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Confidence in God

Hymnal: The Psalter #160 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Access to God; Afflictions Refuge in; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Aspirations For Heaven; Christ The Saviour; Comfort in Trials; Enemies Restrained; God Our Refuge; Gospel Privileges of; Heaven; House of God Longed for and Loved First Line: O God, give ear unto my cry Lyrics: 1 O God, give ear unto my cry, And to my voice attend; Thought far from home and from Thy house, To Thee my prayers ascend. 2 When troubles overwhelm my heart, \ Then Thou wilt hear my cry, For safety lead me to the Rock That higher is than I. 3 A refuge Thou hast been for me When storms of trouble low'r; When foes assail, then Thou hast been My strong defense and tow'r. 4 Within Thy holy temple, Lord, I ever will abide; Beneath the covert of Thy wings In confidence I hide. Scripture: Psalm 61 Languages: English Tune Title: HAVEN
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Satisfaction in God

Hymnal: The Psalter #163 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Christ Communion with; Christ Preciousness of; Christians Conscious of Safety; Church Beloved of Saints; Church Divinely Furnished; Faith Blessedness of; Faith Walking by; Glory of God In Church and Heaven; God Our Guardian; God Hearer of Prayer; God Love and Mercy; Gospel Privileges of; Grace Quickening; House of God Longed for and Loved; Spiritual Illumination; Joy Divinely Bestowed; Joy Reasons for; Meditation; Praise For God's Mercy; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Protection Only from God; Royalty of Christ Guarantee of Salvation; Safety Assured; Seeking God; Trust in God Expression of; Worship Delightful to Saints; Worship Private First Line: O Lord, my God, most earnestly Lyrics: 1 O Lord, my God, most earnestly My heart would seek Thy face, Within Thy holy house once more To see Thy glorious grace. Apart from Thee I long and thirst, And nought can satisfy; I wander in a desert land Where all the streams are dry. 2 The loving-kindness of my God Is more than life to me; So I will bless Thee while I live And lift my prayer to Thee. In Thee my soul is satisfied, My darkness turns to light, And joyful meditations fill The watches of the night. 3 My Saviour, 'neath Thy shelt'ring wings My soul delights to dwell; Still closer to Thy side I press, For near Thee all is well. My soul shall conquer ev'ry foe, Upholden by Thy hand; Thy people shall rejoice in God, Thy saints in glory stand. Scripture: Psalm 63 Languages: English Tune Title: THE GREEN HILL
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Psalm 84: How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place

Author: Michael Joncas, b. 1951 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #163 (2015) Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Longing for God; Refuge; The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Year C; The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (November 9); Service Music for Mass Responsorial Psalm; Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Responsorial Psalm; Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) First Line: My soul yearns and pines for the courts of the Lord Refrain First Line: How lovely is your dwelling place Scripture: Psalm 84:2-7 Languages: English Tune Title: [My soul yearns and pines for the courts of the Lord]
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Spiritual Longing and Devotion

Hymnal: The Psalter #164 (1912) Topics: Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Aspirations For Heaven; Christ Communion with; Christ Preciousness of; Christians Conscious of Safety; Church Beloved of Saints; Church Divinely Furnished; Faith Blessedness of; Faith Walking by; Glory of God In Church and Heaven; God Hearer of Prayer; God Love and Mercy; Gospel Privileges of; Grace Sovereign ; House of God Longed for and Loved; Joy Divinely Bestowed; Joy Reasons for; Meditation; Praise For God's Mercy; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Protection Only from God; Royalty of Christ Guarantee of Salvation; Safety Assured; Seeking God; Trust in God Expression of; Worship Delightful to Saints First Line: Thou art my God, O God of grace Lyrics: 1 Thou art my God, O God of grace, And earnestly I seek Thy face, My heart cries out for Thee; My spirit thirsts Thy grace to taste, An exile in this desert waste In which no waters be, In which no waters be. 2 I long as in the times of old Thy pow'r and glory to behold Within Thy holy place; Because Thy tender love I see More precious far than life to me, My lips shall praise Thy grace, My lips shall praise Thy grace. 3 Thus will I bless Thee while I live, And with uplifted hands will give Praise to Thy holy Name; When by Thy bounty well supplied, Then shall my soul be satisfied, My mouth shall praise proclaim, My mouth shall praise proclaim. 4 My lips shall in Thy praise delight When on my bed I rest at night And meditate on Thee; Because Thy hand assistance brings, Beneath the shadow of Thy wings My heart shall joyful be, My heart shall joyful be. Scripture: Psalm 63 Languages: English Tune Title: AMERICUS

Lord Jesus, our bright Morning Star

Author: Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608; John Clement Pfitzner, 19420 Hymnal: Together in Song #199 (1999) Topics: Christmas; Epiphany; Festal Joy; God's Love to Us; Heaven; Jesus Christ Friend and Companion; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Longing for God Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21 Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
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Delight in the House of God

Hymnal: The Psalter #225 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Access to God; Adoration; Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Aspirations For Grace; Aspirations For Heaven; Assurance Desired; Blessedness Of Those Abiding in God's House; Christ Communion with; Christ Preciousness of; Christians Blessedness of; Christians Fellowship of; Christians Graces of; Christians Growth of; Christians Heirs of Heaven; Christians Pilgrims and Strangers; Church Beloved of Saints; Dedication of Church; God Our Refuge; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Privileges of; Gospel Sanctifying and Saving; Grace Growth in; Grace Quickening; Grace Restoring; Grace Sustaining; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; House of God Described; House of God Longed for and Loved; Installation Psalms; Nature An Emblem of Grace; Perseverance; Pilgrim Spirit; The Righteous Blessedness of; Steadfastness; Walking with God; Worship Delightful to Saints; Worship public; Zeal True; Zion Glory of First Line: How dear to me, O Lord of Hosts Lyrics: 1 How dear to me, O Lord of hosts, The place where Thou dost dwell; The tabernacles of Thy grace In pleasantness excel. My spirit longs, yea, even faints, Thy sacred courts to see; My thirsting heart and flesh cry out, O living God, for Thee. 2 Beneath Thy care the sparrow finds A place of peaceful rest; Where she may safely lay her young The swallow finds a nest; Then, Lord of Hosts, my King, my God, Thy love will shelter me; Beneath Thy altar's peaceful shade My dwelling-place shall be. 3 Blest they who dwell within Thy house, Their perfect strength Thou art; Their joyful praise shall never cease, Thy ways are in their heart. Their tears of grief, like early rain, Sweet springs of joy shall fill; With strength renewed they journey safe To Zion's holy hill. Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: ERSKINE
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Easter anthem

Author: William J. Irons Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #225 (1891) Meter: 8.7 Topics: Heaven Longings for First Line: Sing with all the sons of glory Languages: English
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Longings for Sanctuary Fellowship

Hymnal: The Psalter #226 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Access to God; Access to God; Adoration; Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Aspirations For Grace; Blessedness Of Those Abiding in God's House; Christ Anointed; Christ Communion with; Christ Preciousness of; Christians Blessedness of; Christians Fellowship of; Christians Graces of; Church Beloved of Saints; Dedication of Church; Faith Confidence of; Faith Walking by; Glory of God In Church and Heaven; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Privileges of; Gospel Sanctifying and Saving; Grace Quickening; Grace Restoring; Grace Sustaining; House of God Described; House of God Longed for and Loved; Installation Psalms; Nature An Emblem of Grace; Prayer For Grace and Salvation; The Righteous Blessedness of; Trust in God Blessedness of; Walking with God; Worship Delightful to Saints; Worship public; Zeal True; Zion Glory of First Line: O Lord of Hosts, to Thee I cry Lyrics: 1 O Lord of Hosts, to Thee I cry, Our fathers' God to Thee; Let my petitions reach Thy ear, My prayer accepted be; O God our shield, look Thou on us, Reveal Thyself in grace, And let Thy own anointed one Behold Thee face to face. 2 A single day within Thy courts, Where I Thy beauty see, Is better than a thousand days, My God, apart from Thee. A lowly station in Thy house Were dearer to my heart Than in the tents of wickedness to claim the chiefest part. 3 A sun and shield is God, the Lord, To lighten and defend; The Lord to such as look to Him Will grace and glory send; To those that walk in righteousness No good will He deny; The Lord of Hosts, how blest are they Who on Thy grace rely. Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: AUDITE AUDIENTES ME
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Delight in Church Ordinances

Hymnal: The Psalter #227 (1912) Topics: Access to God; Adoration; Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Aspirations For Grace; Aspirations For Heaven; Blessedness Of Those Abiding in God's House; Christ Anointed; Christ Communion with; Christ Preciousness of; Christians Blessedness of; Christians Fellowship of; Christians Graces of; Christians Growth of; Christians Heirs of Heaven; Church Beloved of Saints; Dedication of Church; God Our Refuge; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Privileges of; Gospel Sanctifying and Saving; Grace Growth in; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; House of God Described; House of God Longed for and Loved; Installation Psalms; Nature An Emblem of Grace; Perseverance; Pilgrim Spirit; Prayer For Grace and Salvation; The Righteous Blessedness of; Steadfastness; Walking with God; Worship Delightful to Saints; Worship public; Zeal True; Zion Glory of First Line: O Lord of Hosts, how lovely Lyrics: 1 O Lord of Hosts, how lovely, Thy tabernacles are; For them my heart is yearning In banishment afar. My souls is longing, fainting, Thy sacred courts to see; My heart and flesh are crying, O living God, for Thee. 2 Beneath Thy care the sparrow Finds place for peaceful rest; To keep her young in safety The swallow finds a nest; Then, Lord, my King Almighty, Thy love will shelter me; Beside Thy holy altar My dwelling-place shall be. 3 Blest they who dwell in Zion, Whose joy and strength Thou art; Forever they will praise Thee, Thy ways are in their heart. Tho' tried, their tears like showers Shall fill the springs with peace, And all the way to Zion Their strength shall still increase. Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. EDITH
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True Blessedness

Hymnal: The Psalter #228 (1912) Topics: Access to God; Adoration; Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Aspirations For Grace; Aspirations For Heaven; Blessedness Of Those Abiding in God's House; Christ Anointed; Christ Communion with; Christ Preciousness of; Christians Blessedness of; Christians Fellowship of; Christians Graces of; Christians Heirs of Heaven; Church Beloved of Saints; Dedication of Church; Faith Confidence of; Faith Walking by; Glory of God In Church and Heaven; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Privileges of; Gospel Sanctifying and Saving; Grace Quickening; Grace Sustaining; House of God Described; House of God Longed for and Loved; Installation Psalms; Nature An Emblem of Grace; The Righteous Blessedness of; Trust in God Blessedness of; Walking with God; Worship Delightful to Saints; Worship public; Zeal True; Zion Glory of First Line: Lord God of Hosts, in mercy Lyrics: 1 Lord God of Hosts, in mercy My supplication hear; Almighty and all-faithful, Our fathers' God, give ear; Our shield and great defender, No longer hide Thy face, But look upon Thy servant, Anointed by Thy grace. 2 In Thy blest courts to worship, My God, a single day Is better than a thousand While far from Thee I stray; Tho' in a lowly station, the service of my Lord I choose above all pleasures That sinful ways afford. 3 A sun and shield forever Is God, the Lord Most High; To those who walk uprightly No good will He deny; His saints, His grace receiving, Shall soon His glory see; O Lord of Hosts, most blessed Are they that trust in Thee. Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: CRUX CHRISTI

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