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An Evergreen is Like a Prayer

Author: Dan Damon Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal

Life Is Good, For God Contrives It

Author: Percy Dearmer, 1867- Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Life is good, for God contrives it, Deep on deep its wonder lies; Death is good for man survives it, Lives again in better guise: This they knew the night they hailed Him, When He came thro' that which veiled Him, Alleluia, Alleluia! Smiling, wonderful, and wise. 2 Failure cuts the way to triumph, Winter shapes the leaves of spring; Easter came because the Master Loved the light of truth to bring. Vainly priests in hatred slew Him: He came back, His loved ones knew Him, Alleluia, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? 3 Lord, in Thee shines man's perfection— Kind and selfless, strong, and brave; And Thy life and resurrection Tells of joy beyond the grave. All mankind is nobled thro' Thee; All are brothers coming to Thee, Alleluia, Alleluia! Thine the power to guide and save. Amen. Topics: Resurrection Used With Tune: TREFAENAN Text Sources: Words from "The English Hymnal."

He Will Hide Me

Author: Mary E. Servoss Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.7 Appears in 66 hymnals First Line: When the storms of life are raging, Tempests wild on sea and land Lyrics: 1 When the storms of life are raging, Tempests wild on sea and land, I will seek a place of refuge In the shadow of God’s hand. Refrain: He will hide me, He will hide me, Where no harm can e’er betide me; He will hide me, safely hide me, In the shadow of His hand. 2 Though He may send some affliction, ’Twill but make me long for home; For in love and not in anger, All His chastenings will come. [Refrain] 3 Enemies may strive to injure, Satan all his arts employ; He will turn what seems to harm me Into everlasting joy. [Refrain] 4 So while here the cross I’m bearing, Meeting storms and billows wild, Jesus for my soul is caring, Naught can harm His Father’s child. [Refrain] Evening Light Songs, 1987 (Timeless Truths)

Sing praise to God who spoke through man

Author: Percy Dearmer Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.7 Appears in 4 hymnals

Can You Count the Stars

Author: Johann W. Hey; S. P. V. Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.7 Appears in 36 hymnals First Line: Can you count the stars that brightly Lyrics: 1 Can you count the stars that brightly Twinkle in the midnight sky? Can you count the clouds so lightly O’er the meadows floating by? God, the Lord, doth mark their number, With his eyes that never slumber; He hath made them every one. 2 Do you know how many children Rise each morning blithe and gay? Can you count their jolly voices, Singing sweetly day by day? God hears all the happy voices, In their pretty songs rejoices; And He loves them, every one. Topics: God's Care Used With Tune: ORBIS LACTEUS

Give Thanks to God

Author: Ken Bible; Thomas Ken Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Give thanks to God, for He is good. His love endures forever (Bible)

Glory To God

Author: Neva E. Prentice Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Judah’s mountains heard the echo Lyrics: 1 Judah’s mountains heard the echo Of the angel chorus sing, As they floated, downward floated, Earthward on their shining wings. Refrain: Glory to God in the highest, The valleys re-echo the strain; Glory god in the highest, Peace on earth, good will to men. 2 Judah’s rivers lent their murmur To the angels’ song of love; As they floated, downward floated, Like a holy sacred dove. [Refrain] 3 Judah’s shepherds saw the glory Heard the voices singing sweet, Heard the glad angelic story, Falling prostrate at their feet. [Refrain] Used With Tune: AHMEDABAD Text Sources: Echoes of Glory by John F. Kinsey and John McPherson (Lafayette, Ind.: Echo Music Company, 1888)

Our Father Forever

Author: John D. Trimble Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Whose hand can reach the highest stars Used With Tune: POULSBO

Now Before Thee, Lord, We Gather

Author: Karolina W. Sandell-Berg; Andrew L. Skoog, 1856-1934 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Now before Thee, Lord, we gather To receive Thy precious Word; Let Thy grace in showers, O Father, On our parchèd hearts be poured. Send Thy Holy Spirit o’er us, With Thy quick’ning fire restore us, At Thy table spread before us Fill our hung’ring souls, dear Lord. 2. May Thy Word, to us now given, Be retained in hearts contrite; On the narrow way to Heaven Lead us in Thy perfect light. Hush, within us, all commotion, Silence each disturbing notion; May we, Lord, with true devotion Use this hour of grace aright. 3. Of the time may we avail us, When to seek us Thou art near; Soon the day of grace may fail us, And no message more we hear. Turn our minds to meditation On our need of Thy salvation; Urge on all Thine invitation— To our prayer incline Thine ear. Used With Tune: MONTCLAIR

Work Today For Jesus

Author: T. W. Dennington Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Who will labor for the Master? Refrain First Line: Come, come, work today for Jesus Lyrics: 1 Who will labor for the Master? Who will hear His call today? Who will gladly reap the harest? Who will now the call obey? Refrain: Come, come, work today for Jesus; White the harvest, look around about thee; Come, come, work today for Jesus, Precious souls thy hire shall be. 2 Labor on and falter never, Strive some other souls to win; Lead them gently to the Savior, From the desert paths of sin. [Refrain] 3 Help some stumbling, fainting brother Who has heavy griefs to bear; There’s a glorious harvest waiting, For the faithful ones to share. [Refrain] Used With Tune: MOCÍMBOA DE PRAIA Text Sources: Gospel Songs and Hymns No. 1 by George B. Holsinger (Bridgewater, VA: Brethren Publishing House, 1898)