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Break Now the Bread of Life

Author: Mary Artemesia Lathbury; Alexander Groves, 1842-1909 Meter: 6.4.6.4 D Appears in 722 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:19 Lyrics: 1 Break now the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, as once you broke the loaves beside the sea. Beyond the sacred page I seek you, Lord; my spirit waits for you, O living Word. 2 Bless your own word of truth, dear Lord, to me, as when you blessed the bread by Galilee. Then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall; and I shall find my peace, my All in all! 3 You are the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, your holy word the truth that rescues me. Give me to eat and live with you above; teach me to love your truth, for you are love. 4 O send your Spirit now, dear Lord, to me, that he may touch my eyes and make me see. Show me the truth made plain within your Word, for in your book revealed I see you, Lord. Topics: Biblical Names & Places Galilee/Galilean; Bread of Life; Illumination; Word of God; Biblical Names & Places Galilee/Galilean; Bread of Life; Holy Spirit; Illumination; Peace; Word of God Used With Tune: BREAD OF LIFE

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Author: William Whiting Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 425 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:23 Topics: God Eternity and Power; God Protection Used With Tune: MELITA

Tell it to Jesus Alone

Author: J. E. Rankin, D.D. Appears in 299 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:12 First Line: Are you weary, are you heavy-hearted? Refrain First Line: Tell it to Jesus Used With Tune: [Are you weary, are you heavy-hearted?]

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,863 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:14 Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n to earth come down! Fix in us your humble dwelling, All your faithful mercies crown. Jesus, source of all compassion, Love unbounded, love all pure; Visit us with your salvation, Let your love in us endure. 2 Come, almighty to deliver, Let us all your life receive; Suddenly return and never, Nevermore your temples leave. Lord, we would be always blessing, Serve you as your hosts above, Pray, and praise you without ceasing, Glory in your precious love. 3 Finish then your new creation, Pure and spotless, gracious Lord, Let us see your great salvation Perfectly in you restored. Changed from glory into glory, Till in heav'n we take our place, Till we sing before the almighty Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Topics: Seasons and Feasts Advent; Rites of the Church Marriage; Second Coming Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

How Firm a Foundation

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,127 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23 Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in this excellent Word! What more can God say than to you has been said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed, For I am your God and will still give you aid; I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go, The rivers of woe shall not you overflow; For I will be with you, your troubles to bless, And sanctify to you, your deepest distress. 4 "The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose, I will not, I will not desert to its foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!" Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: Rippon's A Selection of Hymns, 1787 ("K")

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Author: George N. Allen; Thomas A. Dorsey, 1899-1993 Meter: Irregular Appears in 112 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 Topics: Burial; Christian Hope; Comfort, Rest; Morning, Evening Used With Tune: PRECIOUS LORD Text Sources: The Oberlin Social and Sabbath School Hymn Book, 1844

I Sought the Lord, and Afterward I Knew

Author: Anonymous Meter: 10.10.10.8.10.8 Appears in 89 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:28-33 Lyrics: 1 I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew he moved my soul to seek him, seeking me; it was not I that found, O Savior true; no, I was found, was found of thee. It was not I that found, O Savior true; No, I was found, was found, of thee. 2 Thou didst reach forth thy hand and mine enfold; I walked and sank not on the storm-vexed sea; 'Twas not so much that I on thee took hold, as thou, dear Lord, took hold on me. 'Twas not so much that I on thee took hold, as thou, dear Lord, took hold on me. 3 I find, I walk, I love; but, oh, the whole of love is but my answer, Lord, to thee! For thou wert long beforehand with my soul; always, always thou lovedst me. For thou wert long beforehand with my soul; always, always thou lovedst me. Topics: Deliverance; Election; Love God's Love to Us; Redemption; Deliverance; Election; Love God's Love to Us; Redemption Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

I love to steal awhile away

Author: Mrs. Brown Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 631 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:22 Lyrics: 1 I love to steal awhile away From every cumb'ring care; And spend the hours of setting day In humble, grateful prayer. 2 I love in solitude to shed The penitential tear; And all his promises to plead, Where none but God can hear. 3 I love to think on mercies past, And future good implore; And all my cares and sorrows cast On him whom I adore. 4 I love by faith to take a view Of brighter scenes in heaven: The prospect does my strength renew, While here by tempests driven. 5 Thus, when life's toilsome day is o'er, May its departing ray Be calm as this impressive hour, And lead to endless day. Topics: The Christian Family Private Devotion; Secret Prayer at Twilight

Dear Lord and Father of mankind

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6.6 Appears in 502 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:23 Lyrics: 1 Dear Lord and Father of mankind, forgive our foolish ways; reclothe us in our rightful mind; in purer lives thy service find, in deeper reverence, praise, in deeper reverence, praise. 2 In simple trust like theirs who heard, beside the Syrian sea, the gracious calling of the Lord, let us, like them, without a word rise up and follow thee, rise up and follow thee. 3 O Sabbath rest by Galilee! O calm of hills above, where Jesus knelt to share with thee the silence of eternity, interpreted by love, interpreted by love! 4 With that deep hush subduing all our words and works that drown the tender whisper of thy call, as noiseless let thy blessing fall as fell thy manna down, as fell thy manna down. 5 Drop thy still dews of quietness, till all our strivings cease; take from our souls the strain and stress, and let our ordered lives confess the beauty of thy peace, the beauty of thy peace. 6 Breathe through the heats of our desire thy coolness and thy balm; let sense be dumb, let flesh retire; speak through the earthquake, wind and fire, O still small voice of calm! O still small voice of calm! Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Penitence; Beauty; God peace of; Trust Used With Tune: REPTON

Love Lifted Me

Author: James Rowe Meter: 13.13.13.11.4.4.6.4 Appears in 264 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:29-31 First Line: I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore Refrain First Line: Love lifted me! Lyrics: 1 I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more, But the Master of the sea heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me, now safe am I. Refrain: Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me! 2 All my heart to Him I give, ever to Him I’ll cling, In His blessed presence live, ever His praises sing, Love so mighty and so true, merits my soul’s best songs, Faithful, loving service, too, to Him belongs. [Refrain] 3 Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves, He will lift you by His love, out of the angry waves. He’s the Master of the sea, billows His will obey, He your Savior wants to be, be saved today. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Love_Lifted_Me); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (506)

Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old

Author: Edward Hayes Plumptre, 1821-1891 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 177 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:14 Lyrics: 1 Your hands, O Lord, in days of old were strong to heal and save; they triumphed over pain and death, o'er darkness and the grave. To you they went, the blind, the mute, the palsied and the lame, the leper set apart and shunned, the sick and those in shame. 2 And then your touch brought life and health, gave speech and strength and sight; and youth renewed, with health restored, claimed you, the Lord of light. And so, O Lord, be near to bless, almighty now as then, in every street, in every home, in every troubled friend. 3 O be our mighty healer still, O Lord of life and death; restore and strengthen, soothe and bless with your almighty breath. On hands that work and eyes that see, your healing wisdom pour, that whole and sick and weak and strong may praise you evermore. Topics: Brevity & Frailty of Life; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Sickness & Health; Afflictions; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Sickness & Health Used With Tune: ST. MICHAEL'S

When waves of trouble round me swell

Author: Anon. Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 60 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:27 Lyrics: 1 When waves of trouble round me swell, My soul is not dismayed; I hear a voice I know full well,-- 'Tis I; be not afraid. 2 When black the threatening skies appear, And storms my path invade, Those accents tranquilize each fear,-- 'Tis I; be not afraid. 3 There is a gulf that must be crossed: Saviour, be near to aid! Whisper, when my frail bark is tossed, 'Tis I; be not afraid. 4 There is a dark and fearful vale; Death hides within its shade; Then say, when heart and flesh shall fail, 'Til I; be not afraid. Topics: The Christian Life Humility and Watchfulness; 'Tis I; Be not Afraid

O Where Is He That Trod the Sea?

Author: T. T. Lynch Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 58 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21 Lyrics: 1 O where is he that trod the sea? O where is he that spake and demons from their victims flee, the dead their slumbers break, the palsied rise in freedom strong, the speechless talk and sing, and from blind eyes benighted long bright beams of morning spring? 2 O where is he that trod the sea? O where is he that spake and piercing words of liberty the deaf ears open shake, and mildest words artrest the haste of fever's deadly fire, and strong ones heal the weak who waste their lives in sad desire? 3 O where is he that trod the sea? 'Tis only he can save; to thousands hung'ring wearily a wondrous meal he gave; full soon with bread from heaven fed, their rustic fare they take; 'twas springtide when he bless'd the bread, and harvest when he brake. 4 O where is he that trod the sea? My soul, the Lord is here! Let all thy fears be hushed in thee; be thine to look, to hear; he all thy needs will satisfy. Art thou diseased or dumb, or dost thou in thy hunger cry? "I come," saith Christ, "I come!" Used With Tune: SHEPHERD'S PIPES

My Life Flows On in Endless Song

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 144 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm 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 refuge clinging; Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, How can I keep from singing? 2 Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear the 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 Savior liveth. What though the darkness gather round? 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: Trust, Guidance; Arts and Music Used With Tune: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING

Cariñoso Salvador

Author: T. M. Westrup Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36 Used With Tune: [Cariñoso Salvador]

Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ

Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 34 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21 Refrain First Line: Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again Lyrics: 1 Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a shout of joy; bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard. Refrain: Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound! 2 Christ is able to make us one. At the table he sets the tone, teaching people to live to bless, love in word and in deed express. (Refrain) 3 Jesus calls us in, sends us out bearing fruit in a world of doubt, gives us love to tell, bread to share. God (Immanuel) everywhere! (Refrain) Topics: Witness Used With Tune: LINSTEAD

Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult

Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 924 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:33 Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult of our life's wild, restless sea, day by day his voice is sounding, saying, "Christian, follow me." 2 Long ago apostles heard it by the Galilean lake, turned from home and work and family, leaving all for his dear sake. 3 In our joys and in our sorrows, days of work and hours of ease, still he calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love me more than these." 4 Jesus calls us; by your mercies, Savior, may we hear your call, give our hearts to your obedience, serve and love you best of all. Topics: Biblical Names & Places Galilee/Galilean; Commitment & Dedication; Invitation; Love Our Love to God; Walk with God; Biblical Names & Places Galilee/Galilean; Commitment & Dedication; Invitation; Joy; Love Our Love to God; Mercy; Ministry & Service; Obedience; Walk with God Used With Tune: HALTON HOLGATE

Throw Out the Lifeline

Author: E. S. U. Meter: 10.10.10.11 with refrain Appears in 362 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:29-31 First Line: Throw out the lifeline across the dark wave Refrain First Line: Throw out the lifeline! Throw out the lifeline! Lyrics: 1 Throw out the lifeline across the dark wave; There is a brother whom someone should save; Somebody’s brother! Oh, who then will dare To throw out the lifeline, his peril to share? Refrain: Throw out the lifeline! Throw out the lifeline! Someone is drifting away; Throw out the lifeline! Throw out the lifeline! Someone is sinking today. 2 Throw out the lifeline with hand quick and strong: Why do you tarry, why linger so long? See! he is sinking; oh, hasten today And out with the life boat! Away, then, away! [Refrain] 3 Throw out the lifeline to danger-fraught men, Sinking in anguish where you’ve never been; Winds of temptation and billows of woe Will soon hurl them out where the dark waters flow. [Refrain] 4 Soon will the season of rescue be o’er, Soon will they drift to eternity’s shore; Haste, then, my brother, no time for delay, But throw out the lifeline and save them today. [Refrain] 5 This is the lifeline, oh, tempest-tossed men, Baffled by waves of temptation and sin; Wild winds of passion, your strength cannot brave, But Jesus is mighty, and Jesus can save. [Refrain] 6 Jesus is able! To you who are driv’n Farther and farther from God and from Heav’n, Helpless and hopeless, o’erwhelmed by the wave, We throw out the lifeline—’tis, “Jesus can save.” [Refrain] 7 This is the lifeline, oh, grasp it today! See, you are recklessly drifting away; Voices in warning, shout over the wave, Oh, grasp the strong lifeline, for Jesus can save. [Refrain] Topics: Missionary Used With Tune: [Throw out the lifeline across the dark wave] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Throw_Out_the_Lifeline); Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (98)

Fierce was the wild billow

Author: Anatolius, 7th cnetury; John Mason Neale Meter: 6.4.6.4 D Appears in 125 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:27 Lyrics: 1 Fierce was the wild billow, Dark was the night; Oars labored heavily, Foam glimmered white; Trembled the mariners, Peril was nigh: Then said the God of God, "Peace! it is I." 2 Ridge of the mountain-wave, Lower thy crest! Wail of Euroclydon, Be thou at rest! Sorrow can never be, Darkness must fly, Where saith the Light of Light, "Peace! it is I." 3 Jesus, Deliverer, Come thou to me; Soothe thou my voyaging Over life's sea: Thou, when the storm of death Roars, sweeping by, Whisper, O Truth of Truth, "Peace! it is I." Amen. Topics: Christ Life, Ministry and Obedience of; Christ Miracles of; Christian Life Deliverance; Cast Out Fear; Peace; Travellers Used With Tune: ST. HELENA

When power divine, in mortal form

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 91 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 14:27 Topics: Jesus Christ Suffering and Death; Christ Crucifixion; Christ Life, incidents of; Crucifixion of Christ

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