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O Word of God Incarnate

Author: William Walsham How Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 491 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Lyrics: 1 O Word of God incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky: we praise you for the radiance that from the Scripture's page, a lantern to our footsteps, shines on from age to age. 2 The church from you, dear Master, received this gift divine; and still that light is lifted o'er all the earth to shine. It is the chart and compass that all life's voyage through, mid mists and rocks and quicksands, still guides, O Christ, to you. 3 O make your church, dear Savior, a lamp of burnished gold to bear before the nations your true light as of old. O teach your traveling pilgrims by this their path to trace till, clouds and darkness ended, we see you face to face. Topics: Illumination; Word of God; Christmas; Guidance; Illumination; Light; Missions; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Temptation & Trial; Wisdom; Witness; Word of God Used With Tune: MUNICH

Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 855 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-7 First Line: Faith of our fathers! Living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! Living still In spite of dungeon, fire and sword; O how our hearts beat high with joy, Whene'er we hear that glorious word: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 2 The martyrs, chained in prisons dark, Were still in heart and conscience free: And truly blest would be our fate, If we, like them, should die for thee. Faith of the martyrs, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 3 Faith of our mothers! Faith and pray'r Shall win all nations unto thee; And through the truth that comes from God, We shall all then indeed be free. Faith of our mothers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 4 Faith of our fathers! We will love Both friend and foe in all our strife: And preach thee, too, as love knows how By kindly deeds and virtuous life. Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. Topics: Brotherhood and Sisterhood Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

Holy Bible, Book Divine

Author: John Burton Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 582 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16 Lyrics: 1 Holy Bible, book divine, precious treasure, you are mine; mine to tell me whence I came; mine to teach me what I am; 2 Mine to chide me when I rove; mine to show a Savior's love; mine you are to guide and guard; mine to punish or reward; 3 Mine to comfort in distress, suff'ring in this wilderness; mine to show by living faith, man can triumph over death; 4 Mine to tell of joys to come, and the rebel sinner's doom; Holy book, book divine, precious treasure, you are mine. Topics: God's Word The Holy Scriptures; Family Worship Used With Tune: ALETTA

Thanks to God whose Word was spoken

Author: Reginald Thomas Brooks (1918-1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-16 Lyrics: 1 Thanks to God whose word was spoken in the making of the earth. His the voice that called a nation, fired her vision, tried her worth. God has spoken, God has spoken: praise him for his open word. 2 Thanks to God whose word incarnate came to save our human race. Deeds and words and death and rising testify to heaven's grace. God has spoken, God has spoken: praise him for his open word. 3 Thanks to God whose word was written in the Bible's sacred page, record of the revelation showing God to every age. God has spoken, God has spoken: praise him for his open word. 4 Thanks to God whose word is published in the tongues of every race. See its glory undiminished by the change of time and place. God has spoken, God has spoken: praise him for his open word. 5 Thanks to God whose word is answered by the Spirit's voice within. Here we drink of joy unmeasured, life redeemed from death and sin. God is speaking, God is speaking: praise him for his open word. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word; God In Creation; Jesus incarnation; Jesus Word of God; Scripture; Word of God Used With Tune: ST. HELEN

Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Lyrics: 1 Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided, urged and inspired us, cheered us on our way, sought us and saved us, pardoned and provided, Lord of the years, we bring our thanks today. 2 Lord, for that word, the Word of life which fires us, speaks to our hearts and sets our souls ablaze, teaches and trains, rebukes us and inspires us, Lord of the word, receive your people's praise. 3 Lord, for our land, in this our generation, spirits oppressed by pleasure, wealth and care; for young and old, for this and every nation, Lord of our land, be pleased to hear our prayer. 4 Lord, for our world; when we disown and doubt him, loveless in strength, and comfortless in pain; hungry and helpless, lost indeed without him, Lord of the world, we pray that Christ may reign. 5 Lord, for ourselves; in living power remake us, self on the cross and Christ upon the throne; past put behind us, for the future take us, Lord of our lives, to live for Christ alone. Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; The Church Celebrates National Life; Anniversaries; Jesus Word of God; Nation and Society; Word of God Used With Tune: LORD OF THE YEARS

Powerful in Making Us Wise

Author: Christopher Idle Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 First Line: Powerful in making us wise to salvation Topics: Christian Education; Guidance; Proclamation

Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 467 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:17 First Line: Lord speak to me, that I may speak Refrain First Line: O use me, Lord, use even me Lyrics: 1 Lord, speak to me that I may speak in living echoes of your tone; ss you have sought, so let me seek your erring children lost and lone. Refrain: O use me, Lord, use even me, just as you will, and when, and where; until your blessed face I see, your rest, your joy, your glory share. 2 O teach me, Lord, that I may teach the precious things you do impart; and wing my words that they may reach the hidden depths of many a heart. [Refrain] 3 O fill me with your fullness, Lord, until my very heart o'erflow in kindling thought and glowing word your love to tell, your praise to show. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Obedience; Christian Education; Christian Service Used With Tune: FORT LAUDERDALE

Santa Biblia

Author: P. Castro Appears in 37 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 First Line: Santa Biblia, para mí Used With Tune: [Santa Biblia, para mí]

How precious is the book divine

Author: Fawcett Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 646 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Lyrics: 1 How precious is the book divine, By inspiration given! Bright as a lamp, its doctrines shine To guide our souls to heaven. 2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts, In this dark vale of tears; Life, light, and joy it still imparts, And quells our rising fears. 3 This lamp, through all the tedious night Of life, shall guide our way, Till we behold the clearer light Of an eternal day. Topics: The Bible; The Bible a Guide

Hymn 53

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-16 First Line: God, who in various methods told Lyrics: God, who in various methods told His mind and will to saints of old, Sent down his Son, with truth and grace, To teach us in these latter days. Our nation reads the written word, That book of life, that sure record: The bright inheritance of heav'n Is by the sweet conveyance giv'n. God's kindest thoughts are here expressed, Able to make us wise and bless'd; The doctrines are divinely true, Fit for reproof and comfort too. Ye British isles, who read his love In long epistles from above, (He hath not sent his sacred word To every land,) praise ye the Lord.