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Why Does Such Grief Weigh Down My Soul
Author: Christopher Idle Hymnal: Christian Worship #42C (2021) Topics: Grief First Line: As the deer pants for streams of water Refrain First Line: Why does such grief weigh down my soul? Scripture: Psalm 42 Languages: English Tune Title: [Why does such grief weigh down my soul]
Why Does Such Grief Weigh Down My Soul
In All Our Grief
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #615 (2006) Meter: 10.10.10 with refrain Topics: Grief, Sorrow; Grief, Sorrow First Line: In all our grief and fear we turn to you Refrain First Line: Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy Languages: English Tune Title: FREDERICKTOWN
In All Our Grief
Let Flow Our Tears in Grief for This
Author: Gracia Grindal Hymnal: New Hymns of Hope #143 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.9 Topics: Grief Lyrics: 1 Let flow our tears in grief for this,
our little ones, now gone from us,
whom not so long ago were born,
now all that's left to do is mourn,
but we refuse to be consoled
like Rachel weeping for her children.
2 Our voices join with all of those
who weep to hold their children close
but cannot reach beyond their dust
to lines they drew, their little trusts
and they refuse to be consoled
these parents weeping for their children.
3 All death and hope are met in one
born long ago who is God's Son
whose birth provoked the tyrant's rage
who tramples wanton through our age.
Still we refuse to be consoled
like Rachel weeping for her children.
4 For who of us can stop the hand
of brutal demons in the land
whose fury aims to hurt and kill
the innocents whose screams are still
upon the air and unconsoled
with parents weeping for their children.
5 All we can do is turn to him
who died in old Jerusalem
and wept abandoned on the cross
disarming demons there for us
so one day we might be consoled
with Rachel weeping for our children.
Languages: English Tune Title: INNOCENTS
Let Flow Our Tears in Grief for This
When Grief Is Raw
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Voices Together #655 (2020) Meter: 7.3 Topics: Grief Refrain First Line: I am the resurrection Lyrics: To be read by one voice:
When grief is raw,
and music goes unheard,
and thought is numb,
we have no polished phrases to recite.
In Christ we come
to hear the old familiar words:
*Sung congregational response
God, give us time
for gratitude and tears,
and make us free
to grieve, remember, honor, and delight.
Let love be strong
to bear regrets and banish fears:
*Sung congregational response
The height and breadth
of all that love prepares
soar out of time,
beyond our speculation and our sight.
The cross remains
to ground the promise that it bears:
*Sung congregational response
All shall be judged,
the greatest and the least,
and all be loved,
till every hurt is healed, all wrong set right.
In bread and wine
we taste the great homecoming feast,
and in the midst of death we are in life.
*Sung congregational response
Sung congregational response:
“I am the resurrection. I am life.” Scripture: John 11:1-45 Tune Title: KAB
When Grief Is Raw
When Grief Is Raw
Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Hymnal: The Covenant Hymnal #461 (1996) Meter: 10.4.10.4.8.10 Topics: Grief First Line: When grief is raw and music goes unheard Scripture: John 11:20-26 Tune Title: RYAN
When Grief Is Raw
When grief is raw and music goes unheard
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #731 (2005) Topics: Grief Lyrics: 1 When grief is raw and music goes unheard,
and thought is numb,
we have no polished phrases to recite.
In Christ we come
to hear the old familiar words:
'I am the resurrection. I am life'.
2 God, give us time for gratitude and tears,
and make us free
to grieve, remember, honour, and delight.
Let love be strong
to bear regrets and banish fears:
'I am the resurrection. I am life'.
3 The height and breadth of all that love prepares
soars out of time,
beyond our speculation and our sight.
The cross remains
to ground the promise that it bears:
'I am the resurrection. I am life'.
4 All shall be judged, the greatest and the least,
and all be loved,
till every hurt is healed, all wrong set right.
In bread and wine
we taste the great homecoming feast,
and in the midst of death we are in life. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9 Languages: English
When grief is raw and music goes unheard
When grief is raw and music goes unheard
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #731 (2008) Topics: Grief Lyrics: 1 When grief is raw and music goes unheard,
and thought is numb,
we have no polished phrases to recite.
In Christ we come
to hear the old familiar words:
'I am the resurrection. I am life'.
2 God, give us time for gratitude and tears,
and make us free
to grieve, remember, honour, and delight.
Let love be strong
to bear regrets and banish fears:
'I am the resurrection. I am life'.
3 The height and breadth of all that love prepares
soars out of time,
beyond our speculation and our sight.
The cross remains
to ground the promise that it bears:
'I am the resurrection. I am life'.
4 All shall be judged, the greatest and the least,
and all be loved,
till every hurt is healed, all wrong set right.
In bread and wine
we taste the great homecoming feast,
and in the midst of death we are in life. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9 Languages: English
When grief is raw and music goes unheard
O Christ, you wept when grief was raw
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #734 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Grief Scripture: John 11:17-37 Languages: English Tune Title: ROCKINGHAM (COMMUNION)
O Christ, you wept when grief was raw
O Christ, you wept when grief was raw
Author: Graham Maule (b. 1958); John L. Bell (b. 1949) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #734 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Grief Scripture: John 11:17-37 Languages: English Tune Title: ROCKINGHAM (COMMUNION)
O Christ, you wept when grief was raw
Wild Creatures
Author: Christopher Idle Hymnal: Christian Worship #42D (2021) Topics: Grief First Line: Wild creatures long to cool their tongues Refrain First Line: Why does such grief weigh down my soul? Scripture: Psalm 42 Languages: English Tune Title: [Wild creatures long to cool their tongues]
Wild Creatures
Be Still My Soul
Author: Katharina von Schlegel; Jane Borthwick, 1813-1897 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #575 (2003) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Grief; Grief; Grief First Line: Be still, my soul – the Lord is on thy side! Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul-- the Lord is on thy side!
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to thy God to order and provide
In ev'ry change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul-- thy best, thy heav’nly friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul-- thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as he has the past;
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake--
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul-- the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below.
3 Be still, my soul-- the hour is hast’ning on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul-- when change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be Still My Soul
Psalm 116: In the Presence of God
Author: Tom Kendzia, b. 1954 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #96 (2012) Topics: Grief First Line: Love you, I love you (In my grief, in my pain) Refrain First Line: I will walk in the presence of the Lord Scripture: Psalm 116:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: [Love you, I love you]
Psalm 116: In the Presence of God
Psalm 116: In the Presence of God
Author: Tom Kendzia, b. 1954 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #189 (2015) Topics: Grief First Line: Love you, I love you (In my grief, in my pain) Refrain First Line: I will walk in the presence of the Lord Scripture: Psalm 116:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: [Love you, I love you]
Psalm 116: In the Presence of God
Lord, if faith is disenchanted
Author: Alan Gaunt (b. 1935) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #528 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Grief 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
How Blest Are They
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #592 (2003) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Grief; Grief; Grief First Line: How blest are they who trust in Christ Lyrics: 1 How blest are they who trust in Christ
When we and those we love must part:
We yield them up, for go they must,
But do not lose them from our heart.
2 In ripened age, their harvest reaped,
Or gone from us in youth or prime,
In Christ they have eternal life,
Released from all the bonds of time.
3 In Christ, who tasted death for us,
We rise above our natural grief,
And witness to a stricken world
The strength and splendor of belief. Languages: English Tune Title: TRURO
How Blest Are They
How Long, O God, How Long?
Author: Thomas H. Troeger Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #642 (1995) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Grief Languages: English Tune Title: TAFT STREET
How Long, O God, How Long?
There Is a Longing
Author: Anne Quigley Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #692 (2003) Topics: Grief; Grief; Grief First Line: For justice, for freedom, for mercy Refrain First Line: There is a longing in our hearts, O Lord Languages: English Tune Title: [For justice, for freedom, for mercy]
There Is a Longing
Sing praise to God who reigns above
Author: Johann Jakob Schütz, 1640-90; Frances Elizabeth Cox, 1812-97; Honor Mary Thwaits, 1914-93 Hymnal: Together in Song #110 (1999) Meter: 8.7.87.8.8.7 Topics: Grief Lyrics: 1 Sing praise to God who reigns above,
the God of all creation,
the God of power, the God of love,
the God of our salvation;
with healing balm my soul he fills,
and every grief he gently stills:
to God all praise and glory!
2 What God's almighty power has made
that will he ever cherish,
and will, unfailing, soon and late,
with lovingkindness nourish;
and where he rules in kingly might
there all is just and all is right:
to God all praise and glory!
3 The Lord is never far away,
but, through all grief distressing,
an ever present help and stay,
our peace, and joy, and blessing;
as with a mother's tender hand
he leads his own, his chosen band:
to God all praise and glory!
4 Come, you that name Christ's holy name,
give God all praise and glory;
and all who own his power, proclaim
aloud the wondrous story.
Cast each false idol from its throne,
the Lord is God, and he alone:
to God all praise and glory!
5 So come before his countenance
and leap in exultation;
now gladly pay your due of praise
in joyful celebration.
Take courage in the Lord, my heart;
refreshed in him, play your full part;
to God all praise and glory!
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39 Languages: English Tune Title: LOBT GOTT DEN HERREN, IHR HEIDEN
Sing praise to God who reigns above
Thou Hidden Source of Calm Repose
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #153 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Grief Lyrics: 1. Thou hidden source of calm repose,
thou all-sufficient love divine,
my help and refuge from my foes,
secure I am if thou art mine;
and lo! from sin and grief and shame
I hide me, Jesus, in thy name.
2. Thy mighty name salvation is,
and keeps my happy soul above;
comfort it brings, and power and peace,
and joy and everlasting love;
to me with thy dear name are given
pardon and holiness and heaven.
3. Jesus, my all in all thou art,
my rest in toil, my ease in pain,
the healing of my broken heart,
in war my peace, in loss my gain,
my smile beneath the tyrant's frown,
in shame my glory and my crown,
4. In want my plentiful supply,
in weakness my almighty power,
in bonds my perfect liberty,
my light in Satan's darkest hour,
in grief my joy unspeakable,
my life in death, my heaven in hell.
Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETERSBURG
Thou Hidden Source of Calm Repose
Why Has God Forsaken Me?
Author: W. L. Wallace Hymnal: Voices United #154 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Grief First Line: "Why has God forsaken me?" Languages: English Tune Title: SHIMPI
Why Has God Forsaken Me?
Jesus, in dark Gethsemane
Author: Alan Gaunt (b. 1935) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #170 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Topics: Grief Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46 Languages: English Tune Title: SOMERSET
Jesus, in dark Gethsemane
Out of the Depths of Fear (Hymn of Lament)
Author: Ellen Clark-King Hymnal: New Hymns of Hope #186 Meter: 6.6.7.6.7.6.4.4 Topics: Grief First Line: Out of the depths of fear Lyrics: 1 Out of the depths of fear
we cry to you, O God.
The world we know is shaken,
our certainties are lost.
Heart-weary and forsaken
we cannot meet this cost.
We are afraid -
where are you, God?
2 Out of the depths of grief
we cry to you, O God.
Our hearts are cracked and broken
we're hollow with this loss.
Your promises seem token
amidst this tempest toss.
We are in grief -
where are you, God?
3 Out of the depths of faith
we cry to you, O God.
Though light's almost extinguished
and trust is lost in fear
we turn to you in anguish,
in hope that you still hear.
We are your own -
where are you, God? Languages: English Tune Title: DI MANA ALLAH
Out of the Depths of Fear (Hymn of Lament)
There in God's Garden
Author: Király Imre von Pécselyi, c. 1590-c. 1641; Erik Routley, 1917-1982 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #342 (2006) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Topics: Grief, Sorrow; Grief, Sorrow First Line: There in God's garden stands the Tree of Wisdom Languages: English Tune Title: SHADES MOUNTAIN
There in God's Garden
The Risen Christ
Author: Nigel Weaver, b. 1952 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #390 (2006) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Grief, Sorrow; Grief, Sorrow First Line: The risen Christ, who walks on wounded feet Languages: English Tune Title: WOODLANDS
The Risen Christ
With the Lord
Author: Michael Joncas, b. 1951 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #393 (2003) Topics: Grief; Grief; Grief First Line: Out of the depths I cry to you Refrain First Line: With the Lord there is mercy Scripture: Psalm 130 Languages: English Tune Title: [Out of the depths I cry to you]
With the Lord
Be Still, My Soul
Author: Katharina von Schlegel; Jane Borthwick, 1813-1897 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #419 (2015) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Grief First Line: Be still, my soul – the Lord is on thy side! Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul the Lord is on thy side!
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to thy God to order and provide
In ev'ry change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul thy best, thy heav’nly friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as he has the past;
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below.
3 Be still, my soul the hour is hast’ning on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul when change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be Still, My Soul
Now the Green Blade Rises
Author: John Macleod Campbell Crum, 1872-1958 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #443 (2003) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Grief; Grief; Grief First Line: Now the green blade rises from the buried grain Languages: English Tune Title: NOËL NOUVELET
Now the Green Blade Rises
Around You, O Lord Jesus
Author: Frans Mikael Franzén, 1772-1847 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #468 (2006) Meter: 7.6.7.6.8.7.6 Topics: Grief, Sorrow; Grief, Sorrow Languages: English Tune Title: O JESU, AN DE DINA
Around You, O Lord Jesus
When Aimless Violence Takes Those We Love
Author: Joy F. Patterson Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #512 (1995) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Grief Lyrics: 1 When aimless violence takes those we love,
when random death strikes childhood's promise down,
when wrenching loss becomes our daily bread,
we know, O God, you leave us not alone.
2 When passing years rob sight and strength and mind
yet fail to still a strongly beating heart,
and grief becomes the fabric of our days,
dear Lord, you do not stand from us apart.
3 Our faith may flicker low, and hope grow dim,
yet you, O God, are with us in our pain;
you grieve with us and for us day by day,
and with us, sharing sorrow, will remain.
4 Because your Child knew agony and loss,
felt desolation, grief, and scorn and shame,
we know you will be with us, come what may,
your loving presence near, always the same. Languages: English Tune Title: SURSUM CORDA
When Aimless Violence Takes Those We Love
Be Still, My Soul
Author: Katharina von Schlegel; Jane Borthwick, 1813-1897 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #547 (2012) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Grief First Line: Be still, my soul – the Lord is on thy side! Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be Still, My Soul
Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #553 (2006) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Grief, Sorrow; Grief, Sorrow Lyrics: 1 Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
Christ, the true and only light,
Sun of righteousness, arise,
triumph o'er the shades of night;
Day-spring from on high, be near;
Day-star, in my heart appear.
2 Dark and cheerless is the morn
unaccompanied by thee;
joyless is the day's return,
till thy mercy's beams I see,
till they inward light impart,
glad my eyes, and warm my heart.
3 Visit then this soul of mine,
pierce the gloom of sin and grief;
fill me, radiancy divine,
scatter all my unbelief;
more and more thyself display,
shining to the perfect day.
Languages: English Tune Title: RATISBON
Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
Holy Darkness
Author: Dan Schutte, b. 1947 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #578 (2003) Topics: Grief; Grief; Grief First Line: I have tried you in fires of affliction Refrain First Line: Holy darkness, blessed night Languages: English Tune Title: [I have tried you in fires of affliction]
Holy Darkness
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Author: Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel (1697-after 1768); Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813-1897) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #594 (2013) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Grief Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side;
bear patiently the cross of grief and pain;
leave to your God to order and provide;
in every change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul: your God will undertake
to guide the future as he has the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake,
all now mysterious shall be clear at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
his voice, who ruled them while he dwelt below.
3 Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart
and all is darkened in the vale of tears,
then you shall better know his love, his heart,
who comes to soothe your sorrow, calm your fears.
Be still, my soul: for Jesus can repay
from his own fullness all he takes away.
4 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
when we shall be for ever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief and fear are gone,
sorrow forgotten, love's pure joy restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last. Scripture: Psalm 124 Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Jesus, Still Lead On
Author: Nicolaus L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760; Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-1897 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #624 (2006) Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Topics: Grief, Sorrow; Grief, Sorrow Lyrics: 1 Jesus, still lead on, till our rest be won;
and, although the way be cheerless,
we will follow, calm and fearless;
guide us by your hand to the promised land.
2 If the way be drear, if the foe be near,
let no faithless fears o'ertake us,
let not faith and hope forsake us;
safely past the foe to our home we go.
3 When we seek relief from a long-felt grief,
when temptations come alluring
make us patient and enduring;
show us that bright shore where we weep no more.
4 Jesus, still lead on, till our rest be won;
heav'nly leader, still direct us,
still support, console, protect us,
till we safely stand in the promised land. Languages: English Tune Title: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM
Jesus, Still Lead On
Jerusalem, My Happy Home
Author: F. B. P., 16th cent. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #628 (2006) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Grief, Sorrow; Grief, Sorrow Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem, my happy home,
when shall I come to thee?
When shall my sorrows have an end?
Thy joys when shall I see?
2 O happy harbor of the saints,
O sweet and pleasant soil!
In thee no sorrow may be found,
no grief, no care, no toil.
3 Thy gardens and thy gallant walks
continually are green;
there grow such sweet and pleasant flow'rs
as nowhere else are seen.
4 There trees forevermore bear fruit
and evermore do spring;
there evermore the angels sit
and evermore do sing.
5 Jerusalem, Jerusalem,
God grant that I may see
thine endless joy, and of the same
partaker ever be! Languages: English Tune Title: LAND OF REST
Jerusalem, My Happy Home
Be Still, My Soul
Author: Jane Laurie Borthwick; Katharina von Schlagel Hymnal: Voices United #652 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Grief First Line: Be still, my soul, for God is on your side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul, for God is on your side;
bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Trust in your God, your Saviour and your guide,
who through all changes faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul, your best, your heavenly friend
through stormy ways leads to a peaceful end.
2 Be still, my soul, for God will undertake
to guide the future surely as the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake,
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul, life's tempests still obey
the voice that once the waves' wild fury strayed.
3 Be still, my soul, the hour is hastening on
when we shall be for ever in God's peace;
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
love’s joys restored, our strivings shall cease.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be Still, My Soul
Christ the Victorious
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #653 (1989) Meter: 11.10.11.9 Topics: Grief First Line: Christ the Victorious, give to your servants Lyrics: 1 Christ the Victorious, give to your servants
rest with your saints in the regions of light.
Grief and pain ended, and sighing no longer,
there may they find everlasting life.
2 Only Immortal One, mighty Creator!
We are your creatures and children of earth.
From earth you formed us, both glorious and mortal,
and to the earth shall we all return.
3 God-spoken prophecy, word at creation:
"You came from dust and to dust shall return."
Yet at the grave shall we raise up our glad song,
"Alleluia, alleluia!"
4 Christ the Victorious, give to your servants
rest with your saints in the regions of light.
Grief and pain ended, and sighing no longer,
there may they find everlasting life.
Languages: English Tune Title: RUSSIAN HYMN
Christ the Victorious
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Author: Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel (b. 1697); Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813-1897) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #691 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Grief Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: for God is on your side;
bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide;
in every change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul: for God will undertake
to guide the future as he has the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake,
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
his voice who ruled them while he lived below.
3 Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart
and all is darkened in the vale of tears,
then you shall better know his love, his heart,
who comes to soothe your sorrow, calm your fears.
Be still, my soul: for Jesus can repay
from his own fullness all he takes away.
4 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
when we shall be for ever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow forgotten, love’s pure joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Author: Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813-1897); Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel (b. 1697) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #691 (2008) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Grief Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: for God is on your side;
bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide;
in every change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul: for God will undertake
to guide the future as he has the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake,
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
his voice who ruled them while he lived below.
3 Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart
and all is darkened in the vale of tears,
then you shall better know his love, his heart,
who comes to soothe your sorrow, calm your fears.
Be still, my soul: for Jesus can repay
from his own fullness all he takes away.
4 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
when we shall be for ever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow forgotten, love’s pure joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
Author: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #712 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Grief, Sorrow; Grief, Sorrow Languages: English Tune Title: BEACH SPRING
Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
How Firm a Foundation
Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #716 (2003) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Grief; Grief; Grief First Line: How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word!
What more can he say than to you he has said,
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
2 "Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed,
For I am your God, and will still give you aid;
I'll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand."
3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go,
The rivers of woe shall not you overflow;
For I will be with you, your troubles to bless,
And sanctify to you, your deepest distress."
4 "The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to its foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I'll never, no never, no never forsake!"
Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6 Languages: English Tune Title: FOUNDATION
How Firm a Foundation
Come to Me
Author: Weston Priory; Gregory Norbet, OSB, b. 1940 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #728 (2003) Topics: Grief; Grief; Grief First Line: You, God, are my shepherd Refrain First Line: Come to me, all who labor and are heavy burdened Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: [You, God, are my shepherd]
Come to Me
Be Still, My Soul
Author: Katharina von Schlegel, 1697-1768; Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-1897 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #778 (2012) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Grief, Sorrow First Line: Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to your God to order and provide;
In ev'ry change God faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heav’nly friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul: your God will undertake
To guide the future, as in ages past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
The Christ who ruled them while he dwelt below.
3 Be still, my soul: the hour is hast’ning on
When we shall be for ever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
Scripture: Psalm 42:6 Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be Still, My Soul
Why Has God Forsaken Me?
Author: Bill Wallace Hymnal: Glory to God #809 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Grief First Line: "Why has God forsaken me?" Scripture: Psalm 22:1 Languages: English Tune Title: SHIMPI
Why Has God Forsaken Me?
Ours Were the Griefs He Bore
Author: Stephen Dean, b. 1948 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #389 (2012) Topics: Grief Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5 Languages: English Tune Title: [Ours were the griefs he bore]
Ours Were the Griefs He Bore
Peace Came to Earth
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, b. 1919 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #285 (2006) Meter: 10.10.10.8.8 Topics: Grief, Sorrow; Grief, Sorrow First Line: Peace came to earth at last that chosen night Languages: English Tune Title: SCHNEIDER
Peace Came to Earth
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #759 (2006) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Grief, Sorrow; Grief, Sorrow Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to thee,
thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
take all my guilt away,
oh, let me from this day
be wholly thine!
2 May thy rich grace impart
strength to my fainting heart,
my zeal inspire;
as thou hast died for me,
oh, may my love to thee
pure, warm, and changeless be,
a living fire!
3 While life’s dark maze I tread
and griefs around me spread,
be thou my guide;
bid darkness turn to day,
wipe sorrow’s tears away,
nor let me ever stray
from thee aside.
4 When ends life’s transient dream,
when death’s cold, sullen stream
shall o'er me roll;
blest Savior, then, in love
fear and distrust remove;
oh, bear me safe above,
a ransomed soul! Languages: English Tune Title: OLIVET
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
The Sufferings of Alpha and Omega
Author: John Relly Hymnal: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #CXXXIX (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sufferings, Agony, and Bloody Sweat, of the Man of Grief: The Word Made Flesh First Line: O Lamb, my Lord, my God, my King Lyrics: 1 O Lamb, my Lord, my God, my King,
I could for ever speak of thee!
Thy suff'rings, and thy conquests sing,
O! the dear Lamb, who died for me.
2 What suff'rings didst not thou sustain!
From chains and bonds my soul to free;
What horrours, grief, and unknown pain!
O! the dear Lamb, who felt for me.
3 At supper with thy family,
The pains of wrath caught hold on thee;
Them the important hour drew nigh,
That my dear Lamb should die for me.
4 When to the garden he withdrew,
How sore amaz'd and griev'd was he,
Beyond what mortals ever knew;
O! that dear Lamb who griev'd for me.
5 Prostrate himself he humbly lays;
Great ruddy drops of sweat I see
Fall from him, whilst he weeps and prays;
O! that dear Lamb, who pray'd for me.
6 They buffeted my Lord and God;
Yea, on thy cheek, O Christ, smote thee,
The Judge of Isr'el, with a rod;
O! that dear Lamb, thus smote for me.
7 Revil'd, and scourg'd, spit on, abus'd,
Condemned to the fatal tree,
Of all that's vile and base, accus'd;
O! that dear Lamb, accus'd for me.
8 The cross they on his shoulders lay;
To bear the same the Lamb was free,
Until, oppress'd, he faints away;
O! the dear Lamb, who faints for me.
9 They nail'd him to the tort'ring wood;
His pierced hands and feet I see;
From ev'ry wound fresh streams of blood;
O! the dear Lamb, who bled for me.
10 They lift him high upon the cross,
Naked in blood, that all might see;
Whilst Angels gaze, and bow, and blush;
O that dear Lamb, accurst for me.
Scripture: Lamentations 1:12-13 Languages: English
The Sufferings of Alpha and Omega
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
Author: Johann J. Schütz; Frances E. Cox Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #6 (1995) Meter: 8.7.87.8.8.7 Topics: Grief Lyrics: 1 Sing praise to God who reigns above,
the God of all creation,
the God of power, the God of love,
the God of our salvation.
With healing balm my soul is filled
and every faithless murmur stilled:
to God all praise and glory!
2 Our God is never far away,
but through all grief distressing,
an ever present help and stay,
our peace and joy and blessing.
As with a mother's tender hand
God gently leads the chosen band;
to God all praise and glory!
3 Then all my gladsome way along
I sing aloud your praises
that all may hear the grateful song
my voice unwearied raises.
Be joyful in the Lord, my heart,
both soul and body take your part;
to God all praise and glory!
4 Let all who name Christ's holy name
give God all praise and glory;
let all who own God's power proclaim
around the wondrous story!
Cast each false idol from its throne,
for Christ is Lord, and Christ alone;
to God all praise and glory! Languages: English Tune Title: MIT FREUDEN ZART
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
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: Grief 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
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