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Jesus, thy blood and righteousness

Author: Rev. John Wesley (1703-1791); Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf (1700-1760) Appears in 499 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24 Topics: Christ Resurrection of; Faith Justification by; Grace Justifying; Sinners Coming to Christ

Through all the changing scenes of life

Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1715; Nicholas Brady, 1659-1726 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 474 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3 Lyrics: 1 Through all the changing scenes of life, in trouble and in joy, the praises of my God shall still my heart and tongue employ. 2 O magnify the Lord with me, with me exalt his name; when in distress to him I called, he to my rescue came. 3 The hosts of God encamp around the dwellings of the just; deliverance he affords to all who on his succour trust. 4 O make but trial of his love, experience will decide how blest are they, and only they, who in his truth confide! 5 Fear him, ye saints, and you will then have nothing else to fear; make you his service your delight, your wants shall be his care. 6 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, the God whom we adore, be glory, as it was, is now, and shall be evermore. Topics: Proper 5 Year A; Proper 20 Year A; Proper 25 Year A Used With Tune: WILTSHIRE Text Sources: A New Version of the Psalms of David, 1696 and 1698

Lord, speak to me, that I may speak

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 454 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21 Lyrics: 1 Lord, speak to me, that I may speak in living echoes of your tone; as you have sought, so let me seek your erring children lost and lone. 2 O lead me, Lord, that I may lead the wandering and the wavering feet; O feed me, Lord, that I may feed your hungering ones with manna sweet. 3 O strengthen me, that, while I stand firm on the rock, secure and free, I may stretch out a loving hand to wrestlers with the troubled sea. 4 O teach me, Lord, that I may teach the precious things which you impart; and wing my words, that they may reach the hidden depths of many a heart. 5 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. 6 O use me, Lord, use even me, just as you will, and when, and where, until at last your face I see, your rest, your joy, your glory share. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Dedication of people Used With Tune: WINSCOTT

Blest are the pure in heart

Author: John Keble; W. J. Hall Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 399 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21 Topics: The Christian Life Communion and Fellowship Used With Tune: BOYLSTON

More about Jesus Would I Know

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 392 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2 Refrain First Line: More, more about Jesus Lyrics: 1 More about Jesus would I know, more of his grace to others show; more of his saving fullness see, more of his love who died for me. Refrain: More, more about Jesus, more, more about Jesus, more of his saving fullness see, more of his love who died for me. 2 More about Jesus let me learn, more of his holy will discern; Spirit of God, my teacher be, showing the things of Christ to me. [Refrain] 3 More about Jesus in his Word, holding communion with my Lord; hearing his voice in ev'ry line, making each faithful saying mine. [Refrain] 4 More about Jesus on his throne, riches in glory all his own; more of his kingdom's sure increase; more of his coming, Prince of Peace. [Refrain] Topics: The Way of Salvation Sanctification; Holy Scriptures Illumination of; Holy Spirit Teacher Used With Tune: SWENEY

Bread of the World, in Mercy Broken

Author: Reginald Heber Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 338 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24 Lyrics: 1 Bread of the world, in mercy broken, Wine of the soul, in mercy shed, by whom the words of life were spoken, and in whose death our sins are dead: 2 look on the heart by sorrow broken, look on the tears by sinners shed, and be thy feast to us the token that by thy grace our souls are fed. Topics: Bread of Life; Lord's Supper; Bread of Life; Lord's Supper Used With Tune: EUCHARISTIC HYMN

Through the night of doubt and sorrow

Author: B. S. Ingemann; S. Baring-Gould Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 317 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 Topics: The Christian Life Courage and Cheer Used With Tune: ST. ASAPH

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1933 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 267 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17 Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flow'rs before thee, Op'ning to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day. 2 All thy works with joy surround thee, Earth and heav'n reflect thy rays, Stars and angels sing around thee, Center of unbroken praise; Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flow'ry meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, Call us to rejoice in thee. 3 Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest, Well-spring of the joy of living, Ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our brother, All who live in love are thine; Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine. 4 Mortals, join the mighty chorus Which the morning stars began; Love divine is reigning o’er us, Binding all within its span. Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife; Joyful music leads us sunward, In the triumph song of life. Topics: Creation; Creation; Creation; Joy; Music Ministry; Power of God; Praise; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); Morning Prayer Hymn Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY

O Jesus, King Most Wonderful

Author: Edward Caswall; Unknown, 15th century Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 247 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, King most wonderful, Thou Conqueror renowned, Thou Sweetness most ineffable, In whom all joys are found! 2 When once Thou visitest the heart, The truth begins to shine, Then earthly vanities depart, Then kindles love divine. 3 O Jesus, Light of all below, Thou Fount of life and fire, Surpassing all the joys we know, All that we can desire-- 4 May every heart confess Thy name And ever Thee adore And, seeking Thee, itself inflame To seek Thee more and more! 5 Thee may our tongues forever bless, Thee may we love alone, And ever in our lives express The image of Thine own! Amen. Topics: The Redeemer Used With Tune: ST. AGNES

Since Jesus Came into My Heart

Author: Rufus H. McDaniel Appears in 239 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:25 First Line: What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Lyrics: 1 What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Since Jesus came into my heart! I have light in my soul for which long I have sought, Since Jesus came into my heart! Chorus: Since Jesus came into my heart, Since Jesus came into my heart, Floods of joy o’er my soul like the sea billows roll, Since Jesus came into my heart. 2 I have ceased from my wand’ring and going astray, Since Jesus came into my heart! And my sins, which were many, are all washed away, Since Jesus came into my heart! (Chorus) 3 There’s a light in the valley of death now for me, Since Jesus came into my heart! And the gates of the City beyond I can see, Since Jesus came into my heart! (Chorus) 4 I shall go there to dwell in that City, I know, Since Jesus came into my heart! And I’m happy, so happy as onward I go, Since Jesus came into my heart! (Chorus) Used With Tune: [What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought]