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Longing for the house of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #156 (1786) Topics: Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public; Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public First Line: Lord of the worlds above Lyrics: 1 Lord of the worlds above, How pleasant and how fair The dwellings of thy love, Thy earthly temples are; To thine abode My heart aspires With warm desires To see my God. 2 The sparrow for her young With pleasure seeks a nest, And wandering swallows long To find their wonted rest; My spirit faints With equal zeal To rise and dwell Among thy saints. 3 O happy souls that pray, Where God appoints to hear; O happy men that pay Their constant service there! They praise thee still; And happy they That love the way To Zion's hill. 4 They go from strength to strength Thro' this dark vale of tears, 'Till each arrives at length, 'Till each in heaven appears: O glorious seat When God our King Shall thither bring Our willing feet! Pause. 5 To spend one sacred day Where God and saints abide, Affords diviner joy Than thousand days beside: Where God resorts, I love it more To keep the door, Than shine in courts. 6 God is our sun and shield, Our light and our defence; With gifts his hands are fill'd, We draw our blessings thence; He shall bestow On Jacob's race Peculiar grace And glory too. 7 The Lord his people loves; His hand no good with-holds From those his heart approves, From pure and pious souls: Thrice happy he, O God of hosts, Whose spirit trusts Alone in thee. Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English

Longing for the house of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #156 (1787) Topics: Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public; Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public First Line: Lord of the worlds above Lyrics: 1 Lord of the worlds above, How pleasant and how fair The dwellings of thy love, Thy earthly temples are; To thine abode My heart aspires With warm desires To see my God. 2 The sparrow for her young With pleasure seeks a nest, And wandering swallows long To find their wonted rest; My spirit faints With equal zeal To rise and dwell Among thy saints. 3 O happy souls that pray, Where God appoints to hear; O happy men that pay Their constant service there! They praise thee still; And happy they That love the way To Zion's hill. 4 They go from strength to strength Thro' this dark vale of tears, 'Till each arrives at length, 'Till each in heaven appears: O glorious seat When God our King Shall thither bring Our willing feet! Pause. 5 To spend one sacred day Where God and saints abide, Affords diviner joy Than thousand days beside: Where God resorts, I love it more To keep the door, Than shine in courts. 6 God is our sun and shield, Our light and our defence; With gifts his hands are fill'd, We draw our blessings thence; He shall bestow On Jacob's race Peculiar grace And glory too. 7 The Lord his people loves; His hand no good with-holds From those his heart approves, From pure and pious souls: Thrice happy he, O God of hosts, Whose spirit trusts Alone in thee. Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English

Waiting for an Answer to Prayer; or, Deliverance begun and completed

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #157 (1786) Topics: Church restored by prayer; Deliverance begun and perfected; Saints by Christ; Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public; Church restored by prayer; Deliverance begun and perfected; Saints by Christ; Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public First Line: Lord, thou hast call'd thy grace to mind Lyrics: 1 Lord thou hast call'd thy grace to mind, Thou hast revers'd our heavy doom: So God forgave when Israel sinn'd, And brought his wandering captives home. 2 Thou hast begun to set us free, And made thy fiercest wrath abate: Now let our hearts be turn'd to thee, And thy salvation be complete. 3 Revive our dying graces, Lord, And let thy saints in thee rejoice; Make known thy truth, fulfil thy word: We wait for praise to tune our voice. 4 We wait to hear what God will say: He’ll speak, and give his people peace: But let them run no more astray, Lest his returning wrath increase. Scripture: Psalm 85:1-8 Languages: English

Waiting for an Answer to Prayer; or, Deliverance begun and completed

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #157 (1787) Topics: Church restored by prayer; Deliverance begun and perfected; Saints by Christ; Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public; Church restored by prayer; Deliverance begun and perfected; Saints by Christ; Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public First Line: Lord, thou hast call'd thy grace to mind Lyrics: 1 Lord thou hast call'd thy grace to mind, Thou hast revers'd our heavy doom, So God forgave when Israel sinn'd, And brought his wandering captives home. 2 Thou hast begun to set us free, And made thy fiercest wrath abate: Now let our hearts be turn'd to thee, And thy salvation be complete. 3 Revive our dying graces, Lord, And let thy saints in thee rejoice; Make known thy truth, fulfil thy word: We wait for praise to tune our voice. 4 We wait to hear what God will say: He’ll speak, and give his people peace: But let them run no more astray, Lest his returning wrath increase. Scripture: Psalm 85:1-8 Languages: English

Salvation by Christ

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #158a (1786) Topics: Church restored by prayer; Deliverance begun and perfected; Saints by Christ; Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public; Church restored by prayer; Deliverance begun and perfected; Saints by Christ; Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public First Line: Salvation is forever nigh Lyrics: 1 Salvation is forever nigh The souls that fear and trust the Lord; And grace descending from on high Fresh hopes of glory shall afford. 2 Mercy and truth on earth are met, Since Christ the Lord came down from heaven; By his obedience so complete Justice is pleas'd, and peace is given. 3 Now truth and honour shall abound, Religion dwell on earth again, And heavenly influence bless the ground In our Redeemer's gentler reign. 4 His righteousness is gone before, To give us free access to God; Our wandering feet shall stray no more, But mark his steps, and keep the road. Scripture: Psalm 85:9-13 Languages: English

Salvation by Christ

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #158a (1787) Topics: Church restored by prayer; Deliverance begun and perfected; Saints by Christ; Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public; Church restored by prayer; Deliverance begun and perfected; Saints by Christ; Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public First Line: Salvation is forever nigh Lyrics: 1 Salvation is forever nigh The souls that fear and trust the Lord; And grace descending from on high Fresh hopes of glory shall afford. 2 Mercy and truth on earth are met, Since Christ the Lord came down from heaven; By his obedience so complete Justice is pleas'd, and peace is given. 3 Now truth and honour shall abound, Religion dwell on earth again, And heavenly influence bless the ground In our Redeemer's gentler reign. 4 His righteousness is gone before, To give us free access to God; Our wandering feet shall stray no more, But mark his steps, and keep the road. Scripture: Psalm 85:9-13 Languages: English

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

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

The Rewards of True Piety

Hymnal: Bible Songs #228 (1901) Topics: Almsgiving; Blessedness Of Those Who Fear God; Character Good and Bad Contrasted; Character Value of Good; Christian Charity; Christians Conscious of Safety; Christians Graces of; Enemies Restrained; Godly Fear The Blessedness of; Fearlessness; Heart Claimed of God; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure, and Upright; Liberality; Love to man; Parents and Children; Patience; The Poor Duty Towards; Providence of God Over Saints; Riches; The Righteous Blessed; The Righteous Character of; The Righteous Reward of; Safety Enjoyed; Steadfastness; The Wicked Fate of; Worship Commanded First Line: How blest the man that fears the Lord Scripture: Psalm 112 Languages: English Tune Title: [How blest the man that fears the Lord]

The Reward of Perfect Trust

Hymnal: The Psalter #249 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Afflictions Comfort under; Afflictions Promises for; Angels; Assurance Declared; Assurance Enjoyed; Cares; Christians Christ the Life of; Christians Conquerors; Christians Graces of; Covenant Promises; Deliverance From Sickness; Etermal Life; Faith Confession of; God Our Guardian; God Hearer of Prayer; God Love and Mercy; God Our Refuge; Gospel Privileges of; Heaven; Praise for temporal blessings; Prayer Importunity in ; Prayer Promise to; Preservation; Protection Only from God; Protection Unceasing; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; Royalty of Christ Providential; Safety Assured; Salvation Promised; Trust in God Expression of First Line: Because thy trust is God alone Lyrics: 1 Because thy trust is God alone, Thy refuge is the Highest One, No evil shall upon thee come, Nor plague approach thy guarded home. 2 Angelic guards at His commands Will bear thee safely in their hands, Will keep thee, lest, if left alone, Thou dash thy foot against a stone. 3 Though fierce and treach'rous foes assail, Their pow'r and wrath shall not prevail; Their cruel strength, their venomed spite, Thou shalt o'ercome with conqu'ring might. 4 Because on Me he set his love, I will his constant Saviour prove, And since to him My Name in known, I will exalt him as My own. 5 As oft as he shall call on Me, Most gracious shall My answer be; I will be with him in distress, And in his trouble I will bless. 6 Complete deliverance I will give, And honor him while he shall live; Abundant life I will bestow, To him My full salvation show. Scripture: Psalm 91 Languages: English Tune Title: MARTHINA