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Behold, the Bridegroom cometh in the middle of the night

Author: Anon. Appears in 57 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Behold the Bridegroom cometh in the middle of the night, And blest is he whose loins are girt, whose lamp is burning bright; But woe to that dull servant, whom the Master shall surprise With lamp untrimmed, unburning and with slumber in his eyes. 2 Do thou, my soul, beware, beware lest thou in sleep sink down, Lest thou be given o’er to death, and lose the golden crown; But see that thou be sober, with a watchful eye, and thus Cry, "Holy, holy, holy God, have mercy upon us!" 3 That day, the day of fear, shall come; my soul, slack not thy toil, But light thy lamp, and feed it well, and make it bright with oil; Who knowest not how soon may sound the cry at eventide, "Behold the Bridegroom comes! Arise! He come to meet the Bride!" 4 Beware, my soul! take thou good heed lest thou in slumber lie, And, like the five, remain without, and knock, and vainly cry; But watch, and bear thy lamp undimmed, and Christ shall gird thee on His own bright wedding robe of light,--the glory of the Son. Topics: The Church Year Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity; Watchfulness Used With Tune: [Behold the Bridegroom cometh in the middle of the night] Text Sources: (Greek)

Darkness o'er the earth is stealing

Author: M. B. Landstad Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Darkness o'er the earth is stealing-- In my lonely chamber kneeling, I will say my evening prayer, Longing for a closer union, With my God I hold communion And commit me to His care. 2 Yes, it is a blessed favor To commune with Thee, my Savior, Filled with hope and faith sincere; Cheer my heart, my burden lighten-- May Thy word my pathway brighten, To my prayer incline Thine ear! 3 Thee, my God, I fain would follow, Love and honor, but how shallow And inconstant is my love! Spread the veil of mercy over All my sins, my errors cover With compassion from above! 4 Let Thine eye be vigil keeping Over me while I am sleeping. And my waking moments heed; May Thy love be unabated, Be with those who are elated, And those who are in need! 5 Help the wanderer, cold and weary, On the highway dark and dreary-- May he find a open door! Those who on the stormy ocean Ply their trade 'mid wild commotion-- Guide them safely to the shore! 6 Hear the sick who are imploring Thee for aid, their health restoring, To the dying comfort bring! Christ, who bore our sin and sorrow, Grant them that the dawning morrow Come with healing on its wing. 7 When at last the shadows darken, Come and to my prayer, O hearken, Set us all from bondage free; Then, beyond this vale of sorrow, There shall dawn a brighter morrow, When Thy face in heaven we see. Topics: Family Prayer Evening; Family Prayer Evening Used With Tune: [Darkness o'er the earth is stealing]

I know that my Redeemer lives

Author: P. Gerhardt Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives, In this my faith is fast; And whatsoe'er against Him strives Will surely fall at last. He lives, the mighty One, I know, Whose arm overcomes the strongest for, Who death and hell hath vanquished. 2 He lives, He lives; though dust shall lie Upon my mouldering head, Yet He will call me, by and by, To quit an earthy bed; And I shall waken at His voice, Rise re-embodied,and rejoice To look on my Redeemer. 3 His promise, who hath ne'er deceived, In life and death I trust; The Lord in whom I have believed Will raise my sleeping dust: In this my very flesh that dies I shall revive, and with these eyes Shall see the God who made me. 4 Myself shall see Him in my flesh, With all His glory bright; His presence shall my heart refresh, And fill my soul with light. Myself shall ever on Him gaze, Myself shall ever sound His praise, Myself, and not another. 5 Rise then, my soul, e'en now, and live In hope's divine abode! Let earth and Satan vainly strive To tear thee from thy God. The bier, the coffin, let them show The grace, the gloom, the worm-- "I know That my Redeemer liveth." Topics: The Church Year Easter; The Church Year Easter Used With Tune: [I know that my Redeemer lives]

My all I to my God commend

Author: J. Leon Meter: 8.8.8.4.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 My all I to my God commend, Who all doth to His purpose bend; My life resigning to His will; Mine to lie still, Or his designs alone fulfill. 2 This earth is but a vale of tears, Where grief on every side appears; Sad hours of conflict, toil, and woe Here ebb and flow, Till we are summoned hence to go. 3 Today with joy our hearts beat high; Tomorrow in the grave we lie: Though as the rose we bloom today, We soon decay, And sorrow everywhere hath sway. 4 Lord, may we meditate aright How soon we all must fade from sight, How swiftly from the earth we fly, All born to die, Rich, poor, wise, simple, low and high. 5 Few are our days and sad below, Our daily bread is toil and woe: But God in His good time will send A peaceful end: Death from a foe is made a friend. 6 And though our sins against us rise, To heaven we lift our trusting eyes; For God is merciful, and gave, Our souls to save, His Son belovéd to the grace. 7 This thought in every pain and grief Brings comfort, sweet and full relief, That we shall rise when Christ appears, No more in tears, As now, in these our pilgrim years. 8 O Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Who hast redeemed us with Thy blood, Thy precious wounds our refuge be: For rest we flee, O Lord, our only hope, to Thee. Topics: The Church Year Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity; Submission Used With Tune: [My all I to my God commend]

Be not dismayed, thou little flock

Author: J. M. Altenburg Appears in 16 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Be not dismayed, thou little flock, Although the foe's fierce battle-shock, Loud on all sides, assail thee; Though o'er thy fall they laugh secure, Their triumph cannot long endure: Let not thy courage fail thee. 2 Thy cause is God's; go at His call, And to His hand commit thy all; Fear thou no ill impending: His Gideon shall arise for thee, God's word and people manfully, In God's own time defending. 3 Our hope is sure in Jesus' might; Against themselves the godless fight, Themselves, not us, distressing; Shame and contempt their lot shall be; God is with us, with Him are we, To us belongs His blessing. Topics: The Church It's Strength and Permanence ; The Church Its Strength and Permanence; Church of Christ; Trust in God Used With Tune: [Be not dismayed, thou little flock]

Author of faith, to Thee I cry

Author: C. Wesley Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6 Appears in 56 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Author of faith, to Thee I cry, To Thee, who would'st not have me die, But know the truth and live: Open mine eyes to see Thy face, Work in my heart the saving grace, The life eternal give. 2 I know the work is only Thine, The gift of faith is all divine; But if on Thee we all, Thou wilt the benefit bestow, And give us hearts to feel and know That Thou hast died for all. 3 Thou bid'st us knock and enter in, Come unto Thee and rest from sin, The blessing seek and find; Thou bid'st us ask Thy grace, and have; Thou can'st, Thou would'st, this moment save Both me and all mankind. 4 Be it according to Thy word! Now let me find my pardoning Lord, Let what I ask be given; The bar of unbelief remove, Open the door of faith and love, And take me into heaven. Topics: The Church Year Trinity Sunday; The Church Year Trinity Sunday; Conversion; Faith Used With Tune: [Author of faith, to Thee I cry]

Out of the depths I cry to Thee

Author: M. Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Out of the depths I cry to Thee, Lord, God, O hear my wailing! Thy gracious ear incline to me, And make my prayer availing. On my misdeeds in mercy look, O deign to blot them from Thy book, Or who can stand before Thee? 2 Thy sovereign grace and boundless love, Make Thee, O Lord, forgiving; My purest thoughts and deeds but prove Sin in my heart is living: None guiltless in Thy sight appear; All who approach Thy throne must fear, And humbly trust Thy mercy. 3 Thou canst be merciful while just,-- This is my hope's foundation; On Thy redeeming grace I trust, Grant me, then, thy salvation. Shielded by Thee, I stand secure; Thy word is firm, thy promise sure, And I rely upon Thee. 4 Like those who watch the midnight's hour To hail the dawning morrow, I wait for Thee, I trust Thy power, Unmoved by doubt or sorrow. So let Thy Israel hope in Thee, And he shall find Thy mercy free, And Thy redemption plenteous. 5 Where'er the greatest sins abound, By grace they are exceeded; Thy helping hand is always found With aid where aid is needed; Thy hand, the only hand to save, Will rescue Israel from the grave, And pardon his transgression. Topics: The Church Year Second Sunday in Lent; The Church Year Second Sunday in Lent; Confession of Sin; Repentance Used With Tune: [Out of the depths I cry to Thee]

O Lord, how joyful 'tis to see

Author: C. Coffin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how joyful ’tis to see The brethren join in love to Thee; On Thee alone their heart relies, Their only strength Thy grace supplies. 2 How sweet within Thy holy place With one accord to sing Thy grace, Besieging Thine attentive ear With all the force of fervent prayer! 3 O may we love the house of God, Of peace and joy the blest abode; O may no angry strife destroy That sacred peace, that holy joy. 4 The world without may rage, but we Will only cling more close to Thee, With hearts to Thee more wholly given, More weaned from earth, more fixed on heaven. 5 Lord, shower upon us from above The sacred gift of mutual love; Each other’s wants may we supply, And reign together in the sky. Topics: The Church Year Fifth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Fifth Sunday after Trinity; Brotherly Love; Communion of Saints Used With Tune: [O Lord, how joyful 'tis to see]

Hallelujah! Jesus lives!

Author: C. B. Garve Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hallelujah! Jesus lives! He is now the living One; From the gloomy halls of death Forth the Conqueror, has gone, Bright forerunner to the skies Of His people, yet to rise. 2 Jesus lives! let all rejoice! Praise Him, ransomed ones of earth! Praise Him in a nobler song, Cherubim of heavenly birth! Praise the Victor-King, whose sway Sin, and death, and hell obey. 3 Jesus lives! Why weepest thou? Why that sad and mournful sigh? He who died our Brother here Lives our Brother still on high,-- Lives for ever, to bestow Blessings on His church below. 4 Jesus lives! and thus, my soul, Life eternal waits for thee; Joined to Him, thy living Head, Where He is, thou too shalt be; With Himself, at His right hand, Victor over death shalt stand. 5 Jesus lives! To Him my heart Draws with ever new delight: Earthly vanities, depart! Hinder not my heavenward flight! Let this spirit ever rise To its magnet in the skies. 6 Hallelujah! angels, sing! Join with us in hymn of praise, Let your chorus swell the strain Which our feebler voices raise; Glory to our God above, And on earth His peace and love! Topics: The Church Year Easter; The Church Year Easter Used With Tune: [Hallelujah! Jesus lives!]

His trial o'er, and now, beneath

Author: C. Coffin Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1 His trial o'er, and now, beneath His own cross faintly bending, Jesus the fatal hill of death Is wearily ascending. And now, His hands and feet pierced through, Upon the cross thy raise Him, Where even now, in distant view, The eye of faith surveys Him. 2 O wondrous love, which God most high Toward man was please to cherish! His sinless Son He gave to die, That sinners might not perish. Our sins's pollution to remove, His blood was asked and given; So mighty was the Saviors's love, So vast the wrath of heaven. 3 Yes! 'tis the cross that breaks the rod And chain of condemnation, And makes a league 'twist man and God, For our entire salvation. O praise the Father, praise the Son, The Lamb for sinners given, And Holy Ghost, through whom alone Our hearts are raised to heaven. Topics: The Church Year Lent and Passion Week; The Church Year Lent and Passion Week Used With Tune: [His trial o'er, and now, beneath]