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"Sweet hour"
Author: W. W. Walford Hymnal: Laudes Domini #62 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! Lyrics: 1 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me, at my Father's throne,
Make all my wants and wishes known;
In seasons of distress and grief,
My soul has often found relief,
And oft escaped the tempter's snare,
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
Thy wings shall my petition bear
To him, whose truth and faithfulness
Engage the waiting soul to bless:
And, since he bids me seek his face,
Believe his word, and trust his grace,
I'll cast on him my every care,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer! Languages: English Tune Title: SWEET HOUR
"Sweet hour"
"Behold he prays"
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Laudes Domini #69 (1888) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Prayer is the soul's sincere desire Lyrics: 1 Prayer is the soul's sincere desire,
Uttered or unexpressed;
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 an eye,
When none but God is near.
3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech
That infant lips can try;
Prayer the sublimest strains that reach
The Majesty on high.
4 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath,
The Christian's native air:
His watchword at the gates of death--
He enters heaven with prayer.
5 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice,
Returning from his ways;
While angels in their songs rejoice,
And cry--"Behold he prays!"
6 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. Scripture: Ezekiel 36:37 Languages: English Tune Title: BYEFIELD
"Behold he prays"
Prayer has power
Author: John A. Wallace Hymnal: Laudes Domini #32 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: There is an eye that never sleeps Lyrics: 1 There is an eye that never sleeps
Beneath the wing of night;
There is an ear that never shuts
When sink the beams of light.
2 There is an arm that never tires,
When human strength gives way;
There is a love that never fails,
When earthly loves decay.
3 That eye is fixed on seraph throngs;
That arm upholds the sky;
That ear is filled with angel songs;
That love is throned on high.
4 But there's a power which man can wield
When mortal aid is vain,
That eye, that arm, that love to reach,
That listening ear to gain.
5 That power is prayer, which soars on high,
Through Jesus, to the throne;
And moves the hand which moves the world,
To bring salvation down! Languages: English Tune Title: SOUTHPORT
Prayer has power
The hour of prayer
Author: Charlotte Elliott Hymnal: Laudes Domini #39 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: My God, is any hour so sweet Lyrics: 1 My God, is any hour so sweet,
From blush of morn to evening star,
As that which calls me to thy feet
The hour of prayer?
2 Then is my strength by thee renewed;
Then are my sins by thee forgiven;
Then dost thou cheer my solitude,
With hopes of heaven.
3 No words can tell what sweet relief
Here for my every want I find;
What strength for warfare, balm for grief,
What peace of mind!
4 Hushed is each doubt, gone every fear;
My spirit seems in heaven to stay;
And ev'n the penitential tear
Is wiped away.
5 Lord, till I reach yon blissful shore,
No privilege so dear shall be
As thus my inmost soul to pour
In prayer to thee. Languages: English Tune Title: RISEHOLME
The hour of prayer
A prayer in need
Author: John Newton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #47 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Come, my soul, thy suit prepare Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare,
Jesus loves to answer prayer;
He himself has bid thee pray,
Therefore will not say thee nay.
2 With my burden I begin:
Lord! remove this load of sin;
Let thy blood, for sinners spilt,
Set my conscience free from guilt.
3 Lord! I come to thee for rest;
Take possession of my breast;
There, thy blood-bought right maintain,
And, without a rival, reign.
4 While I am a pilgrim here,
Let thy love my spirit cheer;
As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend,
Lead me to my journey's end.
5 Show me what I have to do,
Every hour my strength renew;
Let me live a life of faith,
Let me die thy people's death. Languages: English Tune Title: HENDON
A prayer in need
What is Prayer?
Author: Montgomery Hymnal: The Hymn Book of the African Methodist Episcopal Church #910 (1877) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Prayer is the soul's sincere desire Languages: English
What is Prayer?
"The sacred fire"
Hymnal: Laudes Domini #36 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Prayer is the breath of God in man Lyrics: 1 Prayer is the breath of God in man,
Returning whence it came;
Love is the sacred fire within,
And prayer the rising flame.
2 It gives the burdened spirit case,
And soothes the troubled breast;
Yields comfort to the mourning soul,
And to the weary rest.
3 When God inclines the heart to pray,
He hath an ear to hear;
To him there's music in a sigh,
And beauty in a tear.
4 The humble suppliant cannot fail
To have his wants supplied, Languages: English Tune Title: FARRANT
"The sacred fire"
God everywhere
Author: Oliver Holden Hymnal: Laudes Domini #46 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: They who seek the throne of grace Lyrics: 1 They who seek the throne of grace
Find that throne in every place;
If we live a life of prayer,
God is present everywhere.
2 In our sickness and our health,
In our want, or in our wealth,
If we look to God in prayer,
God is present everywhere.
3 When our earthly comforts fail,
When the foes of life prevail,
'Tis the time for earnest prayer;
God is present everywhere.
4 Then, my soul, in every strait,
To thy Father come, and wait;
He will answer every prayer:
God is present everywhere. Languages: English
God everywhere
The hour of prayer
Author: Charlotte Elliott Hymnal: Laudes Domini #62 (1888) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: My God, is any hour so sweet Lyrics: 1 My God, is any hour so sweet,
From blush of morn to evening star,
As that which calls me to thy feet--
The hour of prayer?
2 Then is my strength by thee renewed;
Then are my sins by thee forgiven;
Then dost thou cheer my solitude,
With hopes of heaven.
3 No words can tell want sweet relief
Here for my every want I find:
What strength for warfare, balm for grief,
What peace of mind!
4 Hush is each doubt, gone every fear;
My spirit seems in heaven to stay;
And ev'n the penitential tear
Is wiped away.
5 Lord, till I reach yon blissful shore,
No privilege so dear shall be
As thus my inmost soul to pour
In prayer to thee. Languages: English Tune Title: RISEHOLME
The hour of prayer
Continued meetings
Author: S. F. Smith Hymnal: Laudes Domini #60 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Welcome, days of solemn meeting Lyrics: 1 Welcome, days of solemn meeting;
Welcome, days of praise and prayer;
Far from earthly scenes retreating,
In your blessings we would share;
Sacred seasons,
In your blessings we would share.
2 Be thou near us, blessed Saviour,
Still at morn and eve the same;
Give us faith that cannot waver;
Kindle in us heaven's own flame;
Blessed Saviour,
Kindle in us heaven's own flame.
3 When the fervent heart is glowing,
Holy Spirit, hear that prayer:
When the song of praise is flowing,
Let that song thine impress bear;
Holy Spirit,
Let that song thine impress bear. Languages: English
Continued meetings
"The sacred fire"
Author: Benjamin Beddome Hymnal: Laudes Domini #67 (1888) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Prayer is the breath of God in man Lyrics: 1 Prayer is the breath of God in man,
Returning whence it came;
Love is the sacred fire within,
And prayer the rising flame.
2 It gives the burdened spirit ease,
And soothes the troubled breast;
Yields comfort to the mourning soul,
And to the weary rest.
3 When God inclines the heart to pray,
He hath an ear to hear;
To him there's music in a sigh,
And beauty in a tear.
5 The humble suppliant cannot fail
To have his wants supplied,
Since he for sinners intercedes,
Who once for sinners died. Scripture: Ezekiel 36:37 Languages: English Tune Title: FARRANT
"The sacred fire"
Prayer has power
Author: John A. Wallace Hymnal: Laudes Domini #71 (1888) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: There is an eye that never sleeps Lyrics: 1 There is an eye that never sleeps
Beneath the wing of night;
There is an ear that never shuts
When sink the beams of light.
2 There is an arm that never tires,
When human strength gives way;
There is a love that never fails,
When earthly loves decay.
3 That eye is fixed on seraph throngs;
That arm upholds the sky;
That ear is filled with angel songs;
That love is throned on high.
4 But there's a power which man can wield
When mortal aid is vain,
That eye, that arm, that love to reach,
That listening ear to gain.
5 That power is prayer, which soars on high,
Through Jesus, to the throne;
And moves the hand which moves the world,
To bring salvation down! Scripture: Psalm 121:4 Languages: English Tune Title: SOUTHPORT
Prayer has power
A Prayer in need
Author: John Newton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #78 (1888) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Come, my soul, thy suit prepare Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare,
Jesus loves to answer prayer;
He himself has bid thee pray,
Therefore will not say thee nay.
2 With my burden I begin:--
Lord! remove this load of sin;
Let thy blood, for sinners spilt,
Set my conscience free from guilt.
3 Lord! I come to thee for rest;
Take possession of my breast:
There, thy blood-bought right maintain,
And, without a rival, reign.
4 While I am a pilgrim here,
Let thy love my spirit cheer;
As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend,
Lead me to my journey's end.
5 Show me what I have to do,
Every hour my strength renew;
Let me live a life of faith,
Let me die thy people's death. Languages: English Tune Title: DALLAS
A Prayer in need
Prayer is the breath of God in man
Author: Benjamin Beddome Hymnal: The New Laudes Domini #153 (1892) Topics: Prayer and Invocation Languages: English Tune Title: FARRANT
Prayer is the breath of God in man
Prayer is the soul's sincere desire
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: The New Laudes Domini #155 (1892) Topics: Prayer and Invocation Languages: English Tune Title: BYEFIELD
Prayer is the soul's sincere desire
Lord's Prayer
Author: Montgomery Hymnal: The Hymn Book of the African Methodist Episcopal Church #921 (1877) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Our Heavenly Father, hear Languages: English
Lord's Prayer
The Hour of Prayer
Author: Bishop Payne Hymnal: The Hymn Book of the African Methodist Episcopal Church #931 (1877) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Haste thee! haste thee, hour divine! Languages: English
The Hour of Prayer
Prayer for Quickening Grace
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Hymn Book of the African Methodist Episcopal Church #937 (1877) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: O sun of Righteousness divine Languages: English
Prayer for Quickening Grace
Lord's Prayer
Author: Judson Hymnal: The Hymn Book of the African Methodist Episcopal Church #938 (1877) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Our Father, God, who art in heaven Languages: English
Lord's Prayer
The Lord's Prayer
Hymnal: The Hymn Book of the African Methodist Episcopal Church #939 (1877) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Father, adored in worlds above Languages: English
The Lord's Prayer
Prayer at Dawn of Day
Hymnal: The Hymn Book of the African Methodist Episcopal Church #940 (1877) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: How sweet the melting lay Languages: English
Prayer at Dawn of Day
Retirement
Author: Mrs. Phoebe H. Brown Hymnal: Laudes Domini #31 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: I love to steal awhile away Lyrics: 1 I love to steal awhile away
From every cumbering care,
And spend the hours of setting day
In humble, grateful prayer.
2 I love in solitude to shed
The penitential tear,
And all his promises to plead,
Where none but God can hear.
3 I love to think on mercies past,
And future good implore,
And all my cares and sorrows cast
On him whom I adore.
4 I love by faith to take a view
Of brighter scenes in heaven;
The prospect doth my strength renew,
While here by tempests driven.
5 Thus, when life's toilsome day is o'er,
May its departing ray
Be calm as this impressive hour,
And lead to endless day. Languages: English Tune Title: WOODSTOCK
Retirement
Retirement
Hymnal: Laudes Domini #37 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Far from the world, O Lord, I flee Lyrics: 1 Far from the world, O Lord, I flee,
From strife and tumult far;
From scenes where Satan wages Still
His most successful war.
2 The calm retreat, the silent shade,
With prayer and praise agree;
And seem by thy great bounty made
For those who follow thee.
3 There, if thy Spirit touch the soul,
And grace her mean abode;
Oh! with what peace, and joy, and love,
She then communes with God.
4 Author and Guardian of my life!
Sweet Source of light divine, Languages: English Tune Title: FARRANT
Retirement
Quiet communion
Author: Ray Palmer Hymnal: Laudes Domini #43 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Stealing from the world away Lyrics: 1 Stealing from the world away,
We are come to seek thy face;
Kindly meet us, Lord, we pray,
Grant us thy reviving grace.
2 Yonder stars that gild the sky
Shine but with a borrowed light;
We, unless thy light be nigh,
Wander, wrapt in gloomy night.
3 Sun of Righteousness! dispel
All our darkness, doubts, and fears;
May thy light within us dwell,
Till eternal day appears.
4 Warm our hearts in prayer and praise,
Lift our every thought above;
Hear the grateful songs we raise,
Fill us with thy perfect love. Languages: English Tune Title: DIJON
Quiet communion
"The throne of grace"
Author: John Newton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #51 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Behold the throne of grace! Lyrics: 1 Behold the throne of grace!
The promise calls me near;
There Jesus shows a smiling face,
And waits to answer prayer.
2 That rich atoning blood,
Which sprinkled round I see,
Provides for those who come to God
An all-prevailing plea.
3 My soul! ask what thou wilt;
Thou canst not be too bold:
Since his own blood for thee he spilt,
What else can he withhold?
4 Thine image, Lord, bestow,
Thy presence and thy love;
I ask to serve thee here below,
And reign with thee above.
5 Teach me to live by faith;
Conform my will to thine:
Let me victorious be in death,
And then in glory shine. Languages: English
"The throne of grace"
Importunity
Author: John Newton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #52 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Jesus, who knows full well Lyrics: 1 Jesus, who knows full well
The heart of every saint,
Invites us all our grief to tell,
To pray and never faint.
2 He bows his gracious ear,
We never plead in vain;
Then let us wait till he appear,
And pray, and pray again.
3 Jesus, the Lord, will hear
His chosen when they cry;
Yes, though he may a while forbear,
He'll help them from on high.
4 Then let us earnest cry,
And never faint in prayer;
He sees, he hears, and, from on high,
Will make our cause his care. Languages: English Tune Title: LANGTON
Importunity
Gen. 32:26
Author: John Newton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #61 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Lord! I cannot let thee go Lyrics: 1 Lord! I cannot let thee go,
Till a blessing thou bestow;
Do not turn away thy face,
Mine's an urgent, pressing case.
2 Once a sinner, near despair,
Sought thy mercy-seat by prayer;
Mercy heard and set him free
Lord! that mercy came to me.
3 Many days have passed since then,
Many changes I have seen;
Yet have been upheld till now,
Who could hold me up but thou?
4 Thou hast helped in every need
This emboldens me to plead;
After so much mercy past,
Canst thou let me sink at last?
5 No--I must maintain my hold;
'Tis thy goodness makes me bold;
I can no denial take,
Since I plead for Jesus' sake. Languages: English Tune Title: HORTON
Gen. 32:26
God everywhere
Author: Oliver Holden Hymnal: Laudes Domini #76 (1888) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: They who seek the throne of grace Lyrics: 1 They who seek the throne of grace
Find that throne in every place;
If we live a life of prayer,
God is present everywhere.
2 In our sickness and our health,
In our want, or in our wealth,
If we look to God in prayer,
God is present everywhere.
3 When our earthly comforts fail,
When the foes of life prevail,
'Tis the time for earnest prayer;
God is present everywhere.
4 Then, my soul, in every strait,
To thy Father come, and wait;
He will answer every prayer:
God is present everywhere. Languages: English Tune Title: HALL
God everywhere
Watchfulness and Prayer
Author: Steele Hymnal: The Hymn Book of the African Methodist Episcopal Church #942 (1877) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Alas! what hourly dangers rise Scripture: Matthew 24:41 Languages: English
Watchfulness and Prayer
Is any afflicted? Let him pray
Author: Beddome Hymnal: The Hymn Book of the African Methodist Episcopal Church #943 (1877) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Prayer is the breath of God in man Languages: English
Is any afflicted? Let him pray
"Two or three"
Author: Thomas Hastings Hymnal: Laudes Domini #33 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Wherever two or three may meet Lyrics: 1 Wherever two or three may meet,
To worship in thy name,
Bending beneath thy mercy-seat,
This promise they may claim:
2 Jesus in love will condescend
To bless the hallowed place;
The Saviour will himself attend,
And show his smiling face.
3 How bright the assurance! gracious Lord,
Fountain of peace and love,
Fulfill to us thy precious word,
Thy loving-kindness prove. Languages: English Tune Title: SOUTHPORT
"Two or three"
"Come, Lord"
Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: Laudes Domini #34 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Come, thou Desire of all thy saints! Lyrics: 1 Come, thou Desire of all thy saints!
Our humble strains attend,
While with our praises and complaints,
Low at thy feet we bend.
2 How should our songs, like those above,
With warm devotion rise!
How should our souls, on wings of love,
Mount upward to the skies!
3 Come, Lord! thy love alone can raise
In us the heavenly flame;
Then shall our lips resound thy praise,
Our hearts adore thy name.
4 Dear Saviour, let thy glory shine,
And fill thy dwellings here,
Till life, and love, and joy divine
A heaven on earth appear. Languages: English Tune Title: HYMN
"Come, Lord"
Evening psalm
Author: Gilbert Rorison Hymnal: Laudes Domini #40 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Three in One, and One in Three Lyrics: 1 There is One, and One in Three,
Ruler of the earth and sea,
Hear us, while we lift to thee
Holy chant and psalm.
2 Light of lights; with morning, shine;
Lift on us thy light divine;
And let charity benign
Breathe on us her balm.
3 Light of light; when falls the even,
Let it close on sin forgiven;
Fold us in the peace of heaven,
Shed a vesper calm.
4 Three in One, and One in Three,
Darkling here we worship thee;
With the saints hereafter we
Hope to bear the palm. Languages: English Tune Title: GREY
Evening psalm
Jesus, have mercy
Author: Reginald Heber Hymnal: Laudes Domini #41 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Lord of mercy and of might Lyrics: 1 Lord of mercy and of might,
Of mankind the life and light,
Maker, Teacher, Infinite;
Jesus, hear and save!
2 Strong Creator, Saviour mild,
Humbled to a moral child,
Captive, beaten, bound, reviled;
Jesus, hear and save!
3 Throned above celestial things,
Borne aloft on angels' wings,
Lord of lords, and King of kings,
Jesus, hear and save!
4 Soon to come to earth again,
Judge of angels and of men,
Hear us now, and hear us then,
Jesus, hear and save! Languages: English Tune Title: GREY
Jesus, have mercy
Psalm 23
Author: James Merrick Hymnal: Laudes Domini #42 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: To thy pastures fair and large Lyrics: 1 To thy pastures fair and large,
Heavenly Shepherd, lead thy charge,
And my couch, with tenderest care,
"Mid the springing grass prepare.
2 When I faint with summer's heat,
Thou shalt guide my weary feet
To the streams that still and slow,
Through the verdant meadows flow.
3 Safe the dreary vale I trade,
By the shades of death o'erspread,
With thy rod and staff supplied,
This my guard and that my guide.
4 Constant to my latest end,
Thou my footsteps shall attend;
And shalt bid thy hallowed dome
Yield me an eternal home. Languages: English Tune Title: DIJON
Psalm 23
Redeeming Love
Author: George Burder Hymnal: Laudes Domini #44 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Sweet the time, exceeding sweet! Lyrics: 1 Sweet the time, exceeding sweet!
When the saints together meet,
When the Saviour is the theme,
When they joy to sing of him.
2 Sing we then eternal love,
Such as did the Father move:
He beheld the world undone,
Loved the world, and gave his Son.
3 Sing the Son's amazing love;
How he left the realms above,
Took our nature and our place,
Lived and died to save our race.
4 Sing we, too, the Spirit's love;
With our stubborn hearts he strove,
Filled our minds with grief and fear,
Brought the precious Saviour near.
5 Sweet the place, exceeding sweet,
Where the saints in glory meet;
Where the Saviour's still the theme,
Where they see and sing of him. Languages: English Tune Title: INNOCENTS
Redeeming Love
"Thy face we seek"
Author: William Hammond Hymnal: Laudes Domini #45 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Lord, we come before thee now Lyrics: 1 Lord, we come before thee now,
At thy feet we humbly bow;
Oh, do not our suit disdain!
Shall we seek thee, Lord, in vain?
2 Lord, on thee our souls depend,
In compassion now descend;
Fill our hearts with thy rich grace,
Tune our lips to sing thy praise.
3 In thine own appointed way,
Now we seek thee; here we stay;
Lord, we know not how to go,
Till a blessing thou bestow.
4 Comfort those who weep and mourn;
Let the time of joy return;
Those that are cast down lift up;
Make them strong in faith and hope.
5 Grant that all may seek and find
Thee a God supremely kind;
Heal the sick; the captive free;
Let us all rejoice in thee. Languages: English Tune Title: HENDON
"Thy face we seek"
The mercy seat
Author: Hugh Stowell Hymnal: Laudes Domini #48 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: From every stormy wind that blows Lyrics: 1 From every stormy wind that blows,
From every swelling tide of woes,
There is a calm, a sure retreat;
'Tis found beneath the mercy-seat.
2 There is a place where Jesus sheds
The oil of gladness on our heads,
A place than all besides more sweet;
It is the blood-bought mercy-seat.
3 There is a scene where spirits blend,
Where friend holds fellowship with friend;
Though sundered far, by faith they meet,
Around one common mercy-seat.
4 There, there, on eagle wings we soar,
And sense and skin molest no more,
And heaven comes down our souls to greet,
And glory crowns the mercy-seat!
5 Oh! let my hand forget her skill,
My tongue be silent, cold, and still,
This throbbing heart forget to beat,
If I forget the mercy-seat. Languages: English Tune Title: RETREAT
The mercy seat
"The evil hour"
Author: Michael Bruce Hymnal: Laudes Domini #49 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Where high the heavenly temple stands Lyrics: 1 Where high the heavenly temple stands,
The house of God not made with hands,
A great High Priest our nature wears,
The Guardian of mankind appears.
2 Though now ascended up on high,
He bends on earth a brother's eye;
Partaker of the human name,
He knows the frailty of our frame.
3 Our Father-sufferer yet retains
A fellow-feeling of our pains;
And still remembers, in the skies,
His tears, his agonies, and cries.
4 In every pang that rends the heart,
The Man of Sorrows had a part;
He sympathizes with our grief,
And to the sufferer sends relief.
5 With boldness, therefore, at the throne,
Let us make all our sorrows known;
And ask the aid of heavenly power,
To help us in the evil hour. Languages: English Tune Title: OBERLIN
"The evil hour"
"God pities"
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Laudes Domini #50 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Our heavenly Father calls Lyrics: 1 Our heavenly Father calls,
And Christ invites us near;
With both, our friendship shall be sweet,
And our communion dear.
2 God pities all our griefs:
He pardons every day;
Almighty to protect our souls,
And wise to guide our way.
3 How large his bounties are!
What various stores of good,
Diffused from our Redeemer's hand,
And purchased with his blood.
4 Jesus, our living Head,
We bless thy faithful care;
Our Advocate before the throne,
And our Forerunner there.
5 Here fix, my roving heart!
Here wait, my warmest love!
Till the communion be complete,
In nobler scenes above. Languages: English Tune Title: SHIRLAND
"God pities"
Humility
Author: D. C. Colesworthy Hymnal: Laudes Domini #53 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: While we lowly bow before thee Lyrics: 1 While we lowly bow before thee,
Wilt thou, gracious Saviour, hear?
We are poor and needy sinners,
Full of doubt and full of fear;
Gracious Saviour,
Make us humble and sincere.
2 Fill us with thy Holy Spirit;
Sanctify us by thy grace;
Oh, incline us more to love thee,
And in dust our souls abase.
Hear us, Saviour,
And unvail thy glorious face.
3 None in vain did ever ask thee
For the Spirit of thy love;
Hear us, then, dear Saviour, hear us;
Grant an answer from above;
Blessed Saviour,
Hear and answer from above.
Languages: English Tune Title: ALVAN
Humility
"Send blessing"
Author: Thomas Kelly Hymnal: Laudes Domini #54 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Saviour, send a blessing to us Lyrics: 1 Saviour, send a blessing to us,
Send a blessing from above;
All thy truth and mercy show us,
Be thou here in power and love;
Grant thy presence,
Be it ours thy grace to prove.
2 Nothing have we, Lord, without thee,
But thy promise is our stay;
And thy people must not doubt thee;
Saviour, now thy power display;
And let gladness
Fill thy people's hearts to-day. Languages: English
"Send blessing"
"Father, hear us!"
Author: F. S. Pierpont Hymnal: Laudes Domini #55 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: God Almighty and All-seeing! Lyrics: 1 God Almighty and All-seeing!
Holy One, in whom we all
Live, and move, and have our being,
Hear us when on thee we call;
Father, hear us,
As before thy throne we fall.
2 Of all good art thou the Giver;
Weak and wandering ones are we;
Then for ever, yes, for ever,
In thy presence would we be;
Oh, be near us,
That we wander not from thee. Languages: English Tune Title: ALVAN
"Father, hear us!"
Glory to God!
Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: Laudes Domini #56 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Glory be to God the Father Lyrics: 1 Glory be to God the Father,
Glory be to God the Son,
Glory be to God the Spirit,
Great Jehovah, Three in One:
Glory, glory,
While eternal ages run!
2 Glory be to him who loved us,
Washed us from each spot and stain;
Glory be to him who bought us,
Made us kings with him to reign:
Glory, glory,
To the Lamb that once was slain!
3 Glory, blessing, praise eternal!
Thus the choir of angels sings;
Honor, riches, power, dominion!
Thus its praise creation brings;
Glory, glory
Glory to the King of kings. Languages: English
Glory to God!
"Let thy servants hear"
Author: Thomas Kelly Hymnal: Laudes Domini #57 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: In thy name, O Lord! assembling Lyrics: 1 In thy name, O Lord! assembling,
We, thy people, now draw near;
Teach us to rejoice with trembling;
Speak and let thy servants hear,
Hear with meekness,
Hear thy word with godly fear.
2 While our days on earth are lengthened,
May we give them, Lord! to thee;
Cheered by hope, and daily strengthened,
May we run, nor weary be,
Till thy glory
Without clouds in heaven we see.
3 There, in worship purer, sweeter,
Thee thy people shall adore;
Tasting of enjoyment greater
Than they could conceive before;
Full enjoyment,
Full, unmixed, and evermore. Languages: English Tune Title: RAPHAEL
"Let thy servants hear"
"Bless the seed"
Author: Jonathan Evans Hymnal: Laudes Domini #58 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Come, thou soul-transforming Spirit Lyrics: 1 Come, thou soul-transforming Spirit,
Bless the sower and the seed;
Let each heart thy grace inherit;
Raise the weak, the hungry feed!
From the gospel
Now supply thy people's need.
2 Oh, may all enjoy the blessing
Which thy word's designed to give;
Let us all, thy love possessing,
Joyfully the truth receive;
And for ever
To thy praise and glory live. Languages: English
"Bless the seed"
God's promise
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Laudes Domini #59 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: God is in his holy temple Lyrics: 1 God is in his holy temple;
All the earth keep silence here;
Worship him in truth and spirit;
Reverence him with godly fear;
Holy, holy
Lord of hosts, our God appear!
2 God in Christ reveals his presence,
Throne upon the mercy-seat;
Saints, rejoice, and sinners, tremble;
Each prepare his God to meet;
Lowly, lowly
Bow, adoring, at his feet.
Languages: English Tune Title: RAPHAEL
God's promise
"The blessed Trinity"
Author: C. Wordsworth Hymnal: Laudes Domini #63 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Holy, holy, holy Lord Lyrics: 1 Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of hosts, eternal King,
By the heavens and earth adored;
Angels and archangels sing,
Chanting everlastingly
To the blessed Trinity.
2 Thousands, tens of thousands, stand,
Spirits blest, before the throne,
Speeding thence at thy command,
And, when thy commands are done,
Singing everlastingly
To the blessed Trinity.
3 Cherubim and seraphim
Vail their faces with their wings;
Eyes of angels are too dim
To behold the King of kings,
While they sing eternally
To the blessed Trinity.
4 Thee apostles, prophets thee,
Thee the noble martyr band,
Praise with solemn jubilee,
Thee, the church in every land;
Singing everlastingly
To the blessed Trinity.
5 Hallelujah! Lord, to thee,
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost;
Godhead one, and Persons three;
Join us with the heavenly host,
Singing everlastingly
To the blessed Trinity. Languages: English Tune Title: DIX
"The blessed Trinity"
Nature's King
Author: Josiah Conder Hymnal: Laudes Domini #64 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: O give thanks to Him who made Lyrics: 1 Oh, give thanks to him who made
Morning light and evening shade;
Source and giver of all good,
Nightly sleep and daily food;
Quickener of our wearied powers;
Guard of our unconscious hours.
2 Oh, give thanks to nature's King,
Who made every breathing thing:
His, our warm and sentient frame,
His, the mind's immortal flame.
Oh, how close the ties that bind
Spirits to the Eternal Mind!
3 Oh, give thanks with heart and lip,
For we are his workmanship;
And all creatures are his care:
Not a bird that cleaves the air
Falls unnoticed; but who can
Speak the Father's love to man?
4 Oh, give thanks to him who came
In a mortal, suffering frame
Temple of the Deity
Came, for rebel man to die;
In the path himself hath trod,
Leading back his saints to God. Languages: English
Nature's King
The Babe of Bethlehem
Author: William C. Dix Hymnal: Laudes Domini #65 (1890) Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: As with gladness men of old Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old
Did the guiding star behold,
As with joy they hailed its light,
Leading onward, beaming bright;
So, most gracious Lord, may we
Evermore be led to thee.
2 As with joyful steps they sped,
Saviour, to thy manger bed,
There to bend the knee before
Thee whom heaven and earth adore;
So may we with willing feet
Ever seek the mercy-seat.
3 As they offered gifts most rare
At thy cradle rude and bare,
So may we with holy joy,
Pure and free from sin's alloy,
All our costliest treasures bring,
Christ, to thee our heavenly King.
4 Holy Jesus, every day
Keep us in the narrow way;
And, when earthly things are past,
Bring our ransomed souls at last
Where they need no star to guide,
Where no clouds thy glory hide. Languages: English Tune Title: DIX
The Babe of Bethlehem
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