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Arise, my soul, arise

Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 898 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Arise, my soul, arise, Shake off thy guilty fears; The bleeding sacrifice In my behalf appears; Before the throne my surety stands; My name is written on His hands. 2 He ever lives above, For me to intercede, His all-redeeming love, His precious blood, to plead; His blood atoned for all our race, And sprinkles now the throne of grace. 3 Five bleeding wounds He bears, Received on Calvary; They pour effectual prayers, They strongly speak for me: "Forgive him, O forgive," they cry, "Nor let that ransomed sinner die!" 4 The Father hears Him pray, His dear anointed One; He cannot turn away The presence of His Son: His Spirit answers to the blood, And tells me I am born of God. 5 My God is reconciled, His pardoning voice I hear He owns me for His child, I can no longer fear; With confidence I now draw nigh, And "Father, Abba, Father!" cry. Topics: Blood of Christ; Christ Blood of; Christ Rock of Ages; Christ Sacrifice; Atonement Universality of; Adoption Joy of; Advocate Christ, our; Adoption Spirit of; Assurance Of Adoption; Abba Father; The Godhead The Son; Wounds Of Christ; Witness of the Spirit; Joy Of Adoption; Joy Of Assurance; Spirit Of Adoption ; Spirit Witness of the ; Throne of Grace; Sin Sacrifice for; Sacrifice Of Christ; Reconciliation, through Christ Used With Tune: LENOX

One sweetly solemn thought

Author: Phoebe Cary, 1824-1871 Appears in 715 hymnals Lyrics: 1 One sweetly solemn thought Comes to me o'er and o'er I am nearer home today Than I ever have been before. 2 Nearer my Father's house, Where the many mansions be; Nearer the great white throne, Nearer the crystal sea; 3 Nearer the bound of life Where we lay our burdens down; Nearer leaving the cross, Nearer gaining the crown. 4 But lying darkly between, Winding down through the night, Is the deep and unknown stream To be crossed ere we reach the light. 5. Jesu, perfect my trust, Strengthen the grasp of my faith: Let me feel Thee near when I stand On the edge of the shore of death; 6 Feel Thee near when my feet Are slipping over the brink; For it may be I'm nearer home, Nearer now than I think. Amen. Topics: Christ Sun of Righteousness; The Church and the Kingdom of God Evening; Heaven A House ; Heaven Hope of; Heaven Our Home; Home Heaven our; Hope Of Heaven Used With Tune: AMBROSE

Now the day is over

Author: S. Baring-Gould, 1834 Appears in 975 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2 Now the darkness gathers, Stars begin to peep; Birds and beasts and flowers Soon will be asleep. 3 Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose, With Thy tenderest blessing May mine eyelids close. 4 Grant to little children Visions bright of Thee, Guard the sailors tossing On the deep blue sea. 5 Comfort every sufferer Watching late in pain; Those who plan some evil From their sin restrain. 6 Through the long night-watches May Thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed. 7 When the morning wakens Then may I arise Pure and fresh and sinless In Thy holy eyes. 8 Glory to the Father, Glory to the Son, And to Thee, blest Spirit Whilst all ages run. Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Evening; Evening Hymns; Prayer Evening ; Sailors' Hymn (See also under "Sea") Used With Tune: EUDOXIA

Rock of ages, cleft for me

Author: A. M. Toplady, 1740-1778; Thomas Cotterell, 1779-1823 Appears in 2,976 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rock of ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Save from wrath and make me pure. 2 Could my tears for ever flow, Could my zeal no languor know, These for sin could not atone; Thou must save and Thou alone; In my hand no price I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling. 3 While I draw this fleeting breath, When my eyes shall close in death, When I rise to worlds unknown, And behold Thee on Thy throne, Rock of ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee. Topics: Atonement Through Christ; Christ Cross of; Christ Rock of Ages; The Godhead The Son; Trust, in Christ; Rock Of Ages; Tears Used With Tune: AJALON

The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want

Appears in 598 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want, He makes me down to lie In pastures green; He leadeth me The quiet waters by. 2 My soul He doth restore again, And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, Ev'n for His own name's sake. 3 Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill; For Thou art with me, and Thy rod And staff me comfort still. 4 My table Thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head Thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me, And in God's house for evermore My dwelling-place shall be. Topics: Church Love for; The Godhead Creation and Providence; Death Fear of removed; Fear of death removed ; Sheep, God's ; Shepherd, the Good Used With Tune: WILTSHIRE Text Sources: Scottish Psalter, 1650

Come, my soul, thy suit prepare

Author: J. Newton, 1725-1807 Appears in 715 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare Jesus loves to answer prayer; He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay. 2 Thou art coming to a King, Large petitions with thee bring; For His grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much. 3 With my burden I begin, Lord, remove this load of sin! Let Thy blood for sinners spilt Set my conscience free from guilt. 4 Lord, I come to Thee for rest, Take possession of my breast; There Thy blood-bought right maintain, And without a rival reign. 5 While I am a pilgrim here, Let Thy love my spirit cheer; As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend, Lead me to my journey's end. Topics: Christian Pilgrim; The Christian Life Aspiration and Prayer; Prayer Answered ; Prayer Encouragements to ; Prayer Preparation for ; Pilgrims Used With Tune: LITANY

My God and Father, while I stray

Author: Charlotte Elliott (Mrs. Tonna), 1789-1871 Appears in 574 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My God and Father, while I stray Far from my home in life's rough way, O teach me from my heart to say, "Thy will be done." 2 Though dark my path and sad my lot, Let me be still and murmur not, Or breathe the prayer divinely taught, "Thy will be done." 3 What though in lonely grief I sigh For friends beloved, no longer nigh, Submissive still would I reply, "Thy will be done." 4 If Thou shouldst call me to resign What most I prize, it ne'er was mine, I only yield Thee what was Thine: Thy will be done. 5 Should pining sickness waste away My life in premature decay, My Father, still I strive to say, "Thy will be done." 6 Let but my fainting heart be blest With Thy sweet Spirit for its guest, My God, to Thee I leave the rest: Thy will be done. 7 Renew my will from day to day; Blend it with Thine; and take away All that now makes it hard to say, "Thy will be done." 8 Then, when on earth I breathe no more The prayer oft mixed with tears before, I'll sing upon a happier shore, "Thy will be done." Topics: The Christian Life The Inner Life; Will Of God; Sickness, bodily ; Resignation; God Will of; Fatherhood, of God Used With Tune: TROYTE'S CHANT

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty!

Author: Bp. R. Heber, 1783-1826 Appears in 1,689 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee: Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty, God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity! 2. Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, Who wert, and art, and evermore shall be. 3. Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see, Only Thou art holy: there is none beside Thee Perfect in power, in love, and purity! 4. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth and sky and sea: Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty, God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity! Topics: Adoration By Saints and Angels; Angels Adoring God; Adoration Of the Trinity; Cherubin and Seraphin; The Godhead Adoration and Praise; Glory Of God; God Glory of; God Holiness of; Trinity Adored; Praise To God; Praise To the Trinity Used With Tune: TRINITY

Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear

Author: J. Keble, 1792-1866 Appears in 1,478 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear, It is not night if Thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud arise, To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes! 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My wearied eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought, how sweet to rest For ever on my Saviour's breast! 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die. 4 If some poor wandering child of Thine Have spurned to-day the voice divine, Now, Lord, the gracious work begin; Let him no more lie down in sin. 5 Watch by the sick; enrich the poor With blessings from Thy boundless store; Be every mourner's sleep to-night, Like infants' slumbers, pure and light. 6 Come near and bless us when we wake, Ere through the world our way we take; Till, in the ocean of Thy love, We lose ourselves in heaven above. Topics: Abiding, presence of Christ; Christ Abiding with Believers; The Church and the Kingdom of God Evening; Evening Hymns; Prayer Evening ; Presence, of Christ ; Soul Sun of the ; Sleep, natural; Safety in Christ Used With Tune: HURSLEY

O brother man! Fold to thy heart thy brother

Author: J. G. Whittier, 1807-1892 Appears in 152 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O brother man! Fold to thy heart thy brother, Where pity dwells, the peace of God is there; To worship rightly is to love each other, Each smile a hymn, each kindly deed a prayer. 2 For he whom Jesus loved hath truly spoken: The holier worship which He deigns to bless Restores the lost, and binds the spirit broken, And feeds the widow and the fatherless! 3 Follow with rev'rent steps the great example Of Him whose holy work was "doing good;" So shall the wide earth seem our Father's temple, Each loving life a psalm of gratitude. Topics: Prayer For the People; Prayer For the People; Brotherhood Universal; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; Universal Brotherhood Used With Tune: CARMAN