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Faith of the Larger Liberty

Author: Vincent B. Silliman, 1894-1979 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Faith of the larger liberty, source of the light expanding, law of the church that is to be, old bondage notwithstanding: faith of the free! By thee we live — by all thou givest and shalt give our loyalty commanding. 2 Heroes of faith in every age, far-seeing, self-denying, wrought an increasing heritage, monarch and creed defying. Faith of the free! In thy dear name the costly heritage we claim: their living and their dying. 3 Faith for the people everywhere, whatever their oppression, of all who make the world more fair, living their faith’s confession: faith of the free! Whate’er our plight, thy law, thy liberty, thy light shall be our blest possession. Topics: Humanist Teachings The Life of Integrity; Faith; Freedom; The Living Tradition; Prophets Used With Tune: MIT FREUDEN ZART

The Lord Hath Helped Me Hitherto

Author: H. Brueckner; Emilia Juliana, Countess of Schwarzburg Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: The Lord hath helped me hitherto, His goodness thus revealing Lyrics: 1 The Lord hath helped me hitherto, His goodness thus revealing. His mercies ev'ry morn were new With gifts of grace and healing. He led me gently on my way, And I could say each closing day: The faithful Lord hath helped me. 2 The voice of thanks I gladly raise In psalms devoutly chanted And sing the Lord's immortal praise For all the blessings granted. Great things the Lord hath done for me, And so my song shall ever be: The Lord my God doth help me. 3 Be Thou my Helper evermore, My Refuge, my High Tower; Uphold me as in days of yore And let me feel Thy power. Preserve to me in ev'ry place Thy Word, Thy Sacrament and grace; Be ever near to help me. Topics: Anniversary Used With Tune: DECIUS

The scene arround me disappears

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: The scene around me disappears Lyrics: The scene arround me disappears, And, borne to ancient regions, While Time recals the flight of years, I see angelic legions Descending in an orb of light, Amidst the dark and silent night; I hear celestial voices. 56 "Tidings, glad tidings from above To every age and nation; Tidings, glad tidings,--God is love, To man He sends salvation: His Son beloved, His only Son, The work of mercy hath begun; Give to his name the glory." Through David's city I am led; Here all around are sleeping; A light directs to yon poor shed, There lonely watch is keeping: I enter;--ah! what glories shine! Is this Immanuel's earthly shrine? Messiah's infant temple? It is, it is; and I adore This Stranger meek and lowly, As saints and seraphs bow before The throne of God thrice holy: Faith through the veil of flesh can see The face of thy Divinity, My Lord, my God, my Saviour! Sacred Poems and Hymns

Do You Speak Right Decrees, You Mute?

Author: Donald P. Owens Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal

A tower of strength our God doth stand

Author: H. J. Buckoll; Marin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A tower of strength our God doth stand, A shield and sure defender: True help from all our woes, His hand Thro' life doth freely render. Our foe hath fixed his purpose fell, with might and craft he's arm'd full well, On earth is not his fellow. 2 With force of arms we nothing can: Full soon were we o'erridden: But for us fights the goodly man Whom God Himself hath bidden. Ask ye His Name? 'Tis Christ our Lord, The God of Hosts alone adored, Our Champion, none dare brave Him. 3 Should hell's whole legion round us press, All banded to devour us, Yet this should work us good success, Nor fear e'en then o'erpower us: Though this world's prince look fierce and bold, It maters not, his doom is told, A single word can foil him. 4 Our foes must let the Word stand sure; No thanks for this they're reaping; God's Spirit in His way secure, God's grace our souls is keeping; Those foes may spoil all earthly bliss; Let be! they win no gain from this, God's kingdom still is left us. Amen. Topics: Protection Used With Tune: EIN FESTE BURG

God Is Calling Through the Whisper

Author: Mary Louise Bringle Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 4 hymnals

Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared

Author: Samuel Kinner, 1603-68; Emanuel Cronenwett, 1841-1931 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus Christ, You have prepared This feast for our salvation; It is Your body and Your blood, And at Your invitation As weary souls, with sin oppressed, We come to You for needed rest, For comfort, and for pardon. 2 Although You did to Heav’n ascend, Where angel hosts are dwelling, And in Your presence they behold Your glory, all excelling, And though Your people shall not see Your glory and Your majesty Till dawns the judgment morning. 3 Yet, Savior, You are not confined To any habitation; But You are present even now Here with Your congregation. Firm as a rock this truth shall stand, Unmoved by any daring hand Or subtle craft and cunning. 4 We eat this bread and drink this cup, Your precious Word believing That Your true body and Your blood Our lips are here receiving. This word remains forever true, All things are possible with You, For You are Lord Almighty. 5 Though reason cannot understand, Yet faith this truth embraces; Your body, Lord, is even now At once in many places. I leave to You how this can be; Your Word alone suffices me; I trust its truth unfailing. 6 Lord, I believe what You have said; Help me when doubts assail me. Remember that I am but dust, And let my faith not fail me. Your Supper in this vale of tears Refreshes me and stills my fears And is my priceless treasure. 7 Grant that we worthily receive Your Supper, Lord, our Savior, And, truly grieving o’er our sins, May prove by our behavior That we are thankful for Your grace And day by day may run our race, In holiness increasing. 8 For Your consoling supper, Lord, Be praised throughout all ages! Preserve it, for in ev'ry place The world against it rages. Grant that this sacrament may be A blessèd comfort unto me When living and when dying. Topics: The Lord's Supper Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28 Used With Tune: DU LEBENSBROT, HERR JESU CHRIST

Come, Saviour Dear, with us Abide

Author: Andreas Carl Rutstrom, 1721-1772 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 12 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Saviour dear, with us abide, We need Thy kind compassion; Thy flock to living waters guide, Which are Thy wounds and passion; And lead us into pastures green Where faithful souls are ever seen, In peace and blissful union. 2 O Sea of love, pour out Thy flood O'er all in blessed showers; The fiery darts quench with Thy blood, And crush hells evil powers. Thou, of the world the Mercy-Seat, Let of Thy love the gentle heat Set all our hearts a glowing. Amen. Topics: Worship Used With Tune: KOM, HULDASTE FÖRBARMARE

All Glory Be to Thee, Most High

Author: Nicolaus Decius; Anonymous Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All glory be to thee, Most High, to thee all adoration; in grace and truth thou drawest nigh to offer us salvation; thou showest thy good will to men, and peace shall reign on earth again; we praise thy Name forever. 2 We praise, we worship thee, we trust, and give thee thanks forever, O Father, for thy rule is just and wise, and changes never; thy hand almighty o'er us reigns, thou doest what thy will ordains; 'tis well for us thou rulest. 3 O Jesus Christ, our God and Lord, Son of the heav'nly Father, O thou who hast our peace restored, the straying sheep dost gather, thou Lamb of God, to thee on high out of the depths we sinners cry: have mercy on us, Jesus! 4 O Holy Spirit, precious gift, thou Comforter unfailing, from Satan's snares our souls uplift, and let thy pow'r, availing, avert our woes and calm our dread. For us the Savior's blood was shed; we trust in thee to save us. Topics: Christ Lamb of God; Covenant of Grace; Foreordination; God Sovereignty of ; Holy Spirit Comforter; Salvation by Grace Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:35 Used With Tune: ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HÖH Text Sources: Gloria in Excelsis, 4th cent.

Crushed by my sin, O Lord, to Thee

Author: Christian Fürchtegott Gellert, 1715-1769 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Crushed by my sin, O Lord, to Thee I come in my affliction: Oh, full of pity, look on me, Impart Thy benediction. My sins are great, where shall I flee? The blood of Jesus speaks for me; For all our sins He carried. 2 Repentant at Thy feet I fall, To Thy cross humbly clinging, O Jesus, hear me when I call, My wants before Thee bringing. My trust is in Thy grace and power; For all was finished in that hour, When Thou didst make atonement. 3 When I approach Thine altar, Lord, May I this comfort cherish, That on the cross, Thy blood was poured For me, lest I should perish. Thou didst for me God's law fulfill, That holy joy my heart might thrill When on Thy love I'm feasting. 4 Be Thou my shield 'gainst Satan's power, Whene'er he would assail me: The victor's crown, when comes death's hour, Oh, let it never fail me! Lord Jesus, Thou who savedst me, My life I would devote to Thee, To praise Thy Name forever. Topics: The Lord's Supper Used With Tune: O JESU KRIST, DU NÅDENS BRUNN