my house in order
That I may ever ready be
To leave this world, and say in meekness:
Lord, deal Thou as Thou wilt with me.
My God, for Jesus' sake I pray
That I in peace may pass away.
4 O Father, let my sins be covered
With Jesus' blood and righteousness;
By faith this spotless garment wearing,
I rest shall find from all distress.
My God, for Jesus' sake I pray
That I in peace may pass away.
5 From Jesus naught my soul can sever,
Nor life nor death shall do me harm;
Him as my Lord and God confessing,
I easily my foes disarm.
My God, for Jesus' sake I pray
That I in peace may pass away.
6 With Him I live in sweet contentment,
And death instills no thought of fear;
For, while to Thee my ways commending,
I have this faith to lend me cheer:
Thy grace in Christ shall be my stay,
And I in peace shall pass away. Languages: English
Who Knows How Soon My Days Are Ended
Some Day I Know
Author: A. Wexels Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home #249 (1927) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Comfort and Hope First Line: Some day, I know, the mist that life is veiling Lyrics: 1 Some day, I know, the mist that life is veiling
Shall roll away and darkness disappear
Before the day with radiance never failing
On which my path shall lie before me clear.
2 Some day, I know, all mysteries perplexing
Which here I never quite could understand,
With all my problems yet unsolved and vexing,
Shall be revealed, and I shall see God's hand.
3 Some day, I know, all sorrow shall have vanished,
All wounds be healed and ev'ry want supplied.
All tears shall cease, all sighs for aye be banished;
In love's embrace all unrest shall subside.
4 Some day, I know, I shall appear before Him
Whom here I hold in love's and faith's embrace,
Shall humbly kneel and gratefully adore Him,
And with mine eyes behold Him face to face.
5 Some day, I know, for sin no longer slaving,
Each tho't and word and deed unstained and pure,
I shall not even fear a sinful craving
My purity and bliss might e'er obscure.
6 Some day, I know, in yonder realms of glory,
I and the friend I found while on the way
Shall speak of that new life and tell the story
Of this old life, dimmed like a dream by day.
7 My Savior, give my heart this sweet conviction
Each time the way seems long and full of pain,
That it may lighten ev'ry deep affliction
And cause a smile to shine through tears again. Languages: English Tune Title: [Some day, I know, the mist that life is veiling]
Some Day I Know
Some Day I Know
Author: A. Wexels Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #249 (1928) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Comfort and Hope First Line: Some day, I know, the mist that life is veiling Lyrics: 1 Some day, I know, the mist that life is veiling
Shall roll away and darkness disappear
Before the day with radiance never failing
On which my path shall lie before me clear.
2 Some day, I know, all mysteries perplexing
Which here I never quite could understand,
With all my problems yet unsolved and vexing,
Shall be revealed, and I shall see God's hand.
3 Some day, I know, all sorrow shall have vanished,
All wounds be healed and ev'ry want supplied.
All tears shall cease, all sighs for aye be banished;
In love's embrace all unrest shall subside.
4 Some day, I know, I shall appear before Him
Whom here I hold in love's and faith's embrace,
Shall humbly kneel and gratefully adore Him,
And with mine eyes behold Him face to face.
5 Some day, I know, for sin no longer slaving
Each thought and word and deed unstained and pure,
I shall not even fear a sinful craving
My purity and bliss might e'er obscure.
6 Some day, I know, in yonder realms of glory,
I and the friend I found while on the way
Shall speak of that new life and tell the story
Of this old life, dimmed like a dream by day.
7 My Savior, give my heart this sweet conviction
Each time the way seems long and full of pain,
That it may lighten ev'ry deep affliction
And cause a smile to shine through tears again. Languages: English Tune Title: [Some day, I know, the mist that life is veiling]
Some Day I Know
I Know Of A Sleep In Jesus' Name
Author: M. B. Landstad Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home #250 (1927) Topics: Comfort and Hope Lyrics: 1 I know of a sleep in Jesus' name,
A rest from all toil and sorrow;
Earth folds in her arms my weary frame,
And shelters it till the morrow;
My soul is at home with God in heaven,
Her sorrows are past and over.
2 I know of a peaceful eventide;
And when I am faint and weary,
At times with the journey sorely tried,
Thro' hours that are long and dreary;
Then often I yearn to lay me down,
And sink into blissful slumber.
3 I know of a morning bright and fair,
When tidings of joy shall wake us,
When songs from on high shall fill the air,
And God to His glory take us,
When Jesus shall bid us rise from sleep;
How joyous that hour of awaking!
4 Now opens the Father's house above,
The names of the blest are given:
Lord, gather us there; let none we love
Be missed in the joys of heaven.
Vouchsafe Thou us all a place with Thee;
We ask thro' our dear Redeemer.
5 O Jesus, draw near my dying bed,
And take me into Thy keeping,
And say when my spirit hence is fled:
"This child is not dead, but sleeping."
And leave me not, Savior, till I rise,
To praise Thee in life eternal.
Languages: English Tune Title: [I know of a sleep in Jesus' name]
I Know Of A Sleep In Jesus' Name
I Know Of A Sleep In Jesus' Name
Author: M. B. Landstad Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #250 (1928) Topics: Comfort and Hope Lyrics: 1 I know of a sleep in Jesus' name,
A rest from all toil and sorrow;
Earth folds in her arms my weary frame,
And shelters it till the morrow;
My soul is at home with God in heav'n,
Her sorrows are past and over.
2 I know of a peaceful eventide;
And when I am faint and weary,
At times with the journey sorely tried,
Through hours that are long and dreary;
Then often I yearn to lay me down,
And sink into blissful slumber.
3 I know of a morning bright and fair,
When tidings of joy shall wake us,
When songs from on high shall fill the air,
And God to His glory take us,
When Jesus shall bid us rise from sleep
How joyous that hour of awaking!
4 Now opens the Father's house above,
The names of the blest are given:
Lord, gather us there; let none we love
Be missed in the joys of heaven.
Vouchsafe Thou us all a place with Thee;
We ask through our dear Redeemer.
5 O Jesus, draw near my dying bed,
And take me into Thy keeping,
And say when my spirit hence is fled:
"This child is not dead, but sleeping."
And leave me not, Savior, till I rise,
To praise Thee in life eternal.
Languages: English Tune Title: [I know of a sleep in Jesus' name]
I Know Of A Sleep In Jesus' Name
Forever With The Lord
Author: J. Montgomery Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home #252 (1927) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Comfort and Hope First Line: "Forever with the Lord!" Lyrics: 1 "Forever with the Lord!"
Amen! so let it be!
Life from the dead is in that word,
'Tis immortality!
2 Here, in the body pent,
Absent from Him I roam,
Yet nightly pitch my moving tent
A day's march nearer home.
3 My Father's house on high,
Home of my soul, how near,
At times, to faith's foreseeing eye,
Thy golden gates appear!
4 Ah! then my spirit faints
To reach the land I love,
The bright inheritance of saints,
Jerusalem above!
5 "Forever with the Lord!"
Father, if 'tis Thy will,
The promise of that faithful word
E'en here to me fulfill.
6 Be Thou at my right hand,
Then can I never fail;
Uphold Thou me, and I shall stand;
Fight, and I must prevail.
7 So when my latest breath
Shall rend the veil in twain,
By death I shall escape from death,
And life eternal gain.
8 Knowing as I am known,
How shall I love that word,
And oft repeat, before the throne,
"Forever with the Lord!" Languages: English Tune Title: [Forever with the Lord]
Forever With The Lord
Forever With The Lord
Author: J. Montgomery Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #252 (1928) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Comfort and Hope First Line: "Forever with the Lord!" Lyrics: 1 "Forever with the Lord!"
Amen! so let it be!
Life and spirit from above.
'Tis immortality!
2 Here, in the body pent,
Absent from Him I roam,
Yet nightly pitch my moving tent
A day's march nearer home.
3 My Father's house on high,
Home of my soul, how near,
At times, to faith's foreseeing eye,
Thy golden gates appear!
4 Ah! then my spirit faints
To reach the land I love,
The bright inheritance of saints,
Jerusalem above!
5 "Forever with the Lord!"
Father, if 'tis Thy will,
The promise of that faithful word
E'en here to me fulfill.
6 Be Thou at my right hand,
Then can I never fail;
Uphold Thou me, and I shall stand;
Fight, and I must prevail.
7 So when my dying breath
Shall rend the veil in twain,
By death I shall escape from death,
And life eternal gain.
8 Knowing as I am known,
How shall I love that word,
And oft repeat, before the throne,
"Forever with the Lord!" Languages: English Tune Title: [Forever with the Lord]
Forever With The Lord
The Peace Of God Defends The Heart
Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home #253 (1927) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Comfort and Hope Lyrics: 1 The peace of God defends the heart
Against the tempter’s might and art;
It is as sure when darkness falls
As when the golden morning calls.
2 This is the peace our Savior wro't
When on the cross the foe He fo't,
And when He up to heaven soared
His peace He left us in His word.
3 His word of peace new strength imparts
Each day to faint and troubled hearts,
And in the cup as at the font
It stills our deepest need and want.
4 This blessed peace our Lord will give
To all who in the Spirit live;
Yea, even at their parting breath
They smiling go to meet their death.
5 But know, ye people of the Lord,
That only this can help afford:
That hearts believe to righteousness
And tongues the word of peace confess.
6 For when the Lord our peace had won,
He asked for faith, and faith alone.
By faith, and not by merits vain,
We grace and peace from God obtain.
7 Peace be with thee, the Savior saith
In answer to the word of faith;
Who so has faith, he shall have peace
And live in joy that ne'er shall cease.
Languages: English Tune Title: [The peace of God defends the heart]
The Peace Of God Defends The Heart
The Peace Of God Defends The Heart
Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #253 (1928) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Comfort and Hope Lyrics: 1 The peace of God defends the heart
Against the tempter’s might and art;
It is as sure when darkness falls
As when the golden morning calls.
2 This is the peace our Savior wrought
When on the cross the foe He fought,
And when He up to heaven soared
His peace He left us in His word.
3 His word of peace new strength imparts
Each day to faint and troubled hearts,
And in the cup and at the font
It stills our deepest need and want.
4 This blessed peace our Lord will give
To all who in the Spirit live;
Yea, even at their parting breath
They smiling go to meet their death.
5 But know, ye people of the Lord,
That only this can help afford:
That hearts believe to righteousness
And tongues the word of peace confess.
6 For when the Lord our peace had won,
He asked for faith, and faith alone.
By faith, and not by merits vain,
We grace and peace from God obtain.
7 Peace be with thee, the Savior saith
In answer to the word of faith;
Whoso has faith, he shall have peace
And live in joy that ne'er shall cease.
Languages: English Tune Title: [The peace of God defends the heart]
The Peace Of God Defends The Heart
Psalm 16 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.31 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Resurrection and death of Christ; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and support from God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Support and counsel from God; Works good profit men, not God First Line: Preserve me, Lord, in time of need Lyrics:
Preserve me, Lord, in time of need,
For succor to thy throne I flee,
But have no merits there to plead:
My goodness cannot reach to thee.
Oft have my heart and tongue confessed
How empty and how poor I am;
My praise can never make thee blessed,
Nor add new glories to thy name.
Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap
Some profit by the good we do;
These are the company I keep,
These are the choicest friends I know.
Let others choose the sons of mirth
To give a relish to their wine;
I love the men of heav'nly birth,
Whose thoughts and language are divine.
Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Psalm 16 Part 1
Psalm 16 Part 2
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.32 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Resurrection and death of Christ; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and support from God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Support and counsel from God; Works good profit men, not God First Line: How fast their guilt and sorrows rise Lyrics:
How fast their guilt and sorrows rise
Who haste to seek some idol-god!
I will not taste their sacrifice,
Their offerings of forbidden blood.
My God provides a richer cup,
And nobler food to live upon;
He for my life has offered up
Jesus, his best-beloved Son.
His love is my perpetual feast;
By day his counsels guide me right;
And be his name for ever blessed,
Who gives me sweet advice by night.
I set him still before mine eyes;
At my right hand he stands prepared
To keep my soul from all surprise,
And be my everlasting guard.
Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Psalm 16 Part 2
Psalm 16 Part 3
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.33 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Resurrection and death of Christ; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and support from God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Support and counsel from God; Works good profit men, not God First Line: When God is nigh, my faith is strong Lyrics:
When God is nigh, my faith is strong;
His arm is my almighty prop:
Be glad, my heart; rejoice, my tongue;
My dying flesh shall rest in hope.
Though in the dust I lay my head,
Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave
My soul for ever with the dead,
Nor lose thy children in the grave.
My flesh shall thy first call obey,
Shake off the dust, and rise on high;
Then shalt thou lead the wondrous way
Up to thy throne above the sky.
There streams of endless pleasure flow;
And full discoveries of thy grace
(Which we but tasted here below)
Spread heav'nly joys through all the place.
Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Psalm 16 Part 3
Psalm 16 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.34 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Resurrection and death of Christ; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and support from God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Support and counsel from God; Works good profit men, not God First Line: Save me, O Lord, from every foe Lyrics:
Save me, O Lord, from every foe;
In thee my trust I place,
Though all the good that I can do
Can ne'er deserve thy grace.
Yet if my God prolong my breath,
The saints may profit by 't;
The saints, the glory of the earth,
The men of my delight.
Let heathens to their idols haste,
And worship wood or stone;
But my delightful lot is cast
Where the true God is known.
His hand provides my constant food,
He fills my daily cup;
Much am I pleased with present good,
But more rejoice in hope.
God is my portion and my joy,
His counsels are my light;
He gives me sweet advice by day,
And gentle hints by night.
My soul would all her thoughts approve
To his all-seeing eye;
Not death, nor hell, my hope shall move,
While such a Friend is nigh.
Scripture: Psalm 16:1-8 Languages: English
Psalm 16 Part 1
Psalm 16 Part 2
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.35 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Resurrection and death of Christ; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and support from God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Support and counsel from God; Works good profit men, not God First Line: I set the Lord before my face Lyrics:
I set the Lord before my face,
He bears my courage up;
My heart and tongue their joys express,
My flesh shall rest in hope.
"My spirit, Lord, thou wilt not leave
Where souls departed are;
Nor quit my body to the grave,
To see corruption there.
"Thou wilt reveal the path of life,
And raise me to thy throne;
Thy courts immortal pleasure give,
Thy presence joys unknown."
[Thus, in the name of Christ, the Lord,
The holy David sung;
And Providence fulfils the word
Of his prophetic tongue.
Jesus, whom ev'ry saint adores,
Was crucified and slain:
Behold, the tomb its prey restores!
Behold, he lives again!
When shall my feet arise and stand
On heav'n's eternal hills?
There sits the Son at God's right hand,
And there the Father smiles.]
Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Psalm 16 Part 2
Psalm 77 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.164 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Afflictions hope in them; Hope in darkness; Afflictions very great; Comfort from ancient providences; Israel saved from Egypt, and brought to Canaan; Melancholy and hope; Patience in darkness; Providence recorded; Remembrance of former deliverances First Line: To God I cried with mournful voice Lyrics:
To God I cried with mournful voice,
I sought his gracious ear,
In the sad day when troubles rose,
And filled the night with fear.
Sad were my days, and dark my nights,
My soul refused relief;
I thought on God the just and wise,
But thoughts increased my grief.
Still I complained, and still oppressed,
My heart began to break;
My God, thy wrath forbade my rest,
And kept my eyes awake.
My overwhelming sorrows grew,
Till I could speak no more;
Then I within myself withdrew,
And called thy judgments o'er.
I called back years and ancient times
When I beheld thy face;
My spirit searched for secret crimes
That might withhold thy grace.
I called thy mercies to my mind
Which I enjoyed before;
And will the Lord no more be kind?
His face appear no more?
Will he for ever cast me off?
His promise ever fail?
Has he forgot his tender love?
Shall anger still prevail?
But I forbid this hopeless thought;
This dark, despairing frame,
Rememb'ring what thy hand hath wrought;
Thy hand is still the same.
I'll think again of all thy ways,
And talk thy wonders o'er;
Thy wonders of recovering grace,
When flesh could hope no more.
Grace dwells with justice on the throne;
And men that love thy word
Have in thy sanctuary known
The counsels of the Lord.
Scripture: Psalm 77 Languages: English
Psalm 77 Part 1
Psalm 77 Part 2
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.165 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Afflictions hope in them; Hope in darkness; Afflictions very great; Comfort from ancient providences; Israel saved from Egypt, and brought to Canaan; Melancholy and hope; Patience in darkness; Providence recorded; Remembrance of former deliverances First Line: How awful is thy chast'ning rod! Lyrics:
"How awful is thy chast'ning rod!"
May thy own children say:
"The great, the wise, the dreadful God!
How holy is his way !"
I'll meditate his works of old,
The King that reigns above;
I'll hear his ancient wonders told,
And learn to trust his love.
Long did the house of Joseph lie
With Egypt's yoke oppressed;
Long he delayed to hear their cry,
or gave his people rest.
The sons of good old Jacob seemed
Abandoned to their foes;
But his almighty arm redeemed
The nation that he chose.
Isr'el, his people and his sheep,
Must follow where he calls;
He bade them venture through the deep,
And made the waves their walls.
The waters saw thee, mighty God!
The waters saw thee come;
Backward they fled, and frighted stood,
To make thine armies room.
Strange was thy journey through the sea
Thy footsteps, Lord, unknown;
Terrors attend the wondrous way
That brings thy mercies down.
[Thy voice, with terror in the sound,
Through clouds and darkness broke;
All heav'n in lightning shone around,
And earth with thunder shook.
Thine arrows through the skies were hurled;
How glorious is the Lord!
Surprise and trembling seized the world,
And his own saints adored.
He gave them water from the rock,
And safe, by Moses' hand,
Through a dry desert led his flock
Home to the promised land.]
Scripture: Psalm 77 Languages: English
Psalm 77 Part 2
O God, Defender of the Poor
Author: Christopher Idle Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #4A (2012) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Topics: Affliction; Comfort and Encouragement; Daily Prayer Evening Prayer; Daily Prayer Night Prayer; Disciples / Calling; God as Defender; God's Armor; God's Protection; Grace; Hope; Impatience; Jesus Christ Mind of; Joy; Lament Individual; Mercy; Peace; Prayer; Rest; Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); Trust; Year B, Easter, 3rd Sunday Lyrics: 1 O God, defender of the poor,
have mercy when I pray:
you listened to my prayer before--
LORD, hear my prayer today!
you listened to my prayer before--
LORD, hear my prayer today!
2 How long will people choose vain things,
love empty words and wrong?
They scorn to serve the King of kings--
O living God, how long?
They scorn to serve the King of kings--
O living God, how long?
3 The saints, O LORD, you set apart
by grace to be your own:
let sinners tremble, search their hearts,
and bow before your throne;
let sinners tremble, search their hearts,
and bow before your throne.
4 While many pray that you will bless
and bring them all they need,
unless they long for holiness,
their prayers are vain indeed;
unless they long for holiness,
their prayers are vain indeed.
5 Your light, O LORD, let us receive;
your face within us shine,
for richer is the joy you give
than all their grain and wine;
for richer is the joy you give
than all their grain and wine.
6 And even when I turn to sleep
your blessings still increase,
for you alone, O LORD, will keep
your child in perfect peace;
for you alone, O LORD, will keep
your child in perfect peace. Scripture: Psalm 4 Languages: English Tune Title: BROTHER JAMES' AIR
O God, Defender of the Poor
Psalm 4 (A Responsorial Reading)
Author: Anthony Teague Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #4B (2012) Topics: Affliction; Comfort and Encouragement; Daily Prayer Evening Prayer; Daily Prayer Night Prayer; Disciples / Calling; God as Defender; God's Armor; God's Protection; Grace; Hope; Impatience; Jesus Christ Mind of; Joy; Lament Individual; Mercy; Peace; Prayer; Rest; Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); Trust; Year B, Easter, 3rd Sunday First Line: Answer me when I call, O God defender of my cause Refrain First Line: In the night I can take my rest Scripture: Psalm 4 Languages: English Tune Title: [In the night I can take my rest]
Psalm 4 (A Responsorial Reading)
Night has fallen. Night has fallen
Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #4B(alt) (2012) Topics: Affliction; Comfort and Encouragement; Daily Prayer Evening Prayer; Daily Prayer Night Prayer; Disciples / Calling; God as Defender; God's Armor; God's Protection; Grace; Hope; Impatience; Jesus Christ Mind of; Joy; Lament Individual; Mercy; Peace; Prayer; Rest; Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); Trust; Year B, Easter, 3rd Sunday Lyrics: Alternate Refrain:
1 Night has fallen. Night has fallen.
God our maker, guard us sleeping.
2 You have kept us, Lord. You have kept us, Lord.
God our maker, guard us sleeping.
3 We will trust in you, we will trust in you,
God our maker, guard us sleeping.
4 Night has fallen. Night has fallen.
God our maker, guard us sleeping. Languages: English Tune Title: NIGHT HAS FALLEN
Night has fallen. Night has fallen
When in the Night I Meditate
Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #16A (2012) Topics: Church Year Advent; Church Year Easter; Comfort and Encouragement; Daily Prayer Night Prayer; Darkness; Disciples / Calling; Discipleship; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Eternal Life; Fear; God Light from; God as Refuge; God as Guide; God's Presence; God's Way; Hope; Life Stages Death; Longing for God; Salvation; Trust; Year A, B, C, Easter, Easter vigil; Year A, Easter, 2nd Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, November 13-19; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 26-July 2 First Line: When in the night I meditate Lyrics: 1 When in the night I meditate
on mercies multiplied,
my grateful heart inspires my tongue
to bless the LORD, my guide.
2 Forever in my thought the LORD
before my face shall stand;
secure, unmoved, I shall remain,
with God at my right hand.
3 My inmost being thrills with joy
and gladness fills my breast;
because on him my trust is stayed,
my flesh in hope shall rest.
4 I know that I shall not be left
forgotten in the grave,
and from corruption, thou, O LORD,
thy holy one will save.
5 The path of life thou showest me;
of joy a boundless store
is ever found at thy right hand,
and pleasures evermore. Scripture: Psalm 16 Tune Title: MAITLAND
When in the Night I Meditate
Harbor of My Heart
Author: Steven C. Warner Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #16B (2012) Topics: Church Year Advent; Church Year Easter; Comfort and Encouragement; Daily Prayer Night Prayer; Darkness; Disciples / Calling; Discipleship; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Eternal Life; Fear; God Light from; God as Refuge; God as Guide; God's Presence; God's Way; Hope; Life Stages Death; Longing for God; Salvation; Trust; Year A, B, C, Easter, Easter vigil; Year A, Easter, 2nd Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, November 13-19; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 26-July 2 First Line: Preserve me, O God, my Savior Refrain First Line: Harbor of my heart, I take refuge in you Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English Tune Title: [Preserve me, O God, my Savior]
Harbor of My Heart
Protect Me, God: I Trust in You
Author: Michael Saward Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #16C (2012) Topics: Church Year Advent; Church Year Easter; Comfort and Encouragement; Daily Prayer Night Prayer; Darkness; Disciples / Calling; Discipleship; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Eternal Life; Fear; God Light from; God as Refuge; God as Guide; God's Presence; God's Way; Hope; Life Stages Death; Longing for God; Salvation; Trust; Year A, B, C, Easter, Easter vigil; Year A, Easter, 2nd Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, November 13-19; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 26-July 2 Lyrics: 1 Protect me, God: I trust in you.
I tell you now, "You are my Lord;
on you my happiness depends."
Refrain:
Protect me, God: I trust in you.
2 Your people are a chosen race,
and I delight in faithful friends,
but pagan ways I will not share. [[Refrain]
3 LORD God, you are my food and drink;
my work for you is joy indeed;
glad is the heritage that's mine. Refrain]
4 Thank you, my LORD, for warning me;
by night and day you guide my thoughts.
With you before me, I stand firm. [Refrain]
5 So now I'm glad in heart and soul,
for I have found security--
among the dead I shall not lie. [Refrain]
6 Not death, but life, shall be my path;
abundant joy your presence grants,
an honored place, and happiness. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English Tune Title: MEPHIBOSHETH
Protect Me, God: I Trust in You
Psalm 16 (A Responsorial Setting)
Author: Michael Saward Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #16D (2012) Topics: Church Year Advent; Church Year Easter; Comfort and Encouragement; Daily Prayer Night Prayer; Darkness; Disciples / Calling; Discipleship; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Eternal Life; Fear; God Light from; God as Refuge; God as Guide; God's Presence; God's Way; Hope; Life Stages Death; Longing for God; Salvation; Trust; Year A, B, C, Easter, Easter vigil; Year A, Easter, 2nd Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, November 13-19; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 26-July 2 First Line: Protect me, O God: I trust in you Lyrics: Refrain:
Protect me, God: I trust in you. Languages: English Tune Title: MEPHIBOSHETH (fragment)
Psalm 16 (A Responsorial Setting)
Psalm 16 A Responsorial Setting
Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #16D(alt) (2012) Topics: Church Year Advent; Church Year Easter; Comfort and Encouragement; Daily Prayer Night Prayer; Darkness; Disciples / Calling; Discipleship; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Eternal Life; Fear; God Light from; God as Refuge; God as Guide; God's Presence; God's Way; Hope; Life Stages Death; Longing for God; Salvation; Trust; Year A, B, C, Easter, Easter vigil; Year A, Easter, 2nd Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, November 13-19; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 26-July 2 First Line: My heart is glad and my spirit rejoices Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English Tune Title: [My heart is glad and my spirit rejoices]
Psalm 16 A Responsorial Setting
Preserve me, Lord, in Time of Need
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P16a (1766) Topics: Christ his death and resurrection; Christ the second Adam, his Incarnation, his Dominion, his All-Suffiecincy; Comfort and support in God; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support from God; Courage in death; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit Men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company Lyrics: 1 Preserve me, Lord, in Time of Need,
For Succour to thy Throne I flee;
But have no Merits there to plead,
My Goodness cannot reach to Thee.
2 Oft have my Heart and Tongue confest,
How empty and how poor I am;
My Praise can never make thee blest,
Nor add new Glories to thy Name.
3 Yet, Lord, thy Saints on Earth may reap
Some Profit by the Good we do;
These are the Company I keep,
These are the choicest Friends I know.
4 Let others chuse the Sons of Mirth
To give a Relish to their Wine;
I love the Men of heav'nly Birth,
Whose Thoughts and Language are divine Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Preserve me, Lord, in Time of Need
How fast their Guilt and Sorrows rise
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P16b (1766) Topics: Christ his death and resurrection; Christ the second Adam, his Incarnation, his Dominion, his All-Suffiecincy; Comfort and support in God; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support from God; Courage in death; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit Men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company Lyrics: 1 How fast their Guilt and Sorrows rise,
Who haste to seek some Idol-God!
I will not taste their Sacrifice,
Their Off'rings of forbidden Blood.
2 My GOD provides a richer Cup;
And nobler Food to live upon;
He for my Life has offer'd up
JESUS, his best-beloved Son.
3 His Love is my perpetual feast;
By Day his Counsels guide me right;
And be his Name for ever blest,
Who gives me sweet Advice by Night.
4 I set him still before mine Eyes;
At my Right-Hand he stands prepar'd,
To keep my Soul from all Surprize,
And be my everlasting Guard. Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
How fast their Guilt and Sorrows rise
When God is nigh, my Faith is strong
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P16c (1766) Topics: Christ his death and resurrection; Christ the second Adam, his Incarnation, his Dominion, his All-Suffiecincy; Comfort and support in God; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support from God; Courage in death; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit Men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company Lyrics: 1 When GOD is nigh, my Faith is strong,
His Arm is my Almighty Prop:
Be glad, my Heart; rejoice, my Tongue,
My dying Flesh shall rest in Hope.
2 Though in the Dust I lay my Head,
Yet, gracious GOD, thou wilt not leave
My Soul for ever with the Dead,
Nor lose thy Children in the Grave.
3 My Flesh shall thy first Call obey,
Shake off the Dust, and rise on high;
Then shalt thou lead the wond'rous Way
Up to thy Throne above the Sky.
4 There Streams of endless Pleasure flow,
And full Discov'ries of thy Grace,
(Which we but tasted here below)
Spread heav'nly Joys thro' all the Place. Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
When God is nigh, my Faith is strong
Save me, O Lord, from every Foe
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P16d (1766) Topics: Christ his death and resurrection; Christ the second Adam, his Incarnation, his Dominion, his All-Suffiecincy; Comfort and support in God; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support from God; Courage in death; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit Men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints Lyrics: 1 Save me, O Lord, from every Foe,
In Thee my Trust I place;
Though all the Good that I can do
Can ne'er deserve thy Grace.
2 Yet if my GOD prolong my Breath,
The Saints may profit by't;
The Saints the Glory of the Earth,
The Men of my Delight.
3 Let Heathens to their Idols haste,
And worship Wood or Stone;
But my delightful Lot is cast
Where the true GOD is known.
4 His Hand provides my constant Food,
He fills my daily Cup;
Much am I pleas'd with present Good,
But more rejoice in Hope.
5 GOD is my Portion and my Joy;
His Counsels are my Light:
He gives me sweet Advice by Day,
And gentle Hints by Night.
6 My Soul would all her Thoughts approve
To his all-seeing Eye;
Not death nor Hell my Hope shall move,
While such a Friend is nigh. Scripture: Psalm 16:1-8 Languages: English
Save me, O Lord, from every Foe
I set the Lord before my Face
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P16e (1766) Topics: Saints the best company; Christ his death and resurrection; Christ the second Adam, his Incarnation, his Dominion, his All-Suffiecincy; Comfort and support in God; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support from God; Courage in death; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit Men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company Lyrics: 1 "I set the Lord before my Face,
"He bears my Courage up:
"My Heart and Tongue their Joys express,
"My Flesh shall rest in Hope.
2 ""My Spirit, Lord, thou wilt not leave,
"Where Souls departed are;
"Nor quit my Body to the Grave
"To see Corruption there.
3 "Thou wilt reveal the Path of Life,
"And raise me to thy Throne:
"Thy Courts immortal Pleasure give,
"Thy Presence Joys unknown."
4 [Thus in the Name of Christ, the Lord,
The holy David sung;
And Providence fulfils the Word
Of his prophetick Tongue.
5 Jesus, whom every Saint adores,
Was crucify'd and slain;
Behold the Tomb its Prey restores,
Behold he lives again.
6 When shall my Feet arise and stand
On Heav'n's eternal Hills?
There sits the Son at GOD's Right-hand,
And there the Father smiles.] Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
I set the Lord before my Face
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Rejoice Hymns #24 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Adoration and Praise; Comfort and Care; Faith and Hope; God Father; God Refuge and Rock; New Year; Spiritual Warfare Scripture: Psalm 90:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANNE
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Confession of our Poverty; and Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not GOD
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #26a (1740) Topics: Christ his death and resurrection; Christ the second Adam, his Incarnation, his Dominion, his All-Suffiecincy; Comfort and support in God; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support from God; Courage in death; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit Men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company First Line: Preserve me, Lord, in Time of Need Lyrics: First Part:
1 Preserve me, Lord, in Time of Need,
For Succour to thy Throne I flee;
But have no Merits there to plead,
My Goodness cannot reach to Thee.
2 Oft have my Heart and Tongue confest,
How empty and how poor I am;
My Praise can never make thee blest,
Nor add new Glories to thy Name.
3 Yet, Lord, thy Saints on Earth may reap
Some Profit by the Good we do;
These are the Company I keep,
These are the choicest friends I know.
4 Let others chuse the Sons of Mirth
To give a Relish to their Wine;
I love the Men of heav'nly Birth,
Whose Thoughts and Language are divine Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Confession of our Poverty; and Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not GOD
Christ's All-sufficeincy
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #26b (1740) Topics: Christ his death and resurrection; Christ the second Adam, his Incarnation, his Dominion, his All-Suffiecincy; Comfort and support in God; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support from God; Courage in death; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit Men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company First Line: How fast their Guilt and Sorrows rise Lyrics: Second Part:
1 How fast their Guilt and Sorrows rise,
Who haste to seek some Idol-God!
I will not taste their Sacrifice,
Their Off'rings of forbidden Blood.
2 My GOD provides a richer Cup;
And nobler Food to live upon;
He for my Life has offer'd up
JESUS, his best-beloved Son.
3 His Love is my perpetual feast;
By Day his Counsels guide me right;
And be his Name for ever blessed,
Who gives me sweet Advice by Night.
4 I set him still before mine Eyes;
At my Right-Hand he stands prepar'd,
To keep my Soul from all Surprize,
And be my everlasting Guard. Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Christ's All-sufficeincy
Courage in Death, and Hope in the Resurrection
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #27a (1740) Topics: Christ his death and resurrection; Christ the second Adam, his Incarnation, his Dominion, his All-Suffiecincy; Comfort and support in God; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support from God; Courage in death; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit Men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company First Line: When God is nigh, my Faith is strong Lyrics: Third Part:
1 When GOD is nigh, my Faith is strong,
His Arm is my Almighty Prop:
Be glad, my Heart; rejoice, my Tongue,
My dying Flesh shall rest in Hope.
2 Though in the Dust I lay my Head,
Yet, gracious GOD, thou wilt not leave
My Soul for ever with the Dead,
Nor lose thy Children in the Grave.
3 My Flesh shall thy first Call obey,
Shake off the Dust, and rise on high;
Then shalt thou lead the wond'rous Way
Up to thy Throne above the Sky.
4 There Streams of endless Pleasure flow,
And full Discov'ries of thy Grace,
(Which we but tasted here below)
Spread heav'nly Joys thro' all the Place. Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Courage in Death, and Hope in the Resurrection
Support and Counsel from GOD without Merit
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #27b (1740) Topics: Christ his death and resurrection; Christ the second Adam, his Incarnation, his Dominion, his All-Suffiecincy; Comfort and support in God; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support from God; Courage in death; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit Men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints First Line: Save me, O Lord, from every Foe Lyrics: First Part:
1 Save me, O Lord, from every Foe,
In Thee my trust I place;
Though all the Good that I can do
Can ne'er deserve thy Grace.
2 Yet if my GOD prolong my Breath,
The Saints may profit by't;
The Saints the Glory of the Earth,
The Men of my Delight.
3 Let Heathens to their Idols haste,
And worship Wood or Stone;
But my delightful Lot is cast
Where the true GOD is known.
4 His Hand provides my constant food,
He fills my daily Cup;
Much am I pleas'd with present Good,
But more rejoice in Hope.
5 GOD is my Portion and my Joy;
His Counsels are my Light:
He gives me sweet Advice by Day,
And gentle Hints by Night.
6 My Soul would all her thoughts approve
To his all-seeing Eye;
Not death nor Hell my Hope shall move,
While such a Friend is nigh. Scripture: Psalm 16:1-8 Languages: English
Support and Counsel from GOD without Merit
Confession of our poverty; and, Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not God
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.) #27a (1786) Topics: Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company First Line: Preserve me, Lord, in time of need Lyrics: 1 Preserve me, Lord, in time of need,
For succour to thy throne I flee,
But have no merits there to plead;
My goodness cannot reach to thee.
2 Oft have my heart and tongue confest
How empty and how poor I am;
My praise can never make thee blest,
Nor add new glories to thy name.
3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap
Some profit by the good we do;
These are the company I keep,
These are the choicest friends I know.
4 Let others chuse the sons of mirth,
To give a relish to their wine?
I love the men of heavenly birth,
Whose thoughts and language are divine. Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Confession of our poverty; and, Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not God
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