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God's word is our great heritage

Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #137 (1913) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Topics: The Means of Grace The Word of God; The Means of Grace The Word of God Lyrics: God’s word is our great heritage, And shall be ours forever; To spread its light from age to age Shall be our chief endeavor; Through life it guides our way, In death it is our stay; Lord grant, while words endure, We keep its teachings pure Throughout all generations. Tune Title: [God's word is our great heritage]

Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy word

Author: M. Luther Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #138 (1913) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Means of Grace The Word of God; The Means of Grace The Word of God Lyrics: 1 Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy word; Curb those who by craft or sword Would wrest the kingdom from Thy Son, And set at naught all He hath done. 2 Lord Jesus Christ, Thy power make known; For Thou art Lord of lords alone; Defend Thy Christendom, that we May evermore sing praise to Thee. 3 O Comforter, of priceless worth, Send peace and unity on earth; Support us in our final strife, And lead us out of death to life Tune Title: [Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy word]

Abide among us, we implore Thee

Author: N. F. S. Grudtvig Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #142 (1913) Topics: The Means of Grace Baptism; The Means of Grace Baptism Lyrics: 1 Abide among us, we implore Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Spirit breathe! And let the babes we bring before Thee Now be baptized into Thy death. 2 Lord, after Thee we Christians all them. O let them in Thy name arise! And keep them Thine whate'er befall them, That they may reach Thy Paradise. 3 If thou their earthly race shouldst lengthen, Thy faithful servants let them prove; If few their days, their weakness strengthen, That they may share Thy dying love. 4 O write Thy blessed name, dear Savior, Upon their hearts we Thee implore; And on Thy palms engrave this favor, That they are Thine for evermore. Tune Title: [Abide among us, we implore Thee]

O Father, Thou who hast created all

Author: A. Knapp Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #143 (1913) Meter: 10.6.10.6.8.8.4 Topics: The Means of Grace Baptism; The Means of Grace Baptism Lyrics: 1 O Father, Thou who hast created all In wisest love, we pray, Look on this babe, who at Thy gracious call Is entering on life’s way; Bend o’er him in his nothingness, Thine image on his soul impress; O Father, hear! 2 O Son of God, who diedst for us, behold, We bring our child to Thee; Thou tender Shepherd, take him to Thy fold, Thine own for aye to be; Defend him through this earthly strife, And lead him in the way of life, O Son of God! 3 O Holy Ghost, who broodest o’er the wave, Descend upon this child; Give him undying life, his spirit lave With waters undefiled; Grant him from earliest years to be Thy learner apt, a home for Thee, O Holy Ghost! 4 O Triune God, what Thou command’st is done; We speak, but Thine the might; This child hath scarce yet seen our earthly sun, Yet pour on him Thy light, In faith and hope, in joy and love, Thou Sun of all below, above, O Triune God! Tune Title: [O Father, Thou who hast created all]

O Lord, our little ones to Thee

Author: W. Whiting Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #144 (1913) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Means of Grace Baptism; The Means of Grace Baptism Lyrics: 1 O Lord, our little ones to Thee In faith and hope we give; We know that through this mystery Their newborn souls shall live. 2 We pour the water on their brow, The sacred words we say; Baptize them with the Spirit now, And keep them Thine alway. 3 Help them to go from strength to strength, Until, full-grown in Thee, They come before Thy face at length, And all Thy glory see. 4 And then, with all the heavenly host, In everlasting songs, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, To whom all praise belongs. Tune Title: [O Lord, our little ones to Thee]

Blessed Jesus! here we stand

Author: Benjamin Schmolk Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #145 (1913) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Topics: The Means of Grace Baptism; The Means of Grace Baptism Lyrics: 1 Blessed Jesus! here we stand, Met to do as Thou hast spoken; And this child, at Thy command, Now we bring to Thee, in token That to Christ it here is given; For of such shall be His heaven. 2 Yes,Thy warning voice is plain, And we fain would keep it duly: He who is not born again, Heart and life renewing truly, Born of water and the Spirit, Will God’s kingdom ne’er inherit. 3 Therefore hasten we to Thee; Take the pledge we bring, O take it! Let us here Thy glory see, And in tender pity make it Now Thy child, and leave it never, Thine on earth and Thine forever. 4 Make it, Head, Thy member now; Shepherd, take Thy lamb and feed it; Prince of Peace, its peace be Thou; Way of life, to heaven, O lead it: Vine, this branch may nothing sever, Grafted firm in Thee for ever. 5 Now upon Thy heart it lies, What our hearts so dearly treasure; Heavenward lead our burdened sighs, Pour Thy blessing without measure; Write the name we now have given, Write it in the book of heaven. Tune Title: [Blessed Jesus! here we stand]

According to Thy gracious word

Author: J. Montgomery Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #151 (1913) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper; The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper Lyrics: 1 According to Thy gracious word, In meek humility, This will I do, my dying Lord, I will remember Thee. 2 Thy body, broken for my sake, My bread from heaven shall be; Thy testamental cup I take, And thus remember Thee. 3 Gethsemane can I forget, Or there Thy conflict see, Thine agony and bloody sweat, And not remember Thee? 4 When to the cross I turn mine eyes, And rest on Calvary, O Lamb of God, my sacrifice, I must remember Thee. 5 Remember Thee, and all Thy pains, And all Thy love to me; Yes, while a breath, a pulse remains, Will I remember Thee. 6 And when these failing lips grow dumb, And mind and memory flee, When Thou shalt in Thy Kingdom come, Jesus, remember me. Tune Title: [According to Thy gracious word]

O God, unseen, yet ever near

Author: E. Osler Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #152 (1913) Topics: The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper; The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper Lyrics: 1 O God, unseen yet ever near, Thy presence may we feel; And thus, inspired with holy fear, Before Thine altar kneel. 2 Here may Thy faithful people know The blessings of Thy love; The streams that through the desert flow, The manna from above. 3 We come, obedient to Thy word, To feast on heavenly food; Our meat, the body of the Lord, Our drink, His precious blood. 4 Thus would we all Thy word obey, For we, O God, are Thine; And go rejoicing on our way, Renewed with strength divine.

My God, and is Thy table spread

Author: P. Doddridge Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #153 (1913) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper; The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper Lyrics: 1 My God, and is Thy table spread, And does Thy cup with love o'erflow? Thither be all Thy children led, And let them all its sweetness know. 2 Hail, sacred feast, which Jesus makes, Rich banquet of His flesh and blood! Thrice happy he who here partakes That sacred stream, that heavenly flood! 3 O let Thy table honored be And furnished well with joyful guests; And may each soul salvation see That here its sacred pledges tastes! Tune Title: [My God, and is Thy table spread]

O Jesus, blessed Lord, to Thee

Author: T. Kingo Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #155 (1913) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper; The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, blessed Lord, to Thee My heartfelt thanks forever be, Who hast so lovingly bestowed On me Thy body and Thy blood. 2 Break forth, my soul, for joy, and say: What wealth is come to me this day! My Savior dwells within me now: How blest am I! how good art Thou! Tune Title: [O Jesus, blessed Lord, to Thee]