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Come, ye faithful, raise the strain

Author: John of Damascus Appears in 383 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Of triumphant gladness, God hath brought His Israel Into joy from sadness; Loosed from Pharaoh's bitter yoke Jacob's sons and daughters, Led them with unmoistened foot Through the Red Sea waters. 2 'Tis the spring of souls to-day: Christ hath burst His prison, And from three days' sleep in death As a sun hath risen; All the winter of our sins, Long and dark, is flying From His light, to whom we give Laud and praise undying. 3 Now the queen of seasons, bright With the day of splendor, With the royal feast of feasts, Comes its joy to render; Comes to glad Jerusalem, Who with true affection Welcomes, in unwearied strains Jesus' resurrection. 4 Neither might the gates of death, Nor the tomb's dark portal, Nor the watchers, nor the seal, Hold Thee as a mortal; But today amidst Thine own Thou didst stand, bestowing That Thy peace, which evermore Passeth human knowing. Topics: The Church Year Easter; The Church Year Easter Used With Tune: [Come, ye faithful, raise the strain]

Our Father, Thou in heaven above

Author: M. Luther Appears in 26 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Our Father, Thou in heaven above, Who biddest us to dwell in love, As brethren of one family, And cry for all we need to Thee; Teach us to mean the words we say, And from the inmost heart to pray. 2 All hallowed be Thy name, O Lord! O let us firmly keep Thy Word, And lead, according to Thy name, A holy life, untouched by blame; Let no false teachings do us hurt-- All poor deluded souls convert. 3 Thy kingdom come! Thine let it be In time and in eternity! O let Thy Holy Spirit dwell With us, to rule and guide us well; From Satan's mighty power and rage Preserve Thy Church from age to age. 4 Thy will be done on earth, O Lord, As where in heaven Thou art adored! Patience in time of grief bestow, Obedience true in weal and woe; Our sinful flesh and blood control That thwart Thy will within the soul. 5 Give us this day our daily bread, Let us be duly clothed and fed; And keep Thou from our homes afar Famine and pestilence and war, That we may live in godly peace Unvexed by cares and avarice. 6 Forgive our sins, that they no more May grieve and haunt us as before, As we forgive their trespasses Who unto us have done amiss; Thus let us dwell in charity And serve each other willingly. 7 Into temptation lead us not. And when the foe doth war and plot Against our souls on every hand, Then armed with faith, O may we stand Against him as a valiant host Through comfort of the Holy Ghost. 8 Deliverance from all evil give, And yet in evil days we live; Redeem us from eternal death, And when we yield our dying breath, Console us, grant us calm release, And take our souls to Thee in peace. 9 Amen! That is, So let it be! Strengthen our faith and trust in Thee, That we may doubt not, but believe, That what we ask we shall receive; Thus in Thy name and at Thy word We say: Amen; Now hear us, Lord. Topics: The Church Year Fifth Sunday after Easter; The Church Year Fifth Sunday after Easter; Praise and Prayer Used With Tune: [Our Father, Thou in heaven above]

Father, be Thy blessing shed

Author: Samuel Gilman Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father, be Thy blessing shed On Thy chosen servant's head; Savior, needed grace impart To sustain and keep his heart; Holy Spirit, with Thy fire Touch his lips, his soul inspire, That Thy truth through him be told Fearlessly to young and old. 2 Seal this day the vows that hold Flock and shepherd in one fold. May he Jesus' mandates keep, "Feed My lambs," and "Feed My sheep!" By Thee to Thy people sent With Thy word and sacrament, May he so proclaim the word That who hear him, hear Thee, Lord. 3 In Thy vineyard called to toll, Wisely may he search the soil; Sinners may he love and win, While he hates and brands the sin. Give him boldness for the right, Give him meekness in the fight, Teach him zeal and care to blend, Give him patience to the end. 4 Grant him in his charge to find Listening ear and fervent mind, Helpful counsels, deepening peace, Earnest life, and glad increase; May they, by each other led, Grow to one in Christ, their head, And at last, together be Ripe for heaven and meet for Thee. Topics: The Church The Ministry; The Church The Ministry Used With Tune: [Father, be Thy blessing shed]

Thy life was given for me

Author: Frances R. Havergal Appears in 156 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thy life was given for me, Thy precious blood was shed; That I might ransomed be, And quickened from the dead. Thy life was given for me: What have I given for Thee? 2 Long years were spent for me In weariness and woe, That through eternity Thy glory I might know. Long years were spent for me: Have I spent one for Thee? 3 Thy Father's home of light, Thy rainbow-circled throne, Were left for earthly night, For wanderings sad and lone. Yea, all was left for me: Have I left aught for Thee? 4 And Thou hast brought to me, Down from Thy home above, Salvation full and free, Thy pardon and Thy love. Great gifts Thou broughtest me: What have I brought to Thee? 5 O let my life be given, My years for Thee be spent, World-fetters all be riven, And joy with suffering blent! Thou gavest Thyself for me: I give myself for Thee. Topics: The Church Year Ninth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Ninth Sunday after Trinity Used With Tune: [Thy life was given for me]

Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee

Author: J. H. Gurney Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 245 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee, And plead to be forgiven, So let Thy life our pattern be, And form our souls for heaven. 2 Help us through good report and ill Our daily cross to bear, Like Thee to do our Father’s will, Our brethren’s grief to share. 3 Let grace our selfishness expel, Our earthliness refine, And kindness in our being dwell As free and true as Thine. 4 If joy shall at Thy bidding fly, And grief’s dark day come on, We in our turn would meekly cry, "Father, Thy will be done." 5 Should friends misjudge, or foes defame, Or brethren faithless prove, Then, like Thine own, be all our aim To conquer them by love. 6 Kept peaceful in the midst of strife, Forgiving and forgiven, O may we lead the pilgrim’s life And follow Thee to heaven. Topics: The Church Year First Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year First Sunday after Trinity; Jesus Christ Our Example; Sanctification Used With Tune: [Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee]

O Lord, my God, I cry to Thee!

Author: N. Selnecker Appears in 20 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Lord, my God, I cry to Thee! In my distress Thou helpest me. To Thee myself I now commend: O swiftly now Thine angel send To guide me home and cheer my heart, When Thou dost call me to depart. 2 O Jesus Christ, Thou Lamb of God, Once slain to take away our load; Now let Thy cross, Thine agony, Avail to save and solace me; Thy death to open heaven, and there Bid me the joy of angels share. 3 O Holy Spirit, at the end, Sweet Comforter, be Thou my friend; When death and hell assail me sore, Leave me, O leave me nevermore, But bear me safely through the strife, As Thou hast promised, into life! Topics: The Last Things Preparation for Death; The Last Things Preparation for Death Used With Tune: [O Lord, my God, I cry to Thee!]

Thou to whom the sick and dying

Author: G. Thring Appears in 78 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thou to whom the sick and dying Ever came, nor came in vain, Still with healing word replying To the wearied cry of pain; Hear us, Jesus as we meet, Suppliants at Thy mercy-seat. 2 Still the weary, sick, and dying Need a brother's, sister's care, On Thy higher help relying, May we now their burden share, Bringing all our offerings meet, Suppliants at Thy mercy-seat. 3 May each child of Thine be willing, Willing both in hand and heart, All the law of love fulfilling, Comfort ever to impart, Ever bringing offerings meet, Suppliant at Thy mercy-seat. 4 Then shall sickness, sin, and sadness, To Thy healing power yield, Till the sick and sad, in gladness, Rescued, ransomed, cleansed, and healed, One in Thee together meet, Pardoned at Thy judgment-seat. Topics: The Church Year Second Sunday in Lent; The Church Year Second Sunday in Lent; Benevolence Used With Tune: [Thou to whom the sick and dying]

Rise, ye children of salvation

Author: Justus Falckner Appears in 26 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rise, ye children of salvation, All who cleave to Christ the Head! Wake, arise, O mighty nation, Ere the foe on Zion tread: He draws nigh, and would defy All the hosts of God most high. 2 Saints and heroes, long before us, Firmly on this ground have stood; See their banner waving o’er us, Conquerors through the Savior’s blood! Ground we hold, whereon of old, Fought the faithful and the bold. 3 Fighting, we shall be victorious By the blood of Christ our Lord; On our foreheads, bright and glorious, Shines the witness of His word; Spear and shield, on battlefield, His great name: We cannot yield. 4 When His servants stand before Him, Each receiving his reward, When His saints in light adore Him, Giving glory to the Lord, "Victory!" our cry shall be, Like the thunder of the sea. Topics: The Church Its Strength and Permanence; The Church Its Strength and Permanence; Church of Christ; Victory; Warfare Used With Tune: [Rise, ye children of salvation]

Safely through another week

Author: J. Newton Appears in 1,026 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Safely through another week God has brought us on our way; Let us now a blessing seek, Waiting in His courts today; Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest! 2 Mercies multiplied each hour Through the week our praise demand; Guarded by almighty power, Fed and guided by His hand, Though ungrateful we have been, Only made returns of sin. 3 While we pray for pardoning grace, Through the dear Redeemer's name, Show Thy reconciléd face; Take away our sin and shame; From our worldly cares set free, May we rest this day in Thee. 4 May Thy gospel's joyful sound Conquer sinners, comfort saints; May the fruits of grace abound, Bring relief for all complaints: Thus may all our Sabbaths prove Till we join the Church above. Topics: Beginning of Service; Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service; Lord's Day Used With Tune: [Safely through another week]

Praise, my soul, the King of heaven

Author: H. F. Lyte, 1831 Appears in 546 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, To His feet thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore His praises sing! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Praise the everlasting King. 2 Praise Him for His grace and favor To our fathers in distress; Praise Him, still the same as ever, Slow to chide, and swift to bless: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Glorious in his faithfulness. 3 Father-like He tends and spares us; Well our feeble frame He knows; In His hands He gently bears us, Rescues us from all our foes; Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Widely as His mercy goes. 4 Angels in the height, adore Him; Ye behold Him face to face; Saints triumphant, bow before Him; Gathered in from every race. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Praise with us the God of grace. Topics: Worship in General; Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Worship in General Prayer and Praise; God Merciful; Praise and Prayer Used With Tune: [Praise, my soul, the King of heaven]