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Behold The Potter And The Clay

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 26 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Behold the potter and the clay, He forms his vessels as he please; Such is our God, and such are we, The subjects of His high decrees. 2 Doth not the workman’s power extend O’er all the mass, which part to choose And mold it for a nobler end, And which to leave for viler use? 3 May not the sovereign Lord on high Dispense His favors as He will, Choose some to life, while others die, And yet be just and gracious still? 4 What if, to make His terror known, He lets His patience long endure, Suff’ring vile rebels to go on, And seal their own destruction sure? 5 What if He means to show His grace, And His electing love employs To make out some of mortal race, And form them fit for heav’nly joys? 6 Shall man reply against the Lord, And call his maker’s ways unjust, The thunder of whose dreadful word Can crush a thousand worlds to dust? 7 But, O my soul! if truths so bright Should dazzle and confound thy sight, Yet still His written will obey, And wait the great decisive day. 8 Then shall He make His justice known, And the whole world before His throne With joy or terror shall confess The glory of His righteousness. Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN Text Sources: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Book I, 1707

While life prolongs its precious light

Author: Rev. Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Appears in 365 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

How shall I follow Him I serve?

Author: Josiah Conder (1789-1855) Appears in 80 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

Come hither, all ye weary souls

Author: Rev. Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Appears in 323 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

The Hiding Place

Author: Mary P. Beegle Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Infinite love! that first began Lyrics: 1 Infinite love! that first began A scheme to rescue fallen man; Infinite love and boundless grace That gave my soul a hiding place. 2 Low in the dust, I prostrate laid, A guilty soul in death’s dark shade; Burdened with sin, I cried for grace, Is there, O God, no hiding place? 3 To Sinai’s fiery mount I flew, Indignant Justice stood in view, And cried aloud, with frowning face, "This mountain is no hiding place." 4 But soon a heavenly voice I heard, And Jesus on the cross appeared; He bade me come, and seek His face, "And find in Him a hiding place." 5 I come, and now, am all Thine own, Who plead for me before the throne, Who looked into Thy Father’s face, And bought for me a hiding place. 6 My rock, my tower, to Thee I come; I wait for Thee to call me home, Where I shall see Thee, face to face, Safe in Thy blessèd hiding place. Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN Text Sources: Ocean Spray (Ocean Grove, JN, 1876)

求主耶穌銘刻我心 (Jesus! Engrave it on my heart)

Author: Samuel Medley Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: 求主耶穌銘刻我心 Used With Tune: [Jesus, engrave it on my heart]

O Let My Supplicating Cry

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O let my supplicating cry by you, my gracious LORD, be heard. Give wisdom and deliver me according to your faithful word. 2 Instructed in your holy law, to praise your word I lift my voice. Come, LORD, and be my present help, for your commandments are my choice. 3 For your salvation I have longed, my joy is in your law, O LORD. Now, let me live, your praise to sing; sustain me by your holy word. 4 Your servant, like a wandering sheep, has lost the path and gone astray. Restore my soul and lead me home, for your commands I would obey. Topics: Acrostic Psalms; Church Year Transfiguration; Conflict; Daily Prayer Midday Prayer; Daily Prayer Morning Prayer; Delight; Discipleship; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Prayer for Illumination; Freedom; God Light from; God Obedience to; God as Guide; God as Lawgiver; God's Sorrow; God's Will; God's Wisdom; God's Word; God's Face; God's Judgments; God's Justice; God's law; God's Love; God's Promises; God's Protection; Grace; Jesus Christ Friend of Sinners; Jesus Christ Teacher; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, and Life; Joy; Judgment; Life Stages Youth; Lord's Prayer 2nd petition (your kingdom come); Love for God; Mercy; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Remembering; Salvation; Seeking God; Suffering; Temptation And Trial; Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); The Fall; Trust; Truth; Victory; Wisdom Psalms; Witness; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 6th Sunday; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 7th Sudnay; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 10-16; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 24-30; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, September 4-10; Year B, Lent, 5th Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 30-November 5; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 16-22; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 30-November 5 Scripture: Psalm 119:167-176 Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN Text Sources: Psalter, 1912

Your Word Sheds Light upon My Path

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Your word sheds light upon my path; a shining light, it guides my feet. Your righteous judgments to observe, my solemn vow I now repeat. 2 In my distress I plead with you; send help according to your word. Accept my sacrifice of praise and make me know your judgments, LORD. 3 When danger brings me close to death, your law stays with me night and day. The wicked lay a snare for me, yet from your truth I will not stray. 4 Your precepts are my heritage, they make my heart and soul rejoice. To keep your statutes faithfully shall ever be my willing choice. Topics: Acrostic Psalms; Church Year Transfiguration; Conflict; Daily Prayer Midday Prayer; Daily Prayer Morning Prayer; Delight; Discipleship; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Prayer for Illumination; Freedom; God Light from; God Obedience to; God as Guide; God as Lawgiver; God's Sorrow; God's Will; God's Wisdom; God's Word; God's Face; God's Judgments; God's Justice; God's law; God's Love; God's Promises; God's Protection; Grace; Jesus Christ Friend of Sinners; Jesus Christ Teacher; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, and Life; Joy; Judgment; Life Stages Youth; Lord's Prayer 2nd petition (your kingdom come); Love for God; Mercy; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Remembering; Salvation; Seeking God; Suffering; Temptation And Trial; Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); The Fall; Trust; Truth; Victory; Wisdom Psalms; Witness; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 6th Sunday; Year A, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 7th Sudnay; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 10-16; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 24-30; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, September 4-10; Year B, Lent, 5th Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 30-November 5; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 16-22; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 30-November 5 Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112 Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN Text Sources: Psalter, 1912

O Source divine, and Life of all

Author: John Sterling (1806-1844) Appears in 78 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

Now I resolve with all my heart

Author: Anne Steele Appears in 156 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

My soul complete in Jesus stands

Author: Mrs. G. W. Hinsdale Appears in 52 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

Come dearest Lord, descend and dwell

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 281 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

Wherewith, O Lord, shall I draw near

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 98 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

So let our lips and lives express

Author: Watts Appears in 491 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

Thus The Eternal Father Spake

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 80 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thus the eternal Father spake To Christ the Son: “Ascend and sit At My right hand, till I shall make Thy foes submissive at Thy feet. 2 "From Zion shall Thy word proceed; Thy word, the scepter in Thy hand, Shall make the hearts of rebels bleed, And bow their wills to Thy command. 3 "That day shall show Thy power is great, When saints shall flock with willing minds, And sinners crowd the temple gate, Where holiness in beauty shines." 4 O blessed power! O glorious day! What a large victory shall ensue! And converts, who Thy grace obey, Exceed the drops of morning dew. Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN Text Sources: The Psalms of David, 1719

How beauteous were the marks divine

Author: A. C. Coxe Appears in 208 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

My God, permit me not to be

Author: Watts Appears in 343 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

Mein Kreuz

Author: W. W. How; W. R. Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Herr Jesu, gieb du selbst die Kraft Used With Tune: [Herr Jesu, gieb du selbst die Kraft]

Today, if you will hear his voice

Author: Miller Appears in 197 hymnals Used With Tune: REPENTANCE

Just as I Am, - Without One Plea

Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Wauŋ kiŋ, woeye niŋd, qa Topics: Lent Scripture: John 6:68 Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

Come, Holy Spirit, raise our songs

Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 40 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, raise our songs To reach the wonders of the day, When with Thy fiery cloven tongues Thou didst those glorious scenes display. 2 O 'twas a most auspicious hour, Season of grace and sweet delight, When Thou didst come with mighty power, And light of truth divinely bright! 3 By this the blest disciples knew Their risen Head had entered heaven; Had now obtained the promise due, Fully by God the Father given. 4 Lord, we believe to us and ours The apostolic promise given; We wait the Pentecostal powers, The Holy Ghost sent down from heaven. 5 Assembled here with one accord, Calmly we wait the promised grace, The purchase of our dying Lord: Come, Holy Ghost, and fill the place. Topics: Baptism Of the Spirit; The Godhead The Holy Spirit; Pentecost; Holy Spirit Witness of; Holy Spirit Baptism of Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

Look from thy sphere of endless day

Author: William Cullen Bryant, 1794 - 1878 Appears in 173 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Look from thy sphere of endless day, O God of mercy and of might; In pity look on those who stray, Benighted in this land of light. 2 In peopled vale, in lonely glen, In crowded mart, by stream or sea, How many of the sons of men Hear not the message sent from thee. A-men. 3 Send forth thy heralds, Lord, to call The thoughtless young, the hardened old, A scattered flock, and bring them all To the good Shepherd's peaceful fold. 4 Send them thy mighty word, to speak Till faith shall dawn and doubt depart, To awe the bold, to stay the weak, And bind and heal the broken heart. 5 Then all these wastes, a dreary scene On which, with sorrowing eyes, we gaze, Shall grow with living waters green, And lift to heaven the voice of praise. Amen. Topics: Church Life and Work The Propagation of the Gospel Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

From every stormy wind that blows

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,281 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I go

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 346 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Service Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

And Is The Gospel Peace And Love?

Author: Anne Steele Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 195 hymnals Lyrics: 1 And is the Gospel peace and love? Such let our conversation be; The serpent blended with the dove, Wisdom and meek simplicity. 2 Whene’er the angry passions rise, And tempt our thoughts or tongues to strife, To Jesus let us lift our eyes, Bright pattern of the Christian life! 3 O how benevolent and kind! How mild! how ready to forgive! Be this the temper of our mind, And these the rules by which we live. 4 To do His heavenly Father’s will, Was His employment and delight; Humility and holy zeal Shone through His life, divinely bright! 5 Dispensing good where’er He came, The labors of His life were love; O, if we love the Savior’s name, Let His divine example move. 6 But ah, how blind! how weak we are! How frail! how apt to turn aside! Lord, we depend upon Thy care, And ask Thy Spirit for our guide. 7 Thy fair example may we trace, To teach us what we ought to be; Make us by Thy transforming grace, Dear Savior, daily more like Thee. Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN Text Sources: Poems on Subjects Chiefly Devotional, 1760

Can Thoughtless Sinners Hope For Heav'n?

Author: Benjamin Beddome Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Can thoughtless sinners hope for Heav’n? Lyrics: 1 Can thoughtless sinners hope for Heav’n? Can unbelievers dwell at ease? No real ground of hope is given, No promise made to such as these. 2 Would they the gate celestial force? A flaming sword shall guard the way: Satan shall stop them in their course, And eager seize his captive prey. 3 Heav’n from their vain attacks secure, Shall still enjoy a settled peace: Nor will a righteous God endure Such daring rebels near His face. 4 Shut out from bliss, and bound in chains Of heavy guilt, the traitors lie: Deluged in wrath, enclosed in flames, Dying they live, and living die. 5 Jesus, who art the Lord of all, Oh let me Thy salvation see: And when this earthly building fall, Take my departing soul to Thee. Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN Text Sources: Hymns Adapted to Public Worship (London: Burton & Briggs, 1818)

Thy Wondrous Testimonies, Lord

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Law of God; Longing, Spiritual; Teacher, God Our; Guidance, Divine; Wisdom Of Man Scripture: Psalm 119 Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

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