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Life everlating
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H22.II (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 22 First Line: Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound!) Lyrics: 6 Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
That sav'd a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
7 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears reliev'd;
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believ'd!
8 Thro' many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
9 The Lord has promis'd good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
10 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall possess, within the vail,
A life of joy and peace.
11 There joys unseen by mortal eyes
Or reason's feeble ray,
In ever blooming prospects rise,
Unconscious of decay.
12 Then now, on faith's sumblimest wing,
Let ardent wishes rise
To those bright scenes, where pleasures spring,
Immortal in the skies Languages: English
Life everlating
Hallowed by thy Name
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H47 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 47 First Line: Among the princes, earthly gods Lyrics: 1 Among the princes, earthly gods,
There’s none hath pow'r divine;
Nor is their names or works, O Lord,
Or natures, like to thine.
2 Thy matchless pow'r, thy sov'reign sway,
The nations shall adore;
Their long misguided pray'rs and praise
To thee O God restore.
4 Let all confess thy name and know
The wonders thou hast done;
Let all adore thee, God supreme,
And own thee God alone.
4 While heav'n and all who dwell on high
To thee their voices raise,
Let the whole earth assist the sky,
And join t' advance thy praise.
Languages: English
Hallowed by thy Name
He descended into Hell
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H16.III (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 16 First Line: And did the holy and the just Lyrics: 11 And did the holy and the just,
The Sov'reign of the skies,
Stoop down to wretchedness and dust,
That guilty worms might rise?
12 Yes, the redeemer in his soul
Sustain'd the pains of hell;
The wrath of God without controul,
On him our surety fell.
13 He took the dying sinner's place,
And suffered in his stead;
For man, (O miracle of grace!)
For man the Saviour bled!
14 Dear Lord, what heav'nly wonders dwell
In thy atoning blood!
By this are sinners snatch'd from hell,
And rebels brought to God.
15 Jesus, my soul, adoring, bends
To love so full, so free;
And may I hope that love extends
It's sacred power to me?
16 What glad return can I impart
For favours so divine?
O take my all — this worthless heart,
And make it only thine. Languages: English
He descended into Hell
Home in view, Amen
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H52.VI (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 52 First Line: As when the weary trav'ller gains Lyrics: 27 As, when the weary trav'ller gains
The height of some o'er-looking hill,
His heart revives, if cross the plains
He eyes his home, tho' distant still.
28 Thus when the christian pilgrim views
By faith, his mansion in the skies,
The sight his fainting strength renews,
And wings his speed to reach the prize.
29 The thought of home his spirit cheers,
No more he grieves for troubles past;
Nor any future trial fears,
So he may save arrive at last.
30 'Tis there, he says, I am to dwell
With Jesus, in the realms of day;
Then I shall bid my cares farewel,
And he will wipe my tears away.
31 Jesus, on thee my hope depends,
To lead me on to thine abode;
Assur'd our home will make amends
For all our toil while on the road.
32 Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Hallelujah, Amen, Amen.
Languages: English
Home in view, Amen
Thy Kingdom come
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H48 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 48 First Line: Ascend thy throne, almighty King Lyrics: 1 Ascend thy throne, almighty King,
And spread thy glories all abroad;
Let thine own arm salvation bring,
And be thou known the gracious God.
2 Let millions bow before thy seat,
Let humble mourners seek thy face,
Bring daring rebels to thy feet,
Subdu'd by thy victorious grace.
3 O let the kingdoms of the world
Become the kingdoms of the Lord;
Let saints and angels praise thy name,
Be thou thro' heav'n and earth ador'd. Languages: English
Thy Kingdom come
Christ the Lord of his People
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H13.II (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 13 First Line: Backsliders, who your mis'ry feel Lyrics: 5 Backsliders, who your mis'ry feel,
Attend your Saviour's call;
Return, he'll your backslidings heal;
O crown him Lord of all,
6 Tho' crimson sin increase your guilt,
And painful is your thrall;
For broken hearts his blood was spilt;
O crown him Lord of all.
7 Take with you words, approach his throne,
And low before him fall;
He understands the spirit's groan;
O crown him Lord of all.
8 Whoever comes he'll not cast out,
Altho' your faith be small;
His faithfulness you cannot doubt;
O crown him Lord of all. Languages: English
Christ the Lord of his People
Communion of Saints
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H21.II (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 21 First Line: Blest be the tie that bind Lyrics: 5 Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds,
Is like to that above.
6 Before our Father's throne
We pour our ardent prayers;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,
Our comforts and our cares.
7 We share our mutual woes;
Our mutual burdens bear;
And often for each other flows
The sympathizing tear.
8 Alli'd to Christ our head,
We act, we grow, and thrive;
Nor will he leave us with the dead,
While he remains alive.
9 This glorious hope revives
Our courage by the way;
While each in expectation lives,
And longs to see the day.
10 From sorrow, toil, and pain,
And sin, we shall be free;
And perfect love and friendship reign
Thro' all eternity. Languages: English
Communion of Saints
resurrection of the Dead
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H22 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 22 First Line: Blest Jesus, source of ev'ry grace Lyrics: 1 Blest Jesus, source of ev'ry grace,
From far to view thy smiling face,
While absent thus by faith we live,
Exceeds all joys that earth can give.
2 But O! what extacy unknown
Fills the wide circle round thy throne,
Where ev'ry rapt'rous hour appears
Nobler than millions of our years!
3 Millions by millions multiplied,
Shall ne'er thy saints from thee divide;
But the bright legions live and praise
Thro' all thy own immortal days.
4 O happy dead, in thee that sleep,
While o'er their mould'ring dust we weep!
O faithful Saviour, who shalt come
That dust to ransom from the tomb!
5 While thine unerring word imparts
So rich a cordial to our hearts,
Thro' tears our triumphs shall be shown,
Tho' round their graves, and near our own. Languages: English
resurrection of the Dead
Eighth Command
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H42 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 42 First Line: Come let us search our ways and try Lyrics: 1 Come let us search our ways and try,
Have they been just and right?
Is the great rule of equity
Our practice and delight?
2 What we would have our neighbour do,
Have we still done the same?
And ne'er delayed to pay his due,
Nor injur'd his good name?
3 In all we sell, in all we buy,
Is justice our design?
Do we remember God is nigh
And fear the wrath divine?
4 In vain we talk of Jesus' blood,
And boast his name in vain,
If we can slight the laws of God,
And prove unjust to men.
Languages: English
Eighth Command
A Saviour is necessary
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H5 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 5 First Line: Enslaved by sin and bound in chains Lyrics: 1 Enslav'd by sin and bound in chains
Beneath its dreadful tyrant sway,
And doom'd to everlasting pains,
We wretched guilty captives lay.
2 Nor can our arm procure our peace
Nor all the world's collected store
Suffice to purchase our release;
A thousand worlds were all too poor.
3 A Saviour, man, the mighty God,
A glorious ransom must procure;
Justice divine demands his blood
And nothing less can life insure,
4 Jesus, the man, the mighty God,
This all-sufficient ransom paid:
The Mediator's precious blood
For wretched sinners has been shed.
5 Jesus the sacrifice became,
To rescue guilty souls from hell:
The spotless, bleeding, dying Lamb
Beneath avenging justice fell.
6 Amazing justice! love divine!
O may our grateful hearts adore
The matchless grace, nor yield to sin,
Nor wear its cruel fetters more!
Languages: English
A Saviour is necessary
First Command
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H34 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 34 First Line: Eternal God! Almighty cause Lyrics: 1 Eternal God! Almighty cause
Of earth and seas and worlds unknown;
All things are subject to thy laws;
All things depend on thee alone.
2 Thy glorious Being singly stands,
Of all within itself possest;
Control'd by none are thy commands;
Thou from thyself alone art blest.
3 To thee alone ourselves we owe;
Let heav'n and earth due homage pay;
All other gods we disavow,
Deny their claims, renounce their sway.
4 Spread thy great name thro' heathen lands;
Each idol-deities dethrone;
Reduce the world to thy command
And reign, as thou art, God alone Languages: English
First Command
The Justice of God
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H4 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 4 First Line: Eternal King, the greatest, best Lyrics: 1 Eternal King! the greatest, best,
For ever glorious, ever blest;
The great I AM, Jehovah, Lord,
By seraphim and saint ador'd.
2 Exalted in perfections bright,
Too dazzlihg far for mortal sight,
Thou reign'st supreme o'er those who dwell
In heav'n above, on earth, or hell.
3 Thy creatures all on thee depend
Their beings author, and their end;
The God who made, upholds them still
And rules them by his sov'reign will.
4 Tho' cloth'd with majesty and might,
The judge of all the world does right,
In equal balance holds the scale
Where truth and equity prevail.
5 Justice, the firm foundation lays,
Of all thy laws, thy works, and ways;
Obedient souls will ever find
A God that's faithful, loving, kind.
6 But he who sins, must die accurs'd,
A God all mercy is unjust;
Curs'd is the man who dares withdraw
Obedience from thy holy law.
7 Where then great God, or how shall we
Approach thy dreadful majesty!
Thy sacred law we oft have broke,
And stand obnoxious to thy stroke.
8 But O thou holy, just, and true!
Tho' justice must have all its due,
Thou can's be just, yet justify,
The soul that doth on Christ rely.
9 O boundless wisdom, love, and pow'r!
Thy matchless mercy we adore,
That found out this amazing plan
To save thy ruin'd creature man.
10 We plead the suff'rings of thy Son,
We plead his righteousness alone;
He bore the curse, whence thou art just
In pard'ning those who were accurs'd.
Languages: English
The Justice of God
Honour to Magistrates
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H39.II (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 39 First Line: Eternal Sov'reign of the sky Lyrics: 4 Eternal Sov'reign of the sky,
And Lord of all below,
We mortals to thy majesty
Our first obedience owe.
5 Our souls adore thy throne supreme,
And bless thy providence,
For magistrates of various name,
Our glory and defence.
6 Where laws and liberty combine
To make the nation bless'd;
There magistrates with lustre shine,
And States are govern'd best.
7 Nations on firm foundations stand,
While virtue finds reward;
And sinners perish from the land
By justice and the sword.
8 To magistrates be honour paid,
To laws obedience shown;
But consciences and souls were made
To be the Lord's alone. Languages: English
Honour to Magistrates
God the Holy Ghost
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H20 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 20 First Line: Eternal Spirit! we confess Lyrics: 1 Eternal Spirit! we confess
And sing the wonders of Thy grace;
Thy pow'r conveys our blessings down
From God the Father and the Son.
2 Enlighten'd by thine heav'nly ray,
Our shades and darkness turn to day;
We learn the meaning of thy word,
And find salvation in the Lord.
3 Thy pow'r and glory works within,
And breaks the chains of reigning sin.
Doth our imperious lusts subdue,
And forms our wretched hearts a-new.
4 The troubled conscience knows thy voice,
Thy cheering words awake our joys;
Thy words allay the stormy wind,
And calm the surges of the mind.
Languages: English
God the Holy Ghost
Providence
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H10 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 10 First Line: God moves in a mysterious way Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform;
He plants his footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm.
2 Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill,
He treasures up his bright designs,
And works his sov'reign will.
3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take,
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.
4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust him for his grace;
Behind a frowning Providence
He hides a smiling face.
5 His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.
6 Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan his work in vain;
God is his own interpreter,
And he will make it plain. Languages: English
Providence
The eternal Son of God took upon him the very Nature of Man
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H14.II (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 14 First Line: God with us! O glorious name! Lyrics: 4 God with us! O glorious name!
Let it shine in endless fame:
God and man in Christ unite,
O mysterious depth and height!
5 God with us! th' eternal Son
Took our soul, our flesh and bone.
Now, ye saints, his grace admire,
Swell the song with holy fire.
6 God with us! but tainted not
With the first transgressors' blot;
Yet did he our sins sustain,
Bear the guilt, the curse, the pain.
7 God with us! O wond'rous grace!
Let us see him face to face,
That we may Immanuel sing,
As we ought, our God and King.
Languages: English
The eternal Son of God took upon him the very Nature of Man
Sanctification on Earth imperfect
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H44.II (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 44 First Line: Grace has enabled me to love Lyrics: 6 Grace has enabled me to love
Thy holy law and will,
But sin has not yet ceas'd to move,
It tyrannizes still.
7 Hence often fill'd with dread alarms,
My peace and joy subside,
And I'v employ for all the arms
The gospel has supply'd.
8 Thus diff'rent powers within me strive,
While opposites I feel,
I grieve, rejoice, decline, revive,
As sin or grace prevail.
9 But Jesus hath his promise past;
Sin with the body dies,
And grace in all his saints at last
Shall gain its victories. Languages: English
Sanctification on Earth imperfect
Fifth command
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H39 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 39 First Line: Great Source of order, Maker wise! Lyrics: 1 Great source of order, Maker wise!
Whose throne is high above the skies;
We praise thy name; thy laws ordain,
That order shall on earth obtain.
2 Let each inferior rank revere
All such as their superiors are;
And let superiors also do
What's right by each inferior too.
3 To thee may each united house,
At morn and night present its vows;
O may each family proclaim
The honours of thy glorious name. Languages: English
Fifth command
The Mediator born for gloirious Purposes
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H14.III (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 14 First Line: Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour's come! Lyrics: 8 Hark the glad sound! the Saviour's come!
The Saviour promis'd long!
Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne,
And ev'ry voice a song.
9 On him the Spirit largely pour'd
Exerts its sacred fire;
Wisdom and might, and zeal and love
His holy breast inspire.
10 He comes the pris'ners to release,
In satan's bondage held;
The gates of brass before him burst,
The iron fetters yield.
11 He comes from thickest films of vice
To clear the mental ray,
And on the eye-balls of the blind
To pour celestial day.
12 He comes the broken heart to bind,
The bleeding soul to cure,
And, with his righteousness and grace,
T' enrich the humble poor.
13 His gospel trumpets publish loud
The jub'lee of the Lord;
His people are redeemed and now,
Their heritage resto'd.
14 Our glad Hosannas, Prince of peace,
Thy welcome shall proclaim;
And heav'n's eternal arches ring
With thy beloved name.
Languages: English
The Mediator born for gloirious Purposes
We must be Born again
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H3.II (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 3 First Line: Hear the terms that never vary Lyrics: 10 Hear the terms that never vary,
"To repent and to believe;"
Both of these are necessary,
Both from Jesus we receive.
O then sinner duly ponder
These, in thine impartial mind:
And ne'er think to put asunder
What the Lord has wisely join'd.
11 No high words of ready talkers,
No more doctrine will suffice;
Broken hearts and humble walkers,
These are dear in Jesu's eyes.
Tinkling sounds of disputation,
Naked knowledge all re vain,
Ev'ry soul that gains salvation
Must, and shall BE BORN AGAIN. Languages: English
We must be Born again
Practical Use of the Moral Law
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H44.III (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 44 First Line: Here, Lord, my soul convicted stands Lyrics: 10 Here, Lord, my soul convicted stands
Of breaking all thy ten commands:
And on me justly might'st thou pour
Thy wrath in one eternal show'r.
11 But thanks to God, its loud alarms
Have warn'd me of approaching harms;
And now, O Lord, my wants I see,
Lost and undone, I come to thee.
12 I know my fig-leaf righteousness
Can ne'er thy broken law redress;
Yet in thy gospel plan I see
There's hope of pardon e'en for me.
13 There, I behold with wonder, Lord!
That Christ hath to thy law restor'd
Those honors of th' atoning day,
Which guilty sinners took away.
14 Amazing wisdom, pow'r and love,
Display'd to rebels from above!
Do thou, O Lord, my faith increase
To love and trust thy plan of grace.
Languages: English
Practical Use of the Moral Law
Third Command
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H36 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 36 First Line: Holy and reverend is the name Lyrics: 1 Holy and reverend is the name
Of our eternal King;
Thrice holy Lord! the angels cry,
Thrice holy, let us sing.
2 Holy is he in all his works,
And truth is his delight;
But sinners and their wicked ways
Shall perish from his sight.
3 The deepest reverence of the mind,
Pay, O my soul to God;
Lift with thy hands, a holy heart
To his sublime abode.
4 With sacred awe pronounce his name,
Abhor the lips prophane;
Let not thy tongue the lord blaspheme,
Nor take his name in vain.
5 Thou holy God! preserve my soul
From all pollution free;
The pure in heart, and hands, and lips
Alone thy face shall see. Languages: English
Third Command
The Christian
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H12.II (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 12 First Line: Honor and happiness unite Lyrics: 5 Honor and happiness unite
To make the christian's name a praise:
How fair the scene, how clear the light,
That fills the remnant of his days!
6 A kingly character he bears,
No change his priestly office knows:
Unfading is the crown he wears,
His joys can never reach a close.
7 Of God anointed from on high,
The truth he boldly will profess;
He dares to live and dares to die,
His steps are dignity and grace.
8 The noblest creatures seen below,
Ordain'd to fill a throne above;
God gives him all he can bestow,
His kingdom of eternal love!
Languages: English
The Christian
Gratitude
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H32 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 32 First Line: How can I sink with such a prop Lyrics: 1 How can I sink with such a prop
As my eternal God,
Who bears the earth's huge pillars up,
And spreads the heav'ns abroad?
2 How can I die while Jesus lives,
Who rose and left the dead?
Pardon and grace my soul receives,
From mine exalted head.
3 All that I am, and all I have,
Shall be for ever thine!
Whate'er my duty bids me give
My cheerful hands resign.
4 Yet if I might make some reserve,
And duty did not call,
I love my God with zeal so great
That I should give him all.
Languages: English
Gratitude
The Communicant
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H30.II (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 30 First Line: How sweet and awful is the place Lyrics: 8 How sweet and awful is the place,
With Christ within the doors;
While everlasting love displays
The choicest of her stores!
9 Here ev'ry bowel of our God
With soft compassion rolls;
Here peace and pardon bought with blood,
Is food for dying souls.
10 While all our hearts, and all our songs,
Join to admire the feast,
Each of us cries, with thankful tongues,
"Lord, why was I a guest?
11 "Why was I made to hear thy voice,
And enter while there's room;
When thousands make a wretched choice,
And rather starve than come?"
12 'Twas the same love that spread the feast,
That sweetly forc'd us in;
Else we had still refus'd to taste,
And perish'd in our sin.
13 Pity the hypocrites, O Lord,
Direct them how to come;
Teach them to know and fear thy word,
And bring the strangers home.
14 We long to see thy Churches full,
That all the chosen race
May with one voice, and heart, and soul,
Sing thy redeeming grace. Languages: English
The Communicant
The Name of Jesus
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H11 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 11 First Line: I'm not ashamed to own my Lord Lyrics: 1 I'm not asham'd to own my Lord,
Or to defend his cause,
Maintain the honour of his word,
The glory of his cross.
2 Jesus, my God! I know his name,\;
His name is all my trust;
Nor will he put my soul to shame,
Nor let my hope be lost.
3 Firm as his throne his promise stands,
And he can well secure
What I've committed to his hands
Till the decisive hour.
4 Then will he own my worthless name
Before his Father's face,
And in the new Jerusalem
Appoint my soul a place. Languages: English
The Name of Jesus
The Death of Christ was necessary
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H16 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 16 First Line: Immortal God, on thee we call Lyrics: 1 Immortal God, on thee we call,
The great original of all;
Thro' thee we are, to thee we tend,
Our sure support, our glorious end.
2 We praise that wise mysterious grace,
That pitied our revolted race,
And Jesus, our great cov'nant-head,
The captain of salvation made.
3 Thy justice doom'd that he must die,
Who for our sins would satisfy;
His death was therefore fix'd of old,
And in thy word of truth foretold.
4 A scene of wonders here we see,
Worthy thy Son, and worthy thee;
And, while this theme employs our tongues,
All heav'n unites its sweetest songs. Languages: English
The Death of Christ was necessary
The Creed
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H7.III (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 7 First Line: In God the Father I believe Lyrics: 12 In God the Father I believe,
Who heav'n and earth did frame,
By his almighty word; his [raise
And glory to proclaim.
13 With firmest confidence my soul
Depends on him alone;
For he my God and FatherR is,
Through Jesus Christ his Son,
14 His holy Providence upholds,
And rules supreme o'er all;
I therefore will rejoice in him,
Whatever doth befall.
15 I do believe in Jesus Christ,
His only Son, our Lord,
Begotten from eternity,
The everlasting word.
16 Who was conceived by the pow'r
Of God the Holy Ghost;
And of the virgin Nary born,
To save that which was lost.
17 He under Pilate's tyranny,
To shame and death was doom'd;
Was crucifi'd; to prove his death,
He also was entomb'd.
18 The wrath of an offended God
On him, our surety, fell;
In soul distress, he, as it were,
Descended into hell.
19 He rose the third day from the grave,
A mighty conqueror,
O'er sin, death, hell, and all his foes,
And lives for evermore.
20 He into heav'n, most gloriously,
In triumph, did ascend;
To plead our cause; his church to bless,
He sits at God's right hand.
21 From whence he shall appear again,
In splendid majesty,
To judge the world in righteousness,
His saints to glorify.
22 I in the Holy Ghost believe,
A person real, and one
In essence, pow'r, eternity,
With Father and with Son.
23 An holy cath'lic church I own,
The heirs of heav'n design'd;
By union one to Christ their head,
And one another join'd.
24 Redemption, through the blood of Christ,
I heartily embrace;
Ev'n the forgiveness of my sins,
The gift of sov'reign grace.
25 The resurrection of the dead,
Sincerely I maintain;
My soul and body glorifi'd,
With Christ shall live and reign.
26 The hopes of everlasting life,
My fainting soul sustain;
Let God for ever be ador'd,
let all men say, Amen!
27 To Father, Son and Holy Ghost
The God whom we adore,
Be glory, as it was, is now,
And shall be evermore. Languages: English
The Creed
The one Sacrifice of Christ
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H30 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 30 First Line: Jesus, in thee our eyes behold Lyrics: 1 Jesus, in thee our eyes behold
A thousand glories more
Than the rich gems and polish'd gold
The sons of Aaron wore.
2 They first their own burnt-off'rings brought,
To purge themselves from sin;
Thy life was pure without a spot,
And all thy nature clean.
3 Fresh blood, as constant as the day,
Was on their altar spilt;
But thy one off'ring takes away
For ever all our guilt.
4 Their priesthood ran thro' several hands,
For mortal was their race,
Thy never changing office stands
Eternal as thy days.
5 Once in the circuit of a year,
With blood, but not his own,
Aaron with the vail appears,
Before the golden throne:
6 But Christ, by his own pow'rful blood,
Ascends above the skies,
And in the presence of our God
Shows his own sacrifice.
7 Jesus, the King of glory, reigns
On Sion's heav'nly hill;
He ever lives who once was slain,
And wears his priesthood still.
Languages: English
The one Sacrifice of Christ
Bread and Wine
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H29 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 29 First Line: Jesus invites his saints Lyrics: 1 Jesus invites his saints
To meet around his board:
Here pardon'd rebels sit and hold
Communion with their Lord.
2 For food he gives his flesh;
He bids us drink his blood;
amazing favour matchless grace
Of our descending God!
3 The holy elements
Remain mere wine and bread,
But signify and seal the love
Of Christ our cov'nant head.
4 Let all our pow'rs be join'd,
His glorious name to raise:
Pleasure and love fill ev'ry mind,
And ev'ry voice be praise.
Languages: English
Bread and Wine
He sitteth at the right Hand of God
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H19 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 19 First Line: Jesus, the Lord, our souls adore Lyrics: 1 Jesus the Lord our souls adore,
A painful suff'rer now no more;
High on his Father's throne he reigns
O'er earth, and heav'n's extensive plains.
2 His race for ever is compleat,
For ever undisturb'd his seat;
Myriads of angels round him fly,
And sing his well gain'd victory.
3 Yet 'midst the honours of his throne,
He joys not for himself alone;
His meanest servants share their part,
Share in that royal tender heart.
4 Raise, raise, my soul, thy raptur'd sight,
With sacred wonder and delight;
Jesus at God's right hand now see
Enter'd beyond the veil for thee.
Languages: English
He sitteth at the right Hand of God
Jesus the only Saviour
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H11.II (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 11 First Line: Jesus, the spring of joys divine Lyrics: 5 Jesus, the spring of joys divine,
Whence all my hopes and comforts flow;
Jesus, no other name but thine
Can save me from eternal woe.
6 In vain would boasting reason find
The way to happiness and God;
Her weak directions leave the mind
Bewilder'd in a dubious road.
7 No other name will heav'n approve;
Thou art the true, the living way,
(Ordain'd by everlasting love,)
To the bright realms of endless day.
8 Safe lead me thro' this world of night,
And bring me to the blissful plains,
The regions of unclouded light,
Where perfect joy forever reigns. Languages: English
Jesus the only Saviour
Victory through free Grace
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H52.IV (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 52 First Line: Let me, my Saviour and my God Lyrics: 16 Let me, my Saviour and my God,
On sov'reign grace rely;
And own 'tis free, because bestow'd
On one so vile as I.
17 Election! 'tis a word divine;
For, Lord, I plainly see,
Had not thy choice prevented mine,
I ne'er had chosen thee.
18 For perseverance, strength I've none;
But would on this depend,
That, Jesus, having lov'd his own,
Will love them to the end.
19 Empty and bare, I come to thee
For righteousness divine;
O may thy glorious merits be,
By imputation, mine.
20 Free grace alone can wipe the tears
From my lamenting eyes;
And raise my soul, from guilty fears,
To joy that never dies.
21 Free grace can death itself out-brave,
And take the sting away;
Can sinners to the utmost save,
And give them victory. Languages: English
Victory through free Grace
Religious Oaths
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H37 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 37 First Line: Let those who bear the christian name Lyrics: 1 Let those who bear the christian name
Their holy vows fulfil;
The saints, the followers of the Lamb,
Are men of conscience still.
2 True to the solemn oaths they take,
Tho' to their hurt they swear;
Constant and just to all they speak,
For God their judge hear.
3 Still with their lips their hearts agree,
Nor perjury devise;
They know the God of truth can see
Thro' every false disguise.
Languages: English
Religious Oaths
Forgie us our Debts as we forgive our Debtors
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H51 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 51 First Line: Lord, at thy feet we sinners lie Lyrics: 1 Lord, at thy feet we sinners lie,
And knock at mercy's door;
With heavy heart and down cast eye,
Thy favor we implore.
2 In deep distress we seek thy face
Forgiv'ness to receive;
We trust our souls are taught through grace,
Our debtors to forgive.
3 'Tis pardon, pardon we implore,
O let thy bowels move;
Thy grace is an exhaustless store,
And thou thyself art love.
4 Oh, for thy own, for Jesu's sake,
Our many sins forgive;
Thy grace our rocky hearts can break,
And breaking soon relieve.
5 Mercy, good Lord, mercy we plead,
This is the total sum;
Mercy, thro' Christ, is all we need,
Lord, let thy mercy come. Languages: English
Forgie us our Debts as we forgive our Debtors
Justification
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H23 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 23 First Line: Lord, thy imputed righteousness Lyrics: 1 Lord, thy imputed righteousness
My beauty is, my glorious dress;
'Midst flaming worlds in this array'd,
With joy shall I lift up my head.
2 When from the dust of death I rise,
To take my mansion in the skies,
E'en then shall this be all my plea,
"Jesus hath liv'd and dy'd for me."
3 Bold shall I stand in that great day,
For who aught to my charge shall lay?
While thro' thy blood absolv'd I am,
From sin's tremendous curse and shame.
4 Thus Abraham the friend of God,
Thus all the armies bought with blood,
By faith on thee alone relied,
And in the Lord were justified.
5 This spotless robe the same appears
When ruin'd nature sinks in years:
No age can change its glorious hue,
The robe of Christ is ever new.
6 O! let the dead now hear thy voice!
Bid, Lord, thy mourning ones rejoice;
Their beauty this, their glorious dress,
"Jesus, the Lord our righteousness." Languages: English
Justification
The Messiah is come
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H6.II (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 6 First Line: Messiah's come — with joy behold Lyrics: 5 Messiah's come — with joy behold
The days by prophets long foretold:
Judah, thy royal sceptre's broke,
And time still proves what Jacob spoke.
6 Daniel, thy weeks are all expir'd,
The time prophetic seals requir'd;
Cut off for sins, but not his own,
Thy prince Messiah did atone.
7 The famous temple, Solomon,
Is by the latter far out-shone:
It wanted not thy glittering store,
Messiah's presence grac'd it more.
8 We see the prophecies fulfill'd
In Jesus that most wond'rous child:
His birth, his life, his death combine
To prove his character divine.
9 Jesus, thy gospel firmly stands
A blessing to these favor'd lands:
No infidel shall be our dread,
Since thou art risen from the dead. Languages: English
The Messiah is come
The Sacraments
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H25 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 25 First Line: My Saviour God, my sov'reign Prince Lyrics: 1 My Saviour God, my sov'reign Prince,
Reigns far above the skies;
But brings his graces down to sense,
And helps my faith to rise.
2 My eyes and cars shall bless his name,
They read and hear his word;
My touch and taste shall do the same,
When they receive the Lord.
3 Baptismal water is design'd
To seal his cleansing grace,
While at his feast of bread and wine
He gives his saints a place;
4 But not the waters of a flood
Can make my flesh so clean,
As by his spirit and his blood
He'll wash my soul from sin.
5 Not choicest meats, or noblest wines,
So much my heart refresh,
As when my faith goes thro' the signs,
And feeds upon his flesh.
6 I love the Lord, that stoops so low,
To give his word a seal;
But the rich grace his hands bestow
Exceeds the figures still. Languages: English
The Sacraments
Emmaneul
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H6 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 6 First Line: My song shall bless the Lord of all Lyrics: 1 My song shall bless the Lord of all,
My praise shall climb to his abode;
Thee, Saviour, by that name I call,
The great supreme, the mighty God.
2 As much, when in the manger laid,
Almighty Ruler of the sky,
As when the six days works he made,
Fill'd all the morning-stars with joy.
3 Of all the crowns Jehovah bears,
Salvation is his dearest claim;
That gracious sound well pleas'd he hears,
And owns, Emmanuel for his name.
4 As man, he pities my complaint;
His pow'r and truth are all divine;
As God supreme, he cannot faint,
Salvation's sure, and will be mine. Languages: English
Emmaneul
Our Works are no Part of our Righteousness before God
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H24 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 24 First Line: No more, my God, I boast no more Lyrics: 1 No more, my God, I boast no more
Of all the duties I have done;
I quit the hopes I held before,
To trust the merits of thy Son.
2 Now, for the love I bear his name,
What was my gain, I count my loss;
My former pride I call my shame,
And nail my glory to his cross.
3 Yes, and I must and will esteem
All things but loss for Jesus' sake;
O may my soul be found in him,
And of his righteousness partake!
4 The best obedience of my hands
Dares not appear before thy throne;
But faith can answer thy demands,
By pleading what my Lord has done. Languages: English
Our Works are no Part of our Righteousness before God
Conversion
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H33 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 33 First Line: Not the malicious or profane Lyrics: 1 Not the malicious or profane,
The wanton or the proud,
Nor thieves, nor sland'rers, shall obtain
Tue kingdom of our God.
2 Surprising grace! and such were we
By nature and by sin,
Heirs of immortal misery,
Unholy and unclean.
3 But we are wash'd in Jesus' blood,
We're pardon'd through his name;
And the good Spirit of our God
Has sanctify'd our frame.
4 O for a persevering pow'r
To keep thy just commands!
We would defile our hearts no more,
No more pollute our hands.
Languages: English
Conversion
Christ will come to judge the Wordl
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H19.II (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 19 First Line: Now to the Lord, that made us know Lyrics: 5 Now to the Lord, that made us know
The wonders of his dying love,
Be humble honours paid below,
And strains of nobler praise above.
6 'Twas he that cleans'd our foulest sins,
And wash'd us in his richest blood;
'Tis he that makes us priests and kings,
And brings us rebels near to God.
7 To Jesus, our atoning Priest,
To Jesus, our superior King,
Be everlasting pow'r confess'd,
And every tongue his glory sing.
8 Behold, on flying clouds he comes,
And ev'ry eye shall see his face;
Tho' with our sins we pierc'd him once;
He now displays his pard'ning grace.
9 The unbelieving world shall wail,
While we rejoice to see the day,
Come, Lord: nor let thy promise fail,
Nor let thy chariots long delay. Languages: English
Christ will come to judge the Wordl
Christ the eternal Son of God
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H13 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 13 First Line: O Christ, thou glorious King, we own Lyrics: 1 O Christ, thou glorious King, we own
Thee to be God's eternal son:
The Father's fulness, life divine
Mysteriously are also thine.
2 When rolling years brought on the day,
Foretold and fix'd for this display,
Thou, our deliv'rance to obtain,
Didst not the Vergin's womb disdain.
3 At God's right hand, now, Lord, thou'rt plac'd
And with thy Father's glory grac'd,
There to remain till thou shalt come,
As judge to pass our final doom.
4 From day to day, O Lord, do we
On high exalt and honour thee:
Thy name we worship and adore,
World without end, for evermore. Languages: English
Christ the eternal Son of God
Thine is the Kingdom Power and Glory
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H52.V (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 52 First Line: Our grateful tongues, immortal King Lyrics: 22 Our grateful tongues immortal King
Thy glory shall for ever sing,
Our hymns to tomes remotest day,
Thy truth in sacred notes display.
23 What pow'r O Lord shall vie with thine?
What name among the seats divine,
Of equal excellence possess'd,
Thy sovereignty, great God, comtest?
24 Thee, Lord, heav'ns hosts their maker own,
Thine is the kindom, thine alone;
Thee, endless majesty has crown'd,
And glory ever vests thee round.
25 Thrones and dominions round tee fall,
Thy presence shakes this lower ball;
From change to change the creatures run,
But all thy vast designs are one.
26 O wise in all thy works! thy name
Let man's whole race aloud proclaim,
And grateful through the length of days,
In ceaseless songs repeat thy praise. Languages: English
Thine is the Kingdom Power and Glory
He ascended into Heaven
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H18 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 18 First Line: Our Lord is risen from the dead Lyrics: 1 Our Lord is risen from the dead,
Our Jesus is gone up on high;
The powers of hell are captive led,
Dragg'd to the portals of the sky.
2 There his triumphant chariot waits
And angels chant the solemn lay;
"Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates!
"Ye everlasting doors, give way!"
3 Loose all your bars of massy light,
And wide unfold the radiant scene;
He claims those mansions as his right,
Receive the King of glory in.
4 "Who is the King of glory, who?"
The Lord that all his foes o'ercame,
The world, sin, death and hell o'erthrew,
And Jesus is the conqueror's name.
5 Lo! his triumphant chariot waits,
And angels chant the solemn lay,
"Lift up your heads, he heavenly gates!
"Ye everlasting doors, give way!"
6 "Who is the king of glory, who?"
The Lord of boundless power possest,
The King of saints and angels too,
God over all, for ever blest!
Languages: English
He ascended into Heaven
Original Sin
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H3 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 3 First Line: Our nat'ral and our fed'ral head Lyrics: 1 Our nat'ral and our fed'ral head
In paradise was plac'd,
In his Creator's image made
With strength and wisdom grac'd.
2 Bless'd with the joys of innocence,
Firm and secure he stood,
Till he debas'd his soul to sense,
And ate th' unlawful food.
3 Now back with humble shame we look
On our original;
How is our nature dash'd and broke
In our fist father's fall!
4 To all that's good, averse, and blind,
But prone to all that's ill;
What dreadful darkness veils our mind!
How obstinate our will!
5 Conceiv'd in sin (O wretched state!)
Before we draw our breath,
The first young pulse begins to beat
Depravity and death.
6 Wild and unwholesome as the root,
Will all the branches be;
How can we hope for living fruit
From such a deadly tree?
7 What mortal pow'r from things unclean
Can pure productions bring?
Who can command a vital stream
From an infected spring?
8 Yet, mighty God, thy wond'rous love
Can make our nature clean,
While Christ and grace prevail above,
The tempter, death and sin.
9 The second Adam can restore
The ruins of the first;
Hosanna to that sov'reign pow'r
That new-creates our dust! Languages: English
Original Sin
The Requisites and Subjects of Prayer
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H45.II (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 45 First Line: Pray'r is appointed to convey Lyrics: 5 Pray'r is appointed to convey
The blessings God designs to give:
Long as they live should christians pray;
They learn to pray when first they live.
6 If pain afflict, or wrongs oppress,
If cares distract, or fears dismay;
If guilt deject; if sin distress;
In e'ery case look up and pray.
7 'Tis prayer supports the soul that's weak;
Tho' thought be broken, language lame,
Pray; if thou canst, or canst not, speak;
But pray with faith in Jesus' name.
8 Depend on him; thou canst not fail;
Make all thy wants and wishes known;
Fear not; his merits must prevail;
Ask but in faith, it shall be done. Languages: English
The Requisites and Subjects of Prayer
Perseverance
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H52.III (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 52 First Line: Rejoice, believer in the Lord Lyrics: 12 Rejoice, believer, in the Lord,
Who makes your cause his own;
The hope that's built upon his word
Can ne'er be overthrown.
13 Tho' many foes beset your road,
And feeble is your arm;
Your life is hid with Christ in God
Beyond the reach of harm.
14 Weak as you are you shall not faint
Or fainting shall not die;
Jesus, the strength of ev'ry saint,
Will aid you from on high.
15 As surely as he overcame.
And triumph'd once for you;
So surely, you that love his name,
Shall in him triumph too.
Perseverance
Ninth Command
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H43 (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 43 First Line: Religion is the chief concern Lyrics: 1 Religion is the chief concern
Of mortals here below:
May all its great importance learn,
Its sovereign virtue know.
2 Let deep repentance, faith, and love,
Be join'd with godly fear;
And all our conversation prove
Our souls to be sincere.
3 Let with our lips our hearts agree,
Nor sland'ring word devise;
We know the God of truth cna see
Through ev'ry false disguise.
4 Lord never let our envy grow
To hear another's praise;
Nor rob him of his honour due,
By base revengeful ways.
5 O God of truth help to detest
Whate'er is false or wrong,
That lies in earnest or in jest
May ne'er employ our tongue. Languages: English
Ninth Command
Dead to Sin
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #H33.II (1789) Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 33 First Line: Shall we go on to sin Lyrics: 5 Shall we go on to sin,
Because thy grace abounds?
Or crucify the Lord again,
And open all his wounds?
6 Forbid it mighty God!
Nor let it e'er be said,
That we, whose sins are crucify'd,
Should raise them from the dead.
7 We will be slaves no more,
Since Christ has made us free,
Has nail'd our tyrants to his cross,
And bought our liberty.
Languages: English
Dead to Sin
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