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The Truth and Faithfulness of God

Hymnal: SHBA1792 #XIX (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Ye humble saints, proclaim abroad Lyrics: 1 Ye humble saints, proclaim abroad The honours of a faithful God, How just and true area all his ways, How much above your highest praise! 2 The words his sacred lips declare Of his own mind the image bear; What should Him tempt, from frailty free, Blest in his self-sufficiency? 3 He will not his great self deny: A God all truth can never lie: As well might he his being quit As breaks his oath, or word forget. 4 Let frighten'd rivers change their course, Or backward hasten to their source; Swift thro' the air let rocks be hurl'd, And mountains like the chaff be whirl'd. 5 Let sun and stars forget to rise, Or quit their stations in the skies; Let Heaven and earth both pass away, Eternal truth shall ne'er decay. 6 True to his word, God gave his Son, To die for crimes which men had done; Blest pledge! He never will revoke A single promise he has spoke. Topics: God; Faithfulness of God; Truth, and faithfulness of God Scripture: Numbers 23:19 Languages: English

The goodness of God

Author: Steele Hymnal: SHBA1792 #XII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Ye humble souls, approach your God Lyrics: 1 Ye humble souls, approach your God With songs of sacred praise, For he is good, immensely good, And kind are all his ways. 2 All nature owns his guardian care, In him we live and move; But nobler benefits declare The wonders of his love. 3 He gave his son, his only son, To ransom rebel worms; 'Tis here he makes his goodness known In it's divinest forms. 4 To this dear refuge, Lord, we come, 'Tis here our hope relies; A save defence, a peaceful home, When storms of trouble rise. 5 Thine eye beholds, with kind regard, The souls who trust in thee; Their humble Hope thou wilt reward, With bliss divinely free. 5 Great God, to thy almighty love, What honors shall we raise? Not all the raptur'd songs above Can render equal praise. Topics: God; Goodness of God; Goodness of God In giving his son Scripture: Nahum 1:7 Languages: English

Happy poverty; or, the poor in spirit blessed

Author: Steele Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CCXXXIV (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Ye humble souls, complain no more Lyrics: 1 Ye humble souls, complain no more, Let faith survey your future store; How happy, how divinely blest, The sacred words of truth attest. 2 When conscious grief laments sincere, And pours the penitential tear; Hope points to your dejected eyes, The bright reversion in the skies. 3 In vain the sons of wealth and pride Despise your lot, your hopes deride: In vain they boast their little stores, Trifles are theirs, a kingdom yours:— 4 A kingdom of immense delight, Where health, and peace, and joy unite; Where undeclining pleasures rise, And every wish hath full supplies: 5 A kingdom which can ne'er decay, While time sweeps earthly thrones away; The state which power and truth sustain, Unmov'd for ever must remain. 6 There shall your eyes with rapture view The glorious friend that dy'd for you; That dy'd to ransom, dy'd to raise To crowns of joy, and songs of praise. 7 Jesus, to thee I breathe my prayer, Reveal, confirm my interest there: Whate'er my humble lot below, This, this my soul desires to know! 8 O let me hear that voice divine Pronounce the glorious blessing mine! Enroll'd among thy happy poor, My largest wishes ask no more. Topics: The Graces of the Holy Spirit Humility; Happiness Of the poor in spirit; Humility Prayed for; Poor in spirit blessed; Spiritual Poverty Scripture: Matthew 5:3 Languages: English

The meek beautified with salvation

Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CCLX (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Ye humble souls rejoice Lyrics: 1 Ye humble souls rejoice; And cheerful triumphs sing; Wake all your harmony of voice, For Jesus is your king. 2 That meek and lowly Lord, Whom here your souls have known, Pledges the honor of his word T' avow you for his own. 3 He brings salvation near, For which his blood was paid: How beauteous shall your soul appear, Thus sumptuously array'd! 4 Sing, for the day is nigh, When near your Savior's seat The tallest sons of pride shall lie, The footstool of your feet. 5 Salvation, Lord, is thine, And all thy saints confess, The royal robes, in which they shine, Were wrought by sovereign grace. Topics: Graces of the Spirit Meekness; Joy of the humble encouraged; Joy of the humble encouraged; Meek beautified with salvation Scripture: Psalm 149:4 Languages: English

Comfort to such who seek a risen Jesus

Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CXLIV (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Ye humble souls, that seek the Lord Lyrics: 1 Ye humble souls, that seek the Lord, Chase all your fears away: And bow with pleasure down to see The place where Jesus lay. 2 Thus low the Lord of life was brought: Such wonders love can do: Thus cold in death that bosom lay, Which throbb'd and bled for you. 3 A moment give a loose to grief, Let grateful sorrows rise; And wash the bloody stains away, With torrents from your eyes. 4 Then dry your tears, and tune your songs, The Savior lives again; Not all the bolts and bars of death The Conqueror could detain. 5 High o'er th' angelic bands he rears His once dishonor'd head; And thro' unnumber'd years he reigns, Who dwelt among the dead. 6 With joy like his shall every saint His empty tomb survey; Then rise, with his ascending Lord, To realms of endless day. Topics: The Resurrection and Ascension of Christ; Angels Reply to the women that sought Christ; Encouragement and invitation To such who seek a risen Jesus; Resurrection comfortable for such who seek Christ Languages: English

Fear not, it is your Father's good Pleasure to give you the Kingdom

Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CXXVII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Ye little Flock, whom Jesus feeds Lyrics: 1 Ye little Flock, whom Jesus feeds, Dismiss your anxious cares; Look to the Shepherd of your souls, And smile away your fears. 2 Tho' wolves and lions prowl around, His staff is your defence: ’Midst sands and rocks, your shepherd’s voice Calls streams and pastures thence. 3 Your father will a kingdom give, And give it with delight: His feeblest child His love shall call To triumph in His sight. 4 Ten thousand praises, Lord, we bring For sure supports like these; And o’er the pious dead we sing Thy living promises. 5 For all we hope, and they enjoy We bless a Savior's name; Nor shall that stroke disturb the song, Which breaks this mortal frame. Topics: Scripture Invitations and Promises; Promises Of the kingdom Scripture: Luke 12:32 Languages: English

Comfort for pious parents, who have been bereaved of their children

Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: SHBA1792 #DLVIII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Ye mourning saints, whose streaming tears Lyrics: 1 Ye mourning saints, whose streaming tears Flow o'er your children dead, Say not in transports of despair, That all your hopes are fled. 2 While cleaving to that darling dust, In fond distress ye lie, Rise, and with joy and reverence view A heavenly parent nigh. 3 Tho', your young branches torn away, Like wither'd trunks ye stand, With fairer verdure shall ye bloom, Touch'd by th' Almighty's hand. 4 "I'll give the mourner," said the Lord, "In my own house a place; "No names of daughters and of sons "Could yield so high a grace. 5 "Transient and vain is every hope "A rising race can give; "In endless honor and delight My children all shall live!" 6 We welcome, Lord, those rising tears, Thro' which thy face we see, And bless those wounds, which thro' our hearts Prepare a way for thee. Topics: Death; Funeral Of children Scripture: Isaiah 56:4-5 Languages: English

Strong-Hold

Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CXCVIII (1792) First Line: Ye prisoners of hope Lyrics: 1 Ye prisoners of hope O'erwhelmed with grief, To Jesus look up For certain relieve; There's not condemnation In Jesus the Lord, But strong consolation His grace doth afford. 2 Should justice appear A merciless foe, Yet be of good cheer, And soon shall you know That sinners confessing Their wickedness past, A plentiful blessing Of pardon shall taste. 3 The dry up your tears, Ye children of grief, For Jesus appears To give you relief; If you are returning To Jesus your friend, Your sighing and morning In singing shall end. 4 "None will I cast out "Who come," saith the Lord, Why then do you doubt? Lay hold of his word: Ye mourners of Sion, Be bold to believe, For ever rely on Your Savior and live. Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Stronghold; Christ Strong hold Scripture: Zechariah 9:12 Languages: English

Whosover will, let him come

Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CXXI (1792) First Line: Ye scarlet-color'd sinners, come Lyrics: 1 Ye scarlet colour'd sinners, come; Jesus the Lord invites you home; O whither can you go? What— are your crimes of crimson hue? His promise is for ever true, He'll wash you white as snow. 2 Backsliding souls, fill'd with your ways, Whose weeping nights, and wretched days, In bitterness are spent: Return to Jesus— he'll reveal His lovely face, and sweetly heal What you so much lament. 3 Tried souls! look up—he says 'Tis I— He loves you still, but means to try If faith will bear the test; The Lord has giv'n the chiefest good, He shed for you his precious blood; O trust him for the rest! 4 Ye tender souls, draw hither too, Ye grateful, highly favor'd few, Who feel the debt you owe; Press on, the Lord hath more to give; By faith upon him daily live, And you shall find it so. Topics: Scripture Invitations and Promises; Backsliders invited to return; Encouragement and invitation Languages: English

Waiting for the coming of his Lord; or, the active christian

Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CCCXXV (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Ye servants of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of the Lord, Each in his office wait, Observant of his heavenly word, And watchful at his gate. 2 Let all your lamps be bright, And trim the golden flame; Gird up your loins, as in his sight, For awful is his name. 3 Watch, 'tis your Lord's command; And while we speak, he's near: Mark the first signal of his hand, And ready all appear. 4 O happy servant he In such a posture found! He shall his Lord with rapture see, And be with honor crown'd. 5 Christ shall the banquet spread With his own bounteous hand, And raise that favorite servant's head Amidst th' angelic band. Topics: The Christian; Activity in religion; Christian Waiting for the coming of his Lord; Diligence and holy zeal; Watchfulness rewarded Scripture: Luke 12:35-38 Languages: English