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High Priest for sinners, Jesus, Lord

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #71 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Lyrics: High Priest for sinners, Jesus, Lord! Whom as a Man of Griefs I see Thy prayers on earth, while I record, If still in heaven Thou pray'st for me, My soul, for thy soul's travail claim, I seek salvation in Thy name. Baptized as for the dead He rose, With prayer from Jordan's hallow'd flood, Ere long by persecuting foes, To be baptized in His own blood, The Father's voice proclaim'd the Son, The spirit witness'd--These are One. Early He rose, ere dawn of day, And to a desert place withdrew; 76 There was He wont to watch and pray, Until His locks were wet with dew, And birds below, and beams above, Had warn'd Him thence to works of love. At evening, when His toils were o'er, He sent the multitudes away, And on the mountain or the shore, All night remain'd to watch and pray, Till o'er His head the stars grew dim, When was the hour of rest for Him? In field or city, while He taught, Oft went His spirit forth in sighs; And when His mightiest deeds were wrought, To heaven he lifted up His eyes: He pray'd at Lazarus' grave and shed Tears with the word that waked the dead. When mothers brought their babes, He took The lambs into His arms, and pray'd; On Tabor, His transfigured look, While praying, turn'd the sun to shade, And forms, too pure for human sight, Grew visible amidst that light. "O Father! save me from this hour, Yet for this hour to earth I came," He pray'd in weakness; then, with power Cried, "Father! glorify Thy name;" --"I have," a voice from heaven replied, "And still it shall be glorified." 77 For Peter, bold in speech and brave In act, yet in temptation frail, (As once he proved when on the wave), Christ pray'd lest his weak faith should fail; And when by Satan's snare enthrall'd, His eye the wanderer recall'd. Amidst His mournful family, Who soon must see His face no more, With what divine discourse did He Strength to their fainting souls restore! Then pray'd for all His people,--where Have words recorded such a prayer? Next, with strong cries and bitter tears, Thrice hallow'd He that doleful ground, Where, trembling with mysterious fears, His sweat, like blood-drops, fell around, And, being in an agony, He prayed yet more earnestly. Here oft in spirit let me, kneel, Share in the speechless griefs I see, And, while He felt what I should feel, Feel all His power of love to me, Break my hard heart, and grace supply For Him, who died for me, to die. Stretch'd on the ignominious tree, For those, whose hands had nail'd Him there, 78 Who stood and mock'd His misery, He offer'd up his latest prayer; Then with the voice of victory cried, "Tis finish'd!" bow'd His head, and died. There all His prayers were answer'd;--all The fruits of His soul's travail gain'd; The cup of wormwood and of gall, Down to the dregs His lips had drain'd; Accomplish'd was the Eternal plan, He tasted death for every man. Now by the throne of God He stands, Aloft the golden censer bears, And offers, with high priestly hands, Pure incense with his people's prayers; Well pleased the Father eyes, the Son, And says to each request, "Tis done." Topics: Prayers, our Saviour's Languages: English

O for the wisdom from above

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #72 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: O for the wisdom from above, Pure, gentle, peaceable, and mild, The innocency of the dove, The meekness of a little child. Wise may we be to know the truth, Reveal'd in every Scripture page; Wise to salvation from our youth, And wiser grow from stage to stage. 79 Then if to riper years, we rise, And well the work of grace be wrought Within ourselves,--we shall be wise To teach in turn what we were taught. Yet still be learning, day by day, More of God's Word, God's way, God's will; His law, rejoicing to obey, Pleas'd His whole pleasure to fulfill, Wise to win souls, if thus we're led, How blest will be our lot below, Blessings to share, and blessings shed On all with whom to heaven we go. So may we reach that home at length, And, clad in righteousness divine, Even as the sun, when in his strength, And as the stars, for ever, shine. Topics: Wisdom prayer for Languages: English

How shall a contrite spirit pray

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #73 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: How shall a contrite spirit pray, A broken heart its griefs make known, A weary wanderer find the way To peace and rest?--Through Christ alone. He died that we might die to sin; He rose, that, we to God might rise; By His own blood He enter'd in The holy place beyond the skies. 80 There, as our great High Priest He stands, And pleads before the Mercy-seat, Our cause is in His faithful hands, Our enemies beneath his feet. Father, in Him we claim our part, For Thy Son's sake accept us now, In Him well-pleased Thou always art, Well pleased with us through Him be Thou. O look on thine anointed One; Thy gift in Him is all our plea, Our righteousness,--what He hath done; Our prayer--His prayer for us to Thee. So, while He intercedes above, In His dear name may we believe, And all the fulness of Thy love Into our inmost souls receive. Topics: Prayer pleading in Languages: English

Patient prayer has power with God

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #74 (1854) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: Patient prayer has power with God; Thus, while Moses raised the rod, Israel o'er the foe prevail'd, But grew feeble when he fail'd, Till, by Hur and Aaron's care, Intercession held up Prayer. Pray ye, pray and never faint, Mourning Sinner, tempted Saint! 81 Faith and Hope your hands sustain, Victory then ye must obtain, Yea, and more than conquerors prove Through your great Redeemer's love. Topics: Prayer perseverance in Languages: English

Bow every knee at Jesus' name

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #75 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: Bow every knee at Jesus' name, And every tongue confess; Let the Redeem'd with joy proclaim "The Lord our Righteousness." To Him through all the rounds of time Perpetual prayer be made; O'er sea and land, from clime to clime, Homage to Him be paid. From young and old with every breath Let prayer and praise arise; Life be the "daily offering"--Death "The evening sacrifice." Let heaven and earth reply "Amen!" And all their hosts adore, The Lord of Angels and of men For ever evermore. Topics: Jesus name of; Name above every name; Prayer through Christ alone Languages: English

Why thus, my soul, cast down?

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #76 (1854) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Lyrics: Why thus, my soul, cast down? And why disquieted? 82 Black though the tempest frown, The surge pass o'er thy head; Wait the fourth watch;--for One who saves Comes to thee, walking on the waves. Lord! Lord! if it be Thou, Bid me come down to Thee; Jesus! I know Thee now, And walk upon the sea; Faith fails; ah me! the gulf runs high, Save, Lord, I sink! O save, I die! I grasp thy outstretch'd hand; We climb the vessel's side; And lo! we touch the land, The storm is pacified; While winds and waves thy voice obey, Oh! why am I more deaf than they? Why, when I know Thy will Is my salvation, Lord, When Thou says't "Peace, be still!" How can I doubt Thy word? Speak with that all-commanding might, Which said to darkness,--"Be thou light!" Speak with that power, which said To Peter, "Follow me!" Call'd Lazarus from the dead; Then must I yield to Thee, For Thee, like Peter, all forsake. Like Lazarus, from the dead awake. Topics: Prayer confidence in Scripture: Matthew 14:22 Languages: English

Lord, let my prayer like incense rise

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #77 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: Lord, let my prayer like incense rise, And when I lift my hands to Thee, As on the evening sacrifice Look down from heaven well-pleased on me. Set Thou a watch to keep my tongue, Let not my heart to sin incline; Save me from men who practise wrong, Let me not share their mirth and wine. But let the righteous, when I stray, Smite me in love,--his strokes are kind; His mild reproofs, like oil, allay The wounds they make, and heal the mind. Mine eyes are unto Thee, my God! Behold me humbled in the dust; I kiss the hand that wields the rod, I own thy chastisements are just. But O! redeem me from the snares With which the world surrounds my feet, Its riches, vanities, and cares, Its love, its hatred, its deceit. Topics: Prayer acceptance and guidance in Scripture: Psalm 41 Languages: English

O! What a privilege to kneel

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #78 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: O! What a privilege to kneel, Fall down and worship at thy feet, My God! my Father! and to feel With Thee communion high and sweet:-- 84 To pour my spirit out in prayer, Or, on the wings of praise ascend, Like Moses to the Mount, and there Commune with Thee, as friend with friend. Topics: Closet prayer; Prayer closet Scripture: Matthew 6:6 Languages: English

Come to the Morning Prayer

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #79 (1854) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: Come to the Morning Prayer, Come let us kneel and pray; Prayer is the Christian pilgrim's staff To walk with God all day. At noon, beneath the Rock Of Ages, rest and pray; Sweet is that shadow from the heat, When the sun smites by day. At eve, shut to the door, Round the home-altar pray, And finding there "the House of God," At "heaven's gate" close the day. When midnight seals our eyes, Let each in spirit say, "I sleep, but my heart waketh, Lord, With Thee to watch and pray." Scripture: Luke 18:1 Languages: English

In the morning hear my voice

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: MSPH #80 (1854) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: In the morning hear my voice, Let me in thy light rejoice; 85 God, my Sun! my strength renew, Send thy blessing down like dew. Through the duties of the day, Grant me, grace to watch and pray; Live as always seeing Thee, Knowing, "Thou, God! seest me." When the evening skies display Richer pomp than noon's array, Be the shades of death to me Bright with immortality. When the round of care is run, And the stars succeed the sun, Songs of praise with prayer unite, Crown the day, and hail the night. Thus with thee, my God! my Friend! Time begin, continue, end, While life's joys and sorrows pass Like the changes of the grass. Topics: Daily Prayer; Prayer daily Languages: English