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Hymn 121
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:7 First Line: Thus saith the mercy of the Lord Lyrics:
Thus saith the mercy of the Lord,
"I'll be a God to thee;
I'll bless thy num'rous race, and they
Shall be a seed for me."
Abram believed the promised grace,
And gave his sons to God;
But water seals the blessing now,
That once was sealed with blood.
Thus Lydia sanctified her house,
When she received the word;
Thus the believing jailer gave
His household to the Lord.
Thus later saints, eternal King!
Thine ancient truth embrace;
To thee their infant offspring bring,
And humbly claim the grace.
Hymn 121
Hymn 113
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 153 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:7 First Line: How large the promise, how divine Lyrics:
How large the promise, how divine,
To Abram and his seed!
"I'll be a God to thee and thine,
Supplying all their need."
The words of his extensive love
From age to age endure;
The Angel of the cov'nant proves,
And seals the blessing sure.
Jesus the ancient faith confirms,
To our great fathers giv'n;
He takes young children to his arms,
And calls them heirs of heav'n.
Our God, how faithful are his ways!
His love endures the same;
Nor from the promise of his grace
Blots out the children's name.
Hymn 113
The God of Abraham praise
Author: Thomas Olivers (1725-1799) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 454 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:1-5 Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise,
who reigns enthroned above,
Ancient of everlasting days,
and God of love.
Jehovah, Great I AM!
by earth and heaven confessed,
I bow, and bless the sacred name
for ever blest.
2 The God of Abraham praise,
at whose supreme command
from earth I rise, and seek the joys
at his right hand.
I all on earth forsake,
its wisdom, fame and power,
and him my only portion make,
my shield and tower.
3 He by himself has sworn,
I on his oath depend:
I shall, on eagle's wings upborne,
to heaven ascend;
I shall behold his face,
I shall his power adore
and sing the wonders of his grace
for evermore.
4 There dwells the Lord our King,
the Lord our Righteousness,
triumphant o'er the world and sin,
the Prince of Peace;
on Zion's sacred height
his kingdom he maintains,
and glorious with his saints in light
for ever reigns.
5 The whole triumphant host
give thanks to God on high;
'Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!'
they ever cry.
Hail, Abraham's God, and mine!–
I join the heavenly praise–
all might and majesty are thine,
through endless days. Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; Adoration Of God; Communion of Saints; Covenant; Heaven Used With Tune: LEONI Text Sources: Based on the Jewish Yigdal
The God of Abraham praise
O God, Great Father, Lord and King
Author: E. Embree Hoss Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Lyrics: 1 O God, great Father, Lord and King,
our children unto you we bring.
We come in faith and hope and love;
we dare your steadfast word to prove.
2 Your covenant blessing did of old
our parents and their seed enfold.
That ancient promise stands secure
and shall while heaven and earth endure.
3 Look down upon us while we pray
and visit us in grace today.
These little ones you did receive;
your precious promise we believe.
4 They now the outward sign receive;
your promised Holy Spirit give.
O keep and help them by your power
in every hard and trying hour.
5 Direct their feet in holy ways
and shine on them through darkest days.
Uphold them till their life is past
and bring them all to heaven at last.
Topics: Family; Baptism; Covenant; Family; Guidance; Holy Spirit; Promises Used With Tune: MELCOMBE
O God, Great Father, Lord and King
To Abraham and Sarah
Author: Judith Fetter (1937-) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7 Topics: Christian Life; Abraham and Sarah; Covenant; Pilgrimage Used With Tune: THORNBURY
To Abraham and Sarah
You Are Our God; We Are Your People
Author: David A. Hoekema Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8 First Line: It rained on the earth forty days, forty nights Topics: Living in God's World God's Care for Us Used With Tune: JANNA
You Are Our God; We Are Your People
In a Deep, Unbounded Darkness
Author: Mary Louise Bringle Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:15-22 Topics: Biblical Names and Places Abraham; Biblical Names and Places Hagar; Biblical Names and Places Miriam; Biblical Names and Places Moses; Biblical Names and Places Pillar of Cloud/Pillar of Fire; Biblical Names and Places Sarah; Change; Covenant Faithfulness; Election; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ I Am; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Savior Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM Text Sources: Anonymous Chinese poem
In a Deep, Unbounded Darkness
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; John Alexander Mackay, 1838-1923 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,239 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7 First Line: O God, our help in ages past (Kisāmunito ka ke pā) Topics: Aniversary of Parish/Church; Funeral; Praise of God; Psalm 95; Remembrance Day; Trust Used With Tune: ST. ANNE
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
See, Israel's gentle Shepherd stands
Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 487 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Topics: The Church The Sacraments - Baptism Used With Tune: ST. PETER
See, Israel's gentle Shepherd stands
O God of Bethel, by whose hand
Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751; John Logan, 1748-1788 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 377 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:2 Topics: Our Journey With God; Covenant, Commitment and Dedication Used With Tune: SALZBURG
O God of Bethel, by whose hand
Begin, my tongue, some heavenly theme
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 299 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:1-18 Lyrics: 1 Begin, my tongue, some heavenly theme
and speak some boundless thing,
the mighty works or mightier name,
of our eternal king.
2 Tell of his wondrous faithfulness,
and sound his power abroad;
sing the sweet promise of his grace
and our fulfilling God.
3 His very word of grace is strong
as that which built the skies;
the voice that rolls the stars along
speaks all the promises.
4 He said, "Let wide the heaven be spread,'
and heaven was stretched abroad;
'Abram, I'll be your God,' he said
and he was Abram's God.
5 O might I hear your heavenly tongue
but whisper, 'You are mine';
those gentle words should raise my song
to notes almost divine.
6 How would my leaping heart rejoice,
and think my heaven secure!
I trust the all-creating voice,
and faith desires no more. Topics: Confession of Faith; Confidence; Covenant; Creation; Faith; Faithfulness of God; Grace; Patriarchs; Proclamation: Witness; Providence; Word of God Used With Tune: ST MAGNUS
Begin, my tongue, some heavenly theme
The God of Abraham Praise
Author: Daniel ben Judah Dayyan; Newton Mann; William Channing Gannett Meter: Irregular Appears in 65 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:1 First Line: The God of Abr'ham praise Lyrics: 1. The God of Abraham praise,
All praised be His name.
Who was, and is, and is to be,
For aye the same!
The one eternal God,
Ere aught that now appears;
The First, the Last: beyond all tho't
His timeless years!
2. His Spirit floweth free,
High surging where it will:
In prophet's word he spoke of old,
He speaketh still.
Established is His law,
And changeless it shall stand,
Deep writ upon the human heart,
On sea or land.
3. He hath eternal life
Implanted in the soul
His love shall be our strength and stay
While ages roll.
Praise to the living God!
All praised be His name,
Who was, and is, and is to be.
For aye the same! Used With Tune: LEONI
The God of Abraham Praise
Child of Blessing, Child of Promise
Author: Ronald S. Cole-Turner Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:9-14 Topics: Children; Elements of Worship Baptism Used With Tune: KINGDOM
Child of Blessing, Child of Promise
El-Shaddai
Author: Michael Card Meter: Irregular Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:1-2 First Line: El Shaddai, El Shaddai Topics: God His Power; Christ Messiah; God Immutability of Used With Tune: EL-SHADDAI
El-Shaddai
Thus did pious Abraham pray
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:18 Lyrics: 1 Thus did pious Abraham pray
For his beloved son:
Let parents in the present day
His language make their own.
2 Tho' they with God in cov'nant be,
And have their heav'n in view;
They are unhappy till they see
Their children happy too.
3 They warn, indulge, correct, beseech,
While tears in torrents flow;
And 'tis beyond the pow'r of speech
To tell the griefs they know.
4 See the fond father clasp his child;
Hark! how his bowels move:
"Shalt thou, my offspring, be exil'd
From God my Father's love?
5 Shall cruel spirits drag thee down
To darkness and despair;
Beneath th'Almighty's angry frown,
To dwell for ever there?
6 Kind heaven, the dreadful scene forbid!
Look down, dear Lord, and bless;
I'll wrestle hard, as Jacob did--
May I obtain success?" Topics: Parents and Children; Parents' Prayer for their Children. O that Ishmael might live before thee
Thus did pious Abraham pray
We Are Dancing Sarah's Circle
Author: Carole A. Etzler Meter: 8.8.8.5 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:15-19 Lyrics: 1 We are dancing Sarah's circle,
we are dancing Sarah's circle,
we are dancing Sarah's circle,
sisters, brothers, all.
2 Here we seek and find our story,
here we seek and find our story,
here we seek and find our story,
sister, brothers, all.
3 We will all do our own naming,
we will all do our own naming,
we will all do our own naming,
sisters, brothers, all.
4 Every round a generation,
every round a generation,
every round a generation,
sisters, brothers, all.
5 On and on the circle's moving,
on and on the circle's moving,
on and on the circle's moving,
sisters, brothers, all. Topics: Discipleship; Year A Proper 6; Year B Lent 2; Year C Proper 11 Used With Tune: JACOB'S LADDER
We Are Dancing Sarah's Circle
The Lord Be with You
Author: Ron Rienstra Meter: Irregular Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:1-14 Topics: Daily Prayer Morning; Elements of Worship Opening of Worship: Called And Gathered Used With Tune: DOMINUS VOBISCUM
The Lord Be with You
My Spirit Glorifies the Lord
Author: Dewey Westra Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:1-16 First Line: My spirit glorifies the Lord Topics: Time Used With Tune: PENTECOST Text Sources: Revised Psalter Hymnal, 1987
My Spirit Glorifies the Lord
O Raise Your Eyes on High
Author: Ralph Wright, OSB, b. 1938 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17 First Line: O raise your eyes on high and see Topics: Christ the King; Lent; Transfiguration of the Lord Used With Tune: MORNING SONG
O Raise Your Eyes on High
O King Eternal, Sovereign Lord
Author: William Fitch, 1911-1982 Meter: 8.8.8.4 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:9 Topics: The Church Baptism; Covenant of Grace Used With Tune: ALMSGIVING
O King Eternal, Sovereign Lord
God The Omnipotent
Author: Henry Fothergill Chorley Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:1 First Line: God the Omnipotent! mighty Avenger Topics: The Worship of God Adoration
God The Omnipotent
Peoples, Clap Your Hands! (Psalm 47)
Author: Joy F. Patterson Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:1-22 First Line: Peoples, clap your hands! Shout to God with joy! Topics: Jesus Christ Ascension and Reign; The Life of the Nations Used With Tune: GENEVAN 47
Peoples, Clap Your Hands! (Psalm 47)
El-Shaddai
Author: John Thompson; Michael Card Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:1 First Line: Through Your love and through the ram Refrain First Line: El-Shaddai, El-Shaddai Used With Tune: [Through Your love and through the ram]
El-Shaddai
Abraham, Sarah Too
Author: Brian Wren Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17 First Line: [Abraham, Sarah Too] Text Sources: Christ Our Hope (Hope Publishing Company, 2004)
Abraham, Sarah Too
The Bliss of Canaan
Author: Clara M. Brooks Meter: 7.7.11.7.7.11.11.11.11.11 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 17:8 First Line: Dwelling now in Canaan land Refrain First Line: Glory, glory, glory, I am glad to tell Lyrics: 1 Dwelling now in Canaan land
With the pure and holy band,
Oh, how precious and how glorious is my rest;
Jesus smiles upon me here,
I am free from doubt and fear,
I am dwelling on Mount Zion’s shining crest.
Refrain:
Glory, glory, glory, I am glad to tell,
Sanctified and happy, with my soul ’tis well;
Now the Holy Spirit doth my bosom thrill,
Sweetly I repose within my Father’s will.
2 Now from bondage I am free,
Egypt’s hosts are in the sea,
And the wilderness cannot my spirit hold;
For I’ve tasted honey sweet,
Joy so full and rest complete,
And the glories of this land are yet untold. [Refrain]
3 Waters pure as crystal clear,
Springing all around me here,
Fill me to o’erflowing like a cooling well;
All its glories rich are mine,
As its beauties round me shine,
How with happiness and joy my heart doth swell. [Refrain]
4 Of the seed of Abraham,
Heir of God through Christ I am,
And this blessed Canaan is His will to me;
’Cross the Jordan’s swelling stream,
Where celestial sunrays gleam,
Richest blessings are awaiting here for thee. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Dwelling now in Canaan land] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Bliss_of_Canaan); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Truth in Song, 1907 (49)
The Bliss of Canaan
The Lord Our God in Mercy Spoke
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Genesis 17:7 Lyrics: 1 The Lord our God in mercy spoke:
"A God to you I'll be;
I'll bless your numerous race, and they
shall be a seed to me."
2 That promise Abraham believed
and pledged his child to God,
but water seals the blessing now
that once was sealed with blood.
3 How faithful are the ways of God;
his love endures the same.
He keeps the promise of his grace,
preserves his children's name.
4 So to the parents and their seed
shall God's salvation come,
and numerous households meet at last
in one eternal home.
Topics: Biblical Names & Places Abraham; Family; Baptism; Biblical Names & Places Abraham; Covenant; Faithfulness of God; Family; New Creation; Promises; Temptation & Trial Used With Tune: ARDEN
The Lord Our God in Mercy Spoke
We Are on Our Way
Author: Helen Walter Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Genesis 17:19 Topics: Singing God's Story People of the Bible Used With Tune: [We are on our way]
We Are on Our Way
Father Abraham
Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Genesis 17 First Line: Father Abraham had many kids Lyrics: 1 Father Abraham had many kids,
many kids had Father Abraham.
I am one of them, and so are you,
so let's all praise the Lord. *Right arm!
(clench fist, bend and extend right arm upward repeatedly throughout song)
Repeat song, adding motions :
2 ... left arm! (add left arm in same motion as right)
3 ... right foot! (add right foot stepping up and down)
4 ... left foot! (add left foot stepping up and down)
5 ... chin up! (start a continuous chin-bobbing motion)
6 ... turn around! (add turning in place while continuing other motions)
7 ... sit down! (sit down) Topics: Know Old Testament Songs; Songs with Signing or Motions Used With Tune: [Father Abraham had many kids] Text Sources: Traditional
Father Abraham
Yahweh Is Calling
Author: Susan Mulder Langeland Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Genesis 17 First Line: "Abram!" Yahweh is calling Topics: Know Old Testament Songs Used With Tune: JACQUI'S SONG
Yahweh Is Calling
God of the Women
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Genesis 12-23 First Line: God of the women who answered your call Topics: Covenant/Salvation History; Easter; Evangelism; Jesus Christ Ministry; Ministry; Pentecost; Stewardship; Women Used With Tune: SLANE
God of the Women
God of Generations
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 12.13.12.10 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Genesis 17:17 First Line: God of generations, we are all your children Topics: Children and Youth; Christian unity; Ministry
God of Generations
Litany of Praise: Our Covenanting God
Author: David A. Hoekema Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Genesis 17:7 First Line: We bless and thank you, Lord our God Refrain First Line: I am your God; you are my people Topics: Biblical Names and Places Abraham; Biblical Names and Places David; Biblical Names and Places Jeremiah; Biblical Names and Places Miriam; Biblical Names and Places Moses; Biblical Names and Places Noah; Biblical Names and Places Sarah; Covenant Faithfulness; Jesus Christ Blood of Used With Tune: JANNA (fragment)
Litany of Praise: Our Covenanting God
Dios de pactos (God of Covenant)
Author: Emmanuel Espinosa, n. 1975; Juan Salinas; Marcos Witt, n. 1962; Stephen Barr; Greg Scheer, n. 1966 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Genesis 17:1-14 First Line: En la intimidad, al abrigo de tu gloria (Here within your love, in the shelter of your glory) Refrain First Line: Dios de pactos que guardas tus promesas (God of cov'nant: your word, it never changes) Topics: Covenant; Pacto Used With Tune: [En la intimidad, al abrigo de tu gloria]
Dios de pactos (God of Covenant)
Himno al Padre
Author: Felipe Blycker J. Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8 First Line: Cantadle a una voz Topics: Adoración; Worship; Apertura del Culto; Opening of Worship; Cristo Sus Nombres; Christ His Names; Majestad Divina; Divine Majesty; Nombres de Dios; Names of God; Procesionales; Processionals; Trinidad; Trinity Used With Tune: ELOHIM Text Sources: Basada en los nombres biblicos de Dios de Génesis
Himno al Padre
