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Pardoning Love

Author: Steele Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 316 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:22 First Line: How oft, alas, this wretched heart Lyrics: 1 How oft, alas, this wretched heart Has wander'd from the Lord! How oft my roving thoughts depart Forgetful of his word! 2 Yet sovereign mercy calls, "return:" Dear Lord, and may I come! My vile ingratitude I mourn; O take the wanderer home. 3 And canst thou, wilt thou yet forgive, And bid my crimes remove? And shall a pardon'd rebel live To speak thy wondrous love! 4 Almighty grace, thy healing power How glorious, how divine! That can to life and bliss restore So vile a heart as mine. 5 Thy pardoning love, so free, so sweet, Dear Savior, I adore; Oh, keep me at thy sacred feet, And let me rove no more. Topics: Scripture Doctrines and Blessings Pardon; Pardoning Love

The wanderer recalled

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 536 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:22 First Line: Return, O wanderer, return Topics: The Sinner Inviting Used With Tune: RETURN

God's absence deprecated

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 361 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:22 First Line: O thou, whose mercy hears Topics: Humiliation Backslidings Lamented

The Lord Jehovah reigns

Author: Watts Appears in 267 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:4 Lyrics: 1 The Lord Jehovah reigns, His throne is build on high; The garments he assumes Are light and majesty; His glories shine with beams so bright, Nor mortal eye can bear the sight. 2 The thunders of his hand Keep the wide world in awe; His wrath and justice stand, To guard his holy law; And where his love resolves to bless, His truth confirms and seals the grace. 3 Through all his perfect work, Surprising wisdom shines; Confounds the powers of hell, And breaks their cursed designs: Strong is his arm--and shall fulfill His great decrees, his sovereign will. 4 And can this mighty King Of glory condescend-- And will he write his name, My Father and my Friend? I love his name, I love his word; Join, all my powers, and praise the Lord. Topics: Attributes of God Justice; God Reigns

The goodness of God acknowledged in giving Pastors after his own heart

Author: Dr. Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15 First Line: Shepherd of Israel, thou dost keep Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of Israel, thou dost keep With constant care thy humble sheep; By the inferior pastors rise To feed our souls, and bless our eyes. 2 To all thy churches such impart, Modell'd by thy own gracious heart; Whose courage, watchfulness and love, Men may attest, and God approve. 3 Fed by their active tender care, Healthful may all thy sheep appear; And, by their fair example led, The way to Zion's pastures tread! 4 Here hast thou listen'd to our vows, And scatter'd blessings on thy house; Thy saints are succour'd and no more As sheep without a guide deplore. 5 Completely heal each former stroke And bless the shepherd and the flock; Confirm the hopes thy mercies raise, And own this tribute of our praise. Topics: The Church Ordination; Ordination hymns

Father, in my life's young morning

Author: Thos. MacKellar Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:4 Used With Tune: GORTON

Seek Him while he may be found

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 111 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:4 First Line: My son, know thou the Lord Topics: The Sinner Inviting

Restore my peace

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 59 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:22 First Line: O Jesus! full of grace Topics: Humiliation Backslidings Lamented Used With Tune: TIOGA

Lord, I approach the mercy-seat

Author: Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 612 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:22 Lyrics: 1 Lord, I approach the mercy-seat, Where thou dost answer prayer; There humbly fall before thy feet-- For none can perish there. 2 Thy promise is my only plea; With this I venture nigh; Thou callest burdened souls to thee, And such, O Lord, am I. 3 Bowed down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely pressed; By wars without, and fears within, I come to thee for rest. 4 Be thou my shield and hiding-place; That, sheltered near thy side, I may rejoice in Jesus' grace-- In Jesus crucified. 5 Oh, wondrous love!--to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners, such as I, Might plead thy gracious name. Topics: The Christian System Repentance and Faith; Pleading His Gracious Name

Give to Our God Immortal Praise

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 320 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:12 Lyrics: 1 Give to our God immortal praise; mercy and truth are all his ways: wonders of grace to God belong; repeat his mercies in your song. 2 He built the earth, he spread the sky, and fixed the starry lights on high: wonders of grace to God belong; repeat his mercies in your song. 3 He fills the sun with morning light; he bids the moon direct the night: his mercies ever shall endure, when suns and moons shall shine no more. 4 He sent His Son with power to save from guilt and darkness and the grave: wonders of grace to God belong; repeat his mercies in your song. 5 Through this vast world he guides our feet, and leads us to his heavenly seat: his mercies ever shall endure, when this our world shall be no more. Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Sweet communion

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 313 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:4 First Line: Blest are the sons of peace Topics: Christian Fellowship Communion of Saints

'Whosoever will! whosoever will!'

Author: P. P. Bliss Meter: 10.11.11.7 with refrain Appears in 306 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:22 First Line: Whosoever heareth, shout, shout the sound Used With Tune: WHOSOEVER HEARETH

Tho' Your Sins Be as Scarlet

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 242 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:12 First Line: "Tho' your sins be as scarlet Lyrics: 1 "Tho' your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Tho' your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Tho' they be red like crimson, They shall be as wool!" "Tho' your sins be as scarlet, Tho' your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow, They shall be as white as snow." 2 Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! He is great compassion, And of wondrous love; Hear the voice that entreats you, Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! O return ye unto God! 3 He'll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more; He'll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more; "Look unto Me, ye people," Saith the Lord your God! He'll forgive your transgressions He'll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more, And remember them no more. Topics: Admonition; Choir; Admonition; Choir Used With Tune: ["Tho' your sins be as scarlet]

With humble heart and tongue

Appears in 162 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:4 Used With Tune: LOTTIE

Take Me, O my Father!

Author: Ray Palmer Appears in 145 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:4 First Line: Take me, O my Father, take me! Topics: Repentance Used With Tune: [Take me, O my Father, take me]

Return, O wanderer, to thy home

Author: Thomas Hastings Meter: 8.6.8.6.4 Appears in 142 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:12-22 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Gospel - Offered Used With Tune: INVITATION

God Is Calling the Prodigal

Author: Charles H. Gabriel Appears in 121 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:12-14 First Line: God is calling the prodigal: come without delay Topics: Invitation Used With Tune: [God is calling the prodigal: come without delay]

Blessedness of adoption

Appears in 117 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:4 First Line: And can my heart aspire so high Topics: The Christian Life Adoption and Assurance

Love for All

Author: Samuel Longfellow Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 100 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:12-14 First Line: Love for all - and can it be? Topics: Confession of Sin; Forgiveness; God Love Used With Tune: HORTON

Pastors after thine own heart

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15 First Line: Jesus, thy wand'ring sheep, behold! Topics: Institutions of the Gospel The Ministry

When in Our Hour of Utmost Need

Author: Paul Eber (1511-1569); Catherine Winkworth (1829-1878) Appears in 64 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:25 Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Seasons, Days, Services National Repentance and Confession of Sin Used With Tune: BERA

How long shall dreams of creature-bliss

Author: Doddridge Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:23 Topics: Afflictions and Changes of Life

The spirit of adoption

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:4 First Line: Father, I wait before thy throne Topics: The Christian Life Adoption and Assurance

Jesus Towaoŋṡida kiŋ

Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Jeremiah 3:12 Topics: The Christian Life Joy Used With Tune: WILMOT Text Sources: From "Book of Common Praise" by permission of A. S. Barnes & Co.

No Other Guide

Author: Grace J. Frances Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Jeremiah 3:4 First Line: Come, my Redeemer, come Refrain First Line: Hold Thou me up Lyrics: 1 Come, my Redeemer, come, Be Thou my stay, And thro' life’s rugged path Direct my way. Refrain: Hold Thou me up, O keep me near Thy side; I ask no other help, No other guide. 2 Come, my Redeemer, come, My only rest, And dwell within my heart A constant guest. [Refrain] 3 Come, my Redeemer, come, I shall not fear The storms that o’er me break If Thou art near. [Refrain] 4 Come, my Redeemer, come, My faith increase, And hush these longing sighs To perfect peace. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Come, my Redeemer, come]

Song of the Prophets

Author: Michael Morgan Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Jeremiah 1-52 First Line: In ages past the mighty Lord Topics: Biblical Names and Places Amos; Biblical Names and Places Daniel; Biblical Names and Places Ezekiel; Biblical Names and Places Habakkuk; Biblical Names and Places Haggai; Biblical Names and Places Hosea; Biblical Names and Places Isaiah; Biblical Names and Places Jeremiah; Biblical Names and Places Joel; Biblical Names and Places Jonah; Biblical Names and Places Malachi; Biblical Names and Places Micah; Biblical Names and Places Nahum; Biblical Names and Places Obadiah; Biblical Names and Places Zechariah; Biblical Names and Places Zephaniah; Covenant Faithfulness Used With Tune: STAR OF COUNTY DOWN

Blest Are the Innocents

Author: Sylvia Dunstan Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15-17 First Line: Blest are the innocents, Bethlehem's own Topics: Biblical Names and Places Rachel; Church Year Christmas; Church Year Epiphany; Lament Community; Poverty and Oppression Used With Tune: BETA

O what amazing love

Meter: Irregular Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Jeremiah 3:4

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