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Blessed Jesus, at Your Word

Author: Tobias Clausnitzer; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Voices United #500 (1996) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Topics: Word of God Lyrics: 1 Blessed Jesus, at your word we have come again to hear you; let our hearts and souls be stirred and in glowing faith be near you. As the promises here given draw us wholly up to heaven. 2 All our knowledge, sense, and sight lie in deepest darkness shrouded till your Spirit breaks the night, filling us with light unclouded. All good thoughts and all good living come but by your gracious giving. 3 Radiance of God's glory bright, Light of light from God proceeding, Jesus, send your blessed light; help our hearing, speaking, heeding, that our prayers and songs may please you, as with grateful hearts we praise you. Languages: English Tune Title: LIEBSTER JESU
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Break Now the Bread of Life

Author: Mary Artemisia Lathbury Hymnal: Voices United #501 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Word of God First Line: Break now the bread of life, Saviour, to me Lyrics: 1 Break now the bread of life, Saviour, to me, as once you broke the loaves beside the sea. Beyond the sacred page I seek you, Lord; my spirit waits for you, O Living Word. 2 Bless your own truth, dear Christ, to me, to me, as when you blessed the bread by Galilee; then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall, and I shall find my peace, my all-in-all. Languages: English Tune Title: BREAD OF LIFE

We are marching in the light of God (Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkos')

Author: Anders Nyberg, b. 1955 Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #152 (2004) Topics: The Temple The People of God Languages: English; Xhosa Tune Title: SIYAHAMBA

The love of God comes close

Author: John L. Bell, 1949- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #474 (1997) Meter: 7.6.6.6.8.8.8 Topics: God Love and Grace of; Jesus Christ Son of God Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27 Languages: English Tune Title: RHOSYMEDRE

The Kingdom of God

Author: Mary R. Bittner Hymnal: Water from the Rock #p.23 (2004) Topics: Appreciation Kingdom of God, Nature of the Church First Line: The kingdom of God is like a light in the darkness

Spirt of God

Author: Miriam Therese Winter Hymnal: Worship in Song #12 (1996) Topics: Spirit of God First Line: Spirit of God in the clear running water Refrain First Line: fill the earth, bring it to birth and blow Tune Title: [Spirit of God in the clear running water]
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The Lord Jehovah reigns

Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #54 (1917) Topics: God Justice of; Justice of God; God Justice of; Justice of God; Adoration Of God; God Adoration of; Glory Of God; God Condescension of; God Glory of; God Grace of ; God Greatness of ; Grace Of God; God Majesty, of; God Sovereignty of ; God Wisdom of; Greatness of God; Wrath Of God; Power Of God; Omnipotence of God; Sovereignty of God Lyrics: 1 The Lord Jehovah reigns, His throne is built on high; The garments He assumes Are light and majesty: His glories shine with beams so bright, No mortal eye can bear the sight. 2 The thunders of His hand Keep the wide world in awe; His wrath and justice stand To guard His holy law; And where His love resolves to bless, His truth confirms and seals the grace. 3 Through all His mighty works Amazing wisdom shines; Confounds the powers of hell, And breaks their dark designs; Strong is His arm and shall fulfil His great decrees and sovereign will. 4 And will this sovereign King Of glory condescend? And will He write His name, My Father and my Friend? I love His name, I love His word: Join all my powers to praise the Lord! Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GODRIC
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The Perfections and Providence of God; or, General Providence and Special Grace

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.) #64a (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God; Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God First Line: High in the heavens, eternal God Lyrics: 1 High in the heavens, eternal God, Thy goodness in full glory shines; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils and darkens thy designs. 2 Forever firm thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep; Wise are the wonders of thy hands, Thy judgments are a mighty deep. 3 Thy providence is kind and large, Both man and beast thy bounty share; The whole creation is thy charge, But saints are thy peculiar care. 4 My God, how excellent thy grace! Whence all our hope and comfort springs; The sons of Adam in distress, Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 5 From the provisions of thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast; There mercy like a river flows, And brings salvation to our taste. 6 Life, like a fountain rich and free, Springs from the presence of my Lord; And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promis'd in thy word. Scripture: Psalm 36:5-9 Languages: English
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Practical Atheism exposed; or, the Being and Attributes of God asserted

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.) #64b (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God; Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God First Line: While men grow bold in wicked ways Lyrics: 1 While men grow bold in wicked ways, And yet a God they own, My heart within me often says, "Their thoughts believe there's none. 2 Their thoughts and ways at once declare, (What e'er their lips profess) God hath no wrath for them to fear, Nor will they seek his grace. 3 What strange self-flattery blinds their eyes! But there's a hastening hour, When they shall see with sore surprise The terrors of thy power. 4 Thy justice shall maintain its throne, Though mountains melt away; Thy judgments are a world unknown, A deep, unfathom'd sea. 5 Above the heavens' created rounds, Thy mercies, Lord, extend; Thy truth out-lives the narrow bounds, Where time and nature end. 6 Safety to man thy goodness brings, Nor overlooks the beast; Beneath the shadow of thy wings Thy children chuse to rest. 7 [From thee, when creature-streams run low. And mortal comforts die, Perpetual springs of life shall flow, And raise our pleasures high. 8 Though all created light decay, And death close up our eyes, Thy presence makes eternal day Where clouds can never rise. Scripture: Psalm 36:1-2 Languages: English
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The Perfections and Providence of God; or, General Providence and Special Grace

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #64a (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God; Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God First Line: High in the heavens, eternal God Lyrics: 1 High in the heavens, eternal God, Thy goodness in full glory shines; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils and darkens thy designs. 2 Forever firm thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep; Wise are the wonders of thy hands, Thy judgments are a mighty deep. 3 Thy providence is kind and large, Both man and beast thy bounty share; The whole creation is thy charge, But saints are thy peculiar care. 4 My God, how excellent thy grace! Whence all our hope and comfort springs; The sons of Adam in distress, Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 5 From the provisions of thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast; There mercy like a river flows, And brings salvation to our taste. 6 Life, like a fountain rich and free, Springs from the presence of my Lord; And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promis'd in thy word. Scripture: Psalm 36:5-9 Languages: English
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Practical Atheism exposed; or, the Being and Attributes of God asserted

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #64b (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God; Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God First Line: While men grow bold in wicked ways Lyrics: 1 While men grow bold in wicked ways, And yet a God they own, My heart within me often says, "Their thoughts believe there's none. 2 Their thoughts and ways at once declare, (What e'er their lips profess) God hath no wrath for them to fear, Nor will they seek his grace. 3 What strange self-flattery blinds their eyes! But there's a hastening hour, When they shall see with sore surprise The terrors of thy power. 4 Thy justice shall maintain its throne, Though mountains melt away; Thy judgments are a world unknown, A deep, unfathom'd sea. 5 Above the heaven's created rounds, Thy mercies, Lord, extend; Thy truth out-lives the narrow bounds, Where time and nature end. 6 Safety to man thy goodness brings, Nor overlooks the beast; Beneath the shadow of thy wings Thy children chuse to rest. 7 [From thee, when creature-streams run low. And mortal comforts die, Perpetual springs of life shall flow, And raise our pleasures high. 8 Though all created light decay, And death close up our eyes, Thy presence makes eternal day Where clouds can never rise. Scripture: Psalm 36:9 Languages: English
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The Wickedness of Man, and the Majesty of God; or Practical Atheism exposed

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.) #65 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God; Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God First Line: When man grows bold in sin Lyrics: 1 When man grows bold in sin, My heart within me cries, "He hath no faith of God within, "Nor fear before his eyes. 2 [He walks awhile conceal'd In a self-flattering dream, Till his dark crimes, at once reveal'd, Expose his hateful name.] 3 His heart is false and foul, His words are smooth and fair; Wisdom is banish'd from his soul, And leaves no goodness there. 4 He plots upon his bed New mischiefs to fulfil; He sets his heart, and hand, and head To practise all that's ill. 5 But there's a dreadful God, Tho' men renounce his fear; His justice, hid behind the cloud, Shall one great day appear. 6 His truth transcends the sky, In heaven his mercies dwell; Deep as the sea his judgments lie, His anger burns to hell. 7 How excellent his love, Whence all our safety springs! Oh never let my soul remove From underneath his wings. Scripture: Psalm 36:1-7 Languages: English
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The Wickedness of Man, and the Majesty of God; or Practical Atheism exposed

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #65 (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God; Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God First Line: When man grows bold in sin Lyrics: 1 When man grows bold in sin, My heart within me cries, "He hath no faith of God within, "Nor fear before his eyes. 2 [He walks awhile conceal'd In a self-flattering dream, Till his dark crimes, at once reveal'd, Expose his hateful name.] 3 His heart is false and foul, His words are smooth and fair; Wisdom is banish'd from his soul, And leaves no goodness there. 4 He plots upon his bed New mischiefs to fulfil; He sets his heart, and hand, and head To practise all that's ill. 5 But ther's a dreadful God, Tho' men renounce his fear; His justice, hid behind the cloud, Shall one great day appear. 6 His truth transcends the sky, In heaven his mercies dwell; Deep as the sea his judgments lie, His anger burns to hell. 7 How excellent his love, Whence all our safety springs! Oh never let my soul remove From underneath his wings. Scripture: Psalm 36:1-7 Languages: English
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The Perfections and Providence of God; or, General Providence and Special Grace

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.) #69 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God; Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God First Line: High in the heavens, eternal God Lyrics: 1 High in the heavens, eternal God, Thy goodness in full glory shines; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils and darkens thy designs. 2 Forever firm thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep; Wise are the wonders of thy hands, Thy judgements are a mighty deep. 3 Thy providence is kind and large, Both man and beast thy bounty share; The whole creation is thy charge, But saints are thy peculiar care. 4 My God, how excellent thy grace! Whence all our hope and comfort springs; The sons of Adam in distress, Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 5 From the provisions of thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast; There mercy like a river flows, And brings salvation to our taste. 6 Life, like a fountain rich and free, Springs from the presence of my Lord; And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promis'd in thy word. Scripture: Psalm 36:5-9 Languages: English
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The Perfections and Providence of God; or, General Providence and Special Grace

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #69 (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God; Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God First Line: High in the heavens, eternal God Lyrics: 1 High in the heavens, eternal God, Thy goodness in full glory shines; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils and darkens thy designs. 2 Forever firm thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep; Wise are the wonders of thy hands, Thy judgements are a mighty deep. 3 Thy providence is kind and large, Both man and beast thy bounty share; The whole creation is thy charge, But saints are thy peculiar care. 4 My God, how excellent thy grace! Whence all our hope and comfort springs; The sons of Adam in distress, Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 5 From the provisions of thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast; There mercy like a river flows, And brings salvation to our taste. 6 Life, like a fountain rich and free, Springs from the presence of my Lord; And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promis'd in thy word. Scripture: Psalm 36:5-9 Languages: English
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Practical Atheism exposed; or, the Being and Attributes of God asserted

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.) #70 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God; Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God First Line: While men grow bold in wicked ways Lyrics: 1 While men grow bold in wicked ways, And yet a God they own, My heart within me often says, "Their thoughts believe there's none. 2 Their thoughts and ways at once declare, (What e'er their lips profess) God hath no wrath for them to fear, Nor will they seek his grace. 3 What strange self-flattery blinds their eyes! But there's a hastening hour, When they shall see with sore surprise The terrors of thy power. 4 Thy justice shall maintain its throne, Though mountains melt away; Thy judgements are a world unknown, A deep, unfathom'd sea. 5 Above the heavens' created rounds, Thy mercies, Lord, extend; Thy truth out-lives the narrow bounds, Where time and nature end. 6 Safety to man thy goodness brings, Nor overlooks the beast; Beneath the shadow of thy wings Thy children chuse to rest. 7 [From thee, when creature-streams run low. And mortal comforts die, Perpetual springs of life shall flow, And raise our pleasures high. 8 Though all created light decay, And death close up our eyes, Thy presence makes eternal day Where clouds can never rise. Scripture: Psalm 36:1-2 Languages: English
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Practical Atheism exposed; or, the Being and Attributes of God asserted

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #70 (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God; Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God First Line: While men grow bold in wicked ways Lyrics: 1 While men grow bold in wicked ways, And yet a God they own, My heart within me often says, "Their thoughts believe there's none. 2 Their thoughts and ways at once declare, (What e'er their lips profess) God hath no wrath for them to fear, Nor will they seek his grace. 3 What strange self-flattery blinds their eyes! But there's a hastening hour, When they shall see with sore surprise The terrors of thy power. 4 Thy justice shall maintain its throne, Though mountains melt away; Thy judgements are a world unknown, A deep, unfathom'd sea. 5 Above the heavens' created rounds, Thy mercies, Lord, extend; Thy truth out-lives the narrow bounds, Where time and nature end. 6 Safety to man thy goodness brings, Nor overlooks the beast; Beneath the shadow of thy wings Thy children chuse to rest. 7 [From thee, when creature-streams run low. And mortal comforts die, Perpetual springs of life shall flow, And raise our pleasures high. 8 Though all created light decay, And death close up our eyes, Thy presence makes eternal day Where clouds can never rise. Scripture: Psalm 36:9 Languages: English
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The Wickedness of Man, and the Majesty of God; or Practical Atheism exposed

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.) #71 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God; Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God First Line: When man grows bold in sin Lyrics: 1 When man grows bold in sin, My heart within me cries, "He hath no faith of God within, "Nor fear before his eyes. 2 [He walks awhile conceal'd In a self-flattering dream, Till his dark crimes, at once reveal'd, Expose his hateful name.] 3 His heart is false and foul, His words are smooth and fair; Wisdom is banish'd from his soul, And leaves no goodness there. 4 He plots upon his bed New mischiefs to fulfil; He sets his heart, and hand, and head To practise all that's ill. 5 But there's a dreadful God, Tho' men renounce his fear; His justice, hid behind the cloud, Shall one great day appear. 6 His truth transcends the sky, In heaven his mercies dwell; Deep as the sea his judgements lie, His anger burns to hell. 7 How excellent his love, Whence all our safety springs! Oh never let my soul remove From underneath his wings. Scripture: Psalm 36:1-7 Languages: English
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The Wickedness of Man, and the Majesty of God; or Practical Atheism exposed

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #71 (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God; Attributes of God; Mercies and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Providence and Perfection of God First Line: When man grows bold in sin Lyrics: 1 When man grows bold in sin, My heart within me cries, "He hath no faith of God within, "Nor fear before his eyes. 2 [He walks awhile conceal'd In a self-flattering dream, Till his dark crimes, at once reveal'd, Expose his hateful name.] 3 His heart is false and foul, His words are smooth and fair; Wisdom is banish'd from his soul, And leaves no goodness there. 4 He plots upon his bed New mischiefs to fulfil; He sets his heart, and hand, and head To practise all that's ill. 5 But there's a dreadful God, Tho' men renounce his fear; His justice, hid behind the cloud, Shall one great day appear. 6 His truth transcends the sky, In heaven his mercies dwell; Deep as the sea his judgements lie, His anger burns to hell. 7 How excellent his love, Whence all our safety springs! Oh never let my soul remove From underneath his wings. Scripture: Psalm 36:1-7 Languages: English
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O Lve of God Most Full

Author: Oscar Clute (1837-1902) Hymnal: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #77 (1985) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: God the Father Love of God First Line: O love of God most full, O love of God most free Lyrics: 1 O love of God most full, O love of God most free, Come warm my heart, come fill my soul, Come lead me unto Thee. 2 Warm as the glowing sun So shines Thy love on me, It wraps me ‘round with kindly care, It draws me unto Thee. 3 The wildest sea is calm, The tempest brings no fear, The darkest night is full of light, Because Thy love is near. 4 O love of God most full, O love of God most free, It warms my heart, it fills my soul, With might it strengthens me. Tune Title: VANDEMAN

El que habita al abrigo de Dios (Those Who Dwell in the Shelter of God)

Author: Robert Savage; Luz Ester Rios de Cuna; Mary Louise Bringle Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #91C (2012) Topics: People of God / Church Suffering Refrain First Line: Oh yo quiero habitar al abrigo de Dios (How my heart longs to dwell in the shelter of God) Scripture: Psalm 91 Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: ABRIGO DE DIOS

The Love of God

Author: Frederick M. Lehman; Meir Ben Isaac Nehorai Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal 2008 #111 (2008) Meter: Irregular Topics: Praise, Adoration, Worship, Exaltation of God First Line: The love of God is greater far Refrain First Line: O love of God, how rich and pure! Languages: English Tune Title: LOVE OF GOD

I Am Kept by the Grace of God

Author: Jimmy Dowell Hymnal: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #118 (2018) Topics: Goodness of God; Grace of God Languages: English Tune Title: [I am kept by the grace of God]

Our Help Is in the Name of God the LORD

Author: Martin Tel Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #124A (2012) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10 Topics: People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; People of God / Church Serving; People of God / Church Suffering Scripture: Psalm 124 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 124TH (GENEVAN 124)
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O love of God, how rich and pure

Author: Frederick Martin Lehman, 1868-1953 Hymnal: Together in Song #151 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.6.8.6 with refrain Topics: Faithfulness of God; Mystery of God's Love First Line: The love of God is greater far Lyrics: 1 The love of God is greater far than tongue or pen can ever tell; it goes beyond the highest star, and reaches to the lowest hell. The guilty pair bowed down with care God gave his Son to win; his erring child he reconciled, and pardoned every sin. Refrain: O love of God, how rich and pure; how measureless and strong! It shall forevermore endure, the saints' and angels' song. 2 When time at last shall pass away, and earthly thrones and kingdoms fall; When those who here refuse to pray on rocks and hills and mountains call; God's love, so sure, shall still endure all measureless and strong, redeeming grace to Adam's race, the saints' and angels' song. [Refrain] 3 Could we with ink the ocean fill, and were the skies of parchment made; were every stalk on earth a quill, and everyone a scribe by trade; to write the love of God above would drain the ocean dry; nor could the scroll contain the whole, though stretched from sky to sky. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: THE LOVE OF GOD
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The Wisdom of God in his Works

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.) #197 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works; Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works First Line: Songs of immortal praise belong Lyrics: 1 Songs of immortal praise belong To my almighty God; He has my heart and he my tongue To spread his name abroad. 2 How great the works his hands has wrought! How glorious in our sight! And men in every age have sought His wonders with delight. 3 How fair and beauteous nature's frame! How wise th' eternal mind! His counsels never change the scheme That his first thoughts design'd. 4 When he redeem'd his chosen sons, He fix'd his covenant sure; The orders that his lips pronounce, To endless years endure. 5 Nature and time, and earth and skies, Thy heavenly skill proclaim; What shall we do to make us wise, But learn to read thy name? 6 To fear thy power, to trust thy grace, Is our divinest skill! And he's the wisest of our race That best obeys thy will. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English
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The Wisdom of God in his Works

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #197 (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works; Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works First Line: Songs of immortal praise belong Lyrics: 1 Songs of immortal praise belong To my almighty God; He has my heart and he my tongue To spread his name abroad. 2 How great the works his hands has wrought! How glorious in our sight! And men in every age have sought His wonders with delight. 3 How fair and beauteous nature's frame! How wise th' eternal mind! His counsels never change the scheme That his first thoughts design'd. 4 When he redeem'd his chosen sons, He fix'd his covenant sure: The orders that his lips pronounce, To endless years endure. 5 Nature and time, and earth and skies, Thy heavenly skill proclaim; What shall we do to make us wise, But learn to read thy name? 6 To fear thy power, to trust thy grace, Is our divinest skill And he's the wisest of our race That best obeys thy will. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English
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The Perfections of 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.) #198a (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works; Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works First Line: Great is the Lord; his works of might Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord; his works of might Demand our noblest songs; Let his assembled saints unite Their harmony of tongues. 2 Great is the mercy of the Lord, He gives his children food; And ever mindful of his word, He makes his promise good. 3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came To seal his covenant sure; Holy and reverend is his name, His ways are just and pure. 4 They that would grow divinely wise, Must with his fear begin; Our fairest proof of knowledge lies In hating every sin. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English
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The Perfections of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #198a (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works; Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works First Line: Great is the Lord; his works of might Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord; his works of might Demand our noblest songs; Let his assembled saints unite Their harmony of tongues. 2 Great is the mercy of the Lord, He gives his children food; And ever mindful of his word, He makes his promise good. 3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came To seal his covenant sure; Holy and reverend is his name, His ways are just and pure. 4 They that would grow divinely wise, Must with his fear begin; Our fairest proof of knowledge lies In hating every sin. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English
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The Wisdom of God in his Works

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.) #209b (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works; Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works First Line: Songs of immortal praise belong Lyrics: 1 Songs of immortal praise belong To my almighty God; He has my heart and he my tongue To spread his name abroad. 2 How great the works his hands has wrought! How glorious in our sight! And men in every age have sought His wonders with delight. 3 How fair and beauteous nature's frame! How wise th' eternal mind! His counsels never change the scheme That his first thoughts design'd. 4 When he redeem'd his chosen sons, He fix'd his covenant sure; The orders that his lips pronounce, To endless years endure. 5 Nature and time, and earth and skies, Thy heavenly skill proclaim; What shall we do to make us wise, But learn to read thy name? 6 To fear thy power, to trust thy grace, Is our divinest skill! And he's the wisest of our race That best obeys thy will. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English
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The Wisdom of God in his Works

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #209b (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works; Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works First Line: Songs of immortal praise belong Lyrics: 1 Songs of immortal praise belong To my almighty God; He has my heart and he my tongue To spread his name abroad. 2 How great the works his hands has wrought! How glorious in our sight! And men in every age have sought His wonders with delight. 3 How fair and beauteous nature's frame! How wise th' eternal mind! His counsels never change the scheme That his first thoughts design'd. 4 When he redeem'd his chosen sons, He fix'd his covenant sure; The orders that his lips pronounce, To endless years endure. 5 Nature and time, and earth and skies, Thy heavenly skill proclaim; What shall we do to make us wise, But learn to read thy name? 6 To fear thy power, to trust thy grace, Is our divinest skill! And he's the wisest of our race That best obeys thy will. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English
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The Perfections of God

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.) #210 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works; Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works First Line: Great is the Lord; his works of might Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord; his works of might Demand our noblest songs; Let his assembled saints unite Their harmony of tongues. 2 Great is the mercy of the Lord, He gives his children food; And ever mindful of his word, He makes his promise good. 3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came To seal his covenant sure; Holy and reverend is his name, His ways are just and pure. 4 They that would grow divinely wise, Must with his fear begin; Our fairest proof of knowledge lies In hating every sin. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English
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The Perfections of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #210 (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works; Attributes of God; Faithfulness Of God; Goodness of God; Perfections of God; Wisdom of God in his works First Line: Great is the Lord; his works of might Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord; his works of might Demand our noblest songs; Let his assembled saints unite Their harmony of tongues. 2 Great is the mercy of the Lord, He gives his children food; And ever mindful of his word, He makes his promise good. 3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came To seal his covenant sure; Holy and reverend is his name, His ways are just and pure. 4 They that would grow divinely wise, Must with his fear begin; Our fairest proof of knowledge lies In hating every sin. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

Lamb of God

Author: Twila Paris Hymnal: Renew! Songs and Hymns for Blended Worship #214 (1995) Topics: Service of the Table Lamb of God Songs First Line: Your only son, no sin to hide Refrain First Line: O Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God Languages: English Tune Title: [Your only Son, no sin to hide]
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The Greatness of 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.) #255a (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God First Line: My God, my King, thy various praise Lyrics: 1 My God, my King, thy various praise Shall fill the remnant of my days; Thy grace employ my humble tongue Till death and glory raise the song. 2 The wings of every hour shall bear Some thankful tribute to thine ear; And every setting sun shall see New works of duty done for thee. 3 Thy truth and justice I'll proclaim; Thy bounty flows, an endless stream; Thy mercy swift; thine anger slow, But dreadful to the stubborn foe. 4 Thy works with sovereign glory shine; And speak thy Majesty divine; Let every realm with joy proclaim The sound and honour of thy name. 5 Let distant times and nations raise The long succession of thy praise: And unborn ages make my song The joy and triumph of their tongue. 6 But who can speak thy wondrous deeds! Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds; Vast and unsearchable thy ways, Vast and immortal be thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English
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The Greatness of 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.) #255b (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God First Line: Long as I live I'll bless thy name Lyrics: 1 Long as I live I'll bless thy name, My King, my God of love; My work and joy shall be the same, In the bright world above. 2 Great is the Lord, his power unknown, And let his praise be great; I'll sing the honours of thy throne, Thy works of grace repeat. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue; And while my lips rejoice, The men that hear my sacred song Shall join their cheerful voice. 4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name, And children learn thy ways; Ages to come thy truth proclaim, And nations sound thy praise. 5 Thy glorious deeds of antient date Shall through the world be known; Thine arm of power, thy heavenly state, With public splendor shown. 6 The world is manag'd by thy hands, Thy saints are rul'd by love; And thine eternal kingdom stands, Tho' rocks and hills remove. Scripture: Psalm 145:1-7 Languages: English
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The Greatness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #255a (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God First Line: My God, my King, thy various praise Lyrics: 1 My God, my King, thy various praise Shall fill the remnant of my days; Thy grace employ my humble tongue Till death and glory raise the song. 2 The wings of every hour shall bear Some thankful tribute to thine ear; And every setting sun shall see New works of duty done for thee. 3 Thy truth and justice I'll proclaim; Thy bounty flows, an endless stream; Thy mercy swift; thine anger slow, But dreadful to the stubborn foe. 4 Thy works with sovereign glory shine; And speak thy Majesty divine; Let every realm with joy proclaim The sound and honour of thy name. 5 Let distant times and nations raise The long succession of thy praise: And unborn ages make my song The joy and triumph of their tongue. 6 But who can speak thy wondrous deeds! Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds; Vast and unsearchable thy ways, Vast and immortal be thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English
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The Greatness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #255b (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God First Line: Long as I live I'll bless thy name Lyrics: 1 Long as I live I'll bless thy name, My King, my God of love; My work and joy shall be the same, In the bright world above. 2 Great is the Lord, his power unknown, And let his praise be great; I'll sing the honours of thy throne, Thy works of grace repeat. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue; And while my lips rejoice, The men that hear my sacred song Shall join their cheerful voice. 4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name, And children learn thy ways; Ages to come thy truth proclaim, And nations sound thy praise. 5 Thy glorious deeds of antient date Shall through the world be known; Thine arm of power, thy heavenly state, With public splendor shown. 6 The world is manag'd by thy hands, Thy saints are rul'd by love; And thine eternal kingdom stands, Tho' rocks and hills remove. Scripture: Psalm 145:1-7 Languages: English
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The Goodness of 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.) #256 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God First Line: Sweet is the memory of thy grace Lyrics: 1 Sweet is the memory of thy grace, My God, my heavenly King; Let age to age thy righteousness In sounds of glory sing. 2 God reigns on high, but ne'er confines His goodness to the skies; Through the whole earth his bounty shines, And every want supplies. 3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait On Thee for daily food, Thy liberal hand provides their meat, And fills their mouths with good. 4 How kind are thy compassions Lord! How slow thine anger moves! But soon he sends his pardoning word To cheer the souls he loves. 5 Creatures with all their endless race Thy power and praise proclaim; But saints that taste thy richer grace Delight to bless thy name. Scripture: Psalm 145:7-10 Languages: English
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The Goodness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #256 (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God First Line: Sweet is the memory of thy grace Lyrics: 1 Sweet is the memory of thy grace, My God, my heavenly King: Let age to age thy righteousness In sounds of glory sing. 2 God reigns on high, but ne'er confines His goodness to the skies; Through the whole earth his bounty shines, And every want supplies. 3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait On Thee for daily food, Thy liberal hand provides their meat, And fills their mouths with good. 4 How kind are thy compassions Lord! How slow thine anger moves! But soon he sends his pardoning word To cheer the souls he loves. 5 Creatures with all their endless race Thy power and praise proclaim; But saints that taste thy richer grace Delight to bless thy name. Scripture: Psalm 145:7-10 Languages: English
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Mercy to Sufferers; or God 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.) #257a (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God First Line: Let every tongue thy goodness speak Lyrics: 1 Let every tongue thy goodness speak, Thou sovereign Lord of all; Thy strengthening hands uphold the weak, And raise the poor that fall. 2 When sorrow bows the spirit down, Or virtue lies distrest Beneath some proud oppressor's frown, Thou giv'st the mourners rest. 3 The Lord supports our sinking days, And guides our giddy youth; Holy and just are all his ways, And all his words are truth. 4 He knows the pains his servants feel, He hears his children cry, And their best wishes to fulfil His grace is ever nigh. 5 His mercy never shall remove From men of heart sincere; He saves the souls, whose humble love Is join'd with holy fear. 6 [His stubborn foes his sword shall slay, And pierce their hearts with pain; But none that serve the Lord shall say, "They sought his aid in vain.] 7 [My lips shall dwell upon his praise, And spread his fame abroad; Let all the sons of Adam raise The honours of their God.] Scripture: Psalm 145:17-21 Languages: English
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Mercy to Sufferers; or God hearing Prayer

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #257a (1790) Topics: Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God First Line: Let every tongue thy goodness speak Lyrics: 1 Let every tongue thy goodness speak, Thou sovereign Lord of all; Thy strengthening hands uphold the weak, And raise the poor that fall. 2 When sorrow bows the spirit down, Or virtue lies distrest Beneath some proud oppressor's frown, Thou giv'st the mourners rest. 3 The Lord supports our sinking days And guides our giddy youth; Holy and just are all his ways, And all his words are truth. 4 He knows the pains his servants feel, He hears his children cry, And their best wishes to fulfil His grace is ever nigh. 5 His mercy never shall remove From men of heart sincere; He saves the souls, whose humble love Is join'd with holy fear. 6 [His stubborn foes his sword shall slay, And pierce their hearts with pain; But none that serve the Lord shall say, "They sought his aid in vain.] 7 [My lips shall dwell upon his praise, And spread his fame abroad; Let all the sons of Adam raise The honours of their God.] Scripture: Psalm 145:14 Languages: English

How Can You Recognize a Child of God

Author: Margaret Pleasant Douroux, b. 1941 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #266 (2001) Topics: Children of God First Line: How can you recognize a child of God? Scripture: Romans 8:16 Languages: English Tune Title: [How can you recognize a child of God?]
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The Greatness of God

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.) #271b (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God First Line: My God, my King, thy various praise Lyrics: 1 My God, my King, thy various praise Shall fill the remnant of my days; Thy grace employ my humble tongue Till death and glory raise the song. 2 The wings of every hour shall bear Some thankful tribute to thine ear; And every setting sun shall see New works of duty done for thee. 3 Thy truth and justice I'll proclaim; Thy bounty flows, an endless stream; Thy mercy swift; thine anger slow, But dreadful to the stubborn foe. 4 Thy works with sovereign glory shine; And speak thy Majesty divine; Let every realm with joy proclaim The sound and honour of thy name. 5 Let distant times and nations raise The long succession of thy praise: And unborn ages make my song The joy and triumph of their tongue. 6 But who can speak thy wondrous deeds! Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds; Vast and unsearchable thy ways, Vast and immortal be thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English
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The Greatness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #271b (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God First Line: My God, my King, thy various praise Lyrics: 1 My God, my King, thy various praise Shall fill the remnant of my days; Thy grace employ my humble tongue Till death and glory raise the song. 2 The wings of every hour shall bear Some thankful tribute to thine ear; And every setting sun shall see New works of duty done for thee. 3 Thy truth and justice I'll proclaim; Thy bounty flows, an endless stream; Thy mercy swift; thine anger slow, But dreadful to the stubborn foe. 4 Thy works with sovereign glory shine; And speak thy Majesty divine; Let every realm with joy proclaim The sound and honour of thy name. 5 Let distant times and nations raise The long succession of thy praise: And unborn ages make my song The joy and triumph of their tongue. 6 But who can speak thy wondrous deeds! Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds; Vast and unsearchable thy ways, Vast and immortal be thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English
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The Greatness of God

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.) #272 (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God First Line: Long as I live I'll bless thy name Lyrics: 1 Long as I live I'll bless thy name, My King, my God of love; My work and joy shall be the same, In the bright world above. 2 Great is the Lord, his power unknown, And let his praise be great; I'll sing the honours of thy throne, Thy works of grace repeat. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue; And while my lips rejoice, The men that hear my sacred song Shall join their cheerful voice. 4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name, And children learn thy ways; Ages to come thy truth proclaim, And nations sound thy praise. 5 Thy glorious deeds of antient date Shall through the world be known; Thine arm of power, thy heavenly state, With public splendor shown. 6 The world is manag'd by thy hands, Thy saints are rul'd by love; And thine eternal kingdom stands, Tho' rocks and hills remove. Scripture: Psalm 145:1-7 Languages: English
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The Greatness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #272 (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God First Line: Long as I live I'll bless thy name Lyrics: 1 Long as I live I'll bless thy name, My King, my God of love; My work and joy shall be the same, In the bright world above. 2 Great is the Lord, his power unknown, And let his praise be great; I'll sing the honours of thy throne, Thy works of grace repeat. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue; And while my lips rejoice, The men that hear my sacred song Shall join their cheerful voice. 4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name, And children learn thy ways; Ages to come thy truth proclaim, And nations sound thy praise. 5 Thy glorious deeds of antient date Shall through the world be known; Thine arm of power, thy heavenly state, With public splendor shown. 6 The world is manag'd by thy hands, Thy saints are rul'd by love; And thine eternal kingdom stands, Tho' rocks and hills remove. Scripture: Psalm 145:1-7 Languages: English
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The Goodness of God

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.) #273a (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God First Line: Sweet is the memory of thy grace Lyrics: 1 Sweet is the memory of thy grace, My God, my heavenly King; Let age to age thy righteousness In sounds of glory sing. 2 God reigns on high, but ne'er confines His goodness to the skies; Through the whole earth his bounty shines, And every want supplies. 3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait On Thee for daily food, Thy liberal hand provides their meat, And fills their mouths with good. 4 How kind are thy compassions, Lord! How slow thine anger moves! But soon he sends his pardoning word To cheer the souls he loves. 5 Creatures with all their endless race Thy power and praise proclaim; But saints that taste thy richer grace Delight to bless thy name. Scripture: Psalm 145:7-10 Languages: English
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Mercy to Sufferers; or God 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.) #273b (1786) Topics: Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God First Line: Let every tongue thy goodness speak Lyrics: 1 Let every tongue thy goodness speak, Thou sovereign Lord of all; Thy strengthening hands uphold the weak, And raise the poor that fall. 2 When sorrow bows the spirit down, Or virtue lies distrest Beneath some proud oppressor's frown, Thou giv'st the mourners rest. 3 The Lord supports our sinking days, And guides our giddy youth; Holy and just are all his ways, And all his words are truth. 4 He knows the pains his servants feel, He hears his children cry, And their best wishes to fulfil His grace is ever nigh. 5 His mercy never shall remove From men of heart sincere; He saves the souls whose humble love Is join'd with holy fear. 6 [His stubborn foes his sword shall slay, And pierce their hearts with pain; But none that serve the Lord shall say, "They sought his aid in vain.] 7 [My lips shall dwell upon his praise, And spread his fame abroad; Let all the sons of Adam raise The honours of their God.] Scripture: Psalm 145:17-21 Languages: English
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The Goodness of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #273a (1787) Topics: Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God worthy of all praise; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God First Line: Sweet is the memory of thy grace Lyrics: 1 Sweet is the memory of thy grace, My God, my heavenly King; Let age to age thy righteousness In sounds of glory sing. 2 God reigns on high, but ne'er confines His goodness to the skies; Through the whole earth his bounty shines, And every want supplies. 3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait On Thee for daily food, Thy liberal hand provides their meat, And fills their mouths with good. 4 How kind are thy compassions, Lord! How slow thine anger moves! But soon he sends his pardoning word To cheer the souls he loves. 5 Creatures with all their endless race Thy power and praise proclaim; But saints that taste thy richer grace Delight to bless thy name. Scripture: Psalm 145:7-10 Languages: English

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