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Even Me

Author: Elizabeth H. Codner Appears in 888 hymnals First Line: Lord, I hear of showers of blessing Lyrics: 1. Lord, I hear of showers of blessing, Thou art scattering full and free; Showers the thirsty land refreshing; Let some drops now fall on me; Even me, even me, Let some drops now fall on me. 2. Pass me not, O God, my Father, Sinful though my heart may be; Thou mightst leave me, but the rather; Let Thy mercy light on me; Even me, even me, Let Thy mercy light on me. 3. Pass me not, O gracious Savior, Let me live and cling to Thee; I am longing for Thy favor; Whilst Thou’rt calling, O call me; Even me, even me, Whilst Thou’rt calling, O call me. 4. Pass me not, O mighty Spirit! Thou canst make the blind to see; Witnesser of Jesus’ merit, Speak the Word of power to me; Even me, even me, Speak the Word of power to me. 5. Have I been in sin long sleeping, Long been slighting, grieving Thee? Has the world my heart been keeping? O forgive and rescue me; Even me, even me, O forgive and rescue me. 6. Love of God, so pure and changeless, Blood of Christ, so rich and free; Grace of God, so strong and boundless Magnify them all in me; Even me, even me, Magnify them all in me. 7. Pass me not; but pardon bringing, Bind my heart, O Lord, to Thee; Whilst the streams of life are springing, Blessing others, O bless me; Even me, even me, Blessing others, O bless me. Used With Tune: EVEN ME Text Sources: The Revival, April 28, 1860

Ever Would I Fain Be Reading

Author: Luise Hensel; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 27 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Ever would I fain be reading In the ancient holy Book, Of my Savior’s gentle pleading, Truth in every word and look. 2. How when children came He blessed them, Suffered no man to reprove, Took them in His arms, and pressed them To His heart with words of love. 3. How to all the sick and tearful Help was ever gladly shown; How He sought the poor and fearful, Called them brothers and His own. 4. How no contrite soul e’er sought Him, And was bidden to depart, How with gentle words He taught him, Took the death from out his heart. 5. Still I read the ancient story, And my joy is ever new, How for us He left His glory, How He still is kind and true. 6. How the flock He gently leadeth Whom His Father gave Him here; How His arms He widely spreadeth To His heart to draw us near. 7. Let me kneel, my Lord, before Thee, Let my heart in tears o’erflow, Melted by Thy love adore Thee, Blest in Thee ’mid joy or woe! Used With Tune: GALILEE (Jude) Text Sources: Translation: Lyra Germanica, second series, 1858, page 24

Every Morning Mercies New

Author: Greville Phillimore Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 155 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Every morning mercies new Fall as fresh as morning dew; Every morning let us pay Tribute with the early day: For Thy mercies, Lord, are sure; Thy compassion doth endure. 2. Still the greatness of Thy love Daily doth our sins remove; Daily, far as east from west, Lifts the burden from the breast; Gives unbought to those who pray Strength to stand in evil day. 3. Let our prayers each morn prevail, That these gifts may never fail; And, as we confess the sin And the tempter’s power within, Every morning, for the strife, Feed us with the Bread of Life. 4. As the morning light returns, As the sun with splendor burns, Teach us still to turn to Thee, Ever blessèd Trinity, With our hands our hearts to raise, In unfailing prayer and praise. Used With Tune: EVERY MORNING Text Sources: The Parish Hymn Book, 1863

Eternal Wisdom, Thee We Praise

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 197 hymnals First Line: Eternal wisdom! Thee we praise Lyrics: 1. Eternal wisdom! Thee we praise, Thee the creation sings, With Thy loved name, rocks, hills, and seas, And Heaven’s high palace rings. 2. Thy hand, how wide it spreads the sky! How glorious to behold! Tinged with a blue of heavenly dye, And starred with sparkling gold. 3. There Thou hast bid the globes of light Their endless circles run; There the pale planet rules the night, The day obeys the sun. 4. If down I turn my wondering eyes On clouds and storms below, Those under-regions of the skies Thy numerous glories show. 5. The noisy winds stand ready there Thy orders to obey; With sounding wings they sweep the air, To make Thy chariot way. 6. There, like a trumpet loud and strong, Thy thunder shakes our coast, While the red lightnings wave along, The banners of Thy host. 7. On the thin air, without a prop, Hang fruitful showers around; At Thy command they sink, and drop Their fatness on the ground. 8. Lo! here Thy wondrous skill arrays The earth in cheerful green; A thousand herbs Thy art displays, A thousand flowers between. 9. There, the rough mountains of the deep Obey Thy strong command, Thy breath can raise the billows steep, Or sink them to the sand. 10. Thy glories blaze all nature round, And strike the wondering sight Through skies, and seas, and solid ground, With terror and delight. 11. Infinite strength and equal skill Shine through Thy works abroad. Our souls with vast amazement fill. And speak the builder God. 12. But the mild glories of Thy grace Our softer passions move; Pity divine in Jesu’s face We see, adore, and love. Used With Tune: JACKSON

Father Almighty, Bless Us with Thy Blessing

Author: Loammi J. Ware Meter: 11.10.11.6 Appears in 62 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Father Almighty, bless us with Thy blessing, Answer in love Thy children’s supplication; Hear Thou our prayer, the spoken and unspoken; Hear us, O Father. 2. Shepherd of souls, who bringest all who seek Thee To pastures green, beside the peaceful waters; Tenderest Guide, in ways of cheerful duty, Lead us, good Shepherd. 3. Father of mercy, from Thy watch and keeping No place can part, nor hour of time remove us; Give us Thy good, and save us from our evil, Infinite Spirit! Used With Tune: FLEMMING Text Sources: The only hymnal which identifies Ware as the author of these words is the Book of Worship for United States Forces (Washington, DC: The Armed Forces Chaplains Board, 1974), number 121

Faith Is the Victory

Author: John Henry Yates Appears in 251 hymnals First Line: Encamped along the hills of light Refrain First Line: Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory! Lyrics: 1. Encamped along the hills of light, Ye Christian soldiers, rise. And press the battle ere the night Shall veil the glowing skies. Against the foe in vales below Let all our strength be hurled. Faith is the victory, we know, That overcomes the world. Refrain Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory! O glorious victory, that overcomes the world. 2. His banner over us is love, Our sword the Word of God. We tread the road the saints above With shouts of triumph trod. By faith, they like a whirlwind’s breath, Swept on o’er every field. The faith by which they conquered death Is still our shining shield. [Refrain] 3. On every hand the foe we find Drawn up in dread array. Let tents of ease be left behind, And onward to the fray. Salvation’s helmet on each head, With truth all girt about, The earth shall tremble ’neath our tread, And echo with our shout. [Refrain] 4. To him that overcomes the foe, White raiment shall be giv’n. Before the angels he shall know His name confessed in Heav’n. Then onward from the hill of light, Our hearts with love aflame, We’ll vanquish all the hosts of night, In Jesus’ conqu’ring name. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Encamped along the hills of light] Text Sources: Christian Endeavor Hymnal

Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick W. Faber; James G. Walton Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 890 hymnals First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still Refrain First Line: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! Lyrics: 1. Faith of our fathers, living still, In spite of dungeon, fire and sword; O how our hearts beat high with joy Whenever we hear that glorious Word! Refrain Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 2. Faith of our fathers, we will strive To win all nations unto Thee; And through the truth that comes from God, We all shall then be truly free. [Refrain] 3. Faith of our fathers, we will love Both friend and foe in all our strife; And preach Thee, too, as love knows how By kindly words and virtuous life. [Refrain] =============== Reflecting Faber's Catholic roots, the original third stanza was: Faith of our fathers, Mary’s prayers Shall win our country back to Thee; And through the truth that comes from God, England shall then indeed be free. Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE (Walton) Text Sources: Jesus and Mary (London: 1849)

Faith of Our Mothers

Author: Arthur B. Patten Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 42 hymnals First Line: Faith of our mothers, living still Lyrics: 1. Faith of our mothers, living still In cradle song and bedtime prayer; In nursery lore and fireside love, Thy presence still pervades the air: Faith of our mothers, living faith! We will be true to thee to death. 2. Faith of our mothers, loving faith, Fount of our childhood’s trust and grace, Oh, may thy consecration prove Source of a finer, nobler race: Faith of our mothers, loving faith, We will be true to thee till death. 3. Faith of our mothers, guiding faith, For youthful longing, youthful doubt, How blurred our vision, blind our way, Thy providential care without: Faith of our mothers, guiding faith, We will be true to thee till death. 4. Faith of our mothers, Christian faith, Is truth beyond our stumbling creeds, Still serve the home and save the Church, And breathe thy spirit through our deeds: Faith of our mothers, Christian faith! We will be true to thee till death. Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE (Walton)

Father of All, Thy Care We Bless

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 103 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Father of all, Thy care we bless, Which crowns our families with peace; From Thee they spring, and by Thy hand They are, and shall be still sustained. 2. To God, most worthy to be praised, Be our domestic altars raised; Who, Lord of Heaven, yet deigns to come And sanctify our humblest home. 3. To Thee may each united house Morning and night present its vows; Our servants there, and rising race Be taught Thy precepts and Thy grace. 4. So may each future age proclaim The honors of Thy glorious name, And each succeeding race remove To join the family above. Used With Tune: MARYTON Text Sources: Published posthumously in Hymns Founded on Various Texts in the Holy Scriptures, by Job Orton (J. Eddowes and J. Cotton, 1755), alt

From All That Dwell Below the Skies

Author: Isaac Watts; Anonymous; Robert Spence Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,317 hymnals Lyrics: 1. From all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator’s praise arise; Let the Redeemer’s name be sung, Through every land, by every tongue. 2. Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord; Eternal truth attends Thy Word. Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns rise and set no more. 3. Your lofty themes, ye mortals, bring, In songs of praise divinely sing; The great salvation loud proclaim, And shout for joy the Savior’s name. 4. In every land begin the song; To every land the strains belong; In cheerful sounds all voices raise, And fill the world with loudest praise. Used With Tune: DUKE STREET Text Sources: The Psalms of David, 1719; St. 4 Pocket Hymn Book, 1780