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Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Author: Thomas O. Chisholm Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 182 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 First Line: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father Lyrics: 1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
there is no shadow of turning with thee;
thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
as thou hast been thou forever wilt be.
Refrain:
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
all I have needed thy hand hath provided.
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
2 Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
join with all nature in manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. [Refrain]
3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide,
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow–
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain]
Topics: Walk with God; Assurance; Creation; Faithfulness of God; Forgiveness; Hope; Mercy; Providence; Redemption; Walk with God Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Hymn 81
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 613 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:23 First Line: God, how endless is thy love! Lyrics:
God, how endless is thy love!
Thy gifts are every evening new;
And morning mercies from above
Gently distil like early dew.
Thou spread'st the curtains of the night,
Great guardian of my sleeping hours;
Thy sovereign word restores the light,
And quickens all my drowsy powers.
I yield my powers to thy command,
To thee I consecrate my days;
Perpetual blessings from thine hand
Demand perpetual songs of praise.
Hymn 81
New Every Morning Is the Love
Author: John Keble Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 361 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:23 Lyrics: 1 New ev'ry morning is the love
our waking and uprising prove;
through sleep and darkness safely brought,
restored to life, and pow'r, and thought.
2 New mercies each returning day
hover around us while we pray;
new perils past, new sins forgiv'n,
new thoughts of God, new hopes of heav'n.
3 If on our daily course our mind
be set to hallow all we find,
new treasures still of countless price
God will provide for sacrifice.
4 The trivial round, the common task
will furnish all we need or ask:
room to deny ourselves, a road
to bring us daily nearer God.
5 Seek we no more; content with these,
let present rapture, comfort, ease
as God shall bid them, come and go--
the secret, this, of rest below.
6 Only, O Lord, in thy dear love
fit us for perfect rest above,
and help us this and every day
to live more nearly as we pray.
Topics: Devotion Used With Tune: MELCOMBE
New Every Morning Is the Love
Morning Has Broken
Author: Eleanor Farjeon Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Creation; Particular Times of Worship Morning; Adoration and Praise; Children's Choir Selections; Creation; Morning Prayer; Nature; Opening Hymns; Service Music Greeting/Call to Worship Used With Tune: BUNESSAN
Morning Has Broken
All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Author: Peronett Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,419 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:19 Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown him Lord of all.
2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race,
A remnant weak and small,
Hail him who saves you by his grace,
And crown him Lord of all.
3 Ye Gentile sinners, ne'er forget
The wormwood and the gall;
Go, spread your trophies at his feet,
And crown him Lord of all.
4 Let every kindred, every tribe,
On this terrestrial ball,
To him all majesty ascribe,
And crown him Lord of all.
5 Oh, that with yonder sacred throng
We at his feet may fall!
We'll join the everlasting song,
And crown him Lord of all. Topics: Christ Intercession and Reign; The Coronation
All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Every Morning Mercies New
Author: G. Phillimore, 1821-1884 Appears in 153 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 First Line: Ev'ry morning mercies new Topics: Public Worship Morning Used With Tune: KELSO
Every Morning Mercies New
'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them, Lord, to thee
Author: Henry Montague Butler (1833-1918) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:41 Lyrics: 1 'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them, Lord, to thee;
here at thy feet none other may we see:
'Lift up your hearts!' Even so, with one accord,
we lift them up, we lift them to the Lord.
2 Above the level of the former years,
the mire of sin, the slough of guilty fears,
the mist of doubt, the blight of love's decay,
O Lord of light, lift all our hearts today!
3 Lift every gift that thou thyself hast given;
low lies the best till lifted up to heaven:
low lie the bounding heart, the teeming brain,
till, sent from God, they mount to God again.
4 Then, as the trumpet-call in after years,
'Lift up your hearts!' rings pealing in our ears,
still shall those hearts respond with full accord,
'We lift them up, we lift them to the Lord!' Topics: Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; The Church Celebrates Holy Communion; Dedication of people; Despair and Trouble; Holy Communion Used With Tune: WOODLANDS
'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them, Lord, to thee
God of Our Life
Author: Hugh T. Kerr Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Appears in 51 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22 First Line: God of our life, through all the circling years Lyrics: 1 God of our life, through all the circling years,
we trust in you;
in all the past, through all our hopes and fears,
your hand we view.
With each new day, when morning lifts the veil,
we own your mercies, Lord, which never fail.
2 God of the past, our times are in your hand;
with us abide.
Lead us by faith to hope's true Promised Land;
be now our guide.
With you to bless, the darkness shines as light,
and faith's fair vision changes into sight.
3 God of the coming years, thro' paths unknown
we follow you;
when we are strong, Lord, leave us not alone;
our faith renew.
Be now for us in life our daily bread,
our heart's true home when all our years have sped. Topics: Passing Days; God Faithfulness; God Guide; Trust; Changing Year Used With Tune: SANDON
God of Our Life
Countless Mercies
Author: Flora Kirkland Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:32 First Line: Are you heavy-laden and with sorrow tried? Refrain First Line: Countless mercies! such a boundless store Lyrics: 1 Are you heavy-laden and with sorrow tried?
Stop and look to Jesus, Helper, Friend and Guide;
Think of all his mercies; such a boundless store!
Tears will change to praises as you count them o’er.
Refrain:
Countless mercies! such a boundless store!
Countless mercies! pressed and running o’er!
Countless mercies! try to count them o’er
Till you gaze in wonder at your boundless store.
2 Think of hidden dangers he hath brought you thro’;
Think of all the burdens he hath borne for you;
Count his words of comfort in your deepest need;
Count the times when Jesus proved a Friend indeed. [Refrain]
3 Does your pathway darken ‘neath a cloud of fear?
Count your many mercies; dry each bitter tear.
Even ‘mid the shadows trust him without fear;
“Home will be the sweeter for the dark down here.” [Refrain]
4 As he looks from heaven now on you and me,
Don’t you know he chooseth what each day shall be?
Trust his loving wisdom, though the hot tears start,
Give to him the incense of a grateful heart. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Are you heavy-laden and with sorrow tried?]
Countless Mercies
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus in the Morning
Meter: Irregular Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:23 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Jesus, Jesus in the morning,
Jesus in the noontime;
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus when the sun goes down!
2 Praise him, praise him, praise him in the morning,
praise him in the noontime;
praise him, praise him, praise him when the sun goes down!
3 Love him, love him, love him in the morning,
love him in the noontime;
love him, love him, love him when the sun goes down!
4 Serve him, serve him, serve him in the morning,
serve him in the noontime;
serve him, serve him, serve him when the sun goes down!
5 Jesus, Jesus, Jesus in the morning,
Jesus in the noontime;
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus when the sun goes down! Topics: Choruses, Refrains; Passing Days; Love Our Love of Christ Used With Tune: JESUS IN THE MORNING Text Sources: Afro-American folk song
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus in the Morning
By Gracious Powers
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000; Dietrich Bonhöffer, 1906-1945 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:23 First Line: By gracious pow'rs so wonderfully sheltered Lyrics: 1 By gracious pow'rs so wonderfully sheltered,
and confidently waiting come what may,
we know that God is with us night and morning,
and never fails to greet us each new day.
2 Yet is this heart by its old foe tormented,
still evil days bring burdens hard to bear;
Oh, give our frightened souls the sure salvation,
for which, O Lord, you taught us to prepare.
3 And when this cup you give is filled to brimming
with bitter suffering, hard to understand,
we take it thankfully and without trembling
out of so good and so beloved a hand.
4 Yet when again in this same world you give us
the joy we had, the brightness of your sun,
we shall remember all the days we lived through
and our whole life shall then be yours alone.
5 By gracious pow'rs so faithfully protected,
so quietly, so wonderfully near,
I'll live each day in hope, with you beside me,
and go with you through every coming year. Used With Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA
By Gracious Powers
Grande Es Tu Fidelidad
Author: Thomas O. Chisholm; H. T. Reza Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 First Line: Oh Dios eterno, tu misericordia Refrain First Line: ¡Oh, tu fidelidad! ¡Oh, tu fidelidad! Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS
Grande Es Tu Fidelidad
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Author: Augustus Montague Toplady (1740-1778) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2,899 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:49 Lyrics: 1 Rock of ages cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy riven side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure,
cleanse me from its guilt and power.
2 Not the labours of my hands
can fulfill thy law's demands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears for ever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save, and thou alone.
3 Nothing in my hand I bring,
simply to thy cross I cling;
naked, come to thee for dress;
helpless, look to thee for grace;
stained by sin, to thee I fly;
wash me, Saviour, or I die.
4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
when my eyelids close in death,
when I soar through realms unknown,
see thee on thy judgement throne,
Rock of ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; Death and Bereavement; God in grace and mercy; God names and imags of Used With Tune: PETRA (REDHEAD No. 76)
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
O Worship the King
Author: Robert Grant, 1779-1838 Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 1,139 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:23 First Line: O worship the King, all glorious above Lyrics: 1 O worship the King, all-glorious above,
O gratefully sing his power and his love;
our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days,
pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise.
2 O tell of his might, O sing of his grace,
whose robe is the light, whose canopy space.
His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,
and dark is his path on the wings of the storm.
3 Thy bountiful care what tongue can recite?
It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;
it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,
and sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.
4 Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,
in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail;
thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end,
Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer and Friend. Used With Tune: LYONS
O Worship the King
When All Thy Mercies, O My God
Author: Joseph Addison (1672-1719) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 997 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:23-33 First Line: When all thy mercies, O my God Lyrics: 1 When all thy mercies, O my God,
my rising soul surveys,
transported with the view, I'm lost
in wonder, love, and praise.
2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul
thy tender care bestowed,
before my infant heart conceived
from whom those comforts flowed.
3 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
my daily thanks employ;
nor is the least a cheerful heart
that tastes those gifts with joy.
4 Through every period of my life
thy goodness I'll pursue;
and after death, in distant worlds
the glorious theme renew.
5 Through all eternity to thee
a joyful song I'll raise;
for O, eternity's too short
to utter all thy praise!
Topics: God Praise and Thanksgiving; Praise of God Used With Tune: ST. STEPHEN
When All Thy Mercies, O My God
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Author: Frederick W. Faber Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 900 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22 Lyrics: 1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy
like the wideness of the sea;
there’s a kindness in his justice
which is more than liberty.
2 There is welcome for the sinner
and more graces for the good;
there is mercy with the Savior;
there is healing in his blood.
3 For the love of God is broader
than the measure of our mind;
and the heart of the Eternal
is most wonderfully kind.
4 If our love were but more simple,
we would take him at his word,
and our lives would be illumined
by the presence of our Lord.
Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; God Justice; God Mercy; Love Our Love of God Used With Tune: WELLESLEY
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Now Thank We All Our God
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Martin Rinkart, 1586-1649 Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 687 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:41 Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God
with heart and hands and voices,
who wondrous things has done,
in whom his world rejoices;
who, from our mothers’ arms,
has blessed us on our way
with countless gifts of love,
and still is ours today.
2 O may this bounteous God
through all our life be near us,
with ever joyful hearts
and blessèd peace to cheer us;
and keep us in his grace
and guide us when perplexed,
and free us from all ills
in this world and the next.
3 All praise and thanks to God
the Father now be given,
the Son, and him who reigns
with them in highest heaven,
the one eternal God
whom earth and heaven adore;
for thus it was, is now,
and shall be evermore. Topics: Adoration Used With Tune: NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT
Now Thank We All Our God
O Holy Saviour
Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 8.8.8.6 Appears in 308 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:24 First Line: O Holy Saviour, Friend unseen Used With Tune: FLEMMING
O Holy Saviour
God, My Hope on You Is Founded
Author: Joachim Neander; Robert Seymour Bridges, 1844-1930 Meter: 8.7.8.7.3.3.7 Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-9 Topics: Hope; Praise of God; Trust Used With Tune: MICHAEL
God, My Hope on You Is Founded
God of the Bible
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Meter: 5.5.5.4 D with refrain Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:23 Refrain First Line: Fresh as the morning, sure as the sunrise Lyrics: 1 God of the Bible,
God in the Gospel,
hope seen in Jesus,
hope yet to come,
you are our center,
daylight or darkness,
freedom or prison,
you are our home.
Refrain:
Fresh as the morning,
sure as the sunrise,
God always faithful,
you do not change.
Fresh as the morning,
sure as the sunrise,
God always faithful,
you do not change.
2 God in our struggles,
God in our hunger,
suffering with us,
taking our part,
still you empower us,
mothering Spirit,
feeding, sustaining,
from your own heart. [Refrain]
3 Those without status,
those who are nothing,
you have made royal,
gifted with rights,
chosen as partners,
midwives of justice,
birthing new systems,
lighting new lights. [Refrain]
4 Not by your finger,
not by your anger
will our world order
change in a day,
but by your people,
fearless and faithful,
small paper lanterns,
lighting the way. [Refrain]
5 Hope we must carry,
shining and certain
through all our turmoil,
terror, and loss,
bonding us gladly
one to the other,
till our world changes
facing the cross. [Refrain]
Topics: Anger; Bonding; Change; Unchanging; Community; Darkness; Dawn; Human Empowerment; Faith; Feeding; Freedom and Liberation; Freshness; Goodness of God; Gospel (Good News); Hearts; Holy Bible; Holy Spirit; Home and Family; Hope; Hunger; Light; Loss; Morning; Mothers; Human Needs; Peoples; Power and Might; Prisoners; Righteousness; Strength and Courage; Struggles and Strife; Sun; Sustaining; Terrors; Timelessness; Turmoil; Wings; God's Nature; Anger; Bonding; Change; Unchanging; Community; Darkness; Dawn; Human Empowerment; Faith; Feeding; Freedom and Liberation; Freshness; Goodness of God; Gospel (Good News); Hearts; Holy Bible; Holy Spirit; Home and Family; Hope; Hunger; Light; Loss; Morning; Mothers; Human Needs; Peoples; Power and Might; Prisoners; Righteousness; Strength and Courage; Struggles and Strife; Sun; Sustaining; Terrors; Timelessness; Turmoil; Wings Used With Tune: FRESH AS THE MORNING
God of the Bible
Tu fidelidad (I Depend upon Your Faithfulness)
Author: Miguel Cassina; Andrew Donaldson Meter: 9.11.9.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 First Line: Tu fidelidad es grande (I depend upon your faithfulness) Topics: God's Faithfulness; Grateful Living; Time Used With Tune: TU FIDELIDAD
Tu fidelidad (I Depend upon Your Faithfulness)
Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun
Author: Thomas Ken Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 889 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:23 Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, and with the sun
Your daily stage of duty run;
Shake off dull sloth and joyful rise
To pay your morning sacrifice.
2 Wake and lift up thyself, my heart,
And with the angels bear thy part,
Who all night lone unwearied sing
High praise to the Eternal King.
3 Lord, I my vows to Thee renew,
Disperse my sins as morning dew;
Guard my first springs of tho't and will
And with Thyself my spirit fill.
4 Direct, control, suggest this day,
All I design or do or say;
That all my pow'rs with all their might
In Thy sole glory may unite.
5 Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen. Topics: Dedication of Life; Doxologies; Invitation to Consecration Used With Tune: MORNING HYMN
Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun
When Morning Gilds the Skies
Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 Appears in 699 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:23 Lyrics: 1 When morning gilds the skies,
my heart awaking cries,
may Jesus Christ be praised!
Alike at work and prayer
to Jesus I repair,
may Jesus Christ be praised!
2 Does sadness fill my mind?
A solace here I find,
may Jesus Christ be praised!
Or fades my earthly bliss?
My comfort still is this,
may Jesus Christ be praised!
3 The night becomes as day,
when from the heart we say,
may Jesus Christ be praised!
The powers of darkness fear
when this sweet chant they hear,
may Jesus Christ be praised!
4 Be this, while life is mine,
my canticle divine,
may Jesus Christ be praised!
Be this th'eternal song
through all the ages long,
may Jesus Christ be praised! Topics: Adoration Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI Text Sources: Katholisches Gesangbuch, 1828
When Morning Gilds the Skies
Sometimes a light surprises
Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 406 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26 Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises
the child of God who sings;
it is the Lord who rises
with healing in his wings;
when comforts are declining,
he grants the soul again
a season of clear shining
to cheer it after rain.
2 In holy contemplation,
we joyfully pursue
the theme of God’s salvation,
and find it ever new.
Set free from present sorrow,
we cheerfully can say:
'Now let the unknown morrow
bring with it what it may:
3 'it can bring with it nothing
but God will bear us through;
who gives the lilies clothing
will clothe his people, too;
beneath the spreading heavens
no creature but is fed,
and he who feeds the ravens
will give his children bread.'
4 Though vine nor fig-tree neither
their looked-for fruit should bear,
though all the field should wither,
nor flocks nor herds, be there,
yet, God the same abiding,
his praise shall tune my voice;
for while in him confiding
I cannot but rejoice.
Topics: Adversity; Confidence; Fear; Healing; Hope; Joy; Providence Used With Tune: PETITION
Sometimes a light surprises
God my all-sufficient portion
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 251 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:24 First Line: My God, my portion, and my love Topics: Rejoicing Communion with God Used With Tune: PAMPHYLIA
God my all-sufficient portion
Redeemed!
Author: Fanny J. Crosby (1820-1915) Meter: 9.8.9.8 with refrain Appears in 204 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:58 First Line: Redeemed! how I love to proclaim it! Reddemed by the blood of the Lamb Refrain First Line: Redeemed, redeemed Lyrics: 1 Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it!
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed through His infinite mercy,
His child and forever I am.
Refrain
Redeemed, redeemed,
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed, redeemed,
His child and forever I am.
2 Redeemed, and so happy in Jesus,
No language my rapture can tell;
I know that the light of His presence
With me doth continually dwell. [Refrain]
3 I know there’s a crown that is waiting
In yonder bright mansion for me;
And soon, with the saints made perfect,
At home with the Lord I shall be. [Refrain] Topics: Gospel Salvation and Redemption Used With Tune: [Redeemed! how I love to proclaim it!]
Redeemed!
Give of Your Best to the Master
Author: H. B. G. Appears in 179 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:27 Used With Tune: [Give of your best to the Master]
Give of Your Best to the Master
O Love of God, How Strong and True
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 110 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 Lyrics: 1 O love of God, how strong and true,
eternal and yet ever new,
uncomprehended and unbought,
beyond all knowledge and all thought.
2 O heavenly love, how precious still
in days of weariness and ill,
in nights of pain and helplessness,
to heal, to comfort, and to bless.
3 O wide embracing, wondrous love!
We read you in the sky above,
we read you in the earth below,
in seas that swell and streams that flow.
4 We read you in the flowers, the trees,
the freshness of the fragrant breeze,
the song of birds upon the wing,
the joy of summer and of spring.
5 We read you best in him who came
to bear for us the cross of shame,
sent by the Father from on high,
our life to live, our death to die.
6 We read your power to bless and save
even in the darkness of the grave;
still more in resurrection light
we read the fullness of your might.
7 O love of God, our shield and stay
through all the perils of our way;
eternal love, in you we rest,
forever safe, forever blest. Topics: God's Love; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration Used With Tune: WAREHAM
O Love of God, How Strong and True
Nun laßt uns gehn und treten
Author: P. Gerhard, 1606-1676 Appears in 92 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24 Topics: Jahreswechsel Neujahr
Nun laßt uns gehn und treten
And now, O Father, mindful of the love
Author: William Bright, 1824-1901 Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 92 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:25 Lyrics: 1 And now, O Father, mindful of the love
that bought us, once for all, on Calv'ry's tree,
and having with us him that pleads above,
we here present, we here spread forth to thee
that only off'ring perfect in thine eyes,
the one true, pure, immortal sacrifice.
2 Look, Father, look on his anointed face,
and only look on us as found in him;
look not on our misusings of thy grace,
our prayer so languid, and our faith so dim:
for lo, between our sins and their reward
we set the Passion of thy Son our Lord.
3 And then for those, our dearest and our best,
by this prevailing presence we appeal:
O fold them closer to thy mercy's breast,
O do thine utmost for their souls' true weal;
from tainting mischief keep them white and clear,
and crown thy gifts with strength to persevere.
4 And so we come: O draw us to thy feet,
most patient Saviour, who canst love us still;
and by this food, so aweful and so sweet,
deliver us from ev'ry touch of ill:
in thine own service make us glad and free,
and grant us never more to part with thee. Topics: Year A Proper 22; Year B Easter 2; Year B Proper 25; Year C Lent 5; Communion; Holy Communion; The Communion of Saints Used With Tune: UNDE ET MEMORES
And now, O Father, mindful of the love
Whate'er my God ordains is right
Author: S. Rodigast; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.8.8 Appears in 74 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:26 Topics: The Christian Life Trust and Resignation Used With Tune: BADEN
Whate'er my God ordains is right
O timely happy, timely wise
Author: John Keble Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 53 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 Topics: The Church Worship - Morning Used With Tune: MELCOMBE
O timely happy, timely wise
Put thou thy trust in God
Author: Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676); John Wesley (1703-1791) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26 Lyrics: 1 Put thou thy trust in God,
in duty's path go on;
walk in his strength with faith and hope,
so shall thy work be done.
2 Commit thy ways to him,
thy works into his hands,
and rest on his unchanging word,
who heaven and earth commands.
3 Though years on years roll on,
his covenant shall endure;
though clouds and darkness hide his path,
the promised grace is sure.
4 Give to the winds thy fears;
hope, and be undismayed:
God hears thy sighs and counts thy tears;
God shall lift up thy head.
5 Through waves and clouds and storms
his power will clear thy way:
wait thou his time; the darkest night
shall end in brightest day.
6 Leave to his sovereign sway
to choose and to command;
so shalt thou, wondering, own his way,
how wise, how strong his hand. Topics: Commitment; Devotion; Discipleship; Faith; God Will of; Grace; Sorrow; Trust and Confidence Used With Tune: DONCASTER
Put thou thy trust in God
O God Beyond All Praising
Author: Michael Perry, 1942-1996 Meter: 13.13.13.13.13.13 Appears in 34 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24 First Line: O God beyond all praising, we worship you today Lyrics: 1 O God beyond all praising,
we worship you today
and sing the love amazing
that songs cannot repay;
for we can only wonder
at every gift you send,
at blessings without number
and mercies without end;
we lift our hearts before you
and wait upon your Word,
we honor and adore you,
our great and mighty Lord.
2 Then hear, O gracious Savior,
accept the love we bring,
that we who know your favor
may serve you as our King;
and whether our tomorrows
be filled with good or ill,
we'll triumph through our sorrows
and rise to bless you still:
to marvel at your beauty
and glory in your ways,
and make a joyful duty
our sacrifice of praise. Used With Tune: THAXTED
O God Beyond All Praising
I Will Sing of the Mercies
Author: James H. Fillmore, 20th C.; Marie J. Post Meter: Irregular Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 First Line: I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever Topics: Choruses, Refrains; God Faithfulness; God Mercy; Praise of God; Scripture Hymns and Songs Used With Tune: FILLMORE
I Will Sing of the Mercies
Now the Silence
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919- Meter: Irregular Appears in 29 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:41 First Line: Now the silence, now the peace Lyrics: Now the silence
Now the peace
Now the empty hands uplifted
Now the kneeling
Now the plea
Now the Father's arms in welcome
Now the hearing
Now the power
Now the vessel brimmed for pouring
Now the body
Now the blood
Now the joyful celebration
Now the wedding
Now the songs
Now the heart forgiven leaping
Now the Spirit's visitation
Now the Son's epiphany
Now the Father's blessing
Now
Now
Now
Used With Tune: NOW
Now the Silence
Was Gott thut, das ist wohlgethan!
Author: B. Schmolk Appears in 26 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:24-26 Topics: Jahreszeiten Ernte
Was Gott thut, das ist wohlgethan!
Wait and Murmur Not
Author: W. H. Bellamy Appears in 21 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:26 First Line: O troubled heart, there is a home Refrain First Line: O. wait, meekly wait, and murmur not Lyrics: 1 O troubled heart, there is a home,
Beyond the reach of toil and care;
A home where changes never come,
Who would not fain be resting there?
Chorus:
O. wait, meekly wait, and murmur not,
O wait, meekly wait, and murmur not;
O, wait, O, wait,
O, wait, and murmur not.
2 Yet when bow'd down beneath the load
By heav’n allowed, thine earthly lot;
Look up! thoul’t reach that sweet abode,
Wait, meekly wait, and murmur not. [Chorus]
3 If in thy path some thorns are found,
O, think who wore them on His brow;
If grief thy sorrowing heart has found,
It reached one holier than thou. [Chorus]
4 Toil on, nor deem, tho' sore it be,
One sigh unheard, one pray'r forgot;
The day of rest will dawn for thee;
Wait, meekly wait, and murmur not. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [O troubled heart, there is a home]
Wait and Murmur Not
Lift Up Our Hearts, O King of Kings
Author: John H. B. Masterman (1867-1933); alt. Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:41 Lyrics: 1 Lift up our hearts, O King of Kings,
To brighter hopes and kindlier things;
To visions of a larger good,
And holier dreams of brotherhood.
2 Thy world is weary of its pain,
Of selfish greed and fruitless gain,
Of tarnished honor, falsely strong,
And all its ancient deeds of wrong.
3 Almighty Father, who dost give
The gift of life to all who live,
Look down on all earth's sin and strife,
And lift us to a holier life.
Amen. Topics: Brotherhood; God Light; Penitence; Kingdom of God on Earth, The Brotherhood Used With Tune: TRURO
Lift Up Our Hearts, O King of Kings
The all-sufficient portion
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:24 First Line: O love, thy sov'reign aid impart Topics: Duties and Trials Steadfastness and Growth in Grace
The all-sufficient portion
What Gift Can We Bring?
Author: Jane Marshall Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:23 First Line: What gift can we bring, what present, what token Lyrics: 1 What gift can we bring, what present, what token?
What words can convey it--the joy of this day?
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
what song can we offer in honor and praise?
2 Give thanks for the Past, for those who had vision,
who planted and watered so dreams could come true.
Give thanks for the Now, for study, for worship,
for mission that bids us turn prayer into deed.
3 Give thanks for Tomorrow, full or surprises,
for knowing whatever Tomorrow may bring,
God gives us his word that always, forever,
we rest in his keeping and live in his love.
4 This gift we now bring, this present, this token,
these words can convey it--the joy of this day!
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
this song we now offer in honor and praise! Topics: The Church Dedications, Anniversaries; Anniversaries; Dedications of Buildings; Anniversaries; Dedications of Buildings Used With Tune: ANNIVERSARY SONG
What Gift Can We Bring?
What God Ordains Is Always Good
Author: Samuel Rodigast, 1649-1808 Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.7.7 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26 Lyrics: 1 What God ordains is always good:
His will is just and holy.
As He directs my life for me,
I follow meek and lowly.
My God indeed
In ev'ry need
Knows well how He will shield me;
To Him, then, I will yield me.
2 What God ordains is always good:
He never will deceive me;
He leads me in His righteous way,
And never will He leave me.
I take content
What He has sent;
His hand that sends me sadness
Will turn my tears to gladness.
3 What God ordains is always good:
His loving thought attends me;
No poison can be in the cup
That my physician sends me.
My God is true;
Each morning new
I trust His grace unending,
My life to Him commending.
4 What God ordains is always good:
He is my friend and Father;
He suffers naught to do me harm
Though many storms may gather.
Now I may know
Both joy and woe;
Some day I shall see clearly
That He has loved me dearly.
5 What God ordains is always good:
Though I the cup am drinking
Which savors now of bitterness,
I take it without shrinking.
For after grief
God gives relief,
My heart with comfort filling
And all my sorrow stilling.
6 What God ordains is always good:
This truth remains unshaken.
Though sorrow, need, or death be mine,
I shall not be forsaken.
I fear no harm,
For with His arm
He shall embrace and shield me;
So to my God I yield me.
Topics: Death and Burial Used With Tune: WAS GOTT TUT Text Sources: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Tr.) alt.
What God Ordains Is Always Good
Glory to thee, thou righteous God
Author: C. Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:37 Lyrics: 1 Glory to thee, thou righteous God;
Righteous, yet kind to me;
For under thy paternal rod,
Paternal love I see.
2 Though humbled in the lowest deep,
Thy gracious hand I bless;
And, thinking of thy love, I weep
For my unfaithfulness.
3 Thou dost in tenderness chastise,
And graciously reprove:
My father!--all within me cries--
Thy ways are truth and love.
Topics: The Christian Life Trial and Patience; Sanctified Affliction
Glory to thee, thou righteous God
Despunta el alba
Author: Eleanor Farjeon Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 Topics: Congregados para adorar Adoración matutina ; Adoración y alabanza; Worship and Praise; Morning Worship; Creación; Creation; Recursos Para el Culto Aperturas del culto; Resources for Worship Opening of Worship Used With Tune: BUNESSAN Text Sources: Trad. de Comisión del Himnario Albricias, alt.
Despunta el alba
Christenherz, sei unverzaget!
Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24 Topics: Gottes Wesen Wahrhaftigkeit und Treue
Christenherz, sei unverzaget!
Jesus Christ, our living Lord
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Meter: 7.7.7.4.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 Topics: Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; Our Response to God in the morning and evening; Food and Hunger; God Faithfulness of; Morning Used With Tune: SANDOR
Jesus Christ, our living Lord
Lament. 3:37-40: Amidst the mighty, where is he
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:37-40 First Line: Amidst the mighty, where is he Lyrics:
Amidst the mighty, where is he
who saith, and it is done?
Each varying scene of changeful life
is from the Lord alone.
He gives in gladsome bow’rs to dwell,
or clothes in sorrow’s shroud;
His hand hath formed the light, his hand
hath formed the dark’ning cloud.
Why should a living man complain
beneath the chast’ning rod?
Our sins afflict us; and the cross
must bring us back to God.
O sons of men! with anxious care
your hearts and ways explore;
Return from paths of vice to God:
return, and sin no more!
Lament. 3:37-40: Amidst the mighty, where is he
Gracious God, You Send Great Blessings
Author: Gergory J. Wismar, b. 1946 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 Topics: Harvest and Thanksgiving Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA
Gracious God, You Send Great Blessings
Lift up your hearts, believers!
Author: Unknown Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Lamentations 3:41 Lyrics: 1 Lift up your hearts, believers!
This is the holy day
when Jesus, our Redeemer,
completes salvation's way.
The forty days are over,
and clouds shine high and bright
as Christ, the overcomer,
is lifted from our sight.
2 Lift up your hearts, believers!
Ye gates, lift up your heads!
Though minds be full of wonder,
though souls be filled with dread.
The Spirit has been promised,
and, though we are alone,
we wait until the moment
when fire and wind are known.
3 Lift up your hearts believers!
And do not be downcast,
for Jesus, our Redeemer,
receives the crown at last.
The thorns of crucifixion
are changed to stars of light,
and Christ, the Lord of glory,
is named as God's delight.
4 Lift up your hearts, believers!
This is the holy day
when Jesus, our Redeemer,
completes salvation's way. Topics: Christ Risen Ascension; Christian Year Ascension Used With Tune: ST. THEODULPH
Lift up your hearts, believers!
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