1. We greet you, our companions blest,
Ye pilgrims unto heaven,
On whom Christ’s Spirit here doth rest,
In wondrous measure given:
In Jesus’ Name we greet you all,
And may His blessings on you fall!
2. O little flock, do thou increase
In grace above all measure;
And enter in unto His peace,
For that is God’s good pleasure!
All who are great must first become
A child, to find the heavenly home!
3. O pilgrim, take this comfort here
That brief is pain and weeping;
And Christ’s redeemed should have no fear,
But cling to His safe-keeping!
So every child to Him must needs
Submit, and follow where He leads!
4. May each one in his proper place
On Christ, the Rock, be founded;
Through Spirit and the Word of grace
Inspiréd be, well grounded;
That all to Jesus hallowed be,
For Light and Star to us is He!
5. This is my wish, warm and sincere,
Ye pilgrims unto heaven:
To all within our bond so dear,
May Christ’s own power be given:
He makes us by His cross and blood
Into a true heart-brotherhood.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
172. O Faithful Be
1. O faithful be!
So shalt thine end be glorious;
God will uphold and thou shalt be victorious!
Though here the struggle may be long and hard,
Thy faithfulness is honor to the Lord!
2. O faithful be!
For crowns above await them
As a reward with which the Lord will greet them,
Who here on earth until their final breath
Were ever faithful, even unto death.
3. O faithful be!
If guard we not are keeping
All is in vain, the foe is never sleeping!
Unless we faithful at our post remain,
All former victories will have been in vain!
4. O faithful be!
Who here in every trial
Will show his worth, - his praise meets no denial;
Were there no test, the strong could not be known,
Nor weak, nor faithful, nor those faithless grown.
5. O faithful Lord,
As Thou art love revealing
Anew to us each day and faithful dealing,
Grant that from day to day we all may be
More faithful, yea, more faithful unto Thee!
So shalt thine end be glorious;
God will uphold and thou shalt be victorious!
Though here the struggle may be long and hard,
Thy faithfulness is honor to the Lord!
2. O faithful be!
For crowns above await them
As a reward with which the Lord will greet them,
Who here on earth until their final breath
Were ever faithful, even unto death.
3. O faithful be!
If guard we not are keeping
All is in vain, the foe is never sleeping!
Unless we faithful at our post remain,
All former victories will have been in vain!
4. O faithful be!
Who here in every trial
Will show his worth, - his praise meets no denial;
Were there no test, the strong could not be known,
Nor weak, nor faithful, nor those faithless grown.
5. O faithful Lord,
As Thou art love revealing
Anew to us each day and faithful dealing,
Grant that from day to day we all may be
More faithful, yea, more faithful unto Thee!
171. O’er All the Earth the Cross Is Spreading
1. O’er all the earth the cross is spreading
Its mighty arms of woe and grief;
Where’er the feet of men are treading
The cross stands out in bold relief.
2. In countless gloomy forms and fearful,
The cross nears thee with piercing dart;
For trials, woes, and sufferings tearful
All place the cross upon your heart.
3. Be sure of this, the cross will find thee,
No matter whither thou wouldst flee;
If thou wouldst put the cross behind thee,
Its burden will but heavier be.
4. Shun not the cross with all its anguish,
For Christ our Savior suffered there;
For us He on the cross did languish
Eternal gladness to prepare.
5. Yet, that its burden may be lightened,
O learn the lesson of the cross;
By it each dreary way is brightened
And comfort comes for every loss.
6. The cross has two beams bound together,
Laid crosswise at the right degree;
Yet if they parallel each other,
The cross has thereby ceased to be.
7. And thus the cross itself explaineth
Why burdens heavy are indeed,
And also how the burden waneth,
How souls from sorrow may be freed!
8. The longer beam, God’s will in heaven;
Crosswise our will against it lies; -
Thus in the cross our woe is given,
And what God sends brings tears and sighs.
9. Do not withstsand therefore God’s leading,
Although His hand may press severe;
By patience conquer self-will, - heeding
How cross and suffering disappear!
10. If thus thou put they will behind thee
And do whatever will thy Lord;
Then thou in suffering, peace wilt find thee,
And Jesus’ grace is thy reward.
11. With Jesus bear all thou must suffer,
And fear the cross of life no more;
For when thy journey here is over,
The cross will open heaven’s door!
Its mighty arms of woe and grief;
Where’er the feet of men are treading
The cross stands out in bold relief.
2. In countless gloomy forms and fearful,
The cross nears thee with piercing dart;
For trials, woes, and sufferings tearful
All place the cross upon your heart.
3. Be sure of this, the cross will find thee,
No matter whither thou wouldst flee;
If thou wouldst put the cross behind thee,
Its burden will but heavier be.
4. Shun not the cross with all its anguish,
For Christ our Savior suffered there;
For us He on the cross did languish
Eternal gladness to prepare.
5. Yet, that its burden may be lightened,
O learn the lesson of the cross;
By it each dreary way is brightened
And comfort comes for every loss.
6. The cross has two beams bound together,
Laid crosswise at the right degree;
Yet if they parallel each other,
The cross has thereby ceased to be.
7. And thus the cross itself explaineth
Why burdens heavy are indeed,
And also how the burden waneth,
How souls from sorrow may be freed!
8. The longer beam, God’s will in heaven;
Crosswise our will against it lies; -
Thus in the cross our woe is given,
And what God sends brings tears and sighs.
9. Do not withstsand therefore God’s leading,
Although His hand may press severe;
By patience conquer self-will, - heeding
How cross and suffering disappear!
10. If thus thou put they will behind thee
And do whatever will thy Lord;
Then thou in suffering, peace wilt find thee,
And Jesus’ grace is thy reward.
11. With Jesus bear all thou must suffer,
And fear the cross of life no more;
For when thy journey here is over,
The cross will open heaven’s door!
170. At Home ‘Tis Good
1. At home ‘tis good!
For there the pilgrim resteth,
Who hear midst trials and labor long hath wrought;
There resting after many trials fought,
Forever in the heavenly Father’s mansions.
2. At home ‘tis good!
Soon in the Father’s presence
The child forgets the hardship it has borne;
With pains o’ercome, on that bright golden morn,
Rejoices in the dawn of life eternal.
3. At home ‘tis good!
There palms of peace now greet us,
And gentle cooling follows heat of strife;
O’ercome now are all pains of pilgrim-life,
And cries of fear give way to psalms resounding.
4. At home ‘tis good!
A crown is there adorning,
From God’s own hand each faithful victor’s brow;
And all who lived in hope and faith below
With praises till eternity’s bright morning.
5. At home ‘tis good!
Then let us hasten thither,
Through pain and death on to our homeland shore;
On! Boldly on! When this short life is o’er,
New life will bloom for us and never wither.
For there the pilgrim resteth,
Who hear midst trials and labor long hath wrought;
There resting after many trials fought,
Forever in the heavenly Father’s mansions.
2. At home ‘tis good!
Soon in the Father’s presence
The child forgets the hardship it has borne;
With pains o’ercome, on that bright golden morn,
Rejoices in the dawn of life eternal.
3. At home ‘tis good!
There palms of peace now greet us,
And gentle cooling follows heat of strife;
O’ercome now are all pains of pilgrim-life,
And cries of fear give way to psalms resounding.
4. At home ‘tis good!
A crown is there adorning,
From God’s own hand each faithful victor’s brow;
And all who lived in hope and faith below
With praises till eternity’s bright morning.
5. At home ‘tis good!
Then let us hasten thither,
Through pain and death on to our homeland shore;
On! Boldly on! When this short life is o’er,
New life will bloom for us and never wither.
169. Most Surely It Is Not So Hard
1. Most surely it is not so hard
To God one’s life to give;
Just yield your all to Christ the Lord
And to Him only live.
2. Then one is neither slave nor lord,
But just a happy child;
More blest, as one learns to regard
The more a Lord so mild.
3. In quiet and humility,
Unasked, one serves Him here;
Just as in its own time, a tree
Will bloom and fruit will bear.
4. One think not of his labors thus,
As of some dreaded tasks;
The Lord has ever done in us
What He of each one asks.
5. One gladly yields to His good care
In everything while here;
Is happy always, everywhere,
As long as God is near.
6. So blest is the believer here,
So rich and so care-free: -
And who thus is not blesséd here,
He nevermore will be!
To God one’s life to give;
Just yield your all to Christ the Lord
And to Him only live.
2. Then one is neither slave nor lord,
But just a happy child;
More blest, as one learns to regard
The more a Lord so mild.
3. In quiet and humility,
Unasked, one serves Him here;
Just as in its own time, a tree
Will bloom and fruit will bear.
4. One think not of his labors thus,
As of some dreaded tasks;
The Lord has ever done in us
What He of each one asks.
5. One gladly yields to His good care
In everything while here;
Is happy always, everywhere,
As long as God is near.
6. So blest is the believer here,
So rich and so care-free: -
And who thus is not blesséd here,
He nevermore will be!
168. Blossoming Youth, Thou Our Hope
1. Blossoming Youth, thou our hope and our fond expectation,
Hear now the voice that is calling in sweet invitation!
Follow the hand,
That oft thy welfare hath planned,
Pointing to Christ and salvation!
2. Bring as thy off’ring the living and beautiful flower,
Bring as thy off’ring with gladness youth’s zeal and youth’s power
To Christ, your Friend,
Who all His grace doth extend, -
He reigns as King every hour.
3. Tenderly Jesus the lambs of His pasture embraces!
Give Him rich gladness by living in all Christian graces!
Blessings anew
God will divide unto you
Now and in heavenly places.
4. Living for Christ may of children be truly expected,
Sharing the love which to them He so kindly directed.
Let this suffice,
For all transgression and vice
Leads but to being rejected.
5. Cedars of youth in whom sanctified fires are glowing,
Who in His grace, in His wisdom and power are growing,
Short is the time;
Make then your service sublime,
All to the Master bestowing!
6. Being a tool to the honor of God your Creator,
What earthly glory or honor could ever be greater!
Hear then, O youth
Ever abide in the truth,
Be not a sloth or a traitor.
7. Seek thou Him truly; the angels of God will attend thee,
O how familiarly the will escort and befriend thee!
If thou but stand
Loyal to Jesus’ command,
He to their love will commend thee.
8. Think what an honor and glory to them He will tender,
Who from their youth to old age all to Jesus surrender!
Even when gray,
They shall yet bloom as in May,
Blest be the Lord, their Defender.
9. Goodness and mercy shall follow His faithful ones ever,
All those who trust in the cross of their Lord and their Savior:
Know His deep love!
Then in the mansions above
Share His great blessings forever!
Hear now the voice that is calling in sweet invitation!
Follow the hand,
That oft thy welfare hath planned,
Pointing to Christ and salvation!
2. Bring as thy off’ring the living and beautiful flower,
Bring as thy off’ring with gladness youth’s zeal and youth’s power
To Christ, your Friend,
Who all His grace doth extend, -
He reigns as King every hour.
3. Tenderly Jesus the lambs of His pasture embraces!
Give Him rich gladness by living in all Christian graces!
Blessings anew
God will divide unto you
Now and in heavenly places.
4. Living for Christ may of children be truly expected,
Sharing the love which to them He so kindly directed.
Let this suffice,
For all transgression and vice
Leads but to being rejected.
5. Cedars of youth in whom sanctified fires are glowing,
Who in His grace, in His wisdom and power are growing,
Short is the time;
Make then your service sublime,
All to the Master bestowing!
6. Being a tool to the honor of God your Creator,
What earthly glory or honor could ever be greater!
Hear then, O youth
Ever abide in the truth,
Be not a sloth or a traitor.
7. Seek thou Him truly; the angels of God will attend thee,
O how familiarly the will escort and befriend thee!
If thou but stand
Loyal to Jesus’ command,
He to their love will commend thee.
8. Think what an honor and glory to them He will tender,
Who from their youth to old age all to Jesus surrender!
Even when gray,
They shall yet bloom as in May,
Blest be the Lord, their Defender.
9. Goodness and mercy shall follow His faithful ones ever,
All those who trust in the cross of their Lord and their Savior:
Know His deep love!
Then in the mansions above
Share His great blessings forever!
167. Let Me Be, My Maker
1. Let me be, my Maker,
Not a vain partaker
Of life here below;
On my heart now shower
Thine own Spirit’s power,
And Thy love bestow;
So that there
Thine image clear,
Fairer by Thy constant favor
May shine brightly ever!
2. There in Thy high places,
We shall many faces,
Bright with glory, see;
Who as children tender
Here did once surrender
Youthful years to Thee!
Therefore They
Now shine as day
In the mansions to them given
With the blest in heaven.
3. Children’s Friend, dear Savior,
Thou didst sinners favor
When Thou cam’st to earth;
Oh, how pure and lowly
Was Thy heart, and holy
From Thy very birth!
Savior, we
Should also be
More like Thee in thought and spirit
Through Thy saving merit.
4. Blest who loves Thee ever,
Whose sincere endeavor
Is God’s child to be!
Through Thy love now shower
On my heart Thy power,
E’er to dwell in me;
So that there
Thine image fair
In the heav’nly courts of glory
Ever may shine o’er me!
Not a vain partaker
Of life here below;
On my heart now shower
Thine own Spirit’s power,
And Thy love bestow;
So that there
Thine image clear,
Fairer by Thy constant favor
May shine brightly ever!
2. There in Thy high places,
We shall many faces,
Bright with glory, see;
Who as children tender
Here did once surrender
Youthful years to Thee!
Therefore They
Now shine as day
In the mansions to them given
With the blest in heaven.
3. Children’s Friend, dear Savior,
Thou didst sinners favor
When Thou cam’st to earth;
Oh, how pure and lowly
Was Thy heart, and holy
From Thy very birth!
Savior, we
Should also be
More like Thee in thought and spirit
Through Thy saving merit.
4. Blest who loves Thee ever,
Whose sincere endeavor
Is God’s child to be!
Through Thy love now shower
On my heart Thy power,
E’er to dwell in me;
So that there
Thine image fair
In the heav’nly courts of glory
Ever may shine o’er me!
166. O How Lovely Is the Morning
1. O how lovely is the morning,
If with God it has its start;
When thanksgiving is adorning
Each believer’s lips and heart;
As he after peaceful sleep,
While his Maker watch did keep,
Without care and without sorrow,
Wakes to meet the new-born morrow.
2. Let us now, the heavens viewing,
See the sun in glory bright
On the hills and valleys sowing,
And on meadows, life and light!
Brighter than the son doth shine,
Beams our Savior’s face divine;
Healing, peace, truth, grace, and favor,
Shine in clearness here forever!
3. Even as the springtime flowers
Grow beneath the sun’s warm rays,
So the Lord, by His own powers,
Makes us garlands for His praise;
He invites most lovingly:
“Little children, come to Me!”
All should truly know Him ever,
Call Him Brother, Lord and Savior!
4. And today He would attend us,
In our work walk at our side;
Faithfully He will defend us
And our hearts to wisdom guide.
So that nothing on this day
May becloud or mar the way,
Till at length His peace possessing,
We may rest beneath His blessing.
5. By His grace made sweet and easy,
We His teaching understand,
As He for the path of duty
Kindly gives a helping hand!
O how blest that child always,
Who with Christ begins each day,
Spirit, mind, and every motion
Hallows through the Lord’s devotion!
6. Come, then, Lord of life unending,
Join our circle graciously;
Let us, Thine assistance lending,
Not in vain Thy pupils be;
On our teacher look with grace,
Lord, and all Thy children bless;
That our work may grow in measure,
And in us Thou canst find pleasure!
If with God it has its start;
When thanksgiving is adorning
Each believer’s lips and heart;
As he after peaceful sleep,
While his Maker watch did keep,
Without care and without sorrow,
Wakes to meet the new-born morrow.
2. Let us now, the heavens viewing,
See the sun in glory bright
On the hills and valleys sowing,
And on meadows, life and light!
Brighter than the son doth shine,
Beams our Savior’s face divine;
Healing, peace, truth, grace, and favor,
Shine in clearness here forever!
3. Even as the springtime flowers
Grow beneath the sun’s warm rays,
So the Lord, by His own powers,
Makes us garlands for His praise;
He invites most lovingly:
“Little children, come to Me!”
All should truly know Him ever,
Call Him Brother, Lord and Savior!
4. And today He would attend us,
In our work walk at our side;
Faithfully He will defend us
And our hearts to wisdom guide.
So that nothing on this day
May becloud or mar the way,
Till at length His peace possessing,
We may rest beneath His blessing.
5. By His grace made sweet and easy,
We His teaching understand,
As He for the path of duty
Kindly gives a helping hand!
O how blest that child always,
Who with Christ begins each day,
Spirit, mind, and every motion
Hallows through the Lord’s devotion!
6. Come, then, Lord of life unending,
Join our circle graciously;
Let us, Thine assistance lending,
Not in vain Thy pupils be;
On our teacher look with grace,
Lord, and all Thy children bless;
That our work may grow in measure,
And in us Thou canst find pleasure!
165. O Let Us Now Praise Our Dear Savior and Friend
1. O let us now praise our dear Savior and Friend;
It’s pleasing when child-like thanksgivings ascend!
As there He the chorus angelic doth hear,
So here He to children who thank Him gives ear.
2. Before we yet knew Him, He gave us His love,
And when we lacked something it grieved Him above;
Our parents He gave for our care every day,
And teachers, to show us the heavenly way.
3. He giveth us schools that through them we may find
The wisdom of God and the heavenly mind.
He calleth: “Ye children, come hearken to Me;
I lead you to rest, where you blessed shall be!”
4. He giveth us all proper lessons and tasks:
May each one learn gladly and do what He asks.
Life’s summer draws near, and then harvest, to show
That all who sow well His great blessings shall know!
It’s pleasing when child-like thanksgivings ascend!
As there He the chorus angelic doth hear,
So here He to children who thank Him gives ear.
2. Before we yet knew Him, He gave us His love,
And when we lacked something it grieved Him above;
Our parents He gave for our care every day,
And teachers, to show us the heavenly way.
3. He giveth us schools that through them we may find
The wisdom of God and the heavenly mind.
He calleth: “Ye children, come hearken to Me;
I lead you to rest, where you blessed shall be!”
4. He giveth us all proper lessons and tasks:
May each one learn gladly and do what He asks.
Life’s summer draws near, and then harvest, to show
That all who sow well His great blessings shall know!
164. Dear Jesus, Would That I Could Be
1. Dear Jesus, would that I could be
In all things minded like to Thee!
Grant, Savior, that I walk aright
As child and servant in Thy sight!
2. Thy life shows what my life should be, -
A mirror Thou and light to me;
But O how far I am away
From Thy true image day by day!
3. How firm Thy trust and how sincere,
That Thee Thy loving Father here
Would not forsake; oh, grant to me
Such steadfast faith to trust in Thee!
4. In watchfulness on lonely heights,
Thou oft, O Lord, didst spend Thy nights;
Thou always wast in fervent prayer;
Oh, that I too Thy zeal might share!
5. With mankind, straying, poor, and ill,
In loving-kindness Thou didst deal;
O that such friendliness divine,
Such helpfulness were also mine!
6. In suffering, a lamb most mild,
Thou didst not chide when foes reviled;
But when God’s honor was at stake,
What earnestness Thy zeal could take!
7. Give me a heart that knows no fear;
Grant zeal then it is needful here;
But let me act with modesty,
Wisely, O Lord, and prudently.
8. Thy first disciples followed Thee
In trials and adversity;
But now above, on Zion’s hill,
Before Thy throne with joy they dwell.
9. Help, Jesus, me Thy child sincere
To find the way to heaven here,
And after present suffering,
Eternally Thy praise to sing!
In all things minded like to Thee!
Grant, Savior, that I walk aright
As child and servant in Thy sight!
2. Thy life shows what my life should be, -
A mirror Thou and light to me;
But O how far I am away
From Thy true image day by day!
3. How firm Thy trust and how sincere,
That Thee Thy loving Father here
Would not forsake; oh, grant to me
Such steadfast faith to trust in Thee!
4. In watchfulness on lonely heights,
Thou oft, O Lord, didst spend Thy nights;
Thou always wast in fervent prayer;
Oh, that I too Thy zeal might share!
5. With mankind, straying, poor, and ill,
In loving-kindness Thou didst deal;
O that such friendliness divine,
Such helpfulness were also mine!
6. In suffering, a lamb most mild,
Thou didst not chide when foes reviled;
But when God’s honor was at stake,
What earnestness Thy zeal could take!
7. Give me a heart that knows no fear;
Grant zeal then it is needful here;
But let me act with modesty,
Wisely, O Lord, and prudently.
8. Thy first disciples followed Thee
In trials and adversity;
But now above, on Zion’s hill,
Before Thy throne with joy they dwell.
9. Help, Jesus, me Thy child sincere
To find the way to heaven here,
And after present suffering,
Eternally Thy praise to sing!
163. My God, This Heart I Bring to Thee
1. My God, this heart I bring to Thee
As gift for Thee designed,
Thou dost demand my heart of me;
This I keep well in mind.
2. Thou sayest: “My child, give Me thine heart.”
O wondrous word so clear!
The way to rest it doth impart,
To peace both here and there.
3. Then, O my Savior, do receive
My heart as gift from me,
To me discipleship now give
And I will follow Thee.
4. In Thee wouldst Thou now, Lord, clothe me,
Thine innocency give,
That I, from all transgression free,
Before my God may live.
5. God, Holy Ghost, come Thou and take
And make me one of Thine;
Pour out Thyself, for Jesus’ sake,
Into this heart of mine.
6. Thy light divine pour out in me,
The riches of God’s love;
Drive out gloom, hate, hypocrisy,
Show that Thou dost me move.
7. O give my faith its steadfastness
In Christ, God’s Son, always;
That fearless I His name confess
Whatever foes may say!
8. Grant that in hope I firm may be,
Humbly and patiently;
That when all hath forsaken me
Thy grace my comfort be.
9. Lord, let my heart Thy temple be
The while I sojourn here,
And then through all eternity
Make it Thy dwelling there.
10. I give my heart alone to Thee;
Use it for Thy design!
This vain world’s I would never be,
Dear Lord, but wholly Thine.
11. Hence, world and sin! You do not own
My heart; but it is for
Thee, Jesus, as Thy gift alone:
O keep it evermore!
As gift for Thee designed,
Thou dost demand my heart of me;
This I keep well in mind.
2. Thou sayest: “My child, give Me thine heart.”
O wondrous word so clear!
The way to rest it doth impart,
To peace both here and there.
3. Then, O my Savior, do receive
My heart as gift from me,
To me discipleship now give
And I will follow Thee.
4. In Thee wouldst Thou now, Lord, clothe me,
Thine innocency give,
That I, from all transgression free,
Before my God may live.
5. God, Holy Ghost, come Thou and take
And make me one of Thine;
Pour out Thyself, for Jesus’ sake,
Into this heart of mine.
6. Thy light divine pour out in me,
The riches of God’s love;
Drive out gloom, hate, hypocrisy,
Show that Thou dost me move.
7. O give my faith its steadfastness
In Christ, God’s Son, always;
That fearless I His name confess
Whatever foes may say!
8. Grant that in hope I firm may be,
Humbly and patiently;
That when all hath forsaken me
Thy grace my comfort be.
9. Lord, let my heart Thy temple be
The while I sojourn here,
And then through all eternity
Make it Thy dwelling there.
10. I give my heart alone to Thee;
Use it for Thy design!
This vain world’s I would never be,
Dear Lord, but wholly Thine.
11. Hence, world and sin! You do not own
My heart; but it is for
Thee, Jesus, as Thy gift alone:
O keep it evermore!
162. From His Wounds Flow Blessings Gracious
1. From His wounds flow blessings gracious
Down on our baptismal flood;
With it is His Word most precious
And the strength of Christ our God.
He bade us to teach each nation,
By true faith to find salvation.
He His life for all once gave;
Now He comes the lost to save.
“Baptize them,” said He our Brother,
“In the Name of God the Father,
In the Son’s atoning merit,
In the power of the Spirit!”
2. By the deluge, in its water,
Noah’s house to life was borne;
Thus a thousand-fold, and better,
Joy and grace this flood adorn;
Drowning every doubt and evil,
It redeems from death and devil,
It establishes our peace,
Grants us joy that shall not cease.
Would that we were more believing,
More His gracious Word receiving!
Faith and baptism stand together, -
No Faith – then rejection ever!
3. Eyes of faith the spring are seeing
That from Word to water flows,
How the Christ from sins us freeing,
Shed His blood for all our woes.
Grace and strength are never-ending,
Thus this great salvation sending,
Richly for this Flood, our Lord
His good Spirit hath outpoured!
Sinners freed He calls us ever,
Newborn children, and forever
Heirs of life that know no sadness:
On this faith I’ll die with gladness.
4. But the nature of old Adam
In this flood must die, and then
From its waters, a new creature,
Pure and whole, must rise again.
In repentance, one must perish;
One doth live who faith doth cherish.
False desires, sin’s slavery,
Henceforth, be ye far from me!
Am I buried with the Savior,
His life must be in me ever,
And the powers to me be given
For the glorious life in heaven.
Down on our baptismal flood;
With it is His Word most precious
And the strength of Christ our God.
He bade us to teach each nation,
By true faith to find salvation.
He His life for all once gave;
Now He comes the lost to save.
“Baptize them,” said He our Brother,
“In the Name of God the Father,
In the Son’s atoning merit,
In the power of the Spirit!”
2. By the deluge, in its water,
Noah’s house to life was borne;
Thus a thousand-fold, and better,
Joy and grace this flood adorn;
Drowning every doubt and evil,
It redeems from death and devil,
It establishes our peace,
Grants us joy that shall not cease.
Would that we were more believing,
More His gracious Word receiving!
Faith and baptism stand together, -
No Faith – then rejection ever!
3. Eyes of faith the spring are seeing
That from Word to water flows,
How the Christ from sins us freeing,
Shed His blood for all our woes.
Grace and strength are never-ending,
Thus this great salvation sending,
Richly for this Flood, our Lord
His good Spirit hath outpoured!
Sinners freed He calls us ever,
Newborn children, and forever
Heirs of life that know no sadness:
On this faith I’ll die with gladness.
4. But the nature of old Adam
In this flood must die, and then
From its waters, a new creature,
Pure and whole, must rise again.
In repentance, one must perish;
One doth live who faith doth cherish.
False desires, sin’s slavery,
Henceforth, be ye far from me!
Am I buried with the Savior,
His life must be in me ever,
And the powers to me be given
For the glorious life in heaven.
161. Grateful Are Thy Members Ever
1. Grateful are Thy members ever,
Son of Man, so sorely tried,
That Thou camest to earth as Savior
And for us wast crucified.
For us all Thou borest anguish,
All our sin and all our woe;
For us, who on earth did languish,
Into bitter death didst go.
2. Rule Thou Thy disciples, Savior,
With Thy grace forevermore;
On our pilgrim pathways ever
Blessings wonderful outpour!
By Thy Spirit’s gentle power
New begin Thy life in us,
That we bravely walk each hour
On the pathway of the cross!
3. When the needs of life are pressing
Make us rich and free in Thee;
In our hearts Thyself expressing,
Say: “My peace shall with you be!”
If temptations would assail us,
Be The cross to us revealed;
If in battle courage fail us,
Victor, be Thou Strength and Shield!”
4. Lord, for us the roots uncover
Of disguised or gilded sin;
May we then Thy cross discover
Where our victory Thou didst win.
Help us to be faithful ever;
Hold us fast, for we are Thine,
Till at last we shall forever
Share Thy peace and joy divine!
5. O Thy praises we’ll be singing,
Gentle Shepherd, whom we love,
When Thy flock Thou wilt be bringing
To Thy city there above.
Come Thou soon, O Lord, to call us,
To bring praise before Thy throne;
O what joys shall then befall us,
Glory-crowned, God’s only Son!
Son of Man, so sorely tried,
That Thou camest to earth as Savior
And for us wast crucified.
For us all Thou borest anguish,
All our sin and all our woe;
For us, who on earth did languish,
Into bitter death didst go.
2. Rule Thou Thy disciples, Savior,
With Thy grace forevermore;
On our pilgrim pathways ever
Blessings wonderful outpour!
By Thy Spirit’s gentle power
New begin Thy life in us,
That we bravely walk each hour
On the pathway of the cross!
3. When the needs of life are pressing
Make us rich and free in Thee;
In our hearts Thyself expressing,
Say: “My peace shall with you be!”
If temptations would assail us,
Be The cross to us revealed;
If in battle courage fail us,
Victor, be Thou Strength and Shield!”
4. Lord, for us the roots uncover
Of disguised or gilded sin;
May we then Thy cross discover
Where our victory Thou didst win.
Help us to be faithful ever;
Hold us fast, for we are Thine,
Till at last we shall forever
Share Thy peace and joy divine!
5. O Thy praises we’ll be singing,
Gentle Shepherd, whom we love,
When Thy flock Thou wilt be bringing
To Thy city there above.
Come Thou soon, O Lord, to call us,
To bring praise before Thy throne;
O what joys shall then befall us,
Glory-crowned, God’s only Son!
160. My House and I Are Ready Now
1. My house and I are ready now,
While Thou dost us with life endow,
To serve Thee, Lord, sincerely.
Of this house ever be the Lord,
Thy blessings on it be outpoured,
And help us love Thee dearly;
That we
May be
Pure and holy,
Though a lowly
Congregation:
To Thy Name’s true adoration!
2. May Thy good Spirit further, Lord,
Work in us through Thy mighty Word,
And guide our souls forever!
O may it shine forth clear and bright,
That in our house the one true Light
May there be lacking never!
Lord, now
Bestow
Food from heaven,
Morn and even,
While we’re living
And ourselves to Thee are giving.
3. Upon this house Thy Spirit pour
On all who dwell here evermore,
That we may love each other,
And now and always ready be
To suffer humbly, patiently,
And bear with one another!
May all
Love well,
Never failing;
Thus unveiling
The behavior
That shows all we love our Savior.
4. O let our house be built on stone,
Upon Thy holy truth alone,
That we may never waver,
And even when the days are dark
May we Thy holy footsteps mark
And follow Thee, O Savior!
In Thee
Have we,
E’en in sadness,
Lasting gladness
In rich measure,
For Thou givest heavenly pleasure.
5. At last and most, of Thee we pray,
That here no other spirit may,
But only Thine, be reigning.
May He in this home order all,
And fully bless both large and small,
True Godliness ordaining.
Amen!
Amen!
Come and enter,
Sun and Center
Of our living,
Heart and home Thy brightness giving!
While Thou dost us with life endow,
To serve Thee, Lord, sincerely.
Of this house ever be the Lord,
Thy blessings on it be outpoured,
And help us love Thee dearly;
That we
May be
Pure and holy,
Though a lowly
Congregation:
To Thy Name’s true adoration!
2. May Thy good Spirit further, Lord,
Work in us through Thy mighty Word,
And guide our souls forever!
O may it shine forth clear and bright,
That in our house the one true Light
May there be lacking never!
Lord, now
Bestow
Food from heaven,
Morn and even,
While we’re living
And ourselves to Thee are giving.
3. Upon this house Thy Spirit pour
On all who dwell here evermore,
That we may love each other,
And now and always ready be
To suffer humbly, patiently,
And bear with one another!
May all
Love well,
Never failing;
Thus unveiling
The behavior
That shows all we love our Savior.
4. O let our house be built on stone,
Upon Thy holy truth alone,
That we may never waver,
And even when the days are dark
May we Thy holy footsteps mark
And follow Thee, O Savior!
In Thee
Have we,
E’en in sadness,
Lasting gladness
In rich measure,
For Thou givest heavenly pleasure.
5. At last and most, of Thee we pray,
That here no other spirit may,
But only Thine, be reigning.
May He in this home order all,
And fully bless both large and small,
True Godliness ordaining.
Amen!
Amen!
Come and enter,
Sun and Center
Of our living,
Heart and home Thy brightness giving!
159. Offer Up Your Life and Being
1. Offer up your life and being,
Give to God and Christ your all;
Who himself to Him is giving
Never will his act recall:
He’ll be glad,
Never sad,
Rest from strife that he has had.
2. Who sows much will reap full measure;
O beloved, that is true!
O that many more would treasure
How God brings this to our view;
They would sow
Where they go,
As our God would have us do.
3. As the stars in heaven glowing,
Shed their light upon our ways,
So he who good seed is sowing,
Mid earth’s tumult, to God’s praise,
Light will be,
Shining free,
Like the stars that here we see.
4. O it is so very needful,
Thus to show our heav’nly birth;
Always of our calling heedful,
Why we are upon this earth;
Not to gain
Honor vain,
Nor great riches to obtain.
5. No, to work out our salvation
Is the task we here must ply;
Not to seek some vain, high station,
But ourselves here to deny.
Of this vain
World, gold, gain,
Nothing will at last remain.
6. Oh, if we to Christ are living
Evermore, from day to day,
Body, soul as offering giving,
Willing bear the cross alway,
Let us fear
Naught while here,
For the Lord Himself is near.
7. Oh, my brethren, then surrender
To your Savior, give your all;
Dearly love His every member,
Keep a childlike heart withal.
Love in peace,
Never cease,
This your Lord will greatly please.
8. Love should grow anew each morning,
Love itself in works should show,
Should each member be adorning, -
Christ in us where’er we go!
Then, well so!
Love’s pure glow
Gives to faith the power to do.
9. Brethren, O what bliss we’re sharing
When true love inspires our lives;
With the weak ones gladly bearing,
Love here for perfection strives;
Fervently
Glad will be
Now and in eternity.
10. Where love is forsaken ever,
There is death and emptiness,
There forgotten is the Savior,
Life is then filled with distress;
Then we stray
From the way,
Stumbling on from day to day.
11. Let us then be up and doing, -
Satan would our work undo,
And, the glow of love subduing,
Quench our joy in Jesus too,
That we may
Not each day
Live to honor God alway.
12. Who now loves his Savior dearly
And here seeks no pleasures vain,
O’er God’s gifts is glad sincerely –
He shall blessedness obtain;
Happy he
E’er shall be
O’er a bright eternity!
Give to God and Christ your all;
Who himself to Him is giving
Never will his act recall:
He’ll be glad,
Never sad,
Rest from strife that he has had.
2. Who sows much will reap full measure;
O beloved, that is true!
O that many more would treasure
How God brings this to our view;
They would sow
Where they go,
As our God would have us do.
3. As the stars in heaven glowing,
Shed their light upon our ways,
So he who good seed is sowing,
Mid earth’s tumult, to God’s praise,
Light will be,
Shining free,
Like the stars that here we see.
4. O it is so very needful,
Thus to show our heav’nly birth;
Always of our calling heedful,
Why we are upon this earth;
Not to gain
Honor vain,
Nor great riches to obtain.
5. No, to work out our salvation
Is the task we here must ply;
Not to seek some vain, high station,
But ourselves here to deny.
Of this vain
World, gold, gain,
Nothing will at last remain.
6. Oh, if we to Christ are living
Evermore, from day to day,
Body, soul as offering giving,
Willing bear the cross alway,
Let us fear
Naught while here,
For the Lord Himself is near.
7. Oh, my brethren, then surrender
To your Savior, give your all;
Dearly love His every member,
Keep a childlike heart withal.
Love in peace,
Never cease,
This your Lord will greatly please.
8. Love should grow anew each morning,
Love itself in works should show,
Should each member be adorning, -
Christ in us where’er we go!
Then, well so!
Love’s pure glow
Gives to faith the power to do.
9. Brethren, O what bliss we’re sharing
When true love inspires our lives;
With the weak ones gladly bearing,
Love here for perfection strives;
Fervently
Glad will be
Now and in eternity.
10. Where love is forsaken ever,
There is death and emptiness,
There forgotten is the Savior,
Life is then filled with distress;
Then we stray
From the way,
Stumbling on from day to day.
11. Let us then be up and doing, -
Satan would our work undo,
And, the glow of love subduing,
Quench our joy in Jesus too,
That we may
Not each day
Live to honor God alway.
12. Who now loves his Savior dearly
And here seeks no pleasures vain,
O’er God’s gifts is glad sincerely –
He shall blessedness obtain;
Happy he
E’er shall be
O’er a bright eternity!
158. My Heart Is Glad Its Songs to Sing Thee
1. My heart is glad its songs to sing Thee,
Who now as Zion’s King dost reign;
O Holy One, its praise to bring Thee,
The Fairest of the sons of men!
Thy lips with grace are overflowing,
O might King, with power divine,
And love in radiant light is glowing
Upon Thy countenance benign.
2. Send now Thy tidings of salvation
To all Thy people here, O Lord!
O gather souls from every nation
With Thy most precious, powerful Word!
With glory, majesty and favor
Dost Thou bring all Thy Truth to light;
Thou the oppressed ones helpest ever,
To free them – breakest Satan’s might!
3. Thine arm is mighty to deliver,
And wonderful art Thou to see;
Sharp are the arrows of Thy quiver,
The foes to conquer speedily;
For they must surely fall before Thee,
When Thy almighty voice commands,
Yea, when Thy sword shows forth its glory,
The enemy defeated stands.
4. Thy throne, O Christ, shall stand forever,
Thy realm is filled with righteousness;
Thy scepter is uplifted ever,
Thou hatest all ungodliness;
Thou art with oil of joy anointed
Above Thy fellows, every one;
The kingdom God to Thee appointed,
Where peace and joys surround Thy throne.
5. Thy garments that are very precious
Send forth a perfume, pure and rare,
When Thou dost come from out Thy palace
In kingly robes beyond compare!
O Lord, so awesome in the glory
Of heavenly light and majesty;
O Victor great, with praise and honor
Wilt Thou be crowned eternally!
6. Arrayed in garments of Thy splendor
Kings’ daughters now before Thee stand;
The Bride, in raiment bright with grandeur,
Is standing at Thine own right hand.
Belovéd Daughter, His voice heeding,
Now thy devoted Lord adore;
Forget Thy people and their pleading,
Thy father’s house forevermore!
7. The Bride appears with grace adornéd,
With her great King’s most glorious dress.
Her garments are in gold embroidered,
With everlasting righteousness.
Then, in the raiment He made precious
With His own blood on Calvary,
He leadeth her into His palace,
To dwell with Him eternally.
8. Instead of fathers, Thou hast children
Whom Thou dost set on earth to reign
As rulers, and as they who conquer
They follow in the Victor’s train.
They think of Thee with joy and gladness,
All nations thank Thee and adore,
And in the blesséd everlasting
Thy praise shall sound forevermore!
Who now as Zion’s King dost reign;
O Holy One, its praise to bring Thee,
The Fairest of the sons of men!
Thy lips with grace are overflowing,
O might King, with power divine,
And love in radiant light is glowing
Upon Thy countenance benign.
2. Send now Thy tidings of salvation
To all Thy people here, O Lord!
O gather souls from every nation
With Thy most precious, powerful Word!
With glory, majesty and favor
Dost Thou bring all Thy Truth to light;
Thou the oppressed ones helpest ever,
To free them – breakest Satan’s might!
3. Thine arm is mighty to deliver,
And wonderful art Thou to see;
Sharp are the arrows of Thy quiver,
The foes to conquer speedily;
For they must surely fall before Thee,
When Thy almighty voice commands,
Yea, when Thy sword shows forth its glory,
The enemy defeated stands.
4. Thy throne, O Christ, shall stand forever,
Thy realm is filled with righteousness;
Thy scepter is uplifted ever,
Thou hatest all ungodliness;
Thou art with oil of joy anointed
Above Thy fellows, every one;
The kingdom God to Thee appointed,
Where peace and joys surround Thy throne.
5. Thy garments that are very precious
Send forth a perfume, pure and rare,
When Thou dost come from out Thy palace
In kingly robes beyond compare!
O Lord, so awesome in the glory
Of heavenly light and majesty;
O Victor great, with praise and honor
Wilt Thou be crowned eternally!
6. Arrayed in garments of Thy splendor
Kings’ daughters now before Thee stand;
The Bride, in raiment bright with grandeur,
Is standing at Thine own right hand.
Belovéd Daughter, His voice heeding,
Now thy devoted Lord adore;
Forget Thy people and their pleading,
Thy father’s house forevermore!
7. The Bride appears with grace adornéd,
With her great King’s most glorious dress.
Her garments are in gold embroidered,
With everlasting righteousness.
Then, in the raiment He made precious
With His own blood on Calvary,
He leadeth her into His palace,
To dwell with Him eternally.
8. Instead of fathers, Thou hast children
Whom Thou dost set on earth to reign
As rulers, and as they who conquer
They follow in the Victor’s train.
They think of Thee with joy and gladness,
All nations thank Thee and adore,
And in the blesséd everlasting
Thy praise shall sound forevermore!
157. As the Hart For Water Panteth
1. As the hart for water panteth,
So my soul, Lord, thirsts for Thee.
O my God! What pleasure granteth,
Thou alone canst give to me.
With Thee are the waters living,
Unto Thee my soul is striving.
Oh, when shall I there in light
See Thy face with mercy bright?
2. How my soul now longs with yearning
For sweet union, Lord, with Thee;
Tears upon my cheeks are burning,
And my cries have wearied me.
Day and night I here must suffer,
For the foe this taunt doth offer, -
Daily thus my soul doth prod:
“Where, O where is now thy God!”
3. Ah, how anxious and how fearful,
Is this heart of mine again;
“O my God,” I cry out, tearful,
“How long must I bear this pain?
Come and take me, Lord, and guide me
From the darkness where I hide me,
From the depths of inner night
To the glories of Thy light!”
4. Oh, I would my way be wending
To Thy courts with thanks and praise,
Would Thy faithful join in sending
Songs unto Thy throne always;
When Thy people’s choirs adore Thee,
Singing thanks and praise and glory,
And Thy blessing, light, and might
Fills their hearts with pure delight.
5. Yet this comfort sorrow lendeth:
In the dark, I trust my God,
For my good He but intendeth,
Gratefully His help I’ll laud.
When o’er me the floods are passing
And the roaring waves are lashing,
This I know: The Lord is light,
He will help me by His might.
6. Goodness hath He promised ever,
He my faithful, mighty Lord;
Naught from Him my heart will sever,
He upholds me by His Word.
Though some sorrow oft may prove me,
Yet I know that God doth love me;
Of my life He is the Strength,
Who will help and save at length.
So my soul, Lord, thirsts for Thee.
O my God! What pleasure granteth,
Thou alone canst give to me.
With Thee are the waters living,
Unto Thee my soul is striving.
Oh, when shall I there in light
See Thy face with mercy bright?
2. How my soul now longs with yearning
For sweet union, Lord, with Thee;
Tears upon my cheeks are burning,
And my cries have wearied me.
Day and night I here must suffer,
For the foe this taunt doth offer, -
Daily thus my soul doth prod:
“Where, O where is now thy God!”
3. Ah, how anxious and how fearful,
Is this heart of mine again;
“O my God,” I cry out, tearful,
“How long must I bear this pain?
Come and take me, Lord, and guide me
From the darkness where I hide me,
From the depths of inner night
To the glories of Thy light!”
4. Oh, I would my way be wending
To Thy courts with thanks and praise,
Would Thy faithful join in sending
Songs unto Thy throne always;
When Thy people’s choirs adore Thee,
Singing thanks and praise and glory,
And Thy blessing, light, and might
Fills their hearts with pure delight.
5. Yet this comfort sorrow lendeth:
In the dark, I trust my God,
For my good He but intendeth,
Gratefully His help I’ll laud.
When o’er me the floods are passing
And the roaring waves are lashing,
This I know: The Lord is light,
He will help me by His might.
6. Goodness hath He promised ever,
He my faithful, mighty Lord;
Naught from Him my heart will sever,
He upholds me by His Word.
Though some sorrow oft may prove me,
Yet I know that God doth love me;
Of my life He is the Strength,
Who will help and save at length.
156. O Suffer With Good Cheer
1. O suffer with good cheer!
God wills that He shall here
Thy life with crosses fill
So bear them, as He will.
2. To suffer as God will, -
Life’s goal we thus fulfill;
God’s kingdom we shall see
And Christ-like we shall be.
3. The crosses purify,
And every pain and sigh
Works good in us anew,
Makes child-like, humble, true.
4. A lowly, childlike mind
With God shall pleasure find;
With thee it well shall be,
If thus it is with thee.
5. Thou, as a child, draw near –
A child’s plea God will hear!
He’ll bless thee day and night,
Nor let thee from His sight.
God wills that He shall here
Thy life with crosses fill
So bear them, as He will.
2. To suffer as God will, -
Life’s goal we thus fulfill;
God’s kingdom we shall see
And Christ-like we shall be.
3. The crosses purify,
And every pain and sigh
Works good in us anew,
Makes child-like, humble, true.
4. A lowly, childlike mind
With God shall pleasure find;
With thee it well shall be,
If thus it is with thee.
5. Thou, as a child, draw near –
A child’s plea God will hear!
He’ll bless thee day and night,
Nor let thee from His sight.
155. What Mean Ye By This Weeping
1. What mean ye by this weeping
To break my very heart?
We’re on in Jesus’ keeping
And never shall we part.
Nor time, nor place can sever
The ties that us have bound;
They shall abide forever
Who here in Christ are found.
2. Our farewells we are giving,
As though we were to part,
And yet we shall be living
Always as one in heart.
Farewell, we say: each other
We think we’ll no more see;
But close to Christ as brother
Each one will ever be.
3. We say, “I here, you yonder;
You go, and I remain,”
Yet we are not asunder,
But links in one great chain.
In words of deep affection,
“Our ways part here,” we say;
Yet go in one direction
And on the self-same way.
4. Why should our tears be flowing?
Why should we be so sad?
With One we all are going
Whose presence makes us glad;
He will protect us surely,
Lead us by His dear hand
Upon one way securely
Into one Fatherland.
5. Then not to parting sorrow,
But to our Savior true,
This solemn hour we hallow,
And to a bond that’s new;
If we choose Him, our Brother,
To be our highest gain,
We shall not lose each other,
Though parting give us pain.
To break my very heart?
We’re on in Jesus’ keeping
And never shall we part.
Nor time, nor place can sever
The ties that us have bound;
They shall abide forever
Who here in Christ are found.
2. Our farewells we are giving,
As though we were to part,
And yet we shall be living
Always as one in heart.
Farewell, we say: each other
We think we’ll no more see;
But close to Christ as brother
Each one will ever be.
3. We say, “I here, you yonder;
You go, and I remain,”
Yet we are not asunder,
But links in one great chain.
In words of deep affection,
“Our ways part here,” we say;
Yet go in one direction
And on the self-same way.
4. Why should our tears be flowing?
Why should we be so sad?
With One we all are going
Whose presence makes us glad;
He will protect us surely,
Lead us by His dear hand
Upon one way securely
Into one Fatherland.
5. Then not to parting sorrow,
But to our Savior true,
This solemn hour we hallow,
And to a bond that’s new;
If we choose Him, our Brother,
To be our highest gain,
We shall not lose each other,
Though parting give us pain.
154. Awake, Thy Thanks to Render
1. Awake, thy thanks to render,
My soul, and praise with might
Thy Maker and Defender,
Who guardeth through the night!
The sun its light is bringing
To make God’s glory known;
So praise His name with singing,
Who calleth thee His own!
2. So far as heaven extendeth,
Thy truth, Lord, reacheth too;
And to our view Thou sendest
The grace forever new.
O Lord, let us be feeling
Today Thy love and grace;
May our hearts be revealing
Their love and thankfulness.
3. I now my heart’s thanksgiving
For my redemption bring;
Now for Thy cross I’m giving
Myself as offering!
And all that Thou hast given
I hallow it to Thee; -
O lead my steps to heaven
Where I with Thee shall be!
My soul, and praise with might
Thy Maker and Defender,
Who guardeth through the night!
The sun its light is bringing
To make God’s glory known;
So praise His name with singing,
Who calleth thee His own!
2. So far as heaven extendeth,
Thy truth, Lord, reacheth too;
And to our view Thou sendest
The grace forever new.
O Lord, let us be feeling
Today Thy love and grace;
May our hearts be revealing
Their love and thankfulness.
3. I now my heart’s thanksgiving
For my redemption bring;
Now for Thy cross I’m giving
Myself as offering!
And all that Thou hast given
I hallow it to Thee; -
O lead my steps to heaven
Where I with Thee shall be!
153. Jehovah Is My Shepherd True
1. Jehovah is my Shepherd true,
I lack no good thing ever;
My Guardian hath my best in view,
He erreth, slumbereth never.
On pastures green He me doth lead,
With food – the dews of life – doth feed,
By Spirit of His mercy.
2. To fountains pure He guideth me,
That grant my soul a blessing;
To waters clear He leadeth me,
My feeble heart refreshing.
In righteous paths directeth me,
And on my way protecteth me
For His name’s sake most holy.
3. And though I walk through death’s dark vale
No evil fear I ever;
Thine eye doth keep watch over all,
Thy grace is mine forever.
Thy rod and staff they comfort me,
Thy faithfulness and power shall be
My rest and my dependence.
4. Thou here in presence of my foes,
My table art preparing,
Dost drive away all fear and woes,
Thy richest grace I’m sharing.
With oil Thou dost anount my head,
My cup o’erfloweth, Thou dost lead
My longing soul to heaven.
I lack no good thing ever;
My Guardian hath my best in view,
He erreth, slumbereth never.
On pastures green He me doth lead,
With food – the dews of life – doth feed,
By Spirit of His mercy.
2. To fountains pure He guideth me,
That grant my soul a blessing;
To waters clear He leadeth me,
My feeble heart refreshing.
In righteous paths directeth me,
And on my way protecteth me
For His name’s sake most holy.
3. And though I walk through death’s dark vale
No evil fear I ever;
Thine eye doth keep watch over all,
Thy grace is mine forever.
Thy rod and staff they comfort me,
Thy faithfulness and power shall be
My rest and my dependence.
4. Thou here in presence of my foes,
My table art preparing,
Dost drive away all fear and woes,
Thy richest grace I’m sharing.
With oil Thou dost anount my head,
My cup o’erfloweth, Thou dost lead
My longing soul to heaven.
152. Hear Thou Me, Blessed Jesus, Hear Thou Me
1. Hear Thou me, blessed Jesus, hear Thou me
Graciously as I sing to Thee!
Let it now be pleasing to Thee
What Thy child of Thee would pray;
Hear, O hear my plea today!
2. Bless Thou me, dearest Jesus, bless Thou me!
Grant the new grace I am needing
For the new path I am treading;
More and more me now employ
For Thy glory and Thy joy!
3. Love Thou me, Heart of Love, O love Thou me!
That the sweetest impulse move me,
In return, the more to love Thee,
Child-like, Lord, to follow Thee, -
Thereto grant the strength to me!
4. Hold Thou me, Mighty Jesus, hold Thou me!
Ah, Thou knowest well how feeble,
How imperfect, and unable
Are the children of Thy fold:
Do Thou this weak child uphold!
5. Comfort me, Comforter, O comfort me!
When I at Thy feet am bowing,
And my silent tears are flowing;
When my aching heart in me
Thirsts to be consoled by Thee!
6. Heal Thou me, Good Physician, heal Thou me!
Pour Thou, in mine hours of sorrow,
Balm, that from Thy wounds I borrow,
In mine anxious, wounded heart;
Also heal the body’s smart!
7. Carry me, O Good Shepherd, carry me
In Thine arms, Thy lamb, in pity
To Thy fold, Thy Holy City!
There, - in faith I hope and pray –
I shall live with Thee alway!
Graciously as I sing to Thee!
Let it now be pleasing to Thee
What Thy child of Thee would pray;
Hear, O hear my plea today!
2. Bless Thou me, dearest Jesus, bless Thou me!
Grant the new grace I am needing
For the new path I am treading;
More and more me now employ
For Thy glory and Thy joy!
3. Love Thou me, Heart of Love, O love Thou me!
That the sweetest impulse move me,
In return, the more to love Thee,
Child-like, Lord, to follow Thee, -
Thereto grant the strength to me!
4. Hold Thou me, Mighty Jesus, hold Thou me!
Ah, Thou knowest well how feeble,
How imperfect, and unable
Are the children of Thy fold:
Do Thou this weak child uphold!
5. Comfort me, Comforter, O comfort me!
When I at Thy feet am bowing,
And my silent tears are flowing;
When my aching heart in me
Thirsts to be consoled by Thee!
6. Heal Thou me, Good Physician, heal Thou me!
Pour Thou, in mine hours of sorrow,
Balm, that from Thy wounds I borrow,
In mine anxious, wounded heart;
Also heal the body’s smart!
7. Carry me, O Good Shepherd, carry me
In Thine arms, Thy lamb, in pity
To Thy fold, Thy Holy City!
There, - in faith I hope and pray –
I shall live with Thee alway!
151. Why Should Crosses Ever Grieve Me
1. Why should crosses ever grieve me;
Christ is near,
What can here
E’er of him deprive me?
Who can rob me of the heaven
That God’s Son
For mine own
To my faith hath given?
2. Weak was I and empty-handed
When on earth
At my birth
My first breath was granted;
Helpless, too, when death o’ertakes me,
Shall I go
From life’s woe, -
When my breath forsakes me.
3. Wealth nor health, soul, body, living, -
Are my own,
God alone
All to me is giving.
Must I then His own restore Him,
Though bereft
Of each gift,
Still shall I adore Him.
4. What is all this life possesses, -
But a hand
Full of sand
That the heart distresses.
Nobler gifts that pall me never
Christ, my Lord,
Will accord
There to me forever.
5. Lord, Thou Fount of all true pleasure!
I am Thine,
Thou art mine;
E’er will I Thee treasure.
I am Thine, for Thou hast bought me;
Lost I stood
But Thy blood
Free salvation brought me.
6. Thou art mine, I love and own Thee,
Light of Joy,
e’er shall I
In my heart enthrone Thee.
Savior, let me soon behold Thee
Face to face, -
May Thy grace
Evermore enfold me!
Christ is near,
What can here
E’er of him deprive me?
Who can rob me of the heaven
That God’s Son
For mine own
To my faith hath given?
2. Weak was I and empty-handed
When on earth
At my birth
My first breath was granted;
Helpless, too, when death o’ertakes me,
Shall I go
From life’s woe, -
When my breath forsakes me.
3. Wealth nor health, soul, body, living, -
Are my own,
God alone
All to me is giving.
Must I then His own restore Him,
Though bereft
Of each gift,
Still shall I adore Him.
4. What is all this life possesses, -
But a hand
Full of sand
That the heart distresses.
Nobler gifts that pall me never
Christ, my Lord,
Will accord
There to me forever.
5. Lord, Thou Fount of all true pleasure!
I am Thine,
Thou art mine;
E’er will I Thee treasure.
I am Thine, for Thou hast bought me;
Lost I stood
But Thy blood
Free salvation brought me.
6. Thou art mine, I love and own Thee,
Light of Joy,
e’er shall I
In my heart enthrone Thee.
Savior, let me soon behold Thee
Face to face, -
May Thy grace
Evermore enfold me!
150. Heart, Why Dost Thou For the Morrow
1. Heart, why dost thou for the morrow,
O’er and o’er –
evermore –
Like a heathen sorrow?
Wherefore art thou daily weeping,
When God will,
Loving still,
Take thee in His keeping?
2. God on thee thy life bestoweth,
Body, soul, -
Now thy all
Thou but to Him oweth:
He in future all is giving;
To Him cleave,
He will leave
None, to Him here living.
3. Wilt thou food have for the morrow?
God indeed
Fills all need,
Care thou need’st not borrow:
Thou on this canst be relying;
Daily bread
Your own God
Richly is supplying.
4. Life is more than earthly eating, -
Oh, much more!
Trust, therefore!
God, His Word completing,
Will give all that here is needful
Unto them
Who of Him
And His will are heedful.
5. Take no thought here for thy clothing;
Christ declares:
“Have no cares,
Thou shalt lack in nothing!
See the lily in its glory,
Standing there
Slender, fair, -
Thus God careth for thee!”
6. Who first for God’s Kingdom striveth,
Righteousness
Would possess
More than all earth giveth;
Truly he, as God ordaineth,
Drink and bread,
To his need
Throughout life obtaineth.
7. Should my faith by God be tested,
All that’s dear
To me here
From my hand be wrested; -
All these things will work together
For my gain,
Even pain
Given by my Father.
8. He is able to be giving
All again;
Doth oardain
His Word for the living:
Lo, how many souls, believing,
Now live so,
Without woe,
Without care and grieving!
9. Cares commit they to their Savior;
To His will
Bowing still,
To His guidance ever;
What God wills is their true pleasure;
He, their Lord,
And His Word,
Their abiding treasure.
10. From them God is naught withholding;
He gives bread
In their need,
All their cries beholding.
He with comfort oft is nighest,
Quickly hears
And appears
When the need is highest.
11. All to Thee, as truly fitting, -
Burdened heart,
Care and smart, -
Lord, I am committing!
Therefore, Lord, do Thou care for me!
I to Thee,
Bend the knee;
Silent, I adore Thee.
12. I will thank Thee, Lord and Savior,
Evermore,
Here and there,
And will never waver.
To Thy Name will I sing praises!
Be my strength,
Help at length,
Amen, dearest Jesus!
O’er and o’er –
evermore –
Like a heathen sorrow?
Wherefore art thou daily weeping,
When God will,
Loving still,
Take thee in His keeping?
2. God on thee thy life bestoweth,
Body, soul, -
Now thy all
Thou but to Him oweth:
He in future all is giving;
To Him cleave,
He will leave
None, to Him here living.
3. Wilt thou food have for the morrow?
God indeed
Fills all need,
Care thou need’st not borrow:
Thou on this canst be relying;
Daily bread
Your own God
Richly is supplying.
4. Life is more than earthly eating, -
Oh, much more!
Trust, therefore!
God, His Word completing,
Will give all that here is needful
Unto them
Who of Him
And His will are heedful.
5. Take no thought here for thy clothing;
Christ declares:
“Have no cares,
Thou shalt lack in nothing!
See the lily in its glory,
Standing there
Slender, fair, -
Thus God careth for thee!”
6. Who first for God’s Kingdom striveth,
Righteousness
Would possess
More than all earth giveth;
Truly he, as God ordaineth,
Drink and bread,
To his need
Throughout life obtaineth.
7. Should my faith by God be tested,
All that’s dear
To me here
From my hand be wrested; -
All these things will work together
For my gain,
Even pain
Given by my Father.
8. He is able to be giving
All again;
Doth oardain
His Word for the living:
Lo, how many souls, believing,
Now live so,
Without woe,
Without care and grieving!
9. Cares commit they to their Savior;
To His will
Bowing still,
To His guidance ever;
What God wills is their true pleasure;
He, their Lord,
And His Word,
Their abiding treasure.
10. From them God is naught withholding;
He gives bread
In their need,
All their cries beholding.
He with comfort oft is nighest,
Quickly hears
And appears
When the need is highest.
11. All to Thee, as truly fitting, -
Burdened heart,
Care and smart, -
Lord, I am committing!
Therefore, Lord, do Thou care for me!
I to Thee,
Bend the knee;
Silent, I adore Thee.
12. I will thank Thee, Lord and Savior,
Evermore,
Here and there,
And will never waver.
To Thy Name will I sing praises!
Be my strength,
Help at length,
Amen, dearest Jesus!
149. Can It Be a Pleasure
1. Can it be a pleasure
To be human born?
Can life be a treasure
For me any morn?
When there’s so much sinning,
Anguish, need and fear,
From our life’s beginning
Until death draws near?
2. Nothing here could cheer us,
If no Christ there were:
He brought heaven near us
When He did appear.
Whosoe’er confess Him
As their God and Lord,
Ne’er should aught distress them;
Peace is their reward!
3. Could for love be weeping,
O Thou Son of Man;
Safe within Thy keeping
By Thy love’s great plan;
Thou my heart hast movéd,
Thine it e’er shall be;
Thou lead’st me, Belovéd,
That I still have Thee!
4. Many a blesséd hour
I have oft with Thee;
I feel Thy great power
When depressed I be;
Hast me much forgiven,
In Thy mercy mild,
New grace sent from heaven
For this slothful child.
5. Is it not a pleasure
Here Christ’s own to be!
Pilgrims, try this treasure!
Dare Christ’s own to be!
Knew men but the blessing
Jesus can afford,
Many, faith confessing,
Would accept the Lord.
6. Though the Christian’s gladness
Mingled is with pain,
Yet his eyes mid sadness,
Look to heaven’s gain;
And the Lord looks downward
On him, that he may
Joyfully press onward
On his pilgrim way.
7. Christ at length is coming;
Shall with gentle hand
Lead us from our roaming
Home to fatherland.
When the strife is over,
Of, then we shall be
Where the Hallelujah
Rings eternally!
To be human born?
Can life be a treasure
For me any morn?
When there’s so much sinning,
Anguish, need and fear,
From our life’s beginning
Until death draws near?
2. Nothing here could cheer us,
If no Christ there were:
He brought heaven near us
When He did appear.
Whosoe’er confess Him
As their God and Lord,
Ne’er should aught distress them;
Peace is their reward!
3. Could for love be weeping,
O Thou Son of Man;
Safe within Thy keeping
By Thy love’s great plan;
Thou my heart hast movéd,
Thine it e’er shall be;
Thou lead’st me, Belovéd,
That I still have Thee!
4. Many a blesséd hour
I have oft with Thee;
I feel Thy great power
When depressed I be;
Hast me much forgiven,
In Thy mercy mild,
New grace sent from heaven
For this slothful child.
5. Is it not a pleasure
Here Christ’s own to be!
Pilgrims, try this treasure!
Dare Christ’s own to be!
Knew men but the blessing
Jesus can afford,
Many, faith confessing,
Would accept the Lord.
6. Though the Christian’s gladness
Mingled is with pain,
Yet his eyes mid sadness,
Look to heaven’s gain;
And the Lord looks downward
On him, that he may
Joyfully press onward
On his pilgrim way.
7. Christ at length is coming;
Shall with gentle hand
Lead us from our roaming
Home to fatherland.
When the strife is over,
Of, then we shall be
Where the Hallelujah
Rings eternally!
148. Noah’s Ark Had Drifted
1. Noah’s ark had drifted
On the surging flood;
Yet with heart uplifted,
Noah trusted God!
If, while here I tarry,
Storms rage far and wide,
This firm hope I carry:
God is at my side!
2. Moses passed undaunted
Through the great Red Sea;
Foes their might had vaunted,
God made Israel free.
I, without misgiving,
Through life’s desert stride,
Christ in me is living:
God is at my side!
3. Jonah’s trial hour..
Led through night and fear;
Yet God showed with power
That His help was near.
Thus in all distresses,
When by fear I’m tried,
Hope my heart possesses:
God is at my side!
4. Daniel’s defiance
In the den makes sure:
With God, our reliance,
We shall be secure.
So I go rejoicing,
Whatsoe’er betide;
For a prayer I’m voicing:
God is at my side!
5. From the furnace praised
Three men God on high:
This the foes amazéd,
Silenced was their lie.
So when scoffers try me,
I in God confide,
Letting scorn pass by me:
God is at my side!
6. So our suffering Savior
And His cross declare,
That we, patient ever,
Pain and cross should bear;
In the greatest terror,
He will help provide,
Keep the heart from error, -
God is at my side!
7. Peter’s chains God severed,
Opened doors for Paul, -
They will be delivered
Who trust Him in all!
Thither we now wander
Where God hath supplied
Homes in Zion yonder. –
God is at my side!
On the surging flood;
Yet with heart uplifted,
Noah trusted God!
If, while here I tarry,
Storms rage far and wide,
This firm hope I carry:
God is at my side!
2. Moses passed undaunted
Through the great Red Sea;
Foes their might had vaunted,
God made Israel free.
I, without misgiving,
Through life’s desert stride,
Christ in me is living:
God is at my side!
3. Jonah’s trial hour..
Led through night and fear;
Yet God showed with power
That His help was near.
Thus in all distresses,
When by fear I’m tried,
Hope my heart possesses:
God is at my side!
4. Daniel’s defiance
In the den makes sure:
With God, our reliance,
We shall be secure.
So I go rejoicing,
Whatsoe’er betide;
For a prayer I’m voicing:
God is at my side!
5. From the furnace praised
Three men God on high:
This the foes amazéd,
Silenced was their lie.
So when scoffers try me,
I in God confide,
Letting scorn pass by me:
God is at my side!
6. So our suffering Savior
And His cross declare,
That we, patient ever,
Pain and cross should bear;
In the greatest terror,
He will help provide,
Keep the heart from error, -
God is at my side!
7. Peter’s chains God severed,
Opened doors for Paul, -
They will be delivered
Who trust Him in all!
Thither we now wander
Where God hath supplied
Homes in Zion yonder. –
God is at my side!
147. Sweet Death, Come Thou
1. Sweet death, come thou
And bring us now
To God and to our precious Savior,
To that dear place
Where God’s free grace,
Before His throne is praised by saints forever.
2. Vain world, away!
Away, earth’s day!
The heart longs for the heavenly morrow,
Where every grief shall find relief
In joys that take the place of earthly sorrow.
3. O city fair,
With falls foursquare,
And gates from many jewels glowing;
Forever bright,
Because its light
God and the Lamb are endlessly bestowing.
4. There holiness,
That glorious dress
Will freely to all saints be given;
There we shall raise
To God the praise
That echoes all the ecstasy of heaven.
5. Sweet death, come thou,
Deliver now
From every cross and bring us yonder,
Where we shall be
Eternally
Filled with a blesséd joy and holy wonder.
And bring us now
To God and to our precious Savior,
To that dear place
Where God’s free grace,
Before His throne is praised by saints forever.
2. Vain world, away!
Away, earth’s day!
The heart longs for the heavenly morrow,
Where every grief shall find relief
In joys that take the place of earthly sorrow.
3. O city fair,
With falls foursquare,
And gates from many jewels glowing;
Forever bright,
Because its light
God and the Lamb are endlessly bestowing.
4. There holiness,
That glorious dress
Will freely to all saints be given;
There we shall raise
To God the praise
That echoes all the ecstasy of heaven.
5. Sweet death, come thou,
Deliver now
From every cross and bring us yonder,
Where we shall be
Eternally
Filled with a blesséd joy and holy wonder.
146. O Joy Sublime, When Finally Is Ended
1. O joy sublime, when finally is ended
The last, our hard-fought struggle with the foe;
When we from exile to our home have wended
Then then through yonder heavenly portals go;
When we earth’s dust from off our feet have shaken,
Earth’s sweat from weary brows have wiped away;
When we greet Him how ne’er hath us forsaken,
Who often gave us courage on our way!
2. O joy sublime, when shall we hear with trembling
The song the angel-choir.. sweetly sings;
When the great host around the Lamb assembling,
On golden harps to Him its praises brings;
When through the Holy City there are sounding
The hallelujahs of the Savior’s own;
When prayers, like holy incense, are surrounding
The King of kings upon His royal throne!
3. O joy sublime, when, freed, the soul can follow
His drawing with the cords of endless love;
Unhindered, it can all its longings hallow
To Him who opened wide the heavens above;
When, from the eyes of faith the veil unfolding
As flees the mist before the light of day,
We shall, the Son as mighty God beholding,
Adore Him as the Lord of lords always!
4. O joy sublime, when we shall hear Him calling:
“Come in, ye blesséd!”, when in heav’nly light,
Before His lofty throne in rev’rence falling,
We see His holy face with mercy bright;
When we shall see His eyes that once were weeping
Because of man’s hard heart, his misery,
And all the wounds from which His blood was dripping,
That from eternal death hath set us free!
5. O joy sublime, when through those courts all-glowing
With other happy saints we wend our way
Along the stream of life where trees are growing
As green as on that third creation-day;
Where in eternal youth, no one grows older,
Where time no longer takes its bitter toll,
Where no eye ever breaks, no heart grows colder,
Nor grief, nor pain, nor death shall plague the soul!
6. O joy sublime! No eye can here perceive it,
No ear can hear, no human heart can know
This joy, - when finally we there receive it
As we into the land of promise go!
On, then, upon the narrow pathway striving;
It is well worth the effort and the pains
To hasten on and then at length arriving
Where, far beyond our knowledge, Jesus reigns!
The last, our hard-fought struggle with the foe;
When we from exile to our home have wended
Then then through yonder heavenly portals go;
When we earth’s dust from off our feet have shaken,
Earth’s sweat from weary brows have wiped away;
When we greet Him how ne’er hath us forsaken,
Who often gave us courage on our way!
2. O joy sublime, when shall we hear with trembling
The song the angel-choir.. sweetly sings;
When the great host around the Lamb assembling,
On golden harps to Him its praises brings;
When through the Holy City there are sounding
The hallelujahs of the Savior’s own;
When prayers, like holy incense, are surrounding
The King of kings upon His royal throne!
3. O joy sublime, when, freed, the soul can follow
His drawing with the cords of endless love;
Unhindered, it can all its longings hallow
To Him who opened wide the heavens above;
When, from the eyes of faith the veil unfolding
As flees the mist before the light of day,
We shall, the Son as mighty God beholding,
Adore Him as the Lord of lords always!
4. O joy sublime, when we shall hear Him calling:
“Come in, ye blesséd!”, when in heav’nly light,
Before His lofty throne in rev’rence falling,
We see His holy face with mercy bright;
When we shall see His eyes that once were weeping
Because of man’s hard heart, his misery,
And all the wounds from which His blood was dripping,
That from eternal death hath set us free!
5. O joy sublime, when through those courts all-glowing
With other happy saints we wend our way
Along the stream of life where trees are growing
As green as on that third creation-day;
Where in eternal youth, no one grows older,
Where time no longer takes its bitter toll,
Where no eye ever breaks, no heart grows colder,
Nor grief, nor pain, nor death shall plague the soul!
6. O joy sublime! No eye can here perceive it,
No ear can hear, no human heart can know
This joy, - when finally we there receive it
As we into the land of promise go!
On, then, upon the narrow pathway striving;
It is well worth the effort and the pains
To hasten on and then at length arriving
Where, far beyond our knowledge, Jesus reigns!
145. Our Lot is Found in Pleasant Places
1. Our lot is found in pleasant places,
A goodly heritage we own:
O let us give to God our praises,
For these belong to Him alone,
Who chose us by His grace to be
His very own, His family!
2. He our benighted race befriended,
He pitied us in deepest love;
To Him we could not have ascended,
So He to us came from above:
No love more wonderful could be
Than His to share our misery!
3. He saw no comeliness nor beauty
In us, nor any worthiness;
No, only wrong, neglect of duty,
Sin, sickness, shame, and dire distress;
He saw no one who in our need
Could offer any help indeed!
4. He had compassion with the suffering
That came to us through Adam’s fall;
Our Savior gave himself as offering,
And thus He freely gave us all:
The right God’s children dear to be
And joy through all eternity.
5. We are not worthy, precious Savior,
Of all the goodness Thou hast shown;
Ashamed we stand in wonder ever
Before the things that Thou has done.
Thy love that crowns with grace, - that love
Made us at one with God above.
6. For naught but goodness we are hoping
From out Thy rich and loving hand,
Right well-contented while we’re groping
Our way through this most dreary land;
As children here, till we shall be
As heirs united there with Thee.
7. Such is our lot in pleasant places,
Such goodly heritage we own;
With all men we would share the graces
Thy favor has to us made known:
We to all men Thy love commend,
For Thou wouldst every one befriend.
8. It grieves us when men do not love Thee,
And when they Thy rich grace reject,
Who value worldliness above Thee
And throughout life Thy gifts neglect: -
Come ye, who here have any need;
Christ can supply them all, indeed.
A goodly heritage we own:
O let us give to God our praises,
For these belong to Him alone,
Who chose us by His grace to be
His very own, His family!
2. He our benighted race befriended,
He pitied us in deepest love;
To Him we could not have ascended,
So He to us came from above:
No love more wonderful could be
Than His to share our misery!
3. He saw no comeliness nor beauty
In us, nor any worthiness;
No, only wrong, neglect of duty,
Sin, sickness, shame, and dire distress;
He saw no one who in our need
Could offer any help indeed!
4. He had compassion with the suffering
That came to us through Adam’s fall;
Our Savior gave himself as offering,
And thus He freely gave us all:
The right God’s children dear to be
And joy through all eternity.
5. We are not worthy, precious Savior,
Of all the goodness Thou hast shown;
Ashamed we stand in wonder ever
Before the things that Thou has done.
Thy love that crowns with grace, - that love
Made us at one with God above.
6. For naught but goodness we are hoping
From out Thy rich and loving hand,
Right well-contented while we’re groping
Our way through this most dreary land;
As children here, till we shall be
As heirs united there with Thee.
7. Such is our lot in pleasant places,
Such goodly heritage we own;
With all men we would share the graces
Thy favor has to us made known:
We to all men Thy love commend,
For Thou wouldst every one befriend.
8. It grieves us when men do not love Thee,
And when they Thy rich grace reject,
Who value worldliness above Thee
And throughout life Thy gifts neglect: -
Come ye, who here have any need;
Christ can supply them all, indeed.
144. Faithful Savior, We Are Here
1. Faithful Savior, we are here
Met in prayer: be near us;
Guide each thought and wish sincere
By Thy will: O hear us!
Let Thy Word’s bright rays divine
In our inmost hearts now shine,
And with Thy light cheer us.
2. In our midst, O Lord, be now;
Tarry with us, Savior;
Be our only Teacher Thou,
Hear our pleadings ever;
By Thy Word which makes men new
Recreate our habits too,
Grant us with Thy favor!
3. Lord, we all would learn of Thee
And of Thy true mildness;
Like to Thee we all would be,
Own Thy constant meekness,
Show Thy calm activity
And Thy deep humility
And Thy loving-kindness!
4. In us lowly creatures too,
Thy Word’s pow’r revealing,
Show how it creates us new,
Giving strength and healing!
May, O Lord, Thy mighty Word
Vict’ries new in us record,
In us full health sealing!
5. Joy it is, O Lord, to be
Thee by faith enfolding,
Undismayed, O Rock, on Thee
All our future building!
Though we here on Thee believe,
There we shall the joy receive,
Thee to be beholding!
Met in prayer: be near us;
Guide each thought and wish sincere
By Thy will: O hear us!
Let Thy Word’s bright rays divine
In our inmost hearts now shine,
And with Thy light cheer us.
2. In our midst, O Lord, be now;
Tarry with us, Savior;
Be our only Teacher Thou,
Hear our pleadings ever;
By Thy Word which makes men new
Recreate our habits too,
Grant us with Thy favor!
3. Lord, we all would learn of Thee
And of Thy true mildness;
Like to Thee we all would be,
Own Thy constant meekness,
Show Thy calm activity
And Thy deep humility
And Thy loving-kindness!
4. In us lowly creatures too,
Thy Word’s pow’r revealing,
Show how it creates us new,
Giving strength and healing!
May, O Lord, Thy mighty Word
Vict’ries new in us record,
In us full health sealing!
5. Joy it is, O Lord, to be
Thee by faith enfolding,
Undismayed, O Rock, on Thee
All our future building!
Though we here on Thee believe,
There we shall the joy receive,
Thee to be beholding!
143. Beloved Friends, We Now Must Part
1. Beloved friends, we now must part,
Each one upon his way;
May God, who made us one in heart,
Guide us and be our stay.
2. For us the Lord but good intends,
And by His Word grants grace;
To him who weeps He comfort sends,
Gives warning when in place.
3. Let each in quiet go His way,
God’s Word shrined in his heart;
If Satan comes to lead astray,
With prayer make him depart.
4. Dear brethren, then be on your guard,
As pilgrims here below;
Your guide and rule be God’s true Word;
It shows how you must go.
5. Ye sisters all, let each one be
In service for the Lord;
O watch and pray unceasingly, -
That bringeth rich reward.
6. So then let us not be depressed,
Whatever may arise;
We journey on to endless rest
In yonder paradise!
Each one upon his way;
May God, who made us one in heart,
Guide us and be our stay.
2. For us the Lord but good intends,
And by His Word grants grace;
To him who weeps He comfort sends,
Gives warning when in place.
3. Let each in quiet go His way,
God’s Word shrined in his heart;
If Satan comes to lead astray,
With prayer make him depart.
4. Dear brethren, then be on your guard,
As pilgrims here below;
Your guide and rule be God’s true Word;
It shows how you must go.
5. Ye sisters all, let each one be
In service for the Lord;
O watch and pray unceasingly, -
That bringeth rich reward.
6. So then let us not be depressed,
Whatever may arise;
We journey on to endless rest
In yonder paradise!
142. O Brethren, As Our Mirror Bright
1. O brethren, as our mirror bright,
We look into God’s Word,
Where each may learn the way of right
And see His precepts good.
2. O is it right therein to see
Our faults, and not feel shame;
To let God’s word neglected be,
And any grief disclaim?
3. Obey the word! It maketh wise.
O follow it indeed!
What doth it profit, that we prize
The Word, but do not heed?
4. Faith saveth us alone by grace,
Without works of the Law;
But who, baptized, doth sin embrace,
No hope may ever know!
5. The world beneath God’s curse doth lie,
And who her ways have trod;
But who, baptized, to sin doth die,
Hath all he needs in God!
We look into God’s Word,
Where each may learn the way of right
And see His precepts good.
2. O is it right therein to see
Our faults, and not feel shame;
To let God’s word neglected be,
And any grief disclaim?
3. Obey the word! It maketh wise.
O follow it indeed!
What doth it profit, that we prize
The Word, but do not heed?
4. Faith saveth us alone by grace,
Without works of the Law;
But who, baptized, doth sin embrace,
No hope may ever know!
5. The world beneath God’s curse doth lie,
And who her ways have trod;
But who, baptized, to sin doth die,
Hath all he needs in God!
141. Be Praised and Adored
1. Be praised and adored,
O Holy Ghost, Lord;
For teaching to me
How gracious my Savior to sinners can be!
2. Ah, that this my mind
One purpose could find;
With heart and with voice
To cause Thy heart, Jesus, each day to rejoice!
3. Those hours are gone
When nothing is done
And nothing is planned,
To show faith in Jesus, and with Him to stand!
4. Anew may I be
Devoted to Thee!
O rule in my heart
According to Thy hidden counsel and art!
5. O blesséd is he,
And rich will he be
Who from early youth
Has found in his Savior salvation and truth!
O Holy Ghost, Lord;
For teaching to me
How gracious my Savior to sinners can be!
2. Ah, that this my mind
One purpose could find;
With heart and with voice
To cause Thy heart, Jesus, each day to rejoice!
3. Those hours are gone
When nothing is done
And nothing is planned,
To show faith in Jesus, and with Him to stand!
4. Anew may I be
Devoted to Thee!
O rule in my heart
According to Thy hidden counsel and art!
5. O blesséd is he,
And rich will he be
Who from early youth
Has found in his Savior salvation and truth!
140. Holy Spirit, Comforter
1. Holy Spirit, Comforter,
Lord of love and power,
O’er us now and evermore
Thy good graces shower.
Sinners may unworthy be
Of Thee, Holy Spirit;
Yet who seeks Thee fervently
Shall Thy light inherit.
2. O inspire us mightily
And most richly bless us;
Let each heart assured now be
That Thou dost possess us!
Speech and silence, pleading, prayer,
Thoughts deep hid inside us, -
All these by Thy power prepare,
Show that Thou dost guide us.
3. Yet the Lamb’s most precious blood
For all men was given;
Therefore, Thou our highest Good
Was poured out from heaven.
When assembled were Thine own,
Their petitions telling,
Thou wast seen upon each one
With Thy power dwelling!
Lord of love and power,
O’er us now and evermore
Thy good graces shower.
Sinners may unworthy be
Of Thee, Holy Spirit;
Yet who seeks Thee fervently
Shall Thy light inherit.
2. O inspire us mightily
And most richly bless us;
Let each heart assured now be
That Thou dost possess us!
Speech and silence, pleading, prayer,
Thoughts deep hid inside us, -
All these by Thy power prepare,
Show that Thou dost guide us.
3. Yet the Lamb’s most precious blood
For all men was given;
Therefore, Thou our highest Good
Was poured out from heaven.
When assembled were Thine own,
Their petitions telling,
Thou wast seen upon each one
With Thy power dwelling!
139. What Could Be Lovelier Ever
1. What could be lovelier ever,
What could more peace afford,
Than hallowing forever
Our lives unto our Lord?
2. We are so near His being,
We live thus day by day,
As if we Him were seeing,
And joy attends our way.
3. Our lips may not be speaking,
But in our hearts we pray,
And Him our thoughts are seeking
Upon the heavenly way.
4. His goodness daily feeds us
And doth our hearts sustain;
Where’er our pathway leads us,
We seek Him ne’er in vain.
5. As children we are playing
In gladness at His feet,
But when our tears start flowing
His heart is our retreat.
6. And when the day is over,
He brings the rest so blest;
With the cool earth as cover,
Our weary members rest.
7. And there until the dawning
Our peaceful rest we take,
Till on that glorious morning
He calls: Awake! Awake!
8. What there shall be our being,
We cannot now esteem;
For we shall there be seeing
All things as in a dream!
What could more peace afford,
Than hallowing forever
Our lives unto our Lord?
2. We are so near His being,
We live thus day by day,
As if we Him were seeing,
And joy attends our way.
3. Our lips may not be speaking,
But in our hearts we pray,
And Him our thoughts are seeking
Upon the heavenly way.
4. His goodness daily feeds us
And doth our hearts sustain;
Where’er our pathway leads us,
We seek Him ne’er in vain.
5. As children we are playing
In gladness at His feet,
But when our tears start flowing
His heart is our retreat.
6. And when the day is over,
He brings the rest so blest;
With the cool earth as cover,
Our weary members rest.
7. And there until the dawning
Our peaceful rest we take,
Till on that glorious morning
He calls: Awake! Awake!
8. What there shall be our being,
We cannot now esteem;
For we shall there be seeing
All things as in a dream!
Friday, January 21, 2011
138. Now We Have Heard the Savior
1. Now we have heard the Savior
Reveal His Word and will;
He came to us with favor,
And He abideth still.
2. He never will forsake us,
He tenderly is nigh,
And to Himself would take us,
Our Savior from on high.
3. And He would gladly guide us
Into the home above,
With all we need provide us,
And help us in His love.
4. Receive the Word sincerely,
Live true to it each day;
Show that you love Christ dearly
And follow in His way.
5. Let each take His position
At heart serene and still,
And bring complete submission
Unto the Father’s will.
6. Then bravely on proceeding,
Our Shepherd at our side, -
He, faithful in His leading,
Will step by step abide.
7. We shall not rue it ever,
The narrow way to go;
He faithful is forever
Who calls us, - Him we know.
8. Let us for all be striving
That giveth us true peace,
Forsake, in all our living,
The things that God displease.
9. Thy people keep, O Savior,
In all adversity,
Till we at last forever
United are with Thee.
10. Where we Thy praise and glory
Will never tire to sing,
And with new songs before Thee
Our endless worship bring!
Reveal His Word and will;
He came to us with favor,
And He abideth still.
2. He never will forsake us,
He tenderly is nigh,
And to Himself would take us,
Our Savior from on high.
3. And He would gladly guide us
Into the home above,
With all we need provide us,
And help us in His love.
4. Receive the Word sincerely,
Live true to it each day;
Show that you love Christ dearly
And follow in His way.
5. Let each take His position
At heart serene and still,
And bring complete submission
Unto the Father’s will.
6. Then bravely on proceeding,
Our Shepherd at our side, -
He, faithful in His leading,
Will step by step abide.
7. We shall not rue it ever,
The narrow way to go;
He faithful is forever
Who calls us, - Him we know.
8. Let us for all be striving
That giveth us true peace,
Forsake, in all our living,
The things that God displease.
9. Thy people keep, O Savior,
In all adversity,
Till we at last forever
United are with Thee.
10. Where we Thy praise and glory
Will never tire to sing,
And with new songs before Thee
Our endless worship bring!
137. True Charity Shall Never Grow Less
1. True charity shall never
Grow less, nor ever cease;
True charity forever
Shall bind our hears in peace.
2. True charity abideth –
Our Lord would have it thus;
True charity e’er guideth;
To God it leadeth us.
3. True charity perfecteth
And giveth joy and rest;
To the believer granteth
The portion that is blest.
4. True charity grows greater
Until, perfection won,
We meet our blest Creator
And earth and pain are done.
5. In these our years of sorrow
True charity is tried;
But in that blessed morrow
Naught will our joys divide.
6. True charity, our treasure,
Makes perfect soul and heart;
It is our joy and pleasure,
It is our dearest part.
Grow less, nor ever cease;
True charity forever
Shall bind our hears in peace.
2. True charity abideth –
Our Lord would have it thus;
True charity e’er guideth;
To God it leadeth us.
3. True charity perfecteth
And giveth joy and rest;
To the believer granteth
The portion that is blest.
4. True charity grows greater
Until, perfection won,
We meet our blest Creator
And earth and pain are done.
5. In these our years of sorrow
True charity is tried;
But in that blessed morrow
Naught will our joys divide.
6. True charity, our treasure,
Makes perfect soul and heart;
It is our joy and pleasure,
It is our dearest part.
136. Come, Pilgrims, Join in Singing
1. Come, pilgrims, join in singing
Your great Redeemer’s praise,
To Him our anthems bringing,
Who blesses all our days.
2. A Shepherd, true forever,
A Rock and Shield is He;
He led us safely ever
And gave His Word so free.
3. His holy Word that feeds us
Is pure, without alloy;
Where’er our journey leads us,
It gives us strength and joy.
4. It shows to us the treasure
That God prepares for us,
Grants hearts and spirit pleasure
And cheers and comforts thus.
5. Thanks from the heart are welling,
Because new life is given;
The Word, all doubt dispelling,
Turns thoughts to God and heaven.
6. It is our source of gladness
While here our journey lies
It sweetens all our sadness
With comfort from the skies.
7. When anything oppresses,
We turn to our dear Friend,
And He in our distresses
The needed help doth send.
8. In mercy He looks downward
On us and shows the way;
We gladly journey onward
To heaven day by day.
9. Let us go on in gladness
Upon our way so blest,
For after strife and sadness
We shall attain our rest!
Your great Redeemer’s praise,
To Him our anthems bringing,
Who blesses all our days.
2. A Shepherd, true forever,
A Rock and Shield is He;
He led us safely ever
And gave His Word so free.
3. His holy Word that feeds us
Is pure, without alloy;
Where’er our journey leads us,
It gives us strength and joy.
4. It shows to us the treasure
That God prepares for us,
Grants hearts and spirit pleasure
And cheers and comforts thus.
5. Thanks from the heart are welling,
Because new life is given;
The Word, all doubt dispelling,
Turns thoughts to God and heaven.
6. It is our source of gladness
While here our journey lies
It sweetens all our sadness
With comfort from the skies.
7. When anything oppresses,
We turn to our dear Friend,
And He in our distresses
The needed help doth send.
8. In mercy He looks downward
On us and shows the way;
We gladly journey onward
To heaven day by day.
9. Let us go on in gladness
Upon our way so blest,
For after strife and sadness
We shall attain our rest!
135. Abide, O Lord and Savior
1. Abide, O Lord and Savior,
Among us with Thy grace,
That Satan harm us never,
Nor we to him give place.
2. Abide, O blest Redeemer,
And guide us with Thy Word,
That we may now and ever
Enjoy Thy goodness, Lord.
3. Abide with us in splendor,
Thou pure and heavenly Light;
Gird us with truth, surrender
Us not to error’s night.
4. Abide with Thy rich blessing,
Nor may it ever cease;
The grace we are possessing,
O Lord, in us increase!
5. Abide as our Protector,
Thou Hero in the fray;
Let Satan not be victor,
And keep the world at bay!
6. Abide with us forever
And grant us steadfastness;
We pray Thee, Lord, deliver
Our hearts from all distress!
Among us with Thy grace,
That Satan harm us never,
Nor we to him give place.
2. Abide, O blest Redeemer,
And guide us with Thy Word,
That we may now and ever
Enjoy Thy goodness, Lord.
3. Abide with us in splendor,
Thou pure and heavenly Light;
Gird us with truth, surrender
Us not to error’s night.
4. Abide with Thy rich blessing,
Nor may it ever cease;
The grace we are possessing,
O Lord, in us increase!
5. Abide as our Protector,
Thou Hero in the fray;
Let Satan not be victor,
And keep the world at bay!
6. Abide with us forever
And grant us steadfastness;
We pray Thee, Lord, deliver
Our hearts from all distress!
134. His Grace May God Be Giving
1. His grace may God be giving,
His grace in Christ, to all.
In Him we now are living, (living,)
And we His coming hail!
2. The narrow way to heaven, -
Our steps would stray aside,
Unless His grace, once given, (given,)
Unto the end abide.
3. His grace is our reliance;
Our trust is not in vain;
Thou foes may breathe defiance, (defiance,)
God’s truth e’er shall remain.
4. Though needs grow greater ever,
In faith we call to Thee:
O mighty God and Savior, (Savior,)
Let us Thy coming see!
5. Lest we may be defeated,
This grace must in us live;
For victory, it the needed, (needed)
Patience and faith can give.
6. So there are no real losses
In what for Christ we miss;
Our Lord a grace possesses, (possesses)
That over all things is!
7. To Thee, Lord, we are living,
And still we pray to Thee:
Thy grace to all be giving, (giving,)
O grant Thy grace to me!
His grace in Christ, to all.
In Him we now are living, (living,)
And we His coming hail!
2. The narrow way to heaven, -
Our steps would stray aside,
Unless His grace, once given, (given,)
Unto the end abide.
3. His grace is our reliance;
Our trust is not in vain;
Thou foes may breathe defiance, (defiance,)
God’s truth e’er shall remain.
4. Though needs grow greater ever,
In faith we call to Thee:
O mighty God and Savior, (Savior,)
Let us Thy coming see!
5. Lest we may be defeated,
This grace must in us live;
For victory, it the needed, (needed)
Patience and faith can give.
6. So there are no real losses
In what for Christ we miss;
Our Lord a grace possesses, (possesses)
That over all things is!
7. To Thee, Lord, we are living,
And still we pray to Thee:
Thy grace to all be giving, (giving,)
O grant Thy grace to me!
133. Triumph Thou, God’s City Fair
1. Triumph thou, God’s city fair,
Built by Christ with loving care!
Church of God, rejoice, for He
From the heavens guardeth thee.
2. Though the foes may rage and mock,
Tremble not, O little flock!
For the Lord thy bounds extends
To the earth’s remotest ends.
3. Doth the nation’s wrath increase?
Let them rage – bear thou in peace!
Suffer in a patient mood;
Bleed! for fruitful is thy blood!
4. All thy foes the Lord pursues,
Till at length He all subdues;
Lays the world beneath His yoke
That His vengeance did provoke.
5. All who Thee will not confess,
Spurn Thee, mock Thee, and transgress, -
Dreadful shall their last end be,
Never shall they God’s face see.
6. O rejoice! Sing: Jesus lives!
Jesus, who thee honor gives,
Who, though hell may rage in shame,
Keeps thee safe, - O praise His name!
7. Worship, glory, honor bring
Unto Jesus Christ our King!
Peace He gives, - e’en in the storm
He protects His Church from harm!
Built by Christ with loving care!
Church of God, rejoice, for He
From the heavens guardeth thee.
2. Though the foes may rage and mock,
Tremble not, O little flock!
For the Lord thy bounds extends
To the earth’s remotest ends.
3. Doth the nation’s wrath increase?
Let them rage – bear thou in peace!
Suffer in a patient mood;
Bleed! for fruitful is thy blood!
4. All thy foes the Lord pursues,
Till at length He all subdues;
Lays the world beneath His yoke
That His vengeance did provoke.
5. All who Thee will not confess,
Spurn Thee, mock Thee, and transgress, -
Dreadful shall their last end be,
Never shall they God’s face see.
6. O rejoice! Sing: Jesus lives!
Jesus, who thee honor gives,
Who, though hell may rage in shame,
Keeps thee safe, - O praise His name!
7. Worship, glory, honor bring
Unto Jesus Christ our King!
Peace He gives, - e’en in the storm
He protects His Church from harm!
132. Savior, Thankfully We Meet
1. Savior, thankfully we meet
Now before Thy mercy-seat;
Hear, o hear our child-like plea;
What we ask O let it be.
2. All the things that here on earth
Human wisdom deems of worth;
All that pleasure may proclaim;
All is hardly worth the name.
3. Lord, Thy kingdom is more dear;
Nowhere is its equal here.
Thy rich grace alone imparts
Perfect gladness to our hearts.
4. Dwell in us, O Christ divine;
Let us evermore be Thine;
Grant us all Thy Spirit, Lord,
As is promised in Thy Word.
5. May Thy precious Word resound
Mightily the world around,
That all peoples here below
Of Thy cov’nant peace may know.
6. Open Thou the hearts of men!
Let Thy kingdom come, and then
Check Thou every cunning might;
Turn to day the darkest night!
7. In Thine herald’s pow’r inspire,
Patience, wisdom, love’s true fire!
Though they here must sow in tears
Yet the richest fruit is theirs.
8. Zion, praise thy God today,
Who hears gladly when we pray,
And the glory of His grace
Now reveals in every place.
9. Sing a joyful song of praise,
Brethren, to Him all you days;
Here and in eternity,
Jesus all our joy shall be!
Now before Thy mercy-seat;
Hear, o hear our child-like plea;
What we ask O let it be.
2. All the things that here on earth
Human wisdom deems of worth;
All that pleasure may proclaim;
All is hardly worth the name.
3. Lord, Thy kingdom is more dear;
Nowhere is its equal here.
Thy rich grace alone imparts
Perfect gladness to our hearts.
4. Dwell in us, O Christ divine;
Let us evermore be Thine;
Grant us all Thy Spirit, Lord,
As is promised in Thy Word.
5. May Thy precious Word resound
Mightily the world around,
That all peoples here below
Of Thy cov’nant peace may know.
6. Open Thou the hearts of men!
Let Thy kingdom come, and then
Check Thou every cunning might;
Turn to day the darkest night!
7. In Thine herald’s pow’r inspire,
Patience, wisdom, love’s true fire!
Though they here must sow in tears
Yet the richest fruit is theirs.
8. Zion, praise thy God today,
Who hears gladly when we pray,
And the glory of His grace
Now reveals in every place.
9. Sing a joyful song of praise,
Brethren, to Him all you days;
Here and in eternity,
Jesus all our joy shall be!
131. O Thou Holy One, Thou All-Gracious One
1. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One,
Of all worlds the Creator!
Let us draw near Thee,
Bless us who fear Thee;
Help us, help us, Jehovah!
2. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One,
We are also Thy children: -
O now befriend us,
Thy mercy send us;
Help us, help us, O Father!
3. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One,
Jesus, Savior of mankind!
Children’s Friend ever,
Sinner’s true Savior,
Help us, help us, O Jesus!
4. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One,
Spirit of love and wisdom!
Rule Thou within us;
For God e’er win us;
Help us, help us, O Spirit!
5. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One,
Father, Savior, Comforter!
Do Thou protect us;
Ever direct us;
Grant us Thy peace eternal!
Thou All-gracious One,
Of all worlds the Creator!
Let us draw near Thee,
Bless us who fear Thee;
Help us, help us, Jehovah!
2. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One,
We are also Thy children: -
O now befriend us,
Thy mercy send us;
Help us, help us, O Father!
3. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One,
Jesus, Savior of mankind!
Children’s Friend ever,
Sinner’s true Savior,
Help us, help us, O Jesus!
4. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One,
Spirit of love and wisdom!
Rule Thou within us;
For God e’er win us;
Help us, help us, O Spirit!
5. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One,
Father, Savior, Comforter!
Do Thou protect us;
Ever direct us;
Grant us Thy peace eternal!
130. O Thou Holy One
1. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One!
O my soul, ever praise Him!
Daily be bringing
Praises with singing,
Laud thou, laud thou Jehovah!
Angels in glory, Sing ye His story,
Praise ye, praise he Jehovah!
2. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One!
Thine is wisdom and power!
Grace hast Thou given,
Life in Thy heaven!
His love now praise, O praise Him!
Try it and wonder,
His goodness ponder!
Our God is love, O praise Him!
3. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One!
Thou good Shepherd and Savior!
Sheep that were erring.
Punishment bearing,
Lost and ready to perish;
Thou, Lord, hast found them,
Saved, healed, and bound them:
Praise now the love we cherish!
4. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One!
Praise be to Thee and honor!
Slaves’ bonds were shattered,
Sheep saved, once scattered,
Thine, O Lord, is salvation!
Joy in the highest,
Grace now is nighest, -
Thanks, O Lord, for salvation!
5. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One!
King of heavenly glory!
Sins Thou dost banish,
Then they all vanish, -
Adam is past forever!
Grace Thou revealest,
All our wounds healest,
Moses is past forever!
6. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One!
Thou alone art my Portion!
Thy Spirit’s power
Grants every hour
Life and light and salvation!
Freed by Thee, Savior,
I would not waver,
Faithful to Thy salvation!
7. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One!
Thou dost grant holy seasons!
Our heart rejoices,
We lift our voices,
Praising the joys of heaven!
There we will greet Thee,
With all who meet Thee,
Praising the joys of heaven!
8. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One!
Father, Savior, and Counsellor!
There I’ll be living
Where Thou art giving
To Thy servants full glory;
Those who live for Thee,
By Thee made worthy,
Shall shine in heavenly glory!
Thou All-gracious One!
O my soul, ever praise Him!
Daily be bringing
Praises with singing,
Laud thou, laud thou Jehovah!
Angels in glory, Sing ye His story,
Praise ye, praise he Jehovah!
2. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One!
Thine is wisdom and power!
Grace hast Thou given,
Life in Thy heaven!
His love now praise, O praise Him!
Try it and wonder,
His goodness ponder!
Our God is love, O praise Him!
3. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One!
Thou good Shepherd and Savior!
Sheep that were erring.
Punishment bearing,
Lost and ready to perish;
Thou, Lord, hast found them,
Saved, healed, and bound them:
Praise now the love we cherish!
4. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One!
Praise be to Thee and honor!
Slaves’ bonds were shattered,
Sheep saved, once scattered,
Thine, O Lord, is salvation!
Joy in the highest,
Grace now is nighest, -
Thanks, O Lord, for salvation!
5. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One!
King of heavenly glory!
Sins Thou dost banish,
Then they all vanish, -
Adam is past forever!
Grace Thou revealest,
All our wounds healest,
Moses is past forever!
6. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One!
Thou alone art my Portion!
Thy Spirit’s power
Grants every hour
Life and light and salvation!
Freed by Thee, Savior,
I would not waver,
Faithful to Thy salvation!
7. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One!
Thou dost grant holy seasons!
Our heart rejoices,
We lift our voices,
Praising the joys of heaven!
There we will greet Thee,
With all who meet Thee,
Praising the joys of heaven!
8. O Thou Holy One,
Thou All-gracious One!
Father, Savior, and Counsellor!
There I’ll be living
Where Thou art giving
To Thy servants full glory;
Those who live for Thee,
By Thee made worthy,
Shall shine in heavenly glory!
129. O Lord of Hosts, How Lovely
1. O Lord of hosts, how lovely are
The places where now dwells Thy Name, most holy;
Where Thou the hearts hast entered from afar,
And now Thy Holy Spirit reigneth solely!
Blest they who consecrate themselves to Thee
Eternally!
2. O how my soul now longs for Thee,
And for the courts of Thine own sanctuary;
My heart and flesh rejoicing inwardly
In Thee, O Lord, so worthy of all glory.
My joyful heart adores Thy majesty
With thanks to Thee.
3. Yea, mine own soul, once gone astray,
Hath found the rest for which it long was yearning,
E’en as a dove that trembleth in her joy,
E’en as a swallow to her nest returning, -
My soul there dwells, and sheltered is the while
From Satan’s guile.
4. It is Thine alter, Christ, my Lord,
And the redemption through Thy Blood and Passion,
Where now my soul, once straying from Thy Word,
Finds all the rest and comfort of salvation:
Within Thine house my heart to Thee I bring,
O God, my King!
5. O blesséd are all they who dwell
Within Thine house, who praise The now and ever.
O blesséd is the man, he doeth well,
Whose rest Thou art, whose heart is Thine forever;
For he, who Thee as his sure strength doth know,
May safely go.
6. In peace he treads this vale of tears,
Where troubles rise and there is so much sorrow;
There is no need or anguish that he fears;
He trusts in God and faces each tomorrow.
Thou crownest him with blessings, rich, divine.
For he is Thine.
7. Lord God of hosts, now hear our prayer;
Our God our Shield, we daily do implore Thee;
For it belongs, O Lord, unto Thy care
To keep the kingdom of Thy Son before Thee;
When Satan threatens, Thou art Sun and Shield,
To Thee we yield.
The places where now dwells Thy Name, most holy;
Where Thou the hearts hast entered from afar,
And now Thy Holy Spirit reigneth solely!
Blest they who consecrate themselves to Thee
Eternally!
2. O how my soul now longs for Thee,
And for the courts of Thine own sanctuary;
My heart and flesh rejoicing inwardly
In Thee, O Lord, so worthy of all glory.
My joyful heart adores Thy majesty
With thanks to Thee.
3. Yea, mine own soul, once gone astray,
Hath found the rest for which it long was yearning,
E’en as a dove that trembleth in her joy,
E’en as a swallow to her nest returning, -
My soul there dwells, and sheltered is the while
From Satan’s guile.
4. It is Thine alter, Christ, my Lord,
And the redemption through Thy Blood and Passion,
Where now my soul, once straying from Thy Word,
Finds all the rest and comfort of salvation:
Within Thine house my heart to Thee I bring,
O God, my King!
5. O blesséd are all they who dwell
Within Thine house, who praise The now and ever.
O blesséd is the man, he doeth well,
Whose rest Thou art, whose heart is Thine forever;
For he, who Thee as his sure strength doth know,
May safely go.
6. In peace he treads this vale of tears,
Where troubles rise and there is so much sorrow;
There is no need or anguish that he fears;
He trusts in God and faces each tomorrow.
Thou crownest him with blessings, rich, divine.
For he is Thine.
7. Lord God of hosts, now hear our prayer;
Our God our Shield, we daily do implore Thee;
For it belongs, O Lord, unto Thy care
To keep the kingdom of Thy Son before Thee;
When Satan threatens, Thou art Sun and Shield,
To Thee we yield.
128. All Praise to God Upon His Throne
1. All praise to God upon His throne,
Who chose us for His heaven,
And who, through Jesus Christ, His Son,
New birth to us hath given.
2. He clothed us with His righteousness,
Cleansed us from guilt and sadness,
Bestowed on us, in love and grace,
His Spirit of true gladness.
3. Through Jesus’ blood and wounds hath He
Our souls with pardon lighted;
From Adam’s fall we now are free,
And with our Lord united.
4. In baptism, a festive dress
He put on each believer;
He robed us in His righteousness
To walk a new life ever.
5. Thus robed, our Lord did us invite
His supper to inherit,
Adorned us with His jewels bright,
By grace without our merit.
6. Rejoice, ye saints, with one accord
That unto you is given
To share this feast with Christ the Lord
Before the throne of heaven.
7. Your Savior hath prepared a place
In heaven’s glory for you;
He spreadeth His own righteousness
Now as a garment o’er you.
8. O holy Church of God, rejoice;
Thy King soon cometh for thee,
To lead the Bride of His own choice
Into His home of glory.
9. Thy wedding garment guard with care,
Keep every sin behind thee;
Then wilt Thou in the glory there
Thy Lord as Bridegroom find thee.
10. O blest are all, who may attend
That bridal feast of blessing,
Who faithful are unto the end
Through trials sore and pressing.
11. At length they shall from suffering rise
That here gave them no pleasure,
And mid the joys of paradise
Their crown of glory treasure.
12. O holy Zion, God’s delight,
Hold fast what He hath given;
Be true; rue not thy love of right;
Attain the crown of heaven.
Who chose us for His heaven,
And who, through Jesus Christ, His Son,
New birth to us hath given.
2. He clothed us with His righteousness,
Cleansed us from guilt and sadness,
Bestowed on us, in love and grace,
His Spirit of true gladness.
3. Through Jesus’ blood and wounds hath He
Our souls with pardon lighted;
From Adam’s fall we now are free,
And with our Lord united.
4. In baptism, a festive dress
He put on each believer;
He robed us in His righteousness
To walk a new life ever.
5. Thus robed, our Lord did us invite
His supper to inherit,
Adorned us with His jewels bright,
By grace without our merit.
6. Rejoice, ye saints, with one accord
That unto you is given
To share this feast with Christ the Lord
Before the throne of heaven.
7. Your Savior hath prepared a place
In heaven’s glory for you;
He spreadeth His own righteousness
Now as a garment o’er you.
8. O holy Church of God, rejoice;
Thy King soon cometh for thee,
To lead the Bride of His own choice
Into His home of glory.
9. Thy wedding garment guard with care,
Keep every sin behind thee;
Then wilt Thou in the glory there
Thy Lord as Bridegroom find thee.
10. O blest are all, who may attend
That bridal feast of blessing,
Who faithful are unto the end
Through trials sore and pressing.
11. At length they shall from suffering rise
That here gave them no pleasure,
And mid the joys of paradise
Their crown of glory treasure.
12. O holy Zion, God’s delight,
Hold fast what He hath given;
Be true; rue not thy love of right;
Attain the crown of heaven.
127. Every Spirit Prove, O Prove Ye
1. Every spirit prove, O prove ye,”
Thus commands He who doth love ye;
“If they all by God are taught,
Or in worldly error caught.”
2. By their fruits ye all shall prove them,
By the teachings that do move them;
Ye shall prove them by their mind,
By the earthly gain they find.
3. Soon all those will be revealed,
Who their true selves here concealed,
They will show their wolfish state,
How they all God’s children hate.
4. To him who in Christ confideth,
And in His commands abideth,
All those spirits will be known, -
Those whom Satan calls his own.
5. Drive away the wolves, O Savior!
Come and aid Thy people ever,
Lest from Thee away they go
Whom they here by faith now know!
6. The confused, with truth, O girt Thou,
And the erring ones convert Thou,
That Thy flock may e’er increase,
To Thy glory and our peace!
Thus commands He who doth love ye;
“If they all by God are taught,
Or in worldly error caught.”
2. By their fruits ye all shall prove them,
By the teachings that do move them;
Ye shall prove them by their mind,
By the earthly gain they find.
3. Soon all those will be revealed,
Who their true selves here concealed,
They will show their wolfish state,
How they all God’s children hate.
4. To him who in Christ confideth,
And in His commands abideth,
All those spirits will be known, -
Those whom Satan calls his own.
5. Drive away the wolves, O Savior!
Come and aid Thy people ever,
Lest from Thee away they go
Whom they here by faith now know!
6. The confused, with truth, O girt Thou,
And the erring ones convert Thou,
That Thy flock may e’er increase,
To Thy glory and our peace!
126. Festal Day, With Joy I Greet Thee
1. Festal day, with joy I great thee,
And with all the pious meet thee!
Day of rest and blessedness,
Soul and body Thou dost bless.
2. Brethren, as His children, lowly,
Let us hear God’s teaching holy;
Feel the Father’s glowing love,
Granting all things from above!
3. O ye pardoned and redeemed,
Praise the Father so esteemed,
Thank Him who from heaven’s throne
In deep love on us looks down!
4. Praise Him who ne’er turned against us
And His Son from heaven sent us,
Bearing all our sin and woe, -
All things did and doth bestow.
5. Day that turns to joy all sadness!
Jesus Christ, our Sun of gladness,
Light and warm our hearts alway!
Let who can be glad today!
6. Father, Thy commandments holy
Teach us to obey more fully;
Let afar from each heart be
Self-will and hypocrisy.
7. With Thy truth, O Lord, awake us,
By the hand today, O take us,
Till our heart for gladness swells;
Show that Jesus in us dwells.
8. Grant us wisdom and affection;
Help us follow Thy direction
To be happy with the glad,
To give comfort to the sad.
9. Teacher, who us rightful living,
Ever truer for Thee striving;
Asking, seeking, trusting Thee,
Till we find Thee, and Thee see!
And with all the pious meet thee!
Day of rest and blessedness,
Soul and body Thou dost bless.
2. Brethren, as His children, lowly,
Let us hear God’s teaching holy;
Feel the Father’s glowing love,
Granting all things from above!
3. O ye pardoned and redeemed,
Praise the Father so esteemed,
Thank Him who from heaven’s throne
In deep love on us looks down!
4. Praise Him who ne’er turned against us
And His Son from heaven sent us,
Bearing all our sin and woe, -
All things did and doth bestow.
5. Day that turns to joy all sadness!
Jesus Christ, our Sun of gladness,
Light and warm our hearts alway!
Let who can be glad today!
6. Father, Thy commandments holy
Teach us to obey more fully;
Let afar from each heart be
Self-will and hypocrisy.
7. With Thy truth, O Lord, awake us,
By the hand today, O take us,
Till our heart for gladness swells;
Show that Jesus in us dwells.
8. Grant us wisdom and affection;
Help us follow Thy direction
To be happy with the glad,
To give comfort to the sad.
9. Teacher, who us rightful living,
Ever truer for Thee striving;
Asking, seeking, trusting Thee,
Till we find Thee, and Thee see!
125. Draw Us to Thee, Thus Hasten We
1. Draw us to Thee,
Thus hasten we
With longing unto heaven;
For Thou didst there
A home prepare
That shall Thine own be given!
2. Draw us to Thee,
Where joyful we, -
By Thy great might, dear Savior,
Freed from earth’s fear,
To Thee draw near, -
To be true in Thee ever!
3. Draw us to Thee,
And grant that we
May follow where Thou guidest;
Without Thy light
We grope in night,
Blind to what Thou providest!
4. Draw us to Thee,
For weak are we,
And Satan would enslave us!
But we are Thine!
Thy hand divine
Alone from ill can save us!
5. Draw us to Thee,
And then may we
To worthiness apply us.
Grant us to share
Salvation there:
With innocence supply us.
6. Draw us to Thee,
So shall we see
Where Thou art throned in heaven;
Yea, Lord, and when
Thou com’st again,
May crowns to us be given.
7. Draw us to Thee,
Then we shall be
Exalted high, O Savior,
Thy Kingdom share,
Like angels there,
Praise Thy great Name forever!
Thus hasten we
With longing unto heaven;
For Thou didst there
A home prepare
That shall Thine own be given!
2. Draw us to Thee,
Where joyful we, -
By Thy great might, dear Savior,
Freed from earth’s fear,
To Thee draw near, -
To be true in Thee ever!
3. Draw us to Thee,
And grant that we
May follow where Thou guidest;
Without Thy light
We grope in night,
Blind to what Thou providest!
4. Draw us to Thee,
For weak are we,
And Satan would enslave us!
But we are Thine!
Thy hand divine
Alone from ill can save us!
5. Draw us to Thee,
And then may we
To worthiness apply us.
Grant us to share
Salvation there:
With innocence supply us.
6. Draw us to Thee,
So shall we see
Where Thou art throned in heaven;
Yea, Lord, and when
Thou com’st again,
May crowns to us be given.
7. Draw us to Thee,
Then we shall be
Exalted high, O Savior,
Thy Kingdom share,
Like angels there,
Praise Thy great Name forever!
124. O Risen Lord, Now Let This Day Be Holy
1. O Risen Lord, now let this day
Be holy unto us, we pray,
For on it Thou hast left Thy tomb,
Triumphant o’er its silent gloom!
2. How joyful Thy disciples when
They say their Lord alive again!
O grant to us that we today
May be as jubilant as they!
3. Thou livest, livest even now,
Our own arisen Lord, and Thou
Dost see and hear us when we bring
Thy praises in the hymns we sing!
4. From heaven Thou dost call to us,
In spirit, speaking to us thus:
“My children, Peace be unto you!
My kingdom is your kingdom too.”
5. If we, Lord, would forget not Thee,
Our hardest tasks a joy would be.
Thou liv’st for us – faith trusts the Word;
We live and die to Thee, O Lord!
6. O Jesus, in our hearts increase
Thy Holy Spirit’s light and peace;
Let both our hearts and minds be stirred,
And set our faces heavenward.
7. Implant in us Thy holy love
And make us yearn for things above;
Remold us to Thy image fair
That we may once Thy presence share!
8. Dear Savior, only love from Thee
Can keep our hearts in purity;
The Father’s image true Thou art;
Make us like The, pure, mild in heart!
Be holy unto us, we pray,
For on it Thou hast left Thy tomb,
Triumphant o’er its silent gloom!
2. How joyful Thy disciples when
They say their Lord alive again!
O grant to us that we today
May be as jubilant as they!
3. Thou livest, livest even now,
Our own arisen Lord, and Thou
Dost see and hear us when we bring
Thy praises in the hymns we sing!
4. From heaven Thou dost call to us,
In spirit, speaking to us thus:
“My children, Peace be unto you!
My kingdom is your kingdom too.”
5. If we, Lord, would forget not Thee,
Our hardest tasks a joy would be.
Thou liv’st for us – faith trusts the Word;
We live and die to Thee, O Lord!
6. O Jesus, in our hearts increase
Thy Holy Spirit’s light and peace;
Let both our hearts and minds be stirred,
And set our faces heavenward.
7. Implant in us Thy holy love
And make us yearn for things above;
Remold us to Thy image fair
That we may once Thy presence share!
8. Dear Savior, only love from Thee
Can keep our hearts in purity;
The Father’s image true Thou art;
Make us like The, pure, mild in heart!
123. All Praise, Lord Jesus Christ, to Thee
1. All praise, Lord Jesus Christ, to Thee,
From death arisen gloriously!
For Thou hast broken death’s strong chain
And hast brought life to light again.
2. Now saved by Thee forevermore,
My soul may well Thy name adore,
For Thou descending from the skies,
For me didst die, for me didst rise.
3. At one I am with God by Thee,
Salvation has been given me,
O Thou who reignest without end
Art both my Savior and my Friend.
4. Who now condemns or judges me
Since I believe and worship Thee!
For Thou dost live and I am Thine,
Eternal blessedness is mine!
5. When Thou shalt come, O Prince of Peace,
And from the grave give me release,
I shall arise from death and stand
In ecstasy at Thy right hand.
6. Before Thy throne and in Thy sight,
Immortal as the angels bright
Forever, evermore to be –
What blessedness shall come to me.
7. Lord Jesus, live in me, I pray;
Help me to live for Thee each day.
O make me constant, firm and true;
Thy image in my heart renew.
8. O risen Lord, Thy power extend
My earthly pilgrimage to end:
A true believer may I be
And live my life alone for Thee.
9. Be Thou my Light, my Portion dear,
My Life and my Salvation here!
And when this life at length shall end,
O may my soul to Thee ascend!
10. I know that my Redeemer lives!
Arise, redeeméd souls, and give
All honor to His majesty!
He lives, He lives eternally.
From death arisen gloriously!
For Thou hast broken death’s strong chain
And hast brought life to light again.
2. Now saved by Thee forevermore,
My soul may well Thy name adore,
For Thou descending from the skies,
For me didst die, for me didst rise.
3. At one I am with God by Thee,
Salvation has been given me,
O Thou who reignest without end
Art both my Savior and my Friend.
4. Who now condemns or judges me
Since I believe and worship Thee!
For Thou dost live and I am Thine,
Eternal blessedness is mine!
5. When Thou shalt come, O Prince of Peace,
And from the grave give me release,
I shall arise from death and stand
In ecstasy at Thy right hand.
6. Before Thy throne and in Thy sight,
Immortal as the angels bright
Forever, evermore to be –
What blessedness shall come to me.
7. Lord Jesus, live in me, I pray;
Help me to live for Thee each day.
O make me constant, firm and true;
Thy image in my heart renew.
8. O risen Lord, Thy power extend
My earthly pilgrimage to end:
A true believer may I be
And live my life alone for Thee.
9. Be Thou my Light, my Portion dear,
My Life and my Salvation here!
And when this life at length shall end,
O may my soul to Thee ascend!
10. I know that my Redeemer lives!
Arise, redeeméd souls, and give
All honor to His majesty!
He lives, He lives eternally.
122. Thine Is the Light
1. Thine is the light,
Whence understanding glows
To make our pathways bright!
Thou art the Spring
From whence all Wisdom flows
That leads us to the light;
From Thee, Lord, living water floweteh,
Within Thy light each safely goeth;
Thine is the light!
2. Thine is the power!
Each teacher givest Thou
And art his Strength and Guide;
Oh, lead Thou him,
With wisdom him endow,
Thy Word do Thou provide;
Where he hath watered and hath planted
Thy blessing hast Thou fully granted:
Thine is the power!
3. Thy Spirit give;
Confounded is the mind
Which Thou dost not inspire;
That heat is faint
And labors fall behind
Till Thou dost light new fire;
Oh, teach and warn us by Thy Spirit –
With open ears grant that we hear it;
Thy Spirit give.
4. Thine is the growth!
Yea, that which Thou hast sown
In secret do Thou bless.
For softly might
A passing wind have blown
And ruined its success!
For there Thy Word good root hath taken
Where, Thou, Lord, did the germ awaken, -
Thine the increase.
5. Thou givest fruit;
How many seedlings sprout
To wither in an hour!
The fruit of grace
Is fully rounded out
And ripened by Thy power.
All who in spring Thy laws are keeping
At harvest time they will be reaping
Thy gift – good fruit!
6. Thine is the praise,
O Lord of majesty!
Thou art our resting place!
Work Thou in us
A longing after Thee
In this the day of grace!
At last we lay our sheaves before Thee
And with the angels there adore Thee:
Thine is the praise!
Whence understanding glows
To make our pathways bright!
Thou art the Spring
From whence all Wisdom flows
That leads us to the light;
From Thee, Lord, living water floweteh,
Within Thy light each safely goeth;
Thine is the light!
2. Thine is the power!
Each teacher givest Thou
And art his Strength and Guide;
Oh, lead Thou him,
With wisdom him endow,
Thy Word do Thou provide;
Where he hath watered and hath planted
Thy blessing hast Thou fully granted:
Thine is the power!
3. Thy Spirit give;
Confounded is the mind
Which Thou dost not inspire;
That heat is faint
And labors fall behind
Till Thou dost light new fire;
Oh, teach and warn us by Thy Spirit –
With open ears grant that we hear it;
Thy Spirit give.
4. Thine is the growth!
Yea, that which Thou hast sown
In secret do Thou bless.
For softly might
A passing wind have blown
And ruined its success!
For there Thy Word good root hath taken
Where, Thou, Lord, did the germ awaken, -
Thine the increase.
5. Thou givest fruit;
How many seedlings sprout
To wither in an hour!
The fruit of grace
Is fully rounded out
And ripened by Thy power.
All who in spring Thy laws are keeping
At harvest time they will be reaping
Thy gift – good fruit!
6. Thine is the praise,
O Lord of majesty!
Thou art our resting place!
Work Thou in us
A longing after Thee
In this the day of grace!
At last we lay our sheaves before Thee
And with the angels there adore Thee:
Thine is the praise!
121. O Mighty Hero, Welcome
1. O mighty Hero, welcome,
From out Thy shroud and grave!
Today in Thee we triumph,
For Thou art strong to save!
2. Now hast Thou fully conquered
O’er Satan’s scorn and pride;
Our hearts are filled with solace,
For God is on our side!
3. Our peace is now accomplished,
All fear is now cast out;
In dwellings of the righteous
Is heard the victor’s shout.
4. Divide Thou to us richly
Thy comfort, Lord, we pray;
Let Thy salvation enter
In hearts and home today.
5. Within Thy tomb lies buried
The guilt of all our sin;
And faith there findeth courage
‘Gaint foes without, within.
6. Thou wroughtest our salvation;
All praise to Thee is due;
As we with Thee were buried,
We live in Thee anew.
7. Without a fear or tremor
We go through death with Thee,
For Thou wilt resurrect us
In blest eternity.
8. Unfurl Thy glorious banner
Above our hearts, we pray,
And show to us the pathway
From death to endless day.
9. What harm can yet befall us
Since death hath lost its sting?
The Lord hath shown His power;
His victory we sing!
From out Thy shroud and grave!
Today in Thee we triumph,
For Thou art strong to save!
2. Now hast Thou fully conquered
O’er Satan’s scorn and pride;
Our hearts are filled with solace,
For God is on our side!
3. Our peace is now accomplished,
All fear is now cast out;
In dwellings of the righteous
Is heard the victor’s shout.
4. Divide Thou to us richly
Thy comfort, Lord, we pray;
Let Thy salvation enter
In hearts and home today.
5. Within Thy tomb lies buried
The guilt of all our sin;
And faith there findeth courage
‘Gaint foes without, within.
6. Thou wroughtest our salvation;
All praise to Thee is due;
As we with Thee were buried,
We live in Thee anew.
7. Without a fear or tremor
We go through death with Thee,
For Thou wilt resurrect us
In blest eternity.
8. Unfurl Thy glorious banner
Above our hearts, we pray,
And show to us the pathway
From death to endless day.
9. What harm can yet befall us
Since death hath lost its sting?
The Lord hath shown His power;
His victory we sing!
120. Jesus Lives! And With Him I!
1. Jesus lives! And with Him I!
Death no longer can appall me.
Lo, He lives and reigns on high,
And from death and grave will call me.
I shall then be glorified:
In this faith I here abide!
In this faith I here abide!
2. Jesus lives! To Him the throne
Over all the world is given.
I shall go where He is gone,
Live and reign with Him in heaven.
Trusting God’s omnipotence,
This shall be my confidence!
This shall be my confidence!
3. Jesus lives! Who here despairs
Nor to Son nor Father giveth
Honor, yet He grace declares
To the sinner that He liveth;
God through Christ forgives offense:
This shall be my confidence!
This shall be my confidence!
4. Jesus lives! His healing’s mine;
My life give I to my Savior!
Ne’er oppose your Lord divine,
Then He will dwell in you ever;
Truly God doth aid dispense:
This shall be my confidence!
This shall be my confidence!
5. Jesus lives! I know full well!
Naught from Him can part me ever.
Earth’s acclaim nor power of hell
This, my unity, can sever;
For He is my faith’s defense:
This shall be my confidence!
This shall be my confidence!
6. Jesus lives! And now shall death
Be the gate to life immortal:
He doth comfort thus bequeath
When I must pass through its portal.
O, what comfort issues thence:
Jesus Christ, my Confidence!
Jesus Christ, my Confidence!
7. Jesus, my Redeemer lives!
Hence I shall to life awaken.
O, what joy this message gives!
How, then, can my hope be shaken?
For how could our blessed Head
Rise and leave His members dead?
Rise and leave His members dead?
8. By the bond of hope and love
I am bound unto the Master.
Faith looks up to Him above,
Rests on Him through all disaster.
Even death now cannot keep
From my Shepherd me, His sheep.
From my Shepherd me, His sheep.
9. Who here suffers, sighs, and yearns
There will walk in glorious spendor;
Here my flesh to dust returns,
There it will arise in grandeur;
Sown here in mortality,
But there risen gloriously,
But there risen gloriously.
10. Then rejoice, His children dear,
In His guidance and protection;
Death may come, but do not fear:
There shall be a resurrection
When the final trump shall call,
From the graves awaken all!
From the graves awaken all!
Death no longer can appall me.
Lo, He lives and reigns on high,
And from death and grave will call me.
I shall then be glorified:
In this faith I here abide!
In this faith I here abide!
2. Jesus lives! To Him the throne
Over all the world is given.
I shall go where He is gone,
Live and reign with Him in heaven.
Trusting God’s omnipotence,
This shall be my confidence!
This shall be my confidence!
3. Jesus lives! Who here despairs
Nor to Son nor Father giveth
Honor, yet He grace declares
To the sinner that He liveth;
God through Christ forgives offense:
This shall be my confidence!
This shall be my confidence!
4. Jesus lives! His healing’s mine;
My life give I to my Savior!
Ne’er oppose your Lord divine,
Then He will dwell in you ever;
Truly God doth aid dispense:
This shall be my confidence!
This shall be my confidence!
5. Jesus lives! I know full well!
Naught from Him can part me ever.
Earth’s acclaim nor power of hell
This, my unity, can sever;
For He is my faith’s defense:
This shall be my confidence!
This shall be my confidence!
6. Jesus lives! And now shall death
Be the gate to life immortal:
He doth comfort thus bequeath
When I must pass through its portal.
O, what comfort issues thence:
Jesus Christ, my Confidence!
Jesus Christ, my Confidence!
7. Jesus, my Redeemer lives!
Hence I shall to life awaken.
O, what joy this message gives!
How, then, can my hope be shaken?
For how could our blessed Head
Rise and leave His members dead?
Rise and leave His members dead?
8. By the bond of hope and love
I am bound unto the Master.
Faith looks up to Him above,
Rests on Him through all disaster.
Even death now cannot keep
From my Shepherd me, His sheep.
From my Shepherd me, His sheep.
9. Who here suffers, sighs, and yearns
There will walk in glorious spendor;
Here my flesh to dust returns,
There it will arise in grandeur;
Sown here in mortality,
But there risen gloriously,
But there risen gloriously.
10. Then rejoice, His children dear,
In His guidance and protection;
Death may come, but do not fear:
There shall be a resurrection
When the final trump shall call,
From the graves awaken all!
From the graves awaken all!
119. One True Shepherd, One True Fold!
1. One true, Shepherd, On true fold!
Now, O Earth, the time is nearing
When all men His day behold.
Little flock, wait His appearing;
Rise and shine, be not afraid!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
2. Watchmen, is the day yet far? –
Night already folds its curtain;
Lo, the sparkling morning star
Shows us that the day is certain.
Pilgrims blind, for light have prayed;
Jesus keeps the promise made!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
3. Now let day dispel the night;
Shepherd, come, no more delaying!
Many lambs once blest with light
Far from Thee and thine are straying.
Little flock, be undismayed!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
4. See the clouds of darkness flee;
Dawn is creeping o’er the mountain;
Thirsting strangers bend the knee
At the pure and living Fountain.
Light their darkness shall invade!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
5. Graves lie open to the day;
Withered bones to life draw near now!
Give the covenant angel way;
O great Day of God, appear now!
Jesus call: “Light, be arrayed!”
Jesus keeps the promise made!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
6. O thou day of majesty!
Jesus Christ, Thou Sun most glorious!
Light and peace and truth shall be
Over all the earth victorious.
Rise and shine; dispel all shade!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
Now, O Earth, the time is nearing
When all men His day behold.
Little flock, wait His appearing;
Rise and shine, be not afraid!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
2. Watchmen, is the day yet far? –
Night already folds its curtain;
Lo, the sparkling morning star
Shows us that the day is certain.
Pilgrims blind, for light have prayed;
Jesus keeps the promise made!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
3. Now let day dispel the night;
Shepherd, come, no more delaying!
Many lambs once blest with light
Far from Thee and thine are straying.
Little flock, be undismayed!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
4. See the clouds of darkness flee;
Dawn is creeping o’er the mountain;
Thirsting strangers bend the knee
At the pure and living Fountain.
Light their darkness shall invade!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
5. Graves lie open to the day;
Withered bones to life draw near now!
Give the covenant angel way;
O great Day of God, appear now!
Jesus call: “Light, be arrayed!”
Jesus keeps the promise made!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
6. O thou day of majesty!
Jesus Christ, Thou Sun most glorious!
Light and peace and truth shall be
Over all the earth victorious.
Rise and shine; dispel all shade!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
Jesus keeps the promise made!
118. O Lord, Our God, Thy Name Is Great and Glorious
1. O Lord, our God, Thy name is great and glorious,
And Thy renown through all the earth doth ring.
The heavenly hosts and all the saints victorious
Forevermore Thy praise and glory sing.
Thou art exalted, Thou art honored ever,
And Thy dominion will abide forever.
2. The might and counsel of Thy foes destroying,
As gracious wonder in Thy covenant new,
The mouths of Thine own children now employing,
Thou art preparing Thee a power too
Unto Thy honor and unto Thy glory,
Whereby at length the foes must bow before Thee.
3. O, what a wonder of Thy power and goodness
Hast Thou, O Savior, to all mankind shown;
With what a deep and holy lovingkindness
Didst Thou, Lord, for their guilt and sin atone.
Thou lovest innocency’s pure devotion,
Therefore hast Thou the humble children chosen.
4. For childlike ones Thy covenant-blood was given,
By them alone Thy love and grace are shared.
Thus read Thy words: “For such as these My heaven,
For such as these My kingdom is prepared.”
In Thine own way the very greatest sinner
Is made a child of faith, a meek beginner.
5. Thou gracious Lord of all the hosts of heaven,
When I Thy wondrous pow’r and might behold,
The sun and moon and stars that Thou hast given
To witness of Thy mighty deeds of old;
How great is all Thy power and Thy glory!
Te marvel at Thy works and then adore Thee!
6. O what is man that Thou shouldst him remember,
The son of man, that Thou for him shouldst care,
That Thou to him Thy saving grace shouldst tender,
Yea, that Thou didst his very nature share!
Thou hast Thy self, Thy precious lifeblood given,
An offering to ransom him for heaven.
7. Though for a moment Thou hast him forsaken,
With praise and honor Thou dost him receive;
To light and life Thou dost him then awaken;
O who can this Thy love divine perceive?
Thou grandest righteousness and grace, O Savior,
And leadest him on heav’nly ways forever.
8. Thou wilt again exalt him in high measure,
When he the battle of the faith has fought;
And once again Thou wilt in him find pleasure,
When Thou hast him unto Thy glory brought. –
O Lord, our Ruler, may Thy praise forever
Be sung by choirs of all Thy children ever!
And Thy renown through all the earth doth ring.
The heavenly hosts and all the saints victorious
Forevermore Thy praise and glory sing.
Thou art exalted, Thou art honored ever,
And Thy dominion will abide forever.
2. The might and counsel of Thy foes destroying,
As gracious wonder in Thy covenant new,
The mouths of Thine own children now employing,
Thou art preparing Thee a power too
Unto Thy honor and unto Thy glory,
Whereby at length the foes must bow before Thee.
3. O, what a wonder of Thy power and goodness
Hast Thou, O Savior, to all mankind shown;
With what a deep and holy lovingkindness
Didst Thou, Lord, for their guilt and sin atone.
Thou lovest innocency’s pure devotion,
Therefore hast Thou the humble children chosen.
4. For childlike ones Thy covenant-blood was given,
By them alone Thy love and grace are shared.
Thus read Thy words: “For such as these My heaven,
For such as these My kingdom is prepared.”
In Thine own way the very greatest sinner
Is made a child of faith, a meek beginner.
5. Thou gracious Lord of all the hosts of heaven,
When I Thy wondrous pow’r and might behold,
The sun and moon and stars that Thou hast given
To witness of Thy mighty deeds of old;
How great is all Thy power and Thy glory!
Te marvel at Thy works and then adore Thee!
6. O what is man that Thou shouldst him remember,
The son of man, that Thou for him shouldst care,
That Thou to him Thy saving grace shouldst tender,
Yea, that Thou didst his very nature share!
Thou hast Thy self, Thy precious lifeblood given,
An offering to ransom him for heaven.
7. Though for a moment Thou hast him forsaken,
With praise and honor Thou dost him receive;
To light and life Thou dost him then awaken;
O who can this Thy love divine perceive?
Thou grandest righteousness and grace, O Savior,
And leadest him on heav’nly ways forever.
8. Thou wilt again exalt him in high measure,
When he the battle of the faith has fought;
And once again Thou wilt in him find pleasure,
When Thou hast him unto Thy glory brought. –
O Lord, our Ruler, may Thy praise forever
Be sung by choirs of all Thy children ever!
117. “Dost Thou Love Me?” the Lord Did Ask
1. “Dost Thou Love Me?” the Lord did ask
Of Simon Peter, - pleading;
When He appointed him the task
His flock to be afeeding.
He further let him clearly know
What scorn-filled pathways He must go,
That death would be his portion
For service and devotion.
2. It is not hard on sunny days
Our love to be displaying,
When all things take their pleasant ways
And when no wolves are slaying;
But when the days of evil come,
Or heavy cares invade our home, -
Will then our own behavior
Show true love for the Savior.
3. Beneath the cross, the Lord doth look
At us, the question raising:
“Dost thou love Me? O man of rock?
In sorrow art thou praising?
When thou into thy death are led,
When thou art girt with anguish dread,
Can then thy love be given,
By inner promptings driven?”
4. The common answer that we hear,
And oft in deepest sadness:
“Thou knowest, Lord, I hold Thee dear,
Thou art my Joy and Gladness.”
And then the Lord doth ask again:
“Wilt thou love Me amid great pain?
Will in the fiery trial
Thy love know no denial?”
5. “Then follow Me and feed My sheep
On pastures green and pleasant,
And o’er them faithful vigil keep,
For wolves are always present;
Preserve and guide them on their way
That leads through death to endless day,
In love for them here living
And for them your life giving.
6. The faithful shepherds do not flee,
When hungry wolves are nearing,
Ah, no, their duty then they see
By to their sheep adhering.
Their sheep will follow after them,
When first they here the cross of shame
Upon their backs have taken,
And shame leaves them unshaken.
7. Here we must often face distress
And die with Jesus even,
Ere we attain the blessedness
Of being heirs of heaven.
But while we have this mortal life,
With all its sufferings and strife,
We show by our behavior
How much we love the Savior.
Of Simon Peter, - pleading;
When He appointed him the task
His flock to be afeeding.
He further let him clearly know
What scorn-filled pathways He must go,
That death would be his portion
For service and devotion.
2. It is not hard on sunny days
Our love to be displaying,
When all things take their pleasant ways
And when no wolves are slaying;
But when the days of evil come,
Or heavy cares invade our home, -
Will then our own behavior
Show true love for the Savior.
3. Beneath the cross, the Lord doth look
At us, the question raising:
“Dost thou love Me? O man of rock?
In sorrow art thou praising?
When thou into thy death are led,
When thou art girt with anguish dread,
Can then thy love be given,
By inner promptings driven?”
4. The common answer that we hear,
And oft in deepest sadness:
“Thou knowest, Lord, I hold Thee dear,
Thou art my Joy and Gladness.”
And then the Lord doth ask again:
“Wilt thou love Me amid great pain?
Will in the fiery trial
Thy love know no denial?”
5. “Then follow Me and feed My sheep
On pastures green and pleasant,
And o’er them faithful vigil keep,
For wolves are always present;
Preserve and guide them on their way
That leads through death to endless day,
In love for them here living
And for them your life giving.
6. The faithful shepherds do not flee,
When hungry wolves are nearing,
Ah, no, their duty then they see
By to their sheep adhering.
Their sheep will follow after them,
When first they here the cross of shame
Upon their backs have taken,
And shame leaves them unshaken.
7. Here we must often face distress
And die with Jesus even,
Ere we attain the blessedness
Of being heirs of heaven.
But while we have this mortal life,
With all its sufferings and strife,
We show by our behavior
How much we love the Savior.
116. The Lord My Faithful Shepherd Is
1. The Lord my faithful Shepherd is,
Who ever safely guides me;
He feeds my soul, for I am His,
And He with joy provides me;
He leads me to the fount of life
And quickens me with blessings rife.
2. His Word my spirit doth sustain;
With it He daily feeds me
Upon my journey o’er the plain
That to His glory leads me;
And by His strong but gentle hand
He guides me to the heavenly land.
3. His Name is mighty to defend;
For there I find salvation,
While on this earth I still contend
With evil and temptation;
When Satan storms me with his might,
To Christ’s dear name I take my flight.
4. It is not only flesh and blood
That need to be subjected,
But also at the hellish brood
My warfare is directed:
I shall not fear nor be dismayed,
For Christ, my Shepherd, is my aid.
5. His staff defends me all my life;
His mighty hand is o’er me;
His Word upholds me in the strife,
And He arranges for me
A table to which I may go
Within the presence of my foe.
6. Lo, He anoints my head with oil
And heals my wounded spirit;
He stays my soul, and after toil
He never fails to cheer it.
He makes my cup to overflow
That I, refreshed, may onward go.
7. Rejoice in such a Shepherd, ye,
The sheep who love Him duly;
For all your life to you shall be
His blessings given truly;
His grace and goodness ever new
Are lovingly prepared for you.
8. Then haste, this faithful Shepherd claim
Whose care is ever present,
Who calls His faithful ones by name
To pastures green and pleasant.
He finds them all where’er they roam;
He leads the way and brings them home!
Who ever safely guides me;
He feeds my soul, for I am His,
And He with joy provides me;
He leads me to the fount of life
And quickens me with blessings rife.
2. His Word my spirit doth sustain;
With it He daily feeds me
Upon my journey o’er the plain
That to His glory leads me;
And by His strong but gentle hand
He guides me to the heavenly land.
3. His Name is mighty to defend;
For there I find salvation,
While on this earth I still contend
With evil and temptation;
When Satan storms me with his might,
To Christ’s dear name I take my flight.
4. It is not only flesh and blood
That need to be subjected,
But also at the hellish brood
My warfare is directed:
I shall not fear nor be dismayed,
For Christ, my Shepherd, is my aid.
5. His staff defends me all my life;
His mighty hand is o’er me;
His Word upholds me in the strife,
And He arranges for me
A table to which I may go
Within the presence of my foe.
6. Lo, He anoints my head with oil
And heals my wounded spirit;
He stays my soul, and after toil
He never fails to cheer it.
He makes my cup to overflow
That I, refreshed, may onward go.
7. Rejoice in such a Shepherd, ye,
The sheep who love Him duly;
For all your life to you shall be
His blessings given truly;
His grace and goodness ever new
Are lovingly prepared for you.
8. Then haste, this faithful Shepherd claim
Whose care is ever present,
Who calls His faithful ones by name
To pastures green and pleasant.
He finds them all where’er they roam;
He leads the way and brings them home!
115. Put On God’s Mighty Armor to Protect You
1. Put on God’s mighty armor to protect you
With power from on high, for you all know
How soon your human heart can misdirect you;
How subtle oft the onslaught of the foe.
With flesh and blood we do not wrestle solely,
We have to battle with a host unholy!
2. Put on God’s armor when the ill days threaten,
When all the realms of darkness rage and cry;
Soon will the foe unto the ground be smitten;
Call on the Lord, His help is sure and nigh.
Your loins be girt with truth and all uprightness,
And as a wall around you shine His brightness.
3. O take the shield of faith, on it relying,
And let it be your buckler night and day.
When many fiery darts toward you are flying,
Know that its pow’r will turn them all away.
The Spirit’s sword, Salvation’s helmet take ye,
All that is evil hate and e’er forsake ye!
4. So pray ye now and never cease your praying
Unto the Lord, and in your prayer endure;
For, brother, now there can be no delaying!
Well for him who in Jesus stands secure!
Although a thousand arrows fall around you,
Your enemy shall nevermore confound you.
5. You know the way which He has marked so clearly,
The way of self-denial that He trod:
O love Him more and evermore sincerely
Who bore the cross for us, the Son of God!
O hear Him from the seat of mercy pleading
With us, His sheep, who need His tender leading!
6. “I am the Way, the Truth, the Life from heaven;
All who believe in Me shall never die.”
Embrace the promises that He has given;
They are so weighty and so much imply;
See, like a balm to hearts bowed low with sorrow
They heal us for the joys of God’s tomorrow!
With power from on high, for you all know
How soon your human heart can misdirect you;
How subtle oft the onslaught of the foe.
With flesh and blood we do not wrestle solely,
We have to battle with a host unholy!
2. Put on God’s armor when the ill days threaten,
When all the realms of darkness rage and cry;
Soon will the foe unto the ground be smitten;
Call on the Lord, His help is sure and nigh.
Your loins be girt with truth and all uprightness,
And as a wall around you shine His brightness.
3. O take the shield of faith, on it relying,
And let it be your buckler night and day.
When many fiery darts toward you are flying,
Know that its pow’r will turn them all away.
The Spirit’s sword, Salvation’s helmet take ye,
All that is evil hate and e’er forsake ye!
4. So pray ye now and never cease your praying
Unto the Lord, and in your prayer endure;
For, brother, now there can be no delaying!
Well for him who in Jesus stands secure!
Although a thousand arrows fall around you,
Your enemy shall nevermore confound you.
5. You know the way which He has marked so clearly,
The way of self-denial that He trod:
O love Him more and evermore sincerely
Who bore the cross for us, the Son of God!
O hear Him from the seat of mercy pleading
With us, His sheep, who need His tender leading!
6. “I am the Way, the Truth, the Life from heaven;
All who believe in Me shall never die.”
Embrace the promises that He has given;
They are so weighty and so much imply;
See, like a balm to hearts bowed low with sorrow
They heal us for the joys of God’s tomorrow!
114. We Tarry Here In Calm and Peaceful Union
1. We tarry here in calm and peaceful union
To say our fond farewells before we part;
Soon we must break this brotherly communion;
Farewell! Farewell! Now flows from heart to heart.
Yet once again they beat for one another,
“In Jesus’ name, farewell, farewell, dear brother!”
2. So many pleasant hours we’ve spent together;
We’ve lived in unity and in accord;
We’ve learned to understand and love each other;
Our spirits have ascended to the Lord;
Together we have sung the blessed story
And magnified our God, the King of Glory.
3. O let us then preserve this holy ardor,
As Christ, our blessed Savior, did command;
Amid all trials let us bravely harbor
And truly keep the faith in which we stand;
For He who once for us has borne and striven
Waits lovingly to welcome us to heaven.
4. And so farewell to you, beloved brother,
As now we part and say our fond “Farewell!”
Should we, perchance, again meet one another,
Then may we find that in you still doth dwell
The love of Christ, that first and dearest treasure,
That always fills our hearts with grateful pleasure.
5. But should our course be otherwise directed,
Should we on earth no more each other see,
Should death approach more quickly than expected,
Then may the Lord unite us lovingly
In yonder realm of peace and joy forever
Where sun and moon need not be shining ever.
6. Our hands to you in brother-love extending,
Belovéd friends, accept our fond farewell;
God speed you on until your journey ending
And to His throne where you His praise will tell!
We look beyond to those untroubled regions
In hope to join the lamb and all His legions.
7. Farewell, meanwhile, farewell – for we are leaving, -
Let not God’s Word despised, neglected be!
E’er faithfully until your savior cleaving,
His Word, your all in all eternally;
Let none be found pervert in his behavior,
But hold ye fast to Christ, our blesséd Savior.
8. Then fare ye well – we clasp our hand together –
It is perhaps the last that can be given!
O let us look to Christ, our Savior ever, -
He is the way that reaches into heaven!
Now to the love of God we e’er commend you,
Any may the grace of Jesus Christ attend you!
To say our fond farewells before we part;
Soon we must break this brotherly communion;
Farewell! Farewell! Now flows from heart to heart.
Yet once again they beat for one another,
“In Jesus’ name, farewell, farewell, dear brother!”
2. So many pleasant hours we’ve spent together;
We’ve lived in unity and in accord;
We’ve learned to understand and love each other;
Our spirits have ascended to the Lord;
Together we have sung the blessed story
And magnified our God, the King of Glory.
3. O let us then preserve this holy ardor,
As Christ, our blessed Savior, did command;
Amid all trials let us bravely harbor
And truly keep the faith in which we stand;
For He who once for us has borne and striven
Waits lovingly to welcome us to heaven.
4. And so farewell to you, beloved brother,
As now we part and say our fond “Farewell!”
Should we, perchance, again meet one another,
Then may we find that in you still doth dwell
The love of Christ, that first and dearest treasure,
That always fills our hearts with grateful pleasure.
5. But should our course be otherwise directed,
Should we on earth no more each other see,
Should death approach more quickly than expected,
Then may the Lord unite us lovingly
In yonder realm of peace and joy forever
Where sun and moon need not be shining ever.
6. Our hands to you in brother-love extending,
Belovéd friends, accept our fond farewell;
God speed you on until your journey ending
And to His throne where you His praise will tell!
We look beyond to those untroubled regions
In hope to join the lamb and all His legions.
7. Farewell, meanwhile, farewell – for we are leaving, -
Let not God’s Word despised, neglected be!
E’er faithfully until your savior cleaving,
His Word, your all in all eternally;
Let none be found pervert in his behavior,
But hold ye fast to Christ, our blesséd Savior.
8. Then fare ye well – we clasp our hand together –
It is perhaps the last that can be given!
O let us look to Christ, our Savior ever, -
He is the way that reaches into heaven!
Now to the love of God we e’er commend you,
Any may the grace of Jesus Christ attend you!
113. Ought I, For Fear of Mockery
1. Ought I, for fear of mockery,
Reject the Spirit’s urging?
Ought not my faith the greater be
When Satan’s hosts are surging?
Ought I not gladly, day by day,
Proclaim God’s Word the while I may?
2. Ought not God’s favor mean much more
Than any man’s displeasure?
Though men reject it o’er and o’er
In ever-growing measure, -
It will as God’s own Word abide,
Out comfort true, though men may chide!
3. See, Lord, how sinners look askance,
And spurn Thy invitation;
Ought I for that forego my chance
To preach Thy great salvation?
For how could heaven still be won
If I should thus deny Thy Son?
4. Ought I refrain, for such as these,
To tell the Gospel story,
And merely seek their ears to please,
Unmindful of Thy glory?
And ought I from that cross now hide
On which Thou, Lord, hast bled and died?
5. Who are the men whose spiteful scorn
And anger I am faring?
Forsooth not gods, but mortals born
Enslaved to sin, and nearing
An awful death; they are no more
Than foam upon the ocean’s shore!
6. O let them rage in anger still,
My Lord will ever take me
Beneath His shield; at last He will
To His reward awake me.
The love of God my soul doth save
Through perils dark, e’en to the grave.
7. The love of Christ constraineth me
The lost ones to be seeking,
And straying ones, so they will be
Once more in Jesus’ keeping.
Let me with prayer His Gospel tell
And save them from the fire of hell.
8. And though for this most every man
My name would be rejecting;
Would me, as though within a ban,
From this world be ejecting, -
The fear of God doth strengthen me
To bear the cross, Lord, faithfully.
Reject the Spirit’s urging?
Ought not my faith the greater be
When Satan’s hosts are surging?
Ought I not gladly, day by day,
Proclaim God’s Word the while I may?
2. Ought not God’s favor mean much more
Than any man’s displeasure?
Though men reject it o’er and o’er
In ever-growing measure, -
It will as God’s own Word abide,
Out comfort true, though men may chide!
3. See, Lord, how sinners look askance,
And spurn Thy invitation;
Ought I for that forego my chance
To preach Thy great salvation?
For how could heaven still be won
If I should thus deny Thy Son?
4. Ought I refrain, for such as these,
To tell the Gospel story,
And merely seek their ears to please,
Unmindful of Thy glory?
And ought I from that cross now hide
On which Thou, Lord, hast bled and died?
5. Who are the men whose spiteful scorn
And anger I am faring?
Forsooth not gods, but mortals born
Enslaved to sin, and nearing
An awful death; they are no more
Than foam upon the ocean’s shore!
6. O let them rage in anger still,
My Lord will ever take me
Beneath His shield; at last He will
To His reward awake me.
The love of God my soul doth save
Through perils dark, e’en to the grave.
7. The love of Christ constraineth me
The lost ones to be seeking,
And straying ones, so they will be
Once more in Jesus’ keeping.
Let me with prayer His Gospel tell
And save them from the fire of hell.
8. And though for this most every man
My name would be rejecting;
Would me, as though within a ban,
From this world be ejecting, -
The fear of God doth strengthen me
To bear the cross, Lord, faithfully.
112. Cry Aloud, Ye Watchmen’s Voices
1. Cry aloud, ye watchmen’s voices,
Cry aloud and do not spare!
Christ for witnesses is praying!
Teachers who are disobeying,
Their own judgment do prepare.
Cry aloud, ye watchmen’s voices,
Cry aloud and do not spare!
2. Truly, stones will speak His message,
If the watchmen hold their peace;
Yea, the silent rocks about them
Would proclaim the Word without them,
Should their testimony cease.
Yea, the stones will speak His message,
If the watchmen hold their peace!
3. Therefore rise, all ye, His servants;
For Elijah’s spirit pray!
If as Lord ye would address Him,
Faithfully ye must confess Him,
And His holy will obey!
Therefore rise, all ye, His servants,
For Elijah’s spirit pray!
4. Cry, ye voices in the desert;
Point the nations to the Word!
Lead the healthy and the ailing
To that Fount of grace unfailing,
To the blood of Christ, your Lord!
Cry, ye voices in the desert;
Point the nations to His Word!
Cry aloud and do not spare!
Christ for witnesses is praying!
Teachers who are disobeying,
Their own judgment do prepare.
Cry aloud, ye watchmen’s voices,
Cry aloud and do not spare!
2. Truly, stones will speak His message,
If the watchmen hold their peace;
Yea, the silent rocks about them
Would proclaim the Word without them,
Should their testimony cease.
Yea, the stones will speak His message,
If the watchmen hold their peace!
3. Therefore rise, all ye, His servants;
For Elijah’s spirit pray!
If as Lord ye would address Him,
Faithfully ye must confess Him,
And His holy will obey!
Therefore rise, all ye, His servants,
For Elijah’s spirit pray!
4. Cry, ye voices in the desert;
Point the nations to the Word!
Lead the healthy and the ailing
To that Fount of grace unfailing,
To the blood of Christ, your Lord!
Cry, ye voices in the desert;
Point the nations to His Word!
111. O Spirit of the Martyrs, Waken!
1. O spirit of the martyrs, waken!
A watch upon the temple towers place,
Who e’er proclaims God’s Word unshaken,
And boldly go the enemy to face:
O may their call to every nation ring
And many souls unto salvation bring!
2. Is that true flame no longer burning?
Is that first love now grown completely cold?
Does no one have the Spirit’s yearning
To bring the souls to Christ and to His fold?
Where is the martyr spirit, where the zeal?
Has selfishness now smothered Christ’s appeal?
3. O that this fire may soon be glowing,
That all may be inflamed with courage due!
That all the world may soon be knowing,
They blood along can bring salvation true!
O Savior-King, hear Thou our childlike prayer,
Thine “Amen” speak: “It shall be done!” declare.
4. In Holy Scriptures Thou hast spoken
And promised shepherds after Thine own heart;
Thy Word has never yet been broken;
We know Thou wilt fulfill it, - true Thou art!
Son will all enemies give up the field –
Thou art and ever shalt be Christ Revealed!
A watch upon the temple towers place,
Who e’er proclaims God’s Word unshaken,
And boldly go the enemy to face:
O may their call to every nation ring
And many souls unto salvation bring!
2. Is that true flame no longer burning?
Is that first love now grown completely cold?
Does no one have the Spirit’s yearning
To bring the souls to Christ and to His fold?
Where is the martyr spirit, where the zeal?
Has selfishness now smothered Christ’s appeal?
3. O that this fire may soon be glowing,
That all may be inflamed with courage due!
That all the world may soon be knowing,
They blood along can bring salvation true!
O Savior-King, hear Thou our childlike prayer,
Thine “Amen” speak: “It shall be done!” declare.
4. In Holy Scriptures Thou hast spoken
And promised shepherds after Thine own heart;
Thy Word has never yet been broken;
We know Thou wilt fulfill it, - true Thou art!
Son will all enemies give up the field –
Thou art and ever shalt be Christ Revealed!
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