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Let my life be hid in Thee

Author: John Bull Hymnal: The Hymnal #318 (1950) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 Let my life be hid in Thee, Life of life and Light of light! Love’s illimitable Sea! Depth of peace and power the height! Let my life be hid in Thee From vexation and annoy; Calm in Thy tranquility, All my mourning turned to joy. 2 Let my life be hid in Thee When alarms are gathering round, Covered with Thy panoply, Safe within Thy holy ground. Let my life be hid in Thee; In the world, and yet above; Hid in Thine eternity, In the ocean of Thy love. Amen. Tune Title: WIEMAR

Thou Life within my life, than self more near

Author: Eliza Scudder Hymnal: The Hymnal #320 (1950) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 Thou life within my life, than self more near, Thou veiled Presence infinitely clear, From all illusive shows of sense I flee, To find my center and my rest in Thee. 2 Below all depths Thy saving mercy lies, Through thickest gloom I see Thy light arise, Above the highest heaven Thou art not found More surely than within this earthly round. 3 Take part with me against those doubts that rise And seek to throne Thee far in distant skies; Take part with me against this self that dares Assume the burden of these sins and cares. 4 How shall I call Thee who art always here? How shall I praise Thee who art still most dear? What may I give Thee save what Thou hast given, And whom but Thee have I in earth or heaven? Amen. Tune Title: FFIGYSBREN

My Lord, my Life, my Love

Author: Rev. Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Hymnal #328 (1950) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 My Lord, my Life, my Love, To Thee, to Thee I call; I cannot live if Thou remove: Thou art my Joy, my All. 2 My only sun to cheer The darkness where I dwell; The best and only true delight My song hath found to tell. 3 For how shall man, Thy child, Without Thee happy be, Who hath no comfort nor desire In all the world but Thee? 4 Return, my Love, my Life; Thy grace hath won my heart; If Thou forgive, if Thou return, I will no more depart. Amen. Tune Title: SELMA

'Mid all the traffic of the ways

Author: John Oxenham Hymnal: The Hymnal #322 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 ’Mid all the traffic of the ways— Turmoils without, within— Make in my heart a quiet place, And come and dwell therein: 2 A little shrine of quietness, All sacred to Thyself, Where Thou shalt all my soul possess, And I may find myself; 3 A little shelter from life’s stress, Where I may lay me prone, And bare my soul in loneliness, And know as I am known; 4 A little place of mystic grace, Of self and sin swept bare, Where I may look upon Thy face, And talk with Thee in prayer. Amen. Tune Title: ST. AGNES

When shadows gather on our way

Author: Rev. Frederick Lucian Hosmer Hymnal: The Hymnal #323a (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.4 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 When shadows gather on our way, Fast deepening as the night, Be Thou, O God, the spirit's stay, Our inward Light. 2 Amid the outward toil and strife, The world's dull roar and din, Still speak Thy word of higher life, Thou Voice within. 3 When burdens sore upon us press, And vexing cares increase, Spring Thou, a fount of quietness, Our hidden Peace. 4 Though fond hopes fail, and joy depart, And friends should faithless prove, O save us from the bitter heart, Indwelling Love! Amen. Tune Title: KINGTON

When shadows gather on our way

Author: Rev. Frederick Lucian Hosmer Hymnal: The Hymnal #323b (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.4 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 When shadows gather on our way, Fast deepening as the night, Be Thou, O God, the spirit's stay, Our inward Light. 2 Amid the outward toil and strife, The world's dull roar and din, Still speak Thy word of higher life, Thou Voice within. 3 When burdens sore upon us press, And vexing cares increase, Spring Thou, a fount of quietness, Our hidden Peace. 4 Though fond hopes fail, and joy depart, And friends should faithless prove, O save us from the bitter heart, Indwelling Love! Amen. Tune Title: ST. CUTHBERT

I need Thee, O I need thee

Author: Annie S. Hawks; Rev. Robert Lowry Hymnal: The Hymnal #332 (1950) Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The First Line: I need Thee every hour Lyrics: 1 I need Thee every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford. Refrain: I need Thee, O 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 fulfill. [Refrain] 5 I need Thee every hour, Most Holy One; O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. [Refrain] Amen. Tune Title: NEED

Come down, O Love divine

Author: Richard Frederick Littledale, 1833 - 90; Bianco da Siena, d.1434 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #123 (1958) Meter: 6.6.11 D Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Come down, O Love divine, Seek thou this soul of mine, And visit it with thine own ardor glowing; O Comforter, draw near, Within my heart appear, And kindle it, thy holy flame bestowing. 2 O let it freely burn, Till earthly passions turn To dust and ashes in its heat consuming; And let thy glorious light Shine ever on my sight, And clothe me round, the while my path illuming. 3 Let holy charity Mine outward vesture be, And lowliness become mine inner clothing; True lowliness of heart Which takes the humbler part, And o'er its own shortcomings weeps with loathing. 4 And so the yearning strong, With which the soul will long, Shall far outpass the power of human telling; For none can guess its grace, Till he become the place Wherein the Holy Spirit makes his dwelling. Languages: English Tune Title: DOWN AMPNEY

As pants the hart for cooling streams

Hymnal: The Hymnal #317 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 As pants the hart for cooling streams When heated in the chase, So longs my soul, O God, for Thee, And Thy refreshing grace. 2 For Thee, my God, the living God, My thirsty soul doth pine; O when shall I behold Thy face, Thou Majesty divine! 3 Why restless, why cast down, my soul? Trust God; and He'll employ His aid for thee, and change these sighs To thankful hymns of joy. 4 Why restless, why cast down, my soul? Hope still; and thou shalt sing The praise of Him who is thy God, Thy health's eternal Spring. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 42 Tune Title: SPOHR

Jesus, these eyes have never seen

Author: Rev. Ray Palmer Hymnal: The Hymnal #319a (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 Jesus, these eyes have never seen That radiant form of Thine; The veil of sense hangs dark between Thy blessed face and mine. 2 I see Thee not, I hear Thee not, Yet art Thou oft with me; And earth hath ne'er so dear a spot As where I meet with Thee. 3 Yet though I have not seen, and still Must rest in faith alone; I love Thee, dearest Lord, and will, Unseen, but not unknown. 4 When death these mortal eyes shall seal, And still this throbbing heart, The rending veil shall Thee reveal, All glorious as Thou art. Amen. Tune Title: SAWLEY

Jesus, these eyes have never seen

Author: Rev. Ray Palmer Hymnal: The Hymnal #319b (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 Jesus, these eyes have never seen That radiant form of Thine; The veil of sense hangs dark between Thy blessed face and mine. 2 I see Thee not, I hear Thee not, Yet art Thou oft with me; And earth hath ne'er so dear a spot As where I meet with Thee. 3 Yet though I have not seen, and still Must rest in faith alone; I love Thee, dearest Lord, and will, Unseen, but not unknown. 4 When death these mortal eyes shall seal, And still this throbbing heart, The rending veil shall Thee reveal, All glorious as Thou art. Amen. Tune Title: OSBORNE

O Morning Star, how fair and bright

Author: Rev. Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608) Hymnal: The Hymnal #321 (1950) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.8.4.8 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 O Morning Star, how fair and bright Thou beamest forth in truth and light! O Sovereign meek and lowly! Thou Root of Jesse, David's Son, My Lord and Master, Thou hast won My heart to serve Thee solely! Thou art holy, Fair and glorious, all victorious, Rich in blessing, Rule and might o'er all possessing. 2 Thou heavenly Brightness! Light divine! O deep within my heart now shine, And make Thee there an altar! Fill me with joy and strength to be Thy member, ever joined to Thee In love that cannot falter; Toward Thee longing Doth possess me; turn and bless me; Here in sadness Eye and heart long for Thy gladness! Amen. Tune Title: FRANKFORT

I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew

Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Hymnal #324 (1950) Meter: 10.10.10.6 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew He moved my soul to seek Him, seeking me; It was not I that found, O Saviour true; No, I was found of Thee. 2 Thou didst reach forth Thy hand and mine enfold; I walked and sank not on the storm-vexed sea; 'Twas not so much that I on Thee took hold As Thou, dear Lord, on me. 3 I find, I walk, I love, but O the whole Of love is but my answer, Lord, to Thee! For Thou wert long beforehand with my soul; Always Thou lovedst me. Amen. Tune Title: KERR

Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart

Author: Eleanor Hull; Mary Byrne Hymnal: The Hymnal #325 (1950) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art— Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. 2 Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me Lord; Thou my great Father, I Thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. 3 Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always: Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art. 4 High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. Amen. Tune Title: SLANE

I am not skilled to understand

Author: Dora Greenwell (1821-1882) Hymnal: The Hymnal #326 (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.7 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 I am not skilled to understand What God hath willed, what God hath planned; I only know that at His right hand Stands One who is my Saviour! 2 I take God at His word and deed: “Christ died to save me”— this I read; And in my heart I find a need Of Him to be my Saviour! 3 And was there then no other way For God to take?— I cannot say; I only bless Him, day by day, Who saved me through my Saviour. 4 That He should leave His place on high And come for sinful man to die, You count it strange?— so do not I, Since I have known my Saviour! 4 And O that He fulfilled may see The travail of His soul in me, And with His work contented be, As I with my dear Saviour! 5 Yea, living, dying, let me bring My strength, my solace from this spring, That He who lives to be my King Once died to be my Saviour. Amen. Tune Title: ACH GOTT UND HERR

Jesus, I am resting, resting

Author: Jean Sophia Pigott Hymnal: The Hymnal #327 (1950) Meter: 8.7.8.5 D with refrain Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I am resting, resting In the joy of what Thou art; I am finding out the greatness Of Thy loving heart. Here I gaze and gaze upon Thee, As Thy beauty fills my soul, For by Thy transforming image, Thou hast made me whole. Refrain: Jesus, I am resting, resting In the joy of what Thou art; I am finding out the greatness Of Thy loving heart. 2 O how great Thy loving-kindness, Vaster, broader than the sea! O how marvelous Thy goodness Lavished all on me! Yes, I rest in Thee, Beloved, Know what wealth of grace is Thine, Know Thy certainty of promise And have made it mine. [Refrain] 3 Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, I behold Thee as Thou art, And Thy love, so pure, so changeless, Satisfies my heart; Satisfies its deepest longing, Meets, supplies my every need, Compasseth me round with blessings: Thine is love indeed. [Refrain] 4 Ever lift Thy face upon me As I work and wait for Thee; Resting 'neath Thy smile, Lord Jesus, Earth's dark shadows flee. Brightness of my Father's glory, Sunshine of my Father's face, Let Thy glory e'er shine on me, Fill me with Thy grace. [Refrain] Amen. Tune Title: RESTING

Where is the Friend for whom I'm ever yearning?

Author: Archbishop Johann Olaf Wallin (1779-1839) Hymnal: The Hymnal #329 (1950) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 Where is the Friend for whom I'm ever yearning? My longing grows when day to night is turning; And though I find Him not as day recedeth My heart still pleadeth. 2 When summer winds blow gently, then I hear Him; Where sing the birds, where rush the streams I'm near Him. But better far when in my heart He blesses Me with caresses. 3 O where such beauty is itself revealing In all that lives, through all creation stealing, What must the source be whence it comes— the Giver? Beauty forever. 4 And yet to hide Him oft a cloud prevaileth, My prayer can reach Him, but my vision faileth; Would I could see His face and heart so loving, And cease my roving! 5 My soul, be strong! Hope, pray with self-denial! The heavenly Friend submits Himself to trial: So shalt thou find in Him, on Him depending, Mercy unending. Amen. Tune Title: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

And didst Thou love the race that loved not Thee?

Author: Jean Ingelow (1820-1897) Hymnal: The Hymnal #330 (1950) Meter: 10.10.10.6 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 And didst Thou love the race that loved not Thee? And didst Thou take to Heaven a human brow? Dost plead with man’s voice by the marvelous sea? Art Thou his kinsman now? 2 O God, O Kinsman loved, but not enough; O Man, with eyes majestic after death, Whose feet have toiled along our pathways rough, Whose lips drawn human breath: 3 By that one likeness which is ours and Thine, By that one nature which doth hold us kin, By that high Heaven where, sinless, Thou dost shine To draw us sinners in; 4 By Thy last silence in the judgment hall, By long foreknowledge of the deadly Tree, By darkness, by the wormwood and the gall, I pray Thee visit me. 5 Come, lest this heart should, cold and cast away, Die ere the Guest adored she entertain— Lest eyes which never saw Thine earthly day Should miss Thy heavenly reign. Amen. Tune Title: TEMPLE BRYAN

What, ye ask me, is my prize?

Author: Rev. G. R. Woodward; Rev. Johann Christian Schwedler (1672-1730) Hymnal: The Hymnal #331 (1950) Meter: 7.7.7.7.4.7 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Tune Title: WOLLT IHR WISSEN, WAS MEIN PREIS

Come Down, O Love Divine

Author: Bianco da Siena, d. 1434; Richard F. Littledale Hymnal: Lutheran Worship #162 (1982) Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 Topics: Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Come down, O Love divine; Seek out this soul of mine, And visit it with your own ardor glowing; O Comforter, draw near; Within my heart appear, And kindle it, your holy flame bestowing. 2 Oh, let it freely burn Till worldly passions turn To dust and ashes in its heat consuming; And let your glorious light Shine ever on my sight And clothe me round, the while my path illuming. 3 Let holy charity My outward vesture be And lowliness become my inner clothing-- True lowliness of heart, Which takes the humbler part And over its shortcomings weeps with loathing. 4 And so the yearning strong, With which the soul will long, Shall far outpass the pow'r of human telling; No soul can guess his grace Till it become the place Wherein the Holy Spirit makes his dwelling. Languages: English Tune Title: DOWN AMPNEY

Lord, I Have Shut the Door

Author: William M. Runyan, b. 1870 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #392 (2006) Topics: Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Lord, I have shut the door, Speak now the word Which in the din and throng Could not be heard; Hushed now my inner heart, Whisper Thy will, While I have come apart, While all is still. 2 Lord, I have shut the door, Here do I bow; Speak, for my soul attent Turns to Thee now. Rebuke Thou what is vain, Counsel my soul, Thy holy will reveal, My will control. 3 In this blest quietness Clamorings cease; Here in Thy presence dwells Infinite peace; Yonder, the strife and cry, Yonder, the sin: Lord, I have shut the door, Thou art within! 4 Lord, I have shut the door, Strengthen my heart; Yonder awaits the task-- I share a part. Only through grace bestowed May I be true; Here, while alone with Thee, My strength renew. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: SANCTUARY

Come Down, O Love Divine

Author: Richard F. Littledale, 1833-1890; Bianco da Siena, d. 1434 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #508 (1978) Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 Topics: Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Come down, O Love divine; Seek thou this soul of mine And visit it with thine own ardor glowing; O Comforter, draw near; Within my heart appear And kindle it, thy holy flame bestowing. 2 Oh, let it freely burn, Till earthly passions turn To dust and ashes in its heat consuming; And let thy glorious light Shine ever on my sight, And clothe me round, the while my path illuming. 3 Let holy charity Mine outward vesture be, And lowliness become mine inner clothing - True lowliness of heart, Which takes the humbler part, And o'er its own short-comings weeps with loathing. 4 And so the yearning strong, With which the soul will long, Shall far outpass the pow'r of human telling; No soul can guess his grace Till it become the place Wherein the Holy Spirit makes his dwelling. Languages: English Tune Title: DOWN AMPNEY

Saviour, More than Life

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #337 (2006) Topics: Inner Life First Line: Saviour, more than life to me Refrain First Line: Every day, every hour, let me feel Thy cleansing pow'r Lyrics: 1 Saviour, more than life to me, I am clinging, clinging, close to Thee. Let Thy precious blood applied, Keep me ever, ever near Thy side. Refrain: Every day, every hour, Let me feel Thy cleansing pow’r. May Thy tender love to me Bind me closer, closer, Lord to Thee. 2 Thro' this changing world below Lead me gently, gently as I go. Trusting Thee, I cannot stray; I can never, never lose my way. (Refrain) 3 Let me love Thee more and more Till this fleeting, fleeting life is o’er; Till my soul is lost in love In a brighter, brighter world above. (Refrain) Languages: English Tune Title: [Saviour, more than life to me]

Break Thou the bread of life

Author: Mary A. Lathbury Hymnal: The Hymnal #216 (1950) Meter: 6.4.6.4 D Topics: Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 Break Thou the bread of life, Dear Lord, to me, As Thou didst break the loaves Beside the sea; Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee, Lord; My spirit pants for Thee, O living Word! 2 Bless Thou the truth, dear Lord, To me— to me, As Thou didst bless the bread By Galilee; Then shall all bondage cease, All fetters fall; And I shall find my peace, My All in all. Amen. Tune Title: BREAD OF LIFE

What a Wonderful Change in My Life

Author: Rufus H. McDaniel, 1850-1940 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #403 (2011) Meter: 12.8.12.8 with refrain Topics: Inner Life First Line: What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Refrain First Line: Since Jesus came into my heart Lyrics: 1 What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Since Jesus came into my heart! I have light in my soul for which long I have sought, Since Jesus came into my heart! Refrain: Since Jesus came into my heart, Since Jesus came into my heart, Floods of joy o'er my soul like the sea billows roll, Since Jesus came into my heart. 2 I have ceased from my wandering and going astray, Since Jesus came into my heart! And my sins, which were many, are all washed away, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 3 I’m possessed of a hope that is steadfast and sure, Since Jesus came into my heart! And no dark clouds of doubt now my pathway obscure, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 4 There's a light in the valley of death now for me, Since Jesus came into my heart! And the gates of the City beyond I can see, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 5 I shall go there to dwell in that City, I know, Since Jesus came into my heart! And I'm happy, so happy, as onward I go, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Languages: English Tune Title: MCDANIEL

In Life'S Earnest Morning

Author: Ebenezer S. Oakley Hymnal: Hymns for Creative Living #94 (1935) Topics: The Inner Life Languages: English Tune Title: MORLEY

Father, Source of Life and Light

Author: Henry N. Henrickson, 1869-1953 Hymnal: Ambassador Hymnal #237 (1994) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Inner Life Languages: English Tune Title: ALMA MATER

Jesus, I live to Thee

Author: Rev. Henry Harbaugh Hymnal: The Hymnal #246a (1950) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I live to Thee, The Loveliest and Best; My life in Thee, Thy life in me, In Thy blest love I rest. 2 Jesus, I die to Thee, Whenever death shall come; To die in Thee is life to me In my eternal home. 3 Whether to live or die, I know not which is best; To live in Thee is bliss to me, To die is endless rest. 4 Living or dying, Lord, I ask but to be Thine; My life in Thee, Thy life in me, Makes heaven forever mine. Amen. Tune Title: LAKE ENON (MERCERSBURG)

Jesus, I live to Thee

Author: Rev. Henry Harbaugh Hymnal: The Hymnal #246b (1950) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I live to Thee, The Loveliest and Best; My life in Thee, Thy life in me, In Thy blest love I rest. 2 Jesus, I die to Thee, Whenever death shall come; To die in Thee is life to me In my eternal home. 3 Whether to live or die, I know not which is best; To live in Thee is bliss to me, To die is endless rest. 4 Living or dying, Lord, I ask but to be Thine; My life in Thee, Thy life in me, Makes heaven forever mine. Amen. Tune Title: TRENTHAM

King of My Life I Crown Thee Now

Author: Jennie Evelyn Hussey, 1874-1958 Hymnal: The Covenant Hymnal #371 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Topics: Inner Life Refrain First Line: Lest I forget Gethsemane Scripture: Mark 14:32-42 Tune Title: DUNCANNON

Father, I know that all my life

Author: Miss Anna L. Waring, 1823-1910 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #496 (1917) Topics: The Christian Life The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Father, I know that all my life Is portioned out for me; And the changes that are sure to come I do not fear to see; But I ask Thee for a present mind Intent on pleasing Thee. 2 I ask thee for a thoughtful love, Through constant watching wise, To meet the glad with joyful smiles, And wipe the weeping eyes; And a heart at leisure from itself, To soothe and sympathize. 3 I would not have the restless will That hurries to and fro, Seeking for some great thing to do, Or secret thing to know: I would be treated as a child, And guided where I go. 4 Wherever in the world I am, In whatsoe'er estate, I have a fellowship with hearts To keep and cultivate; And a work of lowly love to do For the Lord on whom I wait. 5 So I ask Thee for the daily strength, To none that ask denies; And a mind to blend with outward life, While keeping at Thy side; Content to fill a little space, If Thou be glorified. Languages: English Tune Title: LEBANON

Lord of life, when foes assail us

Author: Hunter Dodds Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #517 (1917) Topics: The Christian Life The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Lord of life, when foes assail us, And our hearts are bowed in pain, Earthly friends can not deliver; Swords and bucklers, all are vain. Be our buckler, Thou whose pity Bore the shame upon the tree: Man of Sorrows, in our sorrow We can only trust in Thee. 2 On the darkly heaving billows, Thou didst walk, and they were still; Thou canst stay the ills that press us, They are servants to Thy will. Thou alone art King of nations, Lord of life and victory: Man of Sorrows, in our sorrows We can only trust in Thee. 3 O subdue our heart's rebellion, That we faint not nor repine; Nought of evil can befall us, That comes down from hand of Thine. May we, like Thy great disciple, Meet Thee on the swelling sea: Man of Sorrows, in our sorrows We can only trust in Thee. Languages: English Tune Title: SALVATOR

My Life Is Hid'n in Jesus

Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1879 Hymnal: Ambassador Hymnal #621 (1994) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Topics: Inner Life First Line: My life is hid’n in Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: ACH BLEIB MIT DEINER GNADE

O Holy Spirit, enter in

Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-78; Michael Schirmer, 1606-73 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #120 (1958) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 O Holy Spirit, enter in, Among these hearts thy work begin, Thy temple deign to make us; Sun of the soul, thou light divine, Around and in us brightly shine, To strength and gladness wake us. Where thou shinest, Life from heaven there is given; We before thee For that precious gift implore thee. 2 Left to ourselves we shall but stray, O lead us on the narrow way, With wisest counsel guide us; And give us steadfastness, that we May henceforth truly follow thee, Whatever woes betide us; Heal thou gently Hearts now broken, give some token Thou art near us, Whom we trust to light and cheer us. A-men. 3 O mighty Rock, O Source of life! Let thy dear word, 'mid doubt and strife, Be so within us burning, That we be faithful unto death In thy pure love and holy faith, From thee true wisdom learning. Lord, thy graces On us shower; by thy power Christ confessing, Let us win his grace and blessing. 4 Grant that our days, while life shall last, In purest holiness be passed; Our minds so rule and strengthen That they may rise o'er things of earth, The hopes and joys that here have birth; And if our course thou lengthen, Keep thou pure, Lord, From offences, heart and senses; Blessèd Spirit, Bid us thus true life inherit. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SCHON LEUCHTET

Breathe on me, Breath of God

Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835 - 89 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #470 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what thou dost love And do what thou wouldst do. 2 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Until my heart is pure, Until with thee I will one will, To do and to endure. A-men. 3 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Unite my soul with thine, Until this earthly part of me Glows with thy fire divine. 4 Breathe on me, Breath of God, So shall I never die, But live with thee the perfect life Of thine eternity. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: TRENTHAM

My gracious Lord, I own thy right

Author: Dr. Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #488 (1917) Topics: The Christian Life The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 My gracious Lord, I own Thy right To every service I can pay, And call it my supreme delight To hear Thy counsels and obey. 2 What is my being but for Thee, Its sure support, its noblest end? 'Tis my delight Thy face to see, And service the cause of such a Friend. 3 I would not sigh for worldly joy, Or to increase my worldly good; Nor future days nor powers employ To spread a sounding name abroad. 4 To Christ my Saviour I would live, To Him who for my ransom died; Nor could all worldly honour give Such bliss as crowns me at His side. 5 His work my hoary age shall bless, When youthful vigour is no more; And my last hour of life confess His dying love, His saving power. Languages: English Tune Title: LASUS

Thou art the Way: to Thee alone

Author: Bishop George W. Doane Hymnal: The Hymnal #254 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 Thou art the Way: to Thee alone From sin and death we flee; And he who would the Father seek Must seek Him, Lord, by Thee. 2 Thou art the Truth: Thy word alone True wisdom can impart; Thou only canst inform the mind And purify the heart. 3 Thou art the Life: the rending tomb Proclaims Thy conquering arm, And those who put their trust in Thee Nor death nor hell shall harm. 4 Thou art the Way, the Truth, the life: Grant us that Way to know, That Truth to keep, that Life to win, Whose joys eternal flow. Amen. Tune Title: ST. JAMES

We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen

Author: Anna B. Warner Hymnal: The Hymnal #263 (1950) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Inner Life, The Lyrics: 1 We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen Across this little landscape of our life; We would see Jesus, our weak faith to strengthen For the last weariness, the final strife. 2 We would see Jesus, the great Rock Foundation Whereon our feet were set with sovereign grace: Nor life nor death, with all their agitation, Can thence remove us, if we see His face. 3 We would see Jesus; sense is all too blinding, And heaven appears too dim, too far away; We would see Thee, to gain a sweet reminding That Thou hast promised our great debt to pay. 4 We would see Jesus: this is all we’re needing; Strength, joy, and willingness come with the sight; We would see Jesus, dying, risen, pleading; Then welcome day, and farewell mortal night. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: HENLEY

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

Author: George Matheson, 1842-1906 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #302 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Topics: Inner Life Lyrics: 1 O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in Thee; I give Thee back the life I owe, That in Thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be. 2 O Light that followest all my way, I yield my flickering torch to Thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, That in Thy sunshine's blaze its day May brighter, fairer be. 3 O Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to Thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, And feel the promise is not vain That morn shall tearless be. 4 O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from Thee; I lay in dust life's glory dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be. Amen. Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MARGARET

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

Author: George Matheson, 1842-1906 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #323 (2006) Topics: Inner Life Lyrics: 1 O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in Thee; I give Thee back the life I owe, That in Thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be. 2 O Light that followest all my way, I yield my flickering torch to Thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, That in Thy sunshine's blaze its day May brighter, fairer be. 3 O Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to Thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, And feel the promise is not vain That morn shall tearless be. 4 O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from Thee; I lay in dust life's glory dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MARGARET

Make me a captive, Lord

Author: George Matheson, 1842 - 1906 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #508 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Make me a captive, Lord, And then I shall be free; Force me to render up my sword, And I shall conqueror be. I sink in life's alarms When by myself I stand; Imprison me within thine arms, And strong shall be my hand. 2 My heart is weak and poor Until it master find; It has no spring of action sure, It varies with the wind. It cannot freely move Till Thou hast wrought its chain; Enslave it with thy matchless love, And deathless it shall reign. A-men. 3 My power is faint and low Till I have learned to serve; It wants the needed fire to glow, It wants the breeze to nerve; It cannot drive the world Until itself be driven; Its flag can only be unfurled When Thou shalt breathe from heaven. 4 My will is not my own Till thou hast made it thine; If it would reach a monarch's throne It must its crown resign; It only stands unbent Amid the clashing strife, When on thy bosom it has leant And found in thee its life. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: LEOMINSTER

O Love that wilt not let me go

Author: Dr. G. Matheson, 1842-1906 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #510 (1917) Topics: The Christian Life The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in Thee; I give Thee back the life I owe, That in Thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be. 2 O Light that followest all my way, I yield my flickering torch to Thee; My light restores its borrowed ray, That, in Thy sunshine's blaze, its day May brighter, fairer be. 3 O Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to Thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, And feel the promise is not vain That morn shall tearless be. 4 O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from Thee; I lay in dust life's glory dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MARGARET

We Would See Jesus

Author: Anna B. Warner, 1820-1915 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #360 (2006) Topics: Inner Life First Line: We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen Lyrics: 1 We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen Across this little landscape of our life; We would see Jesus, our weak faith to strengthen For the last weariness, the final strife. 2 We would see Jesus; the great Rock Foundation Whereon our feet were set by sov'reign grace; Nor life, nor death, with all their agitation, Can thence remove us, if we see His face. 3 We would see Jesus; sense is all too binding, And heaven appears too dim, too far away. We would see Thee, Thyself our hearts reminding What Thou hast suffered, our great debt to pay. 4 We would see Jesus; this is all we're needing; Strength, joy, and willingness come with the sight; We would see Jesus, dying, risen, pleading; Then welcome day, and farewell mortal night. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: CONSOLATION (Mendelssohn)

Breathe on Me, Breath of God (Souffle du Dieu vivant)

Author: Edwin Hatch; Suzanne Bidgrain Hymnal: Voices United #382 (1996) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Inner Life First Line: Breathe on me, Breath of God Lyrics: 1 Breathe on me, breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love what thou dost love, and do what thou wouldst do. 2 Breathe on me, breath of God, until my heart is pure, until my will is one with thine, to do and to endure. 3 Breathe on me, Breath of God, till I am wholly thine, until this earthly part of me glows with thy fire divine. 4 Breathe on me, Breath of God, so shall I never die; but live with thee the perfect life of thine eternity. Languages: English Tune Title: TRENTHAM

Thou hidden Love of God, whose height

Author: John Wesley, 1703 - 91; Gerhard Tersteegen, 1697 - 1769 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #391a (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Thou hidden Love of God, whose height, Whose depth unfathomed no man knows; I see from far thy beauteous light, Inly I sigh for thy repose. My heart is pained, nor can it be At rest, till it finds rest in thee. 2 Thy secret voice invites me still The sweetness of thy yoke to prove; And fain I would; but, though my will Seem fixed, yet wide my passions rove. Yet hindrances strew all the way; I aim at thee, yet from thee stray. A-men. 3 Is there a thing beneath the sun That strives with thee my heart to share? Ah, tear it thence, and reign alone, The Lord of every motion there; Then shall my heart from earth be free, When it has found repose in thee. 4 Each moment draw from earth away My heart, that lowly waits thy call; Speak to my inmost soul, and say, 'I am thy Love, thy God, thy All!' To feel thy power, to hear thy voice, To taste thy love, be all my choice. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. INGRID

Thou hidden Love of God, whose height

Author: John Wesley, 1703 - 91; Gerhard Tersteegen, 1697 - 1769 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #391b (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Thou hidden Love of God, whose height, Whose depth unfathomed no man knows; I see from far thy beauteous light, Inly I sigh for thy repose. My heart is pained, nor can it be At rest, till it finds rest in thee. 2 Thy secret voice invites me still The sweetness of thy yoke to prove; And fain I would; but, though my will Seem fixed, yet wide my passions rove. Yet hindrances strew all the way; I aim at thee, yet from thee stray. A-men. 3 Is there a thing beneath the sun That strives with thee my heart to share? Ah, tear it thence, and reign alone, The Lord of every motion there; Then shall my heart from earth be free, When it has found repose in thee. 4 Each moment draw from earth away My heart, that lowly waits thy call; Speak to my inmost soul, and say, 'I am thy Love, thy God, thy All!' To feel thy power, to hear thy voice, To taste thy love, be all my choice. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CHRYSOSTOM

Blest are the pure in heart

Author: John Keble, 1792 - 1866 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #394 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Blest are the pure in heart, For they shall see our God, The secret of the Lord is theirs, Their soul is Christ's abode. 2 The Lord, who left the sky Our life and peace to bring, To dwell in lowliness with men, Their pattern and their King; A-men. 3 Still to the lowly soul He doth himself impart, And for his cradle and his throne Chooseth the pure in heart. 4 Lord, we thy presence seek, Ours may this blessing be; O give the pure and lowly heart, A temple meet for thee. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: FRANCONIA

Jesus, thy boundless love to me

Author: John Wesley, 1703 - 91; Paul Gerhardt, 1607 - 76 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #399 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thy boundless love to me No thought can reach, no tongue declare; Unite my thankful heart to thee, And reign without a rival there. Thine wholly, thine alone I am; Be thou alone my constant flame. 2 O grant that nothing in my soul May dwell, but thy pure love alone; O may thy love possess me whole, My joy, my treasure, and my crown; Strange fires far from my soul remove; May every act, word, thought, be love. 3 O Love, how cheering is thy ray! All pain before thy presence flies; Care, anguish, sorrow, melt away, Where'er thy healing beams arise. O Jesus, nothing may I see, Nothing desire or seek, but thee. 4 Unwearied, may I this pursue, Dauntless, to this high prize aspire; Hourly within my soul renew This holy flame, this heavenly fire; And day and night be all my care To guard this sacred treasure there. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETERSBURG (CHERUBIC HYMN)

Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ

Author: Frank von Christierson, b. 1900 Hymnal: Lutheran Worship #432 (1982) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Inner Life Languages: English Tune Title: ADORO TE DEVOTE

Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ

Author: Frank von Christierson, 1900-1996 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #441 (1978) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Inner Life Languages: English Tune Title: ADORO TE DEVOTE

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