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Great King of kings, why dost Thou stay

Author: H. Bonar Meter: 8.8.8.4 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Great King of kings, why dost Thou stay, Why tarriest Thou upon Thy way, Why lingers the expected day? Thy kingdom come! 2 Life in its fullness is with Thee, Life in its holy liberty; From death and chains this world set free; Thy kingdom come! 3 Earth is still waiting for the day, When old things shall have passed away, And all be clad in new array: Thy kingdom come! 4 O King of glory, King of peace, Bid all these storms and tumults cease, Bring in Thy reign of righteousness; Thy kingdom come! Topics: The Last Things Christ's Second Coming; The Last Things Christ's Second Coming; Second Coming of Christ Used With Tune: [Great King of kings, why dost Thou stay]

When my last hour is close at hand

Author: N. Hermann Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 30 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When my last hour is close at hand, Lord Jesus Christ, attend me; Beside my bed, my Savior, stand, To comfort, help, defend me: Into thy hands I will commend My trembling soul at my last end,-- How safe in Thy sweet keeping! 2 Countless as sands upon the shore, My sins are thronging round me; But though they grieve and wound me sore, They cannot yet confound me; My sins are numberless, I know, But o'er them all thy blood doth flow, Thy wounds and death uphold me. 3 Lord, Thou hast joined my soul to Thine, In bonds no power can sever; Grafted in Thee, the living vine, I shall be Thine for ever: Lord, when I die, I die to Thee, Thy precious death hath won for me A life that never endeth. 4 Since Thou hast risen from the grave, The grave cannot detain me; "Christ died,"--"Christ rose again" to save, These words shall still sustain me; For where Thou art, there I shall be, That I may ever live with Thee: This is my joy in dying. 5 To Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, I will With arms outstretched betake me; I sleep in Thee--so sound--so still, No mortal man can wake me! For Jesus Christ, God's Son, I wait To open me the heavenly gate, Which leads to life eternal. Topics: The Last Things Preparation for Death; The Last Things Preparation for Death Used With Tune: [When my last hour is close at hand]

Across the sky the shades of night

Author: Jas. Hamilton Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 29 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Across the sky the shades of night This winter's eve are fleeting: We deck Thine altar, Lord, with light, In solemn worship meeting: And as the year's last hours go by, We lift to Thee our earnest cry, Once more Thy love entreating. 2 Before the cross, subdued we bow, To Thee our prayers addressing; Recounting all Thy mercies now, And all our sins confessing; Beseeching Thee, this coming year, To hold us in Thy faith and fear, And crown us with Thy blessing. 3 And while we pray we lift our eyes To dear ones gone before us, Safe housed with Thee in Paradise, Whose peace descendeth o'er us: And beg of Thee, when life is past, To re-unite us all, at last, And to our lost restore us. 4 We gather up, in this brief hour, The memory of Thy mercies: Thy wondrous goodness, love, and power, Our grateful song rehearses: For Thou hast been our strength and stay, In many a dark and dreary day Of sorrow and reverses. 5 In many an hour, when fear and dread, Like evil spells have bound us, And clouds were gathering overhead, Thy providence hath found us: In many a night when waves ran high, Thy gracious presence, drawing nigh Hath made all calm around us. 6 Then, O Great God, in years to come, Whatever fate betide us, Right onward through our journey home Be Thou at hand to guide us: Nor leave us till, at close of life, Safe from all perils, toil, and strife, Heaven shall unfold and hide us. Topics: The Church Year New Year's Eve; The Church Year New Year's Eve Used With Tune: [Across the sky the shades of night]

Lord Jesus, by Thy passion

Author: Richard E. Littledale Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 30 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, by Thy passion, To Thee I make my prayer; Thou who in mercy smitest, Have mercy, Lord, and spare. 2 O wash me in the fountain That floweth from Thy side! O clothe me in the raiment Thy blood hath purified! 3 O hold Thou up my goings, And lead from strength to strength, That unto Thee in Zion I may appear at length! 4 O hearken to my knocking, And open wide the door, That I may enter freely And never leave Thee more! 5 O bring me, loving Jesus, To that most blessed place, Where angels and archangels Look ever on Thy face; 6 Where gladsome Hallelujahs Unceasingly resound; Where martyrs, now triumphant, Walk robed in white and crowned! 7 O make my spirit worthy To join that ransomed throng! O teach my lips to utter That everlasting song! 8 O give that last, best blessing, That even saints can know, To follow in Thy footsteps Wherever Thou dost go! 9 Not wisdom, might, or glory, I ask to win above; I ask for Thee, Thee only, O Thou eternal Love! Topics: The Church Year Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity; Regeneration Used With Tune: [Lord Jesus, by Thy passion]

May God be praised henceforth and blest forever!

Author: Martin Luther Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: 1 May God be praised henceforth and blest forever! Who, Himself both gift and giver, With His own flesh and blood our souls doth nourish; May they grow thereby and flourish! Lord, have mercy on us. By Thy holy body, Lord, the same Which from Thine own mother Mary cam, By the drops which Thou did'st bleed, Help us in the hour of need. Lord, have mercy on us. 2 Thou hast to death thy holy body given, Life to win for us in heaven By stronger love, dear Lord, Thou could'st not bind us, Whereof this should well remind us. Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, Thy love constrained Thee for our good Mighty things to do by Thy dear blood, Thou hast paid the debt we owed, Thou hast made our peace with God. Lord, have mercy on us. 3 May God bestow on us His grace and blessing, That, His holy footsteps tracing, We walk as brethren dear in love and union, Nor repent this sweet communion. Lord, have mercy on us. Let not us the Holy Ghost forsake May He grant that we the right way take; That poor Christendom may see Days of peace and unity. Lord, have mercy on us. Topics: The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper; The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper Used With Tune: [May God be praised henceforth]

Behold, how good a thing

Author: C. Wesley Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 38 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Behold, how good a thing It is to dwell in peace; How pleasing to our King This fruit of righteousness; When brethren in the faith agree-- How joyful is such unity! 2 Where unity is found, The sweet anointing grace Extends to all around, And consecrates the place; To every waiting soul it comes, And fills it with divine perfumes. 3 Grace, every morning new, And every night we feel The soft, refreshing dew That falls on Hermon's hill! On Zion it doth sweetly fall: The grace of one descends on all. 4 E'en now our Lord doth pour The blessing from above, A kindly, gracious shower Of heart-reviving love, The former and the latter rain, The love of God and love of man. 5 In Him when brethren join, And follow after peace, The fellowship divine He promises to bless: His choicest graces to bestow, Where two or three are met below. 6 The riches of His grace In fellowship are given To Zion's chosen race, The citizens of heaven; He fills them with His choicest store, He gives them life for evermore. Topics: The Church Year Fourth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Fourth Sunday after Trinity; Brotherly Love; Communion of Saints Used With Tune: [Behold, how good a thing it is]

O sinner, for a little space

Author: Anon. Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O sinner, for a little space Lift up thine eyes, discerning How terrible a thing is sin; And so to wisdom turning, Upon the crucified One look, And thou shalt read, as in a book, What well is worth thy learning. 2 Look on His head, that bleeding head, With crown of thorns surrounded; Look on His sacred hands and feet, Which piercing nails have wounded; See every limb with scourges rent; On Him, the just, the innocent, What malice hath abounded! 3 'Tis not alone those tender limbs With so much pain are aching; For the ingratitude of man His heart within is breaking. O fearful was the chastisement The Son of Mary underwent, The place of sinners taking. 4 No man has any sorrow borne Like unto that affliction, When Jesus for our sake endured His people's contradiction; Beyond imagination were The sufferings He willed to bear In that dread crucifixion. 5 Now mark, O man, and ponder well Sin's awful condemnation. For whom were all those wounded endured? To purchase thy salvation. Had Jesus never bled and died, Then what could thee and all betide But fiery reprobation? 6 Flee, therefore, sinner, flee from sin And Satan's wiles ensnaring; Flee from those everlasting flames For evil ones preparing. O thank thy Savior, and entreat To rest hereafter at His feet, The life eternal sharing. Topics: The Church Year Holy Thursday; The Church Year Holy Thursday; Atonement Used With Tune: [O sinner, for a little space] Text Sources: Latin

O risen Lord! O conquering King!

Author: J. H. Böhmer Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.8.8 Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O risen Lord! O conquering King! O Life of all the living! To-day that peace of Easter bring Which comes but of Thy giving! Once Death, our foe, Had laid Thee low, Now hast Thou rent his bonds in twain, Now art Thou risen who once wast slain! 2 O that to know Thy victory To us were inly granted, And these cold hearts might catch from Thee The glow of faith undaunted; Thy quenchless light, Thy glorious might Still comfortless and lonely leave The soul that cannot yet believe. 3 Then break through our hard hearts Thy way, O Jesus, Lord of glory! Kindle the lamp of faith today, Teach us to sing before Thee For joy at length, That in Thy strength We, too, may rise whom sin had slain, And Thine eternal rest attain. 4 And when our tears for sin o'erflow, Do Thou in love draw near us, Thy precious gift of peace bestow, Let Thy bright presence cheer us, That so may we, O Christ, from Thee Drink in the life that cannot die, And keep true Easter feasts on high. Topics: The Church Year First Sunday after Easter; The Church Year Easter Used With Tune: [O risen Lord! O conquering King!]

We hail Thee, Lord, Thy Church's rock

Author: N. L. von Zinzendorf Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We hail Thee, Lord, Thy Church's rock, With joyful acclamation! Thou guardian Shepherd of Thy flock, Come, feed Thy congregation. We own the doctrine of Thy cross To be our sole foundation: Accept from every one of us The deepest adoration. 2 O Thou, who always dost abide Thy Church's head and Savior, Be still Thy servants' constant guide, Direct our whole behavior. Thy statutes to Thy Church declare, Still watch o'er its salvation: Each member make Thy special care And aid him in his station. 3 Jesus, the Church's head and Lord, Who as a shepherd leadest, And with Thy sacrament and word Thy people richly feedest: For mercies in such countless throng We bow our hearts before Thee, And hope we shall in heaven ere long More worthily adore Thee. Topics: Various Occasions Reformation Day; Various Occassions Reformation Day; Church of Christ; Jesus Christ Our Shepherd Used With Tune: [We hail Thee, Lord, Thy Church's rock]

My soul, now bless thy Maker!

Author: J. Graumann, 1540 Appears in 28 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My soul, now bless thy Maker! Let all within me bless His name, Who maketh thee partaker Of mercies more than thou dar'st claim. Forget Him not, whose meekness Forgiveth all thy sin; Who healeth all thy weakness, Renews thy life within; Whose grace and care are endless, And saved thee through the past; Who leaves no sufferer friendless, But rights the wronged at last. 2 He shows to man His treasure Of judgment, truth, and righteousness, His love beyond all measure, His yearning pity o'er distress, Nor treats us as we merit, But lays His anger by; The humble, contrite spirit Finds His compassion nigh; And high as heaven above us, As break from close of day, So far, since He doth love us, He puts our sins away. 3 For, as a tender father Hath pity on his children here, He in His arms doth gather All who are His in childlike fear; He knows how frail our powers, Who but from dust are made: We flourish like the flowers, And even so we fade; A storm but o'er them passes, And all their bloom is o'er,-- We wither like the grasses, Our place knows us no more. 4 God's grace alone endureth, And children's children yet shall prove How He with strength assureth The hearts of all that seek His love. In heaven is fixed His dwelling, His rule is over all; Angels, in might excelling, Bright hosts, before Him fall. Praise Him who ever reigneth, All ye who hear His Word. Nor our poor hymns disdaineth,-- My soul, O praise the Lord! Topics: Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Praise and Prayer Used With Tune: [My soul, now bless thy maker!]