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For thee, O dear, dear country

Author: Bernard of Cluny Appears in 273 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For thee, O dear, dear country, Mine eyes their vigils keep; For very love, beholding Thy happy name, they weep. The mention of thy glory Is unction to the breast, And medicine in sickness, And love, and life, and rest. 2 O one, O only mansion! O Paradise of joy! Where tears are ever banished And smiles have no alloy; The Lamb is all thy splendor, The Crucified thy praise; His laud and benediction Thy ransomed people raise. 3 With jasper glow thy bulwarks, Thy streets with emeralds blaze; The sardius and the topaz Unite in thee their rays; Thine ageless walls are bonded With amethyst unpriced; The saints build up thy fabric, And the corner-stone is Christ. 4 Thou hast no shore, fair ocean! Thou hast no time, bright day! Dear fountain of refreshment To pilgrims far away! Upon the Rock of Ages They raise thy holy tower; Thine is the victor's laurel, And Thine the golden dower. 5 O sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blessed country, That eager hearts expect! Jesus, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest; Who art, with God the Father And Spirit, ever blest. Topics: The Last Things The Heavenly Home; The Last Things The Heavenly Home; Heaven Used With Tune: [For thee, O dear, dear country]

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Author: J. J. Rambach Appears in 19 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I'm baptized in Thy dear name; In the seed Thou dost inherit, With the people Thou dost claim, I am reckoned, I am reckoned, And for me the Savior came. 2 Thou receivest me, O Father, As a child and heir of Thine; Jesus, Thou who diedst, yea, rather Ever livest, Thou art mine. Thou, O Spirit Thou, O Spirit Art my guide, my light divine. 3 I have pledged, and would not falter, Truth, obedience, love to Thee; I have vowed upon Thine altar, Ever Thine alone to be, And forever And forever Sin and all its lusts to flee. 4 Gracious God, all Thou hast spoken In this covenant shall take place; But if I, alas, have broken These my vows, hide not Thy face; And from falling And from falling O restore me by Thy grace! 5 Lord, to Thee I now surrender All I have, and all I am; Make my heart more true and tender, Glorify in me thy Name. Let obedience Let obedience To Thy will be all my aim. 6 Help me in this high endeavor, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Bind my heart to Thee forever, Till I join the heavenly host' Living, dying Living, dying Let me make in Thee my boast. Topics: The Church Confirmation; The Church Confirmation; Children's Services; Consecration Used With Tune: [Father, Son, and Holy Spirit]

Behold, how glorious is yon sky!

Author: K. W. Ramler Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.4.4.4.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Behold, how glorious is yon sky! Lo, there the righteous never die, But dwell in peace for ever: Then who would wear this earthly clay, When bid to cast life's chains away, And win Thy gracious favor? Holy, Holy, O forgive us; And receive us, heavenly Father, When around Thy throne we gather. 2 Confiding in Thy sacred word, Our Savior is our hope, O Lord, The guiding star before us; Our Shepherd, leading us the way, If from Thy paths our footsteps stray, To Thee He will restore us: Holy, Holy, ever hear us, And receive us, while we gather Round Thy throne, Almighty Father. Topics: The Church Year Sixth Sunday after Epiphany; The Church Year Sixth Sunday after Epiphany; Heaven; Hope Used With Tune: [Behold, how glorious is yon sky!]

Jesus, I long for Thy blessed communion

Author: P. J. Hygom; Anon. Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I long for Thy blessed communion, Yearning for Thee fills my heart and my mind; Draw me from all that would hinder our union, May I to Thee, my beginning, be joined; Show me more clearly my hopeless condition; Show me the depth of corruption in me, So that my nature may die in contrition, And that my spirit may live unto Thee! 2 Mightily strengthen my spirit within me, That I may learn what Thy Spirit can do; O take Thou captive each passion and win me, Lead Thou and guide me my whole journey through! All that I am and possess I surrender, If Thou alone in my spirit mayst dwell, Everything yield Thee, O Savior most tender, Thou, only Thou, canst my sadness dispel. 3 O that I only might learn consecration, Make full surrender of heart day by day! O that my Jesus might be my sole portion, I am, alas! all too far, far away. Jesus, whose voice full of love's gentle warning, Gladly I follow, O give me Thy hand, That in pure holiness, faith's bright adorning, Like a true Christian I walk to the end. 4 Jesus, O hear Thou Thy dove's gentle cooing! Shepherd, go seek the lost, wandering lamb! Thou, who hast won me by love's tender wooing, Cleanse Thou my heart from its sin and its shame. May I not be like a sepulchre whited, Fair and all beautiful outside alone: But may Thy law in my heart be indited, That in full truth I may call me thine own. 5 Jesus, when shall I find rest in the haven? Heavy the burden, remove it from me! When shall I see Thee, my Savior, in heaven? Rise, Lord, and quiet the wild troubled sea! O loving Jesus, show mercy right speedy; Hide not Thy countenance always from me; Thou, purest wealth of the inwardly needy; Fill Thou my heart, precious Savior, with Thee. 6 Jesus, my love let not go unrequited: See my poor soul growing weary, O Lord. Let us, Immanuel, now be united, When Thou art with me, my soul is restored. Once Thou didst say, "They will hunger and perish, If I permit them to go on their way;" Love everlasting! Refuse not to nourish Souls that are hungering for fragments today. 7 Merciful Jesus, now hear how I bind Thee To the sure pledge of Thy covenant word: "Ask, and receive: when ye seek, ye shall find me;" Thus have Thy lips, ever faithful, averred. I with the woman of Canaan unresting, Cry after Thee till my longing is stilled, Till Thou shalt add, my petitions attesting, "Amen, yea, amen: it be as thou wilt!" Topics: The Church Year Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity Used With Tune: [Jesus, I long for Thy blessed communion] Text Sources: German

O how holy is this place

Author: B. Schmolk Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O how holy is this place Where the Lord a house hath given! Here we come before His face; This must be the gate of heaven. Here His Word proclaims His grace. O how holy is this place! 2 Thousand thanks, great God, arise Unto Thee, in grace excelling. Who, though filling all the skies, Yet dost make this house Thy dwelling, And to us dost here dispense Thy pure word and sacraments. 3 Hitherto upon this house Hath salvation surely rested. Here our God hath been with us, And Himself hath manifested. Here His Spirit He hath given To reveal the way to heaven. 4 O how lovely, meet and right In His temple to adore Him! Let us now in Him delight, And with gladness come before Him. Treasures lasting, precious, pure, From above we here secure. 5 Dearest Guest, with us abide, With Thy holy word still feed us; Hitherto by Thee supplied, Still be living waters lead us! Keep Thy Church on earth secure While the earth itself endure. Topics: Close of Service; Worship in General Close of Service; Beginning of Service Used With Tune: [O how holy is this place]

O Savior, who in love didst take

Author: J. S. B. Monsell Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Savior, who in love didst take A human body, for our sake; To share with us the griefs of life, Its watchings, weariness, and strife: All that belong to man but sin, Thou didst this day Thyself begin. 2 Savior of infants, Thou didst rest, Helpless, upon Thy mother's breast; Savior of children, Thu didst play, And grow beside her, day by day. All human life to soothe and save, Up from the cradle to the grave. 3 Savior, as low as Thou didst bend From heaven to be the sinners' friend, So high our nature lift with Thine, Till human things become divine. And Thy eternal love once more God's image to the soul restore. 4 And when we cling too close to earth, Forgetful of our heavenly birth, And for the love of its poor dross, Despise Thy crown or shun Thy cross. O let this festal day reprove Such wrong to Thine incarnate love. Topics: The Church Year Fifth Sunday in Lent; The Church Year Fifth Sunday in Lent Used With Tune: [O Savior, who in love didst take]

With all my heart I love Thee, Lord

Author: M. Schalling Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.8.8.8.8.4.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 With all my heart I love Thee, Lord; Forsake me not, but still afford Thy ready help and favor: The world,--its joys delight me not, Nor earth nor heaven could be my lot, Wert Thou not mine forever. And should my heart with sorrow break, Thyself my portion I will make, My trust, my heart's delight, my all, Whose blood redeemed me from the fall: Lord Jesus Christ! My God and Lord! Thy gracious name Preserve me from eternal shame. 2 My body, soul, and all I have Are Thine, O Lord, to keep and save, In this our life of sadness: I pray Thee, grant me daily grace, To use each gift to thy sole praise, For others' good and gladness: From doctrine false, from error wild, From Satan's lies, protect Thy child! My soul with Thy whole strength prepare, My cross in meekest love to bear: Lord Jesus Christ! My God and Lord! Thy gracious name Preserve me from eternal shame. 3 My soul let Thine own angels dear, To Abram's bosom bear and cheer, When she her flight is taking: My body, in its chamber still, Securely keep from wrong and ill, Till earth's last great awaking: Then raise me, Lord, to be with Thee, That these mine eyes with joy may see, O Son of God, Thy glorious face. My Savior, and my fount of grace! Lord Jesus Christ, Thy servant hear! hear, I implore, That I may praise Thee evermore! Topics: The Church Year First Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year First Sunday after Trinity; Invitation; Justification; Love to God and the Savior Used With Tune: [With all my heart I love Thee, Lord]

Conquering Prince and King of glory

Author: G. Tersteegen Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Conquering Prince and King of glory, Majesty sublimely bright! Heaven and all the heavens adore Thee, Throned above their farthest height. Shall I not, enraptured gazing, At Thy feet fall prostrate, praising, When mine eyes, by faith alight, Mark Thy glory and Thy might? 2 Far on high art Thou ascended, Sitting at Thy Father's right, Pure, seraphic voices blended, Crying, Glory! at the sight. Shall I not fall down before Thee, And with joyful heart adore Thee, When the heavens exultant ring With the triumph of my King? 3 Far and wide Thy brightness spreading Lights the land whose sun Thou art, Nobler bliss and glory shedding On each heavenly spirit's heart. There in highest glory seated, By rejoicing angels greeted; Here, though child of earth, I cry Hallelujah! Lord most high! 4 Of Thy cup shall I be fearful When Thy glory whelms my sight? Shall my courage not be cheerful When I recognize Thy might? Lord, I trust Thee, though Thou slay me; Now, not earth and hell dismay me. Thou my King, my Savior thou, At Thy name alone I bow. 5 Might and spirit now o'erflowing, With Thy power perform Thy word. All Thine enemies o'erthrowing, Make Thy foes Thy footstool, Lord. O'er the earth, O Judah's Lion, Send the scepter out of Zion, Spread Thy sway from sea to sea, Till the earth acknowledge Thee. 6 Throned on high, and all things filling, Thou art with us evermore. Now my soul, with rapture thrilling, Opens wide for Thee its door. Come, O come, Thou King of glory; 'Stablish Thy dominion 'er me; Live in me and reign alone, As upon Thy heavenly throne. 7 Thou ascended, gifts art giving; God and heaven are inly near. By Thee in the Spirit living, I shall stand before Thee there. Alien here to time and senses, Hid in Thee from their offenses; Set in heavenly place with Thee, Jesus, Thou art joy to me. Topics: The Church Year Ascension; The Church Year Ascension Used With Tune: [Conquering Prince and King of glory]

Crown with Thy benediction

Author: J. B. Greenwood, b. Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Crown with Thy benediction This covenant of love; And make this hallowed union Foretaste of heaven above: Let pure and perfect gladness, Let pure and perfect rest, And peace that know no sadness, Thy presence, Lord, attest. 2 As once in Eden's springtime, As once at Cana's feast, So consecrate this bridal-- Be thou its guest and priest! With sunshine wreathe the altar, Chase every cloud away, Nor let their voices falter Who plight their troth today. 3 God bless the bride and bridegroom, And fill with joy their life; Keep them, through all its changes, True husband, faithful wife! If Thou wilt smile upon them, They shall not need the sun; This thought their hearts rejoicing-- Henceforth, not twain but one. 4 With Thy great love befriend them, The love that casts out fear; And make a rainbow round them For every falling tear: Till, all their sheaves well-garnered, Heaven's harvest home they raise, Where love, that knows no ending, Inspires more perfect praise. Topics: Various Occasions Marriage and the Home; Various Occassions Marriage and the Home Used With Tune: [Crown with Thy benediction]

Who is there like Thee

Author: J.A. Freylinghausen Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Who is there like Thee, Jesus, unto me? None are like Thee, none above Thee Thou art altogether lovely; None on earth have we, None in heaven like Thee. 2 Love that warmly glowed, Blood that freely flowed; Life that stooped to death to save me, And a deathless being gave me; Bore my guilty load, Brought me back to God! 3 Plant thyself in me, I will learn of Thee, To be holy, meek, and tender. Wrath and pride and self surrender: Nothing shouldst thou see But Thyself in me. 4 When on death's cold strand I one day shall stand, Let Thy presence go beside me, Through the gloomy waters guide me: Grant me then to stand, Lord, at Thy right hand. Topics: Prayer and Praise; Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Abiding in Christ; Jesus Christ Our Example; Praise and Prayer Used With Tune: [Who is there like Thee]