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Providence
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Laudes Domini #172 (1888) Scripture: Genesis 18:25 First Line: God moves in a mysterious way Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants his footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm.
2 Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill,
He treasures up his bright designs,
And works his sovereign will.
3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take!
The clouds ye so much dread,
Are big with mercy, and will break
In blessings on your head.
4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust him for his grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.
5 His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.
6 Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan his work in vain;
God is his own interpreter,
And he will make it plain. Topics: Dependence On Providence; God: The Father Languages: English Tune Title: LONDON NEW
Providence
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior
Author: Frances J. Crosby Hymnal: Timeless Truths #488 Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain Scripture: Genesis 18:3 Refrain First Line: Savior, Savior Lyrics: 1 Pass me not, O gentle Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.
Refrain:
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry,
While on others Thou are calling,
Do not pass me by.
2 Let me at a throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief;
Kneeling there in deep contrition,
Help my unbelief. [Refrain]
3 Trusting only in Thy merit,
Would I seek Thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by Thy grace. [Refrain]
4 Thou the spring of all my comfort,
More than life to me,
Whom have I on earth beside Thee,
Whom in Heav’n but Thee. [Refrain] Topics: Supplication Tune Title: [Pass me not, O gentle Savior]
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior
The God of Abraham Praise
Author: Thomas Olivers (1725-1799); Daniel ben Judah Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #347 (1998) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15 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
forever blest.
2 The great I AM has sworn;
I on this oath depend.
I shall, on eagles' wings upborne,
to heaven ascend.
I shall behold God's face;
I shall God's power adore,
and sing the wonders of God's grace
forevermore.
3 The goodly land I see
with peace and plenty blest;
a land of sacred liberty,
and endless rest.
There milk and honey flow,
and oil and wine abound,
and trees of life forever grow
with mercy crowned.
4 Triumphant hosts on high give thanks
eternally
and "Holy, holy, holy” cry,
"great Trinity!"
Hail Abraham’s God and ours!
One mighty hymn we raise:
all power and majesty be yours
and endless praise! Topics: Abraham and Sarah; Exodus; Gathering of the Community; Moses; Praise of God; Trinity Languages: English Tune Title: LEONI
The God of Abraham Praise
O God of Bethel, by whose hand
Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751; John Logan, 1748-1788 Hymnal: Singing the Faith #475 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32 Topics: Our Journey With God; Covenant, Commitment and Dedication Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG
O God of Bethel, by whose hand
New every morning is the love
Author: John Keble, 1792-1866 Hymnal: Singing the Faith #137 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10 Topics: Morning and Evening Languages: English Tune Title: MELCOMBE
New every morning is the love
The Lord is King! lift up thy voice
Author: Josiah Conder Hymnal: The Presbyterian Book of Praise #23 (1897) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 18:25 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Father Languages: English Tune Title: WALTON
The Lord is King! lift up thy voice
The Lord is King! Lift up thy voice!
Author: Josiah Conder (1789-1855) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #129 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 18:25 Lyrics: 1 The Lord is King! lift up your voice!
Let earth and all the heavens rejoice.
From world to world the joy shall ring,
'The Lord omnipotent is King!'
2 The Lord is King! who then shall dare
resist his will, distrust his care,
or murmur at his wise decrees,
or doubt his royal promises?
3 The Lord is King! child of the dust,
the judge of all the earth is just;
holy and true are all his ways:
let every creature speak his praise.
4 Come, make your wants, your burdens known;
Christ will present them at the throne;
for he is at the Father's side,
the Man of Love, the Crucified.
5 One Lord, one empire, all secures;
he reigns, and life and death are yours;
through earth and heaven one song shall ring,
'The Lord omnipotent is King!' Topics: The Being of God Holy and One; Christ Risen Reign and Priesthood; God in judgement and justice; God in majesty; Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
The Lord is King! Lift up thy voice!
The Lord is King! Lift up thy voice!
Author: Josiah Conder (1789-1855) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #129 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 18:25 Lyrics: 1 The Lord is King! lift up your voice!
Let earth and all the heavens rejoice.
From world to world the joy shall ring,
'The Lord omnipotent is King!'
2 The Lord is King! who then shall dare
resist his will, distrust his care,
or murmur at his wise decrees,
or doubt his royal promises?
3 The Lord is King! child of the dust,
the judge of all the earth is just;
holy and true are all his ways:
let every creature speak his praise.
4 Come, make your wants, your burdens known;
Christ will present them at the throne;
for he is at the Father's side,
the Man of Love, the Crucified.
5 One Lord, one empire, all secures;
he reigns, and life and death are yours;
through earth and heaven one song shall ring,
'The Lord omnipotent is King!' Topics: The Being of God Holy and One; Christ Risen Reign and Priesthood; God in judgement and justice; God in majesty; Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
The Lord is King! Lift up thy voice!
Solemn adoration
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #38 (1891) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 18:27 First Line: Eternal Power, whose high abode Topics: Archangels Worship of; God Adored; God Eternal; God Glory of; God Greatness of ; God Holiness of; God Infinite Languages: English
Solemn adoration
Solemn reverence
Hymnal: New Hymn and Tune Book #183e (1889) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 18:27 First Line: Eternal Power, whose high abode Topics: Introductory to Worship Languages: English Tune Title: MILO
Solemn reverence
Eternal Power, whose high abode
Author: Watts Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #337 (1873) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 18:27 Lyrics: 1 Eternal Power, whose high abode
Becomes the grandeur of a God:
In vain the loftiest angel tries
To reach thy height with wondering eyes.
2 Thy dazzling glories while he sings,
He hides his face beneath his wings;
Seraphs that most with ardor glow,
Still at an humble distance bow.
3 Earth from afar has heard thy fame,
And worms have learned to lisp thy name;
But oh, the glories of thy mind
Leave all our soaring thoughts behind.
4 God is in heaven and man below;
Soft be our strains, our words be few;
A sacred reverence checks our songs,
And praise sits trembling on our tongues.
Topics: General Praise; God Exalted Above all Praise
Eternal Power, whose high abode
Lord, teach us how to pray aright
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: Common Praise #98 (2000) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 18:23-27 Lyrics: 1 Lord, teach us how to pray aright
with reverence and with fear;
though dust and ashes in thy sight,
we may, we must, draw near.
2 We perish if we cease from prayer:
O grant us power to pray;
and, when to meet thee we prepare,
Lord, meet us by the way.
3 God of all grace, we bring to thee
a broken, contrite heart;
give what thine eye delights to see,
truth in the inward part;
4 Faith in the only sacrifice
that can for sin atone,
to cast our hopes, to fix our eyes,
on Christ, on Christ alone;
5 Patience to watch and wait and weep,
though mercy long delay;
courage our fainting souls to keep,
and trust thee though thou slay.
6 Give these, and then thy will be done;
thus, strengthened with all might,
we, through thy Spirit and thy Son,
shall pray, and pray aright. Topics: Lent; Ash Wednesday; Proper 12 Year A Languages: English Tune Title: ST HUGH
Lord, teach us how to pray aright
Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #628 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 18:27 Lyrics: 1 Lord, teach us how to pray aright
with reverence and with fear;
though weak and sinful in your sight,
we may, we must draw near.
2 We perish if we cease from prayer;
O grant us power to pray;
and when to meet you we prepare,
Lord, meet us by the way.
3 O God of love, before your face
we come with contrite heart
to ask from you these gifts of grace--
truth in the inward part:
4 Faith in the only sacrifice
that can for sin atone;
to found our hopes, to fix our eyes,
on Christ, and Christ alone:
5 Patience to watch, and weep and wait,
whatever you may send;
courage that will not hesitate
to trust you to the end.
6 Give these, and then your will be done;
thus, strengthened with all might,
we through your Spirit and your Son,
shall pray, and pray aright.
Topics: Saving Faith; Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: RICHMOND
Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright
Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #750 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 18:27 Lyrics: 1 Lord, teach us how to pray aright
with rev'rence and with fear;
though dust and ashes in your sight,
we may, we must draw near.
2 O God of grace we come to you
with broken, contrite hearts;
give what your eye delights to view,
truth in the inward parts.
3 Give deep humility; the sense
of godly sorrow give;
a strong desiring confidence
to hear your voice and live;
4 give faith in your great sacrifice
that does for sin atone,
to cast our hopes, to fix our eyes
on Christ, and Christ alone;
5 give patience as we watch and weep,
though mercy long delay;
give courage our faint souls to keep,
and trust you though you slay;
6 give these, and then your will be done;
thus strengthened with all might,
we, through your Spirit and your Son,
shall pray, and pray aright. Topics: Prayer; Confession of Sin; Humility; Prayer; Self-Examination Languages: English Tune Title: SOUTHAMPTON
Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright
O Happy Home Where Thou art Loved Most Dearly
Author: Sarah L. Findlater; C. J. Philipp Spitta Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #626 (1941) Meter: 11.10.11.10 D Scripture: Genesis 18:19 Lyrics: 1 O happy home where Thou art loved most dearly,
Thou faithful Friend and Savior full of grace
And where among the guests there never cometh
One who can hold such high and honored place!
O happy home, where all, in heart united
In holy faith and blessed hope, are one,
Whom bitter death a little while divideth,
Yet cannot end the union here begun!
2 O happy home where two, in heart united,
In holy faith, are clinging unto Thee;
Where both, to Thee a joyful service bringing,
Hear and obey Thy voice most willingly;
Where both, to Thee in truth forever cleaving,
In joy, in grief, make Thee their only Stay
And fondly hope in Thee to be believing
Both in the good and in the evil day.
3 O happy home whose little ones are given
Early to Thee, in humble faith and prayer,
To Thee, their Friend, who from the heights of heaven
Guides them and guards with more than mother’s care!
O happy home, where each one serves Thee, lowly,
Whatever his appointed work may be,
Till ev'ry common task seems great and holy
When it is done, O Lord, as unto Thee!
4 O happy home, where Thou art not forgotten
When joy is overflowing, full, and free!
O happy home, where ev'ry wounded spirit
Is brought, O great Physician, unto Thee,
Until at last, when earthly toil is ended,
All meet Thee in the blessed home above,
From whence Thou camest, where Thou hast ascended,
Thine everlasting home of peace and love!
Amen. Topics: The Christian Home The Family Languages: English Tune Title: O SELIG HAUS
O Happy Home Where Thou art Loved Most Dearly
Ach bleib mit deiner gnade
Author: J. Stegmann, 1588-1632 Hymnal: Deutsches Gesangbuch für die Evangelisch-Luterische Kirche in den Vereinigten Staaten #28 (1849) Scripture: Genesis 18:3 Topics: Gebetlieder Languages: German
Ach bleib mit deiner gnade
Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade
Author: J. Stegmann, 1588-1632 Hymnal: Deutsches Gesangbuch für die Evangelisch-Luterische Kirche in den Vereinigten Staaten #28 (1871) Scripture: Genesis 18:3 Topics: Gebetlieder Languages: German
Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade
Family prayer
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CCXII (1799) Scripture: Genesis 18:19 First Line: Father of all, thy care we bless Lyrics: 1 Father of all, thy care we bless,
Which crowns our families with peace,
From thee they spring, and, by thy hand
There were and still shall be sustain'd.
2 To God, most worthy to be prais'd,
Be our domestic altars rais'd;
Who, Lord of heav'n, scorns not to dwell
With saints in their obscurest cell.
3 To thee may each united house,
Morning and night, present its vows;
Our servants there, and rising race,
Be taught thy precepts, and thy grace.
4 O may each future age proclaim
The honors of thy glorious name;
While pleas'd and thankful, we remove
To join the family above.
Topics: Family Prayer Languages: English
Family prayer
Family prayer
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CCXII (1802) Scripture: Genesis 18:19 First Line: Father of all, thy care we bless Lyrics: 1 Father of all, thy care we bless,
Which crowns our families with peace,
From thee they spring, and, by thy hand
There were and still shall be sustain'd.
2 To God, most worthy to be prais'd,
Be our domestic altars rais'd;
Who, Lord of heav'n, scorns not to dwell
With saints in their obscurest cell.
3 To thee may each united house,
Morning and night, present its vows;
Our servants there, and rising race,
Be taught thy precepts, and thy grace.
4 O may each future age proclaim
The honors of thy glorious name;
While pleas'd and thankful, we remove
To join the family above.
Topics: Family Prayer Languages: English
Family prayer
Family Religion
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXXXV (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 18:19 First Line: Father of all, thy care we bless Lyrics: 1 Father of all, thy care we bless,
Which crowns our families with peace:
From thee they spring, and by thy hand
They have been, and are still sustain'd.
2 To God, most worthy to be prais'd,
Be our domestic altars rais'd;
Who, Lord of heaven, scorns not to dwell
With saints in their obscurest cell.
3 To thee may each united house,
Morning and night, present its vows;
Our servants there, and rising race
Be taught thy precepts, and thy grace.
4 O may each future age proclaim
The honors of thy glorious name;
While pleas'd and thankful, we remove
To join the family above. Topics: Worship Family Worship; Family Worship; Going to a New Habitation; Family Religion Languages: English
Family Religion
Father of all, thy care we bless
Author: Doddridge Hymnal: Village hymns for social worship, selected and original #290 (1840) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 18:19 Topics: Worship Social
Father of all, thy care we bless
Father of men, thy care we bless
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns and Psalms for Social and Private Worship (6th ed.) #361 (1827) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 18:19 Topics: Domestic circumstances; Family Duties and Blessings; Family Religion Languages: English
Father of men, thy care we bless
Father of men, thy care we bless
Author: Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Sacred Poetry #545 (1812) Scripture: Genesis 18:19 Topics: Domestic and Private Worship Languages: English
Father of men, thy care we bless
Happy the Home When God Is There
Author: Henry Ware Hymnal: Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #204 (1997) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 18:19 Topics: Christians Home & Family Languages: English Tune Title: ST. AGNES
Happy the Home When God Is There
Happy the home when God is there
Author: Henry Ware, Jr. 1794-1843 Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #627 (1961) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 18:19 Lyrics: 1 Happy the home when God is there,
And love fills ev'ry breast:
When one their wish, and one their prayer,
And one their heav'nly rest.
2 Happy the home where Jesus' name
Is sweet to ev'ry ear;
Where children early lisp his fame,
And parents hold him dear.
3 Happy the home where prayer is heard,
And praise is wont to rise,
Where parents love the sacred Word,
That makes us truly wise.
4 Lord, let us in our homes agree,
This blessed peace to gain;
Unite our hearts in love to thee,
And love to all will reign.
Amen. Topics: Family Worship; Joy; Marriage and the Home; Unity of Believers Languages: English Tune Title: DOWNS
Happy the home when God is there
Happy the Home When God Is There
Author: Henry Ware, Jr., 1794-1843 Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #720 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 18:19 Lyrics: 1 Happy the home when God is there,
and love fills ev'ry breast:
when one their wish, and one their prayer,
and one their heav'nly rest.
2 Happy the home where Jesus' name
is sweet to ev'ry ear;
where children early lisp his fame,
and parents hold him dear.
3 Happy the home where prayer is heard,
and praise is wont to rise,
where parents love the sacred Word,
that makes us truly wise.
4 Lord, let us in our homes agree,
this blessed peace to gain;
unite our hearts in love to thee,
and love to all will reign.
Topics: Special Topics Marriage and the Home; Family Worship; Unity of Believers Languages: English Tune Title: DOWNS
Happy the Home When God Is There
Panting for purity
Hymnal: New Hymn and Tune Book #321b (1889) Scripture: Genesis 18:27 First Line: Holy Lamb who thee receive Topics: The Christian Life Sanctification Languages: English Tune Title: PURITY
Panting for purity
Panting for purity
Author: Mrs. Anna S. Dober; J. Wesley Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #490 (1891) Meter: 7 Scripture: Genesis 18:27 First Line: Holy Lamb, who thee receive Topics: Consecration To Christ; Prayer For Deliverance Languages: English
Panting for purity
Heal us, Immanuel! Hear our prayer
Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Hymnal: Singing the Faith #650 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 18:25 Topics: The Ministry of Jesus Christ; Reconciliation, Healing and Wholeness Languages: English Tune Title: ST HUGH
Heal us, Immanuel! Hear our prayer
Whate'er My God Ordains Is Right
Author: Samuel Rodigast, 1649-1708; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #108 (1990) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.5.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 18:25 Lyrics: 1 Whate'er my God ordains is right:
his holy will abideth;
I will be still whate'er he doth,
and follow where he guideth.
He is my God: though dark my road,
he holds me that I shall not fall:
wherefore to him I leave it all.
2 Whate'er my God ordains is right:
he never will deceive me;
he leads me by the proper path;
I know he will not leave me.
I take, content, what he hath sent;
his hand can turn my griefs away,
and patiently I wait his day.
3 Whate'er my God ordains is right:
though now this cup, in drinking,
may bitter seem to my faint heart,
I take it, all unshrinking.
My God is true; each morn anew
sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart,
and pain and sorrow shall depart.
4 Whate'er my God ordains is right:
here shall my stand be taken;
though sorrow, need, or death be mine,
yet am I not forsaken.
My Father's care is round me there;
he holds me that I shall not fall:
and so to him I leave it all.
Topics: Trust in God; God's Work His Decrees; God Justice of; God Sovereignty of ; God Will of; Patience of Christians; Tribulation and Suffering Languages: English Tune Title: WAS GOTT TUT
Whate'er My God Ordains Is Right
Whate'er My God Ordains is right
Author: Samuel Rodigast; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #231 (2018) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 18:25 Lyrics: 1 Whate'er my God ordains is right:
his holy will abideth;
I will be still, whate'er he doth,
and follow where he guideth.
He is my God; though dark my road,
he holds me that I shall not fall:
wherefore to him I leave it all.
2 Whate'er my God ordains is right:
he never will deceive me;
he leads me by the proper path;
I know he will not leave me.
I take, content, what he hath sent;
his hand can turn my griefs away,
and patiently I wait his day.
3 Whate'er my God ordains is right:
though now this cup, in drinking,
may bitter seem to my faint heart,
I take it, all unshrinking.
My God is true; each morn anew
sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart,
and pain and sorrow shall depart.
4 Whate'er my God ordains is right:
here shall my stand be taken;
though sorrow, need, or death be mine,
yet am I not forsaken.
My Father's care is round me there;
he holds me that I shall not fall:
and so to him I leave it all. Topics: Decrees of God; God; God Holiness and Justice of; God Sovereignty of ; Patience; Submission; Tribulation and Suffering; Trust and Assurance Languages: English Tune Title: WAS GOTT TUT
Whate'er My God Ordains is right
A hymn for a fast day
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #DXXVI (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33 First Line: When Abraham, full of sacred awe Lyrics: 1 When Abram, full of sacred awe,
Before Jehovah stood,
And, with an humble fervent prayer,
For guilty Sodom sued;
2 With what success, what wondrous grace,
Was his petitions crown'd!
The Lord would spare, if in the place
Ten righteous men were found.
3 And could a single, holy soul
So rich a boon obtain?
Good God, and shall a nation cry,
And plead with thee in vain?
4 Britain, all guilty as she is,
Her numerous saints can boast,
And now their fervent prayers ascend,
And can those prayers be lost?
5 Are not the righteous dear to thee,
Now as in ancient times?
Or does this sinful land exceed
Gomorrah in its crimes?
6 Still are we thine, we bear thy name,
Here yet is thine abode;
Long has thy presence bless'd our land,
Forsake us not, O God.
Topics: Times and Seasons Days of Humiliation; Abraham's Intercession for Sodom; Fast day hymns; National prayer and praise Languages: English
A hymn for a fast day
When Abram, full of sacred awe
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns, from Various Authors, Supplementary for the Use of Christians. 1st ed. #CXXXII (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 18:23-32 Lyrics: 1 When Abram, full of sacred awe,
Before Jehovah stood,
And with a humble fervent prayer,
For guilty Sodom sued;
2 With what success, what wondrous grace,
Was his petitions crown'd!
The Lord would spare, if in the place
Ten righteous men were found.
3 And could a single, holy soul
So rich a boon obtain?
Great God, and shall a nation cry,
And plead with thee in vain?
4 Columbia guilty as she is,
Her numerous saints can boast,
And now their fervent prayers ascend
And can those prayers be lost?
5 Are not the righteous dear to thee,
Now as in ancient times?
Or does this sinful land exceed
Gomorrah in its crimes?
6 Still are we thine, we bear thy name,
Here yet is thine abode;
Long has thy presence bless'd our land,
Forsake us not, O God.
Languages: English
When Abram, full of sacred awe
When Abram, full of sacred awe
Hymnal: Christian's Duty, exhibited in a series of hymns #S132 (1825) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 18:23-32 Lyrics: 1 When Abram, full of sacred awe,
Before Jehovah stood,
And with a humble fervent prayer,
For guilty Sodom sued;
2 With what success, what wondrous grace,
Was his petitions crown'd!
The Lord would spare, if in the place
Ten righteous men were found.
3 And could a single, holy soul
So rich a boon obtain?
Great God, and shall a nation cry,
And plead with thee in vain?
4 Columbia guilty as she is,
Her numerous saints can boast,
And now their fervent prayers ascend
And can those prayers be lost?
5 Are not the righteous dear to thee,
Now as in ancient times?
Or does this sinful land exceed
Gomorrah in its crimes?
6 Still are we thine, we bear thy name,
Here yet is thine abode;
Long has thy presence bless'd our land,
Forsake us not, O God.
Languages: English
When Abram, full of sacred awe
Sovereignty
Author: Ray Palmer Hymnal: Laudes Domini #155 (1888) Scripture: Genesis 18:25 First Line: Lord, my weak thought in vain would climb Lyrics: 1 Lord, my weak thought in vain would climb
To search the starry vault profound;
In vain would wing her flight sublime,
To find creation's outmost bound.
2 But weaker yet that thought must prove
To search thy great eternal plan,--
Thy sovereign counsels, born of love
Long ages ere the world began.
3 When my dim reason would demand
Why that, or this, thou dost ordain,
By some vast deep I seem to stand,
Whose secrets I must ask in vain.
4 When doubts disturb my troubled breast,
And all is dark as night to me,
Here, as on solid rock, I rest;
That so it seemeth good to thee.
5 Be this my joy, that evermore
Thou rulest all things at thy will:
Thy sovereign wisdom I adore,
And calmly, sweetly, trust thee still. Topics: Decrees Spiritual; God: The Father Languages: English Tune Title: LOUVAN
Sovereignty
To God all things are possible
Hymnal: New Hymn and Tune Book #123e (1889) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 18:11 First Line: O that thou wouldst the heavens rend Topics: The Sinner Penitential Languages: English Tune Title: HUMNEL
To God all things are possible
Oh, that thou wouldst the heavens rend
Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #391 (1873) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 18:14 Lyrics: 1 Oh, that thou wouldst the heavens rend,
In majesty come down,
Stretch out thine arm omnipotent,
And seize me for thine own.
2 Descend, and let thy lightnings burn
The stubble of thy foe;
My sins o'erturn, o'erturn, o'erturn,
And make the mountains flow.
3 Thou my impetuous spirit guide,
And curb my headstrong will;
Thou only canst drive back the tide,
And bid the sun stand still.
4 What though I can not break my chain,
Or e'er throw off my load;
The things impossible to men,
Are possible to God.
Topics: The Christian System Repentance and Faith; To God all Things are Possible
Oh, that thou wouldst the heavens rend
Resting in God
Author: fr. K. R. Hagenbach Hymnal: Laudes Domini #462 (1888) Scripture: Genesis 18:25 First Line: Since thy Father's arm sustains thee Lyrics: 1 Since thy Father's arm sustains thee,
Peaceful be;
When a chastening hand restrains thee,
It is he!
Know his love in full completeness
Fills the measure of thy weakness;
If he wound thy spirit sore,
Trust him more.
2 Without murmur, uncomplaining,
In his hand
Lay whatever things thou canst not
Understand:
Though the world thy folly spurneth,
From thy faith in pity turneth,
Peace thy inmost soul shall fill--
Lying still.
3 Fearest sometimes that thy Father
Hath forgot?
When the clouds around thee gather,
Doubt him not!
Always hath the daylight broken--
Always hath he comfort spoken--
Better hath he been for years,
Than thy fears.
4 To his own thy Saviour giveth
Daily strength;
To each troubled soul that liveth
Peace at length:
Weakest lambs have largest sharing
Of this tender Shepherd's caring;
Ask him not, then--when or how--
Only bow. Topics: Afflictions; Cares; Christians Afflictions; Comfort; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Languages: English Tune Title: HARVEY
Resting in God
Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here
Author: David J. Evans, b. 1957 Hymnal: Common Praise #383 (2000) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Genesis 18:14 Topics: Proper 17 Year A; Pentecost; Dedication; Baptism and Confirmation Languages: English Tune Title: BE STILL
Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here
He Comes to Us As One Unknown
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (1926-); Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #456 (1998) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15 Lyrics: 1 He comes to us as one unknown,
a breath unseen, unheard;
as though within a heart of stone,
or shriveled seed in darkness sown,
a pulse of being stirred.
2 He comes when souls in silence lie
and thoughts of day depart,
half-seen upon the inward eye,
a falling star across the sky
of night within the heart.
3 He comes to us in sound of seas,
the ocean's fume and foam;
yet small and still upon the breeze,
a wind that stirs the tops of trees,
a voice to call us home.
4 He comes in love as once he came
by flesh and blood and birth;
to bear within our mortal frame
a life, a death, a saving name
for every child of earth.
5 He comes in truth when faith is grown;
believed, obeyed, adored:
the Christ in all the Scriptures shown,
as yet unseen, but not unknown,
our Saviour and our Lord. Topics: Call and Vocation; Advent; Easter (third Sunday); Salvation/Redemption Languages: English Tune Title: LOBT GOTT, IHR CHRISTEN
He Comes to Us As One Unknown
When Jesus, with his mighty love
Author: Hart Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #251 (1844) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 18:33 Lyrics: 1 When Jesus, with his mighty love,
Visits my troubled breast,
My doubts subside, my fears remove,
And I’m completely blest;
2 [I love the Lord with mind and heart,
His people and his ways;
Envy, and pride, and lust depart,
And all his works I praise;]
3 Nothing but Jesus I esteem;
My soul is then sincere;
And everything that’s dear to him,
To me is also dear.
4 But ah! when these short visits end,
Though not quite left alone,
I miss the presence of my Friend,
Like one whose comfort’s gone.
5 [I to my own sad place return,
My wretched state to feel;
I tire, and faint, and mope, and mourn,
And am but barren still.]
6 More frequent let thy visits be,
Or let them longer last;
I can do nothing without thee;
Make haste, O God, make haste. Topics: Fruits of the Spirit Love Languages: English
When Jesus, with his mighty love
Ashes
Author: Tom Conry, b. 1951 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #261 (2015) Scripture: Genesis 18:27 First Line: We rise again from ashes Topics: Conversion; Conversion; Conversion; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); The Liturgical Year Ash Wednesday; The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays) Languages: English Tune Title: [We rise again from ashes]
Ashes
Ashes
Author: Tom Conry, b. 1951 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #339 (2012) Scripture: Genesis 18:27 First Line: We rise again from ashes Topics: Conversion; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); The Liturgical Year Ash Wednesday; The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays) Languages: English Tune Title: [We rise again from ashes]
Ashes
This Is the Day
Hymnal: RitualSong #576 (1996) Scripture: Genesis 18 First Line: Give thanks to the Lord for he is good Refrain First Line: This is the day the Lord has made Topics: Easter; Eucharist; Faith; Gathering; Interfaith; Offering; Praise; Song Languages: English Tune Title: [Give thanks to the Lord for he is good]
This Is the Day
O praise the Lord, for he is good
Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #84 (1961) Scripture: Genesis 18:25 Lyrics: 1 O praise the Lord, for he is good,
His mercies still endure;
Thus say the ransomed of the Lord,
From all their foes secure,
From all their foes secure.
2 He gathered them from out the lands,
From north, south, east and west.
They strayed in desert's pathless way,
No city found for rest,
No city found for rest.
3 Their weary soul within them faints
When thirst and hunger press;
In trouble then they cried to God,
He saved them from distress,
He saved them from distress.
4 He made the way before them straight,
Himself became their guide,
That they might to a city go
Wherein they might abide,
Wherein they might abide.
5 O that men would Jehovah praise
For all his kindness shown,
And for his works so wonderful
Which he to men makes known!
Which he to men makes known!
6 Because the longing soul by him
With food is satisfied;
The hungry soul that looks to him
With goodness is supplied,
With goodness is supplied.
Amen. Topics: God Divine Perfections of; God Faithfuless of; God Glory of; God Goodness of; God Guide; God Works of; Preservation of Christians Languages: English Tune Title: NEWELL
O praise the Lord, for he is good
To Abraham and Sarah
Author: Judith Fetter (1937-) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #468 (1998) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15 Topics: Christian Life; Abraham and Sarah; Covenant; Pilgrimage Languages: English Tune Title: THORNBURY
To Abraham and Sarah
You Are Our God; We Are Your People
Author: David A. Hoekema Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #35 (2013) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Genesis 18:10-12 First Line: It rained on the earth forty days, forty nights Topics: Biblical Names and Places Abraham; Biblical Names and Places Isaac; Biblical Names and Places Noah; Biblical Names and Places Rainbow; Biblical Names and Places Sarah; Covenant Faithfulness; Jesus Christ Son of God; Occasional Services Renewal of Baptismal Covenant; Elements of Worship Baptism Languages: English Tune Title: JANNA
You Are Our God; We Are Your People
Savior of the Nations, Come (Ven, de pueblos Redentor)
Author: St. Ambrose of Milan, 340-397; Calvin Seerveld, b. 1930; J. A. Seggin; R. Ribeiro; Costanza Bongarrá Hymnal: Santo, Santo, Santo #67 (2019) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Scripture: Genesis 18:18 Topics: Año Cristiano Adviento; Christian Year Advent; Jesucristo Intercesor; Jesus Christ Intercessor; Victory; Victoria Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: NUN KOMM DER HEIDEN HEILAND
Savior of the Nations, Come (Ven, de pueblos Redentor)
Savior of the Nations, Come
Author: Ambrose, 4th c.; Martin Luther; Calvin Seerveld Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #74 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Scripture: Genesis 18:18 Topics: Biblical Names and Places Bethlehem; Biblical Names and Places Gethsemane; Biblical Names and Places Mary; Church Year Advent; Doxologies Languages: English Tune Title: NUN KOMM DER HEIDEN HEILAND
Savior of the Nations, Come
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