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Happy the heart, where graces reign
Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #438 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christian experience Sanctification and christian graces Lyrics: 1 Happy the heart, where graces reign,
Where love inspires the breast:
Love is the brightest of the train,
And strengthens all the rest.
2 Knowledge, alas! 'tis all in vain,
And all in vain our fear;
Our stubborn sins will fight and reign,
If love be absent there.
3 'Tis love, that makes our cheerful feet
In swift obedience move.
The devils know, and tremble too;
But devils do not love.
4 This is the grace, that lives and sings,
When faith and hope shall cease.
'Tis this shall strike our joyful strings
In the sweet realms of bliss.
Happy the heart, where graces reign
Happy the heart where graces reign
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #454 (1899) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Love Chief of the Graces Lyrics: 1 Happy the heart where graces reign,
Where love inspires the breast;
Love is the brightest of the train,
And strengthens all the rest.
2 Knowledge, alas! 'tis all in vain,
And all in vain our fear;
Our stubborn sins will fight and reign,
If love be absent there.
3 'Tis love that makes our cheerful feet
In swift obedience move;
The devils know, and tremble too;
But devils do not love.
4 This is the grace that lives and sings
When faith and hope shall cease;
'Tis this shall strike our joyful strings
In the sweet, realms of bliss.
Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: BOARDMAN
Happy the heart where graces reign
The Importance and Influence of Love
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #282 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces; Christian Graces First Line: Happy the heart, where graces reign Lyrics: 1 Happy the heart, where graces reign,
Where love inspires the breast:
Love is the brightest of the train,
And strengthens all the rest.
2 Knowledge, alas! 'tis all in vain,
And all in vain our fear;
Our stubborn sins will fight and reign,
If love be absent there.
3 'Tis love, that makes our cheerful feet
In swift obedience move.
The devils know, and tremble too;
But devils do not love.
4 This is the grace, that lives and sings,
When faith and hope shall cease.
'Tis this shall strike our joyful strings
In the sweet realms of bliss. Languages: English
The Importance and Influence of Love
Happy the heart where graces reign
Author: Watts Hymnal: Village hymns for social worship, selected and original #207 (1840) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Holy Spirit Graces of
Happy the heart where graces reign
Love the chief of Graces
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #281 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces; Christian Graces First Line: Had I the tongues of Greeks and Jews Lyrics: 1 Had I the tongues of Greeks and Jews,
And nobler speech than angels use;
If love be absent, I am found,
Like tinkling brass, an empty sound.
2 Were I inspir'd to preach and tell
All that is done in heav'n and hell,
Or could my faith the world remove,
Still I am nothing without love.
3 Should I distribute all my store,
To feed the bowels of the poor;
Or give my body to the flame,
To gain a martyr's glorious name:
4 If love to God, and love to men
Be absent, all my hopes are vain;
Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor fiery zeal
The work of love can e'er fulfill. Languages: English
Love the chief of Graces
Faith
Author: Frederick W. Faber Hymnal: Laudes Domini #422 (1890) Topics: Graces of the Spirit; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian First Line: Oh, gift of gifts! oh, grace of faith! Lyrics: 1 Oh, gift of gifts! oh, grace of faith!
My God! how can it be
That thou, who hast descerning love,
Shouldst give that gift to me?
2 How many hearts thou mightst have had
More innocent than mine!
How many souls more worthy far
Of that sweet touch of thine!
3 Ah, grace! into unlikeliest hearts
It is thy boast to come,
The glory of thy light to find
In darkest spots a home.
4 The crowd of cares, the weightiest cross,
Seem trifles less than light
Earth looks so little and so low
When faith shines full and bright.
5 Oh, happy, happy that I am!
If thou canst be, O Faith,
The treasure that thou art in life,
What wilt thou be in death! Languages: English Tune Title: VALENTIA
Faith
Happy the heart where graces reign
Hymnal: Songs for the Sanctuary; or, Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (Words only) #810 (1868) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christian Graces Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13
Happy the heart where graces reign
Happy the heart where graces reign
Hymnal: Songs for the Sanctuary #810 (1868) Topics: The Christian Graces Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13 Tune Title: MOUNT AUBURN
Happy the heart where graces reign
Godly sincerity
Author: Bernard Barton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #423 (1890) Topics: Graces of the Spirit; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian First Line: Walk in the light! so shalt thou know Lyrics: 1 Walk in the light! so shalt thou know
That fellowship of love,
His Spirit only can bestow,
Who reigns in light above.
2 Walk in the light! and thou shalt find
Thy heart made truly his,
Who dwells in cloudless light enshrined,
In whom no darkness is.
3 Walk in the light! and ev'n the tomb
No fearful shade shall wear;
Glory shall chase away its gloom,
For Christ hath conquered there.
4 Walk in the light! and thou shalt see
Thy path, though thorny, bright,
For God by grace shall dwell in thee,
And God himself is light. Languages: English
Godly sincerity
Faith
Author: Daniel Turner Hymnal: Laudes Domini #424 (1890) Topics: Graces of the Spirit; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian First Line: Faith adds new charms to earthly bliss Lyrics: 1 Faith adds new charms to earthly bliss
And saves me from its snares;
Its aid, in every duty, brings,
And softens all my cares.
2 The wounded conscience knows its power
The healing balm to give;
That balm the saddest heart can cheer;
And make the dying live.
3 Wide it unvails celestial worlds,
Where deathless pleasures reign;
And bids me seek my portion there,
Nor bids me seek in vain.
4 It shows the precious promise sealed
With the Redeemer's blood;
And helps my feeble hope to rest
Upon a faithful God.
5 There there unshaken would I rest,
Till this frail body dies;
And then, on faith's triumphant wings,
To endless glory rise. Languages: English
Faith
Brotherly Love
Author: Joseph Humphreys Hymnal: Laudes Domini #425 (1890) Topics: Christians Graces; God Grace; Grace; Graces, Christian; Christians Graces; God Grace; Grace; Graces, Christian First Line: Blessed are the sons of God Lyrics: 1 Blessed are the sons of God,
They are bought with Christ's own blood;
They are ransomed from the grave;
Life eternal they shall have:
With them numbered may we be,
Here, and in eternity.
2 They are justified by grace,
They enjoy the Saviour's peace;
All their sins are washed away;
They shall stand in God's great day:
With them numbered may we be,
Here, and in eternity.
3 They are lights upon the earth,
Children of a heavenly birth,
One with God, with Jesus one:
Glory is in them begun:
With them numbered may we be,
Here, and in eternity. Languages: English Tune Title: ROSEFIELD
Brotherly Love
Guidance and Growth
Author: G. Moultrie Hymnal: Laudes Domini #428 (1890) Topics: Graces of the Spirit; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian First Line: Come thou, oh, come Lyrics: 1 Come thou, oh, come:
Sweetest and kindliest,
Giver of tranquil rest
Unto the weary soul;
In all anxiety
With power from heaven on high.
2 Come thou, oh, come:
Help in the hour of need,
Strength of the broken reed,
Guide of each lonely one;
Orphans' and widows' stay,
Who tread in life's hard way.
3 Come thou, oh, come:
Glorious and shadow-free,
Star of the stormy sea,
Light of the tempest-tost;
Harbor our souls to save
When hope upon the wave
Is lost.
4 Come thou, oh, come:
Joy in life's narrow path,
Hope in the hour of death,
Come, Blessed Spirit, come;
Lead thou us tenderly,
Till we shall find with thee
Our home. Languages: English Tune Title: HERSTMONCEUX
Guidance and Growth
Gratitude
Author: Folliett S. Pierpoint Hymnal: Laudes Domini #429 (1890) Topics: Graces of the Spirit; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian First Line: For the beauty of the earth Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth,
For the glory of the skies,
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies:
Lord of all, to thee we raise
This our grateful psalm of praise.
2 For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child;
Friends on earth, and friends above,
Pleasures pure and undefiled;
Lord of all, to thee we raise
This our grateful psalm of praise.
3 For thy church that evermore
Lifts her holy hands above,
Offering up on every shore
Her pure sacrifice of love;
Lord of all, to thee we raise
This our grateful psalm of praise. Languages: English Tune Title: HALLE
Gratitude
Consistency
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Laudes Domini #421 (1890) Topics: Christians Graces; Graces, Christian; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian First Line: So let our lips and lives express Lyrics: 1 So let our lips and lives express
The holy gospel we profess;
So let our works and virtues shine,
To prove the doctrine all divine.
2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad
The honors of our Saviour God;
When his salvation reigns within,
And grace subdues the power of sin.
3 Religion bears our spirits up,
While we expect that bless'd hope,
The bright appearance of the Lord:
And faith stands leaning on his word. Languages: English
Consistency
Psalm 23
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Laudes Domini #426 (1890) Topics: Christians Graces; Graces, Christian; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian First Line: Shepherd! with thy tenderest love Lyrics: 1 Shepherd! with thy tenderest love,
Guide me to thy fold above;
Let me bear thy gentle voice;
More and more in thee rejoice;
From thy fullness grace receive,
Ever in thy Spirit live.
2 Filled by thee my cup o'erflows,
For thy love no limit knows;
Guardian angels, ever nigh,
Lead and draw my soul on high;
Constant to my latest end,
Thou my footsteps wilt attend.
3 Jesus, with thy presence blest,
Death is life, and labor rest;
Guide me while I draw my breath,
Guard me through the gate of death;
And at last, oh, let me stand,
With the sheep at thy right hand. Languages: English
Psalm 23
Faith
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Laudes Domini #418 (1890) Topics: Christians Graces; Graces, Christian; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian First Line: 'Tis by the faith of joys to come Lyrics: 1 'Tis by the faith of joys to come,
We walk through deserts dark as night;
Till we arrive at heaven, our home,
Faith is our guide, and faith our light.
2 The want of sight she well supplies;
She makes the pearly gates appear;
Far into distant worlds she pries,
And brings eternal glories near.
3 Cheerful we tread the desert through,
While faith inspires a heavenly ray;
Though lions roar, and tempests blow,
And rocks and dangers fill the way. Languages: English Tune Title: DUKE STREET
Faith
Faith
Author: John Newton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #419 (1890) Topics: Christians Graces; Graces, Christian; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian First Line: By faith in Christ I walk with God Lyrics: 1 By faith in Christ I walk with God,
With heaven, my journey's end, in view;
Supported by his staff and rod,
My road is safe and pleasant too.
2 Though snares and dangers throng my path,
And earth and hell my course withstand,
I triumph over all by faith,
Guarded by his almighty hand.
3 The wilderness affords no food,
But God for my support prepares,
Provides me every needful good,
And frees my soul from wants and cares.
4 With him sweet converse I maintain;
Great as he is, I dare be free;
I tell him all my grief and pain,
And he reveals his love to me. Languages: English
Faith
Contentment
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Laudes Domini #420 (1890) Topics: Christians Graces; Graces, Christian; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian First Line: O Lord, how full of sweet content Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how full of sweet content
Our years of pilgrimage are spent!
Where'er we dwell, we dwell with thee,
In heaven, in earth, or on the sea.
2 To us remains nor place nor time:
Our country is in every clime:
We can be calm and free from care
On any shore, since God is there.
3 While place we seek, or place we shun,
The soul finds happiness in none;
But with our God to guide our way,
'Tis equal joy to go or stay.
4 Could we be cast where thou art not,
That were indeed a dreadful lot;
But regions none remote we call,
Secure of finding God in all. Languages: English
Contentment
Psalm 131
Author: John Newton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #427 (1890) Topics: Christians Graces; Graces, Christian; Christians Graces; Graces, Christian First Line: Quiet, Lord, my froward heart Lyrics: 1 Quiet, Lord, my froward heart,
Make me teachable and mild,
Upright, simple, free from art,
Make me as a weaned child:
From distrust and envy free,
Pleased with all that pleases thee.
2 What thou shalt to-day provide,
Let me as a child receive;
What to-morrow may betide,
Calmly to thy wisdom leave:
'Tis enough that thou wilt care;
Why should I the burden bear?
3 As a little child relies
On a care beyond his own,
Knows he's neither strong nor wise,
Fears to stir a step alone;
Let me thus with thee abide,
As my Father, Guard, and Guide. Languages: English Tune Title: GUIDE
Psalm 131
Governing Power and Goodness; or, Our Grace tried by Afflictions
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.) #114 (1786) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction; Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction First Line: Sing, all the nations to the Lord Lyrics: 1 Sing, all ye nations to the Lord,
Sing with a joyful noise;
With melody of sound record
His honours and your joys.
2 Say to the Power that form'd the sky,
"How terrible art thou!
"Sinners before thy presence fly,
"Or at thy feet they bow."
3 [Come see the wonders of our God,
How glorious are his ways?
In Moses hand he puts his rod,
And clave the frighted seas.
4 He made the ebbing channel dry,
While Israel pass'd the flood;
There did the church begin their joy,
And triumph in their God.]
5 He rules by his resistless might:
Will rebel mortals dare
Provoke th’ Eternal to the fight,
And tempt that dreadful war.
6 Oh bless our God, and never cease;
Ye saints, fulfil his praise;
He keeps our life, maintains our peace,
And guides our doubtful ways.
7 Lord, thou hast prov'd our suffering souls,
To make our graces shine;
So silver bears the burning coals,
The metal to refine.
8 Through watery deeps and fiery ways
We march at thy command,
Led to possess the promis'd place
By thine unerring hand. Scripture: Psalm 66 Languages: English
Governing Power and Goodness; or, Our Grace tried by Afflictions
Governing Power and Goodness; or, Our Grace tried by Afflictions
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #114 (1790) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction; Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction First Line: Sing, all the nations to the Lord Lyrics: 1 Sing, all ye nations to the Lord,
Sing with a joyful noise;
With melody of sound record
His honours and your joys.
2 Say to the Power that form'd the sky,
"How terrible art thou!
"Sinners before thy presence fly,
"Or at thy feet they bow."
3 [Come see the wonders of our God,
How glorious are his ways?
In Moses hand he puts his rod,
And clave the frighted seas.
4 He made the ebbing channel dry,
While Israel pass'd the flood;
There did the church begin their joy,
And triumph in their God.]
5 He rules by his resistless might:
Will rebel mortals dare
Provoke th’ Eternal to the fight,
And tempt that dreadful war.
6 Oh bless our God, and never cease;
Ye saints, fulfil his praise;
He keeps our life, maintains our peace,
And guides our doubtful ways.
7 Lord, thou hast prov'd our suffering souls,
To make our graces shine;
So silver bears the burning coals,
The metal to refine.
8 Through watery deeps and fiery ways
We march at thy command,
Led to possess the promis'd place
By thine unerring hand. Scripture: Psalm 66 Languages: English
Governing Power and Goodness; or, Our Grace tried by Afflictions
Governing Power and Goodness; or, Our Grace tried by Afflictions
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #122 (1786) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction; Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction First Line: Sing, all the nations to the Lord Lyrics: 1 Sing, all ye nations to the Lord,
Sing with a joyful noise;
With melody of sound record
His honours and your joys.
2 Say to the Power that form'd the sky,
"How terrible art thou!
"Sinners before thy presence fly,
"Or at thy feet they bow."
3 [Come see the wonders of our God,
How glorious are his ways?
In Moses hand he puts his rod,
And clave the frighted seas.
4 He made the ebbing channel dry,
While Israel pass'd the flood;
There did the church begin their joy,
And triumph in their God.]
5 He rules by his resistless might:
Will rebel mortals dare
Provoke th’ Eternal to the fight,
And tempt that dreadful war.
6 Oh bless our God, and never cease;
Ye saints, fulfil his praise;
He keeps our life, maintains our peace,
And guides our doubtful ways.
7 Lord, thou hast prov'd our suffering souls,
To make our graces shine;
So silver bears the burning coals,
The metal to refine.
8 Through watery deeps and fiery ways
We march at thy command,
Led to possess the promis'd place
By thine unerring hand. Scripture: Psalm 66 Languages: English
Governing Power and Goodness; or, Our Grace tried by Afflictions
Governing Power and Goodness; or, Our Grace tried by Afflictions
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #122 (1787) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction; Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction First Line: Sing, all the nations to the Lord Lyrics: 1 Sing, all ye nations to the Lord,
Sing with a joyful noise;
With melody of sound record
His honours and your joys.
2 Say to the Power that form'd the sky,
"How terrible art thou!
"Sinners before thy presence fly,
"Or at thy feet they bow."
3 [Come see the wonders of our God,
How glorious are his ways?
In Moses hand he puts his rod,
And clave the frighted seas.
4 He made the ebbing channel dry,
While Israel pass'd the flood;
There did the church begin their joy,
And triumph in their God.]
5 He rules by his resistless might:
Will rebel mortals dare
Provoke th’ Eternal to the fight,
And tempt that dreadful war.
6 Oh bless our God, and never cease;
Ye saints, fulfil his praise;
He keeps our life, maintains our peace,
And guides our doubtful ways.
7 Lord, thou hast prov'd our suffering souls,
To make our graces shine;
So silver bears the burning coals,
The metal to refine.
8 Through watery deeps and fiery ways
We march at thy command,
Led to possess the promis'd place
By thine unerring hand. Scripture: Psalm 66 Languages: English
Governing Power and Goodness; or, Our Grace tried by Afflictions
Sing, all ye nations, to the Lord
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.141 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Grace tried by afflictions; Afflictions trying our graces; Trial of our graces by afflictions Lyrics:
Sing, all ye nations, to the Lord,
Sing with a joyful noise;
With melody of sound record
His honors and your joys.
Say to the Power that shakes the sky,
"How terrible art thou!
Sinners before thy presence fly,
Or at thy feet they bow."
[Come, see the wonders of our God,
How glorious are his ways!
In Moses' hand he puts his rod,
And cleaves the frighted seas.
He made the ebbing channel dry,
While Isr'el passed the flood
There did the church begin their joy,
And triumph in their God.]
He rules by his resistless might:
Will rebel mortals dare
Provoke th' Eternal to the fight,
And tempt that dreadful war?
O bless our God, and never cease;
Ye saints, fulfil his praise;
He keeps our life, maintains our peace,
And guides our doubtful ways.
Lord, thou hast proved our suff'ring souls,
To make our graces shine;
So silver bears the burning coals,
The metal to refine.
Through wat'ry deeps, and fiery ways,
We march at thy command;
Led to possess the promised place
By thine unerring hand.
Scripture: Psalm 66 Languages: English
Sing, all ye nations, to the Lord
Grace shining in Difficulties and Trials
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.) #221b (1786) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Afflictions trying our graces First Line: When pain and anguish seize me, Lord Lyrics: 1 When pain and anguish seize me, Lord,
All my support is from thy word:
My soul dissolves for heaviness;
Uphold me with thy strengthening grace.
2 The proud have fram'd their scoffs and lies,
They watch my feet with envious eyes,
And tempt my soul to snares and sin,
Yet thy commands I ne'er decline.
3 They hate me, Lord, without a cause,
They hate to see me love thy laws;
But I will trust and fear thy name,
Till pride and malice die with shame. Scripture: Psalm 119:78 Languages: English
Grace shining in Difficulties and Trials
Grace shining in Difficulties and Trials
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #221b (1790) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Afflictions trying our graces First Line: When pain and anguish seize me, Lord Lyrics: 1 When pain and anguish seize me, Lord,
All my support is from thy word:
My soul dissolves for heaviness;
Uphold me with thy strengthening grace.
2 The proud have fram'd their scoffs and lies,
They watch my feet with envious eyes,
And tempt my soul to snares and sin,
Yet thy commands I ne'er decline.
3 They hate me, Lord, without a cause,
They hate to see me love thy laws;
But I will trust and fear thy name,
Till pride and malice die with shame. Scripture: Psalm 119:51 Languages: English
Grace shining in Difficulties and Trials
Grace shining in Difficulties and Trials
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #235b (1786) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Afflictions trying our graces First Line: When pain and anguish seize me, Lord Lyrics: 1 When pain and anguish seize me, Lord,
All my support is from thy word:
My soul dissolves for heaviness;
Uphold me with thy strengthening grace.
2 The proud have fram'd their scoffs and lies,
They watch my feet with envious eyes,
And tempt my soul to snares and sin,
Yet thy commands I ne'er decline.
3 They hate me, Lord, without a cause,
They hate to see me love thy laws;
But I will trust and fear thy name,
Till pride and malice die with shame. Scripture: Psalm 119:78 Languages: English
Grace shining in Difficulties and Trials
Grace shining in Difficulties and Trials
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #235b (1787) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Afflictions trying our graces First Line: When pain and anguish seize me, Lord Lyrics: 1 When pain and anguish seize me, Lord,
All my support is from thy word:
My soul dissolves for heaviness;
Uphold me with thy strengthening grace.
2 The proud have fram'd their scoffs and lies,
They watch my feet with envious eyes,
And tempt my soul to snares and sin,
Yet thy commands I ne'er decline.
3 They hate me, Lord, without a cause,
They hate to see me love thy laws;
But I will trust and fear thy name,
Till pride and malice die with shame. Scripture: Psalm 119:78 Languages: English
Grace shining in Difficulties and Trials
Growth in grace
Author: Nettleton Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #879 (1875) Topics: Christians Graces; Christian Graces; Growth in Grace First Line: Come Holy Ghost, my soul inspire Scripture: Galatians 5:22
Growth in grace
Growth in grace
Author: Asahel Nettleton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #423 (1888) Topics: Christians Graces First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, my soul inspire Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, my soul inspire;
This one great gift impart--
What most I need, and most desire,
An humble, holy heart.
2 Bear witness I am born again,
My many sins forgiven:
Nor let a gloomy doubt remain
To cloud my hope of heaven.
3 More of myself grant I may know,
From sin's deceit be free;
In all the Christian graces grow,
And live alone to thee. Scripture: Leviticus 19:2 Languages: English Tune Title: NAOMI
Growth in grace
All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan Hymnal: Voices Together #474 (2020) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Table Graces; Table Graces Refrain First Line: Taste and see the grace eternal Scripture: Exodus 16 Tune Title: ALL WHO HUNGER
All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly
"Take my heart"
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Laudes Domini #482 (1890) Topics: Graces, Christian; Growth in Grace; Graces, Christian; Growth in Grace First Line: Take my heart, O Father! take it Lyrics: 1 Take my heart, O Father! take it;
Make and keep it all thine own;
Let thy Spirit melt and break it
This proud heart of sin and stone.
2 Father, make me pure and lowly,
Fond of peace and far from strife;
Turning from the paths unholy
Of this vain and sinful life.
3 Ever let thy grace surround me,
Strengthen me with power divine,
Till thy cords of love have bound me:
Make me to be wholly thine.
5 May the blood of Jesus heal me,
And my sins be all forgiven;
Holy Spirit, take and seal me,
Guide me in the path to heaven. Languages: English
"Take my heart"
Brotherly Kindness
Author: Doddridge Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #882 (1875) Topics: Christians Graces; Christian Graces First Line: Father of mercies, send thy grace Tune Title: REMSEN
Brotherly Kindness
Praise to God for hearing Prayer
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.) #115a (1786) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction; Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction First Line: Now shall my solmen vows be paid Lyrics: 1 Now shall my solemn vows be paid
To that Almighty power
That heard the long requests I made
In my distressful hour.
2 My lips and cheerful heart prepare
To make his mercies known:
Come ye that fear my God, and hear
The wonders he has done.
3 When on my head huge sorrows fell,
I sought his heavenly aid;
He sav'd my sinking soul from hell,
And death's eternal shade.
4 If sin lay cover'd in my heart,
While prayer employ'd my tongue;
The Lord had shewn me no regard,
Nor I his praises sung.
5 But God (his name be ever blest)
Has set my spirit free;
Nor turn'd from him my poor request,
Nor turn'd his heart from me. Scripture: Psalm 66:13-20 Languages: English
Praise to God for hearing Prayer
Praise to God for hearing Prayer
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #115a (1790) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction; Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction First Line: Now shall my solmen vows be paid Lyrics: 1 Now shall my solemn vows be paid
To that Almighty power
That heard the long requests I made
In my distressful hour.
2 My lips and cheerful heart prepare
To make his mercies known:
Come ye that fear my God, and hear
The wonders he has done.
3 When on my head huge sorrows fell,
I sought the heavenly aid;
He sav'd my sinking soul from hell,
And death's eternal shade.
4 If sin lay cover'd in my heart,
While prayer employ'd my tongue;
The Lord had shewn me no regard,
Nor I his praises sung.
5 But God (his name be ever blest)
Has set my spirit free;
Nor turn'd from him my poor request,
Nor turn'd his heart from me. Scripture: Psalm 66:13-20 Languages: English
Praise to God for hearing Prayer
Praise to God for hearing Prayer
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #123a (1786) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction; Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction First Line: Now shall my solmen vows be paid Lyrics: 1 Now shall my solemn vows be paid
To that Almighty power
That heard the long requests I made
In my distressful hour.
2 My lips and cheerful heart prepare
To make his mercies known:
Come ye that fear my God, and hear
The wonders he has done.
3 When on my head huge sorrows fell,
I sought his heavenly aid;
He sav'd my sinking soul from hell,
And death's eternal shade.
4 If sin lay cover'd in my heart,
While prayer employ'd my tongue;
The Lord had shewn me no regard,
Nor I his praises sung.
5 But God (his name be ever blest)
Has set my spirit free;
Nor turn'd from him my poor request,
Nor turn'd his heart from me. Scripture: Psalm 66:13-20 Languages: English
Praise to God for hearing Prayer
Praise to God for hearing Prayer
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #123a (1787) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction; Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction First Line: Now shall my solmen vows be paid Lyrics: 1 Now shall my solemn vows be paid
To that Almighty power
That heard the long requests I made
In my distressful hour.
2 My lips and cheerful heart prepare
To make his mercies known:
Come ye that fear my God, and hear
The wonders he has done.
3 When on my head huge sorrows fell,
I sought his heavenly aid;
He sav'd my sinking soul from hell,
And death's eternal shade.
4 If sin lay cover'd in my heart,
While prayer employ'd my tongue;
The Lord had shewn me no regard,
Nor I his praises sung.
5 But God (his name be ever blest)
Has set my spirit free;
Nor turn'd from him my poor request,
Nor turn'd his heart from me. Scripture: Psalm 66:13-20 Languages: English
Praise to God for hearing Prayer
Who has believ'd thy Word
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #245 (1835) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Grace tried by afflictions; Afflictions trying our graces; Trial of our graces by afflictions Lyrics:
Who has believed thy word,
Or thy salvation known?
Reveal thine arm, Almighty Lord,
And glorify thy Son.
The Jews esteemed him here
Too mean for their belief;
Sorrows his chief acquaintance were,
And his companion, grief.
They turned their eyes away,
And treated him with scorn;
But 'twas their grief upon him lay,
Their sorrows he has borne.
'Twas for the stubborn Jews,
And Gentiles then unknown,
The God of justice pleased to bruise
His best-beloved Son.
"But I'll prolong his days,
And make his kingdom stand;
My pleasure," saith the God of grace,
"Shall prosper in his hand."
["His joyful soul shall see
The purchase of his pain
And by his knowledge justify
The guilty sons of men.]
["Ten thousand captive slaves,
Released from death and sin,
Shall quit their prisons and their graves
And own his power divine.]
["Heav'n shall advance my Son
To joys that earth denied;
Who saw the follies men had done,
And bore their sins, and died."]
Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5 Languages: English
Who has believ'd thy Word
Like sheep we went astray
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #246 (1835) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Grace tried by afflictions; Afflictions trying our graces; Trial of our graces by afflictions Lyrics:
Like sheep we went astray,
And broke the fold of God,
Each wand'ring in a diff'rent way,
But all the downward road.
How dreadful was the hour
When God our wand'rings laid,
And did at once his vengeance pour,
Upon the Shepherd's head!
How glorious was the grace
When Christ sustained the stroke
His life and blood the Shepherd pays
A ransom for the flock.
His honor and his breath
Were taken both away,
Joined with the wicked in his death,
And made as vile as they.
But God shall raise his head
O'er all the sons of men,
And make him see a num'rous seed,
To recompense his pain.
"I'll give him," saith the Lord,
A portion with the strong;
He shall possess a large reward,
And hold his honors long."
Scripture: Isaiah 53:6-9 Languages: English
Like sheep we went astray
Now shall my solemn vows be paid
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.142 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Grace tried by afflictions; Afflictions trying our graces; Trial of our graces by afflictions Lyrics:
Now shall my solemn vows be paid
To that Almighty Power,
That heard the long requests I made
In my distressful hour.
My lips and cheerful heart prepare
To make his mercies known;
Come, ye that fear my God, and hear
The wonders he has done.
When on my head huge sorrows fell,
I sought his heav'nly aid;
He saved my sinking soul from hell,
And death's eternal shade.
If sin lay covered in my heart,
While prayer employed my tongue,
The Lord had shown me no regard,
Nor I his praises sung.
But God (his name be ever blest)
Has set my spirit free;
Nor turned from him my poor request,
Nor turned his heart from me.
Scripture: Psalm 66:13-20 Languages: English
Now shall my solemn vows be paid
The holy spirit addressed under darkness
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCXIV (1792) Topics: The Influences and Graces of the Spirit First Line: Descend, holy spirit the dove Lyrics: 1 Descend, holy spirit the dove,
And visit a sorrowful breast,
My burden of guild to remove,
And bring me assurance and rest:
Thou only hast pow'r to relieve
A sinner o'erwhelm'd with his load,
The sense of election to give,
And sprinkle his heart with the blood.
2 With me, if of old thou hast strove,
And kindly withheld me from sin;
Resolv'd by the force of thy love,
My worthless affections to win;
The work of thy mercy revive,
Invincible mercy exert,
And keep my weak graces alive,
And set up thy rest in my heart.
3 If when I have put thee to grief,
And madly to folly return'd,
Thy goodness hath been my relief,
And lifted me up as I mourn'd;
Most pitiful spirit of grace,
Relieve me again, and restore,
MY spirit in holiness raise,
To fall and to grieve thee no more.
4 If now I lament after God,
And pant for a drop of his love,
If Jesus, who pour'd out his blood,
Obtain me a mansion above;
Come, heavenly comforter come,
Sweet witness of mercy divine!
And make me thy permanent home,
And seal me eternally thine.
Languages: English
The holy spirit addressed under darkness
For Health and Strength
Hymnal: Sing for Joy #76 (1961) Topics: Graces; Graces First Line: For health and strength and daily food Lyrics: For health and strength and daily food,
We praise Thy name, O Lord. Languages: English Tune Title: [For health and strength and daily food]
For Health and Strength
Jesus precious
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #259 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Bless'd Jesus, when my soaring thoughts Lyrics: 1 Bless'd Jesus, when my soaring thoughts
O’er all thy graces rove,
How is my soul in transport lost--
In wonder, joy and love!
2 Not softest strains can charm mine ears,
Like thy beloved name;
Nor aught beneath the skies inspire,
My heart with equal flame.
3 Where’er I look, my wond'ring eyes
Unnumber'd blessings see;
But what is life, with all its bliss,
If once compared to thee?
4 Hast thou a rival in my breast?
Search, Lord, for thou canst tell;
If aught can raise my passions thus,
Or please my soul so well.
5 No, thou art precious to my heart,
My portion and my joy;
For ever let thy boundless grace
My sweetest thoughts employ.
6 When nature faints, around my bed
Let thy bright glories shine;
And death shall all his terrors lose,
In raptures so divine.
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7 Languages: English
Jesus precious
Retirement and Meditation
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #274 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces; Christian Graces First Line: Return, my roving heart, return Lyrics: 1 Return, my roving heart, return,
And chase these shadowy forms no more;
Seek out some solitude to mourn,
And thy forsaken God implore.
2 Wisdom and pleasure dwell at home;
Retir'd and silent seek them there:
This is the way to overcome,
The way to break the tempter's snare.
3 And thou, my God, whose piercing eye
Distinct surveys each deep recess,
In these abstracted hours draw nigh,
And with thy presence fill the place.
4 Through the mazes of my heart,
My search let heav'nly wisdom guide;
And still its radiant beams impart,
Till all be search'd and purified.
5 Then with the visits of thy love
Vouchsafe my inmost soul to cheer;
Till ev'ry grace shall join to prove,
That God hath fixed his dwelling there. Languages: English
Retirement and Meditation
Fruits of Love
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #277 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces; Christian Graces First Line: Let Pharisees of high esteem Lyrics: 1 Let Pharisees of high esteem
Their faith and zeal declare:
All their religion is a dream,
If love be wanting there.
2 Love suffers long with patient eye,
Nor is provok'd in haste;
She lets the present inj'ry die,
And long forgets the past.
3 Malice and rage, those fires of hell,
She quenches with her tongue;
Hopes and believes and thinks no ill,
Tho' she endure the wrong.
4 She ne'er desires nor seeks to know
The scandals of the time;
Nor looks with pride on those below,
Nor envies those that climb.
5 She lays her own advantage by,
To seek her neighbor's good;
So God's own Son came down to die,
And save us by his blood.
6 Love is the grace that keeps her pow'r
In all the realms above;
There faith and hope are known no more,
But saints forever love.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 Languages: English
Fruits of Love
Christian Holiness
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #286 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces; Christian Graces First Line: So let our lips and lives express Lyrics: 1 So let our lips and lives express
The holy gospel we profess;
So let our works and virtues shine,
To prove the doctrine all divine!
2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad
The honors of our Savior God,
When the salvation reigns within,
And grace subdues the pow'r of sin.
3 Our flesh and sense must be deny'd,
Passion and envy, lust and pride;
While justice, temp'rance, truth, and love,
Our inward piety approve.
4 Religion bears our spirits up,
While we expect that blessed hope,
The bright appearance of the Lord,
And faith stands leaning on his word. Languages: English
Christian Holiness
Great God, the Giver of All Good
Author: James Skinner Hymnal: Voices United #553 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Church at Worship Special Days, Seasons, Occasions: Table Graces; Table Graces Lyrics: Great God, the giver of all good,
accept our thanks and bless this food.
Grace, health, and strength to us afford,
through Jesus Christ our risen Lord. Tune Title: RETREAT
Great God, the Giver of All Good
Lord, Thou lov'st the cheerful giver
Author: Robert Murray, 1832-1910 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #645 (1917) Topics: Graces, Christian Lyrics: 1 Lord, Thou lov'st the cheerful giver,
Who with open heart and hand
Blesses freely, as a river
That refreshes all the land.
Grant us then the grace of giving
With a spirit large and free,
That our life and all our giving
We may consecrate to Thee.
2 We are Thine, Thy mercy sought us,
Found us in death's dreadful way,
To the fold in safety brought us,
Never more from Thee to stray.
Thine own life Thou freely gavest
As an offering on the cross
For each sinner whom Thou savest
From eternal shame and loss.
3 Blest by Thee with gifts and graces,
May we heed Thy Church's call;
Gladly in all times and places
Give to Thee who givest all.
Thou hast bought us, and no longer
Can we claim to be our own;
Ever free and ever stronger,
We shall serve Thee, Lord, alone.
4 Saviour, Thou hast freely given
All the blessings we enjoy,
Earthly store and bread of heaven,
Love and peace without alloy;
Humbly now we bow before Thee,
And our all to Thee resign;
For the kingdom, power, and glory,
Are, O Lord, for ever Thine. Languages: English Tune Title: BENEVOLENCE
Lord, Thou lov'st the cheerful giver
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