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God's Dominions and Decrees
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #VI (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God His dominion and decrees; God His dominion and decrees First Line: Keep silence all created things Lyrics: 1 Keep silence all created things,
And wait your Maker's nod:
My soul stands trembling, while she sings
The honors of her God.
2 Life, death, and hell, and worlds unknown,
Hang on his firm decree:
He sits on no precarious throne,
Nor borrows leave to be.
3 Chain'd to his throne, a volume lies,
With all the fates of men,
With every angel's form and size,
Drawn by th' eternal pen.
4 His providence unfolds the book,
And makes his counsels shine;
Each opening leaf, and every stroke,
Fulfils some deep design.
5 Here, he exalts neglected worms
To sceptres and a crown;
And there, the following page he turns,
And treads the monarch down.
6 Not Gabriel asks the reason why,
Nor God, the reason gives;
Nor dares the favorite angel pry
Between the folded leaves.
7 My God, I would not long to see
My fate with curious eyes,
What gloomy lines are writ for me,
Or what bright scenes may rise.
8 In thy fair book of life and grace
O may I find my name,
Recorded in some humble place
Beneath my Lord the lamb! Languages: English
God's Dominions and Decrees
God's Dominions and Decrees
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #VI (1802) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God His dominion and decrees; God His dominion and decrees First Line: Keep silence all created things Lyrics: 1 Keep silence all created things,
And wait your Maker's nod:
My soul stands trembling, while she sings
The honors of her God.
2 Life, death, and hell, and worlds unknown,
Hang on his firm decree:
He sits on no precarious throne,
Nor borrows leave to be.
3 Chain'd to his throne, a volume lies,
With all the fates of men,
With every angel's form and size,
Drawn by th' eternal pen.
4 His providence unfolds the book,
And makes his counsels shine;
Each opening leaf, and every stroke,
Fulfils some deep design.
5 Here, he exalts neglected worms
To sceptres and a crown;
And there, the following page he turns,
And treads the monarch down.
6 Not Gabriel asks the reason why,
Nor God, the reason gives;
Nor dares the favorite angel pry
Between the folded leaves.
7 My God, I would not long to see
My fate with curious eyes,
What gloomy lines are writ for me,
Or what bright scenes may rise.
8 In thy fair book of life and grace
O may I find my name,
Recorded in some humble place
Beneath my Lord the lamb! Languages: English
God's Dominions and Decrees
Rejoicing in God's Decrees
Author: Ryland Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #64 (1844) Topics: Election and God's Decrees First Line: Sovereign Ruler of the Skies Lyrics: 1 Sovereign Ruler of the skies,
Ever gracious, ever wise;
All my times are in thy hand,
All events at thy command.
2 His decree who formed the earth
Fixed my first and second birth;
Parents, native place, and time,
All appointed were by him.
3 He that formed me in the womb,
He shall guide me to the tomb:
All my times shall ever be
Ordered by his wise decree.
4 [Times of sickness; times of health;
Times of penury and wealth;
Times of trial and of grief;
Times of triumph and relief;
5 Times the tempter’s power to prove;
Times to taste the Saviour’s love;
All must come, and last, and end,
As shall please my heavenly Friend.]
6 Plagues and deaths around me fly;
Till he bids, I cannot die;
Not a single shaft can hit,
Till the God of love sees fit. Languages: English
Rejoicing in God's Decrees
Divine Sovereignty; or God's Domion and Decrees
Author: Dr. Watts Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #IX (1792) Topics: Decrees of God First Line: Keep silence all created things Lyrics: 1 Keep silence all created things,
And wait your maker's nod;
My soul stands trembling, while she sings
The honors of her God.
2 Life, death, and hell, and worlds unknown
Hang on his firm decree:
He sits on no precarious throne,
Nor borrows leave to be.
3 Chain'd to his throne, a volume lies,
With all the fates of men,
With every angel's form and size,
Drawn by th' eternal pen.
4 His providence unfolds the book,
And makes his counsels shine;
Each opening leaf, and every stroke,
Fulfils some deep design.
5 Here, he exalts neglected worms
To sceptres and a crown;
And there, the following page he turns,
And treads the monarch down.
6 Not Gabriel asks the reason why,
Nor God, the reason gives;
Nor dares the favorite angel pry
Between the folded leaves.
7 My God, I would not long to see
My fate with curious eyes,
What gloomy lines are writ for me,
Or what bright scenes may raise.
8 In thy fair book of life and grace,
O may I find my name,
Recorded in some humble place,
Beneath my Lord the lamb! Languages: English
Divine Sovereignty; or God's Domion and Decrees
All things Decreed
Author: Watts Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #63 (1844) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Election and God's Decrees First Line: There's not a sparrow nor a worm Lyrics: 1 There’s not a sparrow nor a worm
But’s found in God’s decrees;
He raises monarchs to their thrones,
And sinks them if he please.
2 If light attend the course I run,
’Tis he provides those rays;
And ’tis his hand that hides my sun,
If darkness cloud my days.
3 When he reveals the Book of Life,
O may I read my name
Among the chosen of his love,
The followers of the Lamb! Languages: English
All things Decreed
Let the whole Race of Creatures lie
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.XCIX (1766) Topics: God's Decrees Lyrics: 1 Let the whole Race of Creatures lie
Abas'd before their God;
Whate'er his sov'reign Voice has form'd
He governs with a Nod.
[2 Ten Thousand Ages e'er the Skies
Were into Motion brought;
All the long Years, and Worlds to come,
Stood present to his Thought.
3 There's not a Sparrow, or a Worm,
But's found in his Decrees;
He raises Monarchs to their Thrones,
And sinks them as he please.]
4 If Light attends the Course I run,
'Tis he provides those Rays;
And 'tis his Hand that hides my Sun,
If Darkness clouds my Days.
5 Yet I would not be much concern'd,
Nor vainly long to see
The Volume of his deep Decrees,
What Months are writ for me.
6 When he reveals the Book of Life,
O may I read my Name
Amongst the chosen of his Love,
The Foll'wers of the Lamb. Languages: English
Let the whole Race of Creatures lie
Providence
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Laudes Domini #115 (1890) Topics: Decrees; Decrees First Line: Keep silence, all created things! Lyrics: 1 Keep silence, all created things!
And wait your Maker's nod;
My soul stands trembling, while she sings
The honors of her God.
2 Life, death, and hell, and worlds unknown,
Hang on his firm decree;
He sits on no precarious throne,
Nor borrows leave to be.
3 His providence unfolds the book,
And makes his counsels shine;
Each opening leaf, and every stroke,
Fulfills some deep design.
4 My God! I would not long to see
My fate with curious eyes
What gloomy lines are writ for me,
Or what bright scenes may rise.
5 In thy fair book of life and grace,
Oh, may I find my name
Recorded in some humble place,
Beneath my Lord, the Lamb. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANN'S
Providence
Lord, how mysterious are thy ways!
Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship #XCV (1789) Topics: Confidence and Resignation Submission to the all-wise Decrees Lyrics: 1 Lord, how mysterious are thy ways!
How blind are we! how mean our praise!
Thy steps can mortal eyes explore?
'Tis ours to wonder and adore!
2 Thy deep decrees from creature sight
Are hid in shades of awful night;
Amid the lines, with curious eye,
Nor angels minds presume to pry.
3 Great God! I would not ask to see
What in futurity shall be:
If light and bliss attend my days,
Then let my future hours be praise.
4 Is darkness and distress my share,
Then let me trust thy guardian care;
Enough for me, if love divine
At length through every cloud shall shine.
5 Yet this my soul desires to know,
Be this my only wish below,
"That I am thine!" — This great request
Grant, bounteous God, — and I am blest!
Languages: English
Lord, how mysterious are thy ways!
There was an Hour when Christ rejoic'd
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.XI (1766) Topics: Decrees of God Lyrics: 1 There was an Hour when Christ rejoic'd,
And spoke his Joy in Words of Praise;
"Father, I thank Thee, mighty God,
"Lord of the Earth, and Heav'ns and Seas.
2 "I thank thy Sov'reign Pow'r and Love,
"That crowns my Doctrine with Success;
"And makes the Babes in Knowledge learn
"The heights, & breadths, & lengths of Grace.
3 "But all this Glory lies conceal'd
"From Men of Prudence and of Wit;
"The Prince of Darkness blinds their Eyes,
"And their own Pride resists the Light.
4 "Father, 'tis thus, because thy Will
"Chose and ordain'd it should be so;
"'Tis thy Delight t' abase the Proud,
"And lay the haughty Scorner low.
5 "There's none can know the Father right,
"But those who learn it from the Son,
"Nor can the Son be well receiv'd,
"But where the Father makes him known."
6 Then let our Souls adore our God,
Who deals his Graces as he please;
Nor gives to Mortals an Account
Or of his Actions, or Decrees. Scripture: Luke 10:21-22 Languages: English
There was an Hour when Christ rejoic'd
Jesus the Man of constant Grief
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.XII (1766) Topics: Decrees of God Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the Man of constant Grief,
A Mourner all his Days;
His Spirit once rejoic'd aloud,
And turn'd his Joy to Praise.
2 Father, I thank thy wond'rous Love,
That hath reveal'd thy Son
To Men unlearned; and to Babes
Has made thy Gospel known.
3 The Myst'ries of redeeming Grace
Are hidden from the Wise,
While Pride and Carnal Reas'nings join
To swell and blind their Eyes.
4 Thus doth the Lord of Heav'n and Earth
His great Decrees fulfil,
And orders all his Works of Grace
By his own Sov'reign Will.
Scripture: Luke 10:21 Languages: English
Jesus the Man of constant Grief
Behold the Potter and the Clay
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.CXVII (1766) Topics: Decrees of God Lyrics: 1 Behold the Potter and the Clay,
He forms his Vessels as he please:
Such is our God, and such are we;
The subjects of his high Decrees.
2 Doth not the Workman's Pow'r extend
O'er all the Mass, which Part to choose,
And mould it for nobler End,
And which to leave for viler Use?]
3 May not the Sov'reign Lord on high
Dispense his Favours as he will;
Choose some to Life, while others die,
And yet be just and gracious still?
[4 What if to make his Terror known,
He lets his Patience long endure,
Suff'ring vile Rebels to go on,
And seal their own Destruction sure?
5 What if he means to show his Grace,
And his electing Love employs
To mark out some of mortal Race,
And form them fit for heav'nly Joys?]
6 Shall Man reply against the Lord,
And call his Maker's Ways unjust,
The Thunder of whose dreadful Word
Can crush a thousand Worlds to Dust?
7 But, O my Soul, if Truth so bright
Should dazzle and confound thy sight,
Yet still his written Will obey,
And wait the great decisive Day.
8 Then shall he make his Justice known,
And the whole World before his Throne,
With Joy, or Terror, shall confess
The Glory of his Righteousness. Scripture: Romans 9:21-24 Languages: English
Behold the Potter and the Clay
Free Grace in Revealing Christ
Author: Watts Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #71 (1844) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Election and God's Decrees First Line: Jesus, the Man of constant grief Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the Man of constant grief,
A mourner all his days;
His spirit once rejoiced aloud,
And turned his joy to praise:
2 “Father, I thank thy wondrous love,
That has revealed thy Son
To men unlearnèd; and to babes
Has made the gospel known.
3 “The mysteries of redeeming grace
Are hidden from the wise;
While pride and carnal reasonings join
To swell and blind their eyes.”
4 Thus does the Lord of heaven and earth
His great decrees fulfil,
And order all his works of grace
By his own sovereign will. Languages: English
Free Grace in Revealing Christ
Election Sovereign and Free
Author: Watts Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #75 (1844) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Election and God's Decrees First Line: Behold the potter and the clay Lyrics: 1 Behold the potter and the clay;
He forms his vessels as he please;
Such is our God, and such are we,
The subjects of his high decrees.
2 [Does not the workman’s power extend
O’er all the mass, which part to choose,
And mould it for a nobler end,
And which to leave for viler use?]
3 May not the sovereign Lord on high
Dispense his favours as he will?
Choose some to life, while others die,
And yet be just and gracious still?
4 [What if, to make his terror known,
He let his patience long endure,
Suffering vile rebels to go on,
And seal their own destruction sure?]
5 [What if he mean to show his grace,
And his electing love employs,
To mark out some of mortal race,
And form them fit for heavenly joys?]
6 Shall man reply against his Lord,
And call his Maker’s ways unjust,
The thunder of whose dreadful word
Can crush a thousand worlds to dust?
7 But O, my soul, if truths so bright
Should dazzle and confound thy sight,
Yet still his written will obey,
And wait the great decisive day.
8 Then shall he make his justice known,
And the whole world before his throne,
With joy or terror shall confess
The glory of his righteousness.
Languages: English
Election Sovereign and Free
Keep silence, all created things
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns and Psalms for Social and Private Worship (6th ed.) #96 (1827) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God His foreknowledge and decrees; God's Foreknowledge and Decrees Languages: English
Keep silence, all created things
Eternity
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Laudes Domini #133 (1890) Topics: Decrees; Decrees First Line: Great God! how infinite art thou! Lyrics: 1 Great God! how infinite art thou!
What worthless worms are we!
Let the whole race of creatures bow,
And pay their praise to thee.
2 Thy throne eternal ages stood,
Ere seas or stars were made;
Thou art the ever-living God,
Were all the nations dead.
3 Eternally, with all its years,
Stands present in thy view;
To thee there's nothing old appears
Great God! there's nothing new.
4 Our lives through various scenes are drawn,
And vexed with trifling cares;
While thine eternal thought moves on
Thine undisturbed affairs.
5 Great God! how infinite art thou!
What worthless worms are we!
Let the whole race of creatures bow,
And pay their praise to thee. Languages: English Tune Title: DUNDEE
Eternity
Providence
Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: Laudes Domini #135 (1890) Topics: Decrees; Decrees First Line: Lord, how mysterious are thy ways! Lyrics: 1 Lord, how mysterious are thy ways!
How blind are we, how mean our praise!
Thy steps no mortal eyes explore;
'Tis ours to wonder and adore.
2 Great God! I do not ask to see
What in futurity shall be;
Let light and bliss attend my days,
And then my future hours be praise
3 Are darkness and distress my share?
Give me to trust thy guardian care;
Enough for me, if love divine
At length through every cloud shall shine.
4 Yet this my soul desires to know,
Be this my only wish below;
That Christ is mine! this great request,
Grant, bounteous God, and I am blest. Languages: English
Providence
Sovereignty
Author: Ray Palmer Hymnal: Laudes Domini #136 (1890) Topics: Decrees; Decrees First Line: Lord, my weak thought in vain would climb Lyrics: 1 Lord, my weak thought in vain would climb
To search the starry vault profound;
In vain would wing her flight sublime,
To find creation's outmost bound.
2 But weaker yet that thought must prove
To search thy great eternal plan,
Thy sovereign counsels, born of love
Long ages ere the world began.
3 When my dim reason would demand
Why that, or this, thou dost ordain,
By some vast deep I seem to stand,
Whose secrets I must ask in vain.
4 When doubts disturb my troubled breast,
And all is dark as night to me,
Here, as on solid rock, I rest;
That so it seemeth good to thee.
5 Be this my joy, that evermore
Thou rulest all things at thy will:
Thy sovereign, wisdom I adore,
And calmly, sweetly, trust thee still.
Languages: English
Sovereignty
Let the whole race of creatures lie
Author: Watts Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #145 (1871) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Decrees and Providence of God; God his decrees and providence Languages: English
Let the whole race of creatures lie
Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #298 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Topics: Decrees of God Lyrics: 1 Exalt the Lord, His praise proclaim;
All ye His servants, praise His Name,
Who in the Lord’s house ever stand
And humbly serve at His command.
The Lord is good, His praise proclaim;
Since it is pleasant, praise His Name;
His people for His own He takes
And His peculiar treasure makes.
2 I know the Lord is high in state,
Above all gods our Lord is great;
The Lord performs what He decrees,
In heaven and earth, in depths and seas.
He makes the vapors to ascend
In clouds from earth’s remotest end;
The lightnings flash at His command,
He holds the tempest in His hand.
3 Exalt the Lord, His praise proclaim;
All ye His servants, praise His Name,
Who in the Lord’s house ever stand
And humbly serve at His command.
Forever praise and bless His Name,
And in the Church His praise proclaim;
In Zion is His dwelling-place;
Praise ye the Lord, show forth His grace. Scripture: Psalm 135 Languages: English Tune Title: CREATION
Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim
Devotion to the Divine Law
Hymnal: The Psalter #335 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Divine Decrees First Line: Deceit and falsehood I abhor 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 rev'rence Thy most holy law. Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: HANDY
Devotion to the Divine Law
Predestination
Author: Burnham Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #61 (1844) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Election and God's Decrees First Line: 'Twas fix'd in God's eternal mind Lyrics: 1 ’Twas fixed in God’s eternal mind
When his dear sons should mercy find;
From everlasting he decreed
When every good should be conveyed.
2 Determined was the manner how
Eternal favours he’d bestow;
Yea, he decreed the very place
Where he would show triumphant grace.
3 Also the means were fixed upon
Through which his sovereign love should run.
So time and place, yea, means and mode,
Were all determined by our God.
4 Vast were the settlements of grace
On millions of the human race;
And every favour, richly given,
Flows from the high decree of heaven.
5 [In every mercy, full and free,
A sovereign God I wish to see;
To see how grace, free grace has reigned,
In every blessing he ordained.
6 Yes, dearest Lord, ’tis my desire
Thy wise appointments to admire;
And trace the footsteps of my God,
Through every path in Zion’s road.] Languages: English
Predestination
Election
Author: W. Gadsby Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #530 (1844) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Election and God's Decrees First Line: Election is a truth divine Lyrics: 1 Election is a truth divine,
As absolute as free;
Works ne’er can make the blessing mine;
’Tis God’s own wise decree.
2 Before Jehovah built the skies,
Or earth, or seas, or sun,
He chose a people for his praise,
And gave them to his Son.
3 Eternal was the choice of God,
A sovereign act indeed;
And Jesus, the incarnate Word,
Secures the chosen seed.
4 He loved and chose because he would;
Nor did his choice depend
On sinners’ work, or bad or good,
But on his sovereign mind.
5 Nor law, nor death, nor hell, nor sin,
Can alter his decree;
The elect eternal life shall win,
And all God’s glory see.
6 His counsel stands for ever sure,
Immortal and divine;
And justice, mercy, truth, and power,
Unite to make it mine. Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-9 Languages: English
Election
The Kingship of Jesus Christ
Hymnal: The Psalter #3 (1912) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Divine Decrees First Line: Wherefore do the nations rage Lyrics: 1 Wherefore do the nations rage
And the people vainly dream
That in triumph they can wage
War against the King supreme?
Christ His Son a scoff they make,
And the rulers, plotting, say:
Their dominion let us break
Let us cast their yoke away,
Their dominion let us break,
Let us cast their yoke away.
2 But the Lord will scorn them all,
Calm, He sits enthroned on high;
Soon His wrath will on them fall,
Sore displeased He will reply:
Yet according to My will
I have set My King to reign,
And on Zion's holy hill
My Anointed I maintain;
And on Zion's holy hill
My Anointed I maintain.
3 This His word shall be made known,
This Jehovah's firm decree:
Thou art My beloved Son,
Yea I have begotten Thee.
All the earth at Thy request
I will give Thee for Thy own;
Then Thy might shall be confessed
And Thy foes be overthrown;
Then Thy might shall be confessed
And Thy foes be overthrown.
4 Therefore, kings, be wise, give ear,
Hearken, judges of the earth;
Learn to serve the Lord with fear.
Mingle trembling with your mirth.
Kiss the Son, lest o'er our way
His consuming wrath should break;
But supremely blest are they
Who in Christ their refuge take;
But supremely blest are they
Who in Christ their refuge take.
Scripture: Psalm 2 Languages: English Tune Title: HERALD ANGELS
The Kingship of Jesus Christ
O Wherefore Do the Nations Rage
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #3 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Decrees of God Lyrics: 1 O wherefore do the nations rage,
And kings and rulers strive in vain,
Against the Lord of earth and heaven
To overthrow Messiah's reign?
2 Their strength is weakness in the sight
Of Him who sits enthroned above;
He speaks, and judgments fall on them
Who tempt His wrath and scorn His love.
3 By God's decree His Son receives
The nations for His heritage;
The conquering Christ supreme shall reign
As King of kings, from age to age.
4 Be wise, ye rulers of the earth,
And serve the Lord with godly fear;
With reverent joy confess the Son
While yet in mercy He is near.
5 Delay not, lest His anger rise,
And ye should perish in your way;
Lo, all that put their trust in Him
Are blest indeed, and blest for aye. Scripture: Psalm 2 Languages: English Tune Title: UXBRIDGE
O Wherefore Do the Nations Rage
Christ's Inheritance
Hymnal: The Psalter #4 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Divine Decrees First Line: O wherefore do the nations rage Lyrics: 1 O wherefore do the nations rage,
And kings and rulers strive in vain,
Against the Lord of earth and heav'n
To overthrow Messiah's reign?
2 Their strength is weakness in the sight
Of him who sits enthroned above;
He speaks, and judgments fall on them
Who tempt His wrath and scorn His love.
3 By God's decree His Son receives
The nations for His heritage;
The conqu'ring Christ supreme shall reign
As King of kings, from age to age.
4 Be wise, ye rulers of the earth,
And serve the Lord with godly fear;
With rev'rent joy confess the Son
While yet in mercy He is near.
5 Delay not, lest His anger rise,
And ye should perish in your way;
Lo, all that put their trust in Him
Are blest indeed, and blest for aye. Scripture: Psalm 2 Languages: English Tune Title: UXBRIDGE
Christ's Inheritance
Wherefore Do the Nations Rage
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #4 (1934) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Decrees of God Lyrics: 1 Wherefore do the nations rage
And the people vainly dream
That in triumph they can wage
War against the King supreme?
Christ His Son a scoff they make,
And the rulers plotting say:
Their dominion let us break,
Let us cast their yoke away,
Their dominion let us break,
Let us cast their yoke away.
2 But the Lord will scorn them all,
Calm He sits enthroned on high;
Soon His wrath will on them fall,
Sore displeased He will reply:
Yet according to My will
I have set My King to reign,
And on Zion's holy hill
My Anointed I maintain,
And on Zion's holy hill
My Anointed I maintain.
3 This His word shall be made known,
This Jehovah's firm decree:
Thou art My beloved Son,
Yea, I have begotten Thee.
All the earth at Thy request
I will give Thee for Thy own;
Then Thy might shall be confessed
And Thy foes be overthrown,
Then Thy might shall be confessed
And Thy foes be overthrown.
4 Therefore, kings, be wise, give ear;
Hearken, judges of the earth;
Learn to serve the Lord with fear,
Mingle trembling with your mirth.
Kiss the Son, lest o'er your way
His consuming wrath should break;
But supremely blest are they
Who in Christ their refuge take,
But supremely blest are they
Who in Christ their refuge take. Scripture: Psalm 2 Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Wherefore Do the Nations Rage
Free Election
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #66 (1844) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Election and God's Decrees First Line: Deep in the everlasting mind Lyrics: 1 Deep in the everlasting mind
The great mysterious purpose lay,
Of choosing some from lost mankind,
Whose sins the Lamb should bear away.
2 Them, loved with an eternal love,
To grace and glory he ordained;
Gave them a throne which cannot move,
And chose them both to means and end.
3 In these he was resolved to make
The riches of his goodness known;
These he accepts for Jesus’ sake,
And views them righteous in his Son.
4 No goodness God foresaw in his,
But what his grace decreed to give;
No comeliness in them there is
Which they did not from him receive.
5 Faith and repentance he bestows
On such as he designs to save;
From him their soul’s obedience flows,
And he shall all the glory have. Languages: English
Free Election
Electing Grace
Author: Watts Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #73 (1844) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Election and God's Decrees First Line: Jesus, we bless thy Father's name Lyrics: 1 Jesus, we bless thy Father’s name;
Thy God and ours are both the same,
What heavenly blessings from his throne
Flow down to sinners through his Son!
2 “Christ be my first elect,” he said;
Then chose our souls in Christ, our Head,
Before he gave the mountains birth,
Or laid foundations for the earth.
3 Thus did eternal love begin
To raise us up from death and sin;
Our characters were then decreed,
Blameless in love, a holy seed.
4 Predestinated to be sons,
Born by degrees, but chose at once;
A new regenerated race,
To praise the glory of his grace.
5 With Christ, our Lord, we share our part
In the affections of his heart;
Nor shall our souls be thence removed,
Till he forgets his first Beloved. Languages: English
Electing Grace
Predestination
Author: Paice Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #78 (1844) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Election and God's Decrees First Line: Fix'd was the eternal state of man Lyrics: 1 Fixed was the eternal state of man,
Ere time its rapid course began;
Appointed, by God’s firm decree,
To endless joy or misery.
2 Fixed was the vast eternal deep
Between the goats and chosen sheep;
Nor can a union e’er take place
’Twixt heirs of wrath and heirs of grace.
3 [Yet erring men make much ado,
And strive to force a passage through;
But, ah! what vain attempt is this,
To strive to ford that deep abyss!]
4 All glory to the great I AM,
Who chose me in the blessed Lamb;
Whilst millions of the human race
Will never know or taste his grace;
5 And blessings on atoning blood,
By which I’m reconciled to God;
And praise be to the Spirit given,
Who frees from sin and leads to heaven. Languages: English
Predestination
Let them praises give Jehovah
Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #105 (1961) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Topics: Decrees of God First Line: Hallelujah, praise Jehovah Lyrics: 1 Hallelujah, praise Jehovah,
From the heavens praise his Name;
Praise Jehovah in the highest,
All his angels, praise proclaim.
All his hosts, together praise Him,
Sun and moon and stars on high;
Praise Him, O you heav’ns of heavens,
And you floods above the sky.
Refrain:
Let them praises (Let them praises) give Jehovah,
For his Name alone is high,
And his glory (And his glory) is exalted,
And his glory (And his glory)is exalted,
And his glory (And his glory) is exalted
Far above the earth and sky.
2 Let them praises give Jehovah,
They were made at his command;
Them forever he established,
His decree shall ever stand,
From the earth, O praise Jehovah,
All ye seas, ye monsters all,
Fire and hail and snow and vapors,
Stormy winds that hear his call. [Refrain]
3 All ye fruitful trees and cedars,
All ye hills and mountains high,
Creeping things and beasts and cattle,
Birds that in the heavens fly,
Kings of earth, and all ye people,
Princes great, earth’s judges all;
Praise his Name, young men and maidens,
Aged men, and children small. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 148:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: KIRKPATRICK
Let them praises give Jehovah
Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah
Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #110 (1990) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Topics: Decrees of God Refrain First Line: Let them praises give Jehovah Lyrics: 1 Hallelujah, praise Jehovah,
from the heavens praise his name;
praise Jehovah in the highest,
all his angels, praise proclaim.
All his hosts, together praise him,
sun and moon and stars on high;
praise him, O ye heavens of heavens,
and you floods above the sky.
Refrain:
Let them praises give Jehovah,
for his name alone is high,
and his glory is exalted,
and his glory is exalted,
and his glory is exalted,
far above the earth and sky.
2 Let them praises give Jehovah,
they were made at his command;
them forever he established,
his decree shall ever stand.
From the earth, O praise Jehovah,
all you seas, you monsters all,
fire and hail and snow and vapors,
stormy winds that hear his call. [Refrain]
3 All you fruitful trees and cedars,
all you hills and mountains high;
creeping things and beasts and cattle,
birds that in the heavens fly,
kings of earth, and all you people,
princes great, earth's judges all;
praise his name, young men and maidens,
aged men, and children small. [Refrain]
Scripture: Psalm 148:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: PRAISE JEHOVAH
Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah
Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah
Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #148B (2018) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Topics: Decrees of God Refrain First Line: Let them praises give Jehovah Lyrics: 1 Hallelujah, praise Jehovah,
from the heavens praise his name;
praise Jehovah in the highest,
all his angels, praise proclaim.
All his hosts, together praise him,
sun and moon and stars on high;
praise him, O you heav'ns of heavens,
and you floods above the sky.
Refrain:
Let them praises give Jehovah,
for his name alone is high,
and his glory is exalted,
and his glory is exalted,
and his glory is exalted
far above the earth and sky.
2 Let them praises give Jehovah,
they were made at his command;
them forever he established,
his decree shall ever stand.
From the earth O praise Jehovah,
all you seas, you monsters all,
fire and hail and snow and vapors,
stormy winds that hear his call. [Refrain]
3 All you fruitful trees and cedars,
all you hills and mountains high,
creeping things and beasts and cattle,
birds that in the heavens fly,
kings of earth and all you people,
princes great, earth's judges all,
praise his name, young men and maidens,
aged men and children small. [Refrain]
Scripture: Psalm 148 Languages: English Tune Title: PRAISE JEHOVAH
Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah
Providence
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Laudes Domini #166 (1888) Topics: Decrees Spiritual First Line: Keep silence, all created things! Lyrics: 1 Keep silence, all created things!
And wait your Maker's nod;
My soul stands trembling, while she sings
The honors of her God.
2 Life, death, and hell, and worlds unknown,
Hang on his firm decree;
He sits on no precarious throne,
Nor borrows leave to be.
3 His providence unfolds the books,
And makes his counsels shine;
Each opening leaf, and every stroke,
Fulfills some deep design.
4 My God! I would not long to see
My fate with curious eyes--
What gloomy lines are writ for me,
Or what bright scenes may rise.
5 In thy fair book of life and grace,
Oh, may I find my name
Recorded in some humble place,
Beneath my Lord, the Lamb. Scripture: Job 11:7 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANN'S
Providence
Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #321 (1934) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Topics: Decrees of God Refrain First Line: Let them praises give Jehovah Lyrics: 1 Hallelujah, praise Jehovah,
From the heavens praise His Name;
Praise Jehovah in the highest,
All His angels, praise proclaim.
All His hosts, together praise Him,
Sun and moon and stars on high;
Praise Him, O you heavEns of heavens,
And you floods above the sky.
Refrain:
Let them praises give Jehovah,
For His Name alone is high,
And His glory is exalted,
And His glory is exalted,
And His glory is exalted
Far above the earth and sky.
2 Let them praises give Jehovah,
They were made at His command;
Them forever He established,
His decree shall ever stand.
From the earth, O praise Jehovah,
All you seas, ye monsters all,
Fire and hail and snow and vapors,
Stormy winds that hear His call. [Refrain]
3 All ye fruitful trees and cedars,
All you hills and mountains high,
Creeping things and beasts and cattle,
Birds that in the heavens fly,
Kings of earth, and all you people,
Princes great, earth’s judges all;
Praise His name, young men and maidens,
Aged men, and children small. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 148 Languages: English Tune Title: KIRKPATRICK
Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah
Praise the Lord in Heavenly Places
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #322 (1934) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Decrees of God Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord in heavenly places,
Ye His hosts and angels bright;
Sun and moon, declare His glory,
Praise Him, all ye stars of light.
2 Let the sky and clouds forever
Praise His glorious majesty;
At His word they were created,
Ordered by His firm decree.
3 In the earth let all things praise Him,
Seas and all that they contain,
Story winds that do His pleasure,
Hail and lightning, snow and rain.
4 Hills and mountains, praise your Maker,
Praise Him, all ye flocks and herds,
Woods and fields and fruitful vineyards,
Creeping things and flying birds.
5 Kings and princes, bow before Him,
Earthly judges, give Him praise,
All ye people, tell His glory,
Old and young, your voices raise.
6 Praise His Name with praise unending,
For His Name alone is great;
Over heaven and earth exalted,
Reigns the Lord in kingly state.
7 He has greatly blessed His people,
Therefore, all ye saints, give praise;
Chosen of the Lord and precious,
Thankful hallelujahs raise. Scripture: Psalm 148 Languages: English Tune Title: LYDIA
Praise the Lord in Heavenly Places
Universal Adoration
Hymnal: The Psalter #404 (1912) Topics: Divine Decrees First Line: Praise ye, praise ye the Lord Lyrics: 1 Praise ye, praise ye the Lord
In yonder heav'nly height;
Ye angels, all His hosts,
In joyful praise unite;
O sun and moon, declare His might,
Show forth His praise, ye stars of light.
2 Praise Him, ye highest heav'ns,
Praise Him, ye clouds that roll,
Created by His pow'r
And under His control,
Ye heav'ns that stand eternally,
Established by His firm decree.
3 Ye creatures in the sea
And creatures on the earth,
Your mighty Maker praise
And tell His matchless worth;
Praise Him, ye stormy winds that blow,
Ye fire and hail, ye rain and snow.
4 Ye hills and mountains, praise,
Each tree and beast and bird;
Ye kings and realms of earth,
Now let your praise be heard;
By high and low, by young and old,
Be all His praise and glory told.
5 By all let God be praised,
For He alone is great;
Above the earth and heav'n
He reigns in glorious state;
Praise Him, ye saints, who know His grace
And ever dwell before His face. Scripture: Psalm 148 Languages: English Tune Title: AMELIA
Universal Adoration
Praise-Voices
Hymnal: The Psalter #405 (1912) Topics: Divine Decrees First Line: Praise the Lord in heav'nly places Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord in heav'nly places,
Ye, His hosts and angels bright;
Sun and moon declare His glory,
Praise Him, all ye stars of light.
2 Let the sky and clouds forever
Praise His glorious majesty;
At His word they were created,
Ordered by His firm decree.
3 In the earth let all things praise Him,
Seas and all that they contain,
Stormy winds that do His pleasure,
hail and lightning, snow and rain.
4 Hills and mountains, praise your Maker,
Praise Him, all ye flocks and herds,
Woods and fields and fruitful vineyards,
Creeping things and flying birds.
5 Kings and princes, bow before Him,
Earthly judges, give Him praise,
All ye people, tell His glory,
Old and young, your voices raise.
6 Praise His Name with praise unending,
For His Name alone is great;
Over heaven and earth exalted,
Reigns the Lord in kingly state.
7 He has greatly blessed His people,
Therefore, all ye saints, give praise;
Chosen of the Lord and precious,
Thankful hallelujahs raise.
Scripture: Psalm 148 Languages: English Tune Title: LYDIA
Praise-Voices
Delight in God
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CXLVIII (1799) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Decrees Of God First Line: Grant Lord, I may delight in thee Lyrics: 1 Grant Lord, I may delight in thee,
And on thy care depend;
To thee in ev'ry trouble flee,
My best, my only friend.
2 When all created streams are dry'd,
Thy fulness is the same;
May I with this be satisfy'd,
And glory in thy name!
3 Why should the soul a drop bemoan
Who has a fountain near,
A fountain which will ever run
With waters sweet and clear?
4 No good in creatures can be found,
But all is found in thee;
I must be blessed, and abound,
While thou art God to me.
5 O that I had a stronger faith
To look within the veil,
To credit what my Saviour saith,
Whose word can never vail!
6 O Lord, I cast my care on thee,
I triumph and adore;
Henceforth my great concern shall be
To love and please thee more. Scripture: Psalm 37:4 Languages: English
Delight in God
Delight in God
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CXLVIII (1802) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Decrees Of God First Line: Grant Lord, I may delight in thee Lyrics: 1 Grant Lord, I may delight in thee,
And on thy care depend;
To thee in ev'ry trouble flee,
My best, my only friend.
2 When all created streams are dry'd,
Thy fulness is the same;
May I with this be satisfy'd,
And glory in thy name!
3 Why should the soul a drop bemoan
Who has a fountain near,
A fountain which will ever run
With waters sweet and clear?
4 No good in creatures can be found,
But all is found in thee;
I must be blessed, and abound,
While thou art God to me.
5 O that I had a stronger faith
To look within the veil,
To credit what my Saviour saith,
Whose word can never vail!
6 O Lord, I cast my care on thee,
I triumph and adore;
Henceforth my great concern shall be
To love and please thee more. Scripture: Psalm 37:4 Languages: English
Delight in God
But few among the carnal Wise
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.XCVI (1766) Topics: Decrees of God Lyrics: 1 But few among the carnal Wise,
But few of noble Race,
Obtain the Favour of thine Eyes,
Almighty King of Grace.
2 He takes the Men of meanest Name,
For Sons and Heirs of God;
And thus he pours abundant Shame
On honorable Blood.
3 He calls the Fool, and makes him know
The Myst'ries of his Grace,
To bring aspiring Wisdom low,
And all its Pride abase.
4 Nature has all its Glories lost,
When brought before his Throne;
No Flesh shall in his Presence boast,
But in the Lord alone.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Languages: English
But few among the carnal Wise
Wherefore Do the Nations Rage
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #3 (1976) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Decrees of God First Line: Wherefore do the nations rage Scripture: Psalm 2 Languages: English Tune Title: MONSEY CHAPEL
Wherefore Do the Nations Rage
With Joy Let Us Sing to the LORD
Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #33 (2018) Meter: 12.11.12.11 D Topics: Decrees of God First Line: With joy let us sing to the LORD, all you righteous Scripture: Psalm 33 Languages: English Tune Title: ASH GROVE
With Joy Let Us Sing to the LORD
Ye Righteous, in the Lord Rejoice
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #57 (1976) Meter: 8.8.6 D Topics: Decrees of God Scripture: Psalm 33 Languages: English Tune Title: FRANCES
Ye Righteous, in the Lord Rejoice
All the elected train
Author: Burnham Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #60 (1844) Topics: Election and God's Decrees Lyrics: 1 All the elected train
Were chosen in their Head,
To all eternal good,
Before the worlds were made;
Chosen to know the Prince of Peace,
And taste the riches of his grace.
2 Chosen to faith and hope,
To purity and love,
To all the life of God,
To all the things above;
Chosen to prove salvation sure;
Chosen to reign for evermore.
3 Nothing but grace appears
In this eternal choice;
It charms the humble saint,
And makes the soul rejoice;
Its endless glories shine so bright,
It makes obedience all delight.
4 Now, Lord, to us reveal
The all-confirming grace;
And may we all pursue
The shining paths of peace;
Run in the way to joys above,
And ever sing electing love.
Scripture: Ephesians 1:4 Languages: English
All the elected train
God's Sovereignty displayed in Christ
Author: Clarke Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #62 (1844) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Election and the Decrees of God First Line: Space and duration God doth fill Lyrics: 1 Space and duration God does fill,
And orders all things by his will,
Respecting all the holy seed,
Chosen in Christ their blessed Head.
2 God’s jewels of election-love
Were sanctified in Christ above;
In oneness with his nature pure,
Joint-heirs with him for evermore. Languages: English
God's Sovereignty displayed in Christ
Ye Righteous, in the Lord Rejoice
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #62 (1934) Meter: 8.8.6 D Topics: Decrees of God Lyrics: 1 Ye righteous, in the Lord rejoice;
'Tis comely that with joyful voice
God's saints His Name should praise.
With harp and hymn of gladness sing,
Your gift of sweetest music bring,
To Him a new song raise.
2 For upright is Jehovah's word,
And all the doings of the Lord
In justice have their birth.
In judgment and in deeds of right
The Lord forever takes delight,
With goodness fills the earth.
3 Jehovah speaks, the heavens appear;
He breathes, and, lo, each shining sphere
In splendor stands arrayed.
He rolls the waters heap on heap,
He stores away the mighty deep
In garners for it made.
4 Let all the earth Jehovah fear,
Let all that dwell both far and near
In awe before Him stand;
For lo, He spake and it was done,
And all, with sovereign power begun,
Stood fast at His command.
5 He makes the nations’ counsels vain,
The plans the peoples would maintain
Are thwarted by His hand.
Jehovah’s counsel stands secure,
His purposes of heart endure,
Forevermore they stand.
6 O truly is the nation blest
Whose God, before the world confessed,
Jehovah is alone;
And blest the people is whom He
Has made His heritage to be,
And chosen for His own. Scripture: Psalm 33 Languages: English Tune Title: FRANCES
Ye Righteous, in the Lord Rejoice
Election in Christ
Author: Tucker Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #65 (1844) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Election and God's Decrees First Line: Expand, my soul, arise and sing Lyrics: 1 Expand, my soul, arise and sing
The matchless grace of Zion’s King;
His love, as ancient as his name,
Let all thy powers aloud proclaim.
2 Chosen of old, of old approved,
In Christ eternally beloved;
Adopted too, and children made,
Ere sin its baleful poison spread.
3 Though sin and guilt infest them here,
In Christ they all complete appear;
The whole that justice e’er demands
Received full payment from his hands.
4 In him the Father never saw
The least transgression of his law;
Perfection, then, in him we view;
His saints in him are perfect too.
5 Then let our souls in him rejoice,
As favoured objects of his choice;
Redeemed, and saved by grace, we sing
Eternal praise to Christ our King. Languages: English
Election in Christ
The Elect Ransomed
Author: Adams Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #67 (1844) Meter: 8.8.6 Topics: Election and God's Decrees First Line: Our Jesus loves his dear elect Lyrics: 1 Our Jesus loves his dear elect;
With glory they shall all be decked
Before his Father’s face.
Not one of them for whom he bled,
But shall with joy behold their Head,
In heaven their dwelling-place.
2 [They are the travail of his soul;
His sweetest thoughts on them did roll
From all eternity.
And, as the jewels of his crown,
He’ll give them honour, peace, renown,
And full felicity.]
3 Their sins upon him all were laid,
And he the dreadful debt has paid,
(A debt no more to pay;)
Their Surety in their law-place stood,
Appeased stern Justice with his blood,
And bore their sins away. Languages: English
The Elect Ransomed
Election Eternal
Author: Toplady Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #68 (1844) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Election and God's Decrees First Line: How happy are we, our election who see Lyrics: 1 How happy are we our election who see,
And venture, O Lord, for salvation on thee!
In Jesus approvèd, eternally loved,
Upheld by his power, we cannot be moved.
2 [’Tis sweet to recline on the bosom divine,
And experience the comforts peculiar to thine;
While, born from above, and upheld by thy love,
With singing and triumph to Zion we move!]
3 Our seeking thy face was all of thy grace;
Thy mercy demands and shall have all the praise.
No sinner can be beforehand with thee;
Thy grace is eternal, almighty, and free!
4 Our Saviour and Friend, his love shall extend;
It knew no beginning, and never shall end!
Whom once he receives, his Spirit ne’er leaves,
Nor ever repents of the grace that he gives.
5 [This proof we would give that thee we receive,
Thou art precious alone to the souls that believe;
Be precious to us; all beside is as dross,
Compared with thy love and the blood of thy cross.]
6 [Through mercy we taste the invisible feast,
The bread of the kingdom, the wine of the blest!
Who grants us to know his drawings below
Will endless salvation and glory bestow.]
Languages: English
Election Eternal
Sons we are, through God's election
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #69 (1844) Meter: 8.7.4 Topics: Election and God's Decrees Lyrics: 1 Sons we are, through God’s election,
Who in Jesus Christ believe;
By eternal destination,
Saving grace we here receive;
Our Redeemer
Does both grace and glory give.
2 Every soul of man, by sinning,
Merits everlasting pain;
But thy love, without beginning,
Formed and fixed salvation’s plan.
Countless millions
Shall in life through Jesus reign.
3 [Pause, my soul! adore and wonder!
Ask, “O why such love to me?”
Grace has put me in the number
Of the Saviour’s family;
Hallelujah!
Thanks, Eternal Love, to thee!]
4 These are springs of consolation,
To converted sons of grace;
Finished, free, and full salvation
Shining in the Saviour’s face!
Free grace only
Suits the wretched sinner’s case.
5 When in that blest habitation,
Which my God for me ordained;
When in glory’s full possession,
I with saints and angels stand;
Free grace only
Shall resound through Canaan’s land! Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-7 Languages: English
Sons we are, through God's election
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