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I Bow My Forehead to the Dust

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 76 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I bow my forehead to the dust, I veil mine eyes for shame, And urge, in trembling self-distrust, A prayer without a claim. No off'ring of my own I have, Nor works my faith to prove; I can but give the gifts He gave, And plead His love for love. 2 I dimly guess, from blessings known, Of greater out of sight; And, with the chastened Psalmist, own His judgments too are right. And if my heart and flesh are weak To bear an untried pain, The bruised reed He will not break, But strengthen and sustain. 3 I know not what the future hath Of marvel or surprise, Assured alone that life and death His mercy underlies. And so beside the silent sea I wait the muffled oar: No harm from Him can come to me On ocean or on shore. 4 I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care. And Thou, O Lord, by whom are seen Thy creatures as they be, Forgive me if too close I lean My human heart on Thee. Amen. Topics: Way of Salvation Repentance; Trinity, Nineteenth Sunday; Death Prayer for help in Used With Tune: AMESBURY

Tell Me the Old, Old Story

Author: Katherine Hankey Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 523 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Tell me the old, old story Of unseen things above; Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love. Tell me the story simply, As to a little child; For I am weak and weary, And helpless and defiled. Refrain: Tell me the old, old story, Tell me the old, old story, Tell me the old, old story, Of Jesus and His love. 2 Tell me the story slowly, That I may take it in-- That wonderful redemption, God's remedy for sin. Tell me the story often, For I forget so soon; The early dew of morning Has passed away at noon. [Refrain] 3 Tell me the story softly, With earnest tones and grave; Remember, I'm the sinner Whom Jesus came to save. Tell me the story always, If you would really be, In any time of trouble, A comforter to me. [Refrain] 4 Tell me the same old story, When you have cause to fear That this world's empty glory Is costing me too dear; And when the light of heaven Is dawning on my soul, Tell me the old, old story: "Christ Jesus makes thee whole."[Refrain] Amen. Topics: Worship Opening of Service Used With Tune: EVANGEL

O Saviour, Bless Us Ere We Go

Author: Frederick William Faber Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 342 hymnals Refrain First Line: Through life's long day and death's dark night Lyrics: 1 O Saviour, bless us ere we go; Thy Word into our minds instill; And make our lukewarm hearts to glow With lowly love and fervent will: Refrain: Thro' life’s long day, and death’s dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our Light. 2 Grant us, O Lord, from evil ways True absolution and release: And bless us, more than in past days With purity and inward peace. [Refrain] 3 Do more than pardon: give us joy, Sweet fear and sober liberty, And loving hearts without alloy, That only long to be like Thee. [Refrain] 4 Our tasks are sweet, for Thou hast toiled; And care is light, for Thou hast cared; Ah, never let our works be soiled With self, or by deceit ensnared. [Refrain] 5 For all we love, the poor, the sad, The sinful, unto Thee we call; O let Thy mercy make us glad; Thou art our Jesus and our All. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Worship Close of Service; Names and Office of Christ Light Used With Tune: ST. PETERSBURG

Look from Thy Sphere of Endless Day

Author: William Cullen Bryant Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 174 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Look from Thy sphere of endless day, O God of mercy and of might! In pity look on those who stray, Benighted in this land of light. 2 In peopled vale, in lonely glen, In crowded mart, by stream or sea, How many of the sons of men Hear not the message sent from Thee! 3 Send forth Thy heralds, Lord, to call The thoughtless young, the hardened old, A scattered, homeless flock, till all Be gathered to Thy peaceful fold. 4 Send them Thy mighty Word, to speak, Till faith shall dawn, and doubt depart, To awe the bold, to stay the weak, And bind and heal the broken heart. 5 Then all these wastes,--a dreary scene, That fills with sadness as we gaze,-- Shall grow with living waters green, And lift to heaven the voice of praise. Amen. Topics: Missions Home and Inner; Home Missions Used With Tune: PENTECOST

Thou Art the Way: to Thee Alone

Author: George Washington Doane Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 616 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thou art the Way: to Thee alone From sin and death we flee: And he who would the Father seek Must seek Him, Lord, by Thee. 2 Thou art the Truth: Thy Word alone True wisdom can impart; Thou only canst inform the mind, And purify the heart. 3 Thou art the Life: the rending tomb Proclaims Thy conquering arm: And those who put their trust in Thee, Nor death nor hell shall harm. 4 Thou art the Way, the Truth, the Life: Grant us that Way to know, That Truth to keep, that Life to win, Whose joys eternal flow. Amen. Topics: Way of Salvation Faith and Justification; Lent, Fifth Sunday; Names and Office of Christ Life; Names and Office of Christ Truth; Names and Office of Christ Way; Christ, the Life Scripture: John 14:6 Used With Tune: BEATITUDO

Father of All, Thy Care We Bless

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 102 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father of all, Thy care we bless, Which crowns our families with peace: From Thee they spring; and by Thy hand They are and shall be still sustained. 2 To God, most worthy to be praised, Be our domestic altars raised; Who, Lord of heav'n, yet deigns to come And sanctify our humblest home. 3 To Thee may each united house Morning and night present its vows; Our children these, the rising race, Be taught Thy precepts and Thy grace. 4 So may each future age proclaim The honors of Thy glorious Name, And each succeeding race remove To join the family above. Amen. Topics: Family Life Dedication of a New Home; Dedications Homes Used With Tune: MARYTON

O Happy Home, Where Thou Art Loved the Dearest

Author: Carl Johann Philipp Spitta; Mrs. Sarah (Borthwick) Findlater Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 139 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O happy home, where Thou art loved the dearest, Thou loving Friend and Saviour of our race, And where among the guests there never cometh One who can hold such high and honored place! 2 O happy home, where two, in heart united, In holy faith and blessèd hope are one, Whom death a little while alone divideth, And cannot end the union here begun! 3 O happy home, whose little ones are given Early to Thee in humble faith and prayer, To Thee, their Friend, who from the heights of heaven Guides them, and guards with more than mother's care! 4 O happy home, where each one serves Thee lowly, Whatever his appointed work may be, Till every common task seems great and holy, When it is done, O Lord, as unto Thee! 5 O happy home, where Thou art not forgotten When joy is overflowing, full and free, O happy home, where every wounded spirit Is brought, Physician, Comforter, to Thee. 6 Until at last all earthly toil is ended, All meet thee in the blessèd home above, From whence Thou camest, where Thou hast ascended,-- Thy everlasting home of peace and love. Amen. Topics: Family Life The Home Used With Tune: ALINE

O Father, Bless the Children

Author: John Ellerton Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 19 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Father, bless the children Brought hither to Thy gate; Lift up their fallen nature, Restore their lost estate; Renew Thy image in them, And own them, by this sign, Thy very sons and daughters, New-born of birth divine. 2 O Jesus, Lord, receive them; Thy loving arms of old Were opened wide to welcome The children to Thy fold; Let these, baptized, and dying, Then rising from the dead, Henceforth be living members Of Thee, their living Head. 3 O Holy Spirit, keep them; Dwell with them to the last, Till all the fight is ended, And all the storms are past. Renew the gift baptismal, From strength to strength, till each, The troublous waves o'ercoming, The land of life shall reach. 4 O Father, Son, and Spirit, O Wisdom, Love, and Power, We wait the promised blessing In this accepted hour. We name upon the children The threefold Name divine; Receive them, cleanse them, own them, And keep them ever Thine. Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace Baptism; God the Father; Holy Spirit Used With Tune: GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS

Winter Reigns o'er Many a Region

Author: Leonhard Meisser Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Winter reigns o’er many a region, Many a seed-field fallow lies; When, O Lord, shall come the springtime, With its quick'ning energies? When shall this long night be ended? When the morning dawn appear? When shall drought give place to freshness? When these deserts bloom with cheer? 2 Lord, Thy Church is ever praying: Now her anxious yearnings hear; Speed the triumphs of Thy Kingdom; Spread its vict'ries far and near. Own the work, Thy grace attend it, Which we undertake for Thee; Let a holy love inflame us; Kindle zeal and fervency. 3 That Thy fields be rightly cultured, Send the laborers that we need, Men to light the heavy darkness, Sow the wastes with precious seed. Then send down the gentle showers, Make Thy gracious sunlight shine, That each field may joy with blessing, Bringing forth the fruits divine. 4 By the breezes of Thy Spirit, Fan all deadness into life; Bless the seeds to Thee upspringing, Keep each plant from blast and strife. And, ye toilers in this seeding, Know the promise God hath given: Glorious crowns await the faithful, And eternal gains in heaven. Amen. Topics: Missions Foreign; A Missionary Service; Missions Home Used With Tune: THEODORET

Lord! Thou Source of All Perfection

Author: Balthazar Muenter Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord! Thou source of all perfection, Fountain of eternal love, Fill the famished soul that thirsteth For the waters from above. From all evil passions purge me, In the path of justice urge me, Teach my heart to love but Thee, Thou whoever lovest me. 2 Lord, in Thee I have my being, All I am to Thee I owe, Ev'ry heav'nward aspiration, Ev'ry thought from Thee doth flow; Of Thy goodness and Thy power Blessings daily on us shower; Fount of heav'nly Love Thou art, Spring Thou up within my heart. 3 Blessed stream of our atonement From the cross of Christ that flowed, Fellowship with Him in glory, Hope of all eternal good, On my path His light and leading, And His grace, all grace exceeding,-- All the blessings from above Prompt me to return Thy love. 4 Grant, O God, the power to love Thee Here in truth and holiness, Till my love be full and perfect In the realms of heavenly bliss, When, translated into glory, With Thy countenance shining o'er me, I shall drink with saints above From the well-spring of Thy love. Amen. Topics: Church Year Trinity Season; Sixth Sunday after Easter; Trinty, Second Sunday; Trinity, Eighteenth Sunday; Atonement; Prayer for Love Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46 Used With Tune: TVIFLAN UR MIN SJÄL FÖRSVINNE