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I Was a Wandering Sheep
Author: Rev. Horatius Bonar Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #418 (1934) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: Wandering from God Lyrics: 1 I was a wandering sheep,
I did not love the fold;
I did not love my Shepherd’s voice,
I would not be controlled.
I was a wayward child,
I did not love my home,
I did not love my Father’s voice,
I loved afar to roam.
2 The Shepherd sought His sheep,
The Father sought His child;
They followed me o’er vale and hill,
O’er deserts waste and wild.
They found me nigh to death,
Famished and faint and lone;
They bound me with the bands of love,
They saved the wandering one.
3 Jesus my Shepherd is;
’Twas He that loved my soul,
’Twas He that washed me in His blood,
’Twas He that made me whole.
’Twas He that sought the lost,
That found the wandering sheep;
’Twas He that brought me to the fold,
’Tis He that still doth keep.
4 No more a wandering sheep!
I love to be controlled,
I love my tender Shepherd’s voice,
I love the peaceful fold.
No more a wayward child!
I seek no more to roam;
I love my heavenly Father’s voice,
I love, I love His home. Languages: English Tune Title: LEBANON
I Was a Wandering Sheep
I Was a Wandering Sheep
Author: Rev. Horatius Bonar Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #419 (1934) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: Wandering from God Lyrics: 1 I was a wandering sheep,
I did not love the fold;
I did not love my Shepherd’s voice,
I would not be controlled.
I was a wayward child,
I did not love my home,
I did not love my Father’s voice,
I loved afar to roam.
2 The Shepherd sought His sheep,
The Father sought His child;
They followed me o’er vale and hill,
O’er deserts waste and wild.
They found me nigh to death,
Famished and faint and lone;
They bound me with the bands of love,
They saved the wandering one.
3 Jesus my Shepherd is;
’Twas He that loved my soul,
’Twas He that washed me in His blood,
’Twas He that made me whole.
’Twas He that sought the lost,
That found the wandering sheep;
’Twas He that brought me to the fold,
’Tis He that still doth keep.
4 No more a wandering sheep!
I love to be controlled,
I love my tender Shepherd’s voice,
I love the peaceful fold.
No more a wayward child!
I seek no more to roam;
I love my heavenly Father’s voice,
I love, I love His home. Languages: English Tune Title: TERRA BEATA
I Was a Wandering Sheep
The Blessedness of Obedience
Hymnal: The Psalter #321 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Wandering from God First Line: How blest the perfect in the way Lyrics: 1 How blest the perfect in the way
Who from God's law do not depart,
Who, holding fast the word of truth,
Seek Him with undivided heart.
2 Yea, they are kept from paths of sin
Who walk in God's appointed way;
Thy precepts Thou hast given us
That we should faithfully obey.
3 My wav'ring heart is now resolved
Thy holy statutes to fulfill;
No more shall I be brought to shame
When I regard Thy holy will.
4 To Thee my praise sincere shall rise
When I Thy righteous judgments learn;
Forsake me not, but be my guide,
And from Thy truth I will not turn. Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: HUMILITY
The Blessedness of Obedience
O Israel's God, How Good Thou Art
Author: Rev. William Kuipers Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #148 (1934) Meter: 8.8.9.9.8.8.8.8 Topics: Wandering from God Scripture: Psalm 73 Languages: English Tune Title: NEAR UNTO GOD
O Israel's God, How Good Thou Art
Sun of my Soul, Thou Savior Dear
Author: Rev. John Keble; Bishop Ken Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #459 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Wandering from God Lyrics: 1 Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear,
It is not night if Thou be near:
O may no earth-born cloud arise
To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes!
2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep
My weary eyelids gently steep,
Be my last thought, how sweet to rest
Forever on my Savior's breast!
3 Abide with me from morn till eve,
For without thee I cannot live;
Abide with me when night is nigh,
For without Thee I dare not die.
4 If some poor wandering child of Thine
Have spurned today the voice divine,
Now, Lord, the gracious work begin;
Let him no more lie down in sin.
5 Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son,
The ill that I this day have done,
That with the world, myself, and Thee,
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.
6 O may my soul on Thee repose,
And with sweet sleep mine eyelids close,
Sleep that may me more vigorous make
To serve my God when I awake.
7 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Languages: English Tune Title: HURSLEY
Sun of my Soul, Thou Savior Dear
O God of Bethel
Author: Philip Doddridge; John Logan Hymnal: Voices United #650 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Wandering from God First Line: O God of Bethel, by whose hand Lyrics: 1 O God of Bethel, by whose hand
your people still are fed;
who through this earthly pilgrimage
have all your servants led:
2 our vows, our prayers, we now present
before your throne of grace.
God of past ages, be the God
of each succeeding race.
3 Through each perplexing path of life
our wandering footsteps guide;
give us each day our daily bread,
and shelter fit provide.
4 O spread your covering wings around,
till all our wanderings cease,
and at our God's beloved abode
our souls arrive in peace. Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG (HAYDN)
O God of Bethel
Deceit and Falsehood I Abhor
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #264 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Wandering from God Lyrics: 1 Deceit and falsehood I abhor,
But love Thy law, Thy truth revealed;
My steadfast hope is in Thy Word;
Thou art my refuge and my shield;
The paths of sin I have not trod,
But kept the precepts of my God.
2 According to Thy gracious Word
Uphold me, Lord, deliver me;
O do not let me be ashamed
Of patient hope and trust in Thee;
O hold Thou me, and I shall stand
And ever follow Thy command.
3 The froward Thou hast set at nought,
Who vainly wander from the right;
The wicked Thou dost count as dross;
Thy just decrees are my delight;
For fear of Thee I stand in awe
And reverence Thy most holy law. Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: STELLA
Deceit and Falsehood I Abhor
The Divine Goodness
Hymnal: The Psalter #329 (1912) Topics: Wandering from God First Line: Thou, Lord, hast dealt well with Thy servant Lyrics: 1 Thou, Lord, hast dealt well with Thy servant,
Thy promise is faithful and just;
Instruct me in judgment and knowledge,
For in Thy commandments I trust.
2 Before my affliction I wandered,
But now Thy good word I obey;
O Thou, Who art holy and gracious,
Now teach me Thy statutes, I pray.
3 The proud have assailed me with slander;
Thy precepts shall still be my guide;
Thy law is my joy and my treasure,
Though sinners may boast in their pride.
4 Affliction has been for my profit,
That I to Thy statues might hold;
Thy law to my soul is more precious
Than thousands of silver and gold.
Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: NILUS
The Divine Goodness
Come, Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love
Author: Robert Walmsley Hymnal: Voices United #574 (1996) Meter: 10.8.10.7.8.10 Topics: Wandering from God Lyrics: 1 Come let us sing of a wonderful love,
tender and true, tender and true,
out of the heart of the Father above,
streaming to me and to you:
wonderful love, wonderful love
dwells in the heart of the Father above.
2 Jesus, the Saviour, this gospel to tell,
joyfully came, joyfully came,
came with the helpless and hopeless to dwell,
sharing their sorrow and shame,
seeking the lost, seeking the lost,
saving, redeeming at measureless cost.
3 Jesus is seeking the wanderers yet;
why do they roam? why do they roam?
Love only waits to forgive and forget;
home, weary wanderers, home!
Wonderful love, wonderful love
dwells in the heart of the Father above.
4 Come to my heart, O thou wonderful love!
Come and abide, come and abide,
lifting my life till it rises above
envy and falsehood and pride:
seeking to be, seeking to be
lowly and humble, a learner of thee. Tune Title: WONDERFUL LOVE
Come, Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love
O Sing Ye Hallelujah
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #320 (1934) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Wandering from God First Line: O sing ye Hallelujah! Lyrics: 1 O sing ye Hallelujah!
’Tis good our God to praise;
’Tis pleasant and becoming
To Him our songs to raise;
He builds the walls of Zion,
He seeks her wandering sons,
He binds their wounds and comforts
the brokenhearted ones.
2 The starry hosts He numbers,
He calls them all by name;
His greatness and His wisdom
His wondrous works proclaim;
The meek He lifts to honor,
He humbles sinful pride.
Give thanks to Him and utter
His praises far and wide.
3 The heavens with clouds He covers,
He sends the cheering rain;
The slopes of all the mountains
He fills with grass and grain;
To beast and bird His goodness
their daily food supplies;
He cares for all His creatures,
Attentive to their cries.
4 No human power delights Him,
No earthly pomp or pride;
He loves the meek who fear Him
and in His love confide;
Then praise thy God, O Zion,
His gracious aid confess;
He gives thee peace and plenty,
His gifts thy children bless.
5 He sends His swift commandment,
And snow and ice enfold
The world, and none are able
To stand before His cold.
Again He gives commandment;
The winds of summer blow,
The snow and ice are melted,
Again the waters flow.
6 His statutes and His judgments
He makes His people know;
To them as to no others
His grace He loves to show;
For matchless grace and mercy
Your grateful praises bring;
To Him give thanks forever,
And Hallelujah sing. Scripture: Psalm 147 Languages: English Tune Title: HARTFORD
O Sing Ye Hallelujah
Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak
Author: Frances R. Havergal Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #394 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Wandering from God Lyrics: 1 Lord, speak to me that I may speak
In living echoes of Thy tone;
As Thou hast sought, so let me seek
Thy erring children lost and lone.
2 O teach me, Lord, that I may teach
The precious things Thou dost impart;
And wing my words that they may reach
The hidden depths of many a heart.
3 O lead me, Lord, that I may lead
The wandering and the wavering feet;
O feed me, Lord, that I may feed
The hungering ones with manna sweet.
4 O strengthen me that while I stand
Firm on the Rock, and strong in Thee,
I may stretch out a loving hand
To wrestlers with the troubled sea.
5 O use me, Lord, use even me,
Just as Thou wilt, and when, and where;
Until Thy blessed face I see,
Thy rest, Thy joy, Thy glory share. Languages: English Tune Title: CANONBURY
Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak
Nearer, My God, to Thee ( Mon Dieu, plus près de toi)
Author: Sarah Flower Adams; Charles Châtelanat Hymnal: Voices United #497 (1996) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Wandering from God First Line: Nearer, my God, to thee (Mon Dieu, plus près de toi) Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
E'en though it be a cross
that raiseth me,
still all my song shall be,
nearer, my God, to thee;
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
2 Though like the wanderer,
the sun gone down,
darkness be over me,
my rest a stone;
yet in my dreams I'd be
nearer, my God, to thee;
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
3 There let the way appear,
steps unto heaven;
all that thou sendest me,
in mercy given;
angels to beckon me
nearer, my God, to thee;
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
4 Then, with my waking thoughts
bright with thy praise,
out of my stony griefs
Bethel I'll raise;
so by my woes to be
nearer, my God, to thee;
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
5 Or if on joyful wing
cleaving the sky,
sun, moon, and stars forgot,
upward I fly,
still all my song shall be,
nearer, my God, to thee;
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
French:
1 Mon Dieu, plus près de toi,
plus près de toi!
C'est le cri de ma foi:
Plus près de toi!
Dans le jour où l'épreuve
déborde comme un fleuve,
garde-moi près de toi,
plus près de toi!
2 Plus près de toi, Seigneur,
plus près de toi!
Tiens-moi dans ma douleur
tout près de toi,
alors que la souffrance
fait son oeuvre en silence,
toujours plus près de toi,
plus près de toi!
3 Plus près de toi, toujours,
plus près de toi!
Donne-moit ton secourts,
soutiens ma foi!
Que Satan se déchaîne,
ton amour me ramène
toujours plus près de toi,
plus près de toi!
4 Mon Dieu, plus près de toi!
Dans le désert
j'ai vu, plus près de toi,
ton ciel ouvert,
Pèlerin, bon courage!
Ton chant brave l'orage:
Mon Dieu, plus près de toi,
plus près de toi! Languages: English; French Tune Title: EXCELSIOR (BETHANY)
Nearer, My God, to Thee ( Mon Dieu, plus près de toi)
Thou, Lord, Hast Dealt Well with Thy Servant
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #258 (1934) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Topics: Wandering from God Lyrics: 1 Thou, Lord, hast dealt well with Thy servant,
Thy promise is faithful and just;
Instruct me in judgment and knowledge,
For in Thy commandments I trust.
2 Before my affliction I wandered,
But now Thy good Word I obey;
O Thou, who art holy and gracious,
Now teach me Thy statutes, I pray.
3 The proud have assailed me with slander;
Thy precepts shall still be my guide;
Thy law is my joy and my treasure,
Though sinners may boast in their pride.
4 Affliction has been for my profit,
That I to Thy statues might hold;
Thy law to my soul is more precious
Than thousands of silver and gold. Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: JANET
Thou, Lord, Hast Dealt Well with Thy Servant
O Let My Supplicating Cry
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #271 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Wandering from God Lyrics: 1 O let my supplicating cry
By Thee, my gracious Lord, be heard;
Give wisdom and deliver me
According to Thy faithful Word.
2 Instructed in Thy holy law,
To praise Thy Word I lift my voice;
O Lord, be Thou my present help,
For Thy commandments are my choice.
3 For Thy salvation I have longed,
And in Thy law is my delight;
Enrich my soul with life divine,
And help me by Thy judgments right.
4 Thy servant like a wandering sheep
Has lost the path and gone astray;
Restore my soul and lead me home,
For Thy commands I would obey. Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: ERNAN
O Let My Supplicating Cry
Wickedness and Retribution
Hymnal: The Psalter #156a (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Wandering from God First Line: Do ye, O men, speak righteousness Lyrics: 1 Do ye, O men, speak righteousness
And upright judgment mete?
Nay, in your hearts is wickedness,
And in you hands deceit.
2 the wicked, from their earliest days,
in sin are gone astray,
With froward heart, in foolish pride,
From wisdom turned away.
3 The God of vengeance will destroy
The wicked from His sight;
The Lord will bring to nought their pow'r,
And scatter all their might.
4 The good shall triumph and rejoice,
And this shall be confessed;
On earth the God of justice reigns,
And righteousness is blessed.
Scripture: Psalm 58 Languages: English Tune Title: BONE PASTOR
Wickedness and Retribution
Wickedness and Retribution
Hymnal: The Psalter #156b (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Wandering from God First Line: Do ye, O men, speak righteousness Lyrics: 1 Do ye, O men, speak righteousness
And upright judgment mete?
Nay, in your hearts is wickedness,
And in you hands deceit.
2 The wicked, from their earliest days,
in sin are gone astray,
With froward heart, in foolish pride,
From wisdom turned away.
3 The God of vengeance will destroy
The wicked from His sight;
The Lord will bring to nought their pow'r,
And scatter all their might.
4 The good shall triumph and rejoice,
And this shall be confessed;
On earth the God of justice reigns,
And righteousness is blessed.
Scripture: Psalm 58 Languages: English Tune Title: SWANWICK
Wickedness and Retribution
Jesus, my Saviour and my God
Author: Samuel Stennett Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #446 (1899) Topics: Wandering from God Lyrics: 1 Jesus, my Saviour and my God,
Thou hast redeemed me with Thy blood;
By ties, both natural and divine,
I am and ever will be Thine.
2 But ah! should my inconstant heart,
Ere I'm aware, from Thee depart,
What dire reproach would fall on me
For such ingratitude to Thee!
3 The thought I dread, the crime I hate;
The guilt, the shame, I deprecate:
And yet so mighty are my foes,
I dare not trust my warmest vows.
4 Pity my frailty, dearest Lord!
Grace in the needful hour afford.
Oh, steel this timorous heart of mine
With fortitude and love divine.
5 So shall I triumph o'er my fears,
And gather joys from all my tears;
So shall I to the world proclaim
The honors of the Christian name.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: MENDON
Jesus, my Saviour and my God
God Loveth the Righteous, His Goodness Is Sure
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #145 (1934) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Wandering from God Scripture: Psalm 73 Languages: English Tune Title: SANKEY
God Loveth the Righteous, His Goodness Is Sure
God of mercy! God of grace!
Author: John Taylor Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #385 (1899) Topics: Wandering from God Lyrics: 1 God of mercy! God of grace!
Hear our penitential songs;
Oh, restore Thy suppliant race,
Thou to whom our praise belongs!
2 Deep regret for follies past,
Talents wasted, time misspent;
Hearts debased by worldly cares,
Thankless for the blessings lent;
3 Foolish fears and fond desires;
Vain regrets for things as vain;
Lips too seldom taught to praise,
Oft to murmur and complain;
4 These, and every secret fault,
Filled with grief and shame, we own;
Humbled at Thy feet we lie,
Seeking pardon from Thy throne.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ESHTEMOA
God of mercy! God of grace!
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Author: Anonymous Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #406 (1934) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Wandering from God Lyrics: 1 Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
Much we need Thy tender care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us,
For our use Thy folds prepare.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.
2 We are Thine, do Thou befriend us,
Be the Guardian of our way;
Keep Thy flock, from sin defend us,
Seek us when we go astray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Hear Thy children when they pray;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Hear Thy children when they pray.
3 Thou hast promised to receive us,
Poor and sinful though we be;
Thou hast mercy to relieve us,
Grace to cleanse, and power to free.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Early let us turn to Thee.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Early let us turn to Thee.
4 Early let us seek Thy favor;
Early let us do Thy will;
Blessed Lord and only Savior,
With Thy love our bosoms fill.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Thou hast loved us; love us still.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Thou hast loved us; love us still. Languages: English Tune Title: SHEPHERD
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
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