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"Thy face we seek"

Author: William Hammond Hymnal: Laudes Domini #45 (1890) Topics: Opening of Service; Opening of Service First Line: Lord, we come before thee now Lyrics: 1 Lord, we come before thee now, At thy feet we humbly bow; Oh, do not our suit disdain! Shall we seek thee, Lord, in vain? 2 Lord, on thee our souls depend, In compassion now descend; Fill our hearts with thy rich grace, Tune our lips to sing thy praise. 3 In thine own appointed way, Now we seek thee; here we stay; Lord, we know not how to go, Till a blessing thou bestow. 4 Comfort those who weep and mourn; Let the time of joy return; Those that are cast down lift up; Make them strong in faith and hope. 5 Grant that all may seek and find Thee a God supremely kind; Heal the sick; the captive free; Let us all rejoice in thee. Languages: English Tune Title: HENDON
"Thy face we seek"
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God everywhere

Author: Oliver Holden Hymnal: Laudes Domini #46 (1890) Topics: Opening of Service; Opening of Service First Line: They who seek the throne of grace Lyrics: 1 They who seek the throne of grace Find that throne in every place; If we live a life of prayer, God is present everywhere. 2 In our sickness and our health, In our want, or in our wealth, If we look to God in prayer, God is present everywhere. 3 When our earthly comforts fail, When the foes of life prevail, 'Tis the time for earnest prayer; God is present everywhere. 4 Then, my soul, in every strait, To thy Father come, and wait; He will answer every prayer: God is present everywhere. Languages: English
God everywhere
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A prayer in need

Author: John Newton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #47 (1890) Topics: Opening of Service; Opening of Service First Line: Come, my soul, thy suit prepare 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 die thy people's death. Languages: English Tune Title: HENDON
A prayer in need
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The mercy seat

Author: Hugh Stowell Hymnal: Laudes Domini #48 (1890) Topics: Opening of Service; Opening of Service 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. Languages: English Tune Title: RETREAT
The mercy seat
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"The evil hour"

Author: Michael Bruce Hymnal: Laudes Domini #49 (1890) Topics: Opening of Service; Opening of Service First Line: Where high the heavenly temple stands Lyrics: 1 Where high the heavenly temple stands, The house of God not made with hands, A great High Priest our nature wears, The Guardian of mankind appears. 2 Though now ascended up on high, He bends on earth a brother's eye; Partaker of the human name, He knows the frailty of our frame. 3 Our Father-sufferer yet retains A fellow-feeling of our pains; And still remembers, in the skies, His tears, his agonies, and cries. 4 In every pang that rends the heart, The Man of Sorrows had a part; He sympathizes with our grief, And to the sufferer sends relief. 5 With boldness, therefore, at the throne, Let us make all our sorrows known; And ask the aid of heavenly power, To help us in the evil hour. Languages: English Tune Title: OBERLIN
"The evil hour"
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"God pities"

Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Laudes Domini #50 (1890) Topics: Opening of Service; Opening of Service First Line: Our heavenly Father calls Lyrics: 1 Our heavenly Father calls, And Christ invites us near; With both, our friendship shall be sweet, And our communion dear. 2 God pities all our griefs: He pardons every day; Almighty to protect our souls, And wise to guide our way. 3 How large his bounties are! What various stores of good, Diffused from our Redeemer's hand, And purchased with his blood. 4 Jesus, our living Head, We bless thy faithful care; Our Advocate before the throne, And our Forerunner there. 5 Here fix, my roving heart! Here wait, my warmest love! Till the communion be complete, In nobler scenes above. Languages: English Tune Title: SHIRLAND
"God pities"
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God Himself is with us

Author: Frederick W. Foster (1760-1835); Gerhard Tersteegen; Rev. John Miller Hymnal: The Hymnal #51 (1950) Topics: Opening of Service Lyrics: 1 God Himself is with us: Let us now adore Him, And with awe appear before Him. God is in His temple— All within keep silence, Prostrate lie with deepest reverence. Him alone, God we own, Him, our God and Saviour Praise His Name forever. 2 God Himself is with us: Hear the harps resounding! See the crowds the throne surrounding! "Holy, holy, holy"— Hear the hymn ascending, Angels, saints, their voices blending! Bow Thine ear To us here: Hear, O Christ, the praises That Thy Church now raises. 3 O Thou Fount of blessing, Purify my spirit; Trusting only in Thy merit, Like the holy angels Who behold Thy glory, May I ceaselessly adore Thee, And in all, Great and small, Seek to do most nearly What Thou lovest dearly. Amen. Tune Title: ARNSBERG
God Himself is with us
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"The throne of grace"

Author: John Newton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #51 (1890) Topics: Opening of Service; Opening of Service First Line: Behold the throne of grace! Lyrics: 1 Behold the throne of grace! The promise calls me near; There Jesus shows a smiling face, And waits to answer prayer. 2 That rich atoning blood, Which sprinkled round I see, Provides for those who come to God An all-prevailing plea. 3 My soul! ask what thou wilt; Thou canst not be too bold: Since his own blood for thee he spilt, What else can he withhold? 4 Thine image, Lord, bestow, Thy presence and thy love; I ask to serve thee here below, And reign with thee above. 5 Teach me to live by faith; Conform my will to thine: Let me victorious be in death, And then in glory shine. Languages: English
"The throne of grace"
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Importunity

Author: John Newton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #52 (1890) Topics: Opening of Service; Opening of Service First Line: Jesus, who knows full well Lyrics: 1 Jesus, who knows full well The heart of every saint, Invites us all our grief to tell, To pray and never faint. 2 He bows his gracious ear, We never plead in vain; Then let us wait till he appear, And pray, and pray again. 3 Jesus, the Lord, will hear His chosen when they cry; Yes, though he may a while forbear, He'll help them from on high. 4 Then let us earnest cry, And never faint in prayer; He sees, he hears, and, from on high, Will make our cause his care. Languages: English Tune Title: LANGTON
Importunity
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Hosanna to the living Lord!

Author: Bishop Reginald Heber Hymnal: The Hymnal #53 (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Topics: Opening of Service Lyrics: 1 Hosanna to the living Lord! Hosanna to th' Incarnate Word! To Christ, Creator, Saviour, King Let earth, let heaven, Hosanna sing! Hosanna, Lord! Hosanna in the highest! 2 "Hosanna, Lord!" Thine angels cry; "Hosanna, Lord!" Thy saints reply; Above, beneath us, and around, The dead and living swell the sound: "Hosanna, Lord! Hosanna in the highest!" 3 O Saviour, with protecting care, Return to this Thy house of prayer; Assembled in Thy sacred name, Now we Thy parting promise claim: Hosanna, Lord! Hosanna in the highest! 4 But, chiefest, in our cleansed breast, Eternal, bid Thy Spirit rest, And make our secret soul to be A temple pure, and worthy Thee: Hosanna, Lord! Hosanna in the highest! Amen. Tune Title: HOSANNA
Hosanna to the living Lord!

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