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The Excellencies of Christ
Author: Dr. S. Stennett Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXI (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Chief among ten thousand First Line: To Christ, the Lord, let every tongue Lyrics: 1 To Christ, the Lord, let every tongue
Its nobles tribute bring:
When he's the subject of the song,
who can refuse to sing?
2 Survey the beauties of his face,
And on his glories dwell;
Think of the wonders of his grace,
And all his triumphs tell.
3 Majestic sweetness sits enthron'd
Upon his awful brow;
His head with radiant glories crown'd,
His lips with grace o'erflow.
4 No mortal can with him compare,
Among the sons of men:
Fairer he is than all the fair
That fill the heavenly train.
5 He saw me plung'd in deep distress,
He fled to my relief;
For me he bore the shameful cross
And carried all my grief.
6 His hand a thousand blessings pours
Upon my guilty head:
His presence gilds my darkest hours,
And guards my sleeping bed.
7 To him I owe my life and breath,
And all the joys I have;
He makes me triumph over death,
And saves me from the grave.
8 To heaven the place of his abode
He brings my weary feet;
Shews me the glories of my God,
And makes my joys complete.
9 Since from his beauty I receive
Such proofs of love divine,
Had I a thousand hearts to give,
Lord, they should all be thine.
Languages: English
The Excellencies of Christ
Phisician, or; the Miracles of Christ
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXXIX (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Physician First Line: Jesus, since thou art still to-day Lyrics: 1 Jesus, since thou art still to-day
As yesterday the same;
Present to heal, in me display
The virtue of thy name.
2 Since still thou go'st about to do
The needy creatures good;
On me, that I thy praise my shew,
Be all thy wonders shew'd.
Leper.
3 Now, Lord, to whom for help I call,
Thy Miracles repeat;
With pitying eye behold me fall,
A leper at thy feet.
4 Loathsome, and vile, and self-abhor;d,
I sink beneath my sin;
But if thou wilt, a grcious word
Of thine can make me clean.
Deaf and Dumb.
5 Thou seest me deaf to thy commands,
Open, O Lord! mine ear;
Bid me stretch out my withered hands,
And lift them up in prayer.
6 Silent, (alas! thou know'st how long0
My voice I cannot raise;
But O! when thou shalt loose my tongue,
The dumb shall sing thy Praise.
Lame.
7 Lame at the pool I still am seen,
Waiting to find relief;
While many others venture in,
And wash away their grief.
8 Now speak my mind, my conscience sound,
Give, and my strength employ;
Light as an hart, my soul shall bound,
The lame shall leap for joy.
Blind.
9 If thou, my God, art passing by,
O! let me find thee near;
Jesus, in mercy hear my cry,
Thou, son, of David, hear;
10 See, I am waiting in the way,
For thee the heavenly light;
Command me to be brought, and say,
"Sinner, receive thy sight."
Possessed.
11 Cast out thy foes, and let them still
To thy great name submit;
Clothe with thy righteousness, and heal,
And place me at thy feet.
12 From sin, and guilt, the power, the pain,
Thou wilt releive my soul;
Lord, I believe, and not in vain,
For thou wilt make me whole.
Languages: English
Phisician, or; the Miracles of Christ
Melchizedek, a type of Christ
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXXIII (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Melchizedek, a type of Christ First Line: King of Salem, bless my soul Lyrics: 1 King of Salem, bless my soul!
Make a wounded sinner whole!
King of righteousness and peace,
Let not thy sweet visits cease!
2 Come! refresh this soul of mine
With thy sacred bread and wine!
All thy love to me unfold,
Half of which can not be told.
3 Hail Melchizedek divine!
Thou great high-priest shalt be mine;
All my powers before thee fall,
Take not tithe, but take them all! Scripture: Genesis 14:18-19 Languages: English
Melchizedek, a type of Christ
The Excellency of the Priesthood of Christ
Author: Dr. S. Stennett Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXCI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Priest First Line: 'Mong all the priests of Jewish race Lyrics: 1 'Mong all the priests of Jewish Race,
Jesus the most illustrious stands:
The radiant Beauty of his face
Superior love and awe demands.
2 Not Aaron or Melchizedek
Cou'd claim such high descent as he;
His Nature and his name bespeak
His unexampled pedigree.
3 Descended from the eternal God,
He bears the name of his own son;
And, dress'd in human flesh and blood,
He puts his priestly garments on.
4 The mitred crown, the embroider'd vest,
With graceful dignity he wears;
And in full splendor on his breast
The sacred oracle appears.
5 So he presents his sacrifice,
An off'ring most divinely sweet;
While clouds of fragrant incense rise,
And cover o'er the mercy seat.
6 The Father with approveing smile
Accepts the off'ring of his son:
New Joys the wond'ring angels feel,
And haste to bear the tidings down.
7 The welcome news their lips repeat,
Gives sacred pleasure to my breast:
Henceforth, my soul, thy cause commit
To Christ, thy advocate and priest.
Languages: English
The Excellency of the Priesthood of Christ
Fountain opened for sinners
Author: Hart Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXVIII (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Fountain First Line: The fountain of Christ Lyrics: 1 The fountain of Christ,
Lord, help us to sing,
The blood of our priest
Our crucify'd king;
The fountain that cleanses
From sin and from filth,
And richly dispenses
Salvation and health.
2 This fountain so dear
He'll freely impart;
When pierc'd by the spear,
It flow'd from his heart
With blood and with water,
The first to atone,
To cleanse us the latter;
The fountain's but one.
3 This fountain from guilt
Not only makes pure,
And gives, soon as felt,
Infallible cure;
But if guilt removed,
Return and remain,
Its power may be proved
Again and again.
4 This fountain unseal'd
Stands open for all
Who long to be heal'd
The great and the small;
Here's strength for the weakly
That hither are led;
Here's health for the sickly,
And life for the dead.
5 This fountain tho' rich
From charge is quite clear,
The poorer the wretch
The welcomer here:
Come needy, and guilty,
Come loathsome, and bare;
Tho' lep'rous and filthy
Come just as you are.
6 This fountain in vain
Has never been try'd,
It takes out all stain,
Whenever apply'd;
The fountain flows sweetly
With virtue divine,
To cleanse souls completely,
Tho' lep'rous as mine. Scripture: Zechariah 13:1 Languages: English
Fountain opened for sinners
Messiah
Author: Needham Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXXV (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Messiah First Line: Glory to God who reigns above Lyrics: 1 Glory to God who reigns above,
Who dwells in light, whose name is love;
Ye saints and angels, if ye can,
Declare the love of God to man.
2 O what can more his love commend
His dear, his only Son to send!
That man, condemn'd to die, might live,
And God be glorious to forgive?
3 Messiah's come—with joy behold
The days by prophets long foretold:
Judah, thy royal sceptre's broke,
And time still prove's what Jacob spoke.
4 Daniel, thy weeks are all expir'd,
The time prophetic Seals requir'd;
Cut off for sins, but not his own,
Thy prince Messiah did atone.
5 Thy famous temple, Solomon,
Is by the latter far out-shine:
It wanted not they glittering store,
Messiah's presence grac'd it more.
6 We see the prophecies fulfil'd
In Jesus, that most wondrous child:
His birth, his life, his death combine
To prove his character divine.
7 Jesus, thy gospel firmly stands
A blessing to these favour'd lands:
No infidel shall be our dread,
Since thou art risen from the dead.
Scripture: Genesis 49:10 Languages: English
Messiah
Leader
Author: C. W.; J. W Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXX (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Leader First Line: Thou very pascal Lamb Lyrics: 1 Thou very pascal lamb,
Whose blood for us was shed,
Thro' whom we out of Egypt came;
Thy ransom'd people lead.
2 Angel of gospel-grace!
Fulfil thy character,
To guard and feed the chosen race,
In Israel's camp appear.
3 Throughout the desert-way
Conduct us by the light,
Be thou a cooling cloud by day,
A cheering fire by night.
4 Our fainting souls sustain
With blessings from above,
And ever on thy people rain
The manna of thy love. Languages: English
Leader
High-Priest
Author: Cennick Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXC (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ High Priest First Line: A good high-priest is come Lyrics: 1 A good high-priest is come,
Supplying Aaron's place,
And taking up his room,
Dispensing life and grace:
The law by Aaron's priesthood came,
But grace and truth by Jesus' name.
2 My Lord a priest is made,
As sware the mighty God,
To Israel and his seed,
Ordain'd to offer blood:
For sinners who his mercy seek,
A priest, as was Melchizedeck.
3 He once temptations knew,
Of every sort and kind,
That he might succour shew,
To every tempted mind:
In every point the lamb was try'd
Like us, and then for us, he dy'd.
4 He dies, but lives again,
And by the altar stands;
There shews how he was slain,
Op'ning His pierced hands.
Our priest abides, and pleads the cause
Of us who have transgress'd his laws.
5 I other priests disclaim,
And laws and offerings too,
None but the bleeding lamb
The mighty work can do:
He shall have all the praise, for he
Hath lov'd, and liv'd, and dy'd for me.
Languages: English
High-Priest
The spiritual Coronation
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXVII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ King First Line: All hail the power of Jesus' name! Lyrics: Angels.
1 All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall:
Bring forth the royal Diadem,
To crown him Lord of all.
Martyrs.
2 [Crown him ye martyrs of your God,
Who from his altar call;
Extol the stem of Jesse's rod,
And crown him Lord of all.]
Converted Jews.
3 [Ye chosen seed of Israel's race,
A remnant weak and small;
Hail him who saves you by his grace,
And crown him Lord of all.]
Believing Gentiles.
4 Ye Gentile sinners ne'er forget
The wormwood and the gall;
Go—spread your trophies at his feet,
And crown him Lord of all.
Sinners of every age.
5 [Babes, men, and sires, who know him love,
Who feel your sin and thrall,
Now joy with all the hosts above,
And crown him Lord of all.]
Sinners of every nation.
6 Let every kindred, every tribe,
On this terrestrial ball,
To him all majesty ascribe,
And crown him Lord of all.
Ourselves.
7 O that, with yonder sacred throng,
We at his feet may fall;
We'll join the everlasting song,
And crown him Lord of all.
Scripture: Song of Solomon 3:11 Languages: English
The spiritual Coronation
Our Example
Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXVI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Our Example First Line: And is the gospel peace and love? Lyrics: 1 And is the gospel, peace and love?
Such let our conversation be:
The serpent blended with the dove,
Wisdom and meek simplicity.
2 Whene'er the angry passions rise,
And tempt our thoughts or tongues to strife,
To Jesus let us lift our eyes,
Bright pattern of the Christian life!
3 O how benevolent and kind!
How mild! how ready to forgive!
Be this the temper of our mind,
And these the rules by which we live.
4 To do his heavenly Father's will,
Was his employment and delight;
Humility and holy zeal
Shone thro' his life divinely bright!
5 Dispensing good where'er he came,
The labors of his life were love;
O, if we love the Savior's name,
Let his divine example move.
6 But ah how blind! how weak we are!
How frail! how apt to turn aside!
Lord, we depend upon thy care,
And ask thy spirit for our guide.
7 Thy fair example may we trace,
To teach us what we ought to be;
Make us by thy transforming grace,
Dear Savior, daily more like thee. Languages: English
Our Example
Crown Him
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXVI (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ King First Line: Backsliders, who your misery feel Lyrics: 1 Backsliders, who your misery feel,
Attend your savior's call;
Return, he'll your backslidings heal;
O crown him Lord of all
2 Though crimson sin increase your guilt,
And painful is your thrall;
For broken hearts his blood was spilt;
O crown him Lord of all.
3 Take with you words, approach his throne,
And low before him fall;
He understands the spirit's groan;
O crown him Lord of all.
4 Whoever comes he'll not cast out,
Altho' your faith be small;
His faithfulness you cannot doubt;
O crown him Lord of all. Languages: English
Crown Him
The Marriage between Christ and the soul
Author: Fawcett Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLIX (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Bridegroom and Husband First Line: Jesus the heavenly lover gave Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the heavenly lover gave
His life, my wretched soul to save;
Resolv'd to make his mercy known,
He kindly claims me for his own.
2 Rebellious, I against him strove
'Till melted and constrain'd by love;
With sin and self I freely part,
The heavenly bridegroom wins my heart.
3 My guilt, my wretchedness he knows,
Yet takes and owns me for his spouse;
My debts he pays, and sets me free,
And makes his riches o'er to me.
4 My filthy rags are laid aside,
He clothes me as becomes his bride;
Himself bestows my wedding-dress,
The robe of perfect righteousness.
5 Lost in astonishment, I see,
Jesus, thy boundless love to me;
With angels I thy grace adore,
And long to love and praise thee more.
6 Since thou wilt take me for thy bride,
O keep me, savior, near thy side;
I fain would give thee all my heart,
Nor ever from the Lord depart. Languages: English
The Marriage between Christ and the soul
Immanuel
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXIV (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Immanuel First Line: God with us! O glorious name! Lyrics: 1 God with us! O glorious name!
Let it shine in endless fame:
God and man in Christ unite,
O mysterious depth and height!
2 God with us! amazing love
Brought him from his courts above;
Now, ye saints, his grace admire,
Swell the song with holy fire.
3 God with us! but tainted not
With the first transgressor's blot;
Yet did he our sins sustain,
Bear the guilt, the curse, the pain.
4 [God with us! O blissful theme!
Let the impious not blaspheme,
Jesus shall in judgment sit,
Dooming rebels to the pit.]
5 God with us! O wondrous grace!
Let us see him face to face,
That we may Immanuel sing,
As we ought, our God and King.
Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Languages: English
Immanuel
Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption First Line: My God, assist me, while I raise Lyrics: 1 My God, assist me, while I raise
An anthem of harmonious praise;
My heart thy wonders shall proclaim,
And spread its banners in thy name.
2 In Christ I view a store divine;
My father, all that store is thine;
By thee prepar'd, by thee bestow'd;
Hail to the savior, and the God!
3 When gloomy shades my soul o'erspread,
"Let there be light," th' Almighty said;
And Christ, my sun, his beams displays,
And scatters round celestial rays.
4 Condemn'd thy criminal I stood,
And awful justice ask'd my blood;
That welcome Savior from thy throne
Brought righteousness and pardon down.
5 My soul was all o'erspread with sin,
And lo, his grace hath made me clean:
He rescues from the infernal foe,
And full redemption will bestow.
6 Ye saints, assist my grateful tongue;
Ye angels, warble back my song:
For love like this demands the praise
Of heavenly harps, and endless days. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:30-31 Languages: English
Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption
Way, truth, and life
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCII (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Way, Truth, and Life First Line: There is no path to heavenly bliss Lyrics: 1 There is no path to heavenly bliss,
Or solid joy, or lasting peace,
But Christ th' appointed road;
O may we tread the sacred way,
By faith rejoice, and praise, and pray,
Till we sit down with God!
2 The types, and shadows of the word
Unite in Christ, the man, the Lord,
The Savior just and true;
O may we all his word believe,
And all his promises receive,
And all his precepts do.
3 As he above for ever lives,
And life to dying sinners gives,
Eternal and divine;
O may his spirit in me dwell,
Then sav'd from sin, and death, and hell,
Eternal life is mine.
Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English
Way, truth, and life
Passover
Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXXVI (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Passover First Line: Christ, our passover, is slain Lyrics: 1 Christ, our passover, is slain,
To set his people free,
Free from sin's Egyptian chain,
And Pharaoh's tyranny.
Lord, that we may now depart,
And truly serve our pardoning God,
Sprinkle every house and heart
With thine atoning blood.
2 Let the angel of the Lord
His awful charge fulfil,
Let his pestilential sword
The first-born victims kill;
Safe in snares and deaths we dwell,
Protected by that crimson sign,
From the rage of earth and hell,
And from the wrath divine.
3 Wilt thou not a difference make
Betwixt thy friend and foe,
Vengeance on the Egyptians take,
And grace to Israel shew?
Know'st thou not, most righteous God,
We on the paschal lamb rely?
See us cover'd with the blood,
And pass thy people by. Scripture: Exodus 12:7 Languages: English
Passover
Prophet, priest, and king
Author: President Davies Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXCII (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Prophet, Priest and King First Line: Jesus, how precious is thy name Lyrics: 1 Jesus, how precious is thy name;
The great Jehovah's darling, thou!
O let me catch the immortal flame,
With which angelic bosoms glow!
Since angels love thee, I would love,
And imitate the bless'd above.
2 My prophet, thou, my heavenly guide,
Thy sweet instructions I will hear:
The words that from thy lips proceed,
O how divinely sweet they are!
Thee my great prophet I would love,
And imitate the bless'd above.
3 My great high-priest, whose precious blood
Did once atone upon the cross;
Who now dost intercede with God,
And plead the friendless sinners cause:
In thee I trust; thee I would love,
And imitate the bless'd above.
4 My king supreme to thee I bow,
A willing subject at thy feet;
All other Lords I disavow,
And to thy government submit:
My savior king, this heart would love,
And imitate th bless'd above.
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7 Languages: English
Prophet, priest, and king
Vine and the branches
Author: Toplady Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CC (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Vine First Line: Jesus, immutably the same Lyrics: 1 Jesus, immutably the same,
Thou true and living vine,
Around thy all-supporting stem
My feeble arms I twine.
2 Quicken'd by thee, and kept alive,
I flourish and bear fruit:
My life I from thy sap derive,
My vigor from thy root.
3 I can do nothing without thee;
My strength is wholly thine;
Wither'd and barren should I be,
If sever'd from the vine.
4 Upon my leaf, when parch'd with heat,
Refreshing dew shall drop,
The plant which thy right hand hath set,
Shall ne'er be rooted up.
5 Each moment water'd by thy care,
And fenc'd with power divine,
Fruit to eternal life shall bear
The feeblest branch of thine. Scripture: John 15:1-5 Languages: English
Vine and the branches
Way to Canaan
Author: Cennick Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Way First Line: Jesus, my all, to heaven is gone Lyrics: 1 Jesus my all, to heaven is gone,
He whom I fix my hopes upon;
His track I see, and I'll pursue
The narrow way till him I view.
2 The way the holy prophets went,
The road that leads from banishment,
The king's highway of holiness
I'll go, for all his paths are peace.
3 This is the way I long have sought,
And mourn'd because I found it not;
My grief, my burden long has been,
Because I could not cease from sin.
4 The more I strove against its power,
I sinn'd and stumbled but the more,
'Till late I heard my Savior say,
Come hither, soul, "I am the way."
5 Lo! glad I come; and thou, blest lamb
Shalt take me to thee as I am:
Nothing but sin I thee can give,
Nothing but love would I receive.
6 Then will I tell to sinners round,
What a dear Savior I have found;
I'll point to thy redeeming blood,
And say, "Behold the way to God." Languages: English
Way to Canaan
Forerunner and Foundation of our Hope
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXVII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Forerunner and Foundation of our Hope First Line: Jesus the Lord, our souls adore Lyrics: 1 Jesus the Lord, our souls adore,
A painful sufferer now no more;
High on his Father's throne he reigns
O'er earth, and Heavens' extensive plains.
2 His race for ever is complete;
For ever undisturb'd, his seat;
Myriads of angels round him fly,
And sing his well-gain'd victory.
3 Yet 'midst the honors of his throne,
He joys not for himself alone;
His meanest servants share their part,
Share in that royal tender heart.
4 Raise, raise, my soul, thy raptur'd sight,
With sacred wonder and delight;
Jesus thy own forerunner see
Enter'd beyond the veil for thee.
5 Loud let the howling tempest yell,
And foaming waves to mountains swell,
No shipwreck can my vessel fear,
Since hope hath fix'd its anchor here.
Scripture: Hebrews 6:19-20 Languages: English
Forerunner and Foundation of our Hope
Savior the only one
Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXCVI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Savior First Line: Jesus, the spring of joys divine Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the spring of joys divine,
Whence all my hopes and comforts flow;
Jesus, no other name but thine
Can save me from eternal woe.
2 In vain would boasting reason find
The way to happiness and God;
Her weak directions leave the mind
Bewilder'd in a dubious road.
3 No other name will heaven approve;
Thou art the true, the living way,
(Ordain'd by everlasting love,)
To the bright realms of endless day.
4 Here let my constant feet abide,
Nor from the heavenly path depart;
O let thy spirit, gracious guide,
Direct our steps, and cheer our heart.
5 Safe lead us thro' this world of night,
And bring me to the blissful plains,
The regions of unclouded light,
Where perfect joy for ever reigns. Scripture: Acts 4:12 Languages: English
Savior the only one
Corner-Stone
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Cornerstone First Line: Lord, dost thou shew a corner-stone Lyrics: 1 Lord dost thou shew a corner-stone,
For us to build our hopes upon,
That the fair Edifice may raise
Sublime in light beyond the skies?
2 We own the work of sovereign love;
Nor death nor hell these hopes shall move,
Which fix'd on this foundation stand,
Laid by thy own almighty hand.
3 Thy people long this stone have tried,
And all the powers of hell defy'd;
Floods of temptation beat in vain;
Well doth this rock the house sustain.
4 When storms of wrath around prevail,
Whirlwind and thunder, fire and hail,
'Tis here our trembling souls shall hide,
And here securely they abide:
5 While they that scorn this precious stone,
Fond of some Quicksand of their own,
Borne down by weighty vengeance die,
And buried deep in ruin lie.
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6 Languages: English
Corner-Stone
Friend
Author: Newton Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXX (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Friend First Line: Poor, weak, and worthless tho' I am Lyrics: 1 Poor, weak and worthless tho' I am,
I have a rich almighty friend;
Jesus, the Savior, is his name,
He freely loves, and without end.
2 He ransom'd me from hell with blood,
And, by his power, my foes control'd:
He found me wandering far from God,
And brought me to his chosen fold.
3 He cheers my heart, my wants supplies,
And says that I shall shortly be
Enthron'd with him above the skies,
O! what a friend is Christ to me!
Pause.
4 But ah! my inmost spirit mourns,
And well my eyes with tears may swim,
To think of my perverse returns;
I've been a faithless friend to him.
5 Often my gracious friend I grieve,
Neglect, distrust and disobey,
And often Satan's lies believe,
Sooner than all my friend can say.
6 [He bids me always freely come,
And promises what'er I ask:
But I am straighten'd, cold, and dumb,
And count my privilege a task.
7 Before the world that hates his cause,
My treach'rous heart has throbb'd with shame
Lot to forego the world's applause,
I hardly dare avow his name.]
8 Sure were not I most vile and base,
I could not thus my friend requite!
And were not he the God of grace,
He'd frown and spurn me from his sight.
Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:17 Languages: English
Friend
All in All; or, the Testimony concerning Jesus, the soil of prophecy
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCV (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ All in All First Line: The bible is justly esteem'd Lyrics: 1 The bible is justly esteem'd
The glory supreme of the land,
Which shows how a sinner's redeem'd
And brought to Jehovah's right hand.
With pleasure we freely confess
The bible all books does outshine,
But Jesus, his person and grace,
Affords it that lustre divine.
2 In every prophetical book
Where God his decrees hath unseal'd,
With joy we behold as we look,
The wonderful savioyr reveal'd:
His glories project to the eye,
And prove it was not his design,
Those glories concealed should lie,
But there in full majesty shine.
3 The first gracious promise to man,
A blessed prediction appears,
His work is the soul of the plan,
And gives it the glory it wears.
How cheering the truth must have been,
That Jesus the promised seed,
Should triumph o'er Satan and sin,
And hell in captivity lead!
4 The ancient Levitical law
Was prophecy after its kind,
In types there the faithful foresaw
The savior that ransom'd mankind.
The altar, the lamb, and the priest,
The blood that was sprinkled of old
Had life, when the people could taste,
The blessing those shadows foretold.
5 Review each prophetical song,
Which shines in prediction's rich train,
The sweetest to Jesus belong,
And point out his sufferings and reign:
Sure David his harp never strung,
With more of true sacred delight,
Than when of the savior he sung,
And he was reveal'd to his sight.
6 May Jesus more precious become—
His word be a lamp to our feet,
While we in the wilderness roam,
'Till brought in his presence to meet!
Then, then will we gaze on thy face,
Our prophet, our priest, and our king;
Recount all thy wonders of grace,
Thy praises eternally sing. Scripture: Revelation 19:10 Languages: English
All in All; or, the Testimony concerning Jesus, the soil of prophecy
Praise for the Fountain opened
Author: Cowper Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXIX (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Fountain First Line: There is a fountain fill'd with blood Lyrics: 1 There is a fountain fill'd with blood,
Drawn from Immanuel's veins;
And sinners plung'd beneath that flood
Lose all their guilty stains.
2 The dying thief rejoic'd to see
That fountain in his day;
O may I there, tho' vile as he,
Wash all my sins away.
3 Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood
Shall never lose its power,
'Till all the ransom'd church of God
Be sav'd, to sin no more.
4 E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream
Thy flowing wounds supply,
Redeeming love has been my theme,
And shall be till I die.
5 But when this lisping, stammering tongue
Lies silent in the grave,
Then in a nobler, sweeter song
I'll sing thy power to save.
Languages: English
Praise for the Fountain opened
Brazen Serpent
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLVII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Brazen Serpent First Line: When Israel's grieving tribes complain'd Lyrics: 1 When Israel's grieving tribes complain'd,
With fiery serpents greatly pain'd,
A serpent strait the prophet made
Of molten brass, to view display'd.
2 Around the fainting crowds attend
To heaven their mournful sigs ascend;
They hope, they look, while from the pole,
Descends a pow'r that makes them whole.
3 But, O, what healing to the heart,
Doth our redeemer's cross impart!
What life, by faith, our souls receive!
What pleasures do his sorrows give!
4 Still may I view the savior's cross,
And other objects count but loss;
Here still be fix'd my feasted eyes,
Enraptur'd with his sacrifice!
5 Jesus the savior, balmy name!
Thy worth my tongue would now proclaim;
By thy atonement set me free,
My life, my hope is all from thee. Scripture: Numbers 21:8-9 Languages: English
Brazen Serpent
Advocate
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLVI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Advocate First Line: Where is my God? does he retire Lyrics: 1 Where is my God? does he retire
Beyond the reach of humble sighs?
Are these weak breathings of desire
Too languid to ascend the skies?
2 No, Lord, the breathings of desire,
The weak petition, if sincere,
Is not forbidden to aspire
But reaches thy all-gracious ear.
3 Look up, my soul, with cheerful eye,
See where the great redeemer stands,
The glorious advocate on high,
With precious incense in his hands.
4 He sweetens every humble groan,
He recommends each broken prayer;
Recline thy hope on him alone,
Whose power and love forbid despair.
5 Teach my weak heart, O gracious Lord,
With stronger faith to call thee mine;
Bid me pronounce the blissful word,
My Father, God, with joy divine. Scripture: 1 John 2:1 Languages: English
Advocate
Shepherd
Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXCVII (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Shepherd First Line: While my redeemer's near Lyrics: 1 While my redeemer's near,
My shepherd and my guide,
I bid farewell to anxious fear,
My wants are all supply'd.
2 To ever-fragrant meads,
Where rich abundance grows,
His gracious hand indulgent leads,
And guards my sweet repose.
3 Along the lovely scene
Cool waters gently roll,
And kind refreshment smiles serene,
To cheer my fainting soul.
4 Here let my spirit rest;
How sweet a lot is mine!
With pleasure, food, and safety blest;
Beneficence divine!
5 Dear shepherd, if I stray,
My wandering feet restore;
To thy fair pastures guide my way,
And let me rove no more.
6 Unworthy as I am,
Of thy protecting care,
Jesus, I plead thy gracious name,
For all my hopes are there. Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3 Languages: English
Shepherd
The Door
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXV (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ The Door First Line: Awake, our souls, and bless his name Lyrics: 1 Awake, our souls, and bless his name,
Whose mercies never fail;
Who opens wide a door of hope
In anchor's gloomy vale.
2 Behold the portal wide display'd,
The building strong and fair;
Within are pastures fresh and green,
And living streams are there.
3 Enter, my soul, with cheerful haste,
For Jesus is the door;
Nor fear the serpent's wily arts,
Nor fear the lion's roar.
4 O may thy grace the nations lead,
And Jews and Gentiles come,
All travelling thro' one beauteous gate
To one eternal home. Scripture: John 10:9 Languages: English
The Door
Lamb of God
Author: Fawcett Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXIX (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Lamb of God First Line: Behold, the sin-atoning Lamb Lyrics: 1 Behold the sin-atoning Lamb,
With wonder, gratitude, and Love;
To take away our guilt and shame,
See him descending from above.
2 Our sins and griefs on him were laid;
He meekly bore the mighty Load;
Our ransom-price he fully paid,
In groans and tears, in sweat and blood.
3 To save a guilty world, he dies;
Sinners behold the bleeding lamb!
To him lift up your longing eyes,
And hope for mercy in his name.
4 Pardon and peace thro' him abound;
He can the richest blessings give;
Salvation in his name is found,
He bids the dying sinner live.
5 Jesus my Lord, I look to thee;
Where else can helpless sinners go?
Thy boundless love shall set me free
From all my wretchedness and woe.
Languages: English
Lamb of God
Consolation of Israel
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXII (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Consolation of Israel First Line: Come, thou long expected Jesus Lyrics: 1 Come, thou long expected Jesus,
Born to set thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in thee:
Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the saints thou art;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
2 Born thy people to deliver;
Born a child and yet a king;
Born to reign in us for ever,
Now thy gracious kingdom bring:
By thine own eternal spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By thine all-sufficient merit
Raise us to thy glorious throne. Scripture: Luke 2:25 Languages: English
Consolation of Israel
King of Saints
Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXV (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ King First Line: Come, ye that love the Savior's name Lyrics: 1 Come, ye that love the Savior's name,
And joy to make it known,
The Sovereign of your heart proclaim,
And bow before his throne.
2 Behold your King, your Savior crown'd
With glories all divine;
And tell the wondering nations round,
How bright those glories shine.
3 Infinite power, and boundless grace,
In him unite their rays:
You that have e'er beheld his face,
Can you forbear his praise?
4 When in his earthly courts we view
The glories of our king;
We long to love as angels do,
And wish like them to sing.
5 And shall we long and wish in vain?
Lord, teach our songs to rise!
Thy love can animate the train,
And bid it reach the skies.
6 O happy period! glorious day!
When heaven and earth shall raise,
With all their powers, the raptur'd lay,
To celebrate thy praise.
Languages: English
King of Saints
Phisician of Souls
Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXXVIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Physician of Souls First Line: Deep are the wounds which sin has made Lyrics: 1 Deep are the wounds which sin hath made
Where shall the sinner find a cure?
In vain, alas, is nature's aid,
The work exceeds all nature's power.
2 Sin like a raging fever, reigns,
With fatal strength in every part;
The dire contagion fills the veins,
And spreads its poison to the heart.
3 And can no sovereign balm be found?
And is no kind phisician nigh
To ease the pain, and heal the wound,
Ere life and hope for ever fly?
4 There is a great phisician near,
Look up, O fainting soul, and live;
See, in his heavenly smiles appear
Such ease as nature cannot give!
5 See in the Savior's dying blood
Life, health, and bliss, abundant flow!
'Tis only this dear, sacred flood
Can ease thy pain and heal thy woe.
6 Sin throws in vain its pointed dart,
For here a sovereign Cure is found;
A cordial for a fainting heart,
A balm for every painful wound. Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Languages: English
Phisician of Souls
Bread of Life
Author: Fawcett Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLVIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Bread of Life First Line: Depraved minds on ashes feed Lyrics: 1 Depraved minds on ashes feed,
Nor love, nor seek for heavenly bread;
They chuse the husks which swine do eat,
Or manly crave the serpent's meat.
2 Jesus, thou art the living bread,
By which our need souls are fed:
In thee alone thy children find
Enough to fill the empty mind.
3 Without this bread, I starve and die;
No other can my need supply:
But this will suit my wretched case,
Abroad, at home, in every place.
4 'Tis this relieves the hungry poor,
Who ask for bread at mercy's door;
This living food descends from heaven,
As manna to the Jews was giv'n.
5 This precious food my heart revives,
What strength, what nourishment it gives!
O let me evermore be fed
With this divine celestial bread. Scripture: John 6:35 Languages: English
Bread of Life
Sun
Author: Dr. S. Stennett Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXCIX (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Sun First Line: Great God, amid the darksome night Lyrics: 1 Great God, amid the darksome night,
Thy glories dart upon my sight,
While, wrapt in wonder, I behold
The silver moon and stars of glod.
2 But when I see the sun arise,
And pour his glories o'er the skies,
In more stupendous forms I view
Thy greatness and thy goodness too.
3 Thy sun of suns, whose dazzling light
Tries and confounds an angel's sight,
How shall I glance mine eye at thee
In all thy vast immensity?
4 Yet I may be allow'd to trace
The distant shadow of thy face,
As in the pale and sickly moon
We trace the image of the sun.
5 In every work thy hands have made
Thy power and wisdom are display'd;
But, O! what glories all divine
In my incarnate Savior thine!
6 He is my sun, beneath his wings
My soul securely sits and sings;
And there enjoys like those above,
The balmy influence of thy love.
7 O may the vital strength and heat
His cheering beams communicate,
Enable me my course to run
With the same vigor as the sun!
Scripture: Psalm 84:11 Languages: English
Sun
The Ransom
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXCIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Ransom First Line: I come, the great Redeemer cries Lyrics: 1 "I come," the great redeemer cries,
"A year of freedom to declare,
"From debts and bondage to discharge,
"And Jews and Greeks the grace shall share:
2 "A day of vengeance I proclaim,
"But not on man the storm shall fall,
"On me its thunder shall descend;
"My strength, my love sustain them all."
3 Stupendous favor! matchless grace!
Jesus has dy'd that we might live;
Not worlds below, or worlds above
Could so divine a ransom give.
4 To him, who lov'd our ruin'd race,
And for our lives laid down his own,
Let songs of joyful praises rise,
Sublime, eternal as his throne.
Scripture: Isaiah 61:2 Languages: English
The Ransom
Desire of all Nations
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXIV (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Desire of all Nations First Line: Infinite excellence is thine Lyrics: 1 Infinite excellence is thine,
Thou lovely prince of grace!
Thy uncreated beauties shine
With never-fading rays.
2 Sinners from earth's remotest end
Come bending at thy feet;
To thee their prayers and vows ascend,
In thee their wishes meet.
3 Thy name, as precious ointment shed,
Delights the church around;
Sweetly the sacred odors spread
Thro' all Immanuel's ground.
4 Millions of happy spirits live
On thy exhaustless store:
From thee they all their bliss receive,
And still thou givest more.
5 Thou art their triumph and their joy:
They find their all in thee;
Thy glories will their tongues employ
Thro' all eternity.
Scripture: Haggai 2:7 Languages: English
Desire of all Nations
Messenger of the covenant
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXXIV (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Messenger of the covenant First Line: Jesus, commission'd from above Lyrics: 1 Jesus, commission'd from above,
Descends to men below,
And shews from whence the springs of love,
In endless currents flow.
2 He, whom the boundless heaven adores,
Whom angels long to see;
Quitted with joy those blissful shores,
Ambassador to me!
3 To me a worm, a sinful clod,
A rebel all forlorn;
A foe, a traitor to my God,
And, of a traitor born;
4 To me, who never sought his grace,
Who mock'd his sacred word;
Who never knew, or lov'd his face,
And all his will abhor'd!
5 To me, who could not even praise,
When his kind heart I knew;
But sought a thousand devious ways,
Rather than keep the true.
6 Yet this redeeming angel came,
So vile a worm to bless;
He took, with gladness, all my blame,
And gave his righteousness.
7 O! that my languid heart might glow,
With ardour all divine;
And for more love than seraphs knew,
Like burning seraphs shine. Scripture: Malachi 3:1 Languages: English
Messenger of the covenant
Jesus - precious to them that believe
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXIII (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Jesus First Line: Jesus, I love thy charming name Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I love thy charming name,
'Tis music to my ear;
Fain would I sound it out so loud
That earth and Heaven might hear.
2 Yes thou art precious to my soul,
My transport and my trust,
Jewels to thee are gaudy toys,
And gold is sordid dust.
3 All my capacious powers can wish
In thee doth richly meet;
Not to my eyes is light so dear,
Nor friendship half so sweet.
4 Thy grace shall dwell upon my heart,
And shed its fragrance there;
The noblest balm of all its wounds,
The cordial of its care.
5 I'll speak the honors of thy name,
With my last laboring breath;
And dying, clasp thee in my arms,
The antidote of death. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7 Languages: English
Jesus - precious to them that believe
Head of the Church
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Head First Line: Jesus, I sing thy matchless grace Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I sing thy matchless grace,
That calls a worm thy own;
Gives me among thy saints a place
To make thy glories known.
2 Allied to thee our vital head,
We act, and grow, and thrive:
Form thee divided, each is dead,
When most he seems alive.
3 Thy saints on earth, and those above,
Here join in sweet accord:
One body all in mutual love,
And thou, our common Lord.
4 O may my faith each hour derive
Thy spirit with delight;
While death and hell in vain shall strive
This bond to disunite.
5 Thou the whole body wilt present
Before thy Father's face;
Nor shall a wrinkle or a spot
Its beauteous form disgrace. Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16 Languages: English
Head of the Church
Gift of God
Author: Beddome Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Gift of God First Line: Jesus my love, my chief delight Lyrics: 1 Jesus my love, my chief delight,
For thee I long, for thee I pray;
Amid the shadows of the night,
Amid the business of the day.
2 When shall I see thy smiling face,
That face which often I have seen;
Arise, thou sun of righteousness,
Scatter the clouds that intervene.
3 Thou art the glorious gift of God,
To sinners weary, and distrest:
The first of all his gifts bestow'd,
And certain pledge of all the rest.
4 Could I but say, this gift is mine,
I'd tread the world beneath my feet;
No more at poverty repine,
Nor envy the rich sinner's state.
5 The precious jewel I would keep,
And lodge it deep within my heart;
At home, abroad, awake asleep,
It never should from thence depart! Scripture: John 3:16 Languages: English
Gift of God
Kinsman
Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXVIII (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Kinsman First Line: Jesus, we claim thee for our own Lyrics: 1 Jesus, we claim thee for our won,
Our kinsman near allied in blood,
Flesh or our flesh, bone of our bone,
The son of man, the Son of God;
And lo we lay us at thy feet,
Our sentence from thy mouth to meet.
2 Partaker of my flesh below,
To thee, O Jesus, I apply;
Thou wilt thy poor relations know,
Thou never canst thyself deny,
Exclude me from thy guardian care,
Or slight a sinful beggar's prayer.
3 Thee, Savior, at my greatest need,
I trust my faithful friend to prove:
Now o'er thy meanest servants spread
The skirt of thy redeeming love;
Under the wings of mercy take,
And save me for thy merit's sake.
4 Hast thou not undertook my cause,
Lord over all, to worms allied?
Answer me from that bleeding cross,
Demand thy dearly-ransom'd bride;
And let my soul, betroth'd to thee.
Thein wholly, thine for ever be!
Scripture: Ruth 3:4 Languages: English
Kinsman
Light
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXXII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Light First Line: Light of those whose dreary dwelling Lyrics: 1 Light of those whose dreary dwelling
Borders on the shades of death,
Come! and thy dear self revealing,
Dissipate the clouds beneath:
The new heaven's and earth's creator,
In our deepest darkness rise!
Scattering all the night of nature,
Pouring eye-sight on our eyes!
2 Still we wait for thine appearing,
Life and joy thy beams impart;
Chasing all our fears, and chearing
Every poor benighted heart:
Come and manifest the favor
Thou hast for the ransom'd race:
Come, thou dear exalted savior,
Come, and bring thy gospel-grace.
3 Save us in thy great compassion,
O thou mild pacific prince!
Give the knowledge of salvation,
Give the pardon of our sins.
By thine all-sufficient merit,
Every burden'd soul release;
By the influence of thy spirit,
Guide us into perfect peace.
Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Languages: English
Light
Rock smitten; or, the Rock of Ages
Author: Toplady Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXCV (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Rock First Line: Rock of ages shelter me Lyrics: 1 Rock of ages shelter me,
Let me hide myself in thee!
Let the water and the blood,
From thy wounded side which flow'd,
Be of sin the double cure,
Cleanse me from its guilt and power.
2 Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfil thy law's demands:
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears for ever flow,
All for sin could not atone,
Thou must save, and thou alone.
3 Nothing in my hand I bring,
Simply to thy cross I cling;
Naked, come to thee for dress,
Helpless, look to thee for grace;
Black, I to the fountain fly,
Wash me, savior, or I die!
4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eye-strings break in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of ages shelter me,
Let me hide myself in thee. Scripture: Isaiah 26:4 Languages: English
Rock smitten; or, the Rock of Ages
Our righteousness
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXCIV (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Our Righteousness First Line: Savior divine, we know Thy name Lyrics: 1 Savior divine, we know thy name,
And in that name we trust;
Thou art the Lord our righteousness
Thou art thine Israel's boast.
2 Guilty we plead before thy throne,
And low in dust we lie,
'Till Jesus stretch his gracious arm
To bring the guilty nigh.
3 The sins of one most righteous day
Might plunge us in dispair;
Yet all the crimes of numerous years
Shall our great surety clear.
4 That spotless robe, which he hath wrought
Shall deck us all around;
Nor by the piercing eye of God
One blemish shall be found.
5 Pardon, and peace, and lively hope
To sinners now are given;
Israel and Judah soon shall change
Their wilderness for heaven.
6 With joy we taste that manna now,
Thy mercy scatters down;
We seal our humble vows to thee,
And wait the promis'd crown. Scripture: Jeremiah 23:6 Languages: English
Our righteousness
Life of the soul
Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXXI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Life First Line: When sins and fears prevailing rise Lyrics: 1 When sins and fears prevailing rise,
And fainting hope almost expires;
Jesus, to thee I lift mine eyes,
To thee I breathe my soul's desires.
2 Art thou not mine, my living Lord?
And can my hope, my comfort die,
Fix'd on thy everlasting word,
That word which built the earth and sky?
3 If my immortal savior lives,
Then my immortal life is sure;
His word a firm foundation gives,
Here, let me build, and rest secure.
4 Here, let my faith unshaken dwell,
Immoveable the promise stands;
Nor all the powers of earth, or hell,
Can e'er dissolve the sacred bands.
5 Here, O my soul, thy trust repose;
If Jesus is for ever mine,
Not death itself, that last of foes,
Shall break a union so divine.
Scripture: John 14:19 Languages: English
Life of the soul
Pearl of great price
Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXXVII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Pearl of great price First Line: Ye glittering toys of earth, adieu Lyrics: 1 Ye glittering toys of earth, adieu,
A nobler choice be mine;
A real prize attracts my view,
A treasure all divine.
2 Be gone, unworthy of my cares,
Ye specious baits of sense;—
Inestimable worth appears,
The pearl of price immense!
3 Jesus, to multitudes unknown,
O name divinely sweet!
Jesus, in thee, in thee alone,
Wealth, honor, pleasure meet.
4 Should both the Indies at my call,
Their boasted stores resign,
With joy I would renounce them all
For leave to call thee mine.
5 Should earth's vain treasures all depart,
Of this dear gift possess'd;
I'd clasp it to my joyful heart,
And be for ever bless'd.
6 Dear sov'reign of my soul's desires,
Thy love is bliss divine;
Accept the wish that love inspires,
And bid me call thee mine.
Scripture: Matthew 13:46 Languages: English
Pearl of great price
Strong-Hold
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXCVIII (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Stronghold First Line: Ye prisoners of hope Lyrics: 1 Ye prisoners of hope
O'erwhelmed with grief,
To Jesus look up
For certain relieve;
There's not condemnation
In Jesus the Lord,
But strong consolation
His grace doth afford.
2 Should justice appear
A merciless foe,
Yet be of good cheer,
And soon shall you know
That sinners confessing
Their wickedness past,
A plentiful blessing
Of pardon shall taste.
3 The dry up your tears,
Ye children of grief,
For Jesus appears
To give you relief;
If you are returning
To Jesus your friend,
Your sighing and morning
In singing shall end.
4 "None will I cast out
"Who come," saith the Lord,
Why then do you doubt?
Lay hold of his word:
Ye mourners of Sion,
Be bold to believe,
For ever rely on
Your Savior and live. Scripture: Zechariah 9:12 Languages: English
Strong-Hold
Bright and morning Star
Author: Beddome Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLX (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Bright and morning Star First Line: Ye worlds of light, that roll so near Lyrics: 1 Ye worlds of light, that roll so near
The Savior's throne of shining bliss,
O tell, how mean your glories are,
How faint and few, compar'd with his.
2 We sing the bright and morning-star,
(Jesus, the source of light and love;)
See how its rays diffus'd from far,
Conduct us to the realms above
3 Its cheering beams, spread wide abroad,
Point out the puzzled christian's way;
Still as he goes he finds the road
Enlighten'd with a constant day.
4 [Thus when the easter magi brought
Their royal gifts, a star appears,
Directs them to the babe they sought,
And guides their steps, and calms their fears.]
5 When shall we reach the heavenly place,
Where this bright star will brightest shine;
Leave far behind these scenes of night,
And view the lustre all divine? Scripture: Revelation 22:16 Languages: English
Bright and morning Star
I've found the Pearl of greatest Price
Hymnal: The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns #CXXIX (1791) Topics: Life of Christ, Characters and Representations Lyrics: 1 I've found the Pearl of greatest Price,
My Heart doth sing for Joy:
And sing I must, a Christ I have;
O what a Christ have I?
2 Christ is the Way, the Truth, the Life,
The Way to God on High,
Life to the Dead, the Truth of Types,
The Truth of Prophesy.
3 Christ is a Prophet, Priest and King,
A Prophet full of Light,
A Priest that stands 'twixt God and Man,
A King that rules with Might.
4 Christ's Manhood is a Temple, where
The Altar God doth rest;
My Christ, he is the Sacrifice,
My Christ he is the Priest.
5 My Christ he is the Lord of Lords,
He is the King of Kings;
He is the Sun of Righteousness,
With Healing in his Wings.
6 My Christ, he is the Tree of Life,
Which in God's garden grows;
Whose Fruit does feed, whose Leaves do heal;
My Christ is Sharon's Rose.
7 Christ is my Meat, Christ is my Drink,
My Physick and my Health,
My Peace, my Strength, my Joy, my Crown,
My Glory and my Wealth.
8 Christ is my Father, and my Friend,
My Brother and my Love;
My Head, my Hope, my Counsellor,
My Advocate above.
9 My Christ, he is the Heav'n of Heav'ns,
My Christ what shall I call?
My Christ is First, my Christ is Last,
My Christ is All in All. Languages: English
I've found the Pearl of greatest Price
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