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Beloved Jesus, what law hast Thou broken

Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 22 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Beloved Jesus, what law hast Thou broken, That such sharp sentence should on Thee be spoken? Of what great crime hast Thou to make confession, Of what transgression? 2 They crown Thy head with thorns, they smite, they scourge Thee, With cruel mockings to the cross they urge Thee, They give Thee gall to drink, they still decry Thee, They crucify Thee. 3 Whence come these sorrows, whence this mortal anguish? It is my sins for which Thou, Lord, must languish; Yea, all the wrath, the woe Thou dost inherit, 'Tis I do merit. 4 What strangest punishment is suffered yonder? The Shepherd dies for sheep that love to wander, The Master pays the debt His servants owe Him, Who would not own Him. 5 The sinless Son of God must die in sadness; The sinful child of man may live in gladness; Man forfeited his life, and is acquitted-- God is committed. 6 There was no spot in me by sin untainted, Sick with sin’s poison all my heart had fainted; My heavy guilt to hell had well nigh brought me, Such woe it wrought me. 7 O wondrous love, whose depth no heart hath sounded, That brought Thee here by foes and thieves surrounded, All worldly pleasures, heedless, I was trying While Thou wert dying! 8 O mighty King, no time can dim Thy glory! How shall I spread abroad Thy wondrous story? How shall I find some worthy gifts to proffer? What dare I offer? 9 For vainly doth our human wisdom ponder Thy woes, Thy mercy still transcends our wonder. O how should I do aught that could delight Thee! Can I requite Thee? 10 Yet unrequited, Lord, I would not leave Thee; I will renounce whate’er doth vex or grieve Thee, And quench with thoughts of Thee and prayers most lowly All fires unholy. 11 But since my own strength never will suffice me To crucify desires that still entice me, To all good deeds, O let Thy Spirit win me, And reign within me! 12 I’ll think upon Thy mercy without ceasing, That earth’s vain joys to me no more be pleasing; To do Thy will shall be my sole endeavor Henceforth forever. 13 Whate’er of earthly good this life may grant me I’ll risk for Thee; no shame, no cross shall daunt me; I shall not fear what man can do to harm me, Nor death alarm me. 14 But, worthless is my sacrifice, I own it; Yet, Lord, for love’s sake Thou wilt not disown it; Thou wilt accept my gift in Thy great meekness, Nor shame my weakness. 15 And when, dear Lord, before Thy throne in heaven, To me the crown of joy at last is given, Where sweetest hymns Thy saints forever raise Thee, I too shall praise Thee. Topics: Passion of Christ

I am content! My Jesus liveth still

Meter: 10.6.10.6.9.9.4 Appears in 15 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I am content! My Jesus liveth still, In whom my heart is pleased; He hath fulfilled the law of God for me, God's wrath He hath appeased; Since Him from life death could not sever, I also shall not die forever. I am content! 2 I am content! My Jesus is my Head, His member I will be; He bowed His head, when on the cross He died, With cries of agony; Now death is brought into subjection For me, too, by His resurrection. I am content! 3 I am content! My Jesus is my Lord, My Price of life and peace; His loving heart is thirsting after man's Welfare and future bliss. Where He, my Lord and Master, liveth, His servant also He receiveth. I am content! 4 I am content! My Jesus is my Light, My radiant Sun of grace. His cheering rays beam blessings forth for all; Sweet comfort, hope, and peace. This Easter-sun brings life, salvation, And everlasting exultation. I am content! 5 I am content! Lord, draw me but to Thee, That from the dead I rise With Thee, my Head, and enter cheerfully Into thy heavenly joys. The fetters of my body sever, Then shall my soul rejoice forever. I am content! Topics: Easter

A hymn of glory let us sing

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 52 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A hymn of glory let us sing; New songs throughout the world shall ring: By a new way none ever trod, Christ mounteth to the throne of God. 2 May our affections thither tend, And thither constantly ascend, Where, seated on the Father's throne, Thee reigning in the heavens we own! 3 Be Thou our present Joy, O Lord, Who wilt be ever our Reward: And as the countless ages flee, May all our glory be in Thee! 4 All glory to the Father be, All glory, Jesus Christ, to Thee, Who didst to heaven above ascend, And to the Spirit, without end. Topics: Ascension

This day at Thy creating word

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 38 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This day at Thy creating Word First o'er the earth the light was poured; O Lord, this day upon us shine, And fill our souls with light divine. 2 This day the Lord for sinners slain In might victorious rose again: O Jesus, may be raiséd be From death of sin to life in Thee. 3 This day the Holy Spirit came With fiery tongues of cloven flame: O Spirit, fill our hearts this day With grace to hear, and grace to pray. 4 O day of light, and life, and grace, From earthly toils sweet resting-place, Thy hallowed hours, blest gift of love, Give we again to God above! Topics: The Lord's Day

To us a child of hope is born

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 265 hymnals Lyrics: 1 To us a child of hope is born, To us a son is given, And on His shoulder ever rests All power in earth and heaven. 2 His name shall be the Prince of Peace, The everlasting Lord, The Wonderful, the Counsellor, The God by all adored. 3 His righteous government and power Shall over all extend; On judgment and on justice based, His reign shall have no end. 4 Lord Jesus, reign in us, we pray, And make us Thine alone, Who with the Father ever art And Holy Spirit, one. Topics: Christmas

Jesus, still lead on

Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 291 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, still lead on, Till our rest be won; And, although the way be cheerless, We will follow calm and fearless, Guide us by Thy hand To our fatherland. 2 If the way be drear, If the foe be near, Let no faithless fears o'ertake us; Let not faith and hope forsake us; For through many a woe To our home we go. 3 When we seek relief From a long-felt grief: When temptations come alluring, Make us patient and enduring; Show us that bright shore Where we weep no more. 4 Jesus, still lead on, Till our rest be won: Heavenly Leader, still direct us, Still support, console, protect us, Till we safely stand In our fatherland. Topics: Sanctification

In the Name which earth and heaven

Meter: 8.7.8.1 Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In the Name which earth and heaven Ever worship, praise, and fear, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Shall a house be builded here: Here with prayer its deep foundations, In the faith of Christ, we lay, Trusting by His help to crown it With the top-stone in its day. 2 Here as in their due succession Stone on stone the workmen place, Thus, we pray, unseen but surely, Jesu, build us up in grace; Till, within these walls completed, We complete in Thee are found; And to Thee, the one Foundation, Strong and living stones, are bound. 3 Fair shall be Thine earthly temple: Here the careless passer-by Shall bethink him, in its beauty, Of the holier House on high; Weary hearts and troubled spirits Here shall find a still retreat; Sinful souls shall bring their burden Here to the Absolver's feet. 4 Yet with truer, nobler beauty, Lord, we pray, this house adorn, Where Thy Bride, Thy Church redeemèd, Robes her for her marriage morn; Clothed in garments of salvation, Rich with gems of heavenly grace, Spouse of Christ, arrayed and waiting Till she may behold His face. 5 Here in due and solemn order May her ceaseless prayer arise; Here may strains of holy gladness Lift her heart above the skies; Here the word of life be spoken; Here the child of God be sealed; Here the Bread of Heaven be broken, "Till He come," Himself revealed. 6 Praise to Thee, O Master-Builder, Maker of the earth and skies; Praise to Thee, in Whom Thy temple Fitly framed, together lies; Praise to Thee, eternal Spirit, Binding all that lives in one: Till our earthly praise be ended, And th'eternal song begun! Topics: Church

The ancient Law departs

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 45 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The ancient Law departs, And all its terrors cease; For Jesus makes with faithful hearts A covenant of peace. 2 The Light of light divine, True brightness undefiled, He bears for us the shame of sin, A holy, spotless Child. 3 His infant body now Begins our pain to feel; Those precious drops of blood that flow For death the victim seal. 4 Today the Name is Thine, At which we bend the knee; They call Thee Jesus, Child divine; Our Jesus deign to be. 5 All praise, eternal Son, For Thy redeeming love, With Father, Spirit, ever one, In glorious might above. Topics: Circumcision of Christ

If God were not upon our side

Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Lyrics: 1 If God were not upon our side When round us foes are raging, Were not Himself our help and guide When bitter war they're waging, Were He not Israel's mighty shield, To whom their utmost craft must yield, We surely must have perished. 2 But now no human wit or might His chosen people frighteth, God sitteth in the highest height, And He their counsels blighteth; When craftiest snares and nets they lay, god goes to work another way, And makes a path before us. 3 Against our souls they rage and mock, Exciting great commotion: As billows meet with angry shock Out on the stormy ocean, So they our lives with fury seek; But God hath pity on the weak, And Him they have forgotten. 4 They call us heretics, and aye Their Christian name are flaunting; They seek to spill our blood, while they Their fear of God are vaunting. Ah, God! that precious name of Thine O'er many a wicked deed must shine, But Thou wilt once avenge it. 5 They open wide their ravenous jaws, And threaten to devour us, But thanks to God, who rules our cause, They shall not overpower us; Their snares He yet will bring to naught, And overthrow what they have taught; God is too mighty for them. 6 How richly He consoleth those Whom no one else befriendeth! The door of grace doth never close; Sense cannot comprehend it, How this may be, and deems all lost, When through this very cross a host Of champions God is raising. 7 Our foes, O God, are in Thy hand, Thou knowest their endeavor; But only give us strength to stand, And let us waver never, Though reason strives with faith, and still It fears to wholly trust Thy will, And sees not Thy salvation. 8 But heaven and earth, O Lord, are Thine, For Thou alone hast made them; Thy light let on Thy people shine, And in their sorrows aid them; Kindle our hearts to love and faith That shall be steadfast e'en to death, Howe'er the world may murmur! Topics: Reformation

God, who madest earth and heaven

Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 41 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God, who madest earth and heaven, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; Who the day and night hast given, Sun and moon and starry host; Thou whose mighty hand sustains Earth and all that it contains. 2 Praise to Thee my soul shall render, Who this night hast guarded me; My omnipotent Defender, Who from ill dost set me free, Free from danger, anguish, woe, Free from the infernal Foe. 3 Let the night of my transgression With night's darkness pass away; Jesus, into Thy possession I resign myself to-day; In Thy wounds I find relief From my greatest sin and grief. 4 Grant that I may rise this morning From the lethargy of sin, So my soul, through Thy adorning, Shall be glorious within; And I at the judgment day Shall not be a cast-away. 5 Let my life and conversation Be directed by Thy Word; Lord, Thy constant preservation To Thine erring child afford; Nowhere but alone in Thee From all harm can I be free. 6 Wholly to Thy blest protection I commit my heart and mind. Mighty God! to Thy direction Wholly I may be resigned. Lord, my Shield, my Light divine, O accept and own me Thine! 7 Lord, to me Thine angel sending, Keep me from the subtle Foe; From his craft and might defending, Never let Thy wanderer go, Till my final rest shall come, And Thine angel bear me home. Topics: Morning