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Hosanna; the Lord's Day; or, Christ's Resurrection and our Salvation

Appears in 599 hymnals First Line: This is the Day the Lord hath made Lyrics: 1 This is the Day the Lord hath made, He calls the Hours his own; Let Heav'n rejoice, let Earth be glad, And Praise surround the Throne. 2 To-day he rose and left the Dead, And Satan's Empire fell; To-day the Saints his Triumph spread, And all his Wonders tell. 3 Hosanna to th' anointed King, To David's holy Son; Help us, O Lord; descend and bring Salvation from thy Throne. 4 Blest be the Lord, who comes to Men With Messages of Grace; Who comes in GOD his Father's Name To save our sinful Race. 5 Hosanna in the highest Strains The Church on Earth can raise; The Highest Heav'ns, in which he reigns, Shall give him nobler Praise. Topics: Christ his resurrection on the Lord's day; Christ the church's foundation; Church built on Jesus Christ; Deliverance from a Tumult; Deliverance from death; Hosanna for the Lord's day; Lord's day psalm; Praise for eminent Deliverance; Public Thanks for private Mercies Scripture: Psalm 118:24-26

Forgiveness of Sins upon Confession

Appears in 190 hymnals First Line: O blessed Souls are they Lyrics: 1 O blessed Souls are they Whose Sins are cover'd o'er! Divinely blest, to whom the Lord Imputes their Guilt no more. 2 They mourn their Follies past, And keep their Hearts with Care; Their Lips and Lives, without Deceit, Shall prove their Faith sincere. 3 While I conceal'd my Guilt, I felt the fest'ring Wound; Till I confess'd my Sins to thee, And ready Pardon found. 4 Let Sinners learn to pray, Let Saints keep near the Throne; Our Help in Times of deep Distress, Is found in GOD alone. Topics: Blessings of a person; Comfort Holiness and Pardon; Confession of Sin, Repentance and Pardon; Grace without merit; Guilt of Conscience relieved; Justification free; Obedience sincere; Repentance Confession and Pardon; Sincerity Scripture: Psalm 32

Creatures vain, and God All-sufficient

Appears in 30 hymnals First Line: O happy Nation, where the Lord Lyrics: 1 O happy Nation, where the Lord Reveals the Treasure of his Word, And builds his Church, his earthly Throne! His Eye the Heathen World surveys, He form'd their Hearts, he knows their Ways; But GOD their Maker is unknown. 2 Let Kings rely upon their Host, And of his Strength the Champion boast; In vain they boast, in vain rely; In vain we trust the brutal Force; Or Speed or Courage of an Horse, To guard his Rider, or to fly. 3 The Eye of thy Compassion, Lord, Doth more secure Defence afford When Death or Dangers threat'ning stand; Thy watchful Eye preserves the Just, Who make thy Name their Fear and Trust, When Wars or Famine waste the Land. 4 In Sickness, or the bloody Field, Thou our Physician, thou our Shield, Send us Salvation from thy Throne; We wait to see thy Goodness shine; Let us rejoice in Help divine, For all our Hope is GOD alone. Topics: Creation and Providence; Creatures no trust in them; Friendship its Blessings; God all-sufficient; God our Defense and Salvation; Grace and providence; Praise for creation and providence; Works and grace Scripture: Psalm 133

Prayer and Faith of persecuted Saints; or, Imprecatins mixed with Charity

Appears in 20 hymnals First Line: Now plead my Cause, Almighty God Lyrics: 1 Now plead my Cause, Almighty God, With all the Sons of Strife; And fight against the Men of Blood, Who fight against my Life. 2 Draw out thy Spear and stop their Way, Lift thine avenging Rod; But to my Soul in Mercy say, "I am thy Saviour God!" 3 They plant their Snares to catch my Feet, And Nets of Mischief spread; Plunge the Destroyers in the Pit That their own Hands have made. 4 Let Fogs and Darkness hide their Way, And slippery be their Ground; Thy Wrath shall make their Lives a Prey, And all their rage confound. 5 They fly like Chaff before the Wind, Before thine angry Breath; The Angel of the Lord behind Pursues them down to death. 6 They love the Road that leads to Hell; Then let the Rebels die, Whose Malice is implacable Against the Lord on high. 7 But if thou hast a chosen Few Amongst that impious Race, Divide them from the bloody Crew, By thy surprizing Grace. 8 Then will I raise my tuneful Voice, To make thy Wonders known; In their Salvation I'll rejoice, And bless thee for my own. Topics: Afflicted pity to them; Charity mixed with imprecations; Christ his love to enemies; Christ the true David; Enemies prayed for; Love of Christ to sinners; Love to enemies; Persecuted Saints, their Prayer and Faith; Persecutors complained of; Providence in Air, Earth and Sea Scripture: Psalm 35:1-9

The Glory of Christ, The Success of the Gospel, and the Gentile Church

Appears in 75 hymnals First Line: My Saviour and my King Lyrics: 1 My Saviour and my King, Thy Beauties are divine; Thy Lips with Blessings overflow, And ev'ry Grace is thine. 2 Now make thy Glory known, Gird on thy dreadful Sword, And ride in Majesty to spread The Conquests of thy Word. 3 Strike through thy stubborn Foes, Or melt their Hearts t'obey, While Justice, Meekness, Grace, and Truth, Attend thy glorious Way. 4 Thy Laws, O GOD, are right; Thy Throne shall ever stand; And thy victorious Gospel proves A Sceptre in thy Hand. 5 [Thy Father and thy GOD Hath without Measure shed His Spirit, like a joyful Oil, T'anoint thy sacred Head.] 6 [Behold, at thy Right-hand The Gentile Church is seen, Like a fair Bride in rich Attire, And Princes guard the Queen.] 7 Fair Bride, receive his Love, Forget thy Father's House; Forsake thy Gods, thy Idol-Gods, And pay thy Lord thy Vows. 8 O let thy GOD and King Thy sweetest Thoughts employ; Thy Children shall his Honours sing In Palaces of Joy. Topics: Christ his personal glories and government; Christ the King and the Church his Spouse; Church its beauty; Church of the Gentiles; Church the spouse of Christ; Gentiles given to Church; Glorification and condescension of Christ; Gospel its glory and success; Government of Christ; Grace Of Christ; Marriage mystical; Praise to Jesus Christ; Prosperity dangerous Scripture: Psalm 45

Waiting for an Answer to Prayer; or, Deliverance begun and compleated

Appears in 43 hymnals First Line: Lord, thou hast call'd thy Grace to Mind Lyrics: 1 Lord, thou hast call'd thy Grace to Mind, Thou hast revers'd our heavy Doom; So GOD forgave when Isr'el sinn'd, And brought his wand'ring Captives Home. 2 Thou hast begun to set us free, And made thy fiercest Wrath abate; Now let our Hearts be turn'd to Thee, And thy Salvation be complete. 3 Revive our dying Graces, Lord, And let thy Saints in Thee rejoice; Make known thy Truth, fulfil thy Word; We wait for Praise to tune our Voice. 4 We wait to hear what GOD will say; He'll speak, and give his People Peace; But let them run no more astray, Lest his returning Wrath increase. Topics: Church restored by prayer; Deliverance begun and perfected; Deliverance by prayer; Salvation by Christ; Waiting for answer to prayer Scripture: Psalm 85:1-8

The Church is the Garden of God

Appears in 115 hymnals First Line: Lord, 'tis a pleasant Thing to stand Lyrics: 1 Lord, 'tis a pleasant Thing to stand In Gardens planted by thine h=Hand; Let me within thy Courts be seen, Like a young Cedar, fresh and green. 2 There grow thy Saints in Faith and Love, Blest with thine Influence from above; Not Lebanon with all its Trees Yields such a comely Sight as these. 3 The Plants of Grace shall ever live; (Nature decays, but Grace must thrive) Time, that doth all Things else impair, Still makes them flourish strong and fair. 4 Laden with Fruits of Age, they shew The Lord is holy, just, and true; None that attend his Gates shall find A GOD unfaithful or unkind. Topics: Church God's garden; Psalm for the Lord's day; Saints Reward at last Scripture: Psalm 92:12-17

Christ's Kingdom and Majesty

Appears in 61 hymnals First Line: The GOD JEHOVAH reigns Lyrics: 1 The GOD JEHOVAH reigns, Let all the Nations fear; Let Sinners tremble at his Throne, And Saints be humble there. 2 Jesus the Saviour reigns; Let Earth adore its Lord; Bright Cherubs his Attendants stand, Swift to fulfil his Word. 3 In Sion is his Throne, His Honours are divine; His Church shall make his Wonders known, For there his Glories shine. 4 How holy is his Name! How terrible his praise! Justice and Truth, and Judgment join In all his Works of Grace. Topics: Christ his majesty; Worship with reverence Scripture: Psalm 99

Breathing after Holiness

Appears in 386 hymnals First Line: O that the Lord would guide my Ways Lyrics: 1 O that the Lord would guide my Ways To keep his Statutes still! O that my God would grant me Grace To know and do his Will! 2 O send thy Spirit down to write Thy Law upon my Heart! Nor let my Tongue indulge Deceit, Nor act the Liar's Part. 3 From Vanity turn off my Eyes; Let no corrupt Design, Nor covetous Desires, arise Within this Soul of mine. 4 Order my Footsteps by thy Word, And make my Heart sincere; Let Sin have no Dominion, Lord, But keep my Conscience clear. 5 My Soul hath gone too far astray, My Feet too often slip; Yet since I've not forgot thy Way, Restore thy wand'ring Sheep. 6 Make me to walk in thy Commands, 'Tis a delightful Road; Nor let my Head, or Heart, or Hands, Offend against my GOD. Topics: Comfort Holiness and Pardon; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Desire of holiness; Holiness desired Scripture: Psalm 119:5

The Church is God's House and Care

Appears in 75 hymnals First Line: Praise ye the Lord; exalt his Name Lyrics: 1 Praise ye the Lord; exalt his Name, While in his holy Courts ye wait, Ye Saints, that to his House belong, Or stand attending at his Gate. 2 Praise ye the Lord; the Lord is good; To praise his Name is sweet Employ: Isr'el he chose of old, and still His Church is his peculiar Joy. 3 The Lord himself will judge his Saints; He treats his Servants as his Friends; And when he hears their sore Complaints, Repents the Sorrows that he sends. 4 Through every Age the Lord declares His Name, and breaks th' Oppressor's Rod He gives his suff'ring Servants Rest, And will be known Th' Almighty GOD. 5 Bless ye the Lord, who taste his Love, People and Priests exalt his Name: Amongst his Saints he ever dwells; His Church is his Jerusalem. Scripture: Psalm 135:1-4