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O Lord, turn not away Thy face

Author: Rev. John Marckant (16th century) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 52 hymnals Topics: Orisons Lyrics: 1 O Lord, turn not away Thy face From him that lieth prostrate, Lamenting sore his sinful life, Before Thy mercy gate. 2 Which gate Thou openest wide to those That do lament their sin; Shut not that gate against me, Lord, But let me enter in. Amen. Used With Tune: CHESHIRE TUNE Text Sources: In "Day's Psalter," 1562
O Lord, turn not away Thy face
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May the grace of Christ our Saviour

Author: Rev. John Newton Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 626 hymnals Topics: Orisons Lyrics: 1 May the grace of Christ our Saviour And the Father's boundless love, With the Holy Spirit's favor, Rest upon us from above. 2 Thus may we abide in union With each other and the Lord, And possess, in sweet communion, Joys which earth cannot afford. Amen. Used With Tune: EVENING PRAYER
May the grace of Christ our Saviour
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Round me falls the night

Author: Rev. William Romanis Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 35 hymnals Topics: Orisons Lyrics: 1 Round me falls the night. Saviour, be my Light; Through the hours in darkness shrouded Let me see Thy face unclouded; Let Thy glory shine In this heart of mine. 2 Earthly work is done, Earthly sounds are none; Rest in sleep and silence seeking, Let me hear Thee softly speaking; To my spirit here Whisper, "I am near." 3 Darkened now each ray O'er the traveler's way; Let me know that Thou hast found me, Let me feel Thine arms around me, Sure from every ill Thou wilt guard me still. Amen. Used With Tune: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM
Round me falls the night
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Breathe on me, Breath of God

Author: Rev. Edwin Hatch Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 367 hymnals Topics: Orisons Lyrics: 1 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do. 2 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Until my heart is pure, Until with Thee I will one will, To do and to endure. 3 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Till I am wholly Thine, Until this earthly part of me Glows with Thy fire divine. 4 Breathe on me, Breath of God, So shall I never die, But live with Thee the perfect life Of Thine eternity. Amen. Used With Tune: RHIW
Breathe on me, Breath of God
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Since Jesus is my Friend

Author: Rev. Paul Gerhardt; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 116 hymnals Topics: Orisons Lyrics: 1 Since Jesus is my Friend, And I to Him belong, It matters not what foes intend, However fierce and strong. 2 He whispers in my breast Sweet words of holy cheer; How they who seek in God their rest Shall ever find Him near. 3 My heart for gladness springs; It cannot more be sad; For very joy it laughs and sings, Sees naught but sunshine glad. 4 The Sun that lights mine eyes Is Christ, the Lord I love; I sing for joy of that which lies Stored up for me above. Amen. Used With Tune: GREENWOOD
Since Jesus is my Friend
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Love came down at Christmas

Author: Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) Meter: 6.7.6.7 Appears in 71 hymnals Topics: Orisons Lyrics: 1 Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, Love divine; Love was born at Christmas, Stars and angels gave the sign. 2 Worship we the Godhead, Love incarnate, Love divine; Worship we our Jesus: But wherewith for sacred sign? 3 Love shall be our token, Love be yours and love be mine, Love to God and all men, Love for plea and gift and sign. Amen. Used With Tune: HERMITAGE
Love came down at Christmas
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As now the sun's declining rays

Author: Rev. John Chandler; Rev. Charles Coffin Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 59 hymnals Topics: Orisons Lyrics: 1 As now the sun's declining rays At eventide descend, E'en so our years are sinking down To their appointed end. 2 Lord, on the cross Thine arms were stretched, To draw us to the sky, O grant us then that cross to love, And in those arms to die. 3 To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Holy Ghost, All glory be from men on earth, And from the angel host. Amen. Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA (IRISH)
As now the sun's declining rays
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Jesus, I am resting, resting

Author: Jean Sophia Pigott Meter: 8.7.8.5 D with refrain Appears in 80 hymnals Topics: Orisons Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I am resting, resting In the joy of what Thou art; I am finding out the greatness Of Thy loving heart. Here I gaze and gaze upon Thee, As Thy beauty fills my soul, For by Thy transforming image, Thou hast made me whole. Refrain: Jesus, I am resting, resting In the joy of what Thou art; I am finding out the greatness Of Thy loving heart. 2 O how great Thy loving-kindness, Vaster, broader than the sea! O how marvelous Thy goodness Lavished all on me! Yes, I rest in Thee, Beloved, Know what wealth of grace is Thine, Know Thy certainty of promise And have made it mine. [Refrain] 3 Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, I behold Thee as Thou art, And Thy love, so pure, so changeless, Satisfies my heart; Satisfies its deepest longing, Meets, supplies my every need, Compasseth me round with blessings: Thine is love indeed. [Refrain] 4 Ever lift Thy face upon me As I work and wait for Thee; Resting 'neath Thy smile, Lord Jesus, Earth's dark shadows flee. Brightness of my Father's glory, Sunshine of my Father's face, Let Thy glory e'er shine on me, Fill me with Thy grace. [Refrain] Amen. Used With Tune: RESTING
Jesus, I am resting, resting
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I am not worthy, holy Lord

Author: Rev. Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 76 hymnals Topics: Orisons Lyrics: 1 I am not worthy, holy Lord, That Thou shouldst come to me; Speak but the word: one gracious word Can set the sinner free. 2 I am not worthy; cold and bare The lodging of my soul; How canst thou deign to enter there? Lord, speak, and make me whole. Amen. Used With Tune: LEICESTER
I am not worthy, holy Lord
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Ere I sleep, for every favor

Author: Rev. John Cennick (1718-1755) Meter: 8.3.3.6 Appears in 77 hymnals Topics: Orisons Lyrics: 1 Ere I sleep, for every favor This day showed By my God, I will bless my Saviour. 2 O my Lord, what shall I render To Thy Name, Still the same, Gracious, good, and tender? 3 Leave me not, but ever love me; Let Thy peace Be my bliss, Till Thou hence remove me. Amen. Used With Tune: CWMDU
Ere I sleep, for every favor

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