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A mighty fortress is our God

Author: M. Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 686 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God, A trusty shield and weapon; Our help is He in all our need, Our stay whate'er doth happen; For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; Strong mail of craft and power He weareth in this hour; On earth is not his equal. 2 Stood we alone in our own might, Our striving would be losing; For us the one true Man doth fight, The Man of God's own choosing. Who is this chosen One? 'Tis Jesus Christ, the Son, The Lord of hosts, 'tis He Who wins the victory In every field of battle. 3 And were the world with devils filled, All watching to devour us. Our souls to fear we need not yield, They cannot overpower us; Their dreaded prince no more Can harm us as of yore; His rage we can endure; For lo! his doom is sure, A word shall overthrow him. 4 Still must they leave God's word its might, For which no thanks they merit; Still is He with us in the fight, With His good gifts and Spirit. And should they, in the strife, Take kindred, goods, and life, We freely let them go, They profit not the foe; With us remains the kingdom. Topics: The Church Year First Sunday in Lent; The Church Year First Sunday in Lent; Victory; Warfare Used With Tune: [A mighty fortress is our God]

O wondrous Conqueror and great

Author: E. C. Homburg Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.4.4.4.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O wondrous Conqueror and great, Scorned by the world Thou didst create, Thy work is all completed! Thy toilsome course is at an end; Thou to the Father dost ascend, In royal glory seated. Lowly, holy, now victorious, High and glorious: Earth and heaven To Thy rule, O Christ, are given. 2 Thou, Lord, art now our head, and we Thy members are, and draw from Thee Our life and full salvation. For comfort, peace, joy, light and power, For balm to heal in sorrow's hour, We yield Thee adoration. Kneeling, feeling, Thou art nearest, Lord, and dearest: we're receiving Grace surpassing our conceiving. 3 Lord Jesus, keep our eyes on Thee; Help us Thy servants true to be, Fulfilling Thy good pleasure, Set Thou our minds on things above, Let this vain world ne'er win our love, Be Thou our only treasure. Wholly, lowly, we would own Thee, And enthrone Thee: wisdom learning, All Thy perfect ways discerning. 4 Thou, Jesus, art our shield and guide, O let Thy words in us abide, Directing all our going. Teach us to love Thy blessed will, To suffer meekly and be still, Nor fear grief's tide o'erflowing. Weeping, keeping low before Thee, We adore Thee. 'Midst our sorrow, Lord, we hail the coming morrow. 5 Lord Jesus, hasten Thy return; Our longing hearts expectant yearn To prove the joys of heaven. Thy precious blood has set us free, We owe our present all to Thee, For us Thy life was given. Singing, bringing praise abounding Now we're sounding never-ending Triumph, Lord, in Thy ascending. Topics: The Church Year Ascension; The Church Year Ascension Used With Tune: [O wondrous Conqueror and great]

Abide in grace, Lord Jesus

Author: J. Stegmann Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 14 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Abide in grace, Lord Jesus, Among us constantly, Lest Satan's art deceive us And gain the victory. 2 Abide, Lord, with the story Of Thy redeeming love; May we the gospel's glory And saving virtue prove. 3 Abide, our pathway brighten With Thy celestial ray; Blest Light, our souls enlighten, Show us the truth, the way. 4 Abide with us in blessing, Lord of the earth and sky; Rich grace and strength possessing, Do Thou our need supply! 5 Abide, our only safety, Thy people's sure defence; No power can withstand Thee Divine Omnipotence! 6 Abide among us ever, Lord, with Thy faithfulness; Jesus, forsake us never, Help us in all distress! Topics: Close of Service; Worship in General Close of Service; Abiding in Christ; Close of Service Used With Tune: [Abide in grace, Lord Jesus]

Now that the daylight fills the sky

Author: Anon. Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 84 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now that the daylight fills the sky, We lift our hearts to God on high, That He, in all we do or say, Would keep us free from harm to-day; 2 Would guard our hearts and tongues from strife, From anger's din would hide our life, From all ill sights would turn our eyes, And close our ears to vanities; 3 Would keep our inmost conscience pure, Our souls from folly would secure, Would bid us check the pride of sense With due and holy abstinence; 4 So we, when this new day is gone And night in turn is drawing on, With conscience by the world unstained, Shall praise His name for victory gained. Topics: Family Prayer Morning; Family Prayer Morning Used With Tune: [Now that the daylight fills the sky] Text Sources: (Latin) 5th Century

Behold the Lamb of God!

Author: M. Bridges Meter: 6.6.6.4.8.8.4 Appears in 101 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Behold the Lamb of God! O Thou for sinners slain, Let it not be in vain That Thou hast died: Thee for my Savior let me take, My only refuge let me make Thy piercéd side. 2 Behold the Lamb of God! Into the sacred flood Of thy most precious blood My soul I cast: Wash me and make me clean within, And keep me pure from every sin, Till life be past. 3 Behold the Lamb of God! All hail, incarnate Word, Thou everlasting Lord, Savior most blest; Fill us with love that never faints, Grant us with all thy blessed saints, Eternal rest. 4 Behold the Lamb of God! Worthy is He alone, That sitteth on the throne Of God above; One with the Ancient of all days, One with the Comforter in praise, All light and love. Topics: The Church Year Quinquagesima; The Church Year Quinquagesima; Jesus Christ Our Atoner Used With Tune: [Behold the Lamb of God]

I need Thee, precious Jesus

Author: F. Whitfield Appears in 307 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I need Thee, precious Jesus, For I am full of sin; My soul is dark and guilty, My heart is dead within; I need the cleansing fountain Where I can always flee, The blood of Christ most precious, The sinner's perfect plea. 2 I need Thee, precious Jesus, For I am very poor; A stranger and a pilgrim, I have no earthly store. I need the love of Jesus To cheer me on my way, To guide my doubting footsteps, To be my strength and stay. 3 I need Thee, blessed Jesus; I need a friend like Thee, A friend to soothe and pity, A friend to care for me. I need the heart of Jesus To feel each anxious care, To tell my every trial, And all my sorrows share. 4 I need Thee, blessed Jesus, And hope to see Thee soon, Encircled with the rainbow And seated on Thy throne: There, with Thy blood-bought children, My joy shall ever be, To sing Thy praise, Lord Jesus, To gaze, O Lord, on Thee. Topics: The Church Year Second Sunday after Epiphany; The Church Year Second Sunday after Epiphany; Jesus Christ Our Savior Used With Tune: [I need Thee, precious Jesus]

A pilgrim and a stranger

Author: P. Gerhardt Appears in 64 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A pilgrim and a stranger, I journey here below, Far distant is my country, The home to which I go. Here I must toil and travail, Oft weary and oppressed, But there my God shall lead me To everlasting rest. 2 I've met with storms and danger, E'en from my early years, With enemies and conflicts, With fightings and with fears. There's nothing here that tempts me To wish a longer stay, So I must hasten forward, No halting or delay. 3 It is a well-worn pathway-- Many have gone before; Thy holy saints and prophets, The patriarchs of yore. They trod the toilsome journey In patience and in faith; And them I fain would follow, Like them in life and death. 4 Who would share Abraham's blessing, Must Abraham's path pursue. A stranger and a pilgrim, Like him, must journey through. The foes must be encountered, The dangers must be passed; Only a faithful soldier, Receive the crown at last. 5 So I must hasten forwards,-- Thank God, the end will come! This land of my sojourning Is not my destined home. That evermore abideth, Jerusalem above, The everlasting city, The land of light and love. 6 There still my thoughts are dwelling, 'Tis there I long to be; Come, Lord, and call Thy servant To blessedness with Thee! Come, bid my toils be ended, Let all my wanderings cease; Call from the wayside lodging To the sweet home of peace. 7 There I shall dwell for ever, No more a stranger guest, With all Thy blood-bought children In everlasting rest; The pilgrim toils forgotten, The pilgrim conflicts o'er, All earthly griefs behind us, Eternal joys before! Topics: The Church Year Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity; Pilgrimage Used With Tune: [A pilgrim and a stranger]

Before the Lord we bow

Author: F. S. Key Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 74 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Before the Lord we bow, The God who reigns above, And rules the world below, Boundless in power and love. Our thanks we bring In joy and praise, Our hearts we raise To heaven's high King. 2 The nation Thou hast blest May well Thy love declare, From foes and fears at rest, Protected by Thy care. For this fair land, For this bright day, Our thanks we pay-- Gifts of Thy hand. 3 May every mountain height, Each vale and forest green, Shine in Thy word's pure light, And its rich fruits be seen! May every tongue Be tuned to praise, And join to raise A grateful song. 4 Earth! hear thy Maker's voice, The great Redeemer own, Believe, obey, rejoice, And worship Him alone; Cast down thy pride, Thy sin deplore, And bow before The Crucified. 5 And when in power He comes, O may our native land, From all its rending tombs, Send forth a glorious band, A countless throng Ever to sing To heaven's high King Salvation's song. Topics: Various Occasions Day of Common Prayer; Various Occassions National Used With Tune: [Before the Lord we bow]

A few more years shall roll

Author: H. Bonar Appears in 384 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A few more years shall roll, A few more seasons come, And we shall be with those that rest, Asleep within the tomb. A few more suns shall set O'er these dark hills of time, And we shall be where suns are not, A far serener clime. 2 A few more storms shall beat On this wild, rocky shore, And we shall be where tempests cease, And surges swell no more. A few more struggles here, A few more partings o'er, A few more toils, a few more tears, And we shall weep no more. 3 'Tis but a little while, And He shall come again, Who died that we might live, who lives That we with Him may reign: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that glad day; O wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. Topics: The Church Year Fourth Sunday after Easter; The Church Year Fourth Sunday after Easter Used With Tune: [A few more years shall roll]

Arise, O God, and shine

Author: W. Hurn Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 51 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Arise, O God, and shine, In all Thy saving might, And prosper each design To spread Thy glorious light; Let healing streams of mercy flow, That all the earth Thy truth may know. 2 Bring distant nations near, To sing Thy glorious praise; Let every people hear And learn Thy holy ways! Reign, mighty God, assert Thy cause, And govern by Thy righteous laws! 3 Put forth Thy glorious power, That Gentiles all may see, And earth present her store In converts born to Thee; God, our own God, His Church will bless, And fill the world with righteousness. 4 To God the only wise, The one immortal King, Let Hallelujahs rise From every living thing: Let all that breathe, on every coast, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Missions; Missions Used With Tune: [Arise, O God, and shine]