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The desert shall rejoice and blossom
Author: Gracia Grindal, 1943- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #783 (1997) Meter: 6.6.8.8 Topics: Children and Youth Our Hope in God; Our Hope in God First Line: The desert shall rejoice Lyrics: The desert shall rejoice and blossom as a rose;
1 it shall blossom abundantly
and rejoice with praise and singing.
The desert shall rejoice and blossom as a rose;
2 for the ears of the deaf shall hear
and the blind, their eyes be opened.
The desert shall rejoice and blossom as a rose;
3 for the tongue of the mute shall sing
and the lame will dance with gladness.
The desert shall rejoice and blossom as a rose;
4 for the ground will become a pool
and the dry land springs of water.
The desert shall rejoice and blossom as a rose;
5 as the ransomed return to God
and come singing back to Zion.
The desert shall rejoice and blossom as a rose;
6 unto Zion we come with joy,
for our God has come to save us. Scripture: Isaiah 35 Languages: English Tune Title: STERLING
The desert shall rejoice and blossom
Grief of ending, wordless sorrow
Author: Brian A. Wren, 1936- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #602 (1997) Topics: Our Hope in God Lyrics: 1 Grief of ending, wordless sorrow,
pain of parting, dry or weeping,
on our lips and in our bodies,
loving God, to you we offer.
2 Times remembered, joy discovered,
love and friendship, voice and gesture,
precious, lovely, one and only,
giving God, we tell and treasure.
3 Word of promise, lift our singing,
blending grieving with believing.
In your hands is all completed,
lasting God, our hope and measure.
4 Christ among us, Spirit-breathing,
safe companion, in your keeping,
death is birth to resurrection,
living God, our joy forever. Scripture: Luke 23:46 Languages: English Tune Title: MOUNT AUBURN
Grief of ending, wordless sorrow
Let us hope when hope seems hopeless
Author: David Beebe, 1931- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #792 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Our Hope in God Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 Languages: English Tune Title: LET US HOPE
Let us hope when hope seems hopeless
The church's one foundation
Author: Samuel John Stone, 1839-1900; Fernand Barth, 1932 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #479 (1997) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Our Hope in God Lyrics: 1 The church's one foundation
is Jesus Christ our Lord;
we are his new creation
by water and the word:
from heaven he came and sought us
that we might ever be
his living servant people,
by his own death set free.
2 Called forth from every nation,
yet one o'er all the earth,
our charter of salvation,
one Lord, one faith, one birth,
one holy name professing
and at one table fed,
to one hope we are pressing,
be Christ's own Spirit led.
3 Though with a scornful wonder
the world sees us oppressed,
by schisms rent asunder,
by heresies distressed,
yet saints their watch are keeping;
their cry goes up, "How long?"
But soon the night of weeping
shall be the morn of song.
4 'Mid toil and tribulation,
and tumult of our war,
we wait the consummation
of peace forevermore;
till with the vision glorious
our longing eyes are blest,
and the great church victorious
shall be the church at rest.
5 We now on earth have union
with God the Three-in-One,
and share, through faith, communion
with those whose rest is won, –
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we,
like them, the meek and lowly,
on high may dwell with thee.
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FRENCH -
1 L’église universelle
a pour roc Jésus-Christ;
elle est l’oeuvre nouvelle
que sa parole fit.
Habitant le ciel même,
il vint se l’attacher,
et, par un don suprême,
mourut pour la sauver!
2 L’église en sa prière
unit à leur Sauveur
les peuples de la terre,
soumis au seul Seigneur.
C’est son nom qu’elle acclame,
son pain qui la nourrit;
elle verse à toute âme
l’espoir qui la guérit.
3 Honnie et méconnue,
menant de durs combats,
elle attend la venue
de la paix ici-bas.
Contemplant par avance
la fin de son tourment,
la grande délivrance,
le repos permanent.
4 Aujourd’hui, sur la terre,
elle est unie à Dieu,
et, par un saint mystère,
aux élus du saint lieu.
Rends-nous, comme eux, fidèles,
et reçois-nous, Seigneur,
dans la vie éternelle,
dans l’éternel bonheur!
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HUNGARIAN -
1 Az egyháznak a Jézus a fundámentoma,
A szent Ígére épült fel lelki temploma.
Leszállt a mennyből hívni és eljegyezni őt,
Megváltva drága vérén a váltságban hívőt.
2 Kihívott minden népből egy lelki népet itt,
Kit egy Úr, egy keresztség és egy hit egyesít.
Csak egy nevet magasztal, csak egy cél vonja őt,
és egy terített asztal ád néki új erőt.
3 A világ fejedelme feltámad ellene,
Vagy hamis tudománytól gyaláztatik neve,
S míg egykor felderül majd az Úrnak hajnala,
Csak virrasztói kérdik: Meddig az éjszaka?
4 Sok bajban, küzdelemben meghajszolt, megvetett,
De szent megújulásért és békéért eped,
Míg látomása egykor dicsőn beteljesül,
S a győzedelmes egyház Urával egyesül.
5 A három-egy Istennel már itt e földön egy,
S az üdvözült sereggel egy nép és egy sereg.
Ó mily áldott reménység: Ha itt időnk lejár,
Te boldog szenteiddel fenn Nálad béke vár! Scripture: John 3:5 Languages: English; French; Hungarian Tune Title: AURELIA
The church's one foundation
"Abba, Abba, hear us," we cry
Author: Andrew Donaldson, 1951- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #785 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Our Hope in God Scripture: Romans 8:15-27 Languages: English Tune Title: ARIRANG
"Abba, Abba, hear us," we cry
The kingdom of God is justice and joy
Author: Bryn A. Rees, 1911-1983 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #787 (1997) Meter: 5.5.5.5.6.5.6.5 Topics: Our Hope in God First Line: The kingdom of God Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6 Languages: English Tune Title: OUT SKERRIES
The kingdom of God is justice and joy
O God, our Father in heaven
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #789 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Our Hope in God Scripture: Luke 11:2-4 Languages: English Tune Title: PATER NOSTER (WEST INDIAN)
O God, our Father in heaven
O day of God, draw nigh
Author: Robert B. Y. Scott, 1899-1987 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #786 (1997) Topics: Our Hope in God Scripture: Isaiah 12 Languages: English Tune Title: NARENZA
O day of God, draw nigh
Lord of the living
Author: Fred Kaan, 1929- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #603 (1997) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Topics: Our Hope in God First Line: Lord of the living, in your name assembled Lyrics: 1 Lord of the living, in your name assembled,
we join to thank you for the life remembered.
Father, have mercy, to your children giving
hope in believing.
2 Help us to treasure all that will remind us
of the enrichment in the days behind us.
Your love has set us in the generations,
God of creation.
3 May we, whenever tempted to dejection,
strongly recapture thoughts of resurrection.
You gave us Jesus to defeat our sadness
with Easter gladness.
4 Lord, you can lift us from the grave of sorrow
into the presence of your own tomorrow;
give to your people for the day's affliction
your benediction.
Scripture: Psalm 90:1 Languages: English Tune Title: FLEMMING
Lord of the living
Here, O my Lord, I see thee
Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #543 (1997) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Our Hope in God First Line: Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face Lyrics: 1 Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face;
here would I touch and handle things unseen,
here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace,
and all my weariness upon thee lean.
2 Here would we feed upon the bread of God,
here drink with thee the royal wine of heaven;
here would we lay aside each earthly load,
here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven.
3 This is the hour of banquet and of song;
this is the heavenly table for us spread;
here let us feast, and, feasting, still prolong
this fellowship in thee, our living bread.
4 Too soon we rise; the symbols disappear.
The feast, though not the love, is past and gone;
the bread and wine remove, but thou art here,
nearer than ever, still our shield and sun.
5 We have no help but thine, nor do we need
another arm but thine to lean upon;
it is enough, my Lord, enough indeed;
our strength is in thy might, thy might alone.
6 Mine is the sin, but thine the righteousness;
mine is the guilt, but thine the cleansing blood.
Here is my robe, my refuge and my peace,
thy blood, thy righteousness, O Lord, my God.
7 Feast after feast thus comes and passes by,
yet, passing, points to the glad feast above,
giving sweet foretaste of the festal joy,
the Lamb's great marriage feast of bliss and love. Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: LANGRAN
Here, O my Lord, I see thee
Come, know my joy, the Maker says
Author: Andrew Donaldson, 1951- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #788 (1997) Topics: Our Hope in God First Line: "Come, know my joy," the Maker says Lyrics: 1 "Come, know my joy," the Maker says
and pours out works of power
that sear the sense, defy the mind
and fill the soul with awe,
and we with open mouth receive
God's gifts with infant need,
and, sight unfocussed, scarce perceive
Love's presence as we feed.
2 The feast we join is long begun;
God bids us welcome here to name
and use the sovereign gifts
within our human care.
With God's own joy some seem to soar,
a fierce and holy flame;
some gifts are thorns we scarce endure
to touch, of face, or name.
3 "Come, seek my face,"the Giver says,
"with heart and soul and strength;
let fear give way to love;
come, step upon the waves of faith."
Dear Giver, Gift, we seek your face:
you share our thorn, our scar.
We learn your joy when by your grace
we share the gift we are.
4 "Come, learn of me," the Servant says
and multiplies a feast
of loaves and fish, of bread and wine,
transforming every guest.
"Come," says the Host, "from west and east
bring gifts to share– come eat!–
none lost or wasted when God's feast
of joy, will be complete." Scripture: Psalm 27:8 Languages: English Tune Title: FLIGHT OF THE EARLS
Come, know my joy, the Maker says
Christ is coming
Author: John Ross Macduff, 1818-1895 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #795 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Our Hope in God First Line: Christ is coming! let creation Lyrics: 1 Christ is coming! let creation
from its groans and labour cease;
let the glorious proclamation
hope restore and faith increase:
Christ is coming! Christ is coming!
Come, O blessed Prince of peace.
2 Earth can now but tell the story
of your bitter cross and pain;
we shall yet behold your glory,
Lord, when you return to reign:
Christ is coming! Christ is coming!
Let each heart repeat the strain.
3 With that blessed hope before us,
flutes are tuned and harps are strung;
let the mighty advent chorus
onward roll from tongue to tongue:
"Christ is coming! Christ is coming!
Let each heart repeat the song.
4 Long your exiles have been pining
for your promised rest and home,
but in heavenly glory shining,
soon the risen Christ shall come.
Christ is coming! Christ is coming!
Joyful, shout the victory psalm. Scripture: Romans 8:22-23 Languages: English Tune Title: UNSER HERRSCHER
Christ is coming
O perfect Love
Author: Dorothy Frances Gurney, 1858-1932 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #598 (1997) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Our Hope in God First Line: O perfect Love, all human though transcending Lyrics: 1 O perfect Love, all human thought transcending,
lowly we kneel in prayer before your throne,
that theirs may be the love which knows no ending,
whom you in holy love now join in one.
2 O perfect Life, be now their full assurance
of tender charity and steadfast faith,
of patient hope and quiet, brave endurance,
with childlike trust that fears nor pain nor death.
3 Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow;
grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife,
and to life's day the glorious morrow
that dawns upon eternal love and life.
Scripture: John 4:27 Languages: English Tune Title: O PERFECT LOVE
O perfect Love
Amazing grace
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807; William Cowper, 1731-1800 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #670 (1997) Topics: Our Hope in God First Line: Amazing grace, how sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
was blind, but now I see.
2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed.
3 Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come:
'tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
4 The Lord has promised good to me;
this word my hope secures;
God will my shield and portion be,
as long as life endures.
5 What thanks I owe you, and what love–
a boundless, endless store–
shall echo through the realms above
when time shall be no more.
6 When we've been there ten thousand years,
bright shining as the sun,
we've no less days to sing God's praise
than when we'd first begun.
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FRENCH -
1 Grâce infinie de notre Dieu
qui un jour m’a sauvé.
J’étais perdu, errant de lieu en lieux
quand il m’a retrouvé.
2 Ma vie fut complètement changée
du moment où j'ai cru.
Depuis ce jour
de tous les dangers,
sa grâce m’a secouru.
3 Dans mes épreuves et mes labeurs
suffisante est sa grâce.
Je peux toujours compter sa faveur
à chaque heure qui passe.
4 Quand nous aurons pendant mille ans
célébré ses louanges,
nous pourrons comme au commencement,
lui offrir nos hommages.
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CHINESE -
1 Qí yì ēn diǎn! He dēng gan tián!
Wǒ zuì yǐ dé shè miǎn!
Qián wǒ shī sàng, jīn bèi xún huí;
Xiā yǎn jīn dé kàn jiàn.
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MOHAWK -
1 Ioh ne ra a kwat ra o ten raht
ne se wa ah tsia tah kwen
wa ka a tsia a tah ton ha tie es kwe
ses ha tsia a tah tsen rion.
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CREE -
1 Mamaskach sakihiwewin
Kapimachihiwet
Pikwataw nikiwaihon
Anoch maka niwap
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OJIBWAY -
1 Kiheishawencikewin
kaapimaaci' ikoyaan
Ninkakippiinkwenaapan hsa
Nookom itahsh niwaap Scripture: Psalm 142:5 Languages: Chinese (Mandarin); Cree; English; French; Mohawk; Ojibway Tune Title: NEW BRITAIN
Amazing grace
We cannot own the sunlit sky
Author: Ruth Duck, 1947- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #717 (1997) Topics: Our Hope in God Scripture: Psalm 24:1 Languages: English Tune Title: ENDLESS SONG
We cannot own the sunlit sky
Shall we gather at the river
Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #797 (1997) Topics: Our Hope in God Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river,
where bright angel feet have trod,
with its crystal tide forever
flowing by the throne of God?
Refrain:
Yes, we’ll gather at the river,
the beautiful, the beautiful river,
gather with the saints at the river
that flows by the throne of God.
2 On the bosom of the river,
where the Saviour King we own,
we shall meet, and sorrow never
'neath the glory of the throne. [Refrain]
3 Ere we reach the shining river,
lay we every burden down;
grace our spirits will deliver,
and provide a robe and crown. [Refrain]
4 Soon we’ll reach the shining river,
soon our pilgrimage will cease;
soon our happy hearts will quiver
with the melody of peace. [Refrain] Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1 Languages: English Tune Title: HANSON PLACE
Shall we gather at the river
I'm not ashamed to own my Lord
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #393 (1997) Topics: Our Hope in God Lyrics: 1 I'm not ashamed to own my Lord,
or to defend his cause,
maintain the glory of his cross,
and honour all his laws.
2 Jesus, my Lord! I know his name,
his name is all my boast;
nor will he put my soul to shame,
nor let my hope be lost.
3 I know that safe with him remains,
protected by his power,
what I've committed to his trust
till the decisive hour.
4 Then will he own his servant's name,
before his Father's face,
and in the new Jerusalem
appoint my soul a place. Scripture: Matthew 25:21 Languages: English
I'm not ashamed to own my Lord
Lord God, you now have set your servant free
Author: Rae E. Whitney, 1927- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #791 (1997) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Our Hope in God Scripture: Luke 2:29-32 Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 1
Lord God, you now have set your servant free
O holy city, seen of John
Author: Walter Russell Bowie, 1882-1969 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #711 (1997) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Topics: Our Hope in God Lyrics: 1 O holy city, seen of John,
where Christ, the Lamb, doth reign,
within whose foursquare walls shall come
no night, nor need, nor pain,
and where the tears are wiped from eyes
that shall not weep again!
2 Hark, how from men whose lives are held
more cheap than merchandise,
from women struggling sore for bread,
from little children's cries,
there swells the sobbing human plaint
that bids thy walls arise.
3 Oh shame to us who rest content
while lust and greed for gain
in street and shop and tenement
wring gold from human pain,
and bitter lips in blind despair
cry “Christ hath died in vain!”
4 Give us, O God, the strength to build
the city that hath stood
too long a dream, whose laws are love,
whose crown is servanthood,
and where the sun that shineth is
God’s grace for human good.
5 Already in the mind of God
that city riseth fair:
lo, how its splendour challenges
the souls that greatly dare–
yea, bids us seize the whole of life
and build its glory there. Scripture: Hebrews 11:10 Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING SONG
O holy city, seen of John
Isaiah the prophet has written of old
Author: Joy F. Patterson, 1931- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #782 (1997) Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Topics: Our Hope in God Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-9 Languages: English Tune Title: ISAIAH THE PROPHET
Isaiah the prophet has written of old
Thy kingdom come—on bended knee
Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer, 1840-1929 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #784 (1997) Topics: Our Hope in God First Line: Thy kingdom come— on bended knee Lyrics: 1 Thy kingdom come– on bended knee
the passing ages pray,
and faithful souls have yearned to see
on earth that kingdom's day.
2 But the slow watches of the night
not less to God belong,
and for the everlasting right
the silent stars are strong.
3 And lo! already on the hills
the flags of dawn appear;
gird up your loins, ye prophet souls;
proclaim the day is near:
4 the day in whose clear-shining light
all wrong shall stand revealed,
when justice shall be clothed with might,
and every hurt be healed,
5 when knowledge, hand in hand with peace,
shall walk the earth abroad:
the day of perfect righteousness,
the promised day of God. Scripture: Isaiah 11:9 Languages: English Tune Title: IRISH
Thy kingdom come—on bended knee
Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
Author: Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760; John Wesley, 1703-1791 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #360 (1997) Topics: Our Hope in God Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
my beauty are, my glorious dress;
'midst flaming worlds, in these arrayed,
with joy shall I lift up my head.
2 Bold shall I stand in thy great day;
for who aught to my charge shall lay?
Fully absolved through these I am
from sin and fear, from guilt and shame.
3 When from the dust of death I rise
to claim my mansion in the skies,
even then this shall be all my plea,
Jesus hath lived, hath died for me.
4 Jesus, be endless praise to thee,
whose boundless mercy hath for me,
for me a full atonement made,
an everlasting ransom paid.
5 Oh let the deaf now hear thy voice;
now bid thy banished ones rejoice;
their beauty this, their glorious dress,
Jesus, thy blood and righteousness. Scripture: John 14:2 Languages: English
Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #687 (1997) Topics: Our Hope in God Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
Refrain:
This is my story; this is my song:
praising my Saviour all the day long;
this is my story; this is my song:
praising my Saviour all the day long.
2 Perfect submission, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
angels descending bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain]
3 Perfect submission, all is at rest;
I in my Saviour am happy and blest,
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love. [Refrain] Scripture: Hebrews 1:14 Languages: English Tune Title: ASSURANCE
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
Now the silence (Then the glory)
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #562 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Our Hope in God First Line: Now the silence Lyrics: Now the silence Now the peace
Now the empty hands uplifted
Now the kneeling Now the plea
Now the Father's arms in welcome
Now the hearing Now the power
Now the vessel brimmed for pouring
Now the body Now the blood
Now the joyful celebration
Then the glory Then the rest
Then the Sabbath peace unbroken
Then the garden Then the throne
Then the crystal river flowing
Then the splendour Then the life
Then the new creation singing
Then the marriage Then the love
Then the feast of joy unending.
Scripture: Psalm 141:2 Languages: English Tune Title: NOW
Now the silence (Then the glory)
For all the saints
Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1897 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #611 (1997) Meter: 10.10.10.4 Topics: Our Hope in God First Line: For all the saints who from their labours rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labours rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might,
thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight,
thou in the darkness drear their one true light.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
3 Oh, may thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold,
fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
and win with them the victor's crown of gold.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
4 O blest communion! fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
5 And when the fight is fierce, the warfare long,
steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
6 The golden evening brightens in the west;
soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest;
sweet is the calm of paradise the blest.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
7 But, lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day;
the saints triumphant rise in bright array:
the King of glory passes on his way.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE
For all the saints
Oh freedom, freedom is coming
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #725 (1997) Meter: Irregular Topics: Our Hope in God First Line: Oh freedom, oh freedom Refrain First Line: yes, I know Lyrics: 1 Oh freedom, oh freedom is coming,
freedom is coming.
Freedom is coming, oh yes, I know.
Refrain:
yes, I know, oh yes, I know,
oh yes, I know,
oh yes, I know, oh yes, I know.
2 Oh Jesus is coming, oh Jesus is coming,
Jesus is coming.
Jesus is coming, oh yes, I know. [Refrain]
3 Oh freedom, oh freedom is coming,
freedom is coming.
Freedom is coming, oh yes, I know. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 1:7 Languages: English Tune Title: OH, FREEDOM
Oh freedom, freedom is coming
Where is death's sting
Author: Godfrey Fox Bradby, 1863-c. 1929 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #790 (1997) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Our Hope in God First Line: Where is death's sting? We were not born to die Lyrics: 1 Where is death's sting? We were not born to die,
nor only for the life beyond the grave;
all that is beautiful in earth and sky,
all skill, all knowledge, all the powers we have,
are of your giving, and in them we view
no dust and ashes, but a part of you.
2 Laughter is yours, the laughter free from scorn,
and yours the smile upon a cheerful face:
yours, too, the tears, when love for love must mourn,
and death brings silence for a little space.
You give to us and do not take away:
the parting is but here, and for a day.
3 Fullness of life, in body, mind and soul;
"Who saves their life shall lose it," you have said:
a great adventure with a glorious goal;
nothing that lives in you is ever dead:
brave living here, and then, beyond the grave,
more life and more adventure for the brave. Scripture: Matthew 10:39 Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 1
Where is death's sting
Abide with me
Author: Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #794 (1997) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Our Hope in God First Line: Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide (Reste avec moi! C'est l'heure le jour baisse) Lyrics: 1 Abide with me! fast falls the eventide;
the darkness deepens, Lord, with me abide:
when other helpers fail and comforts flee,
help of the helpless, oh abide with me.
2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
change and decay in all around I see:
O thou who changest not, abide with me.
3 I need thy presence every passing hour;
what but thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who like thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, oh abide with me.
4 I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless;
ills have no weight and tears no bitterness:
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still if thou abide with me.
5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes,
shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies;
heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
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FRENCH -
1 Reste avec moi! C'est l'heure où le jour baisse;
l'ombre grandit, Seigneur, attarde-toi!
Tous les appuis manquent à ma faiblesse;
force du faible, O Christ, reste avec moi!
2 Le flot des jours rapidement s'écoule
leur gloire est vaine et leur bonheur déçoit;
tout change et meurt, tout chancelle et s'écroule;
toi qui ne changes point, reste avec moi!
3 J'ose implorer plus qu'un regard qui passe;
viens, comme à tes disciples, autrefois,
plein de douceur, de tendresse et de grâce,
et pour toujours, Seigneur, reste avec moi!
4 Heure après heure, il me faut ta présence,
le tentateur ne redoute que toi.
Qui donc prendrait contre lui ma défense?
Dans l'ombre ou la clarté, reste avec moi!
Scripture: Psalm 10:14 Languages: English; French Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide with me
And every one 'neath their vine and fig tree
Author: Shalom Altman Hymnal: The Book of Praise #796 (1997) Meter: 10.8.8.8 Topics: Our Hope in God Scripture: Micah 4:3-4 Languages: English Tune Title: SHALOM
And every one 'neath their vine and fig tree
Courage in Death, and Hope of the Resurrection
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.) #28a (1786) Topics: Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company First Line: When God is nigh, my faith is strong Lyrics: 1 When God is nigh, my faith is strong,
His arm is my almighty prop;
Be glad my heart, rejoice my tongue,
My dying flesh shall rest in hope.
2 Though in the dust I lay my head,
Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave
My soul for ever with the dead,
Nor lose thy children in the grave.
3 My flesh shall thy first call obey,
Shake off the dust, and rise on high;
Then shalt thou lead the wondrous way
Up to the throne above the sky.
4 There streams of endless pleasure flow;
And full discoveries of thy grace
[Which we but tasted here below]
Spread heavenly joys through all the place. Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Courage in Death, and Hope of the Resurrection
Support and Counsel from God without Merit
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.) #28b (1786) Topics: Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company First Line: Save me, O Lord, from every foe Lyrics: 1 Save me, O Lord, from every foe;
In thee my trust I place,
Though all the good that I can do
Can ne'er deserve thy grace;
2 Yet if my God prolong my breath,
The saints may still rejoice,
The saints, the glory of the earth,
The people of my choice.
3 Let heathens to their idols haste,
And worship wood or stone;
But my delightful lot is cast
Where the true God is known.
4 His hand provides my constant food,
He fills my daily cup;
Much am I pleas'd with present good,
But more rejoice in hope.
5 God is my portion and my joy;
His counsels are my light:
He gives me sweet advice by day,
And gentle hints by night.
6 My soul would all her thoughts approve
To his all-seeing eye;
Not death nor hell my hope shall move
While such a friend is nigh. Scripture: Psalm 16:1-8 Languages: English
Support and Counsel from God without Merit
Courage in Death, and Hope of the Resurrection
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #28a (1790) Topics: Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company First Line: When God is nigh, my faith is strong Lyrics: 1 When God is nigh, my faith is strong,
His arm is my almighty prop:
Be glad my heart, rejoice my tongue,
My dying flesh shall rest in hope.
2 Though in the dust I lay my head,
Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave
My soul for ever with the dead,
Nor lose thy children in the grave.
3 My flesh shall thy first call obey,
Shake off the dust, and rise on high;
Then shalt thou lead the wondrous way
Up to the throne above the sky.
4 There streams of endless pleasure flow;
And full discoveries of thy grace
(Which we but tasted here below)
Spread heavenly joys through all the place. Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Courage in Death, and Hope of the Resurrection
Support and Counsel from God without Merit
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #28b (1790) Topics: Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company First Line: Save me, O Lord, from every foe Lyrics: 1 Save me, O Lord, from every foe;
In thee my trust I place,
Though all the good that I can do
Can ne'er deserve thy grace:
2 Yet if my God prolong my breath,
The saints may still rejoice,
The saints, the glory of the earth,
The people of my choice.
3 Let heathens to their idols haste,
And worship wood or stone;
But my delightful lot is cast
Where the true God is known.
4 His hand provides my constant food,
He fills my daily cup;
Much am I pleas'd with present good,
But more rejoice in hope.
5 God is my portion and my joy;
His counsels are my light:
He gives me sweet advice by day,
And gentle hints by night.
6 My soul would all her thoughts approve
To his all-seeing eye;
Not death nor hell my hope shall move
While such a friend is nigh. Scripture: Psalm 16:1-8 Languages: English
Support and Counsel from God without Merit
Courage in Death, and Hope of the Resurrection
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.) #32a (1786) Topics: Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company First Line: When God is nigh, my faith is strong Lyrics: 1 When God is nigh, my faith is strong,
His arm is my almighty prop;
Be glad my heart, rejoice my tongue,
My dying flesh shall rest in hope.
2 Though in the dust I lay my head,
Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave
My soul for ever with the dead,
Nor lose thy children in the grave.
3 My flesh shall thy first call obey,
Shake off the dust, and rise on high;
Then shalt thou lead the wondrous way
Up to the throne above the sky.
4 There streams of endless pleasure flow;
And full discoveries of thy grace
[Which we but tasted here below]
Spread heavenly joys through all the place. Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Courage in Death, and Hope of the Resurrection
Support and Counsel from God without Merit
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.) #32b (1786) Topics: Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company First Line: Save me, O Lord, from every foe Lyrics: 1 Save me, O Lord, from every foe;
In thee my trust I place,
Though all the good that I can do
Can ne'er deserve thy grace;
2 Yet if my God prolong my breath,
The saints may still rejoice,
The saints, the glory of the earth,
The people of my choice.
3 Let heathens to their idols haste,
And worship wood or stone;
But my delightful lot is cast
Where the true God is known.
4 His hand provides my constant food,
He fills my daily cup;
Much am I pleas'd with present good,
But more rejoice in hope.
5 God is my portion and my joy;
His counsels are my light:
He gives me sweet advice by day,
And gentle hints by night.
6 My soul would all her thoughts approve
To his all-seeing eye;
Not death nor hell my hope shall move
While such a friend is nigh. Scripture: Psalm 16:1-8 Languages: English
Support and Counsel from God without Merit
Courage in Death, and Hope of the Resurrection
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #32a (1787) Topics: Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company First Line: When God is nigh, my faith is strong Lyrics: 1 When God is nigh, my faith is strong,
His arm is my almighty prop;
Be glad my heart, rejoice my tongue,
My dying flesh shall rest in hope.
2 Though in the dust I lay my head,
Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave
My soul for ever with the dead,
Nor lose thy children in the grave.
3 My flesh shall thy first call obey,
Shake off the dust, and rise on high;
Then shalt thou lead the wondrous way
Up to the throne above the sky.
4 There streams of endless pleasure flow;
And full discoveries of thy grace
[Which we but tasted here below]
Spread heavenly joys through all the place. Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Courage in Death, and Hope of the Resurrection
Support and Counsel from God without Merit
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #32b (1787) Topics: Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and Support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support form God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; Evidence of Grace; God all-sufficient; Good Works profit Man, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection and death of Christ; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company First Line: Save me, O Lord, from every foe Lyrics: 1 Save me, O Lord, from every foe;
In thee my trust I place,
Though all the good that I can do
Can ne'er deserve thy grace;
2 Yet if my God prolong my breath,
The saints may still rejoice,
The saints, the glory of the earth,
The people of my choice.
3 Let heathens to their idols haste,
And worship wood or stone;
But my delightful lot is cast
Where the true God is known.
4 His hand provides my constant food,
He fills my daily cup;
Much am I pleas'd with present good,
But more rejoice in hope.
5 God is my portion and my joy;
His counsels are my light:
He gives me sweet advice by day,
And gentle hints by night.
6 My soul would all her thoughts approve
To his all-seeing eye;
Not death nor hell my hope shall move
While such a friend is nigh. Scripture: Psalm 16:1-8 Languages: English
Support and Counsel from God without Merit
In Silence My Soul Thirsts
Author: Sheldon W. Sorge; Tammy Wiens Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #62A (2012) Topics: Assurance; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Comfort and Encouragement; God Light from; God Obedience to; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Rock; God as Shield; God's Safety; God's Word; God's Armor; God's law; God's Protection; God's Strength; Hope; Humility; Judgment; Lord's Prayer 4th petition (give us today our daily bread); Mercy; Prayer; Remnant of Isarel; Renewal; Rest; Ten Commandments 8th Commandment (do not steal); Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); Trust; Year B, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 3rd Sunday First Line: In silence my soul thirsts for God Tune Title: [In silence my soul thirsts for God]
In Silence My Soul Thirsts
My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone
Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #62B (2012) Topics: Assurance; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Comfort and Encouragement; God Light from; God Obedience to; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Rock; God as Shield; God's Safety; God's Word; God's Armor; God's law; God's Protection; God's Strength; Hope; Humility; Judgment; Lord's Prayer 4th petition (give us today our daily bread); Mercy; Prayer; Remnant of Isarel; Renewal; Rest; Ten Commandments 8th Commandment (do not steal); Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); Trust; Year B, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 3rd Sunday Refrain First Line: O praise him, hallelujah Scripture: Psalm 62:1-2 Tune Title: [My soul finds rest in God alone]
My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone
My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone
Author: David J. Diephouse Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #62C (2012) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Assurance; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Comfort and Encouragement; God Light from; God Obedience to; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Rock; God as Shield; God's Safety; God's Word; God's Armor; God's law; God's Protection; God's Strength; Hope; Humility; Judgment; Lord's Prayer 4th petition (give us today our daily bread); Mercy; Prayer; Remnant of Isarel; Renewal; Rest; Ten Commandments 8th Commandment (do not steal); Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); Trust; Year B, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 3rd Sunday Scripture: Psalm 62 Languages: English Tune Title: THIRD MODE MELODY
My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone
Psalm 62:5-12 (A Responsorial Setting)
Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #62D (2012) Topics: Assurance; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Comfort and Encouragement; God Light from; God Obedience to; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Rock; God as Shield; God's Safety; God's Word; God's Armor; God's law; God's Protection; God's Strength; Hope; Humility; Judgment; Lord's Prayer 4th petition (give us today our daily bread); Mercy; Prayer; Remnant of Isarel; Renewal; Rest; Ten Commandments 8th Commandment (do not steal); Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); Trust; Year B, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 3rd Sunday First Line: For God alone I wait in silence Refrain First Line: In God alone my soul can find rest and peace Scripture: Psalm 62:1 Tune Title: [In God alone my soul can find rest and peace]
Psalm 62:5-12 (A Responsorial Setting)
God the Only Deliverer
Hymnal: The Psalter #87 (1912) Topics: Assurance Declared; Blessedness Of Those Fearing God; Christ Glorying in; Christ Grace and Love of; Christ Providences of; Christians Believers; Christians Blessedness of; Christians Conscious of Safety; Christians Death of; Deliverance from death; Faith Act of; Faith Confidence of; Faith Walking by; Godly Fear Blessedness of; Glory of God In Providence; God Adored and Exalted; God Our Guardian; God Love and Mercy; God Omniscience of; Gospel Privileges of; Hope; Joy Divinely Bestowed; Mercy of God Prayer for; Nations Dependence on God; Praise for temporal blessings; Prayer For Divine Favor; Preservation; The Righteous Joy of; Royalty of Christ Guarantee of Salvation; Royalty of Christ Nations Subject to; Royalty of Christ Providential; Safety Assured; Salvation God's Gift; Trust in God Blessedness of; Vanity Of Men and Riches First Line: Jehovah from His throne on high Lyrics: 1 Jehovah from His throne on high
Looks down with clear and searching eye
On all that dwell below;
And he that fashioned heart and mind
Looks ever down on all mankind,
The works of men to know.
2 Not human strength or mighty hosts,
Not charging steeds or war-like boasts
Can save from overthrow;
But God will save from death and shame
All those who fear and trust His Name,
And they no want shall know.
3 Our hope is on Jehovah stayed,
In Him our hearts are joyful made,
Our help and shield is He;
Our trust is in His holy Name,
Thy mercy, Lord, in faith we claim,
As we have hoped in Thee. Scripture: Psalm 33 Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER COLLEGE
God the Only Deliverer
Dependence on God
Hymnal: The Psalter #161 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Afflictions Deliverance from; Afflictions Refuge in; Aspirations For Christ; Assurance Declared; Christ Communion with; Christ Glorying in; Christ The Saviour; Christians Conscious of Safety; Christians Duties of; Covetousness; Faith Act of; Faith Confidence of; God Attributes of; God Our Guardian; God Our Refuge; God Source of All Good; Hope; Judgments On the Wicked; Mercy of God Celebrated; Perseverance; Prayer Importunity in ; Prayer Sincerity in; Preservation; The Christian's Reward; Riches; Salvation God's Gift; Steadfastness; Strength in God; Temptation; Trust in God Exhortation to; Vanity Of Men and Riches; Waiting upon God ; The Wicked Character of First Line: My soul in silence wiats for God Lyrics: 1 My soul in silence waits for God,
My Saviour He has proved;
He only is my rock and tow'r;
I never shall be moved.
2 My enemies my ruin seek,
They plot with fraud and guile;
Deceitful, they pretend to bless,
But inwardly revile.
3 My soul, in silence wait for God;
He is my help approved,
He only is my rock and tow'r,
And I shall not be moved.
4 My honor is secure with God,
My Saviour He is known;
My refuge and my rock of strength
Are found in God alone.
5 On Him, ye people, evermore
Rely with confidence;
Before Him pour ye out your heart,
For God is our defense.
6 For surely men are helpers vain,
The high and the abased;
Yea, lighter than a breath are thy
When in the balance placed.
7 Trust not in harsh oppression's power
Nor in unrighteous gain;
If wealth increase, yet on your gold
Ye set your hearts in vain.
8 For God has spoken o'er and o'er,
And unto me has shown,
That saving power and lasting strength
Belong to Him alone.
9 Yea, loving-kindness evermore
Belongs to Thee, O Lord;
And Thou according to his work
Dost every man reward. Scripture: Psalm 62 Languages: English Tune Title: SAWLEY
Dependence on God
God our Strength
Hymnal: The Psalter #162 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Afflictions Refuge in; Aspirations For Christ; Assurance Declared; Christ Communion with; Christ Glorying in; Christ The Saviour; Christians Conscious of Safety; Christians Duties of; Faith Act of; Faith Confidence of; God Attributes of; God Our Guardian; God Our Refuge; God Source of All Good; Hope; Mercy of God Celebrated; Perseverance; Prayer Sincerity in; Preservation; The Christian's Reward; Salvation God's Gift; Steadfastness; Strength in God; Temptation; Trust in God Exhortation to; Waiting upon God First Line: My soul in silence waits for God Lyrics: 1 My soul in silence waits for God,
My Saviour He has proved;
He only is my rock and tow'r;
I never shall be moved.
My honor is secure with God,
My Saviour He is known;
My refuge and my rock of strength
Are found in God alone.
2 For God has spoken o'er and o'er,
And unto me has shown,
That saving pow'r and lasting strength
Belong to Him alone.
Yea, loving-kindness evermore
Belongs to Thee, O Lord;
And Thou according to his work
Dost ev'ry man reward. Scripture: Psalm 62 Languages: English Tune Title: FOUNTAIN
God our Strength
God Our Help and Hope
Hymnal: The Psalter #247b (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Adoration; Death At Hand; God Attributes of; God Eternity of ; God Our Guardian; God Hearer of Prayer; God Immutability of; God Infinity of; Our Eternal Home; Hope; Life Brevity and Uncertainty of; Man Mortal and Frail; Old Age; Preservation; Protection Only from God; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; Trust in God Expression of First Line: O God, our help in ages past Lyrics:
1 O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home.
2 Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm alone,
And our defenxe is sure.
3 Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in Thy sight
Are like an evening gone,
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.
5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.
6 O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be Thou our guard while troubles last,
And our eternal home. Scripture: Psalm 90 Languages: English Tune Title: DUNDEE
God Our Help and Hope
Psalm 16 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.31 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Resurrection and death of Christ; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and support from God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Support and counsel from God; Works good profit men, not God First Line: Preserve me, Lord, in time of need Lyrics:
Preserve me, Lord, in time of need,
For succor to thy throne I flee,
But have no merits there to plead:
My goodness cannot reach to thee.
Oft have my heart and tongue confessed
How empty and how poor I am;
My praise can never make thee blessed,
Nor add new glories to thy name.
Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap
Some profit by the good we do;
These are the company I keep,
These are the choicest friends I know.
Let others choose the sons of mirth
To give a relish to their wine;
I love the men of heav'nly birth,
Whose thoughts and language are divine.
Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Psalm 16 Part 1
Psalm 16 Part 3
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.33 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Resurrection and death of Christ; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and support from God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Support and counsel from God; Works good profit men, not God First Line: When God is nigh, my faith is strong Lyrics:
When God is nigh, my faith is strong;
His arm is my almighty prop:
Be glad, my heart; rejoice, my tongue;
My dying flesh shall rest in hope.
Though in the dust I lay my head,
Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave
My soul for ever with the dead,
Nor lose thy children in the grave.
My flesh shall thy first call obey,
Shake off the dust, and rise on high;
Then shalt thou lead the wondrous way
Up to thy throne above the sky.
There streams of endless pleasure flow;
And full discoveries of thy grace
(Which we but tasted here below)
Spread heav'nly joys through all the place.
Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Psalm 16 Part 3
Psalm 16 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.34 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Resurrection and death of Christ; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and support from God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Support and counsel from God; Works good profit men, not God First Line: Save me, O Lord, from every foe Lyrics:
Save me, O Lord, from every foe;
In thee my trust I place,
Though all the good that I can do
Can ne'er deserve thy grace.
Yet if my God prolong my breath,
The saints may profit by 't;
The saints, the glory of the earth,
The men of my delight.
Let heathens to their idols haste,
And worship wood or stone;
But my delightful lot is cast
Where the true God is known.
His hand provides my constant food,
He fills my daily cup;
Much am I pleased with present good,
But more rejoice in hope.
God is my portion and my joy,
His counsels are my light;
He gives me sweet advice by day,
And gentle hints by night.
My soul would all her thoughts approve
To his all-seeing eye;
Not death, nor hell, my hope shall move,
While such a Friend is nigh.
Scripture: Psalm 16:1-8 Languages: English
Psalm 16 Part 1
Psalm 16 Part 2
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.35 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Resurrection and death of Christ; Christ his all-sufficiency; Christ his death and resurrection; Comfort and support in God; Company of saints; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and support from God; Courage in death; Death and resurrection of Christ; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company; Support and counsel from God; Works good profit men, not God First Line: I set the Lord before my face Lyrics:
I set the Lord before my face,
He bears my courage up;
My heart and tongue their joys express,
My flesh shall rest in hope.
"My spirit, Lord, thou wilt not leave
Where souls departed are;
Nor quit my body to the grave,
To see corruption there.
"Thou wilt reveal the path of life,
And raise me to thy throne;
Thy courts immortal pleasure give,
Thy presence joys unknown."
[Thus, in the name of Christ, the Lord,
The holy David sung;
And Providence fulfils the word
Of his prophetic tongue.
Jesus, whom ev'ry saint adores,
Was crucified and slain:
Behold, the tomb its prey restores!
Behold, he lives again!
When shall my feet arise and stand
On heav'n's eternal hills?
There sits the Son at God's right hand,
And there the Father smiles.]
Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Psalm 16 Part 2
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