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Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness

Author: Johann Franck; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 119 hymnals Topics: Spiritual Life Lyrics: 1 Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness, Leave the gloomy haunts of sadness, Come into the daylight’s splendor, There with joy thy praises render Unto Him whose grace unbounded Has this wondrous banquet founded. High o’er all the heavens He reigneth, Yet to dwell with thee He deigneth. 2 Hasten as a bride to meet Him, And with loving reverence greet Him; For with words of life immortal Now He knocketh at thy portal; Open wide the gates before Him, Saying, while thou dost adore Him, Suffer, Lord, that I receive Thee, And I never more will leave Thee. 3 Ah! how hungers all my spirit For the love I do not merit! Oft have I, with sighs fast thronging, Thought upon this food with longing; In the battle, well-nigh worsted, For this cup of life have thirsted, For the Friend, who here invites us, And to God Himself unites us. 4 Jesus, bread of life, I pray Thee, Let me gladly here obey Thee; By Thy love I am invited, Be Thy love with love requited. From this banquet let me measure, Lord, how vast and deep its treasure; Through the gifts Thou here dost give me As Thy guest in heaven receive me. Used With Tune: SCHMÜCKE DICH, O LIEBE SEELE

I heard the voice of Jesus say

Author: Dr. H. Bonar, 1808-1889 Appears in 1,225 hymnals Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Evangelism; Weary invited Rest for the ; Water, Living Of Life ; Joy Of Adoption; Jesus (See also Christ) Our Rest; Jesus (See also Christ) Light of the World; Voice, of Jesus; Thirst, spiritual; Life Water of; Light Christ our; Light Jesus our ; Living Water; Rest In Christ; Rest For the weary Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say "Come unto Me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast." I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad, I found in Him a resting-place, And He hath made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink and live." I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in Him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world's Light; Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise And all thy day be bright!" I looked to Jesus, and I found In Him my Star, my Sun; And in that light of life I'll walk, Till travelling days are done. Used With Tune: VOX DILECTI

O God, How Good Thou Art

Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Spiritual Life Lyrics: 1 O God, how good Thou art To all the pure of heart, Though life seems vain; Burdened with anxious care, I groped in dark despair, Till in Thy house of prayer All was made plain. 2 Ever, O Lord, with Thee, All shall be well with me, Held by Thy hand; And Thou wilt guide my feet By Thy own counsel sweet, Till I, for glory meet, In glory stand. 3 In earth or heaven above Who is there that I love Compared with Thee? My heart may faint with fears, But God my strength appears, And will to endless years My portion be. 4 O it is good that I May still to God draw nigh, As oft before; The Lord Jehovah blest, My refuge and my rest, Shall be in praise confessed Forevermore. Scripture: Psalm 73 Used With Tune: OLIVET

Nearer, Still Nearer, Close to Thy Heart

Author: C. H. M. Meter: 9.10.9.10 Appears in 210 hymnals Topics: Spiritual Life Lyrics: 1 Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart, Draw me, my Savior, so precious Thou art. Fold me, O fold me close to Thy breast; Shelter me safe in that haven of rest, Shelter me safe in that haven of rest. 2 Nearer, still nearer; nothing I bring, Naught as an offering to Jesus, my King– Only my sinful, now contrite heart; Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart, Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart. 3 Nearer, still nearer, Lord, to be Thine, Sin with its follies, I gladly resign, All of its pleasures, pomp, and its pride; Give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified, Give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified. 4 Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last, Till safe in glory my anchor is cast; Through endless ages, ever to be Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee, Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee. Used With Tune: STILL NEARER

Prayer is the Soul's Sincere Desire

Author: Rev. James Montgomery Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 849 hymnals Topics: Spiritual Life Lyrics: 1 Prayer is the soul's sincere desire. Unuttered or expressed, The motion of a hidden fire, That trembles in the breast. 2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear, The upward glancing of the eye, When none but God is near. 3 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, The Christian's native air, His watchword at the gates of death; He enters heaven with prayer. 4 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, Returning from his ways, While angels in their songs rejoice, And cry, "Behold, he prays!" 5 O Thou, by whom we come to God, The Life, the Truth, the Way, The path of prayer Thyself hast trod; Lord, teach us how to pray. Used With Tune: EVAN

Spirt of God, Dwell Thou Within My Heart

Author: Rev. George Croly Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 341 hymnals Topics: Spiritual Life First Line: Spirit of God, dwell Thou within my heart Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, dwell Thou within my heart; Wean it from earth, through all its pulses move; Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art, And make me love Thee as I ought to love. 2 I ask no dream, no prophet-ecstasies, No sudden rending of the veil of clay, No angel visitant, no opening skies; But take the dimness of my soul away. 3 Didst Thou not bid me love Thee, God and King? All, all Thine own, soul, heart, and strength, and mind. I see Thy cross– there teach my heart to cling; O let me seek Thee, and O let me find! 4 Teach me to feel that Thou art always nigh; Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear; To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh; Teach me the patience of unanswered prayer. 5 Teach me to love Thee as Thy angels love, One holy passion filling all my frame– The baptism of the heaven-descended Dove; My heart an altar, and Thy love the flame. Used With Tune: MORECAMBE

Cuán glorioso es el cambio

Author: Rufus H. McDaniel; Vincente Mendoza Appears in 16 hymnals Topics: La Experiencia con Cristo Fe y Justificación; Confianza y Seguridad; Trust and Security; Esperanza Christiana; Christian Hope; Fortaleza; Strength; Gozo; Joy; Libertad Espiritual; Spiritual Freedom; Paz Interior; Inner Peace; Vida Nueva; New Life First Line: Cuán glorioso es el cambio operado en mi ser Refrain First Line: El vino a mi corazón Used With Tune: MCDANIEL

The Crucified

Author: Benjamin Hall Kennedy (1804— ); Johann C. Schwedler Appears in 162 hymnals Topics: Christians Christ the Life of; Faith Assurance of; Grace Magnified; Joy Spiritual; Sinners Rejoicing in Hope First Line: Ask ye what great thing I know Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8 Used With Tune: HENDON

When shadows gather on our way

Author: Rev. Frederick Lucian Hosmer Meter: 8.6.8.4 Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The; Love and Communion; Peace, Spiritual; Serenity Lyrics: 1 When shadows gather on our way, Fast deepening as the night, Be Thou, O God, the spirit's stay, Our inward Light. 2 Amid the outward toil and strife, The world's dull roar and din, Still speak Thy word of higher life, Thou Voice within. 3 When burdens sore upon us press, And vexing cares increase, Spring Thou, a fount of quietness, Our hidden Peace. 4 Though fond hopes fail, and joy depart, And friends should faithless prove, O save us from the bitter heart, Indwelling Love! Amen. Used With Tune: ST. CUTHBERT