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How Calmly the Evening

Author: Thomas T. Lynch, 1818-71 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: How calmly the evening once more is descending Lyrics: 1 How calmly the evening once more is descending, As kind as a promise, as still as a pray'r; O wing of the Lord, in Thy shelter befriending, May we and our households continue to share. 2 The sky, like the kingdom of heaven, is open; O enter, my soul, at the glorious gates; The silence and smile of His love are the token, Who now for all comers invitingly waits. 3 We come to be soothed with His merciful healing, The dews of the night cure the wounds of the day; We come, our life's worth and its brevity feeling, With thanks for the past, for the future we pray. 4 Lord, save us from folly; be with us in sorrow; Sustain us in work till the time of our rest; When earth's day is over, may heaven's tomorrow Dawn on us, of homes long expected possessed. Topics: Closing and Evening Hymns Evening Used With Tune: WHITCHURCH

Praise, my soul, the King

Author: Henry B. Lyte Appears in 548 hymnals First Line: Praise, my soul, the King of heaven 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 down before Him; Gathered in from ev'ry race. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Praise with us the God of grace. Topics: Praise and Prayer Praise; Thanksgiving Used With Tune: HER VIL TIES

My Jesus, as Thou Wilt

Author: Jane Borthwick; Benjamin Schmolk Appears in 629 hymnals First Line: My Jesus, as Thou wilt! Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, as Thou wilt! O may Thy will be mine; Into Thy hand of love I would my all resign. Through sorrow, or through joy, Conduct me as Thine own, And help me still to say, My Lord, Thy will be done. 2 My Jesus, as Thou wilt! Though seen through many a tear, Let not my star of hope Grow dim or disappear; Since Thou on earth hast wept, And sorrowed oft alone, If I must weep with Thee, My Lord, Thy will be done. 3 My Jesus, as Thou wilt! All shall be well for me; Each changing future scene I gladly trust with Thee; Thus to my home above I travel calmly on, And sing in life or death, My Lord, Thy will be done. Topics: The Christian Life Following Christ; Trust and Confidence Used With Tune: JEWETT

Lead, Kindly Light

Author: E. H. Bickersteth; J. H. Newman Appears in 1,265 hymnals First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom Lyrics: 1 Lead, kindly Light, amid th’encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home, Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet! I do not ask to see The distant scene; one step enough for me. 2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path, but now Lead Thou me on! I loved the garish day; and spite of fears, Pride ruled my will: remember not past years. 3 So long Thy pow'r has blest me, sure it still Will lead me on O’er moor and fen, o’er crag and torrent, till The night is gone; And with the morn those angel faces smile, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. 4 Meantime, along the narrow rugged path, Thyself hast trod, Lead, Savior, lead me home in childlike faith, Home to my God, To rest forever after earthly strife In the calm light of ever lasting life. Topics: The Christian Life Trust and Confidence; Following Christ Used With Tune: LUX BENIGNA

Holy Ghost, with Light Divine

Author: Andrew Reed Appears in 796 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy Ghost, with light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine; Chase the shades of night away, Turn my darkness into day. 2 Holy Ghost, with power divine, Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; Long has sin, without control, Held dominion o'er my soul. 3 Holy Ghost, with joy divine, Cheer this saddened heart of mine; Bid my many woes depart, Heal my wounded, bleeding heart. 4 Holy Spirit, all divine, Dwell within this heart of mine, Cast down ev'ry idol throne; Reign supreme, and reign alone. Topics: Church Festivals Pentecost Used With Tune: HORTON

Come, my Soul, thy Suit Prepare

Author: John Newton Appears in 717 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare, Jesus loves to answer pray'r; He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay. 2 With my burden I begin; Lord, remove this load of sin; Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. 3 Lord, I come to Thee for rest, Take possession of my breast, There Thy blood-bought right maintain And without a rival reign. 4 While I am a pilgrim here, Let Thy love my spirit cheer; As my guide, my guard, my friend, Lead me to my journey's end. 5 Show me what I have to do, Ev'ry hour my strength renew; Let me live a life of faith, Let me die Thy people's death. Topics: Praise and Prayer Prayer Used With Tune: THEODORA

Take Time to be Holy

Author: W. D. Longstaff Appears in 331 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Take time to be holy, Speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in Him always, And feed on His word; Make friends of God's children, Help those who are weak, Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek. 2 Take time to be holy, The world rushes on; Spend much time in secret, With Jesus alone; By looking to Jesus, Like Him thou shalt be; Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see. 3 Take time to be holy, Let Him be thy guide, And run not before Him, Whatever betide; In joy or in sorrow Still follow thy Lord, And, looking to Jesus, Still trust in His Word. 4 Take time to be holy, Be calm in thy soul, Each thought and each motive Beneath His control; Thus led by His Spirit To fountains of love, Thou soon shalt be fitted For service above. Topics: The Christian Life Following Christ; Prayer; Following Christ; Youth Used With Tune: TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY

Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide

Author: Marcus M. Wells Appears in 691 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, faithful guide, Ever near the Christian’s side, Gently lead us by the hand, Pilgrims in a desert land; Weary souls fore’er rejoice, While they hear that sweetest voice Whisp'ring softly, “Wanderer come! Follow me, I’ll guide thee home." 2 Ever present, truest Friend, Ever near Thine aid to lend, Leave us not to doubt and fear, Groping on in darkness drear; When the storms are raging sore, Hearts grow faint, and hopes give o’er, Whisp'ring softly, “Wanderer come! Follow me, I’ll guide thee home.” 3 When our days of toil shall cease, Waiting still for sweet release, Nothing left but heaven and prayer, Wond'ring if our names were there; Wading deep the dismal flood, Pleading naught but Jesus’ blood; Whisp'ring softly, “Wanderer come! Follow me, I’ll guide thee home.” Topics: Church Festivals Passion and Easter; Youth Used With Tune: GUIDE

Art thou Weary, art thou Languid

Author: J. M. Neale Appears in 655 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Art thou weary, art thou languid, Art thou sore distrest? “Come to Me,” saith One, “and, coming, Be at rest.” 2 Hath He marks to lead me to Him, If He be my guide? “In His feet and hands are wound-prints, And His side.” 3 Is there diadem, as monarch, That His brow adorns? “Yea, a crown, in very surety, But of thorns.” 4 If I find Him, if I follow, What His guerdon here? “Many a sorrow, many a labor, Many a tear.” 5 If I still hold closely to Him, What has He at last? “Sorrow vanquished, labor ended, Jordan passed.” 6 If I ask Him to receive me, Will He say me nay? “Not till earth and not till heaven Pass away.” 7 Finding, following, keeping, struggling, Is He sure to bless? “Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs, Answer, Yes.” Topics: The Christian Life Call and Repentance Used With Tune: BULLINGER

O Safe to the Rock

Author: William O. Cushing Appears in 233 hymnals First Line: O safe to the Rock that is higher than I Refrain First Line: Hiding in thee Lyrics: 1 O safe to the Rock that is higher than I, My soul in its conflicts and sorrows would fly; So sinful, so weary, Thine, Thine would I be; Thou blest "Rock of Ages," I'm hiding in Thee. Chorus: Hiding in Thee, Hiding in Thee, Thou blest "Rock of Ages," I'm hiding in Thee. 2 In the calm of the noontide, in sorrow's lone hour, In times when temptation casts o'er me its pow'r; In the tempests of life, on its wide, heaving sea, Thou blest "Rock of Ages," I'm hiding in Thee. [Chorus] 3 How oft in the conflict, when pressed by the foe, I have fled to my Refuge and breathed out my woe; How often, when trials life sea-billows roll, Have I hidden in Thee, O Thou Rock of my soul. [Chorus] Topics: The Christian Life Trust and Confidence Used With Tune: HIDING IN THEE