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The Gospel of Christ

Author: Beddome Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 340 hymnals First Line: God, in the gospel of his Son Lyrics: 1 God, in the gospel of his Son, Makes his eternal councils known; 'Tis here his richest mercy shines, And truth is drawn in fairest lines. 2 Here sinners of an humble frame May taste his grace, and learn his name; 'Tis writ in characters of blood Severely just, immensely good. 3 Here Jesus, in ten thousand ways, His soul-attracting charms displays Recounts his poverty and pains, And tells his love in melting strains. 4 Wisdom its dictates here imparts, To form our minds, to cheer our hearts; Its influence makes the sinner live, It bids the drooping saint revive. 5 Our raging passion it controls, And comfort yields to contrite souls; It brings a better world in view, And guides us all our journey thro'. 6 May this blest volume ever lie Close to my heart, and near my eye, 'Till life's last hour my soul engage, And be my chosen heritage! Topics: Scripture The Gospel; Gospel

Walking with God

Author: Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,389 hymnals First Line: O for a closer walk with God Lyrics: 1 O for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame; A light, to shine upon the road That leads me to the lamb! 2 Where is the blessedness I knew, When first I saw the Lord? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of Jesus, and his word? 3 What peaceful hours I then enjoy'd! How sweet their memory still! But now I find an aching void, The world can never fill. 4 Return, O holy dove return, Sweet Messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast. Topics: Scripture Doctrines and Blessings Communion with God; Communion with Christ Desired; Walking with God Scripture: Genesis 5:24

The practical Use of the Moral Law to the convinced Sinner

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 20 hymnals First Line: Here, Lord, my soul convicted stands Lyrics: 1 Here, Lord, my soul convicted stands Of breaking all thy ten commands: And on me justly might'st thou pour Thy wrath in one eternal show'r. 2 But thanks to God, its loud alarms Have warn'd me of approaching harms: And now, O Lord, my wants I see, Lost and undone, I come to thee. 3 I know my fig-leaf righteousness Can ne'er thy broken law redress: Yet in thy gospel plan I see There's hope of pardon e'en for me. 4 Here, I behold with wonder, Lord, That Christ hath to thy law restor'd Those honors of th' atoning day, Which guilty sinners took away. 5 Amazing wisdom, power and love, Display'd to rebels from above! Do thou, O Lord, my faith increase To love and trust thy plan of grace. Topics: Scripture The Law; Spiritual Conviction; Moral law honored by Christ; Practical use of tehLaw; Human righteousness, insufficient to justify; Sinner convinced

The Christian's spiritual Voyage

Appears in 180 hymnals First Line: Jesus, at thy command Lyrics: 1 Jesus, at thy command, I launch into the deep; And leave my native land, Where sin lulls all asleep; For thee I would the world resign, And sail to Heav'n with thee and thine. 2 Thou art my pilot wise, My compass is thy word; My soul each storm defies, While I have such a Lord! I trust thy faithfulness and power, To save me in the trying hour. 3 Tho' rocks and quicksands deep Thro' all my passage lie; Yet Christ will safely keep, And guide me with his eye: My anchor hope shall firm abide, And every boisterous storm outride. 4 By faith, I see the land, The port of endless rest: My soul, thy sails expand, And fly to Jesus's breast! O may I gain the heavenly shore, Where winds and waves distress no more! 5 Where'er becalm'd I lie, And storms forbear to toss; Be thou, dear Lord, still nigh Lest I should suffer loss: For more the treacherous claim I dread, Than tempests bursting o'er my head. 5 Come, Holy Ghost, and blow A prosperous gale of grace, Waft me from all below, To Heaven my destin'd place! Then, in full sail, my port, I'll find, And leave the world and sin behind. Topics: The Christian; Christian On his spiritual voyage; The spiritual Mariner; The spiritual voyage Text Sources: Toplady's Collection

The Parable of the Sower

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 40 hymnals First Line: Now, Lord, thy heavenly seed is sown Lyrics: 1 Now, Lord, the heavenly seed is sown, Be it thy servant's care Thy heavenly blessing to bring down, By humble fervent prayer. 2 In vain we plant without thine aid, And water too in vain; Lord of the harvest, God of grace, Send down thy heavenly rain. 3 Then shall our cheerful hearts and tongues Begin this song divine; "Thou, Lord, hast given the rich increase And be the glory thine." Topics: Worship Hymns After Sermon; Public Religion; Parable of the Sower Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Christ's Ascension

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 451 hymnals First Line: Our Lord is risen from the dead Lyrics: 1 Our Lord is risen from the dead, Our Jesus is gone up on high; The powers of hell are captive led, Dragg'd to the portals of the sky. 2 There his triumphal chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay; "Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates! "Ye everlasting doors, give way!" 3 Loose all your bars of massy light, And wide unfold the radiant scene; He claims those mansions as his right, Receive the King of glory in. 4 "Who is the King of glory, who?" The Lord that all his foes o'ercame, The world, sin, death and hell o'erthrew, And Jesus is the conqueror's name. 5 Lo! his triumphant chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay, "Lift up your heads, he heavenly gates! "Ye everlasting doors, give way! 6 "Who is the king of glory, who?" The Lord of boundless power possest, The King of saints and angels too, God over all, for ever blest. Topics: T; Ascension of Christ; Resurrection and ascension of Christ Scripture: Psalm 24:7 Text Sources: Wesley's Collection

Let the Wicked forsake his Ways

Author: Fawcett Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 283 hymnals First Line: Sinners, the voice of God regard Lyrics: 1 Sinners, the voice of God regard; ’Tis mercy speaks to-day; He calls you by his sovereign word, From sin’s destructive way. 2 Like the rough sea, that cannot rest, You live devoid of peace; A thousand stings within your breast, Deprive your souls of ease. 3 Your way is dark, and leads to hell; Why will you persevere? Can you in frightful torments dwell, Shut up in black despair? 4 Why will you in the crooked ways Of sin and folly go? In pain you travel all your days, To reap immortal woe. 5 But he that turns to God shall live, Thro' his abounding grace; His mercy will the guilt forgive Of those that seek his face. 6 Bow to the sceptre of his word, Renouncing every sin; Submit to him your sovereign Lord, And learn his will divine. 7 His love exceeds your highest thoughts; He pardons like a God; He will forgive your numerous faults, Thro' a Redeemer's blood. Topics: Scripture Invitations and Promises; Encouragement and invitation; Wicked men exhorted Scripture: Isaiah 55:7

Room at the gospel-feast

Author: Dr. Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 233 hymnals First Line: The king of heaven his table spreads Lyrics: 1 The king of heaven his table spreads, And dainties crown the board; Not paradise, with all its joys, Could such delight afford. 2 Pardon and peace to dying men, And endless life are given; Thro' the blood that Jesus shed, To raise the soul to heaven 3 Ye hungry poor, that long have stray'd In sin’s dark mazes, come; Come, from your most obscure retreats, And grace shall find you room. 4 Millions of souls, in glory now, Were fed, and feasted here; And millions more, still on the way, Around the board appear. 5 Yet in his house and heart so large, That millions more may come, Nor could the whole assembled world O'er-fill the spacious room. 6 All things are ready, come away, Nor weak excuses frame; Assume your places at the feast, And bless the founder’s name. Topics: The Lord's Supper; The Gospel Feast; Room at the Gospel Feast; Gospel Represented by a feast

'Tis finish'd so the Savior cried

Author: Dr. S. Stennett Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 390 hymnals Lyrics: 1 'Tis finish'd so the Savior cried, And meekly bow'd his head and died. 'Tis finish'd—yes, the race is run, The battle fought, the victory won. 2 'Tis finish'd–all that Heaven decreed, And all the ancient Prophets said Is now fulfill'd, as was design'd, In me the Savior of mankind. 3 'Tis finish'd—Aaron now no more Must stain his robes with purple gore: The sacred veil is rent in twain, And Jewish rites no more remain. 4 'Tis finish'd—this my dying groan Shall sins of every kind atone: Millions shall be redeem'd from death, By this my last expiring breath. 5 'Tis finish'd—Heav'n is reconcil'd To God and powers of darkness spoil'd: Peace, love, and happiness again Return and dwell with sinful men. 6 'Tis finish'd—let the joyful sound Be heard thro' all the nations round: 'Tis finish'd—let the echo fly Thro' heaven and hell, thro' earth and sky. Topics: Scripture Doctrines and Blessings Redemption; Redemption Finished Scripture: John 19:30

Praise to the Redeemer

Author: Steele Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 362 hymnals First Line: To our redeemer's glorious name Lyrics: 1 To our redeemer's glorious name, Awake the sacred song! O may his love, (immortal flame!) Tune every heart and tongue. 2 His love, what mortal thought can reach? What mortal tongue display? Imagination's utmost stretch In wonder dies away. 3 He left his radient throne on high, Left the bright realms of bliss, And came to earth to bleed and die!— Was ever love like this! 4 Dear Lord, while we adoring pay Our humble thanks to thee; May every heart with rapture say, "The savior dy'd for me." 5 O may the sweet, the blissful theme, Fill every heart and tongue; Till strangers love thy charming name, And join the sacred song. Topics: The Lord's Supper; Praise to God the redeemer; Song of praise to the Redeemer