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When in the hour of utmost need

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 64 hymnals Topics: TheChurch Year Day of Humiliation and Prayer; Absolution; Christ Advocate; Confession of Sin; Cross and Comfort; Forgiveness of Sin; God the Father Providence of; God the Father Refuge and Helper Lyrics: 1 When in the hour of utmost need We know not where to look for aid; When days and nights of anxious thought Nor help nor counsel yet have brought: 2 Then this our comfort is alone, That we may meet before Thy throne, And cry, O faithful God, to Thee For rescue from our misery; 3 To Thee may raise our hearts and eyes, Repenting sore with bitter sighs, And seek Thy pardon for our sin, And respite from our griefs within. 4 For Thou hast promised graciously To hear all those who cry to Thee, Through Him whose name alone is great, Our Saviour and our Advocate. 5 And thus we come, O God, to-day, And all our woes before Thee lay; For tried, afflicted, lo! we stand, Peril and foes on every hand. 6 Ah, hide not for our sins Thy face; Absolve us through Thy boundless grace; Be with us in our anguish still, Free us at last from every ill; 7 That so with all our hearts we may Once more our glad thanksgivings pay, And walk obedient to Thy Word, And now and ever praise Thee, Lord. Used With Tune: WHEN IN THE HOUR OF UTMOST NEED

God in Nature

Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Christ Providences of; Faith Confession of; Glory of God In Providence; God Goodness of; God Love and Mercy; God Works of; Harvest Songs; Nature Revelation of God in; Praise By Universe; Praise for temporal blessings; Praise For Works of Creation; The Seasons; Strength in God; Thanksgiving Declared First Line: Thy might sets fast the mountains Lyrics: 1 Thy might sets fast the mountains; Strength girds Thee evermore To calm the raging peoples And still the ocean’s roar. Thy majesty and greatness Are thro' all lands confessed, And joy on earth Thou sendest Afar, from east to west. 2 To bless the earth Thou sendest From Thy abundant store The waters of the springtime, Enriching it once more. The seed by Thee provided Is sown o'er hill and plain, And Thou with gentle showers Dost bless the springing grain. 3 The year with good Thou crownest, The earth Thy mercy fills, The wilderness is fruitful, And joyful are the hills; With corn the vales are covered, The flocks in pastures graze; All nature joins in singing A joyful song of praise. Scripture: Psalm 65 Used With Tune: WEBB

Weary of earth, and laden with my sin

Author: Samuel J. Stone Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 223 hymnals Topics: Christ Atoning work of; Christian Life The Forgivness of Sins; Confession of Sin; Heaven Anticipated; Imputation, of Righteousness; Voice of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Weary of earth, and laden with my sin, I look at heav'n and long to enter in; But there no evil thing may find a home; And yet I hear a voice that bids me "Come." 2 So vile I am, how dare I hope to stand In the pure glory of that holy land? Before the whiteness of that throne appear? Yet there are hands stretched out to draw me near. 3 The while I fain would tread the heav'nly way, Evil is ever with me day by day; Yet on mine ears the gracious tidings fall, "Repent, confess, thou shalt be loosed from all." 4 It is the voice of Jesus that I hear; His are the hands stretched out to draw me near, And his the blood that can for all atone And set me faultless there before the throne. 5 O great Absolver, grant my soul may wear The lowliest garb of penitence and prayer, That in the Father's courts my glorious dress May be the garment of thy righteousness. 6 Yea, thou wilt answer for me, righteous Lord; Thine all the merits, mine the great reward; Thine the sharp thorns, and mine the golden crown; Mine the life won, and thine the life laid down. Amen. Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Used With Tune: LANGRAN

There Is a Fountain

Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,617 hymnals Topics: Christian Initiation Sacraments; Baptism Sacraments; Penance Sacraments; Faith; Lamb Of God; Mercy, Forgiveness; New Life; Redemption; Repentance, Confession; Salvation; Saving Blood of Christ; Sin First Line: There is a fountain filled with blood Lyrics: 1 There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel's veins, And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all their guilty stains: Lose all their guilty stains, Lose all their guilty stains; And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day, And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away: Wash all my sins away, Wash all my sins away; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away. 3 Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood Shall never lose its pow'r, Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved to sin no more: Be saved to sin no more, Be saved to sin no more; Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved to sin no more. 4 E'er since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme And shall be till I die: And shall be till I die, And shall be till I die; Redeeming love has been my theme And shall be till I die. Scripture: Luke 23:40-43 Used With Tune: CLEANSING FOUNTAIN

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Author: Thomas Moore, 1779-1852; Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 1,092 hymnals Topics: Body and Blood of Christ; Eucharist Sacraments; Burdens; Comfort; Communion; Encouragement; Faith; Feast; Grief, Sorrow; Healing; Holy Spirit; Hope; Joy; Light; Loss; Mercy, Forgiveness; Repentance, Confession; Sickness First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Lyrics: 1 Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish -- Come to the mercy-seat, fervently kneel; Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish: Earth has no sorrow that heav’n cannot heal. 2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure! Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, “Earth has no sorrow that heav’n cannot cure.” 3 Here see the Bread of Life, see waters flowing Forth from the throne of God, pure from above: Come to the feast of love -- come ever knowing Earth has no sorrow but heav’n can remove. Scripture: Isaiah 54:7 Used With Tune: CONSOLATOR

Tell me the old, old story of unseen things above

Author: Katherine Hankey Appears in 540 hymnals Topics: Atonement; Christ Love of; Conviction of Sin; Evangelistic Services; Pardon Sought; Repentance and Confession of Sin; Salvation Used With Tune: EVANGEL

Come, my soul, thy suit prepare

Author: John Newton Appears in 727 hymnals Topics: Christ Refuge; Confession of Sin; Prayer; Supplication Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare, Jesus loves to answer prayer; He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay. 2 With my burden I begin:-- Lord! remove this load of sin; Let thy blood for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. 3 Lord! I come to Thee for rest; Take possession of my breast; There Thy blood-bought right maintain, And, without a rival, reign. 4 While I am a pilgrim here, Let Thy love my spirit cheer; As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend, Lead me to my journey's end. 5 Show me what I have to do, Every hour my strength renew; Let me live a life of faith, Let me live Thy people's death. Amen. Used With Tune: INNOCENTS

Author of faith, eternal word

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 97 hymnals Topics: Assurance; Confession of Faith; Consummation in Christ; Eternal Life; Faith; Revelation; Salvation Lyrics: 1 Author of faith, eternal word, whose Spirit breathes the active flame - faith, like its Finisher and Lord, today as yesterday the same: 2 to you our humble hearts aspire, and ask the gift unspeakable; increase in us the kindled fire, in us the work of faith fulfil. 3 By faith we know you strong to save; your saving presence let us know; Whate'er we hope, by faith we have, future and past are present now. 4 To us who in your name believe eternal life with you is given; into ourselves we all receive, pardon, and happiness, and heaven. 5 The things unknown to feeble sense, unseen by reason's glimmering ray, with strong, commanding evidence, their heavenly origin display. 6 Faith lends its realizing light, the clouds disperse, the shadows fly, the Invisible appears in sight, and God is seen by mortal eye. Scripture: 1 John 3:18-22 Used With Tune: WARRINGTON

Thou art the Christ, O Lord

Author: Bishop W. W. How Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: Confession of Christ Lyrics: 1 "Thou art the Christ, O Lord, The Son of God, most high!" Forever be adored, That Name in earth and sky. In which, tho' mortal strength may fail, The saints of God at last prevail! 2 Oh, surely he was blest, With blessedness unpriced, Who taught of God, confessed The Godhead in the Christ! For of Thy Church, Lord, Thou didst own Thy saint a true foundation-stone. 3 Thrice fallen, thrice restored! The bitter lesson learnt, That heart for Thee, O Lord, With triple ardor burnt. The cross he took he laid not down Until he grasped the martyr's crown. 4 Oh bright triumphant faith! Oh courage void of fears! Oh love, most strong in death! Oh penitential tears! By these, Lord, keep us lest we fall, And make us go where Thou shalt call. Amen. Used With Tune: [Thou art the Christ, O Lord]

God's grace magnified

Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Access to God; Aspirations For Church Privileges; Aspirations For Heaven; Assurance Desired; Blessedness Of God's Chosen; Christ Grace and Love of; Christ The Savior; Christ Worshiped; Christians Fellowship of; Christians Saved by Grace; Deliverance From Sin; Election Divine; Faith Confession of; God Good; God Hearer of Prayer; God Loving and Merciful; Gospel Privileges of; Missions Influence of; Pardon; Praise A Part of Public Worship; Praise By Saints; Praise By the Entire Creation; Praise For Work of Redemption; Prayer Confession in; Prayer confidence in; Prayer For the Church; Prayer God Hears; Sin Confessed; Sin Salvation from; Vows; Worship Delightful to Saints First Line: Praise waits for thee in Zion Scripture: Psalm 65:1-6 Used With Tune: [Praise waits for thee in Zion]