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Brief life is here our portion

Author: Bernard of Cluny, 12th century; John Mason Neale, 181 1866 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 248 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Death, Resurrection, and the Heavenly Glory Used With Tune: PEARSALL Text Sources: Last verse as in Hymns Ancient and Modern.

O God, the Rock of Ages

Author: Bishop Edward H. Bickersteth Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 203 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God, the Rock of Ages, Who evermore hast been, What time the tempest rages, Our dwelling place serene: Before Thy first creations, O Lord, the same as now, To endless generations The Everlasting Thou! 2 Our years are like the shadows On sunny hills that lie, Or grasses in the meadows That blossom but to die; A sleep, a dream, a story By strangers quickly told, An unremaining glory Of things that soon are old. 3 O Thou, who dost not slumber, Whose light grows never pale, Teach us aright to number Our years before they fail; On us Thy mercy lighten, On us Thy goodness rest, And let Thy Spirit brighten The hearts Thyself hast blessed. Amen. Topics: God the Father His Eternity and Power; God Eternity and Power, His; God Refuge, our ; Processionals Used With Tune: PEARSALL

Lead on, O King Eternal!

Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Appears in 410 hymnals Used With Tune: PEARSALL

O happy band of pilgrims

Author: John M. Neale; John Mason Neale Appears in 186 hymnals Used With Tune: PEARSALL Text Sources: Latin Hymn, c. 820

I could not do without thee

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 190 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I could not do without thee, O Saviour of the lost, whose precious blood redeemed me at such tremendous cost; thy righteousness, thy pardon, thy precious blood, must be my only hope and comfort, my glory and my plea. 2 I could not do without thee, I cannot stand alone, I have no strength or goodness, no wisdom of my own; but thou, belovèd Saviour, art all in all to me, and weakness will be power if leaning hard on thee. 3 I could not do without thee, for, oh, the way is long, and I am often weary, and sigh replaces song: how could I do without thee? I do not know the way; thou knowest, and thou leadest, and wilt not let me stray. 4 I could not do without thee, O Jesus, Saviour dear; e’en when my eyes are holden, I know that thou art near; how dreary and how lonely this changeful life would be without the sweet communion, the secret rest with thee. 5 I could not do without thee; no other friend can read the spirit’s strange deep longings, interpreting its need; no human heart could enter each dim recess of mine, and soothe, and hush, and calm it, O Blessèd Lord, but thine. 6 I could not do without thee, for years are fleeting fast, and soon in solemn loneness the river must be passed; but thou wilt never leave me, and though the waves roll high, I know thou wilt be near me, and whisper, 'It is I.' Topics: General Hymns Trust in God Used With Tune: PEARSALL