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The conqueror's song

Appears in 35 hymnals First Line: To thine almighty arm we owe Lyrics: 1 To thine almighty arm we owe The triumphs of the day; Thy terrors, Lord, confound the foe, And melt their strength away. 2 'Tis by thy aid our troops prevail, And break united pow'rs; Or burn their boasted fleets, or scale The proudest of their tow'rs. 3 How have we chas'd them through the field, And trode them to the ground, While thy salvation was our shield, But they no shelter found! 4 In vain to idol saints they cry, And perish in their blood; Where is a rock so great, so high, So pow'rful as our God. 5 The God of Israel ever lives. His name be ever bless'd; 'Tis his own arm the vict'ry gives, And gives his people rest. Scripture: Psalm 18

Storm and thunder

Appears in 105 hymnals First Line: Give to the Lord, ye sons of fame Lyrics: 1 Give to the Lord, ye sons of fame, Give to the Lord renown and power, Ascribe due honors to his name, And his eternal might adore. 2 The Lord proclaims his power aloud Thro' every ocean, every land; His voice divides the wat'ry cloud, And lightnings blaze at his command. 3 He speaks, and tempest, hail and wind, Lay the wide forest bare around; The fearful hart, and frighted hind Leap at the terror of the sound. 4 To Lebanon he turns his voice, And lo, the stately cedars break: The mountains tremble at the noise, The vallies roar, the deserts quake. 5 The Lord sits sov'reign on the flood, The Thund'rer reigns forever king; But makes his church his blest abode, Where we his awful glories sing. 6 In gentler language, there the Lord The counsel of his grace imparts: Amidst the raging storm, his word Speaks peace and courage to our hearts. Scripture: Psalm 29

Health, sickness, and recovery

Appears in 73 hymnals First Line: Firm was my health, my day was bright Lyrics: 1 Firm was my health, my day was bright, And I presum'd ’twould ne’er be night; Fondly I said within my heart, "Pleasure and peace shall ne’er depart." 2 But I forgot thine arm was strong, Which made my mountain stand so long; Soon as thy face began to hide, My health was gone, my comforts died. 3 I cried aloud to thee, my God; “What canst thou profit by my blood? "Deep in the dust can I declare "Thy truth, or sing thy goodness there? 4 "Hear me, O God of grace, I said, "And bring me from among the dead:" Thy word rebuk'd the pains I felt, Thy pard'ning love remov'd my guilt. 5 My groans, and tears, and forms of woe, Are turn'd to joy and praises now; I throw my sackcloth on the ground, And ease and gladness gird me round. 6 My tongue, the glory of my frame, Shall ne’er be silent of thy name; Thy praise shall sound thro' earth and heav'n, For sickness heal'd, and sins forgiv'n. Scripture: Psalm 30:6

Deliverance from death

Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: To thee, O God of truth and love Lyrics: 1 To thee, O God of truth and love My spirit I commit; Thou hast redeem'd my soul from death, And sav'd me from the pit. 2 Despair and comfort, hope and fear Maintain'd a doubtful strife; While sorrow, pain and sin conspir'd To take away my life. 3 "My time is in thy hand," I cried, Though I draw near the dust:" Thou art the refuge where I hide, The God in whom I trust. 4 Oh make thy reconciled face Upon thy servant shine, And save me for thy mercy's sake, For I'm entirely thine. Pause. 5 'Twas in my haste, my spirit said, "I must despair and die, "I am cut off before thine eyes;" But thou hast heard my cry. 6 Thy goodness how divinely free! How sweet thy smiling face, To those that fear thy majesty, And trust thy promis'd grace. 7 Oh love the Lord, all ye his saints, And sing his praises loud; He'll bend his ear to your complaints, And recompence the proud. Scripture: Psalm 31:5-13

Religious education; or, Instruction of piety

Appears in 67 hymnals First Line: Children, in years and knowledge young Lyrics: 1 Children, in years and knowledge young, Your parents' hope, your parents joy, Attend the counsels of my tongue, Let pious thoughts your minds employ. 2 If you desire a length of days, And peace to crown your mortal state, Restrain your feet from impious ways, Your lips from slander and deceit. 3 The eyes of God regard his saints, His ears are open to their cries; He sets his frowning face against The sons of violence and lies. 4 To humble souls and broken hearts God with his grace is ever nigh; Pardon and hope his love imparts, When men in deep contrition lie. 5 He tells their tears, he counts their groans, His Son redeems their souls from death; His spirit heals their broken bones, His praise employs their tuneful breath. Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22

Prayer and praise for eminent deliverance

Appears in 60 hymnals First Line: I'll bless the Lord from day to day Lyrics: 1 I'll bless the Lord from day to day; How good are all his ways; Ye humble souls that use to pray, Come, help my lips to praise. 2 Sing to the honor of his name, How a poor suff'rer cried, Nor was his hope expos'd to shame, Nor was his suit deny'd. 3 When threat'ning sorrows round me stood, And endless fears arose, Like the loud billows of a flood, Redoubling all my woes: 4 I told the Lord my sore distress, With heavy groans and tears; He gave my sharpest torments ease, And silenc'd all my fears. Pause. [5 O sinners come and taste his love, Come, learn his pleasant ways, And let your own experience prove The sweetness of his grace. 6 He bids his angels pitch their tents Round where his children dwell: What ills their heav'nly care prevents No earthly tongue can tell.] [7 O love the Lord, ye saints of his; His eye regards the just! How richly bless'd their portion is, Who make the Lord their trust. 8 Young lions pinch'd with hunger, roar, And famish in the wood; But God supplies his holy poor With ev'ry needful good.] Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Exhortation to peace and holiness

Appears in 52 hymnals First Line: Come, children, learn to fear the Lord Lyrics: 1 Come, children, learn to fear the Lord, And that your days be long, Let not a false or spiteful word Be found upon your tongue. 2 Depart from mischief, practise love, Pursue the works of peace; So shall the Lord your ways approve, And set your souls at ease. 3 His eyes awake to guard the just, His ears attend their cry; When broken spirits dwell in dust, The God of grace is nigh. 4 What though the sorrows here they taste Are sharp and tedious too, The Lord, who saves them all at last, Is their supporter now. 5 Evil shall smite the wicked dead; But God secures his own, Prevents the mischief when they slide, Or heals the broken bone. 6 When desolation, like a flood O'er the proud sinner rolls, Saints find a refuge in their God, For he redeem'd their souls. Scripture: Psalm 34:11-12

Practical atheism exposed; or, the being and attributes of God aserted

Appears in 25 hymnals First Line: While men grow bold in wicked ways Lyrics: 1 While men grow bold in wicked ways, And yet a God they own, My heart within me often says, "Their thoughts believe there's none." 2 Their thoughts and ways at once declare, (What e'er their lips profess) God hath no wrath for them to fear, Nor will they seek his grace. 3 What strange self flatt'ry blinds their eyes; But there's a hast'ning hour, When they shall see, with sore surprise, The terrors of thy pow'r. 4 Thy justice shall maintain its throne, Though mountains melt away; Thy judgments are a world unknown, A deep, unfathom'd sea. 5 Above the heav'ns' created rounds Thy mercies, Lord, extend; Thy truth out-lives the narrow bounds Where time and nature end. 6 Safety to man thy goodness brings, Nor overlooks the beast; Beneath the shadow of thy wings Thy children chuse to rest. [7 From thee, when creature-streams run low. And mortal comforts die, Perpetual springs of life shall flow, And raise our pleasures high. 8 Though all created light decay, And death close up our eyes, Thy presence makes eternal day, Where clouds can never rise.] Scripture: Psalm 36:1-2

Charity to the poor; or, Religion in words and deeds

Appears in 38 hymnals First Line: Why do the wealthy wicked boast Lyrics: 1 Why do the wealthy wicked boast, And grow profanely bold? The meanest portion of the just Excels the sinners' gold. 2 The wicked borrows of his friends, But ne'er designs to pay; The saint is merciful and lends, Nor turns the poor away. 3 His alms, with lib'ral heart, he gives Amongst the sons of need; His mem'ry to long ages lives, And blessed is his seed. 4 His lips abhor to talk profane, To slander or defraud; His ready tongue declares to men What he has learn'd of God. 5 The law and gospel of the Lord Deep in his heart abide: Led by the spirit and the Word, His feet shall never slide. 6 When sinners fall, the righteous stand, Preserv'd from every snare; They shall possess the promis'd land, And dwell for ever there. Scripture: Psalm 37:16-21

Watchfulness over the tongue; or, Prudence and zeal

Appears in 49 hymnals First Line: Thus I resolv'd before the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thus I resolv'd before the Lord, "Now will I watch my tongue, "Lest I let slip one sinful word, "Or do my neighbour wrong. 2 Whene'er constrain'd a while to stay With men of life profane, I'll set a double guard that day, Nor let my talk be vain. 3 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak The pious thoughts I feel, Lest scoffers should the occasion take To mock my holy zeal. 4 Yet if some proper hour appear, I'll not be overaw'd, But let the scoffing sinners hear That we can speak for God. Scripture: Psalm 39:1-3