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Patience, People
Author: John Foley, S.J., b. 1939 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #314 (2003) Topics: Patience; Patience; Patience First Line: See the farmer await the yield of the soil Languages: English Tune Title: [See the farmer await the yield of the soil]
Patience, People
Christian Patience
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCLXIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Graces of the Spirit Patience; Christian patience desired First Line: Patience! O what a grace divine Lyrics: 1 Patience! O what a grace divine
Sent from the God of power and love
That leans upon its father's hand,
As thro' the wilds of life we rove.
2 By patience we serenely bear
The troubles of our mortal state,
And wait contented our discharge,
Nor think our glory comes too late.
3 Tho's we in full sensation feel
The weight, the wounds our God ordains,
We smile amid our heaviest woes,
And triumph in our sharpest pains.
4 O for this grace to aid us on,
And arm with fortitude the breast,
'Till, life's tumultuous voyage o'er,
We reach the shores of endless rest.
5 Faith into vision shall resign,
Hope shall in full fruition die;
And patience in possession end
In the bright worlds of bliss on high. Scripture: Luke 21:19 Languages: English
Christian Patience
Christian patience
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CLIV (1799) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Patience; Patience First Line: Patience! O what a grace divine Lyrics: 1 Patience! O what a grace divine!
Giv'n by the God of love and pow'r,
That leans upon a father's hand,
In ev'ry dark, afflicting hour.
2 By patience we serenely bear
The troubles of our mortal state;
And wait contented our discharge,
Nor think our glory comes too late.
3 Though we in full sensation feel
The weight, the wounds our God ordains,
We smile amid our heaviest woes,
And triumph in our sharpest pains.
4 O for this grace to aid us on,
And arm with fortitude the breast,
Till life's tumultuous voyage is o'er,
We reach the shores of endless rest!
5 Faith into vision shall resign,
Hope shall in full fruition die;
And patience in possession end
In the bright worlds of bliss on high.
Scripture: Luke 21:19 Languages: English
Christian patience
Christian patience
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CLIV (1802) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Patience; Patience First Line: Patience! O what a grace divine Lyrics: 1 Patience! O what a grace divine!
Giv'n by the God of love and pow'r,
That leans upon a father's hand,
In ev'ry dark, afflicting hour.
2 By patience we serenely bear
The troubles of our mortal state;
And wait contented our discharge,
Nor think our glory comes too late.
3 Though we in full sensation feel
The weight, the wounds our God ordains,
We smile amid our heaviest woes,
And triumph in our sharpest pains.
4 O for this grace to aid us on,
And arm with fortitude the breast,
Till life's tumultuous voyage is o'er,
We reach the shores of endless rest!
5 Faith into vision shall resign,
Hope shall in full fruition die;
And patience in possession end
In the bright worlds of bliss on high.
Scripture: Luke 21:19 Languages: English
Christian patience
O Thou from Whom Sweet Patience Flows
Author: Thomas Haweis (1732-1820); Compiler Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #318 (1972) Topics: Christian Evidences Patience Scripture: James 1:3-4 Languages: English Tune Title: NAOMI
O Thou from Whom Sweet Patience Flows
Patience, O 'tis a grace divine
Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship #CXVIII (1789) Topics: Faith, Holiness and moral Virtues Patience Lyrics: 1 Patience, O 'tis a grace divine
Sent from the God of pow'r and love,
That leans upon its father's arm,
As thro' the wilds of life we rove.
2 By patience we serenely bear
The troubles of our mortal state,
And wait contented our discharge,
Nor think our glory comes too late.
3 O for this grace to aid us on,
And arm with fortitude the breast,
Till, life's tumultuous voyage o'er,
We reach the shores of endless rest.
4 Faith into vision shall resign,
Hope shall in full fruition die,
And patience in possession end,
In the bright worlds of bliss on high. Languages: English
Patience, O 'tis a grace divine
Patience, O 'tis a grace divine
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns and Psalms for Social and Private Worship (6th ed.) #198 (1827) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Patience; Personal Virtues Patience Scripture: James 1:4 Languages: English
Patience, O 'tis a grace divine
Patience
Author: Beddome Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCLXIV (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Graces of the Spirit Patience; Christian patience desired First Line: Dear Lord, tho' bitter is the cup Lyrics: 1 Dear Lord, tho' bitter is the cup,
Thy gracious hand deals out to me,
I cheerfully will drink it up,
That cannot hurt which comes from thee.
2 Dash it with thine unchanging love,
Let not a drop of wrath be there;
The saints for ever bless'd above,
Were often most afflicted here.
3 From Jesus, thy incarnate Son,
I'll learn obedience to thy will;
And humbly kiss the chastening rod,
When its severest strokes I feel.
Languages: English
Patience
Patience from an assurance of divine love
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CLV (1799) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Patience; Patience First Line: Dear Lord, though bitter is the cup Lyrics: 1 Dear Lord, though bitter is the cup,
Thy gracious hand pours out to me,
I cheerfully will drink it up,
That cannot hurt which comes from thee.
2 'Tis fill'd with thine unchanging love,
And not a drop of wrath is there;
The saints for ever bless'd above,
Were often most afflicted here.
3 From Jesus, thy incarnate Son,
I'll learn obedience to thy will;
And humbly kiss the chast'ning rod,
When its severest strokes I feel.
Languages: English
Patience from an assurance of divine love
Patience from an assurance of divine love
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CLV (1802) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Patience; Patience First Line: Dear Lord, though bitter is the cup Lyrics: 1 Dear Lord, though bitter is the cup,
Thy gracious hand pours out to me,
I cheerfully will drink it up,
That cannot hurt which comes from thee.
2 'Tis fill'd with thine unchanging love,
And not a drop of wrath is there;
The saints for ever bless'd above,
Were often most afflicted here.
3 From Jesus, thy incarnate Son,
I'll learn obedience to thy will;
And humbly kiss the chast'ning rod,
When its severest strokes I feel.
Languages: English
Patience from an assurance of divine love
The Cure of Envy, Fretfulness, and Unbelief; or, The Rewards of the Righteous and the Wicked
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #66 (1786) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience; Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience First Line: Why should I vex my soul, and fret Lyrics: 1 Why should I vex my soul, and fret
To see the wicked rise?
Or envy sinners waxing great,
By violence and lies?
2 As flowery grass cut down at noon,
Before the evening fades,
So shall their glories vanish soon,
In everlasting shades.
3 Then let me make the Lord my truth,
And practise all that’s good;
So shall I dwell among the just,
And He provide me food.
4 I to my God my ways commit,
And cheerful wait his will;
Thy hand, which guides my doubtful feet,
Shall my desires fulfil.
5 Mine innocence shalt thou display,
And make thy judgments known,
Fair as the light of dawning day,
And glorious as the noon.
6 The meek at last the earth possess,
And are the heirs of heaven;
True riches, with abundant peace,
To humble souls are given.
Pause.
7 Rest in the Lord, and keep his way,
Nor let your anger rise,
Though providence should long delay,
To punish haughty vice.
8 Let sinners join to break your peace,
And plot, and rage, and foam;
The Lord derides them, for he sees
Their day of vengeance come.
9 They have drawn out the threatening sword,
Have bent the murderous bow,
To slay the men that fear the Lord,
And bring the righteous low.
10 My God shall break their bows, and burn
Their persecuting darts,
Shall their own swords against them turn,
And pierce their stubborn hearts. Scripture: Psalm 37:1-15 Languages: English
The Cure of Envy, Fretfulness, and Unbelief; or, The Rewards of the Righteous and the Wicked
The Cure of Envy, Fretfulness, and Unbelief; or, The Rewards of the Righteous and the Wicked
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #66 (1790) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience; Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience First Line: Why should I vex my soul, and fret Lyrics: 1 Why should I vex my soul, and fret
To see the wicked rise?
Or envy sinners waxing great,
By violence and lies?
2 As flowery grass cut down at noon,
Before the evening fades,
So shall their glories vanish soon,
In everlasting shades.
3 Then let me make the Lord my truth,
And practise all that’s good;
So shall I dwell among the just,
And He provide me food.
4 I to my God my ways commit,
And cheerful wait his will;
Thy hand, which guides my doubtful feet,
Shall my desires fulfil.
5 Mine innocence shalt thou display,
And make thy judgments known,
Fair as the light of dawning day,
And glorious as the noon.
6 The meek at last the earth possess,
And are the heirs of heaven;
True riches, with abundant peace,
To humble souls are given.
Pause.
7 Rest in the Lord, and keep his way,
Nor let your anger rise,
Though providence should long delay,
To punish haughty vice.
8 Let sinners join to break your peace,
And plot, and rage, and foam;
The Lord derides them, for he sees
Their day of vengeance come.
9 They have drawn out the threatening sword,
Have bent the murderous bow,
To slay the men that fear the Lord,
And bring the righteous low.
10 My God shall break their bows, and burn
Their persecuting darts,
Shall their own swords against them turn,
And pierce their stubborn hearts. Scripture: Psalm 37:1-15 Languages: English
The Cure of Envy, Fretfulness, and Unbelief; or, The Rewards of the Righteous and the Wicked
The Cure of Envy, Frefulness, and Unbelief; or, The Rewards of the Righteous and the Wicked; or, The World's Hatred, and the Saint's Patience
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #67 (1740) Topics: Patience under persecutions; World's Hatred, and Saints Patience First Line: Why should I vex my Soul, and fret Lyrics: 1 Why should I vex my Soul, and fret
To see the Wicked rise?
Or envy Sinners waxing great
By Violence and Lies.
2 As flowery Grass cut down at Noon,
Before the Evening fades,
So shall their Glories vanish soon
In everlasting Shades.
3 Then let me make the Lord my Trust,
And practise all that's good;
So shall I dwell among the Just,
And he'll provide me Food.
4 I to my GOD my Ways commit,
And chearful wait his Will;
Thy Hand, which guides my doubtful Feet,
Shall my Desires fulfil.
5 Mine Innocence shalt thou display,
And make thy Judgments known,
Fair as the Light of dawning Day,
And glorious as the Noon.
6 The Meek at last the Earth possess,
And are the Heirs of Heav'n;
True Riches, with abundant Peace,
To humble Souls are giv'n.
Pause.
7 Rest in the Lord, and keep his Way,
Nor let your Anger rise,
Tho' Providence should long delay
To punish haughty Vice.
8 Let Sinners join to break your Peace,
And plot, and rage, and foam;
The Lord derides them, for he sees
Their Day of Vengeance come.
9 They have drawn out the threat'ning Sword,
Have bent the murd'rous Bow,
To slay the Men that fear the Lord,
And bring the Righteous low.
10 My GOD shall break their Bows, and burn
Their persecuting Darts,
Shall their own Swords against them turn,
And Pain surprize their Hearts. Scripture: Psalm 37:1-15 Languages: English
The Cure of Envy, Frefulness, and Unbelief; or, The Rewards of the Righteous and the Wicked; or, The World's Hatred, and the Saint's Patience
Charity to the poor; or Religion in words and Deeds
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #67 (1786) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience; Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience First Line: Why do the wealthy wicked boast Lyrics: 1 Why do the wealthy wicked boast,
And grow profanely bold?
The meanest portion of the just
Excels the sinner's gold.
2 The wicked borrows of his friends,
But ne'er designs to pay;
The saint is merciful and lends,
Nor turns the poor away.
3 His alms with liberal heart he gives
Amongst the sons of need;
His memory to long ages lives,
And blessed is his seed.
4 His lips abhor to talk profane,
To slander or defraud;
His ready tongue declares to men
What he has learn'd of God.
5 The law and gospel of the Lord
Deep in his heart abide;
Led by the spirit and the word
His feet shall never slide.
6 When sinners fall, the righteous stand,
Preserv'd from every snare;
They shall possess the promis'd land,
And dwell forever there. Scripture: Psalm 37:16 Languages: English
Charity to the poor; or Religion in words and Deeds
Charity to the poor; or Religion in Words and Deeds
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #67 (1790) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience; Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience First Line: Why do the wealthy wicked boast Lyrics: 1 Why do the wealthy wicked boast,
And grow profanely bold?
The meanest portion of the just
Excels the sinner's gold.
2 The wicked borrows of his friends,
But ne'er designs to pay;
The saint is merciful and lends,
Nor turns the poor away.
3 His alms with liberal heart he gives
Amongst the sons of need;
His memory to long ages lives,
And blessed is his seed.
4 His lips abhor to talk profane,
To slander or defraud;
His ready tongue declares to men
What he has learn'd of God.
5 The law and gospel of the Lord
Deep in his heart abide;
Led by the spirit and the word
His feet shall never slide.
6 When sinners fall, the righteous stand,
Preserv'd from every snare;
They shall possess the promis'd land,
And dwell forever there. Scripture: Psalm 37:26-31 Languages: English
Charity to the poor; or Religion in Words and Deeds
The Way and End of the Righteous and the Wicked
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #68 (1786) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience; Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience First Line: My God, the steps of pious men Lyrics: 1 My God, the steps of pious men
Are order'd by thy will:
Though they should fall, they rise again,
Thy Hand supports them still.
2 The Lord delights to see their ways,
Their virtue he approves:
He'll ne'er deprive them of his grace,
Nor leave the men he loves.
3 The heavenly heritage is theirs,
Their portion and their home;
He feasts them now, and makes them heirs
Of blessings long to come.
4 Wait on the Lord, ye sons of men,
Nor fear when tyrants frown;
Ye shall confess their pride was vain,
When justice casts them down.
Pause.
5 The haughty sinner have I seen
Nor fearing man nor God,
Like a tall bay-tree, fair and green,
Spreading his arms abroad:
6 And lo, he vanish'd from the ground,
Destroy'd by hands unseen;
Nor root, nor branch, nor leaf was found
Where all that pride had been.
7 But mark the man of righteousness,
His several steps attend;
True pleasure runs thro' all his ways,
And peaceful is his end. Scripture: Psalm 37:23-37 Languages: English
The Way and End of the Righteous and the Wicked
The Way and End of the Righteous and the Wicked
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #68 (1790) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience; Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience First Line: My God, the steps of pious men Lyrics: 1 My God, the steps of pious men
Are order'd by thy will:
Though they should fall, they rise again,
Thy Hand supports them still.
2 The Lord delights to see their ways,
Their virtue he approves:
He'll ne'er deprive them of his grace,
Nor leave the men he loves.
3 The heavenly heritage is theirs,
Their portion and their home;
He feasts them now, and makes them heirs
Of blessings long to come.
4 Wait on the Lord, ye sons of men,
Nor fear when tyrants frown;
Ye shall confess their pride was vain,
When justice casts them down.
Pause.
5 The haughty sinner have I seen
Nor fearing man nor God,
Like a tall bay-tree, fair and green,
Spreading his arms abroad:
6 And lo, he vanish'd from the ground,
Destroy'd by hands unseen;
Nor root, nor branch, nor leaf was found
Where all that pride had been.
7 But mark the man of righteousness,
His several steps attend;
True pleasure runs thro' all his ways,
And peaceful is his end. Scripture: Psalm 37:23-37 Languages: English
The Way and End of the Righteous and the Wicked
The Cure of Envy, Fretfulness, and Unbelief; or, The Rewards of the Righteous and the Wicked
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #72 (1786) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience; Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience First Line: Why should I vex my soul, and fret Lyrics: 1 Why should I vex my soul, and fret
To see the wicked rise?
Or envy sinners waxing great,
By violence and lies?
2 As flowery grass cut down at noon,
Before the evening fades,
So shall their glories vanish soon,
In everlasting shades.
3 Then let me make the Lord my trust,
And practise all that’s good;
So shall I dwell among the just,
And He provide me food.
4 I to my God my ways commit,
And cheerful wait his will;
Thy hand, which guides my doubtful feet,
Shall my desires fulfil.
5 Mine innocence shalt thou display,
And make thy judgements known,
Fair as the light of dawning day,
And glorious as the noon.
6 The meek at last the earth possess,
And are the heirs of heaven;
True riches, with abundant peace,
To humble souls are given.
Pause.
7 Rest in the Lord, and keep his way,
Nor let your anger rise,
Though providence should long delay,
To punish haughty vice.
8 Let sinners join to break your peace,
And plot, and rage, and foam;
The Lord derides them, for he sees
Their day of vengeance come.
9 They have drawn out the threatening sword,
Have bent the murderous bow,
To slay the men that fear the Lord,
And bring the righteous low.
10 My God shall break their bows, and burn
Their persecuting darts,
Shall their own swords against them turn,
And pierce their stubborn hearts. Scripture: Psalm 37:1-15 Languages: English
The Cure of Envy, Fretfulness, and Unbelief; or, The Rewards of the Righteous and the Wicked
The Cure of Envy, Fretfulness, and Unbelief; or, The Rewards of the Righteous and the Wicked
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #72 (1787) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience; Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience First Line: Why should I vex my soul, and fret Lyrics: 1 Why should I vex my soul, and fret
To see the wicked rise?
Or envy sinners waxing great,
By violence and lies?
2 As flowery grass cut down at noon,
Before the evening fades,
So shall their glories vanish soon,
In everlasting shades.
3 Then let me make the Lord my trust,
And practise all that’s good;
So shall I dwell among the just,
And He provide me food.
4 I to my God my ways commit,
And cheerful wait his will;
Thy hand, which guides my doubtful feet,
Shall my desires fulfil.
5 Mine innocence shalt thou display,
And make thy judgements known,
Fair as the light of dawning day,
And glorious as the noon.
6 The meek at last the earth possess,
And are the heirs of heaven;
True riches, with abundant peace,
To humble souls are given.
Pause.
7 Rest in the Lord, and keep his way,
Nor let your anger rise,
Though providence should long delay,
To punish haughty vice.
8 Let sinners join to break your peace,
And plot, and rage, and foam;
The Lord derides them, for he sees
Their day of vengeance come.
9 They have drawn out the threatening sword,
Have bent the murderous bow,
To slay the men that fear the Lord,
And bring the righteous low.
10 My God shall break their bows, and burn
Their persecuting darts,
Shall their own swords against them turn,
And pierce their stubborn hearts. Scripture: Psalm 37:1-15 Languages: English
The Cure of Envy, Fretfulness, and Unbelief; or, The Rewards of the Righteous and the Wicked
Charity to the poor; or Religion in words and Deeds
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #73 (1786) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience; Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience First Line: Why do the wealthy wicked boast Lyrics: 1 Why do the wealthy wicked boast,
And grow profanely bold?
The meanest portion of the just
Excels the sinner's gold.
2 The wicked borrows of his friends,
But ne'er designs to pay;
The saint is merciful and lends,
Nor turns the poor away.
3 His alms with liberal heart he gives
Amongst the sons of need;
His memory to long ages lives,
And blessed is his seed.
4 His lips abhor to talk profane,
To slander or defraud;
His ready tongue declares to men
What he has learn'd of God.
5 The law and gospel of the Lord
Deep in his heart abide;
Led by the spirit and the word
His feet shall never slide.
6 When sinners fall, the righteous stand,
Preserv'd from every snare;
They shall possess the promis'd land,
And dwell forever there. Scripture: Psalm 37:16 Languages: English
Charity to the poor; or Religion in words and Deeds
Charity to the poor; or Religion in words and Deeds
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #73 (1787) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience; Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience First Line: Why do the wealthy wicked boast Lyrics: 1 Why do the wealthy wicked boast,
And grow profanely bold?
The meanest portion of the just
Excels the sinner's gold.
2 The wicked borrows of his friends,
But ne'er designs to pay;
The saint is merciful and lends,
Nor turns the poor away.
3 His alms with liberal heart he gives
Amongst the sons of need;
His memory to long ages lives,
And blessed is his seed.
4 His lips abhor to talk profane,
To slander or defraud;
His ready tongue declares to men
What he has learn'd of God.
5 The law and gospel of the Lord
Deep in his heart abide;
Led by the spirit and the word
His feet shall never slide.
6 When sinners fall, the righteous stand,
Preserv'd from every snare;
They shall possess the promis'd land,
And dwell forever there. Scripture: Psalm 37:16 Languages: English
Charity to the poor; or Religion in words and Deeds
The Way and End of the Righteous and the Wicked
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #74a (1786) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience; Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience First Line: My God, the steps of pious men Lyrics: 1 My God, the steps of pious men
Are order'd by thy will:
Though they should fall, they rise again,
Thy Hand supports them still.
2 The Lord delights to see their ways,
Their virtue he approves:
He'll ne'er deprive them of his grace,
Nor leave the men he loves.
3 The heavenly heritage is theirs,
Their portion and their home;
He feasts them now, and makes them heirs
Of blessings long to come.
4 Wait on the Lord, ye sons of men,
Nor fear when tyrants frown;
Ye shall confess their pride was vain,
When justice casts them down.
Pause.
5 The haughty sinner have I seen
Nor fearing man nor God,
Like a tall bay-tree, fair and green,
Spreading his arms abroad:
6 And lo, he vanish'd from the ground,
Destroy'd by hands unseen;
Nor root, nor branch, nor leaf was found
Where all that pride had been.
7 But mark the man of righteousness,
His several steps attend;
True pleasure runs thro' all his ways,
And peaceful is his end. Scripture: Psalm 37:23-37 Languages: English
The Way and End of the Righteous and the Wicked
The Way and End of the Righteous and the Wicked
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #74a (1787) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience; Patience under Persecution; Saints patience and world's hatred; World's Hatred and Saints Patience First Line: My God, the steps of pious men Lyrics: 1 My God, the steps of pious men
Are order'd by thy will:
Though they should fall, they rise again,
Thy Hand supports them still.
2 The Lord delights to see their ways,
Their virtue he approves:
He'll ne'er deprive them of his grace,
Nor leave the men he loves.
3 The heavenly heritage is theirs,
Their portion and their home;
He feasts them now, and makes them heirs
Of blessings long to come.
4 Wait on the Lord, ye sons of men,
Nor fear when tyrants frown;
Ye shall confess their pride was vain,
When justice casts them down.
Pause.
5 The haughty sinner have I seen
Nor fearing man nor God,
Like a tall bay-tree, fair and green,
Spreading his arms abroad:
6 And lo, he vanish'd from the ground,
Destroy'd by hands unseen;
Nor root, nor branch, nor leaf was found
Where all that pride had been.
7 But mark the man of righteousness,
His several steps attend;
True pleasure runs thro' all his ways,
And peaceful is his end. Scripture: Psalm 37:23-37 Languages: English
The Way and End of the Righteous and the Wicked
Patience, O, 'tis a grace divine
Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #345 (1871) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Patience Languages: English
Patience, O, 'tis a grace divine
Patience! O what a grace divine
Hymnal: The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies #378 (1833) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Patience
Patience! O what a grace divine
Contentment and patience from the example of Christ
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CCXVII (1799) Topics: Contentment And patience First Line: By various maxims, forms, and rules Lyrics: 1 By various maxims, forms, and rules,
That pass for wisdom in the schools,
I strove my passion to refrain;
But all my efforts prov'd in vain.
2 But since the Saviour I have known,
My rules are all reduc'd to one;
I keep my Lord by faith in view,
Which strength supplies and motives too.
3 I see him lead a suff'ring life,
Patient amidst reproach and strife;
And from this pattern courage take
To bear and suffer for his sake.
4 Upon the cross I see him bleed,
And by the fight from guilt am freed;
This fight destroys the life of sin,
And quickens heav'nly life within.
5 To look to Jesus as he rose,
Confirms my faith, disarms my foes;
Satan I shame and overcome,
By pointing to my Saviour's tomb.
6 Exalted on his glorious throne,
I see him make my cause his own;
Then all my anxious cares subside,
For Jesus lives, and will provide.
Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Languages: English
Contentment and patience from the example of Christ
The long-suffering, or Patience of God
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #XVI (1792) Topics: Patience of God admired First Line: Lord, and am I yet alive Lyrics: 1 Lord, and am I yet alive,
Not in torments, not in hell!
Still doth thy good spirit strive!
With the chief of sinners dwell!
Tell it. unto sinners, tell,
I am, I am out of hell!
2 Yes, I still lift up mine eyes,
Will not of thy love despair;
Still in spite of sin, I rise,
Still I bow to thee in prayer.
Tell it, unto sinners, tell,
I am, I am out of hell!
3 O the length and breadth of love!
Jesus, Savior, can it be?
All thy mercies height I prove;
All the depth is seen in me.
Tell it, unto sinners, tell,
I am, I am out of hell!
4 See a bush, that burns with fire
Unconsum'd amid the flame!
Turn aside th' sight to admire,
I the living wonder am.
Tell it, unto sinners, tell,
I am, I am out of hell!
5 See a stone that hangs in air!
See a spark in ocean live!
Kept alive with death so near,
I to God the glory give:
Ever tell—to sinners tell,
I am, I am out of hell. Languages: English
The long-suffering, or Patience of God
Contentment and patience from the example of Christ
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CCXVII (1802) Topics: Contentment And patience First Line: By various maxims, forms, and rules Lyrics: 1 By various maxims, forms, and rules,
That pass for wisdom in the schools,
I strove my passion to refrain;
But all my efforts prov'd in vain.
2 But since the Saviour I have known,
My rules are all reduc'd to one;
I keep my Lord by faith in view,
Which strength supplies and motives too.
3 I see him lead a suff'ring life,
Patient amidst reproach and strife;
And from this pattern courage take
To bear and suffer for his sake.
4 Upon the cross I see him bleed,
And by the fight from guilt am freed;
This fight destroys the life of sin,
And quickens heav'nly life within.
5 To look to Jesus as he rose,
Confirms my faith, disarms my foes;
Satan I shame and overcome,
By pointing to my Saviour's tomb.
6 Exalted on his glorious throne,
I see him make my cause his own;
Then all my anxious cares subside,
For Jesus lives, and will provide.
Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Languages: English
Contentment and patience from the example of Christ
Meekness and patience
Hymnal: New Hymn and Tune Book #129b (1889) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Duties and Trials Patience and Resignation First Line: Thou Lamb of God, thou Prince of Peace Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 Languages: English
Meekness and patience
Patience of Jesus
Author: Sir Edward Denny Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #196 (1891) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christ Patience of First Line: What grace, O Lord, and beauty shone Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-23 Languages: English
Patience of Jesus
Meekness and patience
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns for the use of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in America #756 (1872) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Duties and Trials Patience and Resignation First Line: Thou Lamb of God, thou Prince of peace Languages: English
Meekness and patience
Psalm 37 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.86 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Patience under persecutions; Saints patience and world's hatred; Sinner hatred and saint's patience; World's hatred and saint's patience First Line: Why should I vex my soul, and fret Lyrics:
Why should I vex my soul, and fret
To see the wicked rise?
Or envy sinners waxing great
By violence and lies?
As flowery grass, cut down at noon,
Before the ev'ning fades,
So shall their glories vanish soon
In everlasting shades.
Then let me make the Lord my trust,
And practise all that's good;
So shall I dwell among the just,
And he'll provide me food.
I to my God my ways commit,
And cheerful wait his will;
Thy hand, which guides my doubtful feet,
Shall my desires fulfil.
Mine innocence shalt thou display,
And make thy judgments known,
Fair as the light of dawning day,
And glorious as the noon.
The meek at last the earth possess,
And are the heirs of heav'n;
True riches, with abundant peace,
To humble souls are giv'n.
Rest in the Lord, and keep his way,
Nor let your anger rise,
Though Providence should long delay
To punish haughty vice.
Let sinners join to break your peace,
And plot, and rage, and foam;
The Lord derides them, for he sees
Their day of vengeance come.
They have drawn out the threat'ning sword,
Have bent the murd'rous bow,
To slay the men that fear the Lord,
And bring the righteous low.
My God shall break their bows, and burn
Their persecuting darts,
Shall their own swords against them turn,
And pain surprise their hearts.
Scripture: Psalm 37:1-15 Languages: English
Psalm 37 Part 1
Psalm 37 Part 2
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.87 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Patience under persecutions; Saints patience and world's hatred; Sinner hatred and saint's patience; World's hatred and saint's patience First Line: Why do the wealthy wicked boast Lyrics:
Why do the wealthy wicked boast,
And grow profanely bold?
The meanest portion of the just
Excels the sinner's gold.
The wicked borrows of his friends,
But ne'er designs to pay;
The saint is merciful and lends,
Nor turns the poor away.
His alms with lib'ral heart he gives
Amongst the sons of need;
His mem'ry to long ages lives,
And blessed is his seed.
His lips abhor to talk profane,
To slander or defraud;
His ready tongue declares to men
What he has learned of God.
The law and gospel of the Lord
Deep in his heart abide;
Led by the Spirit and the word,
His feet shall never slide.
When sinners fall, the righteous stand,
Preserved from every snare;
They shall possess the promised land,
And dwell for ever there.
Scripture: Psalm 37:16 Languages: English
Psalm 37 Part 2
Psalm 37 Part 3
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.88 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Patience under persecutions; Saints patience and world's hatred; Sinner hatred and saint's patience; World's hatred and saint's patience First Line: My God, the steps of pious men Lyrics:
My God, the steps of pious men
Are ordered by thy will;
Though they should fall, they rise again,
Thy hand supports them still.
The Lord delights to see their ways,
Their virtue he approves;
He'll ne'er deprive them of his grace,
Nor leave the men he loves.
The heav'nly heritage is theirs,
Their portion and their home;
He feeds them now, and makes them heirs
Of blessings long to come.
Wait on the Lord, ye sons of men,
Nor fear when tyrants frown;
Ye shall confess their pride was vain,
When justice casts them down.
The haughty sinner have I seen,
Nor fearing man nor God,
Like a tall bay-tree, fair and green,
Spreading his arms abroad.
And lo! he vanished from the ground,
Destroyed by hands unseen;
Nor root, nor branch, nor leaf was found
Where all that pride had been.
But mark the man of righteousness,
His several steps attend;
True pleasure runs through all his ways,
And peaceful is his end.
Scripture: Psalm 37:23-37 Languages: English
Psalm 37 Part 3
May Love Be Ours
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #564 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Patience; Patience; Patience First Line: Not for tongues of heaven's angels Refrain First Line: May love be ours, O Lord Lyrics: 1 Not for tongues of heaven's angels,
Not for wisdom to discern,
Not for faith that masters mountains,
For this better gift we yearn:
Refrain:
May love be ours, O Lord; may love be ours.
2 Love is humble, love is gentle,
Love is tender, true and kind;
Love is gracious, ever patient,
Generous of heart and mind. [Refrain]
3 Never jealous, never selfish,
Love will not rejoice in wrong;
Never boastful nor resentful,
Love believes and suffers long. [Refrain]
4 In the day this world is fading,
Faith and hope will play their part:
But when Christ is seen in glory,
Love shall reign in ev'ry heart. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: HEAVEN'S ANGELS
May Love Be Ours
Safe in your hands, O God who made me
Author: Michael Perry, 1942-1996 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #14 (1997) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Topics: Patience / Perseverance Lyrics: 1 Safe in your hands, O God who made me,
what can there be that I should fear?
You are my light and my salvation;
strong is your help when foes are near.
2 This I have prayed and will seek after,
that I may walk with God each day;
then will you give me your protection;
no trouble shall my heart dismay.
3 God of my life, my help, my Saviour,
father and mother now to me:
come, shield me from the threat of evil,
lift up my soul and set me free!
4 Teach me your way and lead me onwards,
save me from those who do me wrong;
give me the grace to wait with patience;
help me to trust, hold firm, be strong. Scripture: Psalm 27:9-17 Languages: English Tune Title: SAFE IN THE HANDS
Safe in your hands, O God who made me
Rejoice, All Ye Believers
Author: Laurentius Laurentii; Mrs. Sarah (Borthwick) Findlater Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #17 (1926) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Patience Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, all ye believers,
And let your lights appear!
The evening is advancing,
And darker night is near.
The Bridegroom is arising,
And soon He draweth nigh.
Up, watch, and pray, and wrestle,--
At midnight comes the cry!
2 The watchers on the mountain
Proclaim the Bridegroom near;
Go meet Him as He cometh,
With hallelujahs clear.
The marriage feast is waiting,
The gates wide open stand;
Up, up ye heirs of glory,
The Bridegroom is at hand!
3 Ye saints, who here in patience
Your cross and sufferings bore,
Shall live and reign forever,
When sorrow is no more.
Around the throne of glory
The Lamb ye shall behold,
In triumph cast before Him
Your diadems of gold!
4 Our Hope and Expectation,
O Jesus, now appear;
Arise, Thou Sun so longed for,
O'er this benighted sphere!
With hearts and hands uplifted,
We plead, O Lord, to see
The day of earth's redemption
That brings us unto Thee!
Amen.
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: HAF TRONES LAMPA FÄRDIG
Rejoice, All Ye Believers
Hear my pray'r, O heavenly Father
Author: Harriet Parr Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #33 (1899) Topics: God Patience of Lyrics: 1 Hear my pray'r, O heavenly Father,
Ere we lay me down to sleep;
Bid Thy angels, pure and holy,
Round my bed their vigil keep.
2 Great by sins are, but Thy mercy
Far outweighs them every one;
Down before Thy cross I cast them,
Trusting in Thy help alone.
3 Keep me, through this night of peril,
Underneath its boundless shade;
Take me to Thy rest, I pray Thee,
When my pilgrimage is made!
4 None shall measure out Thy patience
By the span of human thought;
None shall bound the tender mercies
Which Thy Holy Son hath wrought.
5 Pardon all my past transgressions;
Give me strength for days to come;
Guide and guard me with Thy blessing,
Till Thine angels bid me home!
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: WRAYSBURY
Hear my pray'r, O heavenly Father
Why should I vex my Soul, and fret
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P37a (1766) Topics: Patience under persecutions; World's Hatred, and Saints Patience Lyrics: 1 Why should I vex my Soul, and fret
To see the Wicked rise?
Or envy Sinners waxing great
By Violence and Lies.
2 As flowery Grass cut down at Noon,
Before the Evening fades,
So shall their Glories vanish soon
In everlasting Shades.
3 Then let me make the Lord my Trust,
And practise all that's good;
So shall I dwell among the Just,
And he'll provide me Food.
4 I to my GOD my Ways commit,
And chearful wait his Will;
Thy Hand, which guides my doubtful Feet,
Shall my Desires fulfil.
5 Mine Innocence shalt thou display,
And make thy Judgments known,
Fair as the Light of dawning Day,
And glorious as the Noon.
6 The Meek at last the Earth possess,
And are the Heirs of Heav'n;
True Riches, with abundant Peace,
To humble Souls are giv'n.
Pause.
7 Rest in the Lord, and keep his Way,
Nor let your Anger rise,
Tho' Providence should long delay
To punish haughty Vice.
8 Let Sinners join to break your Peace,
And plot, and rage, and foam;
The Lord derides them, for he sees
Their Day of Vengeance come.
9 They have drawn out the threat'ning Sword,
Have bent the murd'rous Bow,
To slay the Men that fear the Lord,
And bring the Righteous low.
10 My GOD shall break their Bows, and burn
Their persecuting Darts;
Shall their own Swords against them turn,
And Pain surprize their Hearts. Scripture: Psalm 37:1-15 Languages: English
Why should I vex my Soul, and fret
Why do the wealthy Wicked boast
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P37b (1766) Topics: Patience under persecutions; World's Hatred, and Saints Patience Lyrics: 1 Why do the wealthy Wicked boast,
And grow profanely bold?
The meanest Portion of the Just
Excels the Sinner's Gold.
2 The Wicked borrows of his Friends,
But ne'er designs to pay;
The Saint is merciful and lends,
Nor turns the Poor away.
3 His Alms with lib'ral Heart he gives
Amongst the Sons of Need;
His Mem'ry to long Ages lives,
And blessed is his Seed.
4 His Lips abhor to talk prophane,
To slander or defraud;
His ready Tongue declares to Men
What he has learn'd of GOD.
5 The Law and Gospel of the Lord
Deep in his Heart abide;
Led by the Spirit, and the Word,
His Feet shall never slide.
6 When Sinners fall, the Righteous stand,
Preserv'd from ev'ry Snare;
They shall possess the promis'd Land,
And dwell for ever there. Scripture: Psalm 37:16-31 Languages: English
Why do the wealthy Wicked boast
My GOD, the Steps of pious Men
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P37c (1766) Topics: Patience under persecutions; World's Hatred, and Saints Patience Lyrics: 1 My GOD, the Steps of pious Men
Are order'd by thy Will;
Tho' they should fall, they rise again,
Thy Hand supports them still.
2 The Lord delights to see their Ways,
Their Virtue he approves;
He'll ne'er deprive them of his Grace,
Nor leave the Man he loves.
3 The heav'nly Heritage is theirs,
Their Portion and their Home;
He feeds them now, and makes them Heirs
Of Blessings long to come.
4 Wait on the Lord, ye Sons of Men,
Nor fear when Tyrants frown;
Ye shall confess their Pride was vain,
When Justice casts them down.
Pause.
5 The haughty Sinner have I seen,
Nor fearing Man nor God,
Like a tall Bay-Tree fair and green,
Spreading his Arms abroad.
6 And, lo! he vanish'd from the Ground,
Destroy'd by Hands unseen;
Nor Root, nor Branch, nor Leaf was found
Where all that Pride had been.
7 But mark the Man of Righteousness,
His sev'ral Steps attend;
True Pleasure runs thro' all his Ways,
And peaceful is his End. Scripture: Psalm 37:23-37 Languages: English
My GOD, the Steps of pious Men
When Lawless People Thrive
Author: Christopher Idle Hymnal: Christian Worship #37A (2021) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: Patience Lyrics: 1 When lawless people thrive
and wrong suppresses right,
remember they will fade away
and wither overnight.
Commit your life to God,
and trust the LORD to make
the justice of your righteous cause
shine clear for his name's sake.
2 Be still before the LORD;
in patience learn to wait
and never fret if crime succeeds
and some grow rich and great.
For jealous discontent
tends only to destroy;
the meek who look to God their LORD
a kingdom shall enjoy.
3 The godless borrow much
and cannot then pay back;
the righteous give, and give again,
are blessed, and have no lack.
The saints whose lives are true
can turn away from wrong;
God's Word is hidden in their heart,
God's wisdom guides their tongue.
4 I've seen a boasting thief
grow like a weed apace;
but when I passed that way again
I looked, but found no trace.
My steps are from the LORD
who helps my feet to stand.
I stumble but I do not fall;
my God shall hold my hand.
5 Salvation is from God
in times of blatant wrong,
and all who seek his shelter find
a refuge safe and strong.
So fully trust the LORD;
shun evil, follow right:
God gives you all your heart's desire
when he is your delight. Scripture: Psalm 37 Languages: English Tune Title: DINBYCH
When Lawless People Thrive
Charity to the Poor; or, Religionin Words and Deeds
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #68 (1740) Topics: Patience under persecutions; World's Hatred, and Saints Patience First Line: Why do the wealthy Wicked boast Lyrics: 1 Why do the wealthy Wicked boast,
And grow profanely bold?
The meanest Portion of the Just
Excels the Sinner's Gold.
2 The Wicked borrows of his Friends,
But ne'er designs to pay;
The Saint is merciful and lends,
Nor turns the Poor away.
3 His Alms with lib'ral Heart he gives
Amongst the Sons of Need;
His Mem'ry to long Ages lives,
And blessed is his Seed.
4 His Lips abhor to talk prophane,
To slander or defraud;
His ready Tongue declares to Men
What he has learn'd of GOD.
5 The Law and Gospel of the Lord
Deep in his Heart abide;
Led by the Spirit, and the Word,
His Feet shall never slide.
6 When Sinners fall, the Righteous stand,
Preserv'd from ev'ry Snare;
They shall possess the promis'd Land,
And dwell for ever there. Scripture: Psalm 37:16-31 Languages: English
Charity to the Poor; or, Religionin Words and Deeds
The Way and End of the Righteous and the Wicked
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #69 (1740) Topics: Patience under persecutions; World's Hatred, and Saints Patience First Line: My GOD, the Steps of pious Men Lyrics: 1 My GOD, the Steps of pious Men
Are order'd by thy Will;
Tho' they should fall, they rise again,
Thy hHand supports them still.
2 The Lord delights to see their Ways,
Their Virtue he approves;
He'll ne'er deprive them of his Grace,
Nor leave the Man he loves.
3 The heav'nly Heritage is theirs,
Their Portion and their Home;
He feeds them now, and makes them Heirs
Of Blessings long to come.
4 Wait on the Lord, ye Sons of Men,
Nor fear when Tyrants frown;
Ye shall confess their Pride was vain,
When Justice casts them down.
Pause.
5 The haughty Sinner have I seen,
Nor fearing Man nor God,
Like a tall Bay-Tree fair and green,
Spreading his Arms abroad.
6 And, lo! he vanish'd from the Ground,
Destroy'd by Hands unseen;
Nor Root, nor Branch, nor Leaf was found
Where all that Pride had been.
7 But mark the Man of Righteousness,
His sev'ral Steps attend;
True Pleasure runs thro' all his Ways,
And peaceful is his End. Scripture: Psalm 37:23-37 Languages: English
The Way and End of the Righteous and the Wicked
The Church's Complaint in Persecution
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #77 (1786) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Patience under Persecution First Line: Lord, we have heard thy works of old Lyrics: 1 Lord, we have heard thy works of old,
Thy works of power and grace,
When to our ears our fathers told,
The wonder of their days.
2 They saw the beauteous churches rise,
The spreading gospel run;
While light and glory from the skies
Through all their temples shone.
3 In God they boasted all the day,
And in a cheerful throng
Did thousands meet to praise and pray,
And grace was all their song.
4 But now our souls are seiz'd with shame,
Confusion fills our face,
To hear the enemy blaspheme,
And fools reproach thy grace.
5 Yet have we not forgot our God,
Nor falsely dealt with heaven,
Nor have our steps declin'd the road
Of duty thou hast given.
6 Though dragons all around us roar
With their destructive breath,
And thine own hand has bruis'd us sore,
Hard by the gates of death.
Pause.
7 We are expos'd all day to die,
As martyrs for thy name;
As sheep for slaughter bound we lie,
And wait the kindling flame.
8 Awake, arise, almighty Lord,
Why sleeps thy wonted grace?
Why should we look like men abhor'd,
Or banish'd from thy face?
9 Wilt thou forever cast us off,
And still neglect our cries?
Forever hide thine heavenly love
From our afflicted eyes?
10 Down to the dust our soul is bow'd,
And dies upon the ground;
Rise for our help, rebuke the proud,
And all their powers confound.
11 Redeem us from perpetual shame,
Our Saviour and our God;
We plead the honours of thy name,
The merits of thy blood. Scripture: Psalm 44:1-3 Languages: English
The Church's Complaint in Persecution
The Church's Complaint in Persecution
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #77 (1790) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Patience under Persecution First Line: Lord, we have heard thy works of old Lyrics: 1 Lord, we have heard thy works of old,
Thy works of power and grace,
When to our ears our fathers told,
The wonder of their days.
2 They saw the beauteous churches rise,
The spreading gospel run;
While light and glory from the skies
Through all their temples shone.
3 In God they boasted all the day,
And in a cheerful throng
Did thousands meet to praise and pray,
And grace was all their song.
4 But now our souls are seiz'd with shame,
Confusion fills our face,
To hear the enemy blaspheme,
And fools reproach thy grace.
5 Yet have we not forgot our God,
Nor falsely dealt with heaven,
Nor have our steps declin'd the road
Of duty thou hast given.
6 Though dragons all around us roar
With their destructive breath,
And thine own hand has bruis'd us sore,
Hard by the gates of death.
Pause.
7 We are expos'd all day to die,
As martyrs for thy name;
As sheep for slaughter bound we lie,
And wait the kindling flame.
8 Awake, arise, almighty Lord,
Why sleeps thy wonted grace?
Why should we look like men abhor'd,
Or banish'd from thy face?
9 Wilt thou forever cast us off,
And still neglect our cries?
Forever hide thine heavenly love
From our afflicted eyes?
10 Down to the dust our soul is bow'd,
And dies upon the ground;
Rise for our help, rebuke the proud,
And all their powers confound.
11 Redeem us from perpetual shame,
Our Saviour and our God;
We plead the honours of thy name,
The merits of thy blood. Scripture: Psalm 44:1-3 Languages: English
The Church's Complaint in Persecution
The Church's Complaint in Persecution
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #83 (1786) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Patience under Persecution First Line: Lord, we have heard thy works of old Lyrics: 1 Lord, we have heard thy works of old,
Thy works of power and grace,
When to our ears our fathers told,
The wonder of their days.
2 They saw the beauteous churches rise,
The spreading gospel run;
While light and glory from the skies
Through all their temples shone.
3 In God they boasted all the day,
And in a cheerful throng
Did thousands meet to praise and pray,
And grace was all their song.
4 But now our souls are seiz'd with shame,
Confusion fills our face,
To hear the enemy blaspheme,
And fools reproach thy grace.
5 Yet have we not forgot our God,
Nor falsely dealt with heaven,
Nor have our steps declin'd the road
Of duty thou hast given.
6 Though dragons all around us roar
With their destructive breath,
And thine own hand has bruis'd us sore,
Hard by the gates of death.
Pause.
7 We are expos'd all day to die,
As martyrs for thy name;
As sheep for slaughter bound we lie,
And wait the kindling flame.
8 Awake, arise, almighty Lord,
Why sleeps thy wonted grace?
Why should we look like men abhor'd,
Or banish'd from thy face?
9 Wilt thou forever cast us off,
And still neglect our cries?
Forever hide thine heavenly love
From our afflicted eyes?
10 Down to the dust our soul is bow'd,
And dies upon the ground;
Rise for our help, rebuke the proud,
And all their powers confound.
11 Redeem us from perpetual shame,
Our Saviour and our God;
We plead the honours of thy name,
The merits of thy blood. Scripture: Psalm 44:1-3 Languages: English
The Church's Complaint in Persecution
The Church's Complaint in Persecution
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #83 (1787) Topics: Patience under Persecution; Patience under Persecution First Line: Lord, we have heard thy works of old Lyrics: 1 Lord, we have heard thy works of old,
Thy works of power and grace,
When to our ears our fathers told,
The wonder of their days.
2 They saw the beauteous churches rise,
The spreading gospel run;
While light and glory from the skies
Through all their temples shone.
3 In God they boasted all the day,
And in a cheerful throng
Did thousands meet to praise and pray,
And grace was all their song.
4 But now our souls are seiz'd with shame,
Confusion fills our face,
To hear the enemy blaspheme,
And fools reproach thy grace.
5 Yet have we not forgot our God,
Nor falsely dealt with heaven,
Nor have our steps declin'd the road
Of duty thou hast given.
6 Though dragons all around us roar
With their destructive breath,
And thine own hand has bruis'd us sore,
Hard by the gates of death.
Pause.
7 We are expos'd all day to die,
As martyrs for thy name;
As sheep for slaughter bound we lie,
And wait the kindling flame.
8 Awake, arise, almighty Lord,
Why sleeps thy wonted grace?
Why should we look like men abhor'd,
Or banish'd from thy face?
9 Wilt thou forever cast us off,
And still neglect our cries?
Forever hide thine heavenly love
From our afflicted eyes?
10 Down to the dust our soul is bow'd,
And dies upon the ground;
Rise for our help, rebuke the proud,
And all their powers confound.
11 Redeem us from perpetual shame,
Our Saviour and our God;
We plead the honours of thy name,
The merits of thy blood. Scripture: Psalm 44:1-3 Languages: English
The Church's Complaint in Persecution
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Hymnal: The Psalter #96 (1912) Topics: Patience First Line: Rest in the Lord and be thou still Lyrics: 1 Rest in the Lord and be thou still,
With patience wait His holy will,
Enduring to the end.
Fret not tho' sinners' gains increase;
forsake thy wrath, from anger cease;
It will to evil tend.
2 The evildoer soon shall die,
But those that on the Lord rely
Shall all the land obtain;
A little while and thou shalt see
That wicked men cut off shall be,
They shall be sought in vain.
3 Yea, thou shalt soon consider well
The place where they were wont to dwell,
And it shall not be found;
But saints shall all the land possess,
And find delight and happiness
where fruits of peace abound.
4 The vile may plot against the just
who in the Lord Jehovah trust,
But God will scorn them all;
The Lord their coming day shall see,
When broken all their pow'r shall be,
And ruin on them fall.
Scripture: Psalm 37 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSTON
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Oh, bless the Lord, my soul!
Hymnal: Christian Hymns #100 (1898) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: God the Father Patience of Lyrics: 1 Oh, bless the Lord, my soul!
His grace to thee proclaim!
And all that is within me join
To bless his holy name.
2 Oh, bless the Lord, my soul!
His mercies bear in mind!
Forget not all His benefits!
The Lord to thee is kind.
3 He will not always chide;
He will with patience wait;
His wrath is ever slow to rise,
And ready to abate.
4 He pardons all thy sins;
Prolongs thy feeble breath;
He healeth thine infirmities,
And ransoms thee from death.
5 He clothes thee with His love;
Upholds us with His truth;
And like the eagle He renews
The vigor of thy youth.
5 Then bless His holy name,
Whose grace hath made thee whole,
Whose loving-kindness crowns thy days:
Oh, bless the Lord, my soul! Languages: English Tune Title: BOYLSTON
Oh, bless the Lord, my soul!
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