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Soon will the heavenly Bridegroom come

Author: J. Walther Appears in 20 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Soon will the heavenly Bridegroom come; Ye wedding-guests, draw near,And slumber not in sin when He, The Son of God, is here. With lamps alight and oil in store, let every guest advance, Nor shrink ashamed in trembling awe From His bright countenance. 2 Come, let us haste to meet our Lord, And hail Him with delight, Who saved us by His precious blood And sorrows infinite: Beside Him all the patriarchs old And holy prophets stand, The glorious apostolic choir, The noble martyr-band. 3 As brethren dear they welcome us, And lead us to the throne, Where angels bow their veiléd heads Before the Three in One, Where we, with all the saints of Christ, A white-robed multitude, Shall praise the ascended Lord, who deigns To wear our flesh and blood. 4 His gracious hand will ope for us The gates of paradise, And spread the glories of His heaven Before our dazzled eyes: Our lot will be for aye to share His reign of peace above, And drink with unexhausted joy The river of His love. Topics: The Church Year Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity; Second Coming of Christ Used With Tune: [Soon will the heavenly Bridegroom come]

O happy day when we shall stand

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O happy day when we shall stand Amid the heavenly throne, And sing with hosts from every land The new celestial song, The new celestial song. 2 O blessed day! From far and near The servants of the Lord Shall meet the ransomed millions there Who heard God's saving word, Who heard God's saving word. 3 O what a mighty, rushing flood Of love without surcease, Shall roll about the throne of God In joy and endless peace, In joy and endless peace! 4 God, may Thy bounteous grace inspire Our hearts so that we may All join the heavenly, white-robed choir Upon that glorious day, Upon that glorious day. Topics: Close of Service; Worship in General Close of Service; Close of Service; Heaven Used With Tune: [O happy day when we shall stand]

Holy Ghost, my comforter!

Author: M. Moller Meter: 7.7.7 Appears in 21 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy Ghost! my comforter! Now from highest heaven appear, Shed Thy gracious radiance here. 2 Come to them who suffer dearth, With Thy gifts of priceless worth, Lighten all who dwell on earth. 3 Thou the heart's most precious guest, Thou, of comforters the best, Give to us, the o'er-laden, rest! 4 Come! in Thee our toll is sweet, Shelter from the noonday heat, From whom sorrow flieth fleet 5 Blessed Sun of grace! o'er al Faithful hearts who on Thee call Let Thy light and solace fall. 6 What without Thy aid is wrought, Skillful deed or wisest thought, God will count but vain and naught. 7 Cleanse us, Lord, from sinful stain, O'er the parchéd heart, O rain! Heal the wounded of its pain. 8 Bend the stubborn will to Thine, Melt the cold with fire divine, Erring hearts aright incline. 9 Grant us, Lord, who cry to Thee, Steadfast in the faith to be, Give Thy gifts of charity. 10 May we live in holiness, And in death find happiness, And abide with Thee in bliss! Topics: The Church Year Pentecost; The Church Year Pentecost Used With Tune: [Holy Ghost, my comforter]

Thy will be done

Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 8.8.8.4 Appears in 574 hymnals First Line: My God and Father, while I stray Lyrics: 1 My God and Father, while I stray Far from my home in life's rough way, O teach me from my heart to say, "Thy will be done!" 2 Though dark my path, and sad my lot, Let me be still and murmur not, Or breathe the prayer divinely taught, "Thy will be done!" 3 What though in lonely grief I sigh For friends beloved, no longer nigh, Submissive still would I reply, "Thy will be done!" 4 If Thou hast called me to resign What most I prize, it ne'er was mine: I only yield Thee what is Thine: "Thy will be done!" 5 Let but my fainting heart be blest With Thy sweet Spirit for its guest, My God, to Thee I leave the rest,-- "Thy will be done!" 6 Renew my will from day to day, Blend it with Thine, and take away All that now makes it hard to say, "Thy will be done!" 7 Then, when on earth I breathe no more The prayer oft mixed with tears before, I'll sing upon a happier shore, "Thy will be done!" Topics: The Church Year Third Sunday after Epiphany; The Church Year Third Sunday after Epiphany; Obedience to God; Submission Used With Tune: [My God and Father, while I stray]

O Lord, our little ones to Thee

Author: W. Whiting Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Lord, our little ones to Thee In faith and hope we give; We know that through this mystery Their newborn souls shall live. 2 We pour the water on their brow, The sacred words we say; Baptize them with the Spirit now, And keep them Thine alway. 3 Help them to go from strength to strength, Until, full-grown in Thee, They come before Thy face at length, And all Thy glory see. 4 And then, with all the heavenly host, In everlasting songs, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, To whom all praise belongs. Topics: The Means of Grace Baptism; The Means of Grace Baptism Used With Tune: [O Lord, our little ones to Thee]

Praise to the Father, the glorious King of creation!

Author: J. Hopkins Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Father, the glorious King of creation! Swell the loud chorus, ye chosen of every nation! O my soul, wake! Harp, lute and psaltery take; Sound forth thy true adoration. 2 Praise to the Son: for the cross that once shamefully bore Him, Now, on the throne of His power let all creatures adore Him! Man reigns on high! Lo! all the hosts of the sky Bow down and worship before Him! 3 Praise to the Spirit, whose strong, rushing wind, ever blowing, Still through the world, wheresoever it listeth, is going: Darkness and death Drink, from Thy quickening breath, Life, light and joy overflowing. 4 Lord God Almighty, Creator, Redeemer and Giver, Thy praise resounds by the shore of the bright crystal river: We, too, would fain Echoing humbly the strain, Praise Thee for ever and ever. Topics: The Church Year Trinity Sunday; The Church Year Trinity Sunday Used With Tune: [Praise to the Father, the glorious King of creation!]

Good and pleasant 'tis to see

Author: M. Muller Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Good and pleasant 'tis to see Brethren dwell in unity, When the law which Jesus taught, Rules each word, and deed, and thought. 2 God has promised there, we know, Blessings richly to bestow, Life on earth, with all its store, Life in heaven for evermore. 3 Sun of righteousness, arise! Shine on our benighted eyes; To Thy Church Thy light unfold, That the nations may behold. 4 Jesus! Head of Christians all! Grant that we, both great and small, Through Thy gospel's light divine, May be one and wholly Thine. 5 Bring back all that go astray, Heavenly Shepherd! to Thy way; Neath Thy favor and Thy light, All Thy pasture-sheep unite. Topics: The Church Year Second Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Second Sunday after Trinity; Brotherly Love; Communion of Saints Used With Tune: [Good and pleasant 'tis to see]

Strive aright when God doth call thee

Author: J.J. Winkler Appears in 19 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Strive aright when God doth call thee, When He draws the by His grace, Cast off all that would enthrall thee, And deter thee from the race. 2 Wrestle, till thy zeal is burning, And thy love is glowing warm, All that earth can give thee spurning-- Half love will not bide the storm. 3 Combat, though thy life thou givest, Storm the kingdom, but prevail; Let not him with whom thou strivest Ever make thee faint or quail. 4 Perfect truth will never waver, Wars with evil day and night, Changes not for fear or favor, Only cares to win the fight. 5 Perfect truth will love to follow Watchfully our Master's ways; Seeks not comfort poor and hollow, Looks not for reward or praise. 6 Perfect truth from worldly pleasure, Worldly turmoil, stands apart; For in heaven is hid our treasure, There must also be the heart. 7 Soldiers of the cross, take courage! Watch and war 'mid fear and pain; Daily conquering sin and sorrow, Till our King o'er earth shall reign. Topics: The Church Year Septuagesima; The Church Year Septuagesima; Trials and Conflicts Used With Tune: [Strive aright when God doth call thee]

The Morning Star upon us gleams

Author: Philipp Nicolai Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.4.4.4.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Morning Star upon us gleams; How full of grace and truth His beams, How passing pair His splendor! Good Shepherd, David's proper heir, My King in heaven, Thou dost me bear Upon Thy bosom tender. Nearest, Dearest, Highest, brightest, Thou delightest Still to love me, Thou, so high enthroned above me. 2 Strike deep into this heart of mine Thy rays of love, Thou Star divine, And fire its dying embers: And grant that naught have power to part Me from Thy body, Lord, who art The life of all Thy members. I stand, Thy hand Ever taking, Ne'er forsaking; Naught shall ail me: Bread of life, Thou wilt not fail me. 3 O holy Jesus, when the light Of Thy dear face shines on me bright, Then heavenly joy doth thrill me. O Lord, my sure and steadfast good, Thy word, Thy Spirit, body, blood,-- With life, new life, they fill me. This day, I pray: Mercy showing, Grace bestowing, Look on me, Lord, Thy own word is all my plea, Lord. 4 Thou, mighty Father, in Thy Son Didst love me, ere Thou hadst begun This ancient world's foundation. Thy Son hath made a friend of me, And when in spirit Him I see I've done with tribulation. What bliss Is this! Where He liveth Me He giveth Life for ever; Nothing me from Him can sever. 5 Lift up the voice and strike the string, Let all glad sounds of music ring In God's high praises blended. Christ will be with me all the way, Today, tomorrow, every day, Till traveling days be ended. Sing out, Ring out Triumph glorious, O victorious, Chosen nation; Praise the God of your salvation. Topics: The Church Year Epiphany; The Church Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Our Light Used With Tune: [The Morning Star upon us gleams]

O world, behold! upon the tree

Author: P. Gerhardt Appears in 14 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O world, behold! upon the tree Thy Life is hanging now for thee: Thy Savior yields His dying breath. The mighty Prince of glory now For thee doth unresisting bow To cruel stripes, to scorn and death. 2 Alas! my Savior, who could dare Bid Thee such bitter anguish bear? What evil heart ill-treat Thee thus? For Thou art good, hast wrongéd none, As we and ours too oft have done; Thou hast not sinner, dear Lord, like us. 3 My grievous sins, the number more Than yonder sands upon the shore, Have brought to pass this agony: 'Tis I have caused the floods of woe That now Thy soul in death o'erflow, And those sad hearts that watch by Thee. 4 'Tis I to whom these pains belong; 'Tis I should suffer for my wrong, Bound hand and foot in heavy chains: Thy scourge, Thy fetters, whatsoe'er Thou bearest, 'tis my soul should bear, For I have well deserved such pains. 5 Lord, from Thy sorrows I will learn How fiercely wrath divine doth burn, How terribly its thunders roll; How sorely this our loving God Can smite with His avenging rod; How deep His floods o'erwhelm the soul. 6 And I will nail me to Thy cross, And learn to count all things but dross, Wherein the flesh doth pleasure take; Whate'er is hateful in thine eyes, With all the strength that in me lies, Will I cast from me and forsake. 7 Thy heavy groans, Thy bitter sighs, The tears that from Thy dying eyes Were shed when Thou wast sore oppressed, Shall be with me, when at the last Myself on Thee I wholly cast, And enter with Thee into rest. Topics: The Church Year Good Friday; The Church Year Good Friday Used With Tune: [O world, behold! upon the tree]