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O Holy Ghost, Thou gift divine

Author: B. Ringwaldt; S. Jonasson Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Holy Ghost, Thou gift divine, And giver of all blessing, Thou, with the Father and the Son, True Godhead art possessing, And from them both art shed abroad, Eternal Spirit, Lord and God, In Thee all Christians glory. 2 O Spirit blest, we Thee entreat: O grant us that we ever, With heart and soul, as it is meet, May serve our Lord and Savior And Him confess till our last breath, As Lord of life and Lord of death And give Him praise and honor. 3 Our hearts let new-created be, Our walk make pure and holy. Help us offense and sin to flee, And ever serve God solely, So that our faith in Christ, our Lord, May prove itself in deed and word Before the world about us. 4 Thy gracious heavenly dew let fall, The fainting Church to quicken; Thy soothing ointment pour on all Whose souls are sad and stricken; Sustain us, Lord, in evil days, And let our lives in all our ways Abound in love and mercy. 5 Give strength and courage to contend Against the hosts of evil, That we may vanquish, in the end, The world, the flesh, the devil; And when death's billow o'er us rolls, Bear Thou to heaven our ransomed souls, While dust to dust returneth. Topics: The Church Year Pentecost; The Church Year Pentecost; Holy Ghost Our Comforter Used With Tune: [O Holy Ghost, Thou gift divine]

When sinners see their lost condition

Author: M. B. Landstad Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When sinners see their lost condition, And feel the pressing load of sin, And Jesus cometh on His mission To heal the sin-sick heart within, All grief must flee before His grace, And joy divine will take its place. 2 When Jesus enters meek and lowly, To fill the home with sweetest peace; When hearts have felt His blessing holy, And found from sin complete release, Then light and calm within shall reign, And hearts divided love again. 3 When Jesus enters land and nation, And moves the people with His love, When yielding to His kind persuasion, Our hearts His truth and blessing prove, Then shall our life on earth be blest, The peace of God on us shall rest. 4 When Jesus comes, O blessed story! He works a change in heart and life; God's kingdom comes with power and glory To young and old, to man and wife; Through sacrament and living word, Faith, love and hope are now conferred. 5 Then stilled are cries and lamentation, Then loosed is every Satan's band, In death is hope and consolation, The soul is safe in Jesus' hand: When we shall walk through death's dark vale His rod and staff shall never fail. 6 O may He soon to every nation Find entrance where He is unknown, With life and light and full salvation That heathendom may be o'erthrown, And healing to the hearts may come In heathen land and Christian home! 7 Behold, He at the door is knocking! Hark, how He pleads our souls to win! Who hears His voice--the door unlocking-- To sup with him He enters in! How blest the day, my soul, how blest! When Jesus comes to be thy guest! 8 Behold, He at the door is calling, O heed, my soul, what He doth say; Deny Him not--O thought appalling-- And turn Him hot from thee away. My soul gives answer deep within: Thou blessed of the Lord, come in. 9 Come Thou who spreadest joy and gladness, Forever bide with me and mine, And bring to those who sit in sadness And gloom of death Thy light divine: A voice comes from my soul within; Thou blessed of the Lord, come in! Topics: The Church Year Fourth Sunday in Advent; The Church Year Fourth Sunday in Advent; Invitation Used With Tune: [When sinners see their lost condition]

Come unto Me, ye weary

Author: W. C. Dix Appears in 256 hymnals Lyrics: 1 "Come unto Me, ye weary, And I will give you rest." O blessed voice of Jesus, Which comes to hearts oppressed; It tells of benediction, Of pardon, grace, and peace, Of joy that hath no ending, Of love which cannot cease. 2 "Come unto Me, ye wanderers, And I will give you light." O loving voice of Jesus, Which comes to cheer the night; Our hearts were filled with sadness, And we had lost our way; But morning brings us gladness, And songs the break of day. 3 "Come unto Me, ye fainting, And I will give you life." O cheering voice of Jesus, Which comes to end our strife; The foe is stern and eager, The fight is fierce and long; But Thou hast made us mighty, And stronger than the strong. 4 "And whosoever cometh, I will not cast him out." O patient voice of Jesus, Which drives away our doubt; Which, though we be unworthy Of love so great and free, Invites us very sinners To come, dear Lord, to Thee. Topics: The Church Year Twenty-sixth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Twenty-sixth Sunday after Trinity Used With Tune: [Come unto Me, ye weary]

Come, my soul, thou must be waking!

Author: F. R. L. von Canitz Meter: 8.4.7.8.4.7 Appears in 236 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thou must be waking! Now is breaking O'er the earth another day: Come, to Him who made this splendor, See thou render All thy feeble strength can pay. 2 Gladly hail the sun returning: Ready burning Be the incense of thy powers: For the night is safely ended; God hath tended With His care thy helpless hours. 3 Pray that He may prosper ever Each endeavor, When thine aim is good and true; But that He may ever thwart thee, And convert thee, When thou evil wouldst pursue. 4 Only God's free gifts abuse not, Light refuse not, But His Spirit's voice obey; Thou with Him shall dwell, beholding Light enfolding All things in unclouded day. 7 Glory, honor, exaltation, Adoration, Be to the eternal One: To the Father, Son, and Spirit Laud and merit, While unending ages run. Topics: Family Prayer Morning; Family Prayer Morning Used With Tune: [Come, my soul, thou must be waking!]

Ere yet the dawn hath filled the skies

Author: J. Heermann Meter: 8.8.8.8.4 Appears in 19 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Ere yet the dawn hath filled the skies, Behold my Savior Christ arise, He chaseth from us sin and night, And brings us joy and life and light. Hallelujah! 2 O stronger Thou than death and hell, Where is the foe Thou canst not quell? What heavy stone Thou canst not roll From off the prisoned, suff'ring soul! Hallelujah! 3 If Jesus lives, can I be sad? I know He loves me, and am glad: Though all the world were dead to me, Enough, O Christ, if I have Thee! Hallelujah! 4 He feeds me, comforts, and defends, And when I die His angel sends To bear me whither He is gone, For of His own He loseth none. Hallelujah! 5 No more to fear or grief I bow, God and the angels love me now; The joys prepared for me today Drive fear and mourning far away. Hallelujah! 6 Strong Champion! For this comfort, see, The whole world bringeth thanks to Thee! And once we, too, shall raise above More sweet and loud the song of love: Hallelujah! Topics: The Church Year Easter; The Church Year Easter Used With Tune: [Ere yet the dawn hath filled the skies]

Near the cross was Mary weeping

Author: H. Mills Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 57 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Near the cross was Mary weeping, There her mournful station keeping, Gazing on her dying Son, There with speechless grief oppressed, Anguish-stricken, and distressed; Through her soul the sword had gone. 2 Who upon that Sufferer gazing, Bowed in sorrow so amazing, Would not with His mother mourn? 'Twas our sins brought Him from heaven; These the cruel nails had driven; All His griefs for us were borne. 3 When no eye its pity gave us, When there was no arm to save us, He His love and power displayed; By His stripes He wrought our healing; By His death, our life revealing, He for us the ransom paid. 4 Jesus, may Thy love constrain us That from sin we may refrain us, In Thy griefs may deeply grieve. Thee our best affections giving, To Thy glory ever living, May we in Thy glory live. Topics: The Church Year Good Friday; The Church Year Good Friday Used With Tune: [Near the cross was Mary weeping]

Heavenly Spirit, all others transcending

Author: J. N. Brun Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Heavenly Spirit, all others transcending, Thou who with Father and Son dost abide! Come Thou, our spirits in unity blending, Come and make ready the heavenly bride! Calling and gathering, and Jesus declaring, Building God's Church, shedding light from above, Come, O Thou Spirit of God, never tiring, Come and interpret God's wonderful love! 2 Merciful Jesus, with love never failing, Sending Thy Spirit, the pledge ever new, That Thy atonement for all is availing, Faith ever sees that Thy promise is true. Crowned are Thy servants with heavenly fire, Speaking with hearts and with tongues all aflame: Heavenly Spirit, our voices inspire That we may sing of his glorious name! 3 Heavenly Consoler, with unction celestial, Heal Thou the wounds of each sin-burdened heart! Strengthen our faith, and with zeal Pentecostal Fill our faint souls, and Thy blessings impart! Create within us new hearts and new spirits; Lead us in truth, and sustain us in woe; Teach us true faith in the dear Savior's merits, So that at death we Thy power may know! Topics: The Church Year Pentecost; The Church Year Pentecost; Faith Used With Tune: [Heavenly Spirit, all others transcending]

O holy, blessed Trinity

Author: M. Behm Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 27 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O holy, blessed Trinity, Divine, eternal Unity, God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Be Thou this day my guide and host. 2 My soul and body keep from harm, O’er all I have extend Thine arm, That Satan may not cause distress, Nor bring me shame and wretchedness. 3 The Father’s love shield me this day, The Son’s pure wisdom cheer my way, The Holy Spirit’s light divine Illume my heart’s benighted shrine. 4 My Maker, strengthen Thou my heart, O my Redeemer, help impart, Blest Comforter, keep at my side, That faith and love in me abide. 5 Lord, bless and keep Thou me as Thine! Lord, make Thy face upon me shine! Lord, lift Thy countenance on me, And give me peace--sweet peace from Thee. Topics: Family Prayer Morning; Family Prayer Morning; Praise and Prayer Used With Tune: [O holy, blessed Trinity]

Brief life is here our portion

Author: Bernard of Cluny Appears in 247 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Brief life is here our portion; Brief sorrow, short-lived care; The life that knows no ending, The tearless life is there. O happy retribution! Short toil, eternal rest; For mortals, and for sinners A mansion with the blest! 2 And now we fight the battle, But then shall wear the crown Of full and everlasting And passionless renown; And now we watch and struggle, And now we live in hope, And Zion in her anguish With Babylon must cope; 3 But He whom now we trust in Shall then be seen and known; And they that know and see Him Shall have Him for their own. The morning shall awaken, And shadows shall decay, And each true-hearted servant Shall shine as doth the day. 4 There grief is turned to pleasure, Such pleasure as below No human voice can utter, No human heart can know. There God, our king and portion, In fullness of His grace, Shall we behold for ever, And worship face to face. 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; Eternal Life; Heaven Used With Tune: [Brief life is here our portion]

Lord, to Thee I make confession

Author: J. Franck Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8 Appears in 34 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, to Thee I make confession, I have sinned and gone astray, I have multiplied transgression, Chosen for myself my way: Forced at last to see my errors, Lord, I tremble at Thy terrors. 2 But from Thee how can I hide me, Thou, O God, art everywhere; Refuge from Thee is denied me, Or by land or sea or air; Nor death's darkness can enfold me, So that thou shouldst not behold me. 3 Yet, though conscience' voice appall me, Father, I will seek Thy face; Though Thy child I scarce dare call me, Yet restore me to Thy grace; Do not for my sins forsake me; Do not let Thy wrath o'ertake me; 4 For Thy Son hath suffered for me, And the blood He shed for sin, That can heal me and restore me, Quench this burning fire within; 'Tis alone His cross can vanquish These dark fears and soothe this anguish. 5 Then on Him I cast my burden, Sink it in the depths below! Let me know Thy gracious pardon, Wash me, make me white as snow. Let Thy Spirit leave me never, Make me only thine forever! Topics: The Church Year Twenty-second Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Twenty-second Sunday after Trinity; Confession of Sin Used With Tune: [Lord, to Thee I make confession]