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In holy contemplation

Author: William Cowper Appears in 20 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In holy contemplation We sweetly now pursue The theme of God's salvation, And find it ever new. Set free from present sorrow, We cheerfully can say, Let the unknown tomorrow Bring with it what it may. 2 It can bring with it nothing, But He will bear us through; Who gives the lilies clothing Will clothe His people too. Beneath the spreading heavens No creature but is fed; And He who feeds the ravens Will give His children bread. 3 Though vine nor fig tree neither Their wonted fruit should bear; Though all the field should wither, Nor flocks nor herds be there: Yet God the same abiding, His praise shall tune my voice; For while in Him confiding, I cannot but rejoice. Topics: The Church Year Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity; Providence Used With Tune: [In holy contemplation]

To the Name of our salvation

Author: Anon. Appears in 122 hymnals Lyrics: 1 To the Name of our salvation Laud and honor let us pay, Which for many a generation Hid in God’s foreknowledge lay, But with holy exultation We may sing aloud today. 2 Jesus is the name we treasure, Name beyond what words can tell; Name of gladness, name of pleasure, Ear and heart delighting well; Name of sweetness passing measure, Saving us from sin and hell. 3 ’Tis the name for adoration, Name for songs of victory, Name for holy meditation In this vale of misery, Name for joyful veneration By the citizens on high. 4 ’Tis the name that whoso preacheth Speaks like music to the ear; Who in prayer this name beseecheth Sweetest comfort findeth near; Who its perfect wisdom reacheth Heavenly joy possesseth here. 5 Jesus is the name exalted Over every other name, In this name, whene'er assaulted, We can put our foes to shame; Strength to them who else had halted, Eyes to blind, and feet to lame. 6 Therefore we in love adoring, This most blesséd name revere, Holy Jesus, Thee imploring So to write it in us here, That hereafter heavenward soaring We may sing with angels there. Topics: The Church Year New Year; Jesus Christ Our Savior Used With Tune: [To the Name of our salvation] (Haydn) Text Sources: Latin

When in the hour of utmost need

Author: P. Eber Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 64 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When in the hour of utmost need We know not where to look for aid; When days and nights of anxious thought No help nor counsel yet have brought; 2 Then this our comfort is alone, That we may meet before Thy throne, And cry, O faithful God, to Thee For rescue from our misery; 3 To Thee may raise our hearts and eyes, Repenting sore with bitter sighs, And seek Thy pardon for our sin, And respite from our griefs within. 4 For Thou hast promised, graciously To hear all those who cry to Thee, Through Him whose name alone is great, Our Savior and our advocate. 5 And thus we come, O God, today, And all our woes before Thee lay; For tried, afflicted, lo! we stand, Peril and foes on very hand. 6 Ah, hide not for our sins Thy face; Absolve us through Thy boundless grace; Be with us in our anguish still, Free us at last from every ill. 7 That so with all our hearts may we Once more our glad thanksgiving pay, And walk obedient to Thy word, And now and ever praise Thee, Lord. Topics: Various Occasions Reformation Day; Various Occassions Day of Common Prayer; Afflcition; Cross and Comfort Used With Tune: [When in the hour of utmost need]

Christ is our cornerstone

Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 188 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ is our cornerstone; On Him alone we build; With His true saints alone The courts of heaven are filled: On His great love Our hopes we place, Of present grace And joys above. 2 O then with hymns of praise These hallowed courts shall ring! Our voices we will raise, The Three in One to sing; And thus proclaim In joyful song, Both loud and long, That glorious name. 3 Here, gracious God, do Thou Forevermore draw nigh: Accept each faithful vow, And mark each suppliant sigh; In copious shower On all who pray, Each holy day, Thy blessing pour. 4 Here may we gain from heaven The grace which we implore, And may that grace, once given, Be with us evermore, Until that day When all the blest To endless rest Are called away. Topics: The Church Church Buildings; The Church Church Buildings Used With Tune: [Christ is our cornerstone] Text Sources: Latin, 6th or 7th Century

Laboring and heavy laden

Author: J.S.B. Monsell Appears in 18 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Laboring and heavy laden, Wanting help in time of need, Fainting by the way from hunger, "Bread of life!" on Thee we feed. 2 Thirsting for the springs of waters That, by love's eternal law, From the stricken rock are flowing, "Well of life!" from Thee we draw. 3 In the land of cloud and shadow, Where no human eye can see, Light to those who sit in darkness, "Light of life!" we walk in Thee. 4 Thou the grace of life supplying, Thou the crown of life wilt give; Dead to sin, and daily dying, "Life of life!" in Thee we live. Topics: The Church Year Twenty-sixth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Twenty-sixth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Twenty-sixth Sunday after Trinity; Afflcition; Cross and Comfort Used With Tune: [Laboring and heavy laden]

Sleep thy last sleep

Author: E. A. Dayman Appears in 104 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sleep thy last sleep, Free from care and sorrow; Rest, where none weep, Till th'eternal morrow; Though dark waves roll O'er the silent river, Thy fainting soul Jesus can deliver. 2 Life's dream is past, All its sin and sadness; Brightly at last Dawns a day of gladness: Under the sod, Earth, receive our treasure, To rest in God, Waiting all His pleasure. 3 Though we may mourn Those in life the dearest, They shall return, Christ, when Thou appearest: Soon shall Thy voice Comfort those now weeping, Bidding rejoice All in Jesus sleeping. Topics: The Last Things Burial and Resurrection; The Last Things Burial and Ressurection; Resurrection Used With Tune: [Sleep thy last sleep]

Tender Shepherd, Thou hast stilled

Author: J. W. Meinhold Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 156 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Gentle Shepherd, Thou hast stilled Now Thy little lamb's brief weeping; Ah, how peaceful, pale, and mild, In its narrow bed 'tis sleeping! And no sigh of anguish sore Heaves that little bosom more. 2 In this world of pain and care, Lord, Thou wouldst no longer leave it; To Thy heavenly meadows fair Lovingly thou dost receive it. Clothed in robes of spotless white, Now it dwells with Thee in light. 3 O Lord Jesus, grant that we Where may live where it is living, And the blissful pastures see That its heavenly food are giving; Then the gain of death we prove, Though Thou take what most we love. Topics: The Last Things Burial of Children; The Last Things Burial of Children; Resurrection Used With Tune: [Tender Shepherd, Thou hast stilled]

Beautiful Savior! King of creation!

Author: Anon. Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.8 Appears in 141 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Beautiful Savior! King of creation! Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I'd love Thee, Truly I'd serve Thee, Light of my soul, my joy, my crown! 2 Fair are the meadows, Fair are the woodlands, Robed in flowers of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer; Jesus is purer; He makes our sorrowing spirit sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, Fair is the moonlight Bright the sparkling stars on high; Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer, Than all the angels in the sky. 4 Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and for evermore be Thine! Topics: Children's Service Children's Service; Children's Service Children's Service; Children's Services Used With Tune: [Beautiful Savior! King of creation] Text Sources: (German) 1677 and 1842

God bless our native land!

Author: C. T. Brooks ; J. S. Dwight Appears in 667 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God bless our native land! Firm may she ever stand, Through storm and night; When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of wind and wave, Do Thou our country save By Thy great might. 2 For her our prayers shall rise To God above the skies; On Him we wait: Thou who art ever nigh, Guarding with watchful eye, To Thee aloud we cry, God save the state! Topics: Various Occasions National ; Various Occassions National Used With Tune: [God bless our native land!]

Heaven is my home

Author: Thomas R. Taylor Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 630 hymnals First Line: I'm but a stranger here Lyrics: 1 I'm but a stranger here, Heaven is my home; Earth is a desert drear; Heaven is my home. Danger and sorrow stand Round me on every hand, Heaven is my fatherland, Heaven is my home. 2 What though the tempest rage? Heaven is my home; Short is my pilgrimage, Heaven is my home; And time's wild wintry blast Soon shall be overpast, I shall reach home at last; Heaven is my home. 3 There at my Savior's side, Heaven is my home; I shall be glorified, Heaven is my home; There are the good and blest, Those I love most and best, Grant me with them to rest; Heaven is my home. 4 Therefore I murmur not, Heaven is my home; Whate'er my earthly lot, Heaven is my home. And I shall surely stand There at my Lord's right hand, Heaven is my fatherland: Heaven is my home! Topics: The Church Year Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity; Heavenly Mind; Pilgrimage Used With Tune: [I'm but a stranger here]