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Contentment
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Laudes Domini #420 (1890) Topics: Contentment; Contentment First Line: O Lord, how full of sweet content Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how full of sweet content
Our years of pilgrimage are spent!
Where'er we dwell, we dwell with thee,
In heaven, in earth, or on the sea.
2 To us remains nor place nor time:
Our country is in every clime:
We can be calm and free from care
On any shore, since God is there.
3 While place we seek, or place we shun,
The soul finds happiness in none;
But with our God to guide our way,
'Tis equal joy to go or stay.
4 Could we be cast where thou art not,
That were indeed a dreadful lot;
But regions none remote we call,
Secure of finding God in all. Languages: English
Contentment
Contentment
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Laudes Domini #428 (1888) Topics: Contentment First Line: O Lord, how full of sweet content Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how full of sweet content
Our years of pilgrimage are spent!
Where'er we dwell, we dwell with thee,
In heaven, in earth, or on the sea.
2 To us remains nor place nor time:
Our country is in every clime:
We can be calm and free from care
On any shore, since God is there.
3 While place we seek, or place we shun,
The soul finds happiness in none;
But with our God to guide our way,
'Tis equal joy to go or stay.
4 Could we be cast where thou art not,
That were indeed a dreadful lot;
But regions none remote we call,
Secure of finding God in all. Scripture: Psalm 73:25 Languages: English Tune Title: DUKE STREET
Contentment
Contentment
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CCXVI (1799) Topics: Contentment First Line: Fierce passions discompose the mind Lyrics: 1 Fierce passions discompose the mind,
As tempest vex the sea;
But calm content and peace we find,
When, Lord, we turn to thee.
2 In vain by reason and by rule,
We try to bend the will;
For none but in the Saviour's school
Can learn the heavn'ly skill.
3 Since at his feet my soul has sat,
His gracious words to hear,
contented with my present state,
I cast on him my care.
4 'Tis he appoints my daily lot,
And will do all things well;
Soon shall I leave this wretched spot,
And rise with him to dwell.
5 In life his grace shall strength supply,
Proportion'd to my day;
In death I still shall find him nigh,
To bear my soul away.
6 Thus I, who once my wretched days
In vain repinings spent;
Taught in my Saviour's school of grace,
Have learn'd to be content.
Scripture: Philippians 4:11 Languages: English
Contentment
Contentment
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CCXVI (1802) Topics: Contentment First Line: Fierce passions discompose the mind Lyrics: 1 Fierce passions discompose the mind,
As tempest vex the sea;
But calm content and peace we find,
When, Lord, we turn to thee.
2 In vain by reason and by rule,
We try to bend the will;
For none but in the Saviour's school
Can learn the heavn'ly skill.
3 Since at his feet my soul has sat,
His gracious words to hear,
contented with my present state,
I cast on him my care.
4 'Tis he appoints my daily lot,
And will do all things well;
Soon shall I leave this wretched spot,
And rise with him to dwell.
5 In life his grace shall strength supply,
Proportion'd to my day;
In death I still shall find him nigh,
To bear my soul away.
6 Thus I, who once my wretched days
In vain repinings spent;
Taught in my Saviour's school of grace,
Have learn'd to be content.
Scripture: Philippians 4:11 Languages: English
Contentment
Contentment and patience from the example of Christ
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CCXVII (1799) Topics: Contentment And patience First Line: By various maxims, forms, and rules Lyrics: 1 By various maxims, forms, and rules,
That pass for wisdom in the schools,
I strove my passion to refrain;
But all my efforts prov'd in vain.
2 But since the Saviour I have known,
My rules are all reduc'd to one;
I keep my Lord by faith in view,
Which strength supplies and motives too.
3 I see him lead a suff'ring life,
Patient amidst reproach and strife;
And from this pattern courage take
To bear and suffer for his sake.
4 Upon the cross I see him bleed,
And by the fight from guilt am freed;
This fight destroys the life of sin,
And quickens heav'nly life within.
5 To look to Jesus as he rose,
Confirms my faith, disarms my foes;
Satan I shame and overcome,
By pointing to my Saviour's tomb.
6 Exalted on his glorious throne,
I see him make my cause his own;
Then all my anxious cares subside,
For Jesus lives, and will provide.
Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Languages: English
Contentment and patience from the example of Christ
Contentment and patience from the example of Christ
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CCXVII (1802) Topics: Contentment And patience First Line: By various maxims, forms, and rules Lyrics: 1 By various maxims, forms, and rules,
That pass for wisdom in the schools,
I strove my passion to refrain;
But all my efforts prov'd in vain.
2 But since the Saviour I have known,
My rules are all reduc'd to one;
I keep my Lord by faith in view,
Which strength supplies and motives too.
3 I see him lead a suff'ring life,
Patient amidst reproach and strife;
And from this pattern courage take
To bear and suffer for his sake.
4 Upon the cross I see him bleed,
And by the fight from guilt am freed;
This fight destroys the life of sin,
And quickens heav'nly life within.
5 To look to Jesus as he rose,
Confirms my faith, disarms my foes;
Satan I shame and overcome,
By pointing to my Saviour's tomb.
6 Exalted on his glorious throne,
I see him make my cause his own;
Then all my anxious cares subside,
For Jesus lives, and will provide.
Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Languages: English
Contentment and patience from the example of Christ
Center of My Joy
Author: Richard Smallwood, b. 1948; William Gaither; Gloria Gaither Hymnal: Total Praise #495 (2011) Topics: Contentment First Line: Jesus, You're the center of my joy Scripture: Philippians 3:8 Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus, You're the center of my joy]
Center of My Joy
Father, I know that all my life
Author: Miss Anna L. Waring, 1823-1910 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #496 (1917) Topics: Contentment; Contentment Lyrics: 1 Father, I know that all my life
Is portioned out for me;
And the changes that are sure to come
I do not fear to see;
But I ask Thee for a present mind
Intent on pleasing Thee.
2 I ask thee for a thoughtful love,
Through constant watching wise,
To meet the glad with joyful smiles,
And wipe the weeping eyes;
And a heart at leisure from itself,
To soothe and sympathize.
3 I would not have the restless will
That hurries to and fro,
Seeking for some great thing to do,
Or secret thing to know:
I would be treated as a child,
And guided where I go.
4 Wherever in the world I am,
In whatsoe'er estate,
I have a fellowship with hearts
To keep and cultivate;
And a work of lowly love to do
For the Lord on whom I wait.
5 So I ask Thee for the daily strength,
To none that ask denies;
And a mind to blend with outward life,
While keeping at Thy side;
Content to fill a little space,
If Thou be glorified. Languages: English Tune Title: LEBANON
Father, I know that all my life
He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought
Author: Joseph H. Gilmore Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #635 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Topics: Contentment; Contentment Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, he leadeth me Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me, O blessed thought,
O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whate'er I do, where'er I be,
still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.
Refrain:
He leadeth me, he leadeth me,
by his own hand he leadeth me!
His faithful follower I would be,
for by his hand he leadeth me.
2 Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine,
nor ever murmur nor repine,
content, whatever lot I see,
since 'tis my God that leadeth me. [Refrain)]
3 And when my task on earth is done,
when by thy grace the victory's won,
e'en death's cold wave I will not flee,
since God through Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain]
Scripture: Psalm 23:3 Languages: English Tune Title: HE LEADETH ME
He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought
Until I Found the Lord
Author: Clara Ward, 1924-1973 Hymnal: Total Praise #447 (2011) Topics: Contentment First Line: Lord, I prayed and I prayed Scripture: Ephesians 6:18 Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord, I prayed and I prayed]
Until I Found the Lord
Until I Found the Lord
Author: Clara Ward, 1924-1973 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #454 (2001) Topics: Contentment First Line: Lord, I prayed and I prayed Scripture: Ephesians 6:18 Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord, I prayed and I prayed]
Until I Found the Lord
Center of My Joy
Author: Gloria Gaither Hymnal: Zion still Sings #174 (2007) Meter: Irregular Topics: Contentment First Line: Jesus, you're the center of my joy Languages: English Tune Title: CENTER OF MY JOY
Center of My Joy
Is Your All on the Alter
Author: Elisha A. Hoffman Hymnal: The New Church Hymnal #179 (1976) Topics: Contentment First Line: You have longed for sweet peace Refrain First Line: Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid? Lyrics: 1 You have longed for sweet peace,
and for faith to increase,
And have earnestly, fervently prayed;
But you cannot have rest,
or be perfectly blest,
Until all on the altar is laid.
Refrain:
Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid?
Your heart, does the Spirit control?
You can only be blest
and have peace and sweet rest,
As you yield him your body and soul.
2 Would you walk with the Lord
in the light of His Word,
And have peace and contentment alway?
You must do His sweet will
to be free from all ill,
On the altar your all you must lay. [Refrain]
3 O we never can know
what the Lord will bestow
Of the blessings for which we have prayed,
Till our body and soul
He doth fully control,
And our all on the altar is laid. [Refrain]
4 Who can tell all the love
He will send from above,
And how happy our hearts will be made,
Of the fellowship sweet
we shall share at His feet
When our all on the altar is laid? [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [You have longed for sweet peace]
Is Your All on the Alter
O let us with a grateful mind
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns and Psalms for Social and Private Worship (6th ed.) #197 (1827) Topics: Contentment; Personal Virtues Contentment Languages: English
O let us with a grateful mind
Be still, my heart! these anxious cares
Author: J. Newton Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (6th ed.) #321 (1832) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Contentment and Trust in God; Trust in God and contentment Languages: English
Be still, my heart! these anxious cares
Be still, my heart! these anxious cares
Author: J. Newton Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (10th ed.) #321 (1833) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Contentment and Trust in God; Trust in God and contentment Languages: English
Be still, my heart! these anxious cares
"Looking unto Jesus"
Author: John N. Darby Hymnal: Laudes Domini #336 (1890) Topics: Contentment; Contentment First Line: O eyes that are weary, and hearts that are sore! Lyrics: 1 O eyes that are weary, and hearts that are sore!
Look off unto Jesus, now sorrow no more!
The light of his countenance shineth so bright,
That here, as in heaven, there need be no night.
2 While looking to Jesus, my heart cannot fear;
I tremble no more when I see Jesus near;
I know that his presence my safeguard will be,
For, "Why are you troubled," he saith unto me.
3 Still looking to Jesus, oh, may I be found,
When Jordan's dark waters encompass me round;
They bear me away in his presence to be:
I see him still nearer whom always I see.
4 Then, then, shall I know the full beauty and grace
Of Jesus, my Lord, when I stand face to face;
Shall know how his love went before me each day,
And wonder that ever my eyes turned away. Languages: English Tune Title: GOSHEN
"Looking unto Jesus"
Psalm 23
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Laudes Domini #337 (1890) Topics: Contentment; Contentment First Line: The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know Lyrics: 1 The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know;
I feed in green pastures, safe-folded I rest;
He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow,
Restores me when wandering, redeems when oppressed.
2 Through the valley and shadow of death though I stray,
Since thou art my Guardian, no evil I fear;
Thy rod shall defend me, thy staff be my stay;
No harm can befall, with my Comforter near.
3 In the midst of affliction, my table is spread;
With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o'er;
With perfume and oil thou anointest my head;
Oh, what shall I ask of thy providence more?
4 Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God!
Still follow my steps till I meet thee above;
I seek, by the path which my forefathers trod
Through the land of their sojourn, thy kingdom of love. Languages: English
Psalm 23
"Faint, yet pursuing"
Author: John N. Darby Hymnal: Laudes Domini #338 (1890) Topics: Contentment; Contentment First Line: Though faint, yet pursuing, we go on our way Lyrics: 1 Though faint, yet pursuing, we go on our way;
The Lord is our Leader, his word is our stay;
Tho' suffering, and sorrow, and trial be near,
The Lord is our Refuge, and whom can we fear?
2 He raiseth the fallen, he cheereth the faint;
The weak, and oppressed--he will hear their complaint;
The way may be weary, and thorny the road,
But how can we falter? our help is in God!
3 And to his green pastures our footsteps he leads;
His flock in the desert how kindly he feeds!
The lambs in his bosom he tenderly bears,
And brings back the wanderers all safe from the snares.
4 Though clouds may surround us, our God is our light;
Though storms rage around us, our God is our might;
So, faint yet pursuing, still onward we come;
The Lord is our Leader, and heaven is our home! Languages: English
"Faint, yet pursuing"
Our Master
Author: John M. Neale Hymnal: Laudes Domini #339 (1890) Topics: Contentment; Contentment First Line: Art thou weary, art thou languid Lyrics: 1 Art thou weary, art thou languid,
Art thou sore distressed?
"Come to me," saith One, "and coming,
Be at rest."
2 Hath he marks to lead me to him,
If he be my Guide?
"In his feet and hands are wound-prints,
And his side."
3 Is there diadem, as Monarch,
That his brow adorns?
"Yes, a crown, in very surety;
But of thorns."
4 If I find him, if I follow,
What his guerdon here?
"Many a sorrow, many a labor,
Many a tear."
5 If I still hold closely to him,
What hath he at last?
"Sorrow vanquished, labor ended,
Jordan passed."
6 If I ask him to receive me,
Will he say me nay?
"Not till earth, and not till heaven
Pass away."
7 Finding, following, keeping, struggling,
Is he sure to bless?
"Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs,
Answer, Yes." Languages: English Tune Title: STEPHANOS
Our Master
"Lead me on"
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Laudes Domini #340 (1890) Topics: Contentment; Contentment First Line: Traveling to the better land Lyrics: 1 Traveling to the better land,
O'er the desert's scorching sand,
Father! let me grasp thy hand;
Lead me on, lead me on!
2 When at Marah, parched with heat,
I the sparkling fountain greet,
Make the bitter water sweet;
Lead me on!
3 When the wilderness is drear,
Show me Elim's palm-grove near,
And her wells, as crystal clear:
Lead me on!
4 Through the water, through the fire,
Never let me fall or tire,
Every step brings Canaan nigher:
Lead me on!
5 Bid me stand on Nebo's height,
Gaze upon the land of light,
Then, transported with the sight,
Lead me on!
6 When I stand on Jordan's brink.
Never let me fear or shrink;
Hold me, Father, lest I sink:
Lead me on!
7 When the victory is won,
And eternal life begun,
Up to glory lead me on!
Lead me on, lead me on!
Languages: English Tune Title: LEAD ME ON
"Lead me on"
"Songs in the night"
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Laudes Domini #341 (1890) Topics: Contentment; Contentment First Line: My life flows on in endless song Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song;
Above earth's lamentation,
I catch the sweet, though far-off, hymn
That hails a new creation;
Through all the tumult and the strife,
I hear the music ringing;
It finds an echo in my soul
How can I keep from singing?
2 What though my joys and comforts die?
The Lord my Saviour liveth;
What though the darkness gather round?
Songs in the night be giveth;
No storm can shake my inmost calm,
While to that refuge clinging;
Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,
How can I keep from singing?
3 I lift my eyes; the cloud grows thin;
I see the blue above it;
And day by day this pathway smooths,
Since first I learned to love it;
The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
A fountain ever springing;
All things are mine since I am his
How can I keep from singing? Languages: English Tune Title: MY LIFE FLOWS ON
"Songs in the night"
Matthew 6:25-34
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Laudes Domini #346 (1890) Topics: Contentment; Contentment First Line: Sometimes a light surprises Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises
The Christian while he sings;
It is the Lord who rises
With healing in his wings:
When comforts are declining,
He grants the soul again
A season of clear shining,
To cheer it after rain.
2 In holy contemplation,
We sweetly then pursue
The theme of God's salvation,
And find it ever new:
Set free from present sorrow,
We cheerfully can say,
Let the unknown to-morrow
Bring with it what it may.
3 It can bring with it nothing,
But he will bring us through;
Who gives the lilies clothing,
Will clothe his people too:
Beneath the spreading heavens,
No creature but is fed;
And he who feeds the ravens,
Will give his children bread.
4 Though vine nor fig-tree neither,
Their wonted fruit should bear,
Though all the fields should wither,
Nor flocks, nor herds be there;
Yet God the same abiding,
His praise shall tune my voice,
For while in him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice. Languages: English Tune Title: CASKEY
Matthew 6:25-34
Near to the Heart of God
Author: Cleland B. McAfee, 1866-1944 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #363 (2006) Topics: Contentment; The Christian Way of Life Peace and Contentment First Line: There is a place of quiet rest Refrain First Line: O Jesus, blest Redeemer Lyrics: 1 There is a place of quiet rest,
Near to the heart of God,
A place where sin cannot molest,
Near to the heart of God.
Refrain:
O Jesus, blest Redeemer
Sent from the heart of God,
Hold us, who wait before Thee
Near to the heart of God.
2 There is a place of comfort sweet,
Near to the heart of God,
A place where we our Saviour meet,
Near to the heart of God. (Refrain)
3 There is a place of full release
Near to the heart of God,
A place where all is joy and peace,
Near to the heart of God. (Refrain) Languages: English Tune Title: [There is a place of quiet rest]
Near to the Heart of God
Like a River Glorious
Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #364 (2006) Topics: Contentment; The Christian Way of Life Peace and Contentment Refrain First Line: Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest Lyrics: 1 Like a river glorious
Is God’s perfect peace,
Over all victorious
In its bright increase;
Perfect, yet it floweth
Fuller every day,
Perfect, yet it groweth
Deeper all the way.
Refrain:
Stayed upon Jehovah,
Hearts are fully blest;
Finding, as He promised,
Perfect peace and rest.
2 Hidden in the hollow
Of His blessed hand,
Never foe can follow,
Never traitor stand;
Not a surge of worry,
Not a shade of care,
Not a blast of hurry
Touch the spirit there. (Refrain)
3 Every joy or trial
Falleth from above,
Traced upon our dial
By the Sun of Love.
We may trust Him fully
All for us to do;
They who trust Him wholly
Find Him wholly true. (Refrain) Languages: English Tune Title: [Like a river glorious]
Like a River Glorious
Is Your All on the Altar
Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #393 (2001) Meter: 6.6.9 D with refrain Topics: Contentment First Line: You have longed for sweet peace Refrain First Line: Is your all on the alter of sacrifice laid? Lyrics: 1 You have longed for sweet peace,
And for faith to increase,
And have earnestly, fervently prayed.
But you cannot have rest,
Or be perfectly blest,
Until all on the altar is laid.
Refrain:
Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid?
Your heart does the Spirit control?
You can only be blest,
And have peace and sweet rest,
As you yield Him your body and soul.
2 Would you walk with the Lord,
In the light of His Word,
And have peace and contentment alway?
You must do His sweet will
To be free from all ill -
On the altar your all you must lay. [Refrain]
3 O we never can know
What the Lord will bestow
Of the blessings for which we have prayed,
Till our body and soul
He doth fully control,
And our all on the altar is laid. [Refrain]
4 Who can tell all the love
He will send from above,
And how happy our hearts will be made,
Of the fellowship sweet
We shall share at His feet
When our all on the altar is laid. [Refrain] Scripture: Romans 12:1 Languages: English Tune Title: YOUR ALL
Is Your All on the Altar
Is Your All on the Altar
Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Hymnal: Total Praise #396 (2011) Meter: 6.6.9 D with refrain Topics: Contentment First Line: You have longed for sweet peace Refrain First Line: Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid? Lyrics: 1 You have longed for sweet peace,
And for faith to increase,
And have earnestly, fervently prayed.
But you cannot have rest,
Or be perfectly blest,
Until all on the altar is laid.
Refrain:
Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid?
Your heart does the Spirit control?
You can only be blest,
And have peace and sweet rest,
As you yield Him your body and soul.
2 Would you walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word,
And have peace and contentment alway?
You must do His sweet will
To be free from all ill–
On the altar your all you must lay. [Refrain]
3 O we never can know
What the Lord will bestow
Of the blessings for which we have prayed,
Till our body and soul
He doth fully control,
And our all on the altar is laid. [Refrain]
4 Who can tell all the love
He will send from above,
And how happy our hearts will be made,
Of the fellowship sweet
We shall share at His feet
When our all on the altar is laid! [Refrain] Scripture: Romans 12:1 Languages: English Tune Title: YOUR ALL
Is Your All on the Altar
How Marvelous, How Wise, How Great
Author: James Montgomery Boice Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #437 (2018) Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6 Topics: Contentment Scripture: Romans 8:28-31 Languages: English Tune Title: SPRUCE STREET
How Marvelous, How Wise, How Great
I Found the Answer
Author: Johnny Lange Hymnal: The New Church Hymnal #447 (1976) Topics: Contentment First Line: I was weak and weary, I had gone astray Refrain First Line: I found the answer, I learned to pray! Languages: English Tune Title: [I was weak and weary, I had gone astray]
I Found the Answer
Things working for Good
Author: Joseph Anstice Hymnal: Laudes Domini #449 (1890) Topics: Contentment; Contentment First Line: O Lord, how happy should we be Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how happy should we be,
If we could cast our care on thee,
If we from self could rest;
And feel at heart that One above,
In perfect wisdom, perfect love,
Is working for the best.
2 How far from this our daily life!
Ever disturbed by anxious strife,
By sudden, wild alarms;
Oh, could we but relinquish all
Our earthly props, and simply fall
On thine almighty arms.
3 Lord, make these faithless hearts of ours
Thy lessons learn from birds and flowers,
And from self-torment cease!
Father! we trust; and we lie still;
Leave all things to thy holy will,
And so find perfect peace. Languages: English Tune Title: PERRIN
Things working for Good
Center of My Joy
Author: Richard Smallwood; William Gaither, b. 1936; Gloria Gaither, b. 1942 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #491 (2001) Topics: Contentment First Line: Jesus, You're the center of my joy Scripture: Philippians 3:8 Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus, You're the center of my joy]
Center of My Joy
Center of My Joy
Author: Gloria Gaither Hymnal: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #544 (2018) Topics: Contentment First Line: When I've lost my direction,You're the compass for my way Refrain First Line: Jesus, You're the center of my joy Scripture: Ephesians 3:8 Languages: English Tune Title: [When I've lost my direction,You're the compass for my way]
Center of My Joy
Lord, my times are in thy hand
Author: Conder Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #611 (1871) Topics: Contentment Holy; Holy Contentment Languages: English
Lord, my times are in thy hand
If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast
Author: Cotton Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #625 (1871) Topics: Contentment; Contentment and Resignation Languages: English
If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast
O Lord, how full of sweet content
Hymnal: Songs for the Sanctuary; or, Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (Words only) #797 (1868) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Contentment Scripture: Philippians 4:11
O Lord, how full of sweet content
O Lord, how full of sweet content
Hymnal: Songs for the Sanctuary #797 (1868) Topics: Contentment Scripture: Philippians 4:11
O Lord, how full of sweet content
Content in Christ
Author: Steele Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #38 (1875) Topics: Contentment First Line: While my Redeemer's near Scripture: Psalm 23 Tune Title: LEBANON
Content in Christ
Contented piety
Author: Anna L. Waring Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #675 (1891) Meter: 8.6 Topics: Contentment First Line: Father, I know that all my life Languages: English
Contented piety
At Home with God everywhere
Author: William Cowper (1731-1800); Madama J. B. de la Motte Guyon (1648-1717) Hymnal: Many Voices; or, Carmina Sanctorum, Evangelistic Edition with Tunes #40 (1891) Topics: Contentment First Line: My Lord, how full of sweet content Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10 Languages: English
At Home with God everywhere
At home with God anywhere
Author: William Cowper; Mad. J. M. B. de la Motte Guyon Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #696 (1891) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Contentment First Line: My Lord, how full of sweet content Scripture: Philippians 1:21 Languages: English
At home with God anywhere
My Heart Is Not Exalted
Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #131A (2018) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with repeat Topics: Contentment First Line: My heart is not exalted, LORD Scripture: Psalm 131 Languages: English Tune Title: LOBT GOTT, IHR CHRISTEN
My Heart Is Not Exalted
Not Haughty is My Heart
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #290 (1934) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Contentment Lyrics: 1 Not haughty is my heart,
Not lofty is my pride;
I do not seek to know the things
God's wisdom has denied.
I do not seek to know the things
God's wisdom has denied.
2 With childlike trust, O Lord,
In Thee I calmly rest,
Contented as a little child
Upon its mother's breast.
Contented as a little child
Upon its mother's breast.
3 Ye people of the Lord,
In Him alone confide;
From this time forth and evermore
His wisdom be your guide.
From this time forth and evermore
His wisdom be your guide. Scripture: Psalm 131 Languages: English Tune Title: SELVIN
Not Haughty is My Heart
If solid happiness we prize
Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship #CXVII (1789) Topics: Faith, Holiness and moral Virtues Contentment Lyrics: 1 If solid happiness we prize,
Within our breasts this jewel lies,
And they are fools who roam;
The world has little to bestow,
From our own selves our joys must flow,
Our bliss begins at home.
2 We'll therefore relish with content
Whate'er kind Providence hath sent,
Nor aim beyond our pow'r;
And if our store of wealth be small,
With thankful hearts enjoy it all,
Nor lose the present hour.
3 To be resign'd, when ills betide,
Patient, when favours are deny'd,
And pleas'd with favours giv'n;
This is the wise, the virtuous part,
This is that incense of the heart,
Whose fragrance reaches heav'n.
4 Thus, crown'd with peace, thro' life we'll go,
Its chequer'd paths of joy and wo
With cautious steps we'll tread;
Quit its vain scenes without a tear,
Without a trouble or a fear,
And mingle with the dead.
5 While Conscience, like a faithful friend,
Shall thro' the gloomy vale attend,
And cheer our dying breath;
Shall, when all other comforts cease,
Like a kind angel whisper peace,
And smooth the bed of death. Languages: English
If solid happiness we prize
If thou but suffer God to guide thee
Author: Catherine Winkworth; Georg Neumark Hymnal: The Hymnal #105 (1950) Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Topics: Contentment Lyrics: 1 If thou but suffer God to guide thee,
And hope in Him through all thy ways,
He'll give thee strength, whate'er betide thee,
And bear thee through the evil days;
Who trusts in God's unchanging love
Builds on the rock that naught can move.
2 Only be still, and wait His leisure
In cheerful hope, with heart content
To take whate'er thy Father's pleasure
And all-discerning love hath sent;
Nor doubt our inmost wants are known
To Him who chose us for His own.
3 Sing, pray, and swerve not from His ways,
But do thine own part faithfully;
Trust His rich promises of grace,
So shall they be fulfilled in thee;
God never yet forsook at need
The soul that trusted Him indeed.
Amen. Tune Title: NEUMARK
If thou but suffer God to guide thee
O Love Divine, That Stooped to Share
Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes Hymnal: The Hymnbook #116 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Contentment Lyrics: 1 O Love divine, that stooped to share
Our sharpest pang, our bitterest tear,
On Thee we cast each earth-born care;
We smile at pain while Thou art near.
2 Though long the weary way we tread,
And sorrow crown each lingering year,
No path we shun, no darkness dread,
Our hearts still whispering, Thou art near.
3 When drooping pleasure turns to grief,
And trembling faith is turned to fear,
The murmuring wind, the quivering leaf,
Shall softly tell us, Thou art near.
4 On Thee we fling our burdening woe,
O Love divine, forever dear,
Content to suffer, while we know,
Living and dying, Thou art near.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 145:18 Tune Title: ST. CRISPIN
O Love Divine, That Stooped to Share
Not Haughty Is My Heart
Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #131B (2018) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Contentment Lyrics: 1 Not haughty is my heart,
not lofty is my pride;
I do not seek to know the things
God's wisdom has denied.
2 With childlike trust, O Lord,
in you I calmly rest,
contented as a little child
upon its mother's breast.
3 O people of the Lord,
in him alone confide;
from this time forth and evermore
his wisdom be your guide.
Scripture: Psalm 131 Languages: English Tune Title: TRENTHAM
Not Haughty Is My Heart
Who will but let himself be guided
Hymnal: Christian Hymns #207 (1898) Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Topics: Contentment Lyrics: 1 Who will but let himself be guided
Of God alone, in all his ways,
Shall strength receive, be well provided,
And safely led through evil days;
Who trusts in God's unchanging love,
Builds on the Rock that naught can move.
2 No anxious cares or bitter wailing
Can help afford, or give relief;
Within ourselves there's naught availing
To give us comfort in our grief;
Our burdens, trials, sorrow, pain,
Do but increase as we complain.
3 Wait on the Lord, my heart, in meekness
And cheerful hope; be thou content
To get whate'er thy Father's kindness
And all-discerning love hath sent;
Doubt not that all thy wants are known
To Him who chose thee for His own.
4 He knows when joyful hours are needed,
And sends them as He sees it meet;
When He through trials has succeeded
To make us free from all deceit,
Then cometh He all unaware
And makes us own His loving care.
5 Think not, when in the stress of trial,
That God hath cast thee off unheard,
That he whose hopes meet no denial
Must surely be of God preferred;
God never will forsake in need
The heart that trusts in Him indeed. Languages: English Tune Title: WHO WILL BUT LET HIMSELF BE GUIDED
Who will but let himself be guided
He Leadeth Me
Author: Joseph H. Gilmore Hymnal: The New Church Hymnal #330 (1976) Topics: Contentment First Line: He leadeth me, O blessed thought! Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, He leadeth me Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me, O blessed thought!O words with heav'nly comfort fraught!Whate'er I do, where'er I be,Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.Refrain:He leadeth me, He leadeth me!By His own hand he leadeth me!His faithful foll'wer I would be,For by His hand He leadeth me.2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom,Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,By waters still, o'er troubled sea,Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. [Refrain]3 Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine,Nor ever murmur nor repine;Content, whatever lot I see,Since 'tis my God that leadeth me. [Refrain]4 And when my task on earth is done,When by Thy grace the victory's won,E'en death's cold wave I will not flee,Since God through Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [He leadeth me, O blessed thought!]
He Leadeth Me
He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought!
Author: Joseph H. Gilmore Hymnal: The Hymnbook #338 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Topics: Contentment Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, He leadeth me Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me: O blessed thought!
O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whate'er I do, where'er I be,
Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.
Refrain:
He leadeth me, He leadeth me;
By His own hand He leadeth me:
His faithful follower I would be,
For by His hand He leadeth me.
2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom,
Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,
By waters calm, o'er troubled sea,
Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me. [Refrain]
3 Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine,
Nor ever murmur nor repine;
Content, whatever lot I see,
Since 'tis my God that leadeth me. [Refrain]
4 And when my task on earth is done,
When, by Thy grace, the victory's won,
E'en death's cold wave I will not flee,
Since God through Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain]
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 23:2 Tune Title: HE LEADETH ME
He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought!
Whate'er My God Ordains Is Right
Author: Catherine Winkworth; Samuel Rodigast Hymnal: The Hymnbook #366 (1955) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.8.8 Topics: Contentment Lyrics: 1 Whate'er my God ordains is right;
His holy will abideth;
I will be still, whate'er He doth,
And follow where He guideth.
He is my God;
Though dark my road,
He holds me that I shall not fall;
Wherefore to Him I leave it all.
2 Whate'er my God ordains is right;
He never will deceive me;
He leads me by the proper path;
I know He will not leave me,
And take, content,
What He hath sent;
His hand can turn my griefs away,
And patiently I wait His day.
3 Whate'er my God ordains is right;
Here shall my stand be taken;
Though sorrow, need, or death be mine,
Yet am I not forsaken;
My Father's care
Is round me there;
He holds me that I shall not fall,
And so to Him I leave it all.
Amen. Scripture: Romans 8:28 Tune Title: WAS GOTT THUT DAS IST WOHLGETHAN
Whate'er My God Ordains Is Right
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