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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Martin Luther; Frederick Henry Hedge Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 674 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper he, amid the flood
of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe
does seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great,
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.
2 Did we in our own strength confide,
our striving would be losing,
were not the right Man on our side,
the Man of God's own choosing.
You ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth his name,
from age to age the same;
and he must win the battle.
3 And though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God has willed
his truth to triumph through us.
The prince of darkness grim,
we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure,
for lo! his doom is sure;
one little word shall fell him.
4 That Word above all earthly powers–
no thanks to them– abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours
through him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go,
this mortal life also;
the body they may kill:
God's truth abideth still;
his kingdom is forever!
Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Deliverance; Enemies & Persecution; Reformation; Redemption; Assurance; Commitment & Dedication; Deliverance; Enemies & Persecution; Kingdom; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Redemption; Reformation; Refuge; Victory; Word of God Used With Tune: EIN FESTE BURG (ISORHYTHMIC)
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Psalm 46 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 461 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 First Line: God is the refuge of his saints Lyrics:
God is the refuge of his saints,
When storms of sharp distress invade
Ere we can offer our complaints,
Behold him present with his aid.
Let mountains from their seats be hurled
Down to the deep, and buried there,
Convulsions shake the solid world,
Our faith shall never yield to fear.
Loud may the troubled ocean roar,
In sacred peace our souls abide,
While every nation, every shore,
Trembles, and dreads the swelling tide.
There is a stream, whose gentle flow
Supplies the city of our God;
Life, love, and joy still gliding through,
And wat'ring our divine abode.
That sacred stream, thine holy word,
That all our raging fear controls:
Sweet peace thy promises afford,
And give new strength to fainting souls.
Zion enjoys her Monarch's love,
Secure against a threat'ning hour;
Nor can her firm foundations move,
Built on his truth, and armed with power.
Topics: Church God fights for her; Saints safety in evil times; Church its safety in national desolations; Desolations the church's safety in them; God our refuge in national troubles; National desolations, the church's safety and triumph in them; Preservation in public dangers; Safety and triumph of the church in national desolations; Triumph and safety of the church in national desolations
Psalm 46 Part 1
Be Still, My Soul
Author: Katharina von Schlegel; Jane Borthwick Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 Appears in 177 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:10 First Line: Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide;
in every change God faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul: your God will undertake
to guide the future, as in ages past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake;
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
the Christ who ruled them while he dwelt below.
3 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
when we shall be forever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Strength in Triublation; Calmness and Serenity; Comfort; Courage; Eternal Life; Faith; Funerals and Memorial Services; Trust Used With Tune: FINLANDIA
Be Still, My Soul
Psalm 46: God is our refuge and our strength
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 51 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 First Line: God is our refuge and our strength Lyrics:
1God is our refuge and our strength,
in straits a present aid;
2Therefore, although the earth remove,
we will not be afraid:
Though hills amidst the seas be cast;
3Though waters roaring make,
And troubled be; yea, though the hills,
by swelling seas do shake.
4A river is, whose streams do glad
the city of our God;
The holy place, wherein the Lord
most high hath his abode.
5God in the midst of her doth dwell;
nothing shall her remove:
The Lord to her an helper will,
and that right early, prove.
6The heathen rag’d tumultuously,
the kingdoms moved were:
The Lord God uttered his voice,
the earth did melt for fear.
7The Lord of hosts upon our side
doth constantly remain:
The God of Jacob’s our refuge,
us safely to maintain.
8Come, and behold what wondrous works
have by the Lord been wrought;
Come, see what desolations
he on the earth hath brought.
9Unto the ends of all the earth
wars into peace he turns:
The bow he breaks, the spear he cuts,
in fire the chariot burns.
10Be still, and know that I am God;
among the heathen I
Will be exalted; I on earth
will be exalted high.
11Our God, who is the Lord of hosts,
is still upon our side;
The God of Jacob our refuge
for ever will abide.
Psalm 46: God is our refuge and our strength
Be Still and Know
Author: Anonymous Meter: 8.8.8 Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:10 First Line: Be still and know that I am God Lyrics: 1 Be still and know that I am God,
be still and know that I am God.
be still and know that I am God.
2 The Lord Almighty is our God,
The Lord Almighty is our God,
The Lord Almighty is our God.
3 The God of Jacob is our rock,
The God of Jacob is our rock,
The God of Jacob is our rock.
Used With Tune: BE STILL AND KNOW
Be Still and Know
God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength
Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 Lyrics: 1 God is our refuge and our strength,
our ever-present aid,
and therefore, though the earth be moved,
we will not be afraid
though hills into the seas be cast,
though foaming waters roar,
though all the mighty billows shake
the mountains on the shore.
2 A river flows whose streams make glad
the city of our God,
the holy place wherein the LORD
Most High has his abode.
Since God is in the midst of her,
unmoved her walls shall stand;
for God will hasten to her aid
when trouble is at hand.
3 The nations rage, the kingdoms move,
but when his voice is heard,
earth melts with trembling fear before
the thunder of his word.
The LORD of hosts is on our side,
our safety to secure;
the God of Jacob is for us
a refuge strong and sure.
4 O come and see what wondrous works
the hand of God has done;
come, see what desolation great
he brings beneath the sun.
In every corner of the earth
he causes wars to cease;
the weapons of the strong destroyed,
he makes abiding peace.
5 "Be still and know that I am God,
the LORD whom all must claim;
and every nation of the earth
shall magnify my name."
The LORD of hosts is on our side,
our safety to secure;
the God of Jacob is for us
a refuge strong and sure.
Topics: Biblical Names & Places Jacob; Comfort & Encouragement; New Year - Old Year; Reformation; War & Revolution; Assurance; Biblical Names & Places Jacob; Comfort & Encouragement; Heritage; New Year - Old Year; Peace; Reformation; Refuge; Victory; War & Revolution Used With Tune: NOEL Text Sources: Scottish Psalter, 1650; alt.
God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength
O God of Love, O King of Peace
Author: Henry Williams Baker Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 242 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 Refrain First Line: Give peace, O God Lyrics: 1 O God of love, O King of peace,
make wars throughout the world to cease;
the wrath of nations now restrain.
Give peace, O God, give peace again!
2 Remember, Lord, your works of old,
the wonders that our parents told;
remember not our sins' dark stain.
Give peace, O God, give peace again!
3 Whom shall we trust but you, O Lord?
Where rest but on your faithful word?
None ever called on you in vain.
Give peace, O God, give peace again!
Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Society/Social Concerns; War & Revolution; Commitment & Dedication; Forgiveness; Peace; Society/Social Concerns; War & Revolution Used With Tune: WILDERNESS
O God of Love, O King of Peace
God is our refuge and strength
Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 Topics: Prose Psalms Used With Tune: [God is our refuge and strength]
God is our refuge and strength
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Author: Matthew Bridges Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 795 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:9 Lyrics: 1 Crown him with many crowns,
the Lamb upon his throne;
hark! how the heav'nly anthem drowns
all music but its own;
awake, my soul, and sing
of him who dies for thee,
and hail him as thy matchless King
through all eternity.
2 Crown him the Lord of love,
behold his hands and side,
rich wounds, yet visible above,
in beauty glorified:
no angel in the sky
can fully bear that sight,
but downward bends his burning eye
at mysteries so bright.
3 Crown him the Lord of years,
the Potentate of time;
creator of the rolling spheres,
ineffably sublime:
all hail, Redeemer, hail!
for thou hast died for me;
thy praise shall never, never fail
throughout eternity.
Topics: Processional Hymns Used With Tune: DIADEMATA
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Author: John Newton Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,290 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:4 Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
he, whose word cannot be broken,
formed thee for his own abode;
on the Rock of Ages founded,
what can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation’s walls surrounded,
thou mayst smile at all thy foes.
2 See the streams of living water
springing from eternal love,
well supply thy sons and daughters,
and all fear of want remove;
who can faint while such a river
ever flows their thirst to assuage,
grace which, like the Lord, the giver,
never fails from age to age.
3 Blest inhabitants of Zion,
washed in their Redeemer's blood,
Jesus, whom their souls rely on,
makes them kings and priests to God.
'Tis his love his people raises
over self to reign as kings,
and as priests, his solemn praises
each for a thank-off'ring brings.
4 Savior, if of Zion's city
I through grace a member am,
let the world deride or pity--
I will glory in thy name;
fading are the worldling's pleasures,
all their boasted pomp and show;
solid joys and lasting treasure
none but Zion's children know.
Topics: City of God; Processional Hymns Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Psalm 46 Part 2
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 64 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 First Line: Let Zion in her King rejoice Lyrics:
Let Zion in her King rejoice;
Though tyrants rage, and kingdoms rise,
He utters his almighty voice,
The nations melt, the tumult dies.
The Lord of old for Jacob fought,
And Jacob's God is still our aid:
Behold the works his hand has wrought,
What desolations he has made!
From sea to sea, through all the shores,
He makes the noise of battle cease;
When from on high his thunder roars,
He awes the trembling world to peace.
He breaks the bow, he cuts the spear
Chariots he burns with heav'nly flame;
Keep silence, all the earth, and hear
The sound and glory of his name.
"Be still, and learn that I am God;
I'll be exalted o'er the lands;
I will be known and feared abroad;
But still my throne in Zion stands."
O Lord of hosts, Almighty King,
While we so near thy presence dwell,
Our faith shall sit secure, and sing
Defiance to the gates of hell.
Topics: Church God fights for her; Saints safety in evil times; Church its safety in national desolations; Desolations the church's safety in them; God our refuge in national troubles; National desolations, the church's safety and triumph in them; Preservation in public dangers; Safety and triumph of the church in national desolations; Triumph and safety of the church in national desolations
Psalm 46 Part 2
How Firm a Foundation
Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,125 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in this excellent Word!
What more can God say than to you has been said,
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
2 "Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed,
For I am your God and will still give you aid;
I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.
3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go,
The rivers of woe shall not you overflow;
For I will be with you, your troubles to bless,
And sanctify to you, your deepest distress.
4 "The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to its foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!"
Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: Rippon's A Selection of Hymns, 1787 ("K")
How Firm a Foundation
God of All Ages, Whose Almighty Hand
Author: Daniel Crane Roberts Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 419 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 Lyrics: 1 God of all ages, whose almighty hand
leads forth in beauty all the starry band
of shining worlds in splendor through the skies:
our grateful songs before thy throne arise.
2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past;
in this free land by thee our lot is cast;
be thou our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay;
thy Word our law, thy paths our chosen way.
3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence,
be thy strong arm our ever sure defense;
may true religion in our hearts increase,
thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.
4 Refresh thy people on their toilsome way,
lead us from night to never-ending day;
fill all our lives with love and grace divine;
all glory, laud, and praise be ever thine.
Topics: Anniversaries; Society/Social Concerns; War & Revolution; Anniversaries; Heritage; Society/Social Concerns; War & Revolution Used With Tune: NATIONAL HYMN
God of All Ages, Whose Almighty Hand
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,237 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3 Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home:
2 Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm alone,
And our defense is sure.
3 Before the hills in order stood
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in Thy sight
Are like an evening gone,
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.
5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Soon bears us all away;
We fly forgotten as a dream
Dies at the op'ning day.
6 O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be Thou our guard while life shall last
And our eternal home!
Topics: Psalm paraphrase Psalm 90 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
Author: J.J. Schütz; Frances E. Cox Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 194 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:1 Lyrics: 1 Sing praise to God who reigns above,
the God of all creation,
the God of power, the God of love,
the God of our salvation;
with healing balm my soul he fills,
and ev'ry faithless murmur stillls:
To God all praise and glory!
2 What God's almighty power hath made
his gracious mercy keepeth;
by morning glow or evening shade
his watchful eye ne'er sleepeth.
Within the kingdom of his might,
lo! all is just and all is right:
To God all praise and glory!
3 The Lord is never far away,
but through all grief distressing,
an ever present help and stay,
our peace and joy and blessing;
as with a mother's tender hand
he leds his own, his chosen bnd:
To God all praise and glory!
4 Thus all my gladsome way along
I sing aloud thy praises
that all may hear the grateful song
my voice unwearied raises.
Be joyful in the Lord, my heart,
both soul and body take your part:
To God all praise and glory!
5 O ye who name Christ's holy name,
give God all praise and glory;
all ye who know his pow'r proclaim
around the wondrous story!
Cast each false idol from his throne,
the Lord is God, and he alone:
To God all praise and glory!
Topics: Processional Hymns Used With Tune: MIT FREUDEN ZART Text Sources: Sei Lob und Ehr
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott
Author: Thomas Carlyle; Martin Luther Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 First Line: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A safe stronghold our God is still) Topics: Choral Hymns Used With Tune: EIN FESTE BURG
Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
God Is Our Strength and Refuge
Author: Richard T. Bewes Meter: 7.7.7.5.7.7.11 Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 Lyrics: 1 God is our strength and refuge,
our present help in trouble;
and we therefore will not fear,
though the earth should change!
Though mountains shake and tremble,
though swirling floods are raging,
God the Lord of Hosts is with us evermore!
2 There is a flowing river,
within God's holy city;
God is in the midst of her -
she shall not be moved!
God's help is swiftly given,
thrones vanish at his presence -
God the Lord of Hosts is with us evermore!
3 Come, see the works of our Maker,
learn of his deeds all pow'rful;
wars will cease across the world
when he shatters the spear!
Be still and know your Creator,
uplift him in the nations -
God the Lord of Hosts is with us evermore! Topics: Reformation Day; God His Faithfulness; God Our Strength Used With Tune: DAM BUSTERS MARCH
God Is Our Strength and Refuge
Castill Fuerte Es Nuestro Dios
Author: Martín Lutero; Frederick H. Hedge; J. B. Cabrera Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 First Line: Castillo fuerte es nuestro Dios Used With Tune: EIN FESTE BURG Text Sources: Basado en Salmo 46
Castill Fuerte Es Nuestro Dios
You Are Mine
Author: David Haas, b. 1957 Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:10 First Line: I will come to you in the silence Refrain First Line: Do not be afraid, I am with you Used With Tune: [I will come to you in the silence]
You Are Mine
Yes, we'll gather at the river
Author: Anon. Appears in 745 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:4 First Line: Shall we gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river
Where bright angel feet have trod;
With its crystal tide forever
Flowing by the throne of God?
Chorus:
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
The beautiful, the beautiful river;
Gather with the saints at the river
That flows by the throne of God.
2 On the margin of the river,
Washing up its silver spray,
We will walk and worship ever,
All the happy golden day. [Chorus]
3 Ere we reach the shining river,
Lay we ev'ry burden down;
Grace our spirits will deliver,
And provide a robe and crown. [Chorus]
4 Soon we'll reach the shining river,
Soon our pilgrimage will cease,
Soon our happy hearts will quiver
With the melody of peace. [Chorus]
Topics: Bible Songs Reward of Saints Used With Tune: SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER?
Yes, we'll gather at the river
God the Omnipotent!
Author: Henry F. Chorley; John Ellerton Meter: 11.10.11.9 Appears in 203 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:9 First Line: God the Omnipotent! King who ordainest Lyrics: 1 God the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest
thunder thy clarion, the lightning thy sword,
show forth thy pity on high where thou reignest:
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
2 God the All-merciful! Earth hath forsaken
thy ways all holy, and slighted thy word;
bid not thy wrath in its terrors awaken:
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
3 God the All-righteous One! Earth hath defied thee,
Yyt to eternity standeth thy word;
falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside thee;
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
4 So shall thy people, with thankful devotion,
praise him who saved them from peril and sword,
singing in chorus from ocean to ocean,
"Peace to the nations, and praise to the Lord."
Topics: Confession; God Power; God Righteousness; World Peace Used With Tune: RUSSIAN HYMN
God the Omnipotent!
My Life Flows on in Endless Song (How Can I Keep from Singing)
Author: Doris Plenn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 144 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7 First Line: My life flows on in endless song Topics: Burial and Memorial; Comfort and Assurance; Courage; Jesus Christ Savior; Year C Christmas 1; Year C Lent 4 Used With Tune: ENDLESS SONG Text Sources: Anon. in Bright Jewels for the Sunday School, ed. Robert Lowry, 1869, alt.
My Life Flows on in Endless Song (How Can I Keep from Singing)
Praise for national peace
Author: Steele Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:9 First Line: Great ruler of the earth and skies Lyrics: 1 Great ruler of the earth and skies,
A word of thine almighty breath
Can sink the world, or bid it rise:
Thy smile is life, thy frown is death.
2 When angry nations rush to arms,
And rage, and noise, and tumult reign,
And war resounds its dire alarms,
And slaughter dyes the hostile plains;
3 Thy sovereign eye looks calmly down,
And marks their course, and bounds their pow'r;
Thy word the angry nations own,
And noise and war are heard no more.
4 Then peace returns with balmy wing,
(Sweet peace! with her what blessings fled!)
Glad plenty laughs, the vallies sing,
Reviving commerce lifts her head.
5 Thou good, and wise, and righteous Lord,
All move subservent to thy will;
And peace and war await thy word,
And thy sublime decrees fulfil.
6 To thee we pay our grateful songs,
Thy kind protection still implore?
O may our hearts, and lives, and tongues,
Confess thy goodness and adore. Topics: Times and Seasons Days of Thanksgiving; National prayer and praise; Praise for peace of the nation; Thanksgiving days
Praise for national peace
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.5.5.5.6.7 Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 Lyrics: 1 A mighty Fortress is our God,
A trusty Shield and Weapon;
He helps us free from ev'ry need
That hath us now o'ertaken.
The old evil Foe
Now means deadly woe:
Deep guile and great might
Are his dread arms in fight;
On earth is not his equal.
2 With might of ours can naught be done,
Soon were our loss effected;
But for us fights the Valiant One,
Whom God Himself elected.
Ask ye, Who is this?--
Jesus Christ it is,
Of Sabaoth, Lord,
And there's none other God,
He holds the field forever.
3 Tho' devils all the world should fill,
All eager to devour us,
We tremble not, we fear no ill,
They cannot overpow'r us.
This world's prince may still
Scowl fierce as he will,
He can harm us none,
He's judged; the deed is done;
One little word can fell him.
4 The Word they still shall let remain,
Nor any thank have for it;,
He's by our side upon the plain
With His good gifts and Spirit.
And take they our life,
Goods, fame, child, and wife,
Let these all be gone,
They yet have nothing won:
The Kingdom ours remaineth.
Amen. Topics: The Church Year Reformation Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG Text Sources: Tr. composite
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Be Still, and Know That I Am God
Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:10 First Line: Be still and know that I am God Lyrics: Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am God. Topics: Perseverance Used With Tune: [Be still and know that I am God]
Be Still, and Know That I Am God
Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott
Author: Dr. M. Luther Appears in 111 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 Lyrics: 1 Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott,
ein' gute Wehr und Waffen;
Er hilft uns frey aus aller Noth,
die uns jetzt hat betroffen.
Der alt' böse Feind,
mit Ernst er's jetzt meint;
groß Macht und viel List
sein' grausam' Rüstung ist;
auf Erd' ist nicht sein's gleichen.
2 Mit unser Macht ist nichts gethan,
wir sind gar bald verloren;
Es streit't für uns der rechte Mann,
den Gott hat selbst erkoren.
Fragst du wer der ist?
Er heißt Jesus Christ,
der Herr Zebaoth,
und ist kein ander Gott,
das Feld muß Er behalten.
3 Und wenn die Welt voll Teufel wär
und wollt' uns gar verschlingen,
so fürchten wir uns nicht so sehr,
es soll uns doch gelingen.
Der Fürst dieser Welt,
wie sau'r er sich stellt,
thut er uns doch nicht,
das macht, er ist gericht't,
ein Wörtlein kann ihn fällen.
4 Das Wort sie sollen lassen stan,
und kein Dank dazu haben,
Er ist bei uns wohl auf dem Plan,
mit seinem Geist und Gaben.
Nehmen sie uns den Leib,
Gut, Ehr', Kind und Weib,
laß fahren dahin,
sie haben's kein Gewinn,
das Reich muß uns doch bleiben.
5 Pries, Ehr' und Lob
dem höchsten Gott,
dem Vater aller Gnaden:
der uns aus Lieb gegeben hat
sein'n Sohn für unsern Schaden:
dem Tröster heil'-gem Geist,
von Sünd' Er uns reißt,
zum Reich Er uns heist,
den Weg zum Himmel weis't,
der helf uns fröhlich, Amen. Topics: Gesänge aufs Fest der gesegneten Reformation Lutheri; Reformation Day
Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott
Submission under bereaving Providences
Appears in 67 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:10 First Line: Peace, 'tis the Lord Jehovah's Hand Lyrics: 1 Peace, 'tis the Lord Jehovah's Hand
That blast's our Joys in Death;
Changes the Visage once so dear
And gathers back the Breath.
2 'Tis he, the Potentate supreme
Of all the Worlds above,
Whose steady Counsels wisely rule,
Nor from their Purpose move.
3 'Tis he, whose Justice might demand
Our Souls a Sacrifice;
Yet scatters with unwearied Hand,
A thousand rich Supplies.
4 Our Covenant GOD and Father he,
In CHRIST our bleeding LORD;
Whose Grace can heal the bursting Heart
With one reviving Word.
5 Fair Garlands of immortal Bliss
He weaves for every Brow,
And shall rebellious Passions rise,
When he corrects us now;
6 Silent we own Jehovah's Name,
We kiss the scourging Hand;
And yield our Comforts and our Life
To thy Supreme Command. Topics: Resignation to Providence
Submission under bereaving Providences
Be Still, for the Spirit of the Lord
Author: David Evans, 20th c. Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Topics: God Holiness Used With Tune: [Be still, for the Spirit of the Lord]
Be Still, for the Spirit of the Lord
Dios es nuestro amparo (God Will Be Our Refuge)
Author: Mary Louise Bringle, b. 1953 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 Topics: Assurance; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Church Year Advent; Church Year Baptism of the Lord; Daily Prayer Evening Prayer; Earth; Fear; Freedom from Fear; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God as Creator; God's Wonders; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Nearness; God's Presence; God's Protection; God's Strength; Hymns of Praise; Mission; Occasional Services New Year; Peace; People of God / Church Renewal; People of God / Church Witnessing; Prayer; Songs of Zion; Suffering; Victory; War and Revolution; Witness; Year A, B, C, Easter, Easter vigil; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, May 29-June 4 (if after Trinity Sunday); Year C, Reign of Christ, November 20-26; Texts in Languages Other than English Spanish Used With Tune: AMPARO Text Sources: Traditional Latin American
Dios es nuestro amparo (God Will Be Our Refuge)
Psalm 46: God, Our Help and Constant Refuge
Author: Fred Anderson, b. 1941 Meter: 8.7.8.7.3.3.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 First Line: God, our help and constant refuge Topics: Faith Used With Tune: MICHAEL
Psalm 46: God, Our Help and Constant Refuge
Jesus, Priceless Treasure
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Johann Franck, 1618-1677 Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.7.8.6 Appears in 131 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:2 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, priceless treasure,
source of purest pleasure,
truest friend to me:
Ah, how long I've panted,
and my heart has fainted,
thirsting, Lord, for thee!
Thine I am, O spotless Lamb;
I will suffer nought to hide thee,
nought I ask beside thee.
2 In thine arms I rest me;
foes who would molest me
cannot reach me here.
Though the earth be shaking,
every heart be quaking,
Jesus calms my fear.
Sin and hell in conflict fell
with their bitter storms assail me,
Jesus will not fail me.
3 Hence, all fears and sadness,
for the Lord of gladness,
Jesus, enters in.
Those who love the Father,
though the storms may gather,
still have peace within.
Yea, whate'er I here must bear,
still in thee lies purest pleasure,
Jesus, priceless treasure! Used With Tune: JESU, MEINE FREUDE
Jesus, Priceless Treasure
God is our Refuge in Distress
Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 Lyrics: 1 God is our Refuge in Distress,
A present Help, when Dangers press;
In Him, undaunted, we'll confide;
2,3 Tho' Earth were from her Centre toss'd,
And Mountains in the Ocean lost,
Torn piece-meal by the roaring Tide.
4 A gentler Stream with Gladness still
The City of our Lord shall fill,
The Royal Seat of God most High;
5 God dwells in Sion, whose fair Tow'rs
Shall mock th' Assaults of earthly Pow'rs,
While His Almighty Aid is nigh.
6 In Tumults when the Heathen rag'd,
And Kingdoms War against us wag'd,
He thunder'd, and dispers'd their Pow'rs:
7 The Lord of Hosts conducts our Arms,
Our Tow'r of Refuge in Alarms,
Our Fathers Guardian God, and ours.
8 Come see the Wonders He has wrought,
On Earth what Desolation brought;
9 How He has calm'd the jarring World:
He broke the warlike Spear and Bow;
With them their thund'ring Chariots too
Into devouring Flames when hurl'd.
10 Submit to God's Almighty Sway,
For Him the Heathen shall obey,
And Earth her Sov'reign Lord confess:
11 The God of Hosts conducts our Arms,
Our Tow'r of Refuge in Alarms,
As to our Fathers in Distress.
God is our Refuge in Distress
God is our refuge and defense In trouble our unfailing aid
Author: Montgomery Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 53 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 Lyrics: 1 GOD is our refuge and defense,
In trouble our unfailing aid;
Secure in his omnipotence,
What does can make our souls afraid?
2 There is a river, pure and bright,
Whose streams make glad the heavenly plains;
There, in eternity of light,
The city of our God remains.
3 Not on a seraph's wing of fire--
But on the mightier wings of prayer,
We reach that home of pure desire,
And feel his cloudless presence there.
4 But soon, how soon! our spirits droop,
Unwont the air of heaven to breathe;
Yet God, in very deed, will stoop,
And dwell himself with men beneath.
5 Come to thy living temples, then;
As in the ancient times appear;
Let earth be Paradise again,
And man, O God, thine image here! Topics: Attributes of God Preserver; The Lord of Hosts is with us
God is our refuge and defense In trouble our unfailing aid
Psalm 46
Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 First Line: God is our refuge and strength Refrain First Line: The Lord of hosts is with us Lyrics: Refrain:
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
Topics: Responsive Reading Used With Tune: [The Lord of hosts is with us]
Psalm 46
Salmo 46–Dios es nuestro amparo
Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:1 First Line: Dios es nuestro amparo, nuestra fortaleza Refrain First Line: Dios es nuestro amparo Topics: Salmos Used With Tune: SALMO 46 Text Sources: Textos bíblicos de la Santa Biblia Versión-Valera Revisión de 1995.
Salmo 46–Dios es nuestro amparo
It came upon the midnight clear
Author: Edmund Hamilton Sears, 1810-1876 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 868 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:8-10 Topics: The Incarnate Christ: Christmas Used With Tune: NOEL
It came upon the midnight clear
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Author: John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6.6 Appears in 500 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Lyrics: 1 Dear Lord and Father of mankind,
forgive our foolish ways;
reclothe us in our rightful mind;
in purer lives thy service find,
in deeper reverence, praise,
in deeper reverence, praise.
2 In simple trust like theirs who heard,
beside the Syrian sea,
the gracious calling of the Lord,
let us, like them, without a word
rise up and follow thee,
rise up and follow thee.
3 O Sabbath rest by Galilee!
O calm of hills above,
where Jesus knelt to share with thee
the silence of eternity,
interpreted by love,
interpreted by love!
4 With that deep hush subduing all
our words and works that drown
the tender whisper of thy call,
as noiseless let thy blessing fall
as fell thy manna down,
as fell thy manna down.
5 Drop thy still dews of quietness,
till all our strivings cease;
take from our souls the strain and stress,
and let our ordered lives confess
the beauty of thy peace,
the beauty of thy peace.
6 Breathe through the heats of our desire
thy coolness and thy balm;
let sense be dumb, let flesh retire;
speak through the earthquake, wind and fire,
O still small voice of calm!
O still small voice of calm!
Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Penitence; Beauty; God peace of; Trust Used With Tune: REPTON
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
If Thou But Trust in God to Guide Thee
Author: Georg Neumark; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 179 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:1 Lyrics: 1 If thou but trust in God to guide thee
and hope in him through all thy ways,
he'll give thee strength, whate'er betide thee,
and bear thee through the evil days;
who trusts in God's unchanging love
builds on the rock that nought can move.
2 Only be still, and wait his leisure
in cheerful hope, with heart content
to take whate'er thy Father's pleasure
and all-discerning love hath sent;
nor doubt our inmost wants are known
to him who chose us for his own.
3 Sing, pray, and keep his ways unswerving,
so do thine own part faithfully,
and trust his Word; though undeserving.
Thou yet shalt find it true for thee.
God never yet forsook at need
the soul that trusted him indeed.
Topics: Pilgrimage and Conflict Used With Tune: NEUMARK Text Sources: Wer nur den lieben Gott
If Thou But Trust in God to Guide Thee
Like a River Glorious
Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 152 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:4 Refrain First Line: Stayed upon Jehovah Lyrics: 1. Like a river glorious
Is God's perfect peace,
Over all victorious
In its bright increase;
Perfect, yet it floweth
Fuller ev'ry day;
Perfect, yet it groweth
Deeper all the way.
Refrain:
Stayed upon Jehovah,
Hearts are fully blessed;
Finding, as he promised,
Perfect peace and rest.
2. Hidden in the hollow
Of His blessed hand,
Never foe can follow,
Never traitor stand;
Not a surge of worry,
Not a shade of care,
Not a blast of hurry
Touch the spirit there. [Refrain]
3. Ev'ry joy or trial
Falleth from above,
Trac'd upon our dial
By the Sun of Love;
We may trust Him fully
All for us to do;
They who trust Him wholly
Find Him wholly true. [Refrain]
Used With Tune: WYE VALLEY
Like a River Glorious
Let There Be Light, Lord God of Hosts
Author: William Merrill Vories Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 78 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:9 Lyrics: 1 Let there be light, Lord God of Hosts,
Let there be wisdom on the earth;
Let broad humanity have birth,
Let there be deeds, instead of boasts.
2 Within our passioned hearts instill
The calm that endeth strain and strife;
Make us Thy ministers of life;
Purge us from lusts that curse and kill.
3 Give us the peace of vision clear
To see our brothers' good our own,
To joy and suffer not alone—
The love that casteth out all fear.
4 Let woe and waste of warfare cease,
That useful labor yet may build
Its homes with love and laughter filled;
God, give Thy wayward children peace.
Amen. Topics: Brotherhood; Peace on Earth; Peace, Spiritual; Kingdom of God on Earth, The Brotherhood Used With Tune: PENTECOST
Let There Be Light, Lord God of Hosts
God Is My Rock
Author: Juan A. Espinosa Meter: 11.6.11.6 with refrain Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 First Line: You still call us to walk in paths of justice Refrain First Line: God is my rock and my salvation (El Señor es mi fuerze, mi roca y salvaciόn) Topics: Society/Social Concerns; Songs for Children Hymns; Texts in Two Languages; Assurance; Society/Social Concerns Used With Tune: FUERZA
God Is My Rock
The Protective Power of God
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 First Line: God will our strength and refuge prove Lyrics: 1 God will our strength and refuge prove,
In all distress a present aid,
And, though the trembling earth remove,
We will not fear nor be dismayed.
2 Our trust in god shall still abide
tho' hills be shaken from their seat,
And though the ocean's swelling tide
Against the trembling mountains beat.
3 A river flows, whose living streams
Make glad the city of our God,
The holy place where glory beams
Where God Most High has His abode.
4 God has in her His dwelling made,
And she shall nevermore be moved;
Her God shall early give her aide,
Her constant helper He has proved.
5 The kings and nations raged in pride;
He spake, the earth did melt away;
The Lord of Hosts is on her side,
Our fathers' God, our strength and stay.
6 Come, see the works of God displayed,
The wonders of His mighty hand,
What desolations He has made,
What ruin spread through all the land.
7 Through all the peopled earth He makes
The dreadful scourge of war to cease,
The implements of battle breaks,
And makes the nations dwell in peace.
8 Be still, ye nations, bow in fear,
And know that I alone am God;
To us the Lord of Hosts is near,
Our fathers' God is our abode.
Topics: Afflictions Refuge in; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Assurance Declared; Assurance Enjoyed; Christ Abiding with Believers; Christ Conqueror; Christ Present in His Church; Christ The Saviour; Church As Abode of God; Church Christ the Head of; Church Security of; Church Triumph of; Comfort in Trials; Faith Confession of; Faith Confidence of; Fearlessness; God Our Guardian; God Our Refuge; God Sovereignty of ; Gospel Privileges of; Missions Encouragements of; Nations Dependence on God; Peace; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Royalty of Christ Nations Subject to; Royalty of Christ Providential; Royalty of Christ Ultimate Acknowledgement of; Safety Enjoyed; The Sea; Strength in God; Water of Life Used With Tune: WALTHAM
The Protective Power of God
God Is Our Fortress and Our Rock
Author: Martin Luther; Michael A. Perry Meter: 8.7.8.7.5.5.5.6.7 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 Lyrics: 1 God is our fortress and our rock,
our mighty help in danger;
he shields us from the battle's shock
and thwarts the devil's anger;
for still the prince of night
prolongs evil's fight;
he uses all skill
to work his wicked will;
no earthly force is like him.
2 Our hope is fixed on Christ alone,
the Man of God's own choosing;
without him nothing can be won
and fighting must be losing;
so let the powers accursed
come try do their worst;
Christ Jesus shall ride
to battle at our side,
and he shall have the victory.
3 The word of God will not be slow
while demon hordes surround us,
though evil strike its cruelest blow
and death and hell confound us:
for though we meet distress,
lose all we possess;
those planning our ill
may ravage, wreck, or kill;
God's kingdom is immortal!
Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Enemies & Persecution; Reformation; Redemption; Assurance; Commitment & Dedication; Enemies & Persecution; Kingdom; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Redemption; Reformation; Refuge; Victory; Word of God Used With Tune: EIN FESTE BURG (RHYTHMIC)
God Is Our Fortress and Our Rock
Come Away from Rush and Hurry
Author: Marva J. Dawn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Topics: Jesus Christ Confidence in; Spiritual Peace; Rest; Spiritual Thirst; Elements of Worship Opening of Worship: Called And Gathered; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper Used With Tune: PROMISE
Come Away from Rush and Hurry
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Omer Westendorf; Frederick Henry Hedge; Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG (RHYTHMIC)
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
The Lord of Hosts
Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46 First Line: God is our refuge and our strength Lyrics: 1 God is our refuge and our strength,
A helper ever near us;
We will not fear tho' earth be moved,
For God is nigh to cheer us.
Although the mountains quake
And earth's foundations shake,
Tho' angry billows roar
And break against the shore,
Our mighty God will hear us.
2 God's city is forever blest
With living waters welling;
Since God is there she stands unmoved
'Mid tumults round her swelling;
God speaks and all is peace,
From war the nations cease;
The Lord of Hosts is nigh,
Our fathers' God Most High
Is our eternal dwelling.
3 Behold what God has done on earth;
His wrath brings desolation,
His grace, commanding wars to cease,
Brings peace to ev'ry nation;
Be still, for He is Lord,
By all the earth adored;
The Lord of Hosts is nigh,
Our fathers' God Most High
Is our strong habitation.
Topics: Afflictions Refuge in; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Assurance Declared; Assurance Enjoyed; Assurance Enjoyed; Christ Abiding with Believers; Christ Conqueror; Christ Present in His Church; Christ The Saviour; Church As Abode of God; Church Christ the Head of; Church Security of; Church Triumph of; Comfort in Trials; Faith Confession of; Faith Confidence of; Fearlessness; God Our Guardian; God Our Refuge; God Sovereignty of ; Gospel Privileges of; Missions Encouragements of; Nations Dependence on God; Peace; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Royalty of Christ Nations Subject to; Royalty of Christ Providential; Royalty of Christ Ultimate Acknowledgement of; Safety Enjoyed; The Sea; Strength in God; Water of Life Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BuRG
The Lord of Hosts
God Whose Love is Always Stronger
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:9 First Line: God whose love is always stronger Than our weakness, pride and fear Lyrics: God whose love is always stronger Than our weakness, pride and fear,
In your world, we pray and wonder How to be more faithful here.
Hate too often grows inside us; Fear rules what the nations do.
So we pray, when wars divide us: Give us love, Lord! Make us new!
Love is patient, kind and caring, Never arrogant or rude,
Never boastful, all things bearing; Love rejoices in the truth.
When we’re caught up in believing War will make the terror cease,
Show us Jesus’ way of living; May our strength be in your peace.
May our faith in you be nourished; May your churches hear your call.
May our lives be filled with courage As we speak your love for all.
Now emboldened by your Spirit Who has given us new birth,
Give us love, that we may share it Till your love renews the earth. Topics: Justice; Peacemaking Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING
God Whose Love is Always Stronger
Be still and know that I am God
Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Lyrics: Be still and know that I am God,
and there is none beside me.
Be still and know that I am God,
and there is none beside me. Topics: Short Songs; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; God Presence of Used With Tune: MORTON
Be still and know that I am God
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Author: Robert Robinson Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2,201 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 46:4 Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou Fount of every blessing,
tune my heart to sing thy grace;
streams of mercy, never ceasing,
call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
sung by flaming tongues above;
praise his name--I’m fixed upon it--
name of God's redeeming love.
2 Here I raise my Ebenezer,
hither by thy help I’ve come;
and I hope, by thy good pleasure,
safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger,
wandering from the fold of God;
he, to rescue me from danger,
bought me with his precious blood.
3 O to grace how great a debtor
daily I’m constrained to be!
Let thy goodness, like a fetter,
bind my wandering heart to thee:
prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
prone to leave the God I love;
here’s my heart, O, take and seal it;
seal it for thy courts above.
Topics: Biblical Places Ebenezer; Confession; God Goodness; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Music and Singing; Pilgrimage; Praise of God Used With Tune: NETTLETON
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
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