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That Man Is Blest Who, Fearing God

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 27 hymnals Lyrics: 1 That man is blest who, fearing God, from sin restrains his feet, who will not stand with wicked men, who shuns the scorners' seat. 2 Yea, blest is he who makes God's law his portion and delight, and meditates upon that law with gladness day and night. 3 That man is nourished like a tree set by the river's side; its leaf is green, its fruit is sure, and thus his works abide. 4 The wicked, like the driven chaff, are swept from off the land; they shall not gather with the just, nor in the judgment stand. 5 The LORD will guard the righteous well, their way to Him is known; the way of sinners, far from God, shall surely be o'erthrown. Topics: Instruction Scripture: Psalm 1 Used With Tune: ST. AGNES

When in the Night I Meditate

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 15 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When in the night I meditate on mercies multiplied, my grateful heart inspires my tongue to bless the Lord, my Guide. 2 Forever in my thought the LORD before my face shall stand; secure, unmoved, I shall remain, with Him at my right hand. 3 My inmost being thrills with joy and gladness fills my breast; because on Him my trust is stayed, my flesh in hope shall rest. 4 I know that I shall not be left forgotten in the grave, and from corruption, Thou, O LORD, Thy holy one wilt save. 5 The path of life Thou showest me; of joy a boundless store is ever found at Thy right hand, and pleasures evermore. Topics: Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 16 Used With Tune: ST. PETER Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912

The LORD's My Shepherd

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 627 hymnals First Line: The LORD's my Shepherd, I'll not want Lyrics: 1 The LORD’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want. He makes me down to lie in pastures green; He leadeth me the quiet waters by. 2 My soul He doth restore again; and me to walk doth make within the paths of righteousness, e’en for his own name’s sake. 3 Yea, though I walk thro' death’s dark vale, yet will I fear no ill; for Thou art with me, and Thy rod and staff me comfort still. 4 My table Thou hast furnishéd in presence of my foes; my head Thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me: and in God’s house forevermore my dwelling place shall be.´ Topics: Dedication Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: CRIMOND Text Sources: Scottish Psalter, 1650

O My Soul, Bless Your Redeemer

Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 96 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O my soul, bless your Redeemer; all within me bless His Name; bless the Father and forget not all His mercies to proclaim. 2 He forgives all your transgressions, all diseases gently heals; God redeems you from destruction, and with you so kindly deals. 3 Far as east from west is distant, He has put away our sin; like the pity of a father has the LORD's compassion been. 4 As it was without beginning, so it lasts without an end; to their children's children ever shall His righteousness extend. 5 Unto such as keep His cov’nant and are steadfast in His way; unto those who still remember the commandments and obey. 6 Bless your Maker, all you creatures, ever under His control, all thro'out His vast dominion; bless the LORD of all, my soul! Topics: Adoration Used With Tune: STUTTGART Text Sources: Sabbath-School Psalmodist, 1866

The Glorious Gates of Righteousness

Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 15 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The glorious gates of righteousness throw open unto me, and I will enter them with praise, O LORD, my God, to Thee, and I will enter them with praise, O LORD, my God, to Thee. 2 This is Thy temple gate, O LORD, the just shall enter there. My Savior, I will give Thee thanks, O Thou that hearest pray'r; my Savior, I will give Thee thanks, O Thou that hearest prayer. 3 The stone rejected and despised is now the cornerstone; how wondrous are the ways of God, unfathomed and unknown; how wondrous are the ways of God, unfathomed and unknown! 4 In this the day that Thou hast made, triumphantly we sing; send now prosperity, O LORD; O LORD, salvation bring; send now prosperity, O LORD; O LORD, salvation bring. Topics: Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 118 Used With Tune: CORONATION Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912

How Shall the Young Direct Their Way?

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 26 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How shall the young direct their way? What light shall be their perfect guide? Thy word, O LORD, will safely lead, if in its wisdom they confide. 2 Sincerely I have sought thee, Lord, O let me not from Thee depart; to know Thy will and keep from sin Thy word I cherish in my heart. 3 O blessed LORD, teach me Thy law, Thy righteous judgments I declare; Thy testimonies make me glad, for they are wealth beyond compare. 4 Upon Thy precepts and Thy ways my heart will meditate with awe; Thy word shall be my chief delight, and I will not forget Thy law. Topics: Instruction Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16 Used With Tune: MARYTON Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912, vv 9-16

I'll Praise My Maker with My Breath

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 534 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I’ll praise my Maker with my breath, and when my voice is lost in death, praise shall employ my noblest pow'rs; my days of praise shall ne'er be past, while life, and thought, and being last, or immortality endures. 2 Why should I make a man my trust? Princes must die and turn to dust; vain is the help of flesh and blood: their breath departs, their pomp and pow'r, and thoughts all vanish in an hour, nor can they make their promise good. 3 Happy the man whose hopes rely on Israel's God; He made the sky, and earth and seas, with all their train; His truth for ever stands secure; He saves th'oppressed, He feeds the poor, and none shall find His promise vain. 4 The LORD hath eyes to give the blind; the LORD supports the sinking mind; He sends the lab'ring conscience peace, He helps the stranger in distress, the widow and the fatherless, and grants the pris'ner glad release. 5 He loves His saints, He knows them well, but turns the wicked down to hell; thy God, O Zion, ever reigns; let every tongue, let every age, in this exalted work engage; praise Him in everlasting strains. 6 I’ll praise Him while He lends me breath; and when my voice is lost in death, praise shall employ my noblest pow'rs; my days of praise shall ne'er be past, while life and thought and being last, or immortality endures. Topics: Adoration Scripture: Psalm 146 Used With Tune: OLD 113TH

Morning Prayer

Author: Thomas Ken Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 914 hymnals First Line: Awake, my soul, and with the sun Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, and with the sun thy daily stage of duty run; shake off dull sloth, and early rise to pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 Lord, I my vows to Thee renew. Disperse my sins as morning dew; guard my first springs of thought and will; and with Thyself my spirit fill. 3 Direct, control, suggest, this day, all I design or do or say, that all my pow'rs, with all their might, in Thy sole glory may unite. 4 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heav'enly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Topics: Revelation and Adoration Used With Tune: TALLIS CANON

Holy, Holy, Holy!

Author: Reginald Heber Meter: 11.12.12.10 Appears in 1,727 hymnals First Line: Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Lyrics: 1 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! 2 Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore Thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim, falling down before Thee, which wert and art and evermore shalt be. 3 Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide Thee, though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see; only Thou art holy, there is none beside Thee, perfect in pow'r, in love, and purity. 4 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth and sky and sea; Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! Topics: Revelation and Adoration Used With Tune: NICAEA

Round the Lord in Glory Seated

Author: Richard Mant Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 200 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Round the Lord in glory seated, cherubim and seraphim filled His temple, and repeated each to each the alternate hymn: "Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven, earth is with its fullness stored; unto Thee be glory given, holy, holy, holy, Lord." 2 Heav'n is still with glory ringing; earth takes up the angels' cry, "Holy, holy, holy," singing, "Lord of Hosts, the Lord Most High!" "Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven, earth is with its fullness stored; unto Thee be glory given, holy, holy, holy, Lord." 3 With His seraph train before Him, with His holy church below, thus conspire we to adore Him, bid we thus our anthem flow: "Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven, earth is with its fullness stored; unto Thee be glory given, holy, holy, holy, Lord." 4 Thus Thy glorious name confessing, with Thine angel hosts we cry, "Holy, holy, holy," blessing Thee, the Lord of Hosts Most High. "Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven, earth is with its fullness stored; unto Thee be glory given, holy, holy, holy, Lord." Topics: Revelation and Adoration Used With Tune: EBENEZER Text Sources: Te Deum, c. 4th cent.