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I heard the voice of Jesus say

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,251 hymnals Topics: The Church of Jesus Christ Bereavement and Funerals; Living the Christian Life Personal Testimony; Living the Christian Life Comfort, Strength and Security Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

We Sing the Mighty Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 480 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We sing the mighty power of God that made the mountains rise, that spread the flowing seas abroad and built the lofty skies. We sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; the moon shines full at his command, and all the stars obey. 2 We sing the goodness of the Lord that filled the earth with food; he formed the creatures with his word and then pronounced them good. Lord, how your wonders are displayed, where'er we turn our eyes, if we survey the ground we tread or gaze upon the skies. 3 There's not a plant or flower below but makes your glories known, and clouds arise and tempests blow by order from your throne; while all that borrows life from you is ever in your care, and everywhere that we can be, you, God, are present there. Topics: Praise & Adoration; Creation and Providence; Creation; Praise & Adoration; Wisdom Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

I Sojourn In A Vale Of Tears

Author: John Mason Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 29 hymnals First Line: I sojourn in a vale of tears Lyrics: 1 I sojourn in a vale of tears, Alas, how can I sing? My harp doth on the willows hang, Distuned in every string. My music is a captive’s chain, Harsh sounds my ears do fill; How shall I sing sweet Sion’s song On this side Sion’s hill? 2 Yet lo! I hear a joyful sound, "Surely I quickly come"; Each word much sweetness doth distill Like swelling honeycomb. And dost Thou come, my dearest Lord? And dost Thou surely come? And dost Thou surely, quickly come? Methinks I am at home. 3 Come then, my dearest, dearest Lord, My sweetest, truest friend; Come, for I loathe these Kedar tents, Thy fiery chariots send. What have I here? My thoughts and joys Are all packed up and gone; My eager soul would follow them To Thine eternal throne. 4 What have I in this barren land? My Jesus is not here; Mine eyes will ne’er be blest until My Jesus doth appear. My Jesus is gone up to Heav’n, To make a place for me; For ’tis His will that where He is There should His servants be. 5 I Canaan view from Pisgah’s top, Of Canaan’s grapes I taste; My Lord, who sends unto me here, Will send for me at last. I have a God who changeth not, Why should I be perplexed? The God who owns me in this world, Will own me in the next. 6 Go fearless then, my soul, with God Into another room; Thou who hast walkèd with Him here Go see thy God at home. View death with a believing eye, It hath an angel’s face; And this kind angel will escort Thee to an angel’s place. 7 The grave is but a crucible Unto believing eyes; For there the flesh shall lose its dross, And like the sun shall rise. The world, which I have known too well Hath mocked me with its lies; How gladly would I leave behind Its vexing vanities! 8 My dearest friends now dwell above, Them will I go to see; And all my friends in Christ below Will soon come after me. Fear not the trump’s earth-rending sound; Dread not the Day of Doom, For He that is to be thy judge, Thy Savior is become. 9 Blest be my God that gives me light, Who in the dark did grope; Blest be my God, the God of love, Who causeth me to hope. Here is Word’s signet, comfort’s staff, And here is grace’s chain; By these Thy pledges, Lord, I know My hopes are not in vain. Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD Text Sources: Spiritual Songs; or, Songs of Praise to the Almighty God upon Several Occasions, 1683

When Jesus Left His Father's Throne

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 131 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When Jesus left his Father's throne, He chose a humble birth; Like us, unhonored and unknown, He came to dwell on earth. Like him may we be found below, In wisdom's paths of peace; Like him in grace and knowledge grow, As years and strength increase. 2 Sweet were his words and kind his look, When mothers round him pressed; Their infants in his arms he took, And on his bosom blessed. Safe from the world's alluring harms, Beneath his watchful eye, Thus in the circle of his arms May we for ever lie. 3 When Jesus into Zion rode, The children sang around; For joy they plucked the palms and strowed Their garments on the ground. Hosanna our glad voices raise, Hosanna to our King! Should we forget our Savior's praise, The stones themselves would sing. Topics: Jesus Christ; Palm/Passion Sunday Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

The Son of God Goes Forth to Wwar

Author: Reginald Heber Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 849 hymnals First Line: The Son of God goes forth to war Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD-COUNTY DOWN

Psalm 16

Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: O God, preserve me, for in you Lyrics: 1. O God, preserve me, for in you Alone my trust has stood; My soul has said, you are my Lord. My chief and only good. I love your saints, who fear your Name And walk as in your sight; They are the excellent of Earth, In them is my delight. 2. The Lord is my inheritance, The Lord alone remains The fulness of my cup of bliss; The Lord my lot maintains. The lines are fallen unto me In places large and fair; A goodly heritage is mine, Marked out with gracious care. 3. When in the night I meditate On mercies multiplied, My grateful heart inspires my tongue To bless the Lord, my Guide. Forever in my tho't, the Lord Before my face shall stand; Secure, unmoved, I shall remain, With him at my right hand. 4. I know that I shall not be cast out, Forgotten in the grave, And from corruption, O my Lord, Your holy one will save. The path of life you've shown to me Of joy, a boundless store Is ever found at your right hand, And pleasures evermore. Topics: Resurrection Scripture: Psalm 16 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD Text Sources: The New Metrical Version of the Psalms, 1909, alt.

I Waited Patiently for God

Author: Esther Arnold Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Psalm 40 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

'Twas in the Watches of the Night

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 62 hymnals Lyrics: 1. ’Twas in the watches of the night I thought upon Thy power, I kept Thy lovely face in sight amidst the darkest hour. My flesh lay resting on my bed, my soul arose on high: My God, my life my hope, I said, bring Thy salvation nigh. 2. My spirit labors up Thine hill, and climbs the heav’nly road; But Thy right hand upholds me still, while I pursue my God. Thy mercy stretches o’er my head the shadow of Thy wings; My heart rejoices in Thine aid, my tongue awakes and sings. 3. But the destroyers of my peace shall fret and rage in vain; The tempter shall for ever cease, and all my sins be slain. Thy sword shall give my foes to death, and send them down to dwell, In the dark caverns of the earth, or to the depths of hell. Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD Text Sources: The Psalms of David, 1719

We Sing for All the Unsung Saints

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD-COUNTY DOWN

The Good Fight

Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Encamped along the hills of light Lyrics: 1 Encamped along the hills of light, Ye Christian soldiers, rise And press the battle ere the night Shall veil the glowing skies. Salvation's helmet on each head, With truth all girt about, The earth shall tremble 'neath our tread And echo with our shout. 2 Our Lord sees every Christian die, And feels each dying breath, And calls out from a field nearby, "Be faithful unto death." Our brethren, dead beneath the plain, Whose spirits never died, Rise up to march and shout again, "O Christ, be glorified!" 3 Must I be carried to the skies On flow'ry beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize And sailed thru bloody seas? Sure I must fight if I would reign; Increase my courage, Lord. I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy word. Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD-COUNTY DOWN