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America the Beautiful

Author: Katherine L. Bates, 1859-1929 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 528 hymnals Scripture: James 1:17 First Line: O beautiful for spacious skies Lyrics: 1 O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain; For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood, From sea to shining sea. 2 O beautiful for pilgrim feet, Whose stern, impassioned stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine ev'ry flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law. 3 O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved, And mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine, Till all success be nobleness And ev'ry gain divine. 4 O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam, Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea. Used With Tune: MATERNA

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 478 hymnals Scripture: James 1:17 Lyrics: 1 I sing the mighty power of God that made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, and built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at God's command, and all the stars obey. 2 I sing the goodness of our God that filled the earth with food; God formed the creatures with a word, and then pronounced them good. Oh, how your wonders are displayed, where'er I turn my eye: If I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky! 3 On earth there's not a plant or flower but makes your glories known. The clouds arise and spread their showers by order from your throne. All life is but a gift from you and ever in your care; Wherever people gather, you, O God, are present there. Topics: Adoration and Praise God; God Presence of; God Works in Creation; Year A Trinity Sunday; Year B Proper 17 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Fight the good fight with all your might

Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell (1811-1875) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 507 hymnals Scripture: James 1:12 Lyrics: 1 Fight the good fight with all your might; Christ is your strength, and Christ your right; lay hold on life, and it shall be your joy and crown eternally. 2 Run the straight race through God's good grace, lift up your eyes, and seek his face; life with its way before us lies; Christ is the way, and Christ the prize. 3 Cast care aside, lean on your Guide; his boundless mercy will provide. Trust, and your trusting soul shall prove Christ is its life, and Christ its love. 4 Faint not, nor fear; his arms are near; he does not change, and you are dear: only believe, and Christ shall be your all in all eternally. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Conflict; Eternal Life; Trust Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

O Lord Of Heaven And Earth And Sea

Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 8.8.8.4 Appears in 342 hymnals Scripture: James 1:17 Topics: The Worship of God Rejoicing And Thanks

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John E. Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 637 hymnals Scripture: James 1:17 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; be thou forever near me, my Master and my Friend: I shall not fear the battle if thou art by my side, nor wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide. 2 O let me feel thee near me, the world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear: my foes are ever near me, around me and within; but, Jesus, draw thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin. 3 O let me hear thee speaking in accents clear and still, above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will. O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, thou guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, thou hast promised to all who follow thee, that where thou art in glory, there shall thy servant be; and,Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, my Master and my Friend. Topics: Aspiration; Following God/Christ; Jesus Christ Presence of; Christian Service; Temptation Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY

God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending

Author: Robert L. Edwards Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: James 1:5 Topics: Church Ministry and Ministers; Race Relations; Stewardship Of Life; Stewardship Of Possessions; Daily Work

Stand up, stand up for Jesus

Author: George Duffield, 1818-1888 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 1,844 hymnals Scripture: James 1:12 Lyrics: 1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross! Lift high his royal banner, it must not suffer loss. From victory unto victory his army he shall lead, till every foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed. 2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the solemn watchword hear; if while ye sleep he suffers, away with shame and fear. Where'er ye meet with evil, within you or without, charge for the God of battles, and put the foe to rout. 3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, stand in his strength alone; the arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own. Put on the gospel armour, each piece put on with prayer; when duty calls or danger be never wanting there. 4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the strife will not be long; this day the noise of battle, the next the victor's song. To him that overcometh a crown of life shall be; he with the King of glory shall reign eternally. Topics: Proper 23 Year C Used With Tune: MORNING LIGHT

My Jesus, I Love Thee

Author: William R. Featherstone Meter: Irregular Appears in 1,135 hymnals Scripture: James 1:12 First Line: My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine, for thee all the follies of sin I resign; my gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou; if ever I loved thee, if ever I loved thee, if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now! 2 I love thee because thou hast first loved me, and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree; I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow; if ever I loved thee, if ever I loved thee, if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now! 3 In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright; I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow: if ever I loved thee, if ever I loved thee, if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now! Topics: Crowns; Heaven; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Jesus Christ Savior; Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Love Our Love of Christ; Praise of Jesus Christ Used With Tune: AFFECTION

Soldiers of Christ, arise

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Appears in 921 hymnals Scripture: James 1:4 Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise, and put your armour on, strong in the strength which God supplies through his eternal Son; strong in the Lord of hosts, and in his mighty power; who in the strength of Jesus trusts is more than conqueror. 2 Stand, then, in his great might, with all his strength endued; and take, to arm you for the fight, the panoply of God. To keep your armour bright attend with constant care, still walking in your Captain's sight, and watching unto prayer. 3 From strength to strength go on, wrestle, and fight, and pray; tread all the powers of darkness down, and win the well-fought day, that, having all things done and all your conflicts passed, you may o'ercome through Christ alone, and stand complete at last. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Conflict; Victory Used With Tune: FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

Yield Not to Temptation

Author: Horatio R. Palmer, 1834-1907 Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 763 hymnals Scripture: James 1:12 Refrain First Line: Look ever to Jesus Lyrics: 1 Yield not to temptation, For yielding is sin; Each vict’ry will help you, Some other to win; Fight valiantly onward, Evil passions subdue; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. Refrain: Ask the Savior to help you, Comfort, strengthen and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. 2 Shun evil companions, Bad language disdain; God’s name hold in rev’rence, Nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, Kindhearted and true; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. [Refrain] 3 To him that o’ercometh, God giveth a crown; Through faith we will conquer, Though often cast down; He who is our Savior, Our strength will renew; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. [Refrain] Topics: Penance Sacraments; Comfort; Faith; Guidance; Holiness; Rédemption; Sickness; Sin; Temptation; Victory over Sin and Death Used With Tune: YIELD NOT