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Lord, Hear My Prayer, and Let My Cry
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #209 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry
Have ready access unto Thee;
When in distress to Thee I fly,
O hide not Thou Thy face from me.
Attend, O Lord, to my desire,
O haste to answer when I pray;
For grief consumes my strength like fire,
My days as smoke pass swift away.
2 My heart is withered like the grass,
And I forget my daily bread;
In lonely grief my days I pass
And sad my thoughts upon my bed.
My foes reproach me all the day,
My drink is tears, my bread is grief,
For in Thy wrath I pine away,
My days are like a fading leaf.
3 But Thou, Jehovah, shalt endure,
Thy throne forever is the same;
And to all generations sure
Shall be Thy great memorial Name.
The time for Zion’s help is near,
The time appointed in Thy love;
O let Thy gracious aid appear,
Look Thou in mercy from above.
4 O Lord, regard the prayer of those
Who love the walls of Zion well,
Whose hearts are heavy for her woes,
Who sad amid her ruins dwell.
Thy power and glory shall appear,
And Zion’s walls shall be restored;
Then all the kings of earth shall fear
And heathen nations serve the Lord.
5 The Lord, exalted on His throne,
Looked down from heaven with pitying eye
To still the lowly captive’s moan
And save His people doomed to die.
All men in Zion shall declare
His gracious Name with one accord,
When kings and nations gather there
To serve and worship God the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 102 Languages: English Tune Title: HOLY COMMUNION
Lord, Hear My Prayer, and Let My Cry
Our God, We Are a Church Reformed
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Gifts of Love #14 (2000) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Reformation Day Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Languages: English
Our God, We Are a Church Reformed
Christian, Dost Thou See Them
Author: St. Andrew of Crete; John Mason Neale Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #574 (1990) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Christian, dost thou see them
on the holy ground,
how the pow'rs of darkness
rage thy steps around?
Christian, up and smite them,
counting gain but loss,
in the strength that cometh
by the holy cross.
2 Christian, dost thou feel them,
how they work within,
striving, tempting, luring,
goading into sin?
Christian, never tremble;
never be downcast;
gird thee for the battle,
watch and pray and fast.
3 Christian, dost thou hear them,
how they speak thee fair?
"Always fast and vigil?
Always watch and prayer?"
Christian, answer boldly,
"While I breathe I pray!"
Peace shall follow battle,
night shall end in day.
4 Hear the words of Jesus:
"O my servant true:
thou art very weary -
I was weary too;
but that toil shall make thee
some day all mine own,
and the end of sorrow
shall be near my throne."
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANDREW OF CRETE
Christian, Dost Thou See Them
God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength
Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #46A (2018) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Reformation Day Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: BETHLEHEM (Fink) (SERAPH)
God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #222 (2018) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Our 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 your throne
your saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is your arm alone,
and our defense is sure.
3 Before the hills in order stood,
or earth received her frame,
from everlasting you are God,
to endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in your sight
are like an evening gone;
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.
5 The busy tribes of flesh and blood,
with all their lives and cares,
are carried downward by your flood,
and lost in foll'wing years.
6 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
bears all its sons away;
they fly forgotten, as a dream
dies at the op'ning day.
7 Our God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come:
O be our guard while troubles last,
and our eternal home. Scripture: Psalm 90 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANNE
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Author: William Kethe Hymnal: The Worshipbook #288 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell,
Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice;
Him serve with mirth, His praise forth tell,
Come ye before him and rejoice.
2 Know that the Lord is God indeed;
Without our aid he did us make;
We are his folk, he doth us feed,
And for his sheep he doth us take.
3 O enter then his gates with praise,
Approach with joy his courts unto;
Praise, laud, and bless his name always,
For it is seemly so to do.
4 For why? the Lord our God is good,
His mercy is forever sure;
His truth at all times firmly stood,
And shall from age to age endure.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 100 Tune Title: OLD HUNDREDTH (altered rhythm)
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Author: John Mason Neale; Henry W. Baker; Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-ca. 410) Hymnal: The Worshipbook #534 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten,
Ere the worlds began to be,
He is Alpha and Omega,
He the Source, the Ending he,
Of the things that are, that have been,
And that future years shall see,
Evermore and evermore!
2 O you heights of heaven, adore him;
Angel hosts, his praises sing;
Powers, dominions, bow before him,
And extol our God and King;
Let no tongue on earth be silent,
Every voice in concert ring,
Evermore and evermore!
3 Christ, to you with God the Father,
And the Spirit, one in three,
Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving
And unwearied praises be:
Honor, glory, and dominion,
And eternal victory,
Evermore and evermore!
Amen. Scripture: Revelation 1:8 Tune Title: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Whate'er Our God Ordains Is Right
Author: Catherine Winkworth; Samuel Rodigast Hymnal: The Worshipbook #633 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.8.8 Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Whate'er our God ordains is right;
His holy will abiding;
We will be still, whate'er he does,
And follow where he's guiding.
He is our God;
Though dark our road,
He holds us that we shall not fall;
Wherefore to him we leave it all.
2 Whate'er our God ordains is right;
He never will deceive us.
He leads us by the proper path;
We know he will not leave us,
And take, content,
What he has sent;
His hand can turn our griefs away,
And patiently we wait his day.
3 Whate'er our God ordains is right;
Here shall our stand be taken;
Though sorrow, need, or death be ours,
Yet we are not forsaken;
Our Father's care
Is round us there;
He holds us that we shall not fall,
And so to him we leave it all.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 116:5-7 Tune Title: WAS GOTT TUT
Whate'er Our God Ordains Is Right
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Frederic H. Hedge; Martin Luther Hymnal: The Worshipbook #274 (1972) Meter: Irregular Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God,
A bulwark never failing;
Our helper he amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing:
For still our ancient foe
Does seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great,
And, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
2 Did we in our own strength confide,
Our striving would be losing,
Were not the right Man on our side,
The Man of God's own choosing.
You ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is he,
The Lord of Hosts his name,
From age to age the same,
And he must win the battle.
3 And though this world, with devils filled,
Should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God has willed
His truth to triumph through us;
The prince of darkness grim,
We tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure,
For lo! his doom is sure,
One little word shall fell him.
4 That word above all earthly powers,
No thanks to them, is standing;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours—
We answer his commanding.
Let goods and kindred go,
This mortal life also;
The body they may kill:
God's truth is ruling still—
His kingdom is forever!
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 46 Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Frederic H. Hedge; Martin Luther; J. Clifford Evers Hymnal: The Worshipbook #276 (1972) Meter: Irregular Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Scripture: Psalm 46 Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Call Jehovah Your Salvation
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: The Worshipbook #322 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Call Jehovah your salvation,
Rest beneath th' Almighty's shade,
In his secret habitation
Dwell, nor ever be dismayed:
There no tumult can alarm you,
You shall dread no hidden snare;
Guile nor violence can harm you,
In eternal safeguard there.
2 From the sword at noonday wasting,
From the noisome pestilence,
In the depth of midnight blasting,
God shall be your sure defense:
He shall charge his angel legions
Watch and ward o'er thee to keep;
Though you walk through hostile regions,
Though in desert wilds you sleep.
3 Since, with pure and firm affection,
You on God hast set your love,
With the wings of his protection
He will shield you from above:
You shall call on him in trouble,
He will hearken, he will save;
Here for grief reward you double,
Crown with life beyond the grave.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 91 Tune Title: HYFRYDOL
Call Jehovah Your Salvation
Come to Us, Mighty King
Hymnal: The Worshipbook #343 (1972) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Come to us, mighty King,
Help us your name to sing,
Help us to praise:
Father, all-glorious,
O'er all victorious,
Come, and reign over us,
Ancient of Days.
2 Come now, Incarnate Word,
Gird on your mighty sword,
Our prayer attend:
Come, and your people bless,
And give your word success;
Spirit of holiness,
On us descend.
3 Come, Holy Comforter,
Your sacred witness bear
In this glad hour:
To all your grace impart,
Now rule in every heart,
And never from us part,
Spirit of power.
4 To the great One in Three
The highest praises be,
Forevermore!
His sovereign majesty
May we in glory see,
And to eternity
Love and adore.
Amen. Scripture: Revelation 11:15 Tune Title: TRINITY (ITALIAN HYMN)
Come to Us, Mighty King
For All the Saints
Author: William Walsham How Hymnal: The Worshipbook #369 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day First Line: For all the saints, who from their labors rest Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest,
All who by faith before the world confessed,
Your name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
[Refrain:]
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 You were their rock, their fortress, and their might;
Jesus, their cCaptain in the well-fought fight;
You in the darkness drear, their one true Light. [Refrain]
3 O may your soldiers, faithful, true, and bold,
Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
And win with them the victor's crown of gold. [Refrain]
4 O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
Yet all are one within your great design. [Refrain]
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. [Refrain]
6 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, [Refrain]
Amen. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Tune Title: SINE NOMINE
For All the Saints
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Author: Walter Chalmers Smith Hymnal: The Worshipbook #433 (1972) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.
2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
Thy justice like mountains high soaring above
Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.
3 To all, life thou givest— to both great and small;
In all life thou livest, the true life of all;
We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
And wither and perish— but naught changeth Thee.
4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
Thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;
All praise we would render; O help us to see
'Tis only the splendor of light hideth thee!
Amen. Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-10 Tune Title: ST. DENIO
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Worshipbook #549 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Our God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home:
2 Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting you are God,
To endless years the same.
3 A thousand ages in your sight
Are like an evening gone;
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.
4 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.
5 Our God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
O be our guard while life shall last,
And our eternal home.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 90 Tune Title: ST. ANNE
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Author: Henry Francis Lyte Hymnal: The Worshipbook #551 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
To his feet your tribute bring;
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Evermore his praises sing:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King.
2 Praise him for his grace and favor
To our fathers in distress;
Praise him still the same as ever,
Slow to chide, and swift to bless:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glorious in his faithfulness.
3 Father-like he tends and spares us;
Well our feeble frame he knows;
In his hands he gently bears us,
Rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Widely yet his mercy flows.
4 Come, then,, help us to adore him,
Till we see him face to face;
Gladly worship we before him,
Dwellers now in time and space.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 103 Tune Title: LAUDA ANIMA (PRAISE, MY SOUL)
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone Hymnal: The Worshipbook #582 (1972) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 The Church's one foundation
Is Jesus Christ her Lord;
She is his new creation
By water and the word:
From heaven he came and sought her
To be his holy bride;
With his own blood he bought her,
And for her life he died.
2 Elect from every nation,
Yet one o'er all the earth,
Her charter of salvation
One Lord, one faith, one birth;
One holy name she blesses,
Partakes one holy food,
And to one hope she presses,
With every grace endued.
3 'Mid toil and tribulation,
And tumult of her war,
She waits the consummation
Of peace forevermore;
Till with the vision glorious
Her longing eyes are blest,
And the great church victorious
Shall be the church at rest.
4 Yet she on earth has union
With God the Three in One,
And mystic sweet communion
With those whose rest is won:
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we,
Like them, the meek and lowly,
May live eternally.
Amen. Scripture: Ephesians 2:20 Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
We Greet You, Sure Redeemer from All Strife
Author: Elizabeth L. Smith; John Calvin Hymnal: The Worshipbook #625 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 we greet you, sure Redeemer from all strife,
Our only Trust and Savior of our life,
Who pain did undergo for our poor sake;
We pray you from our hearts all cares to take.
2 You are the King of mercy and of grace,
Reigning omnipotent in every place:
So come, O King, and our whole being sway;
Shine on us with the light of your pure day.
3 You are the life, in which we do believe,
From you all substance and our strength receive;
Sustain us by your faith and by your power,
And give us strength in every trying hour.
4 You have the true and perfect gentleness,
You have no harshness and no bitterness:
O grant to us the grace in you we see
That we may dwell in perfect unity.
5 Our hope is in no other save in you;
Our faith is built upon Thy promise true;
Lord, give us peace, and make us calm and sure,
That in your strength we evermore endure.
Amen. Scripture: 1 John 5:13-14 Tune Title: TOULON
We Greet You, Sure Redeemer from All Strife
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #30 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Our 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 your throne
your saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is your arm alone,
and our defense is sure.
3 Before the hills in order stood,
or earth received her frame,
from everlasting you are God,
to endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in your sight
are like an evening gone;
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.
5 The busy tribes of flesh and blood,
with all their lives and cares,
are carried downward by your flood,
and lost in foll'wing years.
6 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
bears all its sons away;
they fly forgotten, as a dream
dies at the op'ning day.
7 Our God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come:
O be our guard while troubles last,
and our eternal home.
Scripture: Psalm 90 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANNE (Croft)
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art
Author: Elizabeth L. Smith Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #366 (1985) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art,
my only trust and Saviour of my heart,
who pain didst undergo for my poor sake;
I pray thee from our hearts all cares to take.
2 Thou art the King of mercy and of grace,
reigning omnipotent in ev'ry place:
so come, O King, and our whole being sway;
shine on us with the light of thy pure day.
3 Thou art the Life, by which alone we live,
and all our substance and our strength receive;
sustain us by thy faith and by thy power,
and give us strength in ev'ry trying hour.
4 Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness,
no harshness hast thou, and no bitterness:
O grant to us the grace we find in thee,
that we may dwell in perfect unity.
5 Our hope is in no other save in thee;
our faith is built upon thy promise free;
Lord, give us peace and make us calm and sure,
that in thy strength we evermore endure.
Languages: English Tune Title: TOULON
I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art
Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
Author: Martin Luther; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #615 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Reformation Day Languages: English Tune Title: ERHALT'UNS, HERR
Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
Faith of Our Fathers
Author: Frederick W. Faber Hymnal: The Worshipbook #361 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! living still
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword,
O how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene'er we hear that glorious word:
[Refrain:]
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
2 Faith of our fathers! God's great power
Shall win all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God
Mankind shall then be truly free: [Refrain]
3 Faith of our fathers! we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife,
And preach thee, too, as love knows how,
By kindly words and virtuous life: [Refrain]
Amen. Scripture: Acts 7:32 Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE
Faith of Our Fathers
Glorious Things of You Are Spoken
Author: John Newton Hymnal: The Worshipbook #379 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of you are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
He whose word cannot be broken
Formed you for his own abode.
On the Rock of Ages founded,
What can shake your sure repose?
With salvation's walls surrounded,
You may smile at all your foes.
2 See, the streams of living waters,
Springing from eternal Love,
Well supply your sons and daughters,
And all fears of want remove:
Who can faint, while such a river
Flows their thirst to satisfy?
Grace, which, like the Lord the giver,
Never fails; he does supply.
3 Round each habitation hovering,
See the cloud and fire appear
For a glory and a covering,
Showing that the Lord is near:
Thus deriving from their banner
Light by night and shade by day,
Safe they feed upon the manna
Which he gives them when they pray.
Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 46:13 Tune Title: AUSTRIAN HYMN
Glorious Things of You Are Spoken
Christian, dost thou see them
Author: John Mason Neale Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #483 (1961) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Christian, dost thou see them
On the holy ground,
How the pow'rs of darkness
Rage thy steps around?
Christian, up and smite them,
Counting gain but loss,
In the strength that cometh
By the holy cross.
2 Christian, dost thou feel them,
How they work within,
Striving, tempting, luring,
Goading into sin?
Christian, never tremble;
Never be downcast;
Gird thee for the battle,
Watch and pray and fast.
3 Christian, dost thou hear them,
How they speak thee fair?
"Always fast and vigil?
Always watch and prayer?"
Christian, answer boldly,
"While I breathe I pray!"
Peace shall follow battle,
Night shall end in day.
4 Hear the words of Jesus:
"O my servant true:
Thou art very weary, -
I was weary too;
But that toil shall make thee
Some day all mine own,
And the end of sorrow
Shall be near my throne."
Amen. Scripture: Ephesians 6:11 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANDREW OF CRETE
Christian, dost thou see them
Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice
Author: M. Luther Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #526 (1913) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Various Occasions Reformation Day; Various Occassions Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice,
With exultation springing,
And, with united heart and voice,
And holy rapture singing,
Proclaim the wonders God hath done,
How His right arm the victory won;
Right dearly it hath cost Him.
2 Fast bound in Satan’s chains I lay,
Death brooded darkly o’er me,
Sin was my torment night and day,
In sin my mother bore me;
Deeper and deeper still I fell,
Life had become a living hell,
So firmly sin possessed me.
3 My good works so imperfect were,
They had no power to aid me;
My will God's judgments could not bear,
Yea, prone to evil made me;
Grief drove me to despair, and I
Had nothing left me but to die;
To hell I fast was sinking.
4 Then God beheld my wretched state
With deep commiseration;
He thought upon His mercy great,
And willed my soul’s salvation.
He turned to me a Father's heart;
Not small the cost! to heal my smart,
He gave His best and dearest.
5 He spoke to His beloved Son:
’Tis time to have compassion:
Then go, bright Jewel of my crown,
And bring to man salvation;
From sin and sorrow set him free,
Slay bitter death for him, that he
May live with Thee forever.
6 The Son obeyed Him cheerfully,
And born of virgin mother,
Came down upon the earth to me,
That He might be my brother;
His mighty power doth work unseen,
He came in fashion poor and mean,
And took the Devil captive.
7 He sweetly said, Hold fast by me,
I am thy rock and castle;
Thy ransom I myself will be,
For thee I strive and wrestle;
For I am with thee, I am thine,
And evermore thou shalt be mine,
The foe shall not divide us.
8 The Foe shall shed My precious blood,
Me of my life bereaving;
All this I suffer for thy good,
Be steadfast and believing:
Life shall from death the victory win,
My innocence shall bear thy sin,
So art thou blest forever.
9 Now to My Father I depart,
From earth to heaven ascending,
Thence heavenly wisdom to impart,
The Holy Spirit sending:
He shall in trouble comfort thee,
Teach thee to know and follow me,
And to the truth conduct thee.
10 What I have done and taught, teach thou,
My ways forsake thou never;
So shall my kingdom flourish now,
And God be praised forever:
Take heed lest men with base alloy
The heavenly treasure should destroy;
This counsel I bequeath thee. Tune Title: [Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice]
Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice
O Word of God Incarnate
Author: William Walsham How Hymnal: The Worshipbook #532 (1972) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 O Word of God Incarnate,
O Wisdom from on high,
O Truth unchanged, unchanging,
O Light of our dark sky,
We praise you for the radiance
That from the hallowed page,
A lantern to our footsteps,
Shines on from age to age.
2 The Church from her dear Master
Received the gift divine,
And still that light is lifted
O'er all the earth to shine.
It is the chest so precious,
Where gems of truth are stored;
It is the heaven-drawn picture
Of Christ, the living Word.
3 It floats e'er like a banner
Before God's host unfurled;
It shines out like a beacon
Above the darkening world.
It is the chart and compass
That o'er life's surging sea,
'Mid mists and rocks and quicksands,
Still guides to Christ who saves.
4 O make your Church, dear Savior,
A lamp of purest gold,
To bear before the nations
Your true light, as of old.
O teach your wandering pilgrims
By this their path to trace,
Till, clouds and darkness ended,
They see you face to face.
Amen. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23-25 Tune Title: MUNICH
O Word of God Incarnate
Once to Every Man and Nation
Author: James Russell Lowell Hymnal: The Worshipbook #540 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Once to every man and nation
Comes the moment to decide,
In the strife of truth with falsehood,
For the good or evil side;
Some great cause, God's new Messiah,
Offering each the bloom or blight,
And the choice goes by forever
'Twixt that darkness and that light.
2 Then to side with truth is noble,
When we share her wretched crust,
Ere her cause bring fame and profit,
And 'tis prosperous to be just;
Then it is the brave man chooses
While the coward stands aside,
Till the multitude make virtue
Of the faith they had denied.
3 By the light of burning martyrs,
Christ, your bleeding feet we track,
Toiling up new Calvaries ever
With the cross that turns not back;
New occasions teach new duties,
Time makes ancient good uncouth;
They must upward still and onward,
Who would keep abreast of truth.
4 Though the cause of evil prosper,
Yet 'tis truth alone is strong;
Though her portion be the scaffold,
And upon the throne be wrong,
Yet that scaffold sways the future,
And, behind the dim unknown,
Stands our God within the shadow
Keeping watch above his own.
Amen. Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15 Tune Title: EBENEZER (TON-Y-BOTEL)
Once to Every Man and Nation
The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns
Author: Thomas Kelly Hymnal: The Worshipbook #589 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 The head that once was crowned with thorns
Is crowned with glory now;
A royal diadem adorns
The mighty victor's brow.
2 The highest place that heaven affords
Is his, is his by right,
The King of kings, and Lord of lords,
And heaven's eternal light.
3 The joy of all who dwell above,
The joy of all below
To whom he manifests his love,
And grants his name to know.
4 To them the cross, with all its shame,
With all its grace, is given;
Their name an everlasting name,
Their joy the joy of heaven.
Amen. Scripture: Hebrews 2:10 Tune Title: ST. MAGNUS
The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns
Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #594 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Reformation Day; Reformation Day Languages: English Tune Title: NUN FREUT EUCH
Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice
We Come Unto Our Fathers' God
Author: Thomas H. Gill Hymnal: The Worshipbook #623 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 We come unto our fathers' God,
Their Rock is our salvation;
Th'eternal arms, their dear abode,
We make our habitation.
We bring you, Lord, the praise they brought,
We seek you as your saints have sought
In every generation.
2 Their joy unto their Lord we bring,
Their song to us descending;
The Spirit who in them did sing
To us is music lending:
His song in them, in us, is one;
We raise it high, we send it on.
The song is never ending.
3 You saints to come, take up the strain,
The same sweet theme endeavor;
Unbroken be the golden chain!
Keep on the song forever!
Safe in the same dear dwelling place,
Rich with the same eternal grace,
Bless the same boundless Giver.
Amen. Scripture: Acts 3:13 Tune Title: NUN FREUT EUCH
We Come Unto Our Fathers' God
We Love Your Kingdom, Lord
Author: Timothy Dwight Hymnal: The Worshipbook #626 (1972) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 We love your kingdom, Lord,
The house of your abode,
The church our blest Redeemer saved
With his own precious blood.
2 We love your church, O God:
Her walls reflect your plan,
A symbol of love's covenant
Uniting God and man.
3 For her our tears shall fall,
For her our prayers ascend;
To her our cares and toils be given,
Till toils and cares shall end.
4 Beyond our highest joy
We prize her heavenly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn vows,
Her hymns of love and praise.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 137 Tune Title: ST. THOMAS
We Love Your Kingdom, Lord
God is Our Refuge and Our Strength
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #90 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 God is our refuge and our strength,
Our ever present aid,
And, therefore, though the earth remove,
We will not be afraid;
Though hills amidst the seas be cast,
Though foaming waters roar,
Yea, though the mighty billows shake
The mountains on the shore.
2 A river flows whose streams make glad
The city of our God,
The holy place wherein the Lord
Most High has His abode;
Since God is in the midst of her,
Unmoved her walls shall stand,
For God will be her early help,
When trouble is at hand.
3 The nations raged, the kingdoms moved,
But when His voice was heard
The troubled earth was stilled to peace
Before His mighty word.
The Lord of Hosts is on our side,
Our safety to secure;
The God of Jacob is for us
A refuge strong and sure.
4 O come, behold what wondrous works
Jehovah's hand has wrought;
Come, see what desolation great
He on the earth has brought.
To utmost ends of all the earth
He causes war to cease;
The weapons of the strong destroyed,
He makes abiding peace.
5 Be still and know that I am God,
O'er all exalted high;
The subject nations of the earth
My Name shall magnify.
The Lord of Hosts is on our side,
Our safety to secure;
The God of Jacob is for us
A refuge strong and sure. Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: MATERNA
God is Our Refuge and Our Strength
God is Our Refuge and Our Strength
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #91 (1934) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 God is our refuge and our strength,
A Helper ever near us;
We will not fear though earth be moved,
For God is nigh to cheer us.
Although the mountains quake
And earth's foundations shake,
Though angry billows roar
And break against the shore,
Our mighty God will hear us.
2 God's city is forever blest
With living waters welling;
Since God is there she stands unmoved
'Mid tumults round her swelling;
God speaks and all is peace,
From war the nations cease;
The Lord of hosts is nigh,
Our fathers' God Most High
Is our eternal dwelling.
3 Behold what God has done on earth;
His wrath brings desolation,
His grace, commanding wars to cease,
Brings peace to every nation;
Be still, for He is Lord,
By all the earth adored;
The Lord of hosts is nigh,
Our fathers' God Most High
Is our strong habitation. Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG
God is Our Refuge and Our Strength
The Lord is Great; with Worthy Praise
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #94 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 The Lord is great; with worthy praise
Proclaim His power, His Name confess,
Within the city of our God,
Upon His mount of holiness.
2 Mount Zion, glorious and far,
Gives joy to people in all lands;
The city of the mighty King
In majesty securely stands.
3 Within her dwellings for defense
Our God has made His presence known,
And hostile kings, in sudden fear,
Have fled as ships by tempests blown.
4 With our own eyes we have beheld
What oft our fathers told before,
That God Who in His Zion dwells
Will keep her safely evermore. Scripture: Psalm 48 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. JOHN'S HIGHLANDS
The Lord is Great; with Worthy Praise
Within Thy Temple, Lord
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #95 (1934) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Within Thy temple, Lord,
In that most holy place,
We on Thy loving-kindness dwell,
The wonders of Thy grace.
Men sing Thy praise, O God,
Where'er Thy Name is known;
By every deed Thy hand has wrought
Thy righteousness is shown.
2 Let Zion now rejoice,
And all her children sing;
Let them with thankfulness proclaim
The judgments of their King.
Mount Zion's walls behold,
About her ramparts go,
And number ye the lofty towers
That guard her from the foe.
3 Observe her palaces,
Mark her defenses well,
That to the sons that follow you
Her glories you may tell;
For God as our own God
Forever will abide,
And till life's journey close in death
Will be our faithful Guide. Scripture: Psalm 48 Languages: English Tune Title: DIADEMATA
Within Thy Temple, Lord
Thou, O Lord, Art God Alone
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #208 (1934) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Thou, O Lord, art God alone;
Everlasting is Thy throne;
Through the ages men shall sing
Praise to heaven's eternal King.
Thou, enthroned above the skies,
Wilt for Zion's help arise;
Let Thy grace to her appear,
For the promised time is near.
2 If with love compassionate
We, Thy servants, mourn her state,
Wilt not Thou, O gracious Lord,
Help in Zion's need afford?
Lord, Thy glory shall appear,
Kings and nations then shall fear;
And Thy Name shall be adored
When Thy Zion is restored.
3 This all ages shall record
For the glory of the Lord;
Thou dost hear the humble prayer,
For the helpless Thou dost care.
Thou eternal art, and great,
Heaven and earth Thou didst create,
Heaven and earth shall pass away,
Changeless Thou shalt live for aye.
4 As one lays a garment by,
Thou wilt change the starry sky
Like a vesture worn and old;
But Thy years shall ne'er be told.
Thou wilt make Thy servants' race
Ever live before Thy face,
And forever at Thy side
Children's children shall abide. Scripture: Psalm 102 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE'S, WINDSOR (ELVEY)
Thou, O Lord, Art God Alone
Faith of Our Fathers! Living Still
Author: Rev. Frederick W. Faber Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #429 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! living still
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword;
O how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene'er we hear that glorious Word!
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
2 Our fathers, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free;
How sure will be their children's peace
If we, like them, should die for thee!
Faith of our martyrs, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
3 Faith of our fathers! we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife,
And preach thee, too, as love knows how,
By kindly words and virtuous life.
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE
Faith of Our Fathers! Living Still
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Author: Martin Luther; Rev. Frederick H. Hedge Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #431 (1934) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God,
A bulwark never failing;
Our Helper He, amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great,
And armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
2 Did we in our own strength confide,
Our striving would be losing;
Were not the right Man on our side,
The Man of God's own choosing.
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is He;
Lord Sabaoth His Name,
From age to age the same,
And He must win the battle.
3 And though this world, with devils filled,
Should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God has willed
His truth to triumph through us.
The prince of darkness grim,
We tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure,
For lo! his doom is sure;
One little word shall fell him.
4 That word above all earthly powers–
No thanks to them– abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours
Through Him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go,
This mortal life also;
The body they may kill,
God's truth abideth still,
His kingdom is forever. Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Our God, our Help in ages past
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #26a (1961) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Our 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 defense 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 The busy tribes of flesh and blood,
With all their lives and cares,
Are carried downward by thy flood,
And lost in following years.
6 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.
7 Our God, our Help in ages past,
Our Hope for years to come,
Be thou our Guard while troubles last,
And our eternal Home.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 90 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANNE
Our God, our Help in ages past
Our God, our Help in ages past
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #26b (1961) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Our 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 defense 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 The busy tribes of flesh and blood,
With all their lives and cares,
Are carried downward by thy flood,
And lost in following years.
6 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.
7 Our God, our Help in ages past,
Our Hope for years to come,
Be thou our Guard while troubles last,
And our eternal Home.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 90 Languages: English Tune Title: LAFAYETTE
Our God, our Help in ages past
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Martin Luther; Frederick H. Hedge Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #43 (1990) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Topics: Reformation Day; Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
our helper he, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.
2 Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing,
were not the right man on our side, the man of God’s own choosing.
Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth, his name, from age to age the same,
and he must win the battle.
3 And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God hath willed his truth to triumph through us.
The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure,
one little word shall fell him.
4 That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours thro' him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;
the body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still;
his kingdom is forever.
Scripture: Psalm 18:2 Languages: English Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength
Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #46B (2018) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 God is our refuge and our strength,
our ever present aid,
and, therefore, though the earth gives way,
we will not be afraid;
though hills amidst the sea be cast,
'though foaming waters roar,
yea, though the mighty billows shake
the mountains on the shore.
2 A river flows whose streams make glad
the city of our God,
the holy place wherein the Lord
Most High has his abode;
Since God is in the midst of her,
unmoved her walls shall stand,
for God will be her early help,
when trouble is at hand.
3 The nations raged, the kingdoms moved,
but when his voice was heard,
the troubled earth was stilled to peace
before his mighty word.
The Lord of hosts is on our side,
our safety to secure;
the God of Jacob is for us
a refuge strong and sure.
4 O come, behold what wondrous works
the Lord's great might has wrought;
come, see what desolation great
he on the earth has brought.
To utmost ends of all the earth
he causes war to cease;
the weapons of the strong destroyed,
he makes abiding peace.
5 Be still and know that I am God,
o'er all exalted high;
the subject nations of the earth
my name shall magnify.
The Lord of hosts is on our side,
our safety to secure;
the God of Jacob is for us
a refuge strong and sure. Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: NOEL
God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength
God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength
Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #46C (2018) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 God is our refuge and our strength,
a helper ever near us.
We will not fear though earth be moved,
for God is nigh to cheer us.
Although the mountains quake
and earth's foundations shake,
though angry billows roar
and break against the shore,
our mighty God will hear us.
2 God's city is forever blest
with living water welling;
since God is there, she stands unmoved
'mid tumults round her swelling.
God speaks and all is peace,
from war the nations cease;
the Lord of hosts is nigh.
Our father's God Most High
is our eternal dwelling.
3 Behold what God has done on earth;
his wrath brings desolation.
His grace, commanding wars to cease,
brings peace in ev'ry nation.
Be still, for he is Lord,
by all the earth adored;
the Lord of hosts is nigh.
Our father's God Most High
is our strong habitation. Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG
God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength
God is Our Refuge and Our Strength
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #84 (1976) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Reformation Day Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: GERARD
God is Our Refuge and Our Strength
God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #85 (1976) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Topics: Reformation Day Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG
God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength
The Lord Is Great
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #88 (1976) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Reformation Day First Line: The Lord is great; with worthy praise Scripture: Psalm 48 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. JOHN'S HIGHLANDS
The Lord Is Great
Within Thy Temple, Lord
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #89 (1976) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: Reformation Day First Line: Within Thy temple Lord Scripture: Psalm 48 Languages: English Tune Title: DIADEMATA
Within Thy Temple, Lord
Thou, O Lord, Art God Alone
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #198 (1976) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Reformation Day Scripture: Psalm 102 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR (ELVEY)
Thou, O Lord, Art God Alone
Lord, Hear My Prayer
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #199 (1976) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Topics: Reformation Day First Line: Lord, hear my prayer and let my cry Scripture: Psalm 102 Languages: English Tune Title: HOLY COMMUNION
Lord, Hear My Prayer
Holy God, We Praise Your Name
Author: Ignace Franz; Clarence A. Walworth Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #229 (2018) Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: Reformation Day Lyrics: 1 Holy God, we praise your name;
Lord of all, we bow before you;
all on earth your scepter claim,
all in heav'n above adore you.
Infinite your vast domain,
everlasting is your reign.
2 Hark, the loud celestial hymn
angel choirs above are raising;
cherubim and seraphim
in unceasing chorus praising,
fill the heav'ns with sweet accord:
"Holy, holy, holy Lord."
3 Lo! the apostolic train
join your sacred name to hallow;
prophets swell the glad refrain,
and the white robed martyrs follow;
and from morn to set of sun,
through the church the song goes on.
4 Holy Father, Holy Son,
Holy Spirit, Three we name you;
while in essence only One,
undivided God we claim you,
and adoring bend the knee,
while we sing this mystery. Scripture: Isaiah 6:3 Languages: English Tune Title: GROSSER GOTT, WIR LOBEN DICH
Holy God, We Praise Your Name
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