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Psalm 17
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 101 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 First Line: Lord, I am thine; but thou wilt prove Lyrics:
Lord, I am thine; but thou wilt prove
My faith, my patience, and my love:
When men of spite against me join,
They are the sword, the hand is thine.
Their hope and portion lies below:
'Tis all the happiness they know,
'Tis all they seek; they take their shares,
And leave the rest among their heirs.
What sinners value I resign;
Lord, 'tis enough that thou art mine:
I shall behold thy blissful face,
And stand complete in righteousness.
This life's a dream, an empty show;
But the bright world to which I go
Hath joys substantial and sincere:
When shall I wake and find me there?
O glorious hour! O blest abode!
I shall be near and like my God!
And flesh and sin no more control
The sacred pleasures of the soul.
My flesh shall slumber in the ground
Till the last trumpet's joyful sound;
Then burst the chains with sweet surprise,
And in my Savior's image rise.
Topics: Saints and Sinners' portion; Sinner and saint's portion; Portion of saints and sinners; Courage in death; Death courage in it; Resurrection of the saints; Death of saints and sinners; Despair and hope in death; Grace tried by afflictions; Heaven of separate souls and resurrection; Hope and despair in death; Separate souls, heaven; Souls in separate state
Psalm 17
Psalm 17
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 First Line: Arise, my gracious God Lyrics:
Arise, my gracious God,
And make the wicked flee;
They are but thy chastising rod,
To drive thy saints to thee.
Behold, the sinner dies,
His haughty words are vain;
Here in this life his pleasure lies,
And all beyond is pain.
Then let his pride advance,
And boast of all his store;
The Lord is my inheritance,
My soul can wish no more.
I shall behold the face
Of my forgiving God;
And stand complete in righteousness,
Washed in my Savior's blood.
There's a new heav'n begun,
When I awake from death,
Dressed in the likeness of thy Son,
And draw immortal breath.
Topics: Saints and Sinners' portion; Sinner and saint's portion; Portion of saints and sinners; Courage in death; Death courage in it; Resurrection of the saints; Death of saints and sinners; Despair and hope in death; Grace tried by afflictions; Heaven of separate souls and resurrection; Hope and despair in death; Separate souls, heaven; Souls in separate state
Psalm 17
What sinners value I resign
Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 248 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17
What sinners value I resign
Lord, Hear the Right
Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 First Line: Lord, hear the right, regard my cry Topics: Character, Good; Deliverance From Trouble; Hearer Of Prayer, God The; Protection, Divine; Righteous And Wicked Contrasted; Vanity Of Riches; Stedfastness Used With Tune: LONGFELLOW
Lord, Hear the Right
Psalm 17: Lord, hear the right, attend my cry
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 First Line: Lord, hear the right, attend my cry Lyrics:
1Lord, hear the right, attend my cry,
unto my pray’r give heed,
That doth not in hypocrisy
from feigned lips proceed.
2And from before thy presence forth
my sentence do thou send:
Toward these things that equal are
do thou thine eyes intend.
3Thou prov’dst mine heart, thou visit’dst me
by night, thou didst me try,
Yet nothing found’st; for that my mouth
shall not sin, purpos’d I.
4As for men’s works, I, by the word
that from thy lips doth flow,
Did me preserve out of the paths
wherein destroyers go.
5Hold up my goings, Lord, me guide
in those thy paths divine,
So that my footsteps may not slide
out of those ways of thine.
6I called have on thee, O God,
because thou wilt me hear:
That thou may’st hearken to my speech,
to me incline thine ear.
7Thy wondrous loving-kindness show,
thou that, by thy right hand,
Sav’st them that trust in thee from those
that up against them stand.
8As th’ apple of the eye me keep;
in thy wings shade me close
9From lewd oppressors, compassing
me round, as deadly foes.
10In their own fat they are inclos’d;
their mouth speaks loftily.
11Our steps they compass’d; and to ground
down bowing set their eye.
12He like unto a lion is
that’s greedy of his prey,
Or lion young, which lurking doth
in secret places stay.
13Arise, and disappoint my foe,
and cast him down, O Lord:
My soul save from the wicked man,
the man which is thy sword.
14From men, which are thy hand, O Lord,
from worldly men me save,
Which only in this present life
their part and portion have.
Whose belly with thy treasure hid
thou fill’st: they children have
In plenty; of their goods the rest
they to their children leave.
15But as for me, I thine own face
in righteousness will see;
And with thy likeness, when I wake,
I satisfy’d shall be.
Psalm 17: Lord, hear the right, attend my cry
Lord, hear the right, attend my cry
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 Used With Tune: SALZBURG Text Sources: Scottish Psalter, 1650, alt.
Lord, hear the right, attend my cry
To my just Plea, and sad Complaint
Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 Lyrics: 1 To my just Plea, and sad Complaint,
attend, O righteous Lord,
And to my Pray'r, as 'tis unfeign'd,
a gracious Ear afford.
2 As in thy Sight I am approv'd,
so let my Sentence be;
And with impartial Eyes, O Lord,
my upright Dealing see.
3 For thou hast search'd my Heart by Day,
and visited by Night;
And, on the strictest Trial, found
its secret Motions right.
Nor shall thy Justice, Lord, alone
my Heart's Designs acquit;
For I have purpos'd, that my tongue
shall no Offence commit.
4 I know what wicked Men would do,
their Safety to maintain;
But me thy just and mild Commands
from bloody Paths restrain.
5 That I may still, in spite of Wrongs,
my Innocence secure,
O, guide me in thy righteous Ways,
and make my Footsteps sure.
6 Since heretofore I ne'er in vain
to Thee my Pray'r address'd;
O! now, my God, incline thine Ear
to this my just Request.
The Wonders of thy Truth and Love
in my Defence engage,
Thou whose Right-hand preserves thy Saints
from their Oppressors Rage.
Part II
8.9 O! keep me in thy tend'rest Care;
Thy sheltring wings stretch out,
To guard me safe from savage Foes,
that compass me about;
10 O'ergrown with Luxury, inclos'd
in their own Fat they lie;
And with a proud blaspheming Mouth
both God and Man defie.
11 Well may they boast; for they have now
my Paths encompass'd round;
their Eyes at watch, their Bodies bow'd
and couching on the Ground.
12 In Posture of a Lion set,
when greedy of his Prey;
Or a young Lion, when he lurks
within a covert Way.
13 Arise, O Lord, defeat their Plots,
their swelling Rage controul:
From wicked Men, who are thy Sword,
deliver thou my soul:
14 From worldly Men, thy sharpest Scourge,
whose Portion's here below;
who, fill'd with earthly Stores, aspire
no other Bliss to know.
15 Their Race is num'rous, that partake
their Substance while they live;
Their Heirs survive, to whom they may
the vast Remainder give.
16 But I, in Uprightness, thy Face
shall view without Controul;
And, waking, shall its Image find
reflected in my Soul.
To my just Plea, and sad Complaint
LORD, Listen to My Righteous Plea
Author: Helen Otte Meter: 8.8.4 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 Topics: Deliverance; Enemies & Persecution; Funerals; Laments; Temptation & Trial; Deliverance; Enemies & Persecution; Eternal Life; Funerals; Hope; Laments; Refuge; Temptation & Trial Used With Tune: BERNARD
LORD, Listen to My Righteous Plea
Jesus, the very thought of thee
Author: Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,024 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of thee
with sweetness fills my breast;
but sweeter far thy face to see,
and in thy presence rest.
2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame,
nor can the memory find
a sweeter sound than thy blest name,
Saviour of humankind!
3 O hope of every contrite heart,
O joy of all the meek,
to those who fall how kind thou art!
how good to those who seek!
4 But what to those who find? Ah, this
nor tongue nor pen can show;
the love of Jesus, what it is
none but his loved ones know.
5 Jesus, our only joy be thou,
as thou our prize wilt be;
Jesus, be thou our glory now,
and through eternity. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Adoration Of Jesus; Jesus love of all; Longing Used With Tune: ST. AGNES (DYKES) Text Sources: Probably 12th century; Lyra Catholica, 1849
Jesus, the very thought of thee
O Sacred Head! sore wounded
Author: James Waddell Alexander (1804-1859); Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 725 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 Lyrics: 1 O Sacred Head! sore wounded,
with grief and shame weighed down!
O Kingly Head, surrounded
with thorns, thine only crown!
How pale art thou with anguish,
with sore abuse and scorn!
How does that face now languish,
which once was bright as morn!
2 O Lord of life and glory,
what bliss till now was thine!
I read the wondrous story;
I joy to call thee mine.
Thy grief and bitter Passion
were all for sinners' gain;
mine, mine was the transgression,
but thine the deadly pain.
3 What language shall I borrow
to praise thee, heavenly Friend,
for this, thy dying sorrow,
thy pity without end?
O make me thine for ever,
and, should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never
outlive my love for thee.
4 Be near me, Lord, when dying;
O show thy cross to me;
and, my last need supplying,
come, Lord, and set me free;
these eyes, new faith receiving,
from thee shall never move;
for they who die believing
die safely through thy love. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnante - Passion and Death; Christian Year Good Friday; Death and Bereavement; Devotion Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE
O Sacred Head! sore wounded
Be Thou My Vision
Author: Mary E. Byrne; Eleanor Hull Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 159 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 First Line: Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Lyrics: 1 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
naught be all else to me, save that thou art;
thou my best thought, by day or by night,
waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
2 Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true Word;
I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord;
thou my soul’s shelter, and thou my high tower;
raise thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
3 Riches I heed not, nor vain, empty praise;
thou, mine inheritance, now and always;
thou and thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my treasure thou art.
4 High King of Heaven, my victory won,
may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
still be my vision, O Ruler of all.
Topics: Christian Year Ash Wednesday; Commitment; Dying in Christ; Light; Living in Christ; Scripture; Teaching/Education; The Word; Wisdom; Youth Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: Irish poem
Be Thou My Vision
Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy
Author: Jan Struther (1901-1953) Meter: 10.11.11.12 Appears in 78 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; God in daily living; Jesus Names and images for; Stages of Life Used With Tune: MINIVER
Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy
Mine eyes shall behold him
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 First Line: I know not the hour of his coming Refrain First Line: But I know I shall wake Used With Tune: [I know not the hour of his coming]
Mine eyes shall behold him
Our Need of Divine Help
Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 First Line: Hold up my goings Lord me guide in paths Refrain First Line: Keep me as the apple of the eye Used With Tune: [Hold up my goings Lord me guide in paths]
Our Need of Divine Help
Wenn ich einst von jenem schlummer
Author: F. G. Klopstock, 1724-1803 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 Topics: Tageszeiten Morgen
Wenn ich einst von jenem schlummer
A Psalm of David
Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 First Line: Jehovah hearken to the right Lyrics: 1 Jehovah hearken to the right,
attend to my loud cry;
And hear my pray'r that cometh forth
from lips that do not lie.
2 O from thy presence let there come,
a just decree to me:
And let thy just and holy eyes,
things that are equal see.
My HEART thou searched hast by day,
and visited by night:
Thou hast me in a furnace try'd,
and found my heart is right.
3 As for my MOUTH; as I resolv'd
my words should not transgress,
Thy righteous laws which guide the tongue;
I kept my purposes.
4 And as for WORKS of men; thy word
hath me directed so,
That I observ'd and shun'd the paths
wherein destroyers go.
5 My goings in thy narrow paths
do thou uphold and guide;
That so my footsteps thus secur'd
may never turn aside.
6 On Thee I called have, O God,
because Thou wilt me hear;
O now incline thine ear to me,
and hear my humble pray'r.
[2 Part]
7 O shew thy wondrous grace on them
whose trust on thee relies:
Who sav'st by thy right hand from those
who up against them rise.
8 O keep me now as thou wouldst keep
the apple of thine eye;
Under the shadow of thy wings
hide me continually.
9 From all the threat'ning faces of
the wicked who me waste,
And from my deadly enemies,
who me around invest.
10 In their gross fat thy are enclos'd,
boast with their mouths likewise;
11 In all our steps they compass us;
to earth they bow their eyes.
12 They like a roaring lion are,
who greedy is for prey;
Like a young lion watching in
his secret place, are they.
13 But LORD arise, his face prevent;
O make him down to bow;
And from the wicked one, thy sword,
my soul deliver thou.
14 From mortal men thy hand, O LORD,
from mortal men me save,
Who in this transient time of life
their only portion have.
Thy hidden stores their bellies fill,
and filled are their sons;
And all the rest they save and leave
to their young little ones.
15 But I in righteousness thy face
with joy shall clearly see;
And waking with thine image, I
shall satisfied be.
A Psalm of David
O Lord our guardian and our guide
Author: I. Williams (1802-1865) Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners; Easter 2 The Good Shepherd; God's Church Penitence and Prayer; The Fall Used With Tune: ABRIDGE
O Lord our guardian and our guide
Exaudi Domine
Author: T. S. Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 First Line: O Lord give eare to my just cause Lyrics: 1 O Lord give eare to my just cause,
attend when I complaine:
And heare the prayer that I put forth
with lips that do not faine.
2 And let the judgement of my cause
proceed alwaies from thee:
And let thine eyes behold and cleare
this my simplicity.
3 Thou hast well tri'd me in the night,
and yet couldst nothing find
That I have spoken with my tongue,
that was not in my mind.
4 As for the works of wicked men,
and paths perverse and ill,
For love of thy most holy Name
I have refrained still.
5 Then in thy paths that be most pure,
stay me Lord and preserve,
That from the way wherein I walk,
my steps may never swerve.
6 For I do call to thee, O Lord,
surely thou wilt me aid;
Then heare my prayer & weigh right well
the words that I have said.
7 O thou, the Saviour of all them
that put their trust in thee;
Declare thy strength on them that spurn
against thy Majesty.
8 O keep me as thou wouldest keep
the apple of thine eye,
And under cover of thy wings
defend me secretly;
The second Part:
9 From wicked men that trouble me,
and daily me annoy;
And from my foes that go about
my soule for to destroy.
10 Which wallow in their worldly wealth
and are so full and fat:
That in their pride they do not spare
to speake they care not what.
11 They lie in wait where I should passe,
with craft me to confound;
And musing mischief in their minds
to cast me to the ground.
12 Much like a Lion greedily
that would his prey embrace;
Or lurking like a Lion's whelp,
within some secret place.
13 Up, Lord, in hast prevent my foe,
and cast him at my feet:
Save thou my soule from the ill man,
and with thy sword him smite.
14 Deliver me Lord by thy power,
out of these tyrants hands:
Which now so long time raigned have,
and kept us in their bands.
15 I meane from worldly men, to whom
all worldly goods are rise:
That have no hope nor part of joy,
but in this present life.
16 Thou of thy store their bellies fil'st
with pleasure to their mind:
Their children have enough, and leave
to theirs the rest behind.
17 But I shall with pure conscience
behold thy gracious face:
So when I wake I shall be full
of thine image and grace.
Exaudi Domine
Al despertar me saciaré de tu semblante, Señor (Lord, when your glory appears, my joy, my joy will be full)
Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 Topics: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time C; 32º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario C Used With Tune: [Al despertar me saciaré de tu semblante, Señor]
Al despertar me saciaré de tu semblante, Señor (Lord, when your glory appears, my joy, my joy will be full)
Lord, when your glory appears
Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 First Line: Lord, hear a cause that is just Topics: Eucharistic Celebration (Mass) Responsorial Psalms Used With Tune: [Lord, hear a cause that is just]
Lord, when your glory appears
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,621 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 Topics: Healing; Jesus, the Way, the Truth, the Life; Name of Jesus Used With Tune: ST. PETER
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
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: Psalm 17 Topics: Aniversary of Parish/Church; Bread; Gathering of the Community; Jacob; Pilgrimage; Prayer; Trust Used With Tune: SALZBURG
O God of Bethel, by Whose Hand
Jesus, Thy boundless love to me
Author: Paul Gerhardt; John Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 347 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 Topics: The Christian Life Love and Gratitude Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE
Jesus, Thy boundless love to me
Still, Still with Thee, When Purple Morning Breaketh
Author: Harriet Elizabeth (Beecher) Stowe Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 344 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 Lyrics: 1 Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh,
When the bird waketh, and the shadows flee;
Fairer than morning, lovelier than the daylight,
Dawns the sweet consciousness, I am with Thee!
2 Alone with Thee, amid the mystic shadows,
The solemn hush of nature newly born;
Alone with Thee, in breathless adoration,
In the calm dew and freshness of the morn.
3 When sinks the soul, subdued by toil, to slumber,
Its closing eye looks up to Thee in prayer;
Sweet the repose beneath the wings o’ershading,
But sweeter still, to wake and find Thee there.
4 So shall it be at last, in that bright morning,
When the soul waketh, and life’s shadows flee;
O for that hour when fairer than the dawning
Shall rise the glorious thought, I am with Thee!
Amen. Topics: Hope and Aspiration; Morning Used With Tune: WILLINGHAM
Still, Still with Thee, When Purple Morning Breaketh
My Savior First of All
Author: Frances J. Crosby Meter: 14.11.14.11 with refrain Appears in 241 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 First Line: When my lifework is ended, and I cross the swelling tide Refrain First Line: I shall know Him, I shall know Him Lyrics: 1 When my lifework is ended, and I cross the swelling tide,
When the bright and glorious morning I shall see;
I shall know my Redeemer when I reach the other side,
And His smile will be the first to welcome me.
Refrain:
I shall know Him, I shall know Him,
And redeemed by His side I shall stand,
I shall know Him, I shall know Him,
By the print of the nails in His hand.
2 Oh, the soul-thrilling rapture when I view His blessed face,
And the luster of His kindly beaming eye;
How my full heart will praise Him for the mercy, love and grace,
That prepare for me a mansion in the sky. [Refrain]
3 Oh, the dear ones in glory, how they beckon me to come,
And our parting at the river I recall;
To the sweet vales of Eden they will sing my welcome home;
But I long to meet my Savior first of all. [Refrain]
4 Through the gates to the city in a robe of spotless white,
He will lead me where no tears will ever fall;
In the glad song of ages I shall mingle with delight;
But I long to meet my Savior first of all. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus/Savior Used With Tune: [When my lifework is ended, and I cross the swelling tide] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/My_Savior_First_of_All); Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (43)
My Savior First of All
Come, My Soul, You Must Be Waking
Author: Thomas Arnold; Henry J. Buckoll; Friedrich R. L. von Canitz (1654-1699) Meter: 8.4.7 D Appears in 235 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, you must be waking.
Now is breaking
O'er the earth another day.
Come to him who made this splendor;
May you render
All your feeble strength can pay.
2 Gladly hail the light returning;
Ready burning
Be the incense of your powers.
For the night is safely ended;
God has tended
With his care your helpless hours.
3 Pray that he may prosper ever
Each endeavor
When your aim is good and true;
But that he may ever thwart you,
And convert you,
When you evil would pursue.
4 Only God's free gifts abuse not,
Light refuse not,
But his Spirit's voice obey;
You with him shall dwell, beholding
Light enfolding
All things in unclouded day.
Amen. Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship; Service for the Lord's Day After Creed; Other Observances Christian Education Used With Tune: MEINE ARMUTH
Come, My Soul, You Must Be Waking
His Way with Thee
Author: C. S. N. Appears in 227 hymnals Scripture: Psalms 1-150 First Line: Would you live for Jesus, and be always pure and good Refrain First Line: His power can make you what you ought to be Used With Tune: [Would you live for Jesus, and be always pure and good]
His Way with Thee
He Is So Precious to Me
Author: Charles H. Gabriel Appears in 161 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 First Line: So precious is Jesus, my Savior, my King Refrain First Line: For He is so precious to me Lyrics: 1 So precious is Jesus, my Savior, my King,
His praise all the day long with rapture I sing;
To Him in my weakness for strength I can cling,
For He is so precious to me.
Chorus:
For He is so precious to me,
For He is so precious to me;
’Tis heaven below my Redeemer to know,
For He is so precious to me.
2 He stood at my heart’s door ’mid sunshine and rain,
And patiently waited an entrance to gain;
What shame that so long He entreated in vain,
For He is so precious to me. (Chorus)
3 I stand on the mountain of blessing at last,
No cloud in the heavens a shadow to cast;
His smile is upon me, the valley is past,
For He is so precious to me. (Chorus)
4 I praise Him because He appointed a place
Where some day, thro' faith in His wonderful grace,
I know I shall see Him, shall look on His face,
For He is so precious to me. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Character; Praise of Christ; Christ Character; Praise of Christ Used With Tune: [So precious is Jesus, my Savior, my King]
He Is So Precious to Me
All ye gentiles, praise the Lord
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 113 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 Lyrics:
All ye gentiles, praise the Lord,
All ye lands, your voices raise;
Heaven and earth, with loud accord,
Praise the Lord, for ever praise.
For His truth and mercy stand,
Past, and present, and to be,
Like the years of His right hand,
Like His own eternity.
Praise Him, ye who know his love,
Praise Him from the depths beneath,
Praise Him in the heights above;
Praise your Maker all that breathe.
Topics: Gentiles exhorted to praise God
All ye gentiles, praise the Lord
"My springs in thee"
Author: James Edmeston Appears in 76 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 First Line: Fountain of grace, rich, full, and free Lyrics: 1 Fountain of grace, rich, full, and free,
What need I, that is not in thee?
Full pardon, strength to meet the day,
And peace which none can take away.
2 Doth sickness fill my heart with fear,
'Tis sweet to know that thou art near;
Am I with dread of justice tried,
'Tis sweet to know that Christ hath died.
3 In life, thy promises of aid
Forbid my heart to be afraid;
In death, peace gently vails the eyes,--
Christ rose, and I shall surely rise. Topics: Christ Fountain; Christ Resurrection of; Christians Privileges; Comfort; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Used With Tune: PARK STREET
"My springs in thee"
We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight
Author: Henry Alford (1810-1871) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 72 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 Lyrics: 1 We walk by faith and not by sight:
no gracious words we hear
from him who spoke as none e’er spoke,
but we believe him near.
2 We may not touch his hands and side,
nor follow where he trod;
but in his promise we rejoice,
and cry, “My Lord and God!”
3 Help then, O Lord, our unbelief,
and may our faith abound,
to call on you when you are near,
and seek where you are found:
4 that, when our life of faith is done,
in realms of clearer light
we may behold you as you are
with full and endless sight.
Topics: Easter (season); Easter (second Sunday); Thomas Used With Tune: SHANTI
We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight
Enthroned is Jesus Now
Author: T. J. Judkin; I. Watts Appears in 71 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 Refrain First Line: There with the glorified Topics: Heaven; Resurrection Used With Tune: [Enthroned is Jesus now]
Enthroned is Jesus Now
Author of Life Divine
Author: John Wesley (1703-1791) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 Lyrics: 1 Author of life divine,
who hast a table spread,
furnished with mystic wine
and everlasting bread,
preserve the life thyself hast given,
preserve the life thyself hast given,
and feed and train us up for heaven.
2 Our needy souls sustain
with fresh supplies of love,
till all thy life we gain,
and all thy fullness prove,
and, strengthened by thy perfect grace,
and, strengthened by thy perfect grace,
behold without a veil thy face. Topics: Eucharist; Eucharist Used With Tune: RHOSYMEDRE
Author of Life Divine
Resurrection sure
Author: Ray Palmer Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 First Line: When downward to the darksome tomb Lyrics: 1 When downward to the darksome tomb
I thoughtful turn my eyes,
Frail nature trembles at the gloom
And anxious fears arise.
2 Why shrinks my soul?--in death's embrace
Once Jesus captive slept:
And angels, hovering o'er the place,
His lowly pillow kept.
3 Thus shall they guard my sleeping dust,
And, as the Saviour rose,
The grave again shall yield her trust,
And end my deep repose.
4 My Lord, before to glory gone,
Shall bid me come away;
And calm and bright shall break the dawn
Of heaven's eternal day.
5 Then let my faith each fear dispel,
And gild with light the grave;
To him my loftiest praises swell,
Who died, from death to save. Topics: Asleep in Jesus; Death Used With Tune: ST. AGES
Resurrection sure
Is It for Me?
Author: F. R. H. Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 First Line: Is it for me, dear Savior Used With Tune: [Is it for me, dear Savior]
Is It for Me?
O 'tis a lovely thing to see
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 Lyrics:
O 'tis a lovely thing to see
A man of prudent heart,
Whose thoughts, and lips, and life agree
To act a useful part.
When envy, strife, and wars begin
In little angry souls,
Mark how the sons of peace come in,
And quench the kindling coals.
Their minds are humble, mild, and meek,
Nor let their fury rise;
Nor passion moves their lips to speak,
Nor pride exalts their eyes.
Their frame is prudence mixed with love,
Good works fulfil their day;
They join the serpent with the dove,
But cast the sting away.
Such was the Savior of mankind,
Such pleasures he pursued;
His flesh and blood were all refined,
His soul divinely good.
Lord, can these plants of virtue grow
In such a heart as mine?
Thy grace my nature can renew,
And make my soul like thine.
Topics: Saints and Sinners' portion; Sinner and saint's portion; Portion of saints and sinners; Courage in death; Death courage in it; Resurrection of the saints; Death of saints and sinners; Despair and hope in death; Grace tried by afflictions; Heaven of separate souls and resurrection; Hope and despair in death; Separate souls, heaven; Souls in separate state
O 'tis a lovely thing to see
The Transforming Vision of God
Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 First Line: My God, the visits of thy face Lyrics:
I. My God, the visits of thy face
Afford superior joy,
To all the flatt'ring world can give,
Or mortal hopes employ.
II. But clouds and darkness intervene,
My brightest joys decline,
And earth's fay trifles oft ensnare
This wand'ring heart of mine.
III. Lord, guide this wand'ring heart to thee;
Unsatisfied I stray:
Break thro' the shades of sense and sin,
With thine enliv'ning ray.
IV. O let thy beams resplendent shine,
And ev'ry cloud remove;
Transform my pow'rs, and fit my soul
For happier scenes above.
V. There Jesus reigns! may I be cloth'd
With his divine array;
And when I close these eyes in death,
Awake to endless day:
VI. To endless day! To perfect life!
To bliss without alloy!
Where not the least faint cloud shall rise,
To intercept the joy:
VII. To view, unveil'd, thy radiant face,
Thou everlasting fair!
And chang'd to spotless purity,
Thy glorious likeness wear:
VIII. To feast, with ever new delight,
On uncreated good;
And drink full satisfying draughts
Of pleasure's sacred flood.
IX. O bliss too big for mortal thought!
It awes, and yet inspires:
Fain would my soul, unfetter'd, rise
In more intense desires.
X. Lord, raise my faith, my hope, my heart,
To those transporting joys;
Then shall I scorn each little snare,
Which this vain world employs:
XI. Then, tho' I sink in death's cold sleep,
I shall awake to bliss,
And in the likeness of my God,
Find endless happiness.
The Transforming Vision of God
O food to pilgrims given
Author: Athelstan Riley, 1858-1945 Meter: 7.7.6.7.7.6 Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 Topics: Holy Communion; Proper 13 Year A; Proper 13 Year B Used With Tune: INNSBRUCK Text Sources: Latin, 17th century
O food to pilgrims given
Lift up your eyes to th' heavenly seats
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 Lyrics:
Lift up your eyes to th' heav'nly seats
Where your Redeemer stays;
Kind Intercessor, there he sits,
And loves, and pleads, and prays.
'Twas well, my soul, he died for thee,
And shed his vital blood;
Appeased stern justice on the tree,
And then arose to God.
Petitions now, and praise may rise,
And saints their off'rings bring;
The Priest, with his own sacrifice,
Presents them to the King.
[Let papists trust what names they please,
Their saints and angels boast;
We've no such advocates as these,
Nor pray to th' heav'nly host.]
Jesus alone shall bear my cries
Up to his Father's throne;
He, dearest Lord! perfumes my sighs,
And sweetens every groan.
[Ten thousand praises to the King,
"Hosannah in the highest!"
Ten thousand thanks our spirits bring
To God and to his Christ.]
Topics: Saints and Sinners' portion; Sinner and saint's portion; Portion of saints and sinners; Courage in death; Death courage in it; Resurrection of the saints; Death of saints and sinners; Despair and hope in death; Grace tried by afflictions; Heaven of separate souls and resurrection; Hope and despair in death; Separate souls, heaven; Souls in separate state
Lift up your eyes to th' heavenly seats
"Into thine hand"
Author: Edgar A. Bowring Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 First Line: When my last hour is close at hand Lyrics: 1 When my last hour is close at hand,
My last and journey taken,
Do thou, Lord Jesus! by me stand;
Let me not be forsaken:
O Lord! my spirit I resign
Into thy loving hands divine;
'Tis safe within thy keeping.
2 Countless as sands upon the shore,
My sins may then appall me;
Yet, though my conscience vex me sore,
Despair shall not enthrall me;
For as I draw my latest breath,
I'll think, Lord Christ! upon thy death;
And there find consolation.
3 I shall not in the grave remain,
Since thou death's bonds hast severed:
By hope with thee to rise again,
From fear of death delivered,
I'll come to thee, where'er thou art,--
Live with thee, from thee never part;
Therefore I die in rapture.
4 And so to Jesus Christ I'll go,
My longing arms extending;
So fall asleep in slumber deep,
Slumber that knows no ending;
Till Jesus Christ, God's only Son,
Opens the gates of bliss, leads on
To heaven, to life eternal. Topics: Asleep in Jesus; Death Used With Tune: JUDGMENT
"Into thine hand"
O Lord, Thou Judge of All the Earth
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 Lyrics: 1 O Lord, thou Judge of all the earth,
to whom all vengeance doth belong,
arise and show thy glory forth,
requite the proud, condemn the wrong.
2 How long, O Lord, in boastful pride
shall wicked men triumphant stand?
How long shall they afflict thy saints
and scorn thy wrath, thy dreadful hand?
3 Be wise, ye fools and brutish men;
shall not he see, who formed the eye?
Shall not he hear, who formed the ear,
and judge, who reigneth, God Most High?
4 The Lord will judge in righteousness,
from him all truth and knowledge flow;
the foolish thoughts of wicked men,
how vain they are the Lord doth know.
5 That man is blest whom thou, O Lord,
with chast'ning hand dost teach thy will,
for in the day when sinners fall,
that man in peace abideth still.
6 Unless the Lord had been my help,
my life had quickly passed away;
but when my foot had almost slipped,
O Lord, thy mercy was my stay. Topics: Doubt; God His Justice; Chastisement; Danger of Delay; Imprecatory Psalms; Pride Used With Tune: THE KING'S MAJESTY Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912; alt. 1961
O Lord, Thou Judge of All the Earth
I Shall be Satisfied
Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 First Line: Lord, through all the generations Used With Tune: [Lord, through all the generations]
I Shall be Satisfied
I With You Would Begin
Author: Lina Sandell, 1832-1903; A. Samuel Wallgren, 1885-1940 Meter: 12.9.12.9.9 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 First Line: I with you would begin, O my Savior so dear Topics: Aspiration; Following and Serving; God Faithfulness; Guidance in Pilgrimage; Heritage Hymns; Times and Seasons; Work and Leisure Used With Tune: BEGYNNELSE
I With You Would Begin
Eternal Lord of Love, Behold Your Church
Author: Thomas H. Cain (1931-) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 Topics: Ash Wednesday; Exodus; Lent (season) Used With Tune: FENN HOUSE
Eternal Lord of Love, Behold Your Church
Awake, and Satisfied
Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 First Line: Awake, for the voice is divine Refrain First Line: O blessed that waking from sleep Used With Tune: [Awake, for the voice is divine]
Awake, and Satisfied
This is the doctrine christians need
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 Lyrics: 1 This is the doctrine christians need,
To know and firmly b'lieve;
That Jesus Christ will raise the dead,
And cause them all to live.
2 This will support and bear them up,
In trouble, war and strife;
For this affords a living hope
Of everlasting life.
3 Has Jesus died and rose again?
Then it must needs be true:
That these, our hopes, are not in vain!
We shall be raised too.
4 The Lord from heaven shall appear,
With ang'lic hosts around;
And all the dead, his voice shall hear,
Wak'd by the trumpet sound.
5 Then shall our bodies be renew'd
And fitted to embrace
The glorious presence of our God!
And to behold his face.
6 How happy will the righteous be
When raised from the dust:
From all distress and labour free,
And number'd with the just.
7 What glorious views beyond the grave!
Is by this doctrine giv'n;
What comforts faithful souls can have!
Who seek the joys of heav'n.
Topics: 25th Sunday after Trinity
This is the doctrine christians need
When All Is Ended
Author: Brian Wren Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17:15 First Line: When all is ended, time and troubles past Lyrics: 1 When all is ended, time and troubles past,
shall all be mended, sin and death out-cast?
In hope we sing, and hope to sing at last:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 As in the night, when lightning flickers free,
and gives a glimpse of distant hill and tree,
each flash of good discloses what will be:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 Against all hope, our weary times have known
wars ended, peace declared, compassion shown,
great days of freedom, tyrants overthrown:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 Then do not cheat the poor, who long for bread,
with dream-worlds in the sky or in the head,
but sing of slaves set free, and children fed:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
5 With earthy faith we sing a song of heaven:
all life fulfilled, all loved, all wrong forgiven.
Christ is our sign of hope, for Christ is risen:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
6 With all creation, pain and anger past,
evil exhausted, love supreme at last,
alive in God, we’ll sing an unsurpassed
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Topics: Hope; Justice; A New Heaven and a New Earth; World Peace Used With Tune: YOGANANDA
When All Is Ended
My Trustful Thought
Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 First Line: Forever in my trustful thought Refrain First Line: When all the weary night is past Used With Tune: [Forever in my trustful thought]
My Trustful Thought
Psalm 17: Lord, When Your Glory Appears
Author: Roy James Stewart Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 17 First Line: Hear, O Lord, a just suit Refrain First Line: Lord, when yhour glory appears Topics: Ordinary Time Thirty-Second Sunday Used With Tune: [Hear, O Lord, a just suit]
Psalm 17: Lord, When Your Glory Appears
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