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O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire

Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #144 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Desire of Nations; Names and Office of Christ Hope and Expectation; Names and Office of Christ God; Names and Office of Christ Joy; Names and Office of Christ Maker; Names and Office of Christ Redeemer; Names and Office of Christ Reward; Names and Office of Christ Word Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our Hope, our heart's Desire, Maker and God of all, The Word in latter days made flesh, Redeemer from the fall! 2 How vast the mercy and the love Which laid our sins on Thee, And led Thee to a cruel death, To set Thy people free! 3 But now the bands of death are burst, The ransom has been paid; And Thou art on Thy Father's throne, In glorious robes arrayed. 4 O may Thy mighty love prevail Our sinful souls to spare! O may we come before Thy throne, And fine acceptance there! 5 O Christ, be Thou our present Joy, Our future great Reward; Our only glory may it be To glory in the Lord! Amen. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:29-31 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANNE

Christ the Lord Is Risen To-day

Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #130 (1926) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Names and Office of Christ Hope and Expectation; Names and Office of Christ First0-born; Names and Office of Christ King; Names and Office of Christ Lamb; Names and Office of Christ Prince of Life; Names and Office of Christ Substitute; Names and Office of Christ Victim First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n today Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n to-day, Christians, haste your vows to pay, Offer ye your praises meet, At the Paschal Victim's feet. For the sheep the Lamb hath bled, Sinless, in the sinner's stead; "Christ is ris'n," to-day we cry; Now He lives, no more to die. 2 Christ, the Victim undefiled, Man to God hath reconciled, Whilst in strange and awful strife Met together Death and Life. Christians, on this happy day, Haste with joy your vows to pay; "Christ is risen," to-day we cry; Now He lives, no more to die. 3 Christ, who once for sinners bled, Now the First-born from the dead, Throned in endless might and power Lives and reigns for evermore. Hail, eternal Hope on high! Hail, Thou King of victory! Hail, Thou Prince of Life adored! Help and save us, gracious Lord. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

Thine forever! God of Love

Author: Mary Fawler Maude (Hooper) Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #252 (1926) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Friend; Names and Office of Christ Guard; Names and Office of Christ Guide; Names and Office of Christ Life; Names and Office of Christ Savior; Names and Office of Christ Shepherd; Names and Office of Christ Truth; Names and Office of Christ Way Lyrics: 1 Thine forever! God of love, Hear us from Thy throne above; Thine forever may we be Here and in eternity. 2 Thine forever! Lord of life, Shield us through our earthly strife; Thou, the Life, the Truth, the Way, Guide us to the realms of day. 3 Thine forever! O how blest They who find in Thee their rest! Saviour, Guardian, heavenly Friend, O defend us to the end. 4 Thine forever! Shepherd, keep These, Thy frail and trembling sheep, Safe alone beneath Thy care, Let us all Thy goodness share. 5 Thine forever! Thou our Guide, All our wants by Thee supplied, All our sins by Thee forgiven, Lead us, Lord, from earth to heaven. Amen. Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English Tune Title: MERCY

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #34 (1926) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Names and Office of Christ Desire of Nations; Names and Office of Christ Immanuel; Names and Office of Christ Light; Names and Office of Christ Prince of Peace; Names and Office of Christ Physician; Names and Office of Christ Sun Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King! Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies: Universal nature say, "Christ the Lord is born today!' Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing: “Glory to the newborn King!” 2 Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail the incarnate Deity! Pleased as Man with us to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel. Hail, the heavenly Prince of Peace, Hail, the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings. [Refrain] 3 Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth; Born to give them second birth. Come, Desire of nations, come, Fix in us Thy humble home; O to all Thyself impart, Formed in each believing heart! [Refrain] Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN

Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

Author: Thomas Kelly Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #117 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Names and Office of Christ Anointed; Names and Office of Christ Lamb; Names and Office of Christ Rock of Salvation; Names and Office of Christ Sacrifice; Names and Office of Christ Savior; Names and Office of Christ Substitute Lyrics: 1 Stricken, smitten, and afflicted, See Him dying on the tree! 'Tis the Christ by man rejected; Yes, my soul, 'tis He, 'tis He! Many hands were raised to wound Him, None would interpose to save; But the deepest stroke that pierced Him Was the stroke that Justice gave. 2 Ye who think of sin but lightly, Nor suppose the evil great, Here may view its nature rightly, Here its guilt may estimate. Mark the Sacrifice appointed! See who bears the awful load! 'Tis the Word, the Lord's Anointed, Son of Man, and Son of God. 3 Here we have a firm foundation, Here the refuge of the lost; Christ the Rock of our salvation: Christ the Name of which we boast. Lamb of God, for sinners wounded! Sacrifice to cancel guilt! None shall ever be confounded Who on Him their hope have built. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 53:4 Languages: English Tune Title: WO IST JESUS, MEIN VERLANGEN

Welcome, Happy Morning! Age to Age Shall Say

Author: Venantius Fortunatus, (530-609) Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #122 (1926) Meter: 11.11.11.11.11 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Author of Life; Names and Office of Christ Creator; Names and Office of Christ Health; Names and Office of Christ Life; Names and Office of Christ Maker; Names and Office of Christ Redeemer Lyrics: 1 Welcome, happy morning! age to age shall say, Hell today is vanquished, heav'n is won today. Lo! the Dead is living, God for evermore! Him their true Creator, all His works adore. Welcome, happy morning! age to age shall say. 2 Maker and Redeemer, Life and Health of all, Thou from heaven beholding human nature's fall, Thou of God the Father, true and only Son, Manhood to deliver, manhood didst put on: Hell to-day is vanquished; heaven is won to-day! 3 Thou, of life the Author, death didst undergo, Tread the path of darkness, saving strength to show; Come then, True and Faithful, now fulfill Thy word; 'Tis Thine own third morning: rise, O buried Lord! Welcome, happy morning! age to age shall say. 4 Loose the souls long prisoned, bound with Satan's chain: All that now is fallen raise to life again; Show Thy face in brightness, bid the nations see; Bring again our daylight: day returns with Thee! Welcome, happy morning! Heaven is won to-day! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: FORTUNATUS

In Death's Strong Grasp the Saviour Lay

Author: Martin Luther Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #134 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Bread; Names and Office of Christ Joy; Names and Office of Christ Lamb; Names and Office of Christ Passover; Names and Office of Christ Sun; Names and Office of Christ Word Lyrics: 1 In death's strong grasp the Saviour lay, For our offenses given: But, lo, the Lord is ris'n today, And brings us life from heaven: Now therefore let us all rejoice And praise our God with cheerful voice, And sing loud hallelujahs. 2 Here the true Paschal Lamb we see, Whom God so freely gave us; He died on the accursed tree, So strong His love to save us. Th'atoning blood now marks our door, Faith points to it, death passes o'er, He nevermore can harm us. 3 So let us keep the festival Whereto the Lord invites us; Christ is Himself the Joy of all, The Sun which warms and lights us: And by His grace He doth impart Eternal sunshine to the heart; The night of sin is ended. Hallelujah! 4 Then let us feast this Easter day On the true Bread of heaven; The Word of grade hath purged away The old and wicked leaven: For Christ alone our souls will feed, He is our meat and drink indeed; Faith lives upon no other. Amen. Scripture: Exodus 12:7 Languages: English Tune Title: O JESU CHRIST, DU HÖCHSTES GUT

Now the Blessed Dayspring

Author: Mary Ann Thomson, (1834-) Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #200 (1926) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Names and Office of Christ David's Seed; Names and Office of Christ Dayspring; Names and Office of Christ Glory; Names and Office of Christ King; Names and Office of Christ Light; Names and Office of Christ Redeemer Lyrics: 1 Now the blessed Dayspring Cometh from on high; Now, the world's Redeemer, To her aid draws nigh; Bearer of the tidings From the throne of light, To a lowly maiden, Speeds an angel bright. 2 In the chosen daughter Of King David's line, God fulfills the promise Of King Ahaz's sign: Gabriel hath spoken; Mary hath believed; And, behold, a virgin Hath a Son conceived. 3 Though He take our nature, Linked to low estate, Though He stoop to suffer, Yet shall He be great; Though His crown and scepter Be of thorn and reed, His shall be the kingdom Sworn to David's Seed. 4 Light to light the Gentiles, Bending at His throne; Glory to His people, When His sway they own; He shall reign for ever, King of kings confessed, And all tribes and kindreds Shall in Him be blest. Amen. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: URSWICKE

Thee Will I Love, My Strength, My Tower

Author: Johann Scheffler Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #469 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Crown; Names and Office of Christ God; Names and Office of Christ Joy; Names and Office of Christ Strength; Names and Office of Christ Sun; Names and Office of Christ Tower First Line: Thee will I love, my Strength, my Tow'r Lyrics: 1 Thee will I love, my Strength, my Tow'r, Thee will I love, my Joy, my Crown; Thee will I love with all my pow'r, In all Thy works, and Thee alone; Thee will I love, till Thy pure fire Fill all my soul with chaste desire. 2 I thank Thee, uncreated Sun, That Thy bright beams on me have shined; I thank Thee, who hast overthrown My foes, and healed my wounded mind; I thank Thee, whose enlivening voice Bids my freed heart in Thee rejoice. 3 Uphold me in the doubtful race, Nor suffer me again to stray; Strengthen my feet with steady pace Still to press forward in Thy way; That all my powers, with all their might, In Thy sole glory may unite. 4 Thee will I love, my Joy, my Crown; Thee will I love, my Lord, my God; Thee love beneath Thy smile or frown, Beneath Thy scepter or Thy rod. What though my flesh and heart decay? Thee shall I love in endless day. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: PATER OMNIUM

The Newborn King Who Comes Today

Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #40 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Names and Office of Christ Counsellor; Names and Office of Christ Immanuel; Names and Office of Christ King; Names and Office of Christ Prince of Peace; Names and Office of Christ Wonderful Lyrics: 1 The new-born King who comes to-day Brings tidings of great joy, Which sin can never take away, Nor death nor hell destroy. Rejoice, ye Gentile lands, rejoice, And hail this glorious dawn; For God comes down, frail man to crown: The Lord of life is born! 2 He comes not as a king of earth, In pomp and pride to reign; He seeks a poor and humble birth, But free from sinful stain; Rejoice, ye Gentile lands, rejoice, Glad hymns of triumph sing: The Wonderful, the Counsellor, He comes, your God and King! 3 For us He leaves His Father’s throne, His sapphire throne on high, And comes to dwell on earth alone, For fallen man to die. Rejoice, ye Gentile lands, rejoice, All hail Messiah’s dawn; Our God comes down, earth’s joy and crown: The King of Love is born. 4 Glad Gentiles in their eastern home His radiant star behold; To God, their King, they joy to bring Sweet incense, myrrh, and gold. Rejoice, ye Gentile lands, rejoice, In heaven your praises sing, Before Him fall, the Lord of all, Your Maker and your King! 5 We join your song, celestial throng, Whose anthems never cease; We tune our lyres, with angels choirs, To hail the Prince of Peace! Rejoice, ye Gentile lands, rejoice, All hail Immanuel’s morn; For God comes down, frail man to crown: To us a Child is born. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: MATERNA

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

Author: Paul Gerhardt; Bernard of Clairvaux, (1091-1153) Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #116 (1926) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Names and Office of Christ Friend; Names and Office of Christ Redeemer; Names and Office of Christ Savior; Names and Office of Christ Shepherd; Names and Office of Christ Substitute Lyrics: 1 O sacred Head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded, With thorns Thine only crown! Once reigning in the highest In light and majesty, Dishonored now Thou diest, Yet here I worship Thee. 2 How art Thou pale with anguish, With sore abuse and scorn! How does that visage languish, Which once was bright as morn! What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered, Was all for sinners' gain; Mine, mine was the transgression, But Thine the deadly pain. 3 Lo, here I fall, my Saviour, 'Tis I deserve Thy place: Look on me with Thy favor, Vouchsafe to me Thy grace. Receive me, my Redeemer; My Shepherd, make me Thine, Of every good the Fountain, Thou art the Spring of mine! 4 What language shall I borrow To thank Thee, dearest Friend, For this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end! Oh, make me Thine forever, And should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never Outlive my love to Thee. 5 Forbid that I should leave Thee; O Jesus, leave not me; In faith may I receive Thee, When death shall set me free. When strength and comfort languish, And I must hence depart, Release me then from anguish By thine own wounded heart. Amen. Scripture: Job 3:17 Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLICH THUT MICH VERLANGEN

Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus

Author: John Bakewell Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #149 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Names and Office of Christ Immanuel; Names and Office of Christ Intercessor; Names and Office of Christ King; Names and Office of Christ Lamb; Names and Office of Christ Savior First Line: Hail, thou once despised Jesus! Lyrics: 1 Hail, Thou once despised Jesus! Hail, Thou Galilean King! Thou didst suffer to release us; Thou didst free salvation bring. Hail, Thou agonizing Saviour, Bearer of our sin and shame! By Thy merits we find favor; Life is given thro' Thy Name. 2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, All our sins on Thee were laid; By almighty love anointed, Thou hast full atonement made. All Thy people are forgiven Through the virtue of Thy blood; Opened is the gate of heaven; Peace is made 'twixt man and God. 3 Jesus, hail, enthroned in glory, There forever to abide! All the heavenly hosts adore Thee, Seated at thy Father's side: There for sinners Thou art pleading, There Thou dost our place prepare, Ever for us interceding, Till in glory we appear. 4 Worship, honor, power, and blessing, Thou art worthy to receive; Loudest praises, without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give. Help, ye bright angelic spirits, Bring your sweetest, noblest lays, Help to sing our Saviour's merits, Help to chant Immanuel's praise. Amen. Scripture: Revelation 5:11-12 Languages: English Tune Title: BEECHER

Thou Virgin-born Incarnate Word

Author: Anna Hoppe Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #14 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Peace; Names and Office of Christ Righteousness; Names and Office of Christ Rock of Salvation; Names and Office of Christ Salvation Lyrics: 1 Thou virgin-born incarnate Word, Begotten of the Father, Blest Son of Mary, David’s Lord, In Thy dear Name we gather. As Thou hast promised, be Thou nigh, And hear us as we testify, "Thou art the Christ, our Saviour." 2 The herald in the wilderness Prepares the way before Thee; With him let us Thy name confess, With him let us adore Thee. Grant that we hearken to his cry, "Repent, the kingdom draweth nigh," And seek Thee, Christ our Saviour. 3 Thou art indeed God’s holy Son, Beloved of Him so dearly, The mighty works that Thou hast done Reveal Thy Godhead clearly: The blind can see, the sick are healed, The lips once dumb are now unsealed, All power is Thine, dear Jesus! 4 Thou art our Peace, our Righteousness, The Rock of our salvation. Clothed in Thy garb of holiness, We fear no condemnation. Thy blood has cleansed away our sin, Through Thee eternal life we win, O crucified Redeemer! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: MITT HJERTA, JESU! DENNA DAG

The Race That Long in Darkness Pined

Author: John Morison Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #41 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Counsellor; Names and Office of Christ Light; Names and Office of Christ Prince of Peace; Names and Office of Christ Sun; Names and Office of Christ Wonderful Lyrics: 1 The race that long in darkness pined Have seen a glorious Light; The people dwell in day who dwelt In death’s surrounding night. 2 To hail Thy rising, better Sun, The gath'ring nations come, Joyous as when the reapers bear The harvest treasures home. 3 For Thou our burden hast removed, And quelled the oppressor’s sway, Quick as the slaughtered squadrons fell In Midian’s evil day. 4 To us a Child of Hope is born, To us a Son is given; Him shall the tribes of earth obey, Him all the hosts of heaven. 5 His Name shall be the Prince of Peace, For evermore adored; The Wonderful, the Counsellor, The great and mighty Lord. 6 His power increasing still shall spread, His reign no end shall know: Justice shall guard His throne above, And peace abound below. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LEONARD (SMART)

We Hail Thee, Lord, Thy Church's Rock

Author: Nicolaus Ludwig Zinzendorf Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #213 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Names and Office of Christ Head; Names and Office of Christ Lord; Names and Office of Christ Rock; Names and Office of Christ Savior; Names and Office of Christ Shepherd Lyrics: 1 We hail Thee, Lord, Thy Church's Rock, With joyful acclamation! Thou guardian Shepherd of Thy flock, Come, feed Thy congregation. We own the doctrine of Thy cross To be our sole foundation: Accept from ev'ry one of us The deepest adoration. 2 O Thou, who always dost abide Thy Church's Head and Saviour, Be still Thy servants' constant guide, Direct our whole behavior. Thy statutes to Thy Church declare, Still watch o'er its salvation: Each member make Thy special care And aid him in his station. 3 Jesus, the Church's Head and Lord, Who as a shepherd leadest, And with Thy sacrament and Word Thy people richly feedest: For mercies in such countless throng We bow our hearts before Thee, And hope we shall in heaven ere long More worthily adore Thee. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: O GUD! DITT RIKE INGEN SER

Mute Are the Pleading Lips of Him

Author: Johan Olof Wallin Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #120 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Friend; Names and Office of Christ Prince of Life; Names and Office of Christ Sacrifice; Names and Office of Christ Shepherd Lyrics: 1 Mute are the pleading lips of Him Who hath our cause defended; Love drained the cup filled to the brim, As Holiness demanded. The gentle Shepherd here behold, Slain for the sheep lost to His fold: From labor, pain, and weeping Now rests He with the sleeping. 2 But not for aye, O Friend of men, Thou in the grave descendest; A little while, and then again Thy grieving flock Thou tendest. The corn that falls into the earth From darkness springs in fullness forth, In season amply giving The life-bread to the living. 3 O Prince of Life, now to the gloom Of earth consigned in sorrow, My life so guide, that in my tomb I wait the blessèd morrow. When, freed from worldly strife and care, This mortal frame reposes there, Grant that my deathless spirit The bliss of heaven inherit. Amen. Scripture: John 10:11 Languages: English Tune Title: DEN MUN ÄR TYST

The Saviour Is Risen

Author: Frans Mikael Franzen Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #123 (1926) Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.5.6.5.6.5.6.5.6.4 Topics: Names and Office of Christ First fruits; Names and Office of Christ Light; Names and Office of Christ Shepherd; Names and Office of Christ Sower Lyrics: 1 The Saviour is risen, Light bursts from the tomb; The living fulfillment Of Scripture is come. Adored by the angels, The Victor comes forth To claim for His kingdom The ransomed on earth. The seal has been broken, The stone rolled away, And fled are the watchers In fear and dismay; Hell trembles before Him. Hallelujah. 2 Light grappled with darkness, Death wrestled with life; Now light comes triumphant From out the dread strife. While death lieth vanquished, Hope kindles again The torch of the faithful To shine among men. Ye sorrowing women Who hither have sped, Why seek ye the living To-day 'mongst the dead? For Jesus is risen. Hallelujah. 3 Now God in His heaven And man are at one, The grave is a pathway, Through Christ, to the throne. Ye friends that are bending In grief at the cross, Now lift your heads gladly, Ye suffered no loss. O flock, scattered widely, Return to the fold: Thy Shepherd still liveth, And now as of old He leadeth thee Godward. Hallelujah. 4 'Mid storms and upheavals His Church stands secure. The truth of His gospel Shall ever endure. Lo! unto all peoples His message shall speed, Proclaiming 'mid turmoil The Lord's mighty deed, Proclaiming the Saviour Who died for all men, And, having arisen, Now liveth again, Firstfruits of the sleeping. Hallelujah. 5 Then weep not, ye faithful, Yield not to despair: The night soon is over, The day shall appear. Though earth shall embrace you When death lays you low, The seed of His sowing To harvests will grow; And soon shall the Sower Return to His field With angels to gather Its heavenly yield, From evil tares severed. Hallelujah. Amen. Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: HVAD IJUS ÖFVER GRIFTEN!

Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, (1091-1153) Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #139 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Hope and Expectation; Names and Office of Christ Glory; Names and Office of Christ Prize; Names and Office of Christ Savior Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of Thee With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter far Thy face to see, And in Thy presence rest. 2 No voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the memory find A sweeter sound than Thy blest Name, O Saviour of mankind! 3 O Hope of every contrite heart, O Joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind Thou art, How good to those who seek! 4 But what to those who find? Ah, this Nor tongue nor pen can show; The love of Jesus, what is it, None but His loved ones know. 5 Jesus, our only Joy be Thou, As Thou our Prize wilt be; Jesus, be Thou our Glory now, And through eternity! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. AGNES

The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns

Author: Thomas Kelly Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #150 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Joy; Names and Office of Christ King; Names and Office of Christ Lord of lords; Names and Office of Christ Victor 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 by sovereign 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. 5 They suffer with their Lord below, They reign with Him above; Their profit and their joy to know The mystery of His love. 6 The cross He bore is life and health, Though shame and death to Him: His people's hope, His people's wealth, Their everlasting theme. Amen. Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:12 Languages: English Tune Title: NOTTINGHAM (ST. MAGNUS)

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John Ernest Bode Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #259 (1926) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Names and Office of Christ Friend; Names and Office of Christ Guard; Names and Office of Christ Guide; Names and Office of Christ Master First Line: O Jesus I have promised Lyrics: 1 O Jesus I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend: I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my Guide. 2 O let me feel Thee near me, The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear: My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. 3 O let me hear Thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will: O speak to reassure me, To hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, Thou has promised To all who follow Thee That where Thou art in glory There shall Thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, My Master and my Friend. Amen. Scripture: Matthew 17:24 Languages: English Tune Title: ANGEL'S STORY (NORWICH)

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