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For all the saints who from their labours rest

Author: William Walsham How (1823-1867) Meter: 10.10.10 wiht alleluias Appears in 570 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 62:2 Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labours rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesu, be for ever blest. Alleluia. 2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; thou, in the darkness, still their one true light. Alleluia. 3 O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win, with them, the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia. 4 O bl est communion, fellowship divine! we feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia. 5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph-song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia. 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest: sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia. 7 But lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day; the saints triumphant rise in bright array: the King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia. 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Alleluia. Topics: All Saints' (Sun)day Year A; All Saints' (Sun)day Year B; All Saints' (Sun)day Year C; Communion of Saints; Conflict; Courage; Future hope; Healing; Rest; Victory; Saints Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

When Peace Like a River

Author: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888 Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 478 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 62:5 First Line: When peace like a river attendeth my way Refrain First Line: It is well with my soul Lyrics: 1 When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, "It is well, it is well with my soul." Refrain: It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul. 2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control: that Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and hath shed his own blood for my soul. [Refrain] 3 My sin--O, the bliss of this glorious thought, my sin--not in part but the whole, is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! [Refrain] 4 And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll, the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend: "Even so"--it is well with my soul. [Refrain] Used With Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE

For entire consecration

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 385 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 62:5 First Line: Jesus, my strength, my hope Topics: Means of Grace Prayer and Intercession Used With Tune: WOODSIDE

If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee

Author: Georg Neumark; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 179 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 62:1-2 Lyrics: 1 If thou but trust in God to guide thee, with hopeful heart through all thy ways, God will give strength, whate'er betide thee, to bear thee through the evil days. Who trusts in God's unchanging love builds on the rock that nought can move. 2 Only be still, and wait God's leisure in cheerful hope, with heart content to take whate'er thy Keeper's pleasure and all-discerning love hath sent. No doubt our inmost wants are clear to One who holds us always dear. 3 Sing, pray, and swerve not from God's ways, but do thine own part faithfully. Trust the rich promises of grace; so shall they be fulfilled in thee. God never yet forsook at need the soul secured by trust indeed. Topics: Grace; Guidance; Hope; Living and Dying in Christ; Temptation; Trust Used With Tune: WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT

No storm can shake my inmost calm

Author: Robert Lowry (1822-1899); Doris Plenn Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 144 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 62:2 First Line: My life flows on in endless song Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song above earth’s lamentation: I catch the sweet, though far off, hymn that hails a new creation. [Refrain:] No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I'm clinging. Since love is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing? 2 Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing. It finds an echo in my soul -- how can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 3 What though my joys and comforts die? The Lord, my Saviour, liveth. What though the darkness round me close? Songs in the night he giveth. [Refrain] 4 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing. All things are mine since I am his! How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; Assurance; Despair and Trouble; Music and Song Used With Tune: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING

Morning Has Broken

Author: Eleanor Farjeon, 1881-1965 Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 62:1-2 Topics: Christ the Word; Creation; God the Creator; Joy; Morning; Nature; New Life; Praise Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

All My Hope On God Is Founded

Author: Joachim Neander; Robert Bridges Meter: 8.7.8.7.3.3.7 Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 62:5-8 Topics: Faith and Aspiration; God Providence and Goodness of; Gospel Call and Response; Hope; Year C Proper 21 Used With Tune: MICHAEL