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The Morning Light is Breaking

Author: Samuel Francis Smith, 1808-1895 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1,179 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The morning light is breaking; The darkness disappears; The sons of earth are waking To penitential tears; Each breeze that sweeps the ocean Brings tidings from afar, Of nations in commotion, Prepared for Zion's war. 2 See heathen nations bending Before the God we love, And thousand hearts ascending In gratitude above; While sinners, now confessing, The gospel call obey, And seek the Saviour's blessing-- A nation in a day. 3 Blest river of salvation, Pursue thy onward way; Flow thou to every nation, Nor in thy richness stay: Stay not till all the lowly Triumphant reach their home: Stay not till all the holy Proclaim--"The Lord is come!" Amen. Topics: The Church Used With Tune: WEBB

O Word of God Incarnate

Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1897 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 491 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Word of God Incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth, unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky; We praise Thee for the radiance That from the hallowed page, A lantern to our footsteps, Shines on from age to age. 2 The church from her dear Master Received the gift divine, And still that light she lifteth O'er all the earth to shine. It is the golden casket Where gems of truth are stored; It is the heaven-drawn picture Of Christ, the living Word. 3 It floateth like a banner Before God's host unfurled; It shineth like a beacon Above the darkling world; It is the chart and compass That o'er life's surging sea, Mid mists, and rocks, and quicksands, Still guides, O Christ, to Thee. 4 Oh, make Thy church, dear Saviour, A lamp of burnished gold, To bear before the nations Thy true light as of old; Oh, teach Thy wandering pilgrims By this their path to trace, Till, clouds and darkness ended, They see Thee face to face. Amen. Topics: The Word Used With Tune: EVERTS

How Shall the Young Secure their Hearts

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 486 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How shall the young secure their hearts, And guard their lives from sin? Thy Word the choicest rules imparts To keep the conscience clean. 2 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light, That guides us all the day; And through the dangers of the night A lamp to lead our way. 3 The starry heavens Thy rule obey, The earth maintains her place; And these Thy servants, night and day Thy skill and power express. 4 But still Thy Law and gospel, Lord, Have lessons more divine; Not earth stands firmer than Thy Word, Nor stars so nobly shine. 5 Thy Word is everlasting truth; How pure is every page! That holy Book shall guide our youth, And well support our age. Amen. Topics: The Word Used With Tune: ST. STEPHEN

Come, ye Sinners

Author: Joseph Hart, 1712-1768 Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Appears in 1,480 hymnals First Line: Come, ye sinners, poor and needy Lyrics: 1 Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, Weak and wounded, sick and sore, Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love, and power. He is able, He is able, He is willing: doubt no more. He is able, He is able, He is willing: doubt no more. 2 Come, ye thirsty, come and welcome, God’s free bounty glorify; True belief, and true repentance, Every grace that brings us nigh. Without money, Without money, Come to Jesus Christ, and buy. Without money, Without money, Come to Jesus Christ, and buy. 3 Let not conscience make you linger, Nor of fitness fondly dream; All the fitness He requireth Is to feel your need of Him. This He gives you; This He gives you; 'Tis His Spirit's rising beam. This He gives you; This He gives you; 'Tis His Spirit's rising beam. 4 Agonizing in the garden, Lo! your Maker prostrate lies; On the blood-stained tree behold Him; Hear Him cry, before He dies. "It is finished! It is finished!" Sinner, will this not suffice? "It is finished! It is finished!" Sinner, will this not suffice? 5 Lo! the incarnate God, ascended, Pleads the merit of His blood: Venture to Him, venture wholly, Let no other trust intrude; None but Jesus, None but Jesus Can do helpless sinners good. None but Jesus, None but Jesus Can do helpless sinners good. Amen. Topics: Repentance Used With Tune: NETTLETON

In Vain we Seek for Peace with God

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 87 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In vain we seek for peace with God By methods of our own: Jesus, there's nothing but Thy blood Can bring us near the throne. 2 'Tis Thine atoning sacrifice Hath answered all demands; And peace and pardon from the skies Are blessings from Thy hands. 3 'Tis by Thy death we live, O Lord; 'Tis on Thy Cross we rest: Forever be Thy Love adored, Thy Name for ever blest Amen. Topics: Faith and Justification Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM

Oh, For a Closer Walk with God

Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,389 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Oh, 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 Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet Messenger of rest! I hate the sins that made Thee mourn, And drove Thee from my breast. 3 The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from Thy throne, And worship only Thee. 4 So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. Amen. Topics: Sanctification Used With Tune: DEVEREUX

Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 756 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set the captive free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel's strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. 2 Born thy people to deliver; Born a Child and yet a King; Born to reign in us for ever, Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. By Thine own eternal Spirit, Rule in all our hearts alone; By Thine all-sufficient merit, Raise us to Thy glorious throne. Amen. Topics: Advent Used With Tune: LUX EOI

All my Heart this Night Rejoices

Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676 Meter: 8.3.3.6 D Appears in 281 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All my heart again rejoices As I hear, Far and near, Sweetest angel voices; "Christ is born," their choirs are singing, Till the air Everywhere Now with joy is ringing. 2 Come and banish all your sadness, One and all, Great and small, Come with songs of gladness. Love Him who with love is yearning; Hail the star That from far Bright with hope is burning. 3 Hither come, ye heavy-hearted, Who for sin, Deep within, Long and sore have smarted, For the poisoned wounds you're feeling Help is near, One is here Mighty for their healing. 4 Hither come, ye poor and wretched, Know His will Is to fill Every hand outstrechéd; Here are riches without measure, Here forget All regret, Fill your hearts with treasure. 5 Faithfully Thee, Lord, I'll cherish, Live to Thee, And with Thee Dying, shall not perish: But shall dwell with Thee forever, Far on high, In the joy That can alter never. Amen. Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: WARUM SOLLT CIH MICH DENN GRÄMEN

Silent Night! Holy Night.

Author: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1818 Meter: 6.6.8.9.6 Appears in 652 hymnals First Line: Silent night! Holy night! Lyrics: 1 Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright, Round yon Virgin Mother and child: Holy Infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. 2 Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar; Heavenly hosts sing alleluia, Christ, the Saviour is born! Christ, the Saviour is born! 3 Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. Amen. Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

Gracious Spirit, Dove Divine!

Author: John Stocker Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 485 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Gracious Spirit, Dove divine! Let Thy light within me shine; All my guilty fears remove, Fill me Thy heavenly love. 2 Speak Thy pardoning grace to me, Set the burdened sinner free; Lead me to the Lamb of God, Wash me in His precious blood. 3 Life and peace to me impart; Seal salvation on my heart; Breathe Thyself into my breast, Earnest of immortal rest. 4 Let me never from Thee stray, Keep me in the narrow way; Fill my soul with joy divine, Help me, Lord, forever Thine. Amen. Topics: Pentecost Used With Tune: HORTON