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Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,065 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Joy and Peace Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of Thee, With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter far Thy face to see, And in Thy presence rest. 2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the memory find A sweeter sound than Thy blest name O Savior of mankind! 3 O Hope of every contrite heart, O Joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind Thou art! How good to those who seek! 4 Jesus, our only joy be Thou, As Thou our prize wilt be: Jesus, be Thou our glory now, And through eternity. Amen. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8 Used With Tune: ST. AGNES Text Sources: Latin, 12th Century

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Author: E. A. Hoffman (1839-1929) Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain Appears in 676 hymnals Topics: Christan Life Joy and Peace First Line: What a fellowship, what a joy divine Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; Lyrics: 1 What a fellowship, what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms; what a blessedness, what a peace is mine, leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. 2 O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, leaning on the everlasting arms; O how bright the path grows from day to day, leaning on the everlasting arms. [Refrain] 3 What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting arms. [Refrain] Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27 Used With Tune: [What a fellowship, what a joy divine]

Peace, Perfect Peace

Author: Edward H. Bickersteth (1825-1906) Meter: 10.10 Appears in 420 hymnals Topics: Christan Life Joy and Peace First Line: Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? Lyrics: 1 Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. 2 Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed? To do the will of Jesus: this is rest. 3 Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away? In Jesus’ keeping we are safe, and they. 4 Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown? Jesus we know, and He is on the throne. Scripture: Isaiah 26:3 Used With Tune: PAX TECUM

It is well with my Swoul

Author: Horatio G Spafford Appears in 527 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Love, Joy and Peace First Line: When peace, like a river attendeth my way Refrain First Line: It is well, with my soul Scripture: Isaiah 48:18 Used With Tune: IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL

Be Still, My Soul

Author: Katharina von Schlegel (1697- ?); Jane Borthwick (1813-1897) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 196 hymnals Topics: Christan Life Joy and Peace First Line: Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave to thy God to order and provide; In every change He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2 Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake To guide the future as He has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below. 3 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on When we shall be forever with the Lord, When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored. Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

Master, the Tempest is Raging

Appears in 304 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Love, Joy and Peace First Line: Master, the tempest is raging! Refrain First Line: ‘The winds and the waves shall obey My will Scripture: Mark 4:39 Used With Tune: [Master, the tempest is raging!]