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My Dear Redeemer and My Lord

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 578 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-22 Lyrics: 1 My dear Redeemer and my Lord, I read my duty in your Word; but in your life the law appears, drawn out in living characters. 2 Such was your truth, and such your zeal, such def'rence to your Father's will, such love, and meekness so divine, I would transcribe and make them mine. 3 Cold mountains and the midnight air witnessed the fervor of your prayer; the desert your temptations knew, your conflict and your vict'ry too. 4 Be thou my pattern; make me bear more of your gracious image here; then God the Judge shall own my name amongst the foll'wers of the Lamb. Topics: Jesus Christ His Life, Ministry, and Obedience; Christ Example of; Christ Temptation of Used With Tune: FEDERAL STREET

Jesus - precious to them that believe

Author: Dr. Doddridge Appears in 554 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7 First Line: Jesus, I love thy charming name Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I love thy charming name, 'Tis music to my ear; Fain would I sound it out so loud That earth and Heaven might hear. 2 Yes thou art precious to my soul, My transport and my trust, Jewels to thee are gaudy toys, And gold is sordid dust. 3 All my capacious powers can wish In thee doth richly meet; Not to my eyes is light so dear, Nor friendship half so sweet. 4 Thy grace shall dwell upon my heart, And shed its fragrance there; The noblest balm of all its wounds, The cordial of its care. 5 I'll speak the honors of thy name, With my last laboring breath; And dying, clasp thee in my arms, The antidote of death. Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Jesus; Christ Jesus

What Grace, O Lord, and Beauty

Author: Edward Denny Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 217 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-23 First Line: What grace, O Lord, and beauty shone Topics: Non-Resistance Used With Tune: MARGUERITE

God Is Here! As We His People

Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10 Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we his people, Meet to offer praise and prayer, May we find in fuller measure What it is in Christ we share: Here, as in the world around us, All our varied skills and arts Wait the coming of his Spirit Into open minds and hearts. 2 Here are symbols to remind us Of our lifelong need of grace; Here are table, font, and pulpit; Here the cross has central place. Here in honesty of preaching, Here in silence, as in speech, Here in newness and renewal God the Spirit comes to each. 3 Here our children find a welcome In the Shepherd's flock and fold, Here, as bread and wine are taken, Christ sustains us as of old; Here the servants of the Servant Seek in worship to explore What it means in daily living To believe and to adore. 4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom, In an age of change and doubt, Keep us faithful to the gospel, Help us work your purpose out: Here, in this day's dedication, All we have to give, receive; We who cannot live without you, We adore you! We believe! Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

The Strife Is O’er

Author: Francis Pott Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluia Appears in 519 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24 First Line: The strife is o'er the battle done Lyrics: Refrain: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done; the victory of life is won; the song of triumph has begun. Alleluia! 2 The powers of death have done their worst, but Christ their legions hath dispersed: let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia! 3 The three sad days are quickly sped; Christ rises glorious from the dead: all glory to our risen Head! Alleluia! 4 Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee, from death’s dread sting thy servants free, that we may live, and sing to thee: Alleluia! [Refrain] Topics: Christian Year Easter Vigil; Christian Year Resurrection/Easter; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Christian Year Easter Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Latin hymn, c. 1695

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Meter: Irregular Appears in 169 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2 First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart. Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. 2 Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart. Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. 3 Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart, in my heart. Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. 4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart. Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. Topics: The Way of Salvation Sanctification; Imitation of Christ Used With Tune: LORD, I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN Text Sources: Spiritual

Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended

Author: Robert Seymour Bridges; Johann Heermann Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 148 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24 First Line: Ah holy Jesus, how hast Thou offended Topics: The Worship of God; The Son Suffering And Death

You That Know the Lord Is Gracious

Author: C. A. Alington Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Lyrics: 1 You that know the Lord is gracious, you for whom a cornerstone stands, of God elect and precious, laid that you may build thereon, see that on that sure foundation you a living temple raise, towers that may tell forth salvatiton, walls that may re-echo praise. 2 Living stones by God appointed each to an allotted place, kings and priests, by God anointed, shall you not declare his grace? You, a royal generation, tell the tidings of your birth, tidings of a new creation to an old and weary earth. 3 Tell the praise of him who called you out of darkness into light, broke the fetters that enthralled you, gave you freedom, peace, and sight: tell the tale of sins forgiven, strength renewed, and hope restored, till the earth, in tune with heaven, praise an magnify the Lord. Topics: Call and Response Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

We Are God's People

Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Meter: 11.11.14.8.9 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4 First Line: We are God's people, the chosen of the Lord Topics: Aspiration; Church Fellowship; Church Ministry and Ministers; Church Nature; Jesus Christ Bridegroom; Jesus Christ Foundation Used With Tune: SYMPHONY

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,084 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25 Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the cross of Christ, my God; all the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down; did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Discipleship; Holy Week (Good Friday); Praise of God; Sunday of the Passion Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM