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There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,543 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Immanuel's veins, and sinners, plunged beneath that flood, lose all their guilty stains: lose all their guilty stains, lose all their guilty stains; and sinners, plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see that fountain in his day, and there may I, though vile as he, wash all my sins away: wash all my sins away, wash all my sins away; and there may I, though vile as he, wash all my sins away. 3 Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood shall never lose its power, till all the ransomed Church of God be saved, to sin no more: be saved, to sin no more, be saved, to sin no more; till all the ransomed Church of God be saved, to sin no more. 4 E'er since by faith I saw the stream thy flowing wounds supply, redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die: and shall be till I die, and shall be till I die; redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die. 5 When this poor lisping, stammering tongue lies silent in the grave, then in a nobler, sweeter song I'll sing thy power to save: I'll sing thy power to save, I'll sing thy power to save; then in a nobler, sweeter song I'll sing thy power to save. Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; Jesus Christ Self-humiliation; Blood of Christ; Church; Cleansing; Jesus Christ Self-humiliation; Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Saving Work of Christ; Sin Scripture: Zechariah 13:1 Used With Tune: CLEANSING FOUNTAIN

The Lord's Prayer

Meter: Irregular Appears in 755 hymnals First Line: Our Father, which art in heaven Lyrics: Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil: for thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever, Amen. Amen. Topics: Prayer; Scripture Hymns and Songs Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 Used With Tune: MALOTTE

He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought

Author: Joseph H. Gilmore Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,311 hymnals Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, he leadeth me Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me, O blessed thought, O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. Refrain: He leadeth me, he leadeth me, by his own hand he leadeth me! His faithful follower I would be, for by his hand he leadeth me. 2 Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine, nor ever murmur nor repine, content, whatever lot I see, since 'tis my God that leadeth me. [Refrain)] 3 And when my task on earth is done, when by thy grace the victory's won, e'en death's cold wave I will not flee, since God through Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain] Topics: Contentment; Aspiration; Contentment; Our Death; God Guide; Guidance Scripture: Psalm 23:3 Used With Tune: HE LEADETH ME

When I Can Read My Title Clear

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,247 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When I can read my title clear to mansions in the skies, I'll bid farewell to every fear, and wipe my weeping eyes, and wipe my weeping eyes, and wipe my weeping eyes; I'll bid farewell to every fear, and wipe my weeping eyes. 2 Should earth against my soul engage and fiery darts be hurled, then I can smile at Satan's rage, and face a frowning world, and face a frowning world, and face a frowning world; then I can smile at Satan's rage, and face a frowning world. 3 Let cares like a wild deluge come, and storms of sorrow fall! May I but safely reach my home, my God, my heaven, my all, my God, my heaven, my all, my God, my heaven, my all; may I but safely reach my home, my God, my heaven, my all. 4 There I shall bathe my weary soul in seas of heavenly rest, and not a wave of trouble roll across my peaceful breast, across my peaceful breast, across my peaceful breast; and not a wave of trouble roll across my peaceful breast. Topics: The Christian Life Death and Eternal Life; Conflict, Spirtual; Eternal Life; Heaven; Satan; Sorrow Scripture: John 14:2 Used With Tune: PISGAH

"Let There Be Light!"

Author: John Piper Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: "Let there be light!" thus spoke the Lord Lyrics: 1 "Let there be light!" thus spoke the Lord; thus we were made and thus restored. Christ's conquering Word created all; our shining hope: his sovereign call. 2 Now Christ has summoned us to speak his mighty Word, though we are weak. So let our feet be Gospel-shod, and all the power belong to God. 3 Christ speaks and freedom is conferred; he reigns triumphant in his Word to frustrate Satan's fatal might, and lead his captives into light. 4 Come, broken-hearted, take good cheer; come, crushed in spirit, do not fear. The Lord who reigns in blinding light dwells with the lowly and contrite. 5 Now let us set the world aflame; proclaim the glory of his name! His light be everywhere adored, and every creature own him Lord! Topics: Commissioning Service; Commissioning Service; Jesus Christ Word of God; Missions; Ordination; Proclamation Scripture: Genesis 1:3 Used With Tune: SOUTH PASADENA

Let Us Break Bread Together

Meter: Irregular Appears in 116 hymnals First Line: Let us break bread together on our knees Refrain First Line: When I fall on my knees Lyrics: 1 Let us break bread together on our knees; let us break bread together on our knees. [Refrain:] When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. 2 Let us drink wine together on our knees; let us drink wine together on our knees. (Refrain) 3 Let us praise God together on our knees; let us praise God together on our knees. (Refrain) Topics: Lord’s Supper Scripture: Acts 2:42 Used With Tune: LET US BREAK BREAD Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual

Response to Scripture

Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: Praise be to you, O Christ Lyrics: Praise be to you, O Christ. Used With Tune: [Praise be to you, O Christ]

How Great Thou Art

Author: Stuart K. Hine Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 149 hymnals First Line: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee Lyrics: 1 O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the *worlds thy hand have made, I see the stars, I hear the *rolling thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed:. [Refrain:] Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee: how great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee: how great thou art, how great thou art! 2 When through the woods and forest glades I wander and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur, and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze. (Refrain) 3 And when I think that God, his Son not sparing, sent him to die, I scarce can take it in, that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, he bled and died to take away my sin. (Refrain) 4 When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble admiration, and there proclaim, "My God, how great thou art." (Refrain) *Author's original words are "works" and "mighty." Topics: God Creator; God Majesty; Jesus Christ Return (Coming in Glory); Praise of God Scripture: Psalm 8:3 Used With Tune: O STORE GUD

Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying

Author: Philipp Nicolai; Catherine Winkworth Meter: Irregular Appears in 216 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Wake, awake, for night is flying, the watchmen on the heights are crying; awake, Jerusalem, at last. Midnight hears the welcome voices, and at the thrilling cry rejoices: "Come forth, you maidens! Night is past. The bridegroom comes! Awake; your lamps with gladness take!" Alleluia! Prepare yourselves to meet the Lord, whose light has stirred the waiting guard. 2 Zion hears the watchmen singing, and in her heart new joy is springing. She wakes, she rises from her gloom, for her Lord comes down all-glorious, and strong in grace, in truth victorious. Her star is risen; her light is come. O, come, you Blessed One, Lord Jesus, God's own Son. Sing hosanna! We go until the halls we view where you have bid us dine with you. 3 Now let all the heavens adore you, and saints and angels sing before you. The harps and cymbals all unite. Of one pearl each shining portal, where, dwelling with the choir immortal, we gather round your dazzling light. No eye has seen, no ear has yet been trained to hear what joy is ours! Crescendos rise; your halls resound; hosannas blend in cosmic sound. Topics: Advent Season; Advent Season; Heaven; Jesus Christ Bridegroom; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Lord; Jesus Christ Son of God; Music and Singing Scripture: Isaiah 21:11 Used With Tune: WACHET AUF

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Author: John Bowring Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,538 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, towering o’er the wrecks of time; all the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime. 2 In the cross of Christ I glory, there for all was grace made free, none deserving, yet receiving life thro' death at Calvary. 3 When the woes of life o’ertake me, hopes deceive and fears annoy, never shall the cross forsake me, Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 4 When the sun of bliss is beaming light and love upon my way, from the cross the radiance streaming adds more luster to the day. 5 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, by the cross are sanctified; peace is there that knows no measure, joys that thro' all time abide. Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Pleasure; Adoration of Jesus Christ; Cross of Christ; Joy; Lord’s Supper; Pleasure Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Used With Tune: RATHBUN