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O Father, Source of life adored

Author: Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary (Summit, N.J.) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1 hymnal

Sabbath School Greeting

Author: Maria Straub Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Again 'tis holy Sabbath day Refrain First Line: O, we would feel the gentle power

Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 14 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Blessed are the pure in heart; They have found the better part; When life's journey they have trod, They shall go to see their God. Till in glory they appear They shall often see Him here; And His grace shall learn to know In His glorious works below. 2 When the sun begins to rise, Spreading brightness through the skies, They will love to praise and bless, Christ, the Sun of Righteousness. In the watches of the night, When the stars are clear and bright, "Thus the just shall shine," they say, "In the Resurrection-day." 3 When the leaves in Autumn die, Falling fast and silently, "These," they think, "that now seem dead, Shall in Spring lift up their head." God in everything they see; First in all their thoughts is He; They had loved the better part:-- Blessed are the pure in heart. Amen. Used With Tune: PURITAS

Matthias

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Why, when our thoughts could turn to thee Lyrics: 1. Why, when our thoughts could turn to thee, Oh! chosen saint, apostle dear, Why mingles with the memory A feeling strange of awful fear? Because remembrance of His doom Who lost his place for foulest sin Across the trembling heart will come, Till the scared spirit shrinks within. 2. Thus souls have watched the morning light Break calm along the wild sea shore, Yet thought upon the fearful night Of storms and wrecks that went before. So, conscious of our own heart's stains, The weak, bad thoughts that in us dwell, We think on mercy spent in vain, On the high place from which he fell. 3. Oh! who shall boast the name we bear, Our privilege of service high, The saintly commune that we shares, While still temptation watches nigh? When one of Christ's own twelve on Earth Forswore his faith, betrayed his trust, And gave what whole worlds were not worth For some few grains of silver dust? 4. How should we watch our hearts, and mark The first small covetous desire, And quench the little, growing spark, That else may kindle endless fire! And still thy name shall hope renew Who filled so well the traitor's place, Thy faith held on, firm, constant, true; We too in Christ, have strength and grace. Topics: Resurrection Scripture: Acts 1:12-26 Used With Tune: YE BANKS AND BRAES

Psalm 143

Author: Anne Steele Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Hear, O my God, with pity hear Lyrics: 1. Hear, O my God, with pity hear My humble supplicating moan; In mercy answer all my pray'rs, And make thy truth and goodness known. And oh, let mercy still be nigh, Should awful justice frown severe, Before the terrors of your eye, What trembling mortal can appear? 2. My persecuting foes prevail; Almost I yield my struggling breath; The cheerful rays of comfort fail And sink me to the shades of death. While thus oppressive sorrows flow, Unintermitting o'er my head, My inmost pow'rs are whelm'd in woe, And all my hopes and joys have fled. 3. I call to mind the former days; Your ancient works declare your name, Your truth, your goodness, and your grace; And these, O Lord, are still the same. To you, I stretch my suppliant hands, To you my longing soul aspires; As cheering showers to thirsty lands, Come, Lord, and fill these strong desires. 4. Come, Lord, on wings of mercy, fly; My spirit sails at your delay; Hide not your face; I faint, I die, Without your blissful, healing ray. Speak to my heart; the gloomy night Shall vanish, and sweet morning break; In you I trust, my guide, my light; Teach me the way my feet should take. 5. My soul’s desires ascend in haste; O save me from my numerous foes; To your kind, guardian wing I chase For safe defense and sweet repose. Teach me to do your sacred will; You are my God, my hope, my stay; Let your good spirit lead me still And point the safe, the upright way. 6. Your name, your righteousness I plead; O Lord, revive my drooping heart; Let these distressing fears recede And bid my troubles all depart. Those unrelenting foes destroy, Which thus against my peace unite; Then shall your service be my joy, And all my active powers take flight. Topics: Lent; Holy Week Saturday Vigil; Penitential Psalms Scripture: Psalm 143 Used With Tune: RADIANT CITY

Psalm 32

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Blest is the soul, supremely blest Lyrics: 1. Blest is the soul, supremely blest, Whose wickedness is all forgiv’n, Who finds in Jesu’s wounds sweet rest And sees the smiling face of Heav’n. The guilt and pow’r of sin is gone From those who do in Christ believe; Covered it lies, and still kept down, And buried in the Savior’s grave. 2. But while through pride I held my tongue Nor owned my helpless unbelief, My bones were wasted all day long, My strength consumed with pining grief; Crushed by your anger’s heavy hand, Burnt up as a dry, barren ground, I ever of my sin complained, But no relief or mercy found. 3. Resolved at last, “To God,” I cried, “My sins I will at large confess, My shame I will no longer hide, My depth of desperate wickedness. All will I own unto my Lord, Without reserve or cloaking art,” I said, and felt the pard’ning word; Your mercy spoke it to my heart. 4. You are my hiding place and trust; I rest secure from sin and hell; Safe in the love that ransomed us, And sheltered in your wounds I dwell. Still shall your grace to me abound; The countless wonders of your grace I still shall tell to all around, And sing my great Deliv’rer’s praise. Topics: Lent Scripture: Psalm 32 Text Sources: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, 1743, alt.

At Even, When the Sun Had Set

Author: Henry Twells Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: 1. At even, when the sun had set, The sick, O Lord, around you lay. Oh, in what diverse pains they met! Oh, with what joy they went away! Once more 'tis eventide, and we Opprest with various ills draw near. What if your form we cannot see? We know and feel you are still here. 2. O Savior Christ, our woes dispel, For some are sick and some are sad, And some have never loved you well, And some have lost the love they had, And some are pressed with worldly care, And some are tried with sinful doubt, And some such grievous passions tear, As only you can cast them out— 3. And some have found the world is vain, Yet on the world they still depend; And some have friends who give them pain, Yet have not sought in you a friend; And none, O Lord, have perfect rest, For none are wholly free from sin, And they who want to serve you best Are conscious most of wrong within. 4. O Savior Christ, both God and man, You had been troubled, tempted, tried; Your kind but searching glance can scan The very wounds our shame would hide; Your touch has still its ancient pow’r; No word from you can fruitless fall; Hear, in this solemn evening hour, And in your mercy heal us all. Topics: Epiphany Scripture: Mark 1:32-34 Used With Tune: JERUSALEM

Abraham, When Severely Tried

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 36 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Abraham, when severely tried, His faith by his obedience showed; He with the harsh command complied And gave his Isaac back to God. His son the father offered up, Son of his age, his only son, Object of all his joy and hope, And less beloved than God alone. 2. The father curbed his swelling grief— 'Twas God required; it must be done— He staggered not through unbelief; He bare his arm to slay his son. He rested in Jehovah's pow'r; The word must stand which God has said; He knew th' Almighty could restore, Could raise his Isaac from the dead. 3. Oh, for a faith like his, that we The bright example may pursue, To sacrifice all, gratefully, To whom our more than all is due! Is there a thing than life more dear, A thing from which we cannot part? We can—we now rejoice to tear The idols from our bleeding hearts. 4. Jesus, accept this sacrifice, All things for you I count but loss; Lo! at your word my Isaac dies, Dies on the altar of your cross. For what to you, O Lord, we give, A hundred fold we here obtain, And soon with you shall all receive, And loss shall be eternal gain. Topics: Ordinary Time Week 8 Scripture: Genesis 22 Used With Tune: O GROSSER GOTT

Pris Gud i makt och kärlek stor

Author: Thomas Ken Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Pris Gud i makt och kärlek stor, Pris Gud bland alla himlars kor. Pris vare Gud i alla land, Prise Fader, Son och Helge And'! Amen. Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

Breathing After God

Author: Anne Steele Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 85 hymnals First Line: Where is my God? does he retire Lyrics: 1. Where is my God? does he retire Beyond the reach of humble sighs? Are these weak breathings of desire Too languid to ascend the skies? Where is my God? can he be mine And yet so long conceal his face? And must I every joy resign Nor hope for his returning grace? 2. Hence guilty diffidence depart, His goodness never can decline; He sees this weak, this trembling heart That yet aspires to call him mine. He hears the breathings of desire, The weak petition if sincere, Is not forbidden to aspire, And hope to reach his gracious ear. 3. Look up, my soul, with cheerful eye, See where the great redeemer stands, The glorious advocate on high, With precious incense in his hands. He sweetens every humble groan, He recommends each broken prayer; Recline your hope on him alone, Whose power and love forbid despair. 4. Teach my weak heart, O gracious Lord, With stronger faith to call you mine, Bid me pronounce the blissful word, My father God with joy divine. Look up, my soul, with cheerful eye, See where the great redeemer stands, The glorious advocate on high, With precious incense in his hands. Topics: Lent Scripture: Hebrews 5:8-10 Used With Tune: AMITY