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Rejoicing in the ways of God
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCXXXIX (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Rejoicing in the ways of God First Line: Now let our voices join Lyrics: 1 Now let our voices join,
To form a sacred song;
Ye pilgrims in Jehovah's ways,
With music pass along.
2 How straight the path appears,
How open and how fair!
No lurking gins t'entrap our feet;
No fierce destroyer there.
3 But flowers of paradise
In rich profusion spring;
The sun of glory gilds the path,
And dear companions sing.
4 See Salem's golden spires
In beautious prospect rise;
And brighter crowns that mortals wear,
Which sparkle through the skies.
5 All honor to his name,
Who marks the shining way;
To him, who leads the wanderers on
To realms of endless day. Scripture: Psalm 138:5 Languages: English
Rejoicing in the ways of God
O that the Lord would guide my ways
Author: Watts Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #475 (1871) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: O that My Ways were Directed to Keep Thy Statues Languages: English
O that the Lord would guide my ways
We Walk His Way
Author: Anders Nyberg; Sven-Bernhard Fast Hymnal: Worship and Song #3073 (2011) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Ways; Ways First Line: Unarmed, he faces forces of demons and death (Sizowa nyathela amadimoni) Refrain First Line: We walk his way (Ewe, thina) Scripture: John 8:12 Languages: English; Xhosa Tune Title: EWE THINA
We Walk His Way
O Christ, When You Ascended
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Worship and Song #3087 (2011) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Ways; Ways Scripture: Isaiah 64:8 Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
O Christ, When You Ascended
O God, You Are My God
Author: David Strasser; Rich Mullins Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #743 (2013) Meter: 6.7.6.7.8.9.7.10 Topics: God Ways Of; Jesus Christ Way Scripture: Psalm 63:1 Languages: English Tune Title: STEP BY STEP
O God, You Are My God
Down to the River to Pray
Hymnal: Worship and Song #3164 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: Ways; Ways First Line: As I went down to the river to pray Lyrics: 1 As I went down to the river to pray,
studyin' about that good ole way
and who shall wear the starry crown,
good Lord, show me the way.
O sisters, let's go down,
let's go down, come on down.
Come on, sisters, let's go down,
down to the river to pray.
2 As I went down to the river to pray,
studyin' about that good ole way
and who shall wear the starry crown,
good Lord, show me the way.
O brothers, let's go down,
let's go down, come on down.
Come on, brothers, let's go down,
down to the river to pray.
3 As I went down to the river to pray,
studyin' about that good ole way
and who shall wear the starry crown,
good Lord, show me the way.
O fathers, let's go down,
let's go down, come on down.
Come on, fathers, let's go down,
down to the river to pray.
4 As I went down to the river to pray,
studyin' about that good ole way
and who shall wear the starry crown,
good Lord, show me the way.
O mothers, let's go down,
let's go down, come on down.
Come on, mothers, let's go down,
down to the river to pray.
5 As I went down to the river to pray,
studyin' about that good ole way
and who shall wear the starry crown,
good Lord, show me the way.
O sinners, let's go down.
let's go down, come on down,
Come on, sinners, let's go down,
down to the river to pray.
Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Languages: English Tune Title: DOWN TO THE RIVER
Down to the River to Pray
True Wisdom
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCXCI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Wisdom's ways pleasant First Line: Happy the man who finds the grace Lyrics: 1 Happy the man who finds the grace,
The blessing of God’s chosen race;
The wisdom coming from above,
The faith that sweetly works by love!
2 Happy beyond description, he,
Who knows "the Savior dy'd for me,"
The gift unspeakable obtains,
And heavenly understanding gains.
3 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her flowry paths are peace;
Wisdom to silver we prefer:
And gold is dross comapr'd with her.
4 He finds, who wisdom apprehends,
A life begun that never ends;
The tree of life divine she is,
Set in the midst of paradise.
5 Happy the man who wisdom gains.
In whose obedient heart she reigns;
He owns, and will forever own.
Wisdom, and Christ, and heaven are one. Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-18 Languages: English
True Wisdom
Step by Step
Author: David Strasser Hymnal: Worship and Song #3004 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: Ways; Ways First Line: O God, you are my God Languages: English Tune Title: STEP BY STEP
Step by Step
All My Days
Author: Laurie Zelman Hymnal: Worship and Song #3011 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ways; Ways First Line: You know my words before they're said Scripture: Psalm 139 Languages: English Tune Title: HIXON
All My Days
Rule of Life
Author: John Wesley Hymnal: Worship and Song #3117 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: Ways; Ways First Line: Do all the good you can Lyrics: Do all the good you can,
by all the means you can,
in all the ways you can,
in all the places you can,
at all the times you can,
to all the people you can,
as long as ever you can. Scripture: Psalm 118:19 Languages: English Tune Title: RULE OF LIFE
Rule of Life
How Shall I Come Before the Lord
Author: Dean McIntyre Hymnal: Worship and Song #3124 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ways; Ways Scripture: Micah 6:6-8 Languages: English Tune Title: O WALY WALY
How Shall I Come Before the Lord
Let Our Earth Be Peaceful
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Worship and Song #3159 (2011) Meter: 6.6.6.5 Topics: Ways; Ways Lyrics: 1 Let our earth be peaceful,
let our hearts be hopeful,
let our hands be gentle
for the love of God.
2 Let our ways be mindful,
mending what is hurtful,
doing what is needful
for the love of God.
3 Let our lives be fruitful,
beautiful and playful,
every day be thankful
for the love of God. Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30 Languages: English Tune Title: RAYMOND
Let Our Earth Be Peaceful
When Words Alone Cannot Express
Author: John Thornburg Hymnal: Worship and Song #3012 (2011) Meter: 8.8.3.4.8.8 with refrain Topics: Ways; Ways Scripture: Psalm 105:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
When Words Alone Cannot Express
You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd
Author: Sylvia Dunstan Hymnal: Worship and Song #3043 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Ways; Ways Scripture: Psalm 29:11 Languages: English Tune Title: PICARDY
You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd
O Who Will Speak for Justice
Author: Betsy Phillips Fisher Hymnal: Sing Justice! Do Justice! #16 (1998) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Justice Ways that make for peace First Line: O who will speak for justice and who will act for peace Languages: English Tune Title: LLANGLOFFAN
O Who Will Speak for Justice
Come, worship God who is worthy of honour
Author: Michael Perry (born 1942) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #18 (1987) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Easter 4 The Way, the Truth, and the Life; Pentecost 22 The Two Ways Scripture: Psalm 95 Languages: English Tune Title: O QUANTA QUALIA
Come, worship God who is worthy of honour
Peace of Our Praying
Author: Terry W. York Hymnal: Worship and Song #3022 (2011) Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Topics: Ways; Ways Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 Languages: English Tune Title: PANHOA
Peace of Our Praying
A Star Shone Bright
Author: F. Richard Garland Hymnal: Worship and Song #3051 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ways; Ways First Line: A star shone bright across the plain Scripture: Matthew 2:1 Languages: English Tune Title: O WALY WALY
A Star Shone Bright
Easter Alleluia
Author: Marty Haugen Hymnal: Worship and Song #3088 (2011) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Topics: Ways; Ways First Line: Glory to God who does wondrous things Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: O FILII ET FILLIAE
Easter Alleluia
Days of Elijah
Author: Robin Mark Hymnal: Worship and Song #3186 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: Ways; Ways First Line: These are the days of Elijah Scripture: Isaiah 42:5-7 Languages: English Tune Title: DAYS OF ELIJAH
Days of Elijah
O God, Your Deeds Are Unsurpassed (Psalm 75)
Author: Michael Morgan Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #32 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God Ways Of First Line: O God, your deeds are unsurpassed Scripture: Psalm 75 Languages: English Tune Title: BACA
O God, Your Deeds Are Unsurpassed (Psalm 75)
Wisdom Calls
Author: Carol Bechtel Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #54 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: God Ways Of First Line: At the crossroads of decision Scripture: Psalm 55:22 Languages: English Tune Title: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Wisdom Calls
You are the way, to you alone
Author: G. Doane (1799-1859) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #113 (1987) Topics: Easter 4 The Way, the Truth, and the Life; Pentecost 22 The Two Ways Lyrics: 1 You are the way, to you alone
from sin and death we run;
and those who would the Father seek
must seek him through the Son.
2 You are the truth, your word alone
true wisdom can impart;
you only can inform the mind
and purify the heart.
3 You are the life, the empty tomb
proclaims your conquering arm:
and those who put their trust in you
nor death nor hell shall harm.
4 You are the way, the truth, the life:
grant us that way to see,
that truth to keep, that life to know,
through all eternity. Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. JAMES
You are the way, to you alone
Since all the varying scenes of time
Author: Hervey Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #124 (1873) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Just and True are Thy Ways Lyrics: 1 Since all the varying scenes of time
God's watchful eye surveys,
Oh, who so wise to choose our lot,
Or to appoint our ways!
2 Good when he gives--supremely good--
Nor less when he denies;
E'en crosses, from his sovereign hand,
Are blessings in disguise.
3 Why should we doubt a Father's love
So constant and so kind?
To his unerring, gracious will
Be every wish resigned. Scripture: Mark 7:37
Since all the varying scenes of time
The Lord is king! Lift up your voice
Author: J. Conder (1789-1855) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #183 (1987) Topics: Pentecost 22 The Two Ways Lyrics: 1 The Lord is king! Lift up your voice,
O earth, and all you heavens, rejoice;
from world to world the joy shall ring:
'The Lord omnipotent is king!'
2 The Lord is king! Who then shall dare
resist his will, distrust his care,
or quarrel with his wise decrees,
or doubt his royal promises?
3 The Lord is king! Child of the dust,
the judge of all the earth is just;
holy and true are all his ways —
let every creature speak his praise!
4 God reigns! He reigns with glory crowned:
let Christians make a joyful sound!
And Christ is seated at his side:
the man of love, the crucified.
5 Come, make your needs, your burdens known:
he will present them at the throne;
and angel hosts are waiting there
his messages of love to bear.
6 One Lord one kingdom all secures:
he reigns, and life and death are yours;
through earth and heaven one song shall ring:
'The Lord omnipotent is king!' Scripture: Psalm 97 Languages: English Tune Title: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
The Lord is king! Lift up your voice
I Know Whom I Have Believed
Author: David W. Whittle Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #517 (2018) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Topics: Mystery of God's Ways First Line: I know not why God's wondrous grace Refrain First Line: But I know whom I have believed Lyrics: 1 I know not why God's wondrous grace
to me he has made known,
nor why, unworthy, Christ in love
redeemed me for his own.
Refrain:
But "I know whom I have believed,
and am persuaded that he is able
to keep that which I've committed
unto him against that day."
2 I know not how this saving faith
to me he did impart,
nor how believing in his Word
wrought peace within my heart. [Refrain]
3 I know not how the Spirit moves,
convincing men of sin,
revealing Jesus through the Word,
creating faith in him. [Refrain]
4 I know not what of good or ill
may be reserved for me,
of weary ways or golden days,
before his face I see. [Refrain]
5 I know not when my Lord may come,
at night or noonday fair,
nor if I'll walk the vale with him,
or meet him in the air. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Languages: English Tune Title: EL NATHAN
I Know Whom I Have Believed
Thy Way, Not Mine, O Lord
Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #686 (1990) Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Topics: Mystery of God's Ways Lyrics: 1 Thy way, not mine, O Lord,
however dark it be!
Lead me by thine own hand,
choose out the path for me;
smooth let it be or rough,
it will be still the best;
winding or straight, it leads
right onward to thy rest.
2 The kingdom that I seek
is thine; so let the way
that leads to it be thine,
else I must surely stray.
I dare not choose my lot;
I would not if I might:
choose thou for me, my God,
so shall I walk aright.
3 Take thou my cup, and it
with joy or sorrow fill
as best to thee may seem;
choose thou my good and ill.
Not mine, not mine the choice
in things or great or small;
be thou my guide, my strength,
my wisdom, and my all.
Scripture: Romans 6:13 Languages: English Tune Title: INVITATION
Thy Way, Not Mine, O Lord
I Know Whom I Have Believed
Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1840-1901 Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #705 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Topics: Mystery of God's Ways First Line: I know not why God's wondrous grace Refrain First Line: But "I know whom I have believed" Lyrics: 1 I know not why God's wondrous grace
to me he has made known,
nor why, unworthy, Christ in love
redeemed me for his own.
Refrain:
But "I know whom I have believed,
and am persuaded that he is able
to keep that which I've committed
unto him against that day."
2 I know not how this saving faith
to me he did impart,
nor how believing in his Word
wrought peace within my heart. [Refrain]
3 I know not how the Spirit moves,
convincing men of sin,
revealing Jesus through the Word,
creating faith in him. [Refrain]
4 I know not what of good or ill
may be reserved for me,
of weary ways or golden days,
before his face I see. [Refrain]
5 I know not when my Lord may come,
at night or noonday fair,
nor if I'll walk the vale with him,
or "meet him in the air." [Refrain]
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12 Languages: English Tune Title: EL NATHAN
I Know Whom I Have Believed
I Know Whom I Have Believed
Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1850-1901 Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #712 (1961) Topics: Mystery of God's Ways First Line: I know not why God's wondrous grace Refrain First Line: But I know whom I have believed Lyrics: 1 I know not why God’s wondrous grace
To me he hath made known,
Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love
Redeemed me for his own.
Refrain:
But “I know whom I have believed,
And am persuaded that he is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto him against that day.”
2 I know not how this saving faith
To me he did impart,
Nor how believing in his Word
Wrought peace within my heart. [Refrain]
3 I know not how the Spirit moves,
Convincing men of sin,
Revealing Jesus through the Word,
Creating faith in him. [Refrain]
4 I know not what of good or ill
May be reserved for me,
Of weary ways or golden days,
Before His face I see. [Refrain]
5 I know not when my Lord may come,
At night or noon-day fair,
Nor if I walk the vale with him,
Or "meet Him in the air." [Refrain]
Amen.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12 Languages: English Tune Title: [I know not why God's wondrous grace]
I Know Whom I Have Believed
Teach Me, O LORD, Your Way of Truth
Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #721 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God Ways Of Lyrics: 1 Teach me, O LORD, your way of truth,
and from it I will not depart.
That I may steadfastly obey,
give me an understanding heart.
2 In your commandments make me walk,
for in your law my joy shall be.
Give me a heart that loves your will,
from discontent and envy free.
3 Turn heart and eye from vanities,
preserve my life within your way.
Confirm to me your holy word
promised to those who fear your name.
4 LORD, turn away disgrace and dread.
Your righteous judgments I confess.
To know your word is my desire.
Revive me in your righteousness. Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CRISPIN
Teach Me, O LORD, Your Way of Truth
Wait for the Lord
Author: Jacques Berthier Hymnal: Worship and Song #3049 (2011) Meter: 4.4.4.4 Topics: Ways; Ways Scripture: Psalm 27:14 Languages: English Tune Title: WAIT FOR THE LORD
Wait for the Lord
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #25 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God Ways Of Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way
his wonders to perform.
He plants his footsteps in the sea
and rides upon the storm.
2 Deep in unfathomable mines
of never failing skill,
he treasures up his bright designs
and works his sovereign will.
3 You fearful saints, fresh courage take;
the clouds you so much dread
are big with mercy and shall break
in blessings on your head.
4 His purposes will ripen fast,
unfolding every hour.
The bud may have a bitter taste,
but sweet will be the flower.
5 Blind unbelief is sure to err
and scan his work in vain.
God is his own interpreter,
and he will make it plain. Scripture: Job 42:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: DUNDEE
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #128 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Mystery of God's Ways Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way
his wonders to perform;
he plants his footsteps in the sea,
and rides upon the storm.
2 Deep in unfathomable mines
of never-failing skill
he treasures up his bright designs,
and works his sovereign will.
3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
the clouds ye so much dread
are big with mercy, and shall break
in blessings on your head.
4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
but trust him for his grace;
behind a frowning providence
he hides a smiling face.
5 His purposes will ripen fast,
unfolding ev'ry hour;
the bud may have a bitter taste,
but sweet will be the flow'r.
6 Blind unbelief is sure to err,
and scan his work in vain;
God is his own interpreter,
and he will make it plain.
Scripture: Genesis 50:20 Languages: English Tune Title: DUNDEE
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #256 (2018) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Mystery of God's Ways Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way
his wonders to perform;
he plants his footsteps in the sea,
and rides upon the storm.
2 Deep in unfathomable mines
of never-failing skill
he treasures up his bright designs,
and works his sov'reign will.
3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
the clouds ye so much dread
are big with mercy, and shall break
in blessings on your head.
4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
but trust him for his grace;
behind a frowning providence
he hides a smiling face.
5 His purposes will ripen fast,
unfolding ev'ry hour;
the bud may have a bitter taste,
but sweet will be the flow'r.
6 Blind unbelief is sure to err,
and scan his work in vain;
God is his own interpreter,
and he will make it plain. Scripture: Job 26:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: DUNDEE
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
God moves in a mysterious way
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #21 (1961) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Mystery of God's Ways Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants his footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm.
2 Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill
He treasures up his bright designs,
And works his sovereign will.
3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.
4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust him for his grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.
5 His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding ev'ry hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flow'r.
6 Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan his work in vain;
God is his own interpreter,
And he will make it plain.
Amen. Scripture: Genesis 50:20 Languages: English Tune Title: HERMON
God moves in a mysterious way
God moves in a mysterious way
Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #69 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God's ways incomprehensible Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform,
He plants his footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm.
2 Deep and unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill,
He treasures up his bright designs,
And works his sov'reign will.
3 Ye fearful saints! fresh courage take:
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and will break
In blessings on your head.
4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust him for his grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.
5 His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding ev'ry hour.
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flow'r.
6 Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan his work in vain.
God is his own interpreter,
And he will make it plain.
God moves in a mysterious way
God moves in a mysterious way
Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #101 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Mystery of God's Ways Languages: English Tune Title: DUNFERMLINE
God moves in a mysterious way
Thy way is in the sea
Author: Fawcett Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #135 (1873) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: God's Hidden Ways Lyrics: 1 Thy way is in the sea;
Thy paths we can not trace;
Nor solve, O Lord, the mystery
Of thy unbounded grace.
2 Here the dark veils of sense
Our captive souls surround;
Mysterious deeps of providence
Our wandering thoughts confound.
3 As through a glass we see
The wonders of thy love;
How little do we know of thee,
Or of the joys above!
Scripture: Exodus 15:11
Thy way is in the sea
Thy way, not mine, O Lord
Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #511 (1972) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Topics: Mystery of God's Ways Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CECILIA
Thy way, not mine, O Lord
Your way, not mine, O Lord
Author: H. Bonar (1808-1889) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #555 (1987) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Topics: Palm Sunday The Way of the Cross; Pentecost 22 The Two Ways Languages: English Tune Title: IBSTONE
Your way, not mine, O Lord
Thy way, not mine, O Lord
Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #573 (1961) Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Topics: Mystery of God's Ways Lyrics: 1 Thy way, not mine, O Lord,
How ever dark it be!
Lead me by thine own hand,
Choose out the path for me;
Smooth let it be or rough,
It will be still the best;
Winding or straight, it leads
Right onward to thy rest.
2 The kingdom that I seek
Is thine; so let the way
That leads to it be thine,
Else I must surely stray.
I dare not choose my lot;
I would not if I might:
Choose thou for me, my God,
So shall I walk aright.
3 Take thou my cup, and it
With joy or sorrow fill
As best to thee may seem;
Choose thou my good and ill.
Not mine, not mine the choice
In things or great or small;
Be thou my Guide, my Strength,
My Wisdom, and my All. Scripture: Romans 6:13 Languages: English Tune Title: INVITATION
Thy way, not mine, O Lord
God moves in a mysterious way
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: The Hymnal #519 (1921) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Mystery of God's Ways Languages: English Tune Title: [HERMON]
God moves in a mysterious way
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Author: James W. Johnson, 1871-1938 Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #44 (2013) Meter: 6.6.10.6.6.10.14.14.6.6.10 Topics: God Ways Of Lyrics: 1 Lift every voice and sing till earth and heaven ring,
ring with the harmonies of liberty;
let our rejoicing rise, high as the listening skies,
let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,
sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;
facing the rising sun of our new day begun,
let us march on till victory is won.
2 Stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod,
felt in the days when hope unborn had died;
yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet
come to the place for which our people sighed?
We have come over a way that with tears has been watered;
we have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered,
out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last
where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.
3 God of our weary years, God of our silent tears,
thou who hast brought us thus far on the way;
thou who hast, by thy might, led us into the light,
keep us forever in the path, we pray.
Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met thee,
lest, our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget thee;
shadowed beneath thy hand, may we forever stand,
true to our God, true to our native land. Scripture: Exodus 15 Languages: English Tune Title: ANTHEM
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Come with all joy to sing to God
Author: Christopher Idle (born 1938) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #16 (1987) Topics: Pentecost 22 The Two Ways Lyrics: 1 Come with all joy to sing to God
our saving rock, the living Lord;
in glad thanksgiving seek his face
with songs of victory and grace.
2 In holiness and light arrayed
above all gods that we have made,
he is the one almighty king,
and his the glory that we sing.
3 The earth is his from east to west,
from ocean-floor to mountain-crest;
he made the sea and formed the lands,
he shaped the islands by his hands.
4 Come near to worship! Come with faith,
bow down to him who gives us breath:
God is our shepherd, he alone;
we are his people, all his own.
5 But if you hear God's voice today
do not reject what he will say;
when Israel wandered from God's path
they suffered forty years of wrath.
6 That generation went astray;
they did not want to know his way:
they put their saviour to the test,
and saw his power, but lost their rest.
7 So to the God of earth and heaven,
the Father, Spirit, Son, be given
praise now, as praise has ever been
and ever shall be praise — Amen! Scripture: Psalm 95 Languages: English Tune Title: FULDA
Come with all joy to sing to God
How Sweet Was the Garden, Fertile and Fair
Author: Carl P. Daw Jr., b. 1944 Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #29 (2013) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Topics: God Ways Of Lyrics: 1 How sweet was the garden, fertile and fair,
the first and best home God gave to our care,
a paradise lavished on creatures of clay;
yet we were not willing to follow God’s way.
2 We freely could eat from all but one tree
(forbidden, perhaps, lest gods we might be?),
but tasting we grew not divine after all:
the fruit in our mouth turned from nectar to gall.
3 From dark, bitter fruit came forth a bright seed,
for God did not turn from us in our need;
the love that first formed us embraces us still
and woos us from wandering to follow God’s will.
Scripture: Genesis 2:8-25, 3:1 Languages: English Tune Title: LONG ISLAND SOUND
How Sweet Was the Garden, Fertile and Fair
God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength
Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #46A (2018) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Mystery of God's Ways Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: BETHLEHEM (Fink) (SERAPH)
God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength
God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength
Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #46B (2018) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Mystery of God's Ways Lyrics: 1 God is our refuge and our strength,
our ever present aid,
and, therefore, though the earth gives way,
we will not be afraid;
though hills amidst the sea be cast,
'though foaming waters roar,
yea, though the mighty billows shake
the mountains on the shore.
2 A river flows whose streams make glad
the city of our God,
the holy place wherein the Lord
Most High has his abode;
Since God is in the midst of her,
unmoved her walls shall stand,
for God will be her early help,
when trouble is at hand.
3 The nations raged, the kingdoms moved,
but when his voice was heard,
the troubled earth was stilled to peace
before his mighty word.
The Lord of hosts is on our side,
our safety to secure;
the God of Jacob is for us
a refuge strong and sure.
4 O come, behold what wondrous works
the Lord's great might has wrought;
come, see what desolation great
he on the earth has brought.
To utmost ends of all the earth
he causes war to cease;
the weapons of the strong destroyed,
he makes abiding peace.
5 Be still and know that I am God,
o'er all exalted high;
the subject nations of the earth
my name shall magnify.
The Lord of hosts is on our side,
our safety to secure;
the God of Jacob is for us
a refuge strong and sure. Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: NOEL
God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength
And Can It Be That I Should Gain
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #455 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Topics: The Way of Salvation Salvation by Grace; Mystery of God's Ways Lyrics: 1 And can it be that I should gain
an int'rest in the Savior's blood?
Died he for me, who caused his pain?
For me, who him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Refrain:
Amazing love! How can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
2 'Tis myst'ry all! Th'Immortal dies:
who can explore his strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
to sound the depths of love divine.
'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore,
let angel minds inquire no more. [Refrain]
3 He left his Father's throne above
(so free, so infinite his grace!),
humbled himself (so great his love!)
and bled for all his chosen race!
'Tis mercy all, immense and free,
for, O my God, it found out me! [Refrain]
4 Long my imprisoned spirit lay
fast bound in sin and nature's night;
thine eye diffused a quick'ning ray;
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
my chains fell off, my heart was free;
I rose, went forth, and followed thee. [Refrain]
5 No condemnation now I dread;
Jesus, and all in him, is mine!
Alive in him, my living Head,
and clothed in righteousness divine,
bold I approach th'eternal throne,
and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. [Refrain] Scripture: Romans 5:6-11 Languages: English Tune Title: SAGINA
And Can It Be That I Should Gain
I Am Not Skilled to Understand
Author: Dora Greenwell Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #459 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.7 Topics: The Way of Salvation Salvation by Grace; Mystery of God's Ways Lyrics: 1 I am not skilled to understand
what God has willed, what God has planned;
I only know that at his right hand
is One who is my Savior!
2 I take him at his word indeed:
“Christ died for sinners,” this I read;
for in my heart I find a need
of him to be my Savior!
3 That he should leave his place on high
and come for sinful man to die,
you count it strange? So once did I,
before I knew my Savior!
4 And oh, that he fulfilled may see
the travail of his soul in me,
and with his work contented be,
as I with my dear Savior!
5 Yes, living, dying, let me bring
my strength, my solace from this spring;
that he who lives to be my King
once died to be my Savior.
Scripture: Acts 5:31 Languages: English Tune Title: GREENWELL
I Am Not Skilled to Understand
Come, Worship God
Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #509 (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: God Ways Of First Line: Come, worship God, who is worthy of honor Lyrics: 1 Come, worship God, who is worthy of honor;
enter God’s presence with thanks and a song!
You are the rock of your people’s salvation,
to whom our jubilant praises belong.
2 Ruled by your might are the heights of the
mountains;
held in your hands are the depths of the earth.
Yours is the sea, yours the land, for you made them,
God above all gods, who gave us our birth.
3 We are your people, the sheep of your pasture;
you are our Maker, and to you we pray.
Gladly we kneel in obedience before you;
great is the one whom we worship this day!
4 Now let us listen, for you speak among us;
open our hearts to receive what you say.
Peace be to all who remember your goodness,
trust in your word, and rejoice in your way! Scripture: Psalm 95 Languages: English Tune Title: O QUANTA QUALIA
Come, Worship God
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