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The Babe of Bethlehem

Author: William C. Dix Appears in 663 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation; Close of Worship; Opening of Service; Prayer; Close of Worship; Opening of Service; Prayer First Line: As with gladness men of old Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold, As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright; So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped, Saviour, to thy manger bed, There to bend the knee before Thee whom heaven and earth adore; So may we with willing feet Ever seek the mercy-seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare At thy cradle rude and bare, So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to thee our heavenly King. 4 Holy Jesus, every day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds thy glory hide. Used With Tune: DIX

Psalm 63

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 197 hymnals Topics: General Praise; Close of Worship; God Attributes; God Wisdom; Opening of Service; Pilgrim-spirit; Praise; Close of Worship; God Attributes; God Wisdom; Opening of Service; Pilgrim-spirit; Praise First Line: My God! permit my tongue Lyrics: 1 My God! permit my tongue This joy, to call thee mine; And let my early cries prevail To taste thy love divine. 2 My thirsty fainting soul Thy mercy doth implore; Not travelers, in desert lands, Can pant for water more. 3 For life, without thy love, No relish can afford; No joy can be compared to this, To serve and please the Lord. 4 In wakeful hours at night, I call my God to mind; I think how wise thy counsels are, And all thy dealings kind. 5 Since thou hast been my help, To thee my spirit flies; And, on thy watchful providence, My cheerful hope relies. 6 The shadow of thy wings My soul in safety keeps; I follow where my Father leads, And he supports my steps. Used With Tune: VIGIL

The mercy seat

Author: Hugh Stowell Appears in 1,325 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation; Close of Worship; Mercy-seat; Opening of Service; Prayer; Close of Worship; Mercy-seat; Opening of Service; Prayer First Line: From every stormy wind that blows Lyrics: 1 From every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat; 'Tis found beneath the mercy-seat. 2 There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads, A place than all besides more sweet; It is the blood-bought mercy-seat. 3 There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend; Though sundered far, by faith they meet, Around one common mercy-seat. 4 There, there, on eagle wings we soar, And sense and skin molest no more, And heaven comes down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy-seat! 5 Oh! let my hand forget her skill, My tongue be silent, cold, and still, This throbbing heart forget to beat, If I forget the mercy-seat. Used With Tune: RETREAT

"The sacred fire"

Appears in 81 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation; Close of Worship; Opening of Service; Prayer; Close of Worship; Opening of Service; Prayer First Line: Prayer is the breath of God in man Lyrics: 1 Prayer is the breath of God in man, Returning whence it came; Love is the sacred fire within, And prayer the rising flame. 2 It gives the burdened spirit case, And soothes the troubled breast; Yields comfort to the mourning soul, And to the weary rest. 3 When God inclines the heart to pray, He hath an ear to hear; To him there's music in a sigh, And beauty in a tear. 4 The humble suppliant cannot fail To have his wants supplied, Used With Tune: FARRANT

Quiet communion

Author: Ray Palmer Appears in 78 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation; Close of Worship; Opening of Service; Prayer; Close of Worship; Opening of Service; Prayer First Line: Stealing from the world away Lyrics: 1 Stealing from the world away, We are come to seek thy face; Kindly meet us, Lord, we pray, Grant us thy reviving grace. 2 Yonder stars that gild the sky Shine but with a borrowed light; We, unless thy light be nigh, Wander, wrapt in gloomy night. 3 Sun of Righteousness! dispel All our darkness, doubts, and fears; May thy light within us dwell, Till eternal day appears. 4 Warm our hearts in prayer and praise, Lift our every thought above; Hear the grateful songs we raise, Fill us with thy perfect love. Used With Tune: DIJON

Psalm 23

Author: James Merrick Appears in 202 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation; Close of Worship; Opening of Service; Prayer; Close of Worship; Opening of Service; Prayer First Line: To thy pastures fair and large Lyrics: 1 To thy pastures fair and large, Heavenly Shepherd, lead thy charge, And my couch, with tenderest care, "Mid the springing grass prepare. 2 When I faint with summer's heat, Thou shalt guide my weary feet To the streams that still and slow, Through the verdant meadows flow. 3 Safe the dreary vale I trade, By the shades of death o'erspread, With thy rod and staff supplied, This my guard and that my guide. 4 Constant to my latest end, Thou my footsteps shall attend; And shalt bid thy hallowed dome Yield me an eternal home. Used With Tune: DIJON

Redeeming Love

Author: George Burder Appears in 103 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation; Close of Worship; Opening of Service; Prayer; Close of Worship; Opening of Service; Prayer First Line: Sweet the time, exceeding sweet! Lyrics: 1 Sweet the time, exceeding sweet! When the saints together meet, When the Saviour is the theme, When they joy to sing of him. 2 Sing we then eternal love, Such as did the Father move: He beheld the world undone, Loved the world, and gave his Son. 3 Sing the Son's amazing love; How he left the realms above, Took our nature and our place, Lived and died to save our race. 4 Sing we, too, the Spirit's love; With our stubborn hearts he strove, Filled our minds with grief and fear, Brought the precious Saviour near. 5 Sweet the place, exceeding sweet, Where the saints in glory meet; Where the Saviour's still the theme, Where they see and sing of him. Used With Tune: INNOCENTS

Another Year Is Dawning!

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 188 hymnals Topics: Christian Service; Opening and Closing of the Year; Witnessing Lyrics: 1 Another year is dawning! Dear Father, let it be, in working or in waiting, another year with thee; another year of leaning upon thy loving breast, another year of trusting, of quiet, happy rest. 2 Another year of mercies, of faithfulness and grace; another year of gladness in the shining of thy face; another year of progress, another year of praise, another year of proving thy presence all the days. 3 Another year of service, of witness for thy love; another year of training for holier work above. Another year is dawning! Dear Father, let it be on earth, or else in heaven, another year for thee. Scripture: Genesis 8:22 Used With Tune: SALVATORI

Lord, let thy blessing rest in peace

Author: Joseph Smith, 1832-1914 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Adoration and Praise Close of Service Lyrics: 1 Lord, let thy blessing rest in peace Upon us ere we part, Nor let that blessing ever cease To cheer the contrite heart. 2 Let us go hence in deepest thought Upon thy bounteous love To find how much that love has wrought To lift our souls above. 3 We go from out these hallowed walls To toil in wearying care, To seek supply for daily calls, And daily burdens bear. 4 Cheer us, blest Lord, for daily tasks, That we may love and live; For peace each saint in parting asks, The peace that Christ can give. Scripture: Romans 14:19 Used With Tune: NAOMI