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I want Jesus to walk with me
Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #539 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.9 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 I want Jesus to walk with me;
I want Jesus to walk with me;
all along my pilgrim journey,
oh, I want Jesus to walk with me.
2 In my trials, Lord, walk with me;
in my trials, Lord, walk with me;
when my heart is almost breaking,
oh, I want Jesus to walk with me.
3 When I’m troubled, Lord, walk with me;
when I’m troubled, Lord, walk with me;
when my head is bowed in sorrow,
oh, I want Jesus to walk with me. Scripture: Luke 24:13-32 Languages: English Tune Title: SOJOURNER
I want Jesus to walk with me
I want Jesus to walk with me
Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #539 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.9 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 I want Jesus to walk with me;
I want Jesus to walk with me;
all along my pilgrim journey,
oh, I want Jesus to walk with me.
2 In my trials, Lord, walk with me;
in my trials, Lord, walk with me;
when my heart is almost breaking,
oh, I want Jesus to walk with me.
3 When I’m troubled, Lord, walk with me;
when I’m troubled, Lord, walk with me;
when my head is bowed in sorrow,
oh, I want Jesus to walk with me. Scripture: Luke 24:13-32 Languages: English Tune Title: SOJOURNER
I want Jesus to walk with me
How long, O Lord, will you forget
Author: Barbara Woollett (b. 1937) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #7 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 How long, O Lord, will you forget
an answer to my prayer?
No tokens of your love I see,
your face is turned away from me;
I wrestle with despair.
2 How long, O Lord, will you forsake
and leave me in this way?
When will you come to my relief?
My heart is overwhelmed with grief,
by evil night and day.
3 How long, O Lord? But you forgive
with mercy from above.
I find that all your ways are just,
I learn to praise you and to trust
in your unfailing love. Scripture: Psalm 13 Languages: English Tune Title: [How long, O Lord, will you forget?
How long, O Lord, will you forget
How long, O Lord, will you forget
Author: Barbara Woollett (b. 1937) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #7 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 How long, O Lord, will you forget
an answer to my prayer?
No tokens of your love I see,
your face is turned away from me;
I wrestle with despair.
2 How long, O Lord, will you forsake
and leave me in this way?
When will you come to my relief?
My heart is overwhelmed with grief,
by evil night and day.
3 How long, O Lord? But you forgive
with mercy from above.
I find that all your ways are just,
I learn to praise you and to trust
in your unfailing love. Scripture: Psalm 13 Languages: English Tune Title: [How long, O Lord, will you forget?
How long, O Lord, will you forget
Hear me, O Lord, in my distress
Author: David G. Preston (b. 1939) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #125 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Despair and Trouble Scripture: Psalm 143 Languages: English Tune Title: THE TRUTH FROM ABOVE
Hear me, O Lord, in my distress
Here hangs a man discarded
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #385 (2005) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 Here hangs a man discarded,
a scarecrow hoisted high,
a nonsense pointing nowhere
to all who hurry by.
2 Can such a clown of sorrows
still bring a useful word
when faith and love seem phantoms
and every hope absurd?
3 Yet here is help and comfort
for lives by comfort bound,
when drums of dazzling progress
give strangely hollow sound:
4 Life, emptied of all meaning,
drained out in bleak distress,
can share in broken silence
our deepest emptiness;
5 And love that freely entered
the pit of life's despair,
can name our hidden darkness
and suffer with us there.
6 Christ, in our darkness risen,
help all who long for light
to hold the hand of promise,
till faith receives its sight. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23 Languages: English Tune Title: SHRUB END
Here hangs a man discarded
Here hangs a man discarded
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #385 (2008) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 Here hangs a man discarded,
a scarecrow hoisted high,
a nonsense pointing nowhere
to all who hurry by.
2 Can such a clown of sorrows
still bring a useful word
when faith and love seem phantoms
and every hope absurd?
3 Yet here is help and comfort
for lives by comfort bound,
when drums of dazzling progress
give strangely hollow sound:
4 Life, emptied of all meaning,
drained out in bleak distress,
can share in broken silence
our deepest emptiness;
5 And love that freely entered
the pit of life's despair,
can name our hidden darkness
and suffer with us there.
6 Christ, in our darkness risen,
help all who long for light
to hold the hand of promise,
till faith receives its sight. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23 Languages: English Tune Title: SHRUB END
Here hangs a man discarded
How long, O Lord, will you forget
Author: Barbara Woollett (b. 1937) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #527 (2013) Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 How long, O Lord, will you forget
an answer to my prayer?
No tokens of your love I see,
your face is turned away from me;
I wrestle with despair.
2 How long, O Lord, will you forsake
and leave me in this way?
When will you come to my relief?
My heart is overwhelmed with grief,
by evil night and day.
3 How long, O Lord — but you forgive,
with mercy from above.
I find that all your ways are just,
I learn to praise you and to trust
in your unfailing love. Scripture: Psalm 13 Languages: English Tune Title: [How long, O Lord, will you forget]
How long, O Lord, will you forget
Lord, if faith is disenchanted
Author: Alan Gaunt (b. 1935) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #528 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 Lord, if faith is disenchanted,
if our pain persists too long,
show us that your love is planted
deeper far than all time's wrong.
2 If we feel ourselves forsaken,
overwhelmed by sin and grief,
prove your love, though faith is shaken,
deeper than our unbelief.
3 Where injustice and oppression
make the poor and weak despair,
prove your love's profound compassion,
deeper than their deepest prayer.
4 When the children, Lord, are dying,
anguished parents asking, 'Why?',
prove your love, in grief and crying,
deeper than grief's deepest cry.
5 Let the cross, your love's perfection,
present with us all along,
prove itself, in resurrection,
deeper far than all time's wrong. Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: OTTERY ST MARY
Lord, if faith is disenchanted
Before the throne of God above
Author: Charitie Lees De Chenez (1841-1923) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #598 (2013) Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 Before the throne of God above
I have a strong, a perfect plea,
a great High Priest, whose name is Love,
who ever lives and pleads for me.
My name is graven on his hands,
my name is written on his heart;
I know that while in heaven he stands
no tongue can bid me thence depart,
no tongue can bid me thence depart.
2 When Satan tempts me to despair,
and tells me of the guilt within,
upward I look, and see him there
who made an end of all my sin.
Because the sinless Saviour died,
my sinful soul is counted free;
for God, the Just, is satisfied
to look on him and pardon me,
to look on him and pardon me.
3 Behold him there! the risen Lamb!
my perfect, spotless Righteousness,
the great unchangeable I AM,
the King of glory and of grace!
One with my Lord, I cannot die;
my soul is purchased by his blood;
my life is hid with Christ on high,
with Christ, my Saviour and my God,
with Christ, my Saviour and my God. Scripture: Hebrews 4:14 Languages: English Tune Title: BEFORE THE THRONE OF GOD ABOVE
Before the throne of God above
Just as the tide creeps over silver sand
Author: Leith Fisher (b. 1941) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #689 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Despair and Trouble Scripture: Isaiah 66:1 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Just as the tide creeps over silver sand
Just as the tide creeps over silver sand
Author: Leith Fisher (b. 1941) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #689 (2008) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Despair and Trouble Scripture: Isaiah 66:1 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Just as the tide creeps over silver sand
The one who longs to make us whole
Author: Edith Sinclair Downing (b. 1922) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #719 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 The one who longs to make us whole
is waiting to embrace
our broken lives, so we can know
the power of healing grace.
God's love surrounds our suffering,
and keeps us through the night;
God helps us bear our deep despair
till we see morning light.
2 The one who saves us from ourselves
is waiting to release
our hearts from chains of self-reproach
and failure to find peace.
When harmful habits leave us bruised,
distraught by inner pain,
God comes to us through trusted friends,
and helps us hope again.
3 The one who understands our need
accepts us as we are;
and, like a loved one, welcomes us
when we have wandered far.
God never says we come too late
to be forgiven, free,
but promises we can become
the self we're meant to be. Scripture: Acts 10:38 Languages: English Tune Title: THIRD MODE MELODY
The one who longs to make us whole
The one who longs to make us whole
Author: Edith Sinclair Downing (b. 1922) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #719 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 The one who longs to make us whole
is waiting to embrace
our broken lives, so we can know
the power of healing grace.
God's love surrounds our suffering,
and keeps us through the night;
God helps us bear our deep despair
till we see morning light.
2 The one who saves us from ourselves
is waiting to release
our hearts from chains of self-reproach
and failure to find peace.
When harmful habits leave us bruised,
distraught by inner pain,
God comes to us through trusted friends,
and helps us hope again.
3 The one who understands our need
accept us as we are
and, like a loved one, welcomes us
when we have wandered far.
God never says we come too late
to be forgiven, free,
but promises we can become
the self we're meant to be. Scripture: Acts 10:38 Languages: English Tune Title: THIRD MODE MELODY
The one who longs to make us whole
Make me a channel of your peace
Author: St Francis of Assisi (1182-1226); Sebastian Temple (1928-1997) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #725 (2013) Topics: Despair and Trouble Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15 Languages: English Tune Title: ST FRANCIS
Make me a channel of your peace
Though hope desert my heart
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #464 (2005) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Scripture: Exodus 17:9 Languages: English Tune Title: CALABRIA
Though hope desert my heart
Though hope desert my heart
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #464 (2008) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Scripture: Exodus 17:9 Languages: English Tune Title: CALABRIA
Though hope desert my heart
Go peaceful, in gentleness
Author: Paul Field (b. 1954) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #479 (2013) Topics: Despair and Trouble Scripture: Ephesians 4:24-25 Languages: English Tune Title: [Go peaceful, in gentleness]
Go peaceful, in gentleness
Though hope desert my heart
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #521a (2013) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: HOMEWARD
Though hope desert my heart
Though hope desert my heart
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #521b (2013) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: SOUTHWELL
Though hope desert my heart
'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them, Lord, to thee
Author: Henry Montague Butler (1833-1918) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #518 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them, Lord, to thee;
here at thy feet none other may we see:
'Lift up your hearts!' Even so, with one accord,
we lift them up, we lift them to the Lord.
2 Above the level of the former years,
the mire of sin, the slough of guilty fears,
the mist of doubt, the blight of love's decay,
O Lord of light, lift all our hearts today!
3 Lift every gift that thou thyself hast given;
low lies the best till lifted up to heaven:
low lie the bounding heart, the teeming brain,
till, sent from God, they mount to God again.
4 Then, as the trumpet-call in after years,
'Lift up your hearts!' rings pealing in our ears,
still shall those hearts respond with full accord,
'We lift them up, we lift them to the Lord!' Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:52 Languages: English Tune Title: WOODLANDS
'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them, Lord, to thee
'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them, Lord, to thee
Author: Henry Montague Butler (1833-1918) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #518 (2008) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them, Lord, to thee;
here at thy feet none other may we see:
'Lift up your hearts!' Even so, with one accord,
we lift them up, we lift them to the Lord.
2 Above the level of the former years,
the mire of sin, the slough of guilty fears,
the mist of doubt, the blight of love's decay,
O Lord of light, lift all our hearts to-day.
3 Lift every gift that thou thyself hast given:
low lies the best till lifted up to heaven;
low lie the bounding heart, the teeming brain,
till, sent from God, they mount to God again.
4 Then, as the trumpet-call in after years,
'Lift up your hearts!' rings pealing in our ears,
still shall those hearts respond with full accord,
'We lift them up, we lift them to the Lord.' Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:52 Languages: English Tune Title: WOODLANDS
'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them, Lord, to thee
Jesus, he's always there
Author: Stephen Fischbacher (b. 1960) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #569 (2005) Meter: Irregular Topics: Despair and Trouble First Line: When I'm feeling sad, I can call out to him Scripture: Matthew 28:20 Languages: English Tune Title: HE'S ALWAYS THERE
Jesus, he's always there
Jesus, he's always there
Author: Stephen Fischbacher (b. 1960) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #569 (2008) Meter: Irregular Topics: Despair and Trouble First Line: When I'm feeling sad, I can call out to him Scripture: Matthew 28:20 Languages: English Tune Title: HE'S ALWAYS THERE
Jesus, he's always there
I will exalt you, O Lord
Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #24 (2005) Topics: Despair and Trouble Scripture: Psalm 30 Languages: English Tune Title: [I will exalt you, O God]
I will exalt you, O Lord
I will exalt you, O Lord
Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #24 (2008) Topics: Despair and Trouble Scripture: Psalm 30 Languages: English Tune Title: [I will exalt you, O God]
I will exalt you, O Lord
As pants the hart for cooling streams
Author: Nahum Tate (1652-1715); Nicholas Brady (1659-1726) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #32 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 As pants the hart for cooling streams
in parched and barren ways,
so longs my soul for you, O God,
and your refreshing grace.
2 For you my God, the living God,
my thirsting soul will pine:
oh, when shall I behold your face,
your majesty divine?
3 God of my strength, my tears have been
by day and night my food;
the mockers taunt continually
and say: 'Where is your God?'
4 Why restless, why cast down, my soul?
Hope still, and you shall sing
the praise of him who is your God,
your health's eternal spring. Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: MARTYRDOM (FENWICK)
As pants the hart for cooling streams
As pants the hart for cooling streams
Author: Nicholas Brady (1659-1726); Nahum Tate (1652-1715) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #32 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 As pants the hart for cooling streams
in parched and barren ways,
so longs my soul for you, O God,
and your refreshing grace.
2 For you, my God, the living God,
my thirsting soul will pine:
oh, when shall I behold your face,
your majesty divine?
3 God of my strength, my tears have been
by day and night my food;
the mockers taunt continually,
and say: 'Where is your God?'
4 Why restless, why cast down, my soul?
Hope still, and you shall sing
the praise of him who is your God,
your health's eternal spring. Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: MARTYRDOM (FENWICK)
As pants the hart for cooling streams
As the deer longs for running streams
Author: Bob Hurd (b. 1950) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #33 (2005) Topics: Despair and Trouble First Line: Athirst my soul for you, the God who is my life! Scripture: Psalm 12:7 Languages: English Tune Title: [Athirst my soul for you, the God who is my life]
As the deer longs for running streams
As the deer longs for running streams
Author: Bob Hurd (b. 1950) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #33 (2008) Topics: Despair and Trouble First Line: Athirst my soul for you, the God who is my life! Scripture: Psalm 12:7 Languages: English Tune Title: [Athirst my soul for you, the God who is my life]
As the deer longs for running streams
O send thy light forth and thy truth
Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #34a (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 O send thy light forth and thy truth;
let them be guides to me,
and bring me to thine holy hill,
even where thy dwellings be.
2 Then will I to God's altar go,
to God my chiefest joy:
yea, God, my God, thy name to praise
my harp I will employ.
3 Why art thou then cast down, my soul?
what should discourage thee?
Any why with vexing thoughts art thou
disquieted in me?
4 Still trust in God; for him to praise
good cause I yet shall have:
he of my countenance is the health,
my God that doth me save. Scripture: Psalm 43:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: MARTYRS
O send thy light forth and thy truth
O send thy light forth and thy truth
Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #34b (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 O send thy light forth and thy truth;
let them be guides to me,
and bring me to thine holy hill,
even where thy dwellings be.
2 Then will I to God's altar go,
to God my chiefest joy:
yea, God, my God, thy name to praise
my harp I will employ.
3 Why art thou then cast down, my soul?
what should discourage thee?
Any why with vexing thoughts art thou
disquieted in me?
4 Still trust in God; for him to praise,
good cause I yet shall have:
he of my countenance is the health,
my God that doth me save. Scripture: Psalm 43:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: MARTYRS
O send thy light forth and thy truth
O send thy light forth and thy truth
Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #34a (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 O send thy light forth and thy truth;
let them be guides to me,
and bring me to thine holy hill,
even where thy dwellings be.
2 Then will I to God's altar go,
to God my chiefest joy:
yea, God, my God, thy name to praise
my harp I will employ.
3 Why art thou then cast down, my soul?
what should discourage thee?
Any why with vexing thoughts art thou
disquieted in me?
4 Still trust in God; for him to praise
good cause I yet shall have:
he of my countenance is the health,
my God that doth me save. Scripture: Psalm 43:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: MARTYRS
O send thy light forth and thy truth
O send thy light forth and thy truth
Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #34b (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 O send thy light forth and thy truth;
let them be guides to me,
and bring me to thine holy hill,
even where thy dwellings be.
2 Then will I to God's altar go,
to God my chiefest joy:
yea, God, my God, thy name to praise
my harp I will employ.
3 Why art thou then cast down, my soul?
what should discourage thee?
Any why with vexing thoughts art thou
disquieted in me?
4 Still trust in God; for him to praise
good cause I yet shall have:
he of my countenance is the health,
my God that doth me save. Scripture: Psalm 43:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: MARTYRS
O send thy light forth and thy truth
O send thy light forth and thy truth
Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #35 (2005) Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 O send thy light forth and thy truth;
let them be guides to me,
and bring me to thine holy hill,
even where thy dwellings be.
Then will I to God's altar go,
to God my chiefest joy:
yea, God, my God, thy name to praise
my harp I will employ.
2 Why art thou then cast down, my soul?
what should discourage thee?
Any why with vexing thoughts art thou
disquieted in me?
Still trust in God; for him to praise
good cause I yet shall have:
he of my countenance is the health,
my God that doth me save. Scripture: Psalm 43:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: INVOCATION
O send thy light forth and thy truth
O send thy light forth and thy truth
Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #35 (2008) Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 O send thy light forth and thy truth;
let them be guides to me,
and bring me to thine holy hill,
even where thy dwellings be.
Then will I to God's altar go,
to God my chiefest joy:
yea, God, my God, thy name to praise
my harp I will employ.
2 Why art thou then cast down, my soul?
what should discourage thee?
Any why with vexing thoughts art thou
disquieted in me?
Still trust in God; for him to praise
good cause I yet shall have:
he of my countenance is the health,
my God that doth me save. Scripture: Psalm 43:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: INVOCATION
O send thy light forth and thy truth
I cried aloud, aloud to God
Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #49 (2005) Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: I cried aloud, aloud to God.
I cried to God and he heard me. Scripture: Psalm 77:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: [I cried aloud, aloud to God]
I cried aloud, aloud to God
I cried aloud, aloud to God
Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #49 (2008) Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: I cried aloud, aloud to God.
I cried to God and he heard me. Scripture: Psalm 77:11-20 Languages: English Tune Title: [I cried aloud, aloud to God]
I cried aloud, aloud to God
Psalm 102
Author: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #66 (2005) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Despair and Trouble First Line: Lord, hear my prayer! My cry shall come before you Lyrics: 1 Lord, hear my prayer! My cry shall come before you;
hide not your face when I am in distress.
My life burns up; my days have lost their glory,
drifting like smoke, in pain and helplessness.
2 Like some wild owl among deserted ruins,
lonely I call while enemies curse on.
Tears are my drink; God's wrath is my undoing;
ashes my food till all my days are gone.
3 But you, O Lord, remain enthroned for ever;
you will arise; in you shall kingdoms trust.
Now is the time; your city pleads your favour,
your servants love her stones, her very dust.
4 God will rebuild! Write this to sing tomorrow;
lips yet unformed their Hallelujahs cry!
Glory will dawn upon our world of sorrow,
freeing from prison those condemned to die.
5 Then shall your name on Zion's hill be spoken;
strangers shall fill Jerusalem with praise.
But as for me, my strength is bruised and broken;
spare me, O God; do not cut short my days!
6 Heaven and earth you formed in the beginning;
these soon wear out - Lord, you remain the same!
They shall be changed; your years endure unending;
our children's children live to praise your name. Scripture: Psalm 102 Languages: English Tune Title: INTERCESSOR
Psalm 102
Psalm 102
Author: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #66 (2008) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Despair and Trouble First Line: Lord, hear my prayer! My cry shall come before you Lyrics: 1 Lord, hear my prayer! My cry shall come before you;
hide not your face when I am in distress.
My life burns up; my days have lost their glory,
drifting like smoke, in pain and helplessness.
2 Like some wild owl among deserted ruins,
lonely I call while enemies curse on.
Tears are my drink; God's wrath is my undoing;
ashes my food till all my days are gone.
3 But you, O Lord, remain enthroned for ever;
you will arise; in you shall kingdoms trust.
Now is the time; your city pleads your favour,
your servants love her stones, her very dust.
4 God will rebuild! Write this to sing tomorrow;
lips yet unformed their Hallelujahs cry!
Glory will dawn upon our world of sorrow,
freeing from prison those condemned to die.
5 Then shall your name on Zion's hill be spoken;
strangers shall fill Jerusalem with praise.
But as for me, my strength is bruised and broken;
spare me, O God; do not cut short my days!
6 Heaven and earth you formed in the beginning;
these soon wear out - Lord, you remain the same!
They shall be changed; your years endure unending;
our children's children live to praise your name. Scripture: Psalm 102 Languages: English Tune Title: INTERCESSOR
Psalm 102
Lord Jesus, think on me
Author: Synesius of Cyrene (c. 365-414); Allen William Chatfield (1808-1896) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #491 (2005) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, think on me,
and purge away my sin;
from earthborn passions set me free,
and make me pure within.
2 Lord Jesus, think on me,
with care and woe oppressed;
let me thy loving servant be,
and taste thy promised rest.
3 Lord Jesus, think on me,
amid the battle's strife;
in all my pain and misery
be thou my health and life.
4 Lord Jesus, think on me,
nor let me go astray;
through darkness and perplexity
point thou the heavenly way.
5 Lord Jesus, think on me,
when flows the tempest high:
when on doth rush the enemy
O Saviour, be thou nigh.
6 Lord Jesus, think on me,
that when the flood is past,
I may the eternal brightness see,
and share thy joy at last. Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3 Languages: English Tune Title: SOUTHWELL
Lord Jesus, think on me
Lord Jesus, think on me
Author: Synesius of Cyrene (c. 365-414); Allen William Chatfield (1808-1896) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #491 (2008) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, think on me,
and purge away my sin;
from earthborn passions set me free,
and make me pure within.
2 Lord Jesus, think on me,
with care and woe oppressed;
let me thy loving servant be,
and taste thy promised rest.
3 Lord Jesus, think on me,
amid the battle's strife;
in all my pain and misery
be thou my health and life.
4 Lord Jesus, think on me,
nor let me go astray;
through darkness and perplexity
point thou the heavenly way.
5 Lord Jesus, think on me,
when flows the tempest high:
when on doth rush the enemy
O Saviour, be thou nigh.
6 Lord Jesus, think on me,
that when the flood is past,
I may the eternal brightness see,
and share thy joy at last. Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3 Languages: English Tune Title: SOUTHWELL
Lord Jesus, think on me
Lord Jesus, think on me
Author: Synesius of Cyrene (c. 365-414); Allen William Chatfield, 1808-1896 Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #492 (2005) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, think of me
and take away my fear;
in my depression, may I be
assured that you are near.
2 Lord Jesus, think of me,
by many cares oppressed;
in times of great anxiety
give me your promised rest.
3 Lord Jesus, think of me,
when darker grows the day;
and in my sad perplexity
show me the heavenly way.
4 Lord Jesus, think of me,
when night's dark shadows spread;
restore my lost serenity,
and show me light ahead.
5 Lord Jesus, think of me,
that when the night is past
I may the glorious morning see
and share your joy at last! Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English Tune Title: SOUTHWELL
Lord Jesus, think on me
Lord Jesus, think on me
Author: Synesius of Cyrene (c. 365-414); Allen William Chatfield, 1808-1896 Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #492 (2008) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Despair and Trouble Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, think of me
and take away my fear;
in my depression, may I be
assured that you are near.
2 Lord Jesus, think of me
by many cares oppressed;
in times of great anxiety
give me your promised rest.
3 Lord Jesus, think of me
when darker grows the day;
and in my sad perplexity
show me the heavenly way.
4 Lord Jesus, think of me
when night's dark shadows spread;
restore my lost serenity,
and show me light ahead.
5 Lord Jesus, think of me,
that when the night is past
I may the glorious morning see
and share your joy at last! Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English Tune Title: SOUTHWELL
Lord Jesus, think on me
I need thee, oh, I need thee
Author: Annie Sherwood Hawks (1835-1918) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #556 (2005) Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Topics: Despair and Trouble First Line: I need thee every hour Lyrics: 1 I need thee every hour,
most gracious Lord;
no tender voice but thine
can peace afford.
[Refrain:]
I need thee, oh, I need thee,
every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Saviour,
I come to thee.
2 I need thee every hour,
stay thou near by;
temptations lose their power
when thou art nigh. [Refrain]
3 I need thee every hour,
in joy or pain;
come quickly and abide,
or life is vain. [Refrain]
4 I need thee every hour,
teach me thy will;
and thy rich promises
in me fulfil. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Languages: English Tune Title: I NEED THEE
I need thee, oh, I need thee
I need thee, oh, I need thee
Author: Annie Sherwood Hawks (1835-1918) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #556 (2008) Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Topics: Despair and Trouble First Line: I need thee every hour Lyrics: 1 I need thee every hour,
most gracious Lord;
no tender voice but thine
can peace afford.
[Refrain:]
I need thee, oh, I need thee,
every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Saviour,
I come to thee.
2 I need thee every hour,
stay thou near by;
temptations lose their power
when thou art nigh. [Refrain]
3 I need thee every hour,
in joy or pain;
come quickly and abide,
or life is vain. [Refrain]
4 I need thee every hour,
teach me thy will;
and thy rich promises
in me fulfil. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Languages: English Tune Title: I NEED THEE
I need thee, oh, I need thee
No storm can shake my inmost calm
Author: Robert Lowry (1822-1899); Doris Plenn Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #565 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Despair and Trouble 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.
[Refrain:]
No storm can shake my inmost calm
while to that Rock I'm clinging.
Since love is Lord of heaven and earth,
how can I keep from singing?
2 Through all the tumult and the strife,
I hear that music ringing.
It finds an echo in my soul --
how can I keep from singing? [Refrain]
3 What though my joys and comforts die?
The Lord, my Saviour, liveth.
What though the darkness round me close?
Songs in the night he giveth. [Refrain]
4 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? [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:21-23 Languages: English Tune Title: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING
No storm can shake my inmost calm
No storm can shake my inmost calm
Author: Doris Plenn; Robert Lowry (1822-1899) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #565 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Despair and Trouble 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.
Refrain:
No storm can shake my inmost calm
while to that Rock I'm clinging.
Since love is Lord of heaven and earth,
how can I keep from singing?
2 Through all the tumult and the strife,
I hear that music ringing.
It finds an echo in my soul—
how can I keep from singing? [Refrain]
3 What though my joys and comforts die?
The Lord, my Saviour, liveth.
What though the darkness round me close?
Songs in the night he giveth. [Refrain]
4 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? [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:21-23 Languages: English Tune Title: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING
No storm can shake my inmost calm
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