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O LORD, As A Deer Longs for Cool Water (Chuyŏ sasŭmi shinaenmul ch'attŭt)

Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #62 (2000) Topics: Longing for God or Christ First Line: Chuyŏ sasŭmi shinaenmul ch'attŭt (O LORD, as a deer longs for cool water) Scripture: Psalm 42:1-3 Languages: English; Korean Tune Title: SASUMI

Out of the Depths of Sadness

Author: Dewey Westra Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #286 (1934) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Longing for God or Christ Scripture: Psalm 130 Languages: English Tune Title: CONTRITION

In Doubt and Temptation I Rest, Lord in Thee

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #146 (1934) Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Topics: Longing for God or Christ First Line: In doubt and temptation I rest, Lord, in Thee Refrain First Line: My God I will extol Thee Lyrics: 1 In doubt and temptation I rest, Lord, in Thee; My hand is in Thy hand, Thou carest for me; My soul with Thy counsel through life Thou wilt guide, And afterward make me in glory abide. Refrain: My God, I will extol Thee And ever bless Thy Name; Each day will I give thanks to Thee And all Thy praise proclaim. 2 In glory Thou only my portion shalt be, On earth for none other I long but for Thee; My flesh and heart falter, but God is my stay, The strength of my spirit, my portion for aye. [Refrain] 3 All they that forsake Thee must perish and die, But near to my Savior most blessed am I; I make Thee my refuge, my Lord and my God; Thy grace and Thy glory I publish abroad. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 73 Languages: English Tune Title: CARTER

From Out the Depths I Cry, O Lord, to Thee

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #287 (1934) Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 From out the depths I cry, O Lord, to Thee; Lord, hear my call. I love Thee, Lord, for Thou dost heed my plea, Forgiving all. If Thou shouldst mark our sins, who then shall stand? But grace and mercy dwell at Thy right hand. 2 I wait for God, the Lord, and on His word My hope relies; My soul still waits and looks unto the Lord Till light arise. I look for Him to drive away my night, Yea, more than watchmen look for morning light. 3 Hope in the Lord, ye waiting saints, and He Will well provide; For mercy and redemption full and free With Him abide. From sin and evil, mighty though they seem, His arm almighty will His saints redeem. Scripture: Psalm 130 Languages: English Tune Title: SANDON

Restless, I Wait in Prayer for You (Theri najath dhe shouk dhe wich)

Author: JM Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #294 (2000) Topics: Longing for God or Christ First Line: Theri najath dhe shouk dhe wich (Restless, I wait in prayer for you) Scripture: Psalm 119:81-88 Languages: English; Punjabi Tune Title: THERI NAJATH

Winter Has Passed, the Rain Is O'er (Dong-tian yi wang, y-shui yi zhi)

Author: Weifan Wang; Ewing W. Carroll, Jr. Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #71 (2000) Topics: Longing for God or Christ First Line: Dong-tian yi wang, y-shui yi zhi (Winter has passed, the rain is o'er) Refrain First Line: Yesu wo Zhu wo ai suo gui (Jesus, my Lord, my love, my all) Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:11-14 Languages: English; Mandarin Tune Title: JIA-OU (TONG QU)

O Israel's God, How Good Thou Art

Author: Rev. William Kuipers Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #148 (1934) Meter: 8.8.9.9.8.8.8.8 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Scripture: Psalm 73 Languages: English Tune Title: NEAR UNTO GOD

O Praise the Lord, for He is Good

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #230 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 O praise the Lord, for He is good, His mercies still endure; Thus let His ransomed testify From all their foes secure. He has redeemed His captive saints From adversaries' hands, Has gathered them and brought them back In peace from hostile lands. 2 They wandered in the wilderness, By want and hunger pressed; In trouble then they cried to God, He saved their souls distressed. He made the way before them plain, Himself became their Guide; He brought them to a city strong Wherein they might abide. 3 O praise the Lord, ye sons of men, For all His goodness shown; O praise Him for the wondrous works To you He has made known. The longing soul that turns to Him He fully satisfies; He fills with good each hungering one That for His mercy cries. Scripture: Psalm 107 Languages: English Tune Title: GOSHEN

O God of Hosts, O God of Grace

Author: Rev. William Kuipers Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #172 (1934) Meter: 8.8.9.8.8.9.8.8 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: TABERNACLES

My Soul for Thy Salvation Faints

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #260 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 My soul for Thy salvation faints, But still I hope in Thee; I long to see thy promised help, When Thou shalt comfort me. 2 Thy statues I do not forget, Though wasting grief I know; Thy servant's days are few, O Lord; When wilt Thou judge my foe? 3 The proud, disdainful of Thy law, Entrap me wrongfully; O Thou, Whose law is just and true, Help and deliver me. 4 Almost consumed, yet from Thy law I have not turned away; In lovingkindness give me strength, That I may still obey. Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT

O LORD, God in Heaven and Powerful Creator (Khudhaa vandha thuñ lashkarañ)

Author: JM Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #293 (2000) Topics: Longing for God or Christ First Line: Khudhaa vandha thuñ lashkarañ da khudha hae (O LORD, God in heaven and powerful Creator) Scripture: Psalm 84:1-2 Languages: English; Punjabi Tune Title: KHUDHAA VANDHA

Jesus, Lover of My Soul

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #414 (1934) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Savior, hide, Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last! 2 Other refuge have I none; Hangs my helpless soul on Thee; Leave, O leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me. All my trust on Thee is stayed; All my help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenseless head With the shadow of Thy wing. 3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want; More than all in Thee I find. Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is Thy Name, I am all unrighteousness; False and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. 4 Plenteous grace with Thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin; Let the healing streams abound; Make me, keep me pure within. Thou of life the fountain art, Freely let me take of Thee; Spring Thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity. Languages: English Tune Title: MARTYN

As the Hart, About to Falter

Author: Dewey Westra Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #80 (1934) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Scripture: Psalm 42 Languages: English Tune Title: THIRSTING

Now to God, Our Strength and Savior

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #165 (1934) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 Now to God, our Strength and Savior, Render praise and loudly sing; In our fathers' God rejoicing, All your noblest music bring. 2 Let the trumpet, far resounding, This our festal day proclaim, By our fathers' God appointed, When from bondage Israel came. 3 I, thy God, removed thy burdens, When thou calledst, set thee free, Proved thee in the thirsty desert, In the thunder answered thee. 4 O My people, hear My pleadings; O that thou wouldst hearken now; No strange worship shalt thou offer, Nor to idols shalt thou bow. 5 I am God the Lord Who saved thee, And from cruel bondage freed; Open wide thy mouth of longing; I will satisfy thy need. 6 But My people would not hearken, Yea, they would not yield to Me; So I left them in their blindness, Their own counselors to be. 7 If My people would obey Me, Gladly walking in My ways, Soon would I, their foes subduing, Fill their lips with songs of praise. 8 All the haters of Jehovah Shall His clemency implore, And the days of those that love Him Shall endure forevermore. 9 Yea, with wheat the very finest I their hunger will supply, Bid the very rocks yield honey That shall fully satisfy. Scripture: Psalm 81 Languages: English Tune Title: STOCKWELL

O Lord of Hosts, How Lovely

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #169 (1934) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 O Lord of hosts, how lovely, Thy tabernacles are; For them my heart is yearning In banishment afar. My souls is longing, fainting, Thy sacred courts to see; My heart and flesh are crying, O living God, for Thee. 2 Beneath Thy care the sparrow Finds place for peaceful rest; To keep her young in safety The swallow finds a nest; Then, Lord, my King Almighty, Thy love will shelter me; Beside Thy holy altar My dwelling-place shall be. 3 Blest they who dwell in Zion, Whose joy and strength Thou art; Forever they will praise Thee, Thy ways are in their heart. Though tried, their tears like showers Shall fill the springs with peace, And all the way to Zion Their strength shall still increase. Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. EDITH (ST. HILDA)

Lord God of Hosts, in Mercy

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #170 (1934) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 Lord God of hosts, in mercy My supplication hear; Almighty and all-faithful, Our fathers' God, give ear; Our Shield and great Defender, No longer hide Thy face, But look upon Thy servant, Anointed by Thy grace. 2 In Thy blest courts to worship, My God, a single day Is better than a thousand While far from Thee I stray. Though in a lowly station, the service of my Lord I choose above all pleasures That sinful ways afford. 3 A sun and shield forever Is God, the Lord Most High; To those who walk uprightly No good will He deny. His saints, His grace receiving, Shall soon His glory see; O Lord of hosts, most blessed Are they that trust in Thee. Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: Latin Tune Title: CRUX CHRISTI

O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire

Author: John Chandler Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #375 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our hope, our heart's desire, Redemption's only spring! Creator of the world art Thou, Its Savior and its King. 2 How vast the mercy and the love Which laid our sins on Thee, And led Thee to a cruel death, To set Thy people free. 3 But now the bonds of death are burst, The ransom has been paid; And Thou art on Thy Father's throne, In glorious robes arrayed. 4 O Christ, be Thou our lasting joy, Our ever great reward! Our only glory may it be To glory in the Lord. Languages: English Tune Title: BRADFORD

Prayer is the Soul's Sincere Desire

Author: Rev. James Montgomery Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #422 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 Prayer is the soul's sincere desire. Unuttered or expressed, The motion of a hidden fire, That trembles in the breast. 2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear, The upward glancing of the eye, When none but God is near. 3 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, The Christian's native air, His watchword at the gates of death; He enters heaven with prayer. 4 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, Returning from his ways, While angels in their songs rejoice, And cry, "Behold, he prays!" 5 O Thou, by whom we come to God, The Life, the Truth, the Way, The path of prayer Thyself hast trod; Lord, teach us how to pray. Languages: English Tune Title: EVAN

Unto God, Our King

Author: Rev. B. Essenburg Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #166 (1934) Meter: 5.6.5.5.5.6 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Scripture: Psalm 81 Languages: English Tune Title: TRUMPET

O Lord of Hosts, to Thee I Cry

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #171 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 O Lord of hosts, to Thee I cry, Our fathers' God, to Thee; Let my petitions reach Thy ear, My prayer accepted be. O God our shield, look Thou on us, Reveal Thyself in grace, And let Thy own anointed one Behold Thee face to face. 2 A single day within Thy courts, Where I Thy beauty see, Is better than a thousand days, My God, apart from Thee. A lowly station in Thy house Were dearer to my heart Than in the tents of wickedness To claim the chiefest part. 3 A sun and shield is God, the Lord, To lighten and defend; The Lord to such as look to Him Will grace and glory send, To those that walk in righteousness No good will He deny. The Lord of hosts, how blest are they Who on Thy grace rely! Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: AUDITE AUDIENTES ME

I Have Followed Truth and Justice

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #265 (1934) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 I have followed truth and justice; Leave me not in deep distress; Be my help and my protection, Let the proud no more oppress. For Thy word and Thy salvation, Lord, my eyes with longing fail; Teach Thy statutes to Thy servants, Let Thy mercy now prevail. 2 I am thine, O give me wisdom, Make me know Thy truth, I pray; Sinners have despised Thy statutes; Now, O Lord, Thy power display. Lord, I love Thy good commandments And esteem them more than gold; All Thy precepts are most righteous; Hating sin, to these I hold. Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: ROBINSON

Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

Author: Edward Caswall Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #374 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of Thee With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter far Thy face to see, And in Thy presence rest. 2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the memory find A sweeter sound than Thy blest Name, O Savior of mankind! 3 0 hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind Thou art! How good to those who seek! 4 But what to those who find? Ah, this Nor tongue nor pen can show! The love of Jesus, what it is None but His loved ones know. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. AGNES

O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Anonymous; Rev. Ray Palmer Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #410 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, joy of loving hearts, Thou fount of life, Thou light of men, From fullest bliss that earth imparts We turn unfilled to Thee again, We turn unfilled to Thee again. 2 Thy truth unchanged has ever stood; Thou savest those that on Thee call; To them that seek Thee Thou art good, To them that find Thee, all in all, To them that find Thee, all in all. 3 We taste Thee, O Thou living bread, And long to feast upon Thee still; We drink of Thee, the fountainhead, And thirst our souls from Thee to fill, And thirst our souls from Thee to fill. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for Thee, Where'er our changeful lot is cast, Glad, that Thy gracious smile we see, Blest, that our faith can hold Thee fast, Blest, that our faith can hold Thee fast. 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay, Make all our moments calm and bright; Chase the dark night of sin away, Shed o'er the world Thy holy light, Shed o'er the world Thy holy light. Languages: English Tune Title: BACA

Jesus, Lover of My Soul

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #413 (1934) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Savior, hide, Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last! 2 Other refuge have I none; Hangs my helpless soul on Thee; Leave, O leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me. All my trust on Thee is stayed; All my help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenseless head With the shadow of Thy wing. 3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want; More than all in Thee I find. Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is Thy Name, I am all unrighteousness; False and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. 4 Plenteous grace with Thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin; Let the healing streams abound; Make me, keep me pure within. Thou of life the fountain art, Freely let me take of Thee; Spring Thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity. Languages: English Tune Title: REFUGE

From the Depths Do I Invoke Thee

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #288 (1934) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 From the depths do I invoke Thee, Lord, to me incline Thy ear; To my voice be Thou attentive, And my supplication hear. 2 Lord, if Thou shouldst mark transgressions, In Thy presence who shall stand? But with Thee there is forgiveness, That Thy Name may fear command. 3 For Jehovah I am waiting, And my hope is in His word. In His word of promise given; Yea, my soul waits for the Lord. 4 For the Lord my soul is waiting More than watchers in the night, More than thy for morning watching, Watching for the morning light. 5 Hope in God, ye waiting people; Mercies great with Him abound; With the Lord a full redemption From the guilt of sin is found. Scripture: Psalm 130 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENING PRAYER

From the Depths My Prayer Ascendeth

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #289 (1934) Meter: 8.5.8.3 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 From the depths my prayer ascendeth Unto God on high; Hear, O Lord, my supplication And my cry. 2 None can stand unscathed and blameless In Thy judgment just, But the contrite in Thy mercy Humbly trust. 3 Lord, my hope is in Thy promise, And I wait for Thee More than they who watch for morning, Light to see. 4 With the Lord is tender mercy, And redeeming love; Israel, look for full salvation From above. Scripture: Psalm 130 Languages: English Tune Title: BULLINGER

Jesus, Priceless Treasure

Author: Johann Franck; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #428 (1934) Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.7.8.6 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 Jesus, priceless treasure, Source of purest pleasure, Truest Friend to me: Ah, how long I've panted And my heart has fainted, Thirsting, Lord, for Thee. Thine I am, O spotless Lamb! I will suffer naught to hide Thee, Naught I ask beside Thee. 2 In Thine arms I rest me; Foes who would molest me Cannot reach me here. Though the earth be shaking, Every heart be quaking, Jesus calms my fear. Fires may flash and thunder crash, Yea, and sin and hell assail me, Jesus will not fail me. 3 Hence with earthly treasure! Thou art all my pleasure, Jesus, all my choice, Hence, thou empty glory! Naught to me thy story, Told with tempting voice. Pain or loss or shame or cross Shall not from my Savior move me, Since He deigns to love me. 4 Fare thee well that errest, Thou that earth preferrest, Thou wilt tempt in vain. Fare thee well, transgression! Hence, abhorred possession! Come not forth again. Past your hour, O pride and power! Worldly life, thy bonds I sever; Fare thee well forever! 5 Hence, all fear and sadness! For the Lord of gladness, Jesus, enters in. Those who love the Father, Though the storms may gather, Still have peace within. Yea, whate'er I here must bear, Thou are still my purest pleasure, Jesus, priceless treasure. Languages: English Tune Title: LINDEMAN

Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness

Author: Johann Franck; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #411 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness, Leave the gloomy haunts of sadness, Come into the daylight’s splendor, There with joy thy praises render Unto Him whose grace unbounded Has this wondrous banquet founded. High o’er all the heavens He reigneth, Yet to dwell with thee He deigneth. 2 Hasten as a bride to meet Him, And with loving reverence greet Him; For with words of life immortal Now He knocketh at thy portal; Open wide the gates before Him, Saying, while thou dost adore Him, Suffer, Lord, that I receive Thee, And I never more will leave Thee. 3 Ah! how hungers all my spirit For the love I do not merit! Oft have I, with sighs fast thronging, Thought upon this food with longing; In the battle, well-nigh worsted, For this cup of life have thirsted, For the Friend, who here invites us, And to God Himself unites us. 4 Jesus, bread of life, I pray Thee, Let me gladly here obey Thee; By Thy love I am invited, Be Thy love with love requited. From this banquet let me measure, Lord, how vast and deep its treasure; Through the gifts Thou here dost give me As Thy guest in heaven receive me. Tune Title: SCHMÜCKE DICH, O LIEBE SEELE

In Sweet Communion, Lord, with Thee

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #147 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 In sweet communion, Lord, with Thee I constantly abide; My hand Thou holdest in Thy own To keep me near Thy side. 2 Thy counsel through my earthly way Shall guide me and control, And then to glory afterward Thou wilt receive my soul. 3 Whom have I, Lord, in heave'n but Thee, To Whom my thoughts aspire? And, having Thee, on earth is nought That I can yet desire? 4 Though flesh and heart should faint and fail, The Lord will ever be The strength and portion of my heart, My God eternally. 5 To live apart from God is death, 'Tis good His face to seek; My refuge is the living God, His praise I long to speak. Scripture: Psalm 73 Languages: English Tune Title: PRAYER

Praise the Lord, for He is Good

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #225 (1934) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord, for He is good, For His mercies ever sure From eternity have stood, To eternity endure; Let His ransomed people raise Songs to their Redeemer's praise. 2 From captivity released, From the south and from the north, From the west and from the east, In His love He brought them forth, Ransomed out of every land From the adversary's hand. 3 Wandering in the wilderness Far they roamed the desert way, Found no settled dwelling-place Where in peace secure to stay, Till with thirst and hunger pressed Courage sank within their breast. 4 To Jehovah then they cried In their trouble, and He saved; He Himself became their Guide, Led them to the rest they craved By a pathway straight and sure, To a city strong, secure. 5 Sons of men, awake to praise God the Lord who reigns above, Gracious in His works and ways, Wondrous in redeeming love; Longing souls He satisfies, Hungry hearts with good supplies. Scripture: Psalm 107 Languages: English Tune Title: HALLE

Day of Judgment! Day of Wonders!

Author: Rev. John Newton Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #370 (1934) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 Day of judgment! Day of wonders! Hark! the trumpet's awful sound, Louder than a thousand thunders, Shakes the vast creation round. How the summons Will the sinner's heart confound! 2 See the Judge, our nature wearing, Clothed in majesty divine; You who long for His appearing Then shall say, This God is mine! Gracious Savior, Own me in that day as Thine. 3 At His call the dead awaken, Rise to life from earth and sea; All the powers of nature, shaken By His looks, prepare to flee. Careless sinner, What will then become of thee? 4 But to those who have confessed, Loved and served the Lord below, He will say, Come near, ye blessed, See the kingdom I bestow; You forever Shall my love and glory know. Languages: English Tune Title: CORONAE

Thy Wondrous Testimonies, Lord

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #266 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Longing for God or Christ Lyrics: 1 Thy wondrous testimonies, Lord, My soul will keep and greatly praise; Thy Word, by faithful lips proclaimed, To simplest minds the truth conveys. 2 I thirst for Thy commandments, Lord, And for Thy mercy press my claim; O look on me, and show the grace Displayed to all who love Thy Name. 3 Direct my footsteps in Thy Word, From sin's dominion save my soul, From man's oppression set me free, That I may yield to Thy control. 4 O make Thy face to shine on me, And teach me all Thy laws to keep; Because Thy statutes are despised, With overwhelming grief I weep. Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: BROOKFIELD

Lord, Hear Me in Distress

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #310 (1934) Topics: Longing for God or Christ Refrain First Line: 6 6 6 6 D. Lyrics: 1 Lord, hear me in distress, Regard my suppliant cry, And in Thy faithfulness And righteousness reply. In judgment do not cause Thy servant to be tried; Before Thy holy laws No man is justified. 2 The enemy has sought My soul in dust to tread; To darkness I am brought, Forgotten as the dead. My spirit, crushed with grief, Is sad and overborne; My heart finds no relief, But desolate I mourn. 3 Recalling former days And all Thy wondrous deeds, The memory of Thy ways To hope and comfort leads. to Thee I stretch my hands, Let me not plead in vain; I wait as weary lands Wait for refreshing rain. 4 My failing spirit see, O Lord, to me make haste; Hide not Thy face from me, Lest bitter death I taste, O let the morn return, Let mercy light my day; For Thee in faith I yearn, O guide me in the way. 5 Lord, save me from my foe, To Thee for help I flee; Teach me Thy way to know, I have no God but Thee. By Thy good Spirit lead From trouble and distress, My erring feet shall tread The path of uprightness. 6 O Lord, for Thy Name's sake Revive my fainting heart; My soul from trouble take, For just and true Thou art. Remove my enemy, My cruel foe reward; In mercy rescue me Who am Thy servant, Lord. Scripture: Psalm 143 Languages: English Tune Title: JEWETT

When Morning Lights the Easter Skies

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #311 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Longing for God or Christ First Line: When morning lights the eastern skies Lyrics: 1 When morning lights the eastern skies, O Lord, Thy mercy show; On Thee alone my hope relies, Let me Thy kindness know. 2 Teach me the way that I should go; I lift my soul to Thee; For refuge from my cruel foe To Thee, O Lord, I flee. 3 Thou art my God, to Thee I pray: Teach me Thy will to heed; And in the right and perfect way May Thy good Spirit lead. 4 For Thy Name’s sake, O gracious Lord, Revive my soul and bless, And in Thy faithfulness and love Redeem me from distress. Scripture: Psalm 143 Languages: English Tune Title: LYNTON

I Need Thee Every Hour

Author: Annie S. Hawks; Robert Lowry Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #710 (1961) Topics: Christ Presence of; Communion with Christ and God; Evangelistic; Hymns for Informal Occasions; Longing for Christ and God; Need for Christ or God First Line: I need thee ev'ry hour Refrain First Line: I need thee, O I need thee Lyrics: 1 I need thee ev'ry hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like thine Can peace afford. Refrain: I need thee, O I need thee, Ev'ry hour I need thee; O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee. 2 I need thee ev'ry hour, Stay thou near by; Temptations lose their pow'r When thou art nigh. [Refrain] 3 I need thee ev'ry hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly, and abide, Or life is vain. [Refrain] 4 I need thee ev'ry hour, Teach me thy will; And thy rich promises In me fulfil. [Refrain] 5 I need thee ev'ry hour, Most Holy One; O make me thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. [Refrain] Amen. Scripture: Psalm 86:1 Languages: English Tune Title: [I need thee ev'ry hour]

Why should cross and trial grieve me?

Author: Paul Gerhardt; John Kelly Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #506 (1961) Meter: 8.3.3.6.8.3.3.6 Topics: Christ Shepherd; Christ Shepherd; Christian Life Tribulation and Suffering; Comfort; Longing for Christ and God; Love For Christ or God; Nearness to Christ and God; Trust in God Lyrics: 1 Why should cross and trial grieve me? Christ is near With his cheer; Never will he leave me. Who can rob me of the heaven That God's Son For my own To my faith hath given? 2 God oft gives me days of gladness; Shall I grieve If he give Seasons, too, of sadness? God is good and tempers ever All my ill, And he will Wholly leave me never. 3 Death cannot destroy for ever; From our fears, Cares, and tears It will us deliver. It will close life's mournful story, Make a way That we may Enter heav'nly glory. 4 Lord, my Shepherd, take me to thee. Thou art mine; I was thine, Even ere I knew thee. I am thine, for thou hast bought me; Lost I stood, But thy blood Free salvation brought me. 5 Thou art mine; I love and own thee. Light of Joy, Ne'er shall I From my heart dethrone thee. Saviour, let me soon behold thee Face to face,— May thy grace Evermore enfold me! Amen. Scripture: Psalm 73:23-24 Languages: English Tune Title: WARUM SOLLT' ICH MICH DENN GRÄMEN

How Lovely Is Your Dwelling

Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #84A (2012) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Zion; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Desiring God; Discipleship; Doubt; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Fear; God Desire for; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Face; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Joy; Longing for God; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Prayer; Rest; Songs of Zion; Sorrow; Suffering; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Fall; The Incarnation; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Year A, B, C, Presentation of the Lord, February 2; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29 Lyrics: 1 How lovely is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts, to me; my soul is longing, fainting, the courts of God to see. The beauty of your dwelling will bring me joy anew. My heart and flesh are crying, O living God, for you. 2 Beneath your care the sparrow finds place for peaceful rest; to keep her young in safety the swallow finds a nest. So, Lord, my King Almighty, your love will shelter me; beneath your wings of mercy my dwelling place will be. 3 Blest they who love and serve you, whose joy and strength you are. Forever they will praise you, your ways are in their heart. Though tried, their tears like showers shall fill the springs of peace, and all the way to Zion their strength shall still increase. Scripture: Psalm 84 Tune Title: ST. EDITH

Better Is One Day

Author: Matt Redman Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #84B (2012) Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Desiring God; Discipleship; Doubt; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Fear; God Desire for; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Face; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Joy; Longing for God; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Prayer; Rest; Songs of Zion; Sorrow; Suffering; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Fall; The Incarnation; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Year A, B, C, Presentation of the Lord, February 2; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29 First Line: How lovely is your dwelling place Refrain First Line: Better is one day in your courts Lyrics: 1 How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty. For my soul longs and even faints for you. For here my heart is satisfied, within your presence. I sing beneath the shadow of your wings. Refrain: Better is one day in your courts, better is one day in your house, better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere. Better is one day in your courts, better is one day in your house, better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere, than thousands elsewhere. 2 One thing I ask and I would seek: to see your beauty, to find you in the place your glory dwells. One thing I ask and I would seek: to see your beauty, To find you in the place your glory dwells. [Refrain] Bridge: My heart and flesh cry out for you, the living god; your Spirit's water to my soul. I've tasted and I've seen, come once again to me; I will draw near to you, I will draw near to you. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 84 Tune Title: [How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord God Almighty]

Almighty Lord, How Lovely Is That Place

Author: Stephen P. Starke Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #84D (2012) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Desiring God; Discipleship; Doubt; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Fear; God Desire for; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Face; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Joy; Longing for God; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Prayer; Rest; Songs of Zion; Sorrow; Suffering; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Fall; The Incarnation; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Year A, B, C, Presentation of the Lord, February 2; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29 Scripture: Psalm 84 Tune Title: SINE NOMINE

How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #84E (2012) Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Desiring God; Discipleship; Doubt; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Fear; God Desire for; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Face; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Joy; Longing for God; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Prayer; Rest; Songs of Zion; Sorrow; Suffering; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Fall; The Incarnation; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Year A, B, C, Presentation of the Lord, February 2; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29 Lyrics: 1 How lovely is thy dwelling place, O Lord of hosts, to me! My thirsty soul desires and longs within thy courts to be; my very heart and flesh cry out, O living God, for thee. 2 Beside thine altars, gracious Lord, the swallows find a nest; how happy they who dwell with thee and praise thee without rest, and happy they whose hearts are set upon the pilgrims' quest. 3 They who go through the desert vale will find it filled with springs, and they shall climb from height to height till Zion's temple rings with praise to thee, in glory throned, Lord God, great King of kings. 4 One day within thy courts excels a thousand spent away; how happy they who keep thy laws nor from thy precepts stray, for thou shalt surely bless all those who live the words they pray. Optional stanza from Psalm 23: Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me, and in God's house forevermore my dwelling place shall be; and in God's house forevermore my dwelling place shall be. Scripture: Psalm 84 Tune Title: BROTHER JAMES' AIR

Psalm 84 (A Responsorial Setting)

Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #84F (2012) Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Desiring God; Discipleship; Doubt; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Fear; God Desire for; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Face; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Joy; Longing for God; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Prayer; Rest; Songs of Zion; Sorrow; Suffering; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Fall; The Incarnation; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Year A, B, C, Presentation of the Lord, February 2; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29 First Line: How dear to me is your dwelling place, O Lord Scripture: Psalm 84 Tune Title: [How dear to me is your dwelling place, O Lord]

How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely

Author: Arlo D. Duba Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #84C (2012) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Desiring God; Discipleship; Doubt; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Fear; God Desire for; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Face; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Joy; Longing for God; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Prayer; Rest; Songs of Zion; Sorrow; Suffering; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Fall; The Incarnation; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Year A, B, C, Presentation of the Lord, February 2; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29 Lyrics: 1 How lovely, Lord, how lovely is your abiding place; my soul is longing, fainting, to feast upon your grace. The sparrow finds a shelter, a place to build her nest, and so your temple calls us with in its walls to rest. 2 In your blest courts to worship, O God, a single day is better than a thousand if I from you should stray. I’d rather keep the entrance and claim you as my Lord than revel in the riches the ways of sin afford. 3 A sun and shield forever are you, O Lord Most High; you shower us with blessings; no good will you deny. The saints, your grace receiving, from strength to strength shall go, and from their life shall rivers of blessing overflow. Scripture: Psalm 84 Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE

Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face

Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #202 (2018) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Communion with Christ and God; Imputation of Righteousness; Longing for Christ and God; Lord's Supper; Need for Christ or God Lyrics: 1 Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face; here would I touch and handle things unseen, here grasp with firmer hand th'eternal grace, and all my weariness upon thee lean. 2 Here would I feed upon the bread of God, here drink with thee the royal wine of heav'n; here would I lay aside each earthly load, here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiv'n. 3 This is the hour of banquet and of song; this is the heav'nly table spread for me: here let me feast, and, feasting, still prolong the brief, bright hour of fellowship with thee. 4 I have no help but thine, nor do I need another arm save thine to lean upon: it is enough, my Lord, enough indeed; my strength is in thy might, thy might alone. 5 Mine is the sin, but thine the righteousness; mine is the guilt, but thine the cleansing blood; here is my robe, my refuge, and my peace: thy blood, thy righteousness, O Lord my God. Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28 Languages: English Tune Title: MORECAMBE

Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face

Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #310 (1961) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: The Church The Lord's House; Communion with Christ and God; Imputation, of Righteousness; Longing for Christ and God; Need for Christ or God Lyrics: 1 Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face; Here would I touch and handle things unseen, Here grasp with firmer hand th'eternal grace, And all my weariness upon thee lean. 2 Here would I feed upon the bread of God, Here drink with thee the royal wine of heaven; Here would I lay aside each earthly load, Here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven. 3 This is the hour of banquet and of song; This is the heav'nly table spread for me: Here let me feast, and, feasting, still prolong The brief, bright hour of fellowship with thee. 4 I have no help but thine, nor do I need Another arm save thine to lean upon: It is enough, my Lord, enough indeed; My strength is in thy might, thy might alone. 5 Mine is the sin, but thine the righteousness; Mine is the guilt, but thine the cleansing blood; Here is my robe, my refuge, and my peace, Thy blood, thy righteousness, O Lord my God. Amen. Scripture: John 6:51 Languages: English Tune Title: MORECAMBE

Here, O my Lord, I see Thee

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #342 (1972) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Communion with Christ and God; Longing for Christ and God; Need for Christ or God; The Church The Sacraments - The Lord's Supper First Line: Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face Languages: English Tune Title: LANGRAN

I need thee, precious Jesus

Author: Frederick Whitfield Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #419 (1961) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Blessed Hope; Christ The Life; Christian Life Faith in Christ; Deliverance; Grace Sanctifying; Longing for Christ and God; Need for Christ or God Lyrics: 1 I need thee, precious Jesus, For I am full of sin; My soul is dark and guilty, My heart is dead within. I need the cleansing fountain Where I can always flee, The blood of Christ most precious, The sinner's perfect plea. 2 I need thee, precious Jesus, For I am very poor; A stranger and a pilgrim, I have no earthly store. I need the love of Jesus To cheer me on my way, To guide my doubting footsteps, To be my strength and stay. 3 I need thee, precious Jesus, And hope to see thee soon, Encircled with the rainbow And seated on thy throne. There, with thy blood-bought children, My joy shall ever be, To sing my Jesus' praises, Amen. Scripture: Psalm 41:4 Languages: English Tune Title: MEIRIONYDD

I Need Thee, Precious Jesus

Author: Frederick Whitfield Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #455 (2018) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Blessed Hope; Faith; Grace; Longing for Christ and God; Need for Christ or God; Suffering and Deliverance Lyrics: 1 I need thee, precious Jesus, for I am full of sin; my soul is dark and guilty, my heart is dead within. I need the cleansing fountain where I can always flee, the blood of Christ most precious, the sinner's perfect plea. 2 I need thee, precious Jesus, for I am very poor; a stranger and a pilgrim, I have no earthly store. I need the love of Jesus to cheer me on my way, to guide my doubting footsteps, to be my strength and stay. 3 I need thee, precious Jesus, and hope to see thee soon, encircled with the rainbow and seated on thy throne. There, with thy blood-bought children, my joy shall ever be, to sing my Jesus' praises, to gaze, O Lord, on thee. Scripture: Psalm 39:12 Languages: English Tune Title: MEIRIONYDD

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