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Dear Christians, one and all rejoice

Author: Dr. M. Luther Hymnal: Hymns of the Evangelical Lutheran Church #25 (1886) Topics: The Order Of Salvation Lyrics: 1 Dear Christians, one and all rejoice, with exultation springing, And with united heart and voice and holy rapture singing, tell how our God beheld our need, and sing His sweet and wondrous deed; right dearly it hath cost Him! 2 Fast bound in Satan's chains I lay, Death brooded darkly o'er me, My sin oppressed me night and day, Therein my mother bore me; Deeper and deeper still I fell, Life had became a living hell, So firmly sin possessed me. 3 My good works could avail me naught, For they with sin were stainèd; Free-will against God's judgment fought, And dead to good remainèd. Grief drove me to despair, and I Had nothing left me but to die, To hell I fast was sinking. 4 Then God beheld my wretched state With deep commiseration; He thought upon His mercy great, and willed my soul's salvation; He turned to me a Father's heart-- Not small the cost!--to heal my smart, He gave His best and dearest. 5 He spake to His beloved Son: 'T is time to take compassion; Then go, my heart's most precious Crown, And bring to man salvation; From sin and sorrow set him free, Slay bitter death for him, that he May live with Thee forever. 6 The Son delighted to obey, And, born of Virgin mother, Awhile on this low earth did stay, That He might be my brother. His mighty power He hidden bore, A servant's form like mine He wore, To lead the devil captive. 7 To me He spake: "Hold fast by me, I am thy Rock and Castle; I wholly give myself for thee; For thee I strive and wrestle; For I am thine, and thou art mine, Henceforth my place is also thine, The foe shall never part us. 8 The foe shall shed my precious blood, Me of My life bereaving; All this I suffer for thy good; Be steadfast and believing. Life shall from death the vict'ry win, My righteousness shall bear thy sin, So art thou blest forever. 9 Now to My Father I depart, From earth to heav'n ascending, Thence heav'nly wisdom to impart, The Holy Spirit sending; He shall in trouble comfort thee, Teach thee to know and follow me, And into truth shall guide thee. 10 What have done and taught, do thou To do and teach endeavor; So shall my kingdom flourish now, And God be praised forever; Take heed lest men with base alloy The heav'nly treasure should destroy; This counsel I bequeath thee. Languages: English Tune Title: [Dear Christians, one and all rejoice]

"Jesus sinners doth receive!"

Author: E. Neumeister Hymnal: Hymns of the Evangelical Lutheran Church #24 (1886) Topics: The Order Of Salvation Lyrics: 1 "Jesus sinners doth receive!" O may all this saying ponder Who in sin's delusions live, and from God and heaven wander! This alone sure hope can give-- "Jesus sinners doth receive!" 2 We deserve but grief and shame, Yet His words, rich grace revealing, Pardon, peace, and life proclaim; Here their ills have perfect healing Who with humble hearts believe-- "Jesus sinners doth receive!" 3 Sheep that from the fold did stray Every faithful shepherd seeketh; Weary souls that lost their way Christ the Shepherd seeks, and taketh In His arms, that they may live-- "Jesus sinners doth receive!" 4 Come, ye sinners, one and all, Come, ye all have invitation; Come, obey His gracious call, Come and take His free salvation! Firmly in these words believe: "Jesus sinners doth receive!" 5 I, a sinner, come to Thee, And acknowledge my transgression; Tender mercy show to me, Grant me graciously remission; Let these words my soul relieve: "Jesus sinners doth receive!" 6 Henceforth I need fear no foe; Were as scarlet my transgression, It shall be as white as snow By the virtue of Thy passion; For in these words I believe: "Jesus sinners doth receive!" 7 Now my conscience is at ease, Now I fear no condemnation. He who grants me full release Hath atoned for my transgression; In true faith to Him I cleave-- "Jesus sinners doth receive!" 8 "Jesus sinners doth receive!" Me too hath received the Saviour, Opening heaven, that I may live With my Lord in bliss forever; Gladly, then, this world I leave-- "Jesus sinners doth receive!" Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus sinners doth receive]

O Thou that hear'st when sinners cry

Author: Watts Hymnal: Church Book #356 (1890) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Order of Salvation Repentance Lyrics: 1 O Thou that hear'st when sinners cry, Though all my crimes before Thee lie, Behold them not with angry look, But blot their memory from Thy book. 2 Create my nature pure within, And form my soul averse to sin; Let Thy good Spirit ne'er depart, Nor hide Thy presence from my heart. 3 I cannot live without Thy light, Cast out and banish from Thy sight; Thy holy joys, my God, restore, And guard me that I fall no more. 4 Though I have grieved Thy Spirit, Lord, His help and comfort still afford; And let me now come near Thy throne, To plead the merits of Thy Son. 5 A broken heart, my God, my King, Is all the sacrifice I bring; Look down, O Lord, with pitying eye, And save the soul condemned to die. 6 O may Thy love inspire my tongue! Salvation shall be all my song; And all my powers shall join to bless The Lord, my Strength and Righteousness. Scripture: Psalm 51 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GOAR

Like Noah's weary dove

Author: William Augustus Muhlenberg Hymnal: Church Book #365 (1890) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Order of Salvation Faith and Justification Lyrics: 1 Like Noah's weary dove, That soared the earth around, But not a resting-place above The cheerless waters found: 2 O cease, my wandering soul, On restless wings to roam; All the wide world, to either pole, Has not for thee a home. 3 Behold the ark of God, Behold the open door; Hasten to gain that dear abode, And rove, my soul, no more. 4 There safe thou shalt abide, There sweet shall be thy rest, And every longing satisfied, With full salvation blest. Languages: English Tune Title: REST

What cheering words are these!

Author: John Kent Hymnal: Church Book #378 (1890) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Order of Salvation Peace and Joy Lyrics: 1 What cheering words are these! Their sweetness who can tell? In time and to eternal days, "’Tis with the righteous well." 2 In every state secure, Kept by Jehovah’s eye, ’Tis well with them while life endure, And well when called to die. 3 ’Tis well when joys arise; ’Tis well when sorrows flow; ’Tis well when darkness veils the skies, And strong temptations blow. 4 ’Tis well when on the mount They feast on dying Love: And ’tis as well in God’s account, When they the furnace prove. 5 'Tis well when Jesus calls, "From earth and sin arise, Join with the hosts of ransomed souls, Made to salvation wise." Languages: English Tune Title: HANDEL

Now I have found the firm foundation

Author: J. A. Rothe Hymnal: Hymns of the Evangelical Lutheran Church #26 (1886) Topics: The Order Of Salvation Lyrics: 1 Now I have found the firm foundation, where evermore my anchor grounds! It lay there ere the world's creation, where else, but in my Savior's wounds? Foundation, which unmoved shall stay, when earth and heaven pass away. 2 It is that mercy never ending, Which all conception far transcends, Of Him, who, with love's arms extending, To wretched sinners condescends; Whose heart with pity still doth break, Whether we seek Him, or forsake. 3 Our ruin God has not intended, He wills salvation to bestow; For this the Son to earth descended, And then to heaven again did go; For this so loudly evermore He knocketh at our heart’s closed door. 4 O depth of love, in which, past finding, My sins through Christ's blood disappear; This is for wounds the safest binding, There is no condemnation here; For Jesus’ blood through earth and skies Forever Mercy! Mercy! cries. 5 I never will forget this crying, In faith I’ll trust it all my days, And, when o’er all my sins I’m sighing, I towards my Father’s heart will gaze; For there is always to be found Free mercy without end and bound. 6 Though I be robbed of every pleasure That soul and body can make glad, Bereft of every earthly treasure, Forlorn, forsaken, lone and sad: However far His help may be, His mercy yet is left to me. 7 If earthly cares and want oppress me, And cause me sorrow and regret That things so vain can still distress me, And give me so much trouble yet: Though I am bowed down to the dust, Still in His mercy I will trust. 8 If in the best of all my actions, In works that are admired the most, I must perceive great imperfections, I surely have no right to boast; Yet this sweet comfort doth abide: In mercy only I confide. 9 Be it with me as He is willing, Whose mercy is a boundless sea; May He himself my heart be stilling, That this may ne'er forgotten be; Then it will rest, in joy and woe, On mercy, while it beats below. 10 On this foundation I unshrinking Will stand, while I on earth remain; This shall engage my acting, thinking, While I the breath of life retain; Then I will sing eternally, Unfathomed Mercy, still of Thee. Languages: English Tune Title: [Now I have found the firm foundation]

The abyss of many a former sin

Author: Joseph of the Studium; John Mason Neale Hymnal: Church Book #359 (1890) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Order of Salvation Repentance Lyrics: 1 The abyss of many a former sin Encloses me, and bars me in: Like billows my transgressions roll;-- Be Thou the Pilot of my soul! And to salvation’s harbor bring, Thou Saviour and Thou glorious King! 2 My Father’s heritage abused, Wasted by lust, by sin misused; To shame and want and misery brought, The slave to many a fruitless thought: I cry to Thee, who lovest men, O pity and receive again! 3 In hunger now, no more possest Of that my portion bright and blest, The exile and the alien see, Who yet would fain return to Thee! And save me, Lord, who seek to raise, To Thy dear Love the hymn of praise! 4 With that saved thief my prayer I make, Remember for Thy mercy’s sake! With that poor publican I cry, Be merciful, O God most high! With that lost prodigal I fain Back to my home would turn again! 5 Mourn, mourn, my soul, with earnest care, And raise to Christ the contrite prayer:— O Thou who freely wast made poor, My sorrows and my sins to cure, Me, poor of all good works, embrace, Enriching with Thy boundless grace! Languages: English Tune Title: MACCABAEUS

Come, said Jesus' sacred voice

Author: Anna Letitia Barbauld Hymnal: Church Book #347 (1890) Topics: The Order of Salvation Calling Lyrics: 1 Come, said Jesus' sacred voice, Come, and make my paths your choice: I will guide you to your home; Weary pilgrim, hither come! 2 Sinner, come! for here is found Balm that flows for every wound; Peace that ever shall endure; Rest eternal, sacred, sure. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA

Show pity, Lord; O Lord! forgive

Author: Watts Hymnal: Church Book #355 (1890) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Order of Salvation Repentance Lyrics: 1 Show pity, Lord; O Lord! forgive; Let a repenting rebel live. Are not Thy mercies large and free? May not a sinner trust in Thee? 2 Great God, Thy nature hath no bound, So let Thy pardoning Love be found. O wash my soul from every sin, And make my guilty conscience clean! 3 My lips with shame my sins confess Against Thy law, against Thy grace: Lord, should Thy judgments grow severe, I am condemned, but Thou art clear. 4 Yet save a trembling sinner, Lord, Whose hope, still hovering round Thy Word, Would light on some sweet promise there, Some sure support against despair. Scripture: Psalm 51 Languages: English Tune Title: BABYLON STREAMS

O Thou who wouldst not have

Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: Church Book #361 (1890) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Order of Salvation Repentance Lyrics: 1 O Thou who wouldst not have One wretched sinner die, Who diedst Thyself, my soul to save From endless misery! Teach me my course to run, While yet I sojourn here, That when Thou comest on Thy throne I may with joy appear. 2 Thou art Thyself the Way, Thyself in me reveal; So shall I pass my life's short day Obedient to Thy will; So shall I love my God, Because He first loved me, And praise Thee in Thy bright abode, Through all eternity. Languages: English Tune Title: GÖTTINGEN