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My faith looks up to thee

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #246 (1845) Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary; Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray; Take all my guilt away, Oh let me from this day, Be wholly thine. 2 May thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart, My zeal inspire; As thou hast died for me, Oh may my love to thee, Pure, warm, and changeless be, A burning fire. 3 While life's dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, Be thou my guide; Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrow's tears away, Nor let me ever stray, From thee aside. 4 When ends life's transient dream, When death's cold, sullen stream, Shall o'er me roll, Bless'd Savior, then in love, Fear and distrust remove; Oh! bear me safe above, A ransomed soul. Languages: English

Prayer for divine Guidance

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #270 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: O God of Jacob, by whose hand Lyrics: 1 O God of Jacob, by whose hand Thy people still are fed; Who, through this weary pilgrimage, Hast all our fathers led! 2 To thee our humble vows we raise, To thee address our prayer; And in thy kind and faithful breast Deposit all our care. 3 Through each perplexing path of life, Our wand'ring footsteps guide; Give us by day our daily bread, And raiment fit provide. 4 O! spread thy cov'ring wings around, Till all our wand'rings cease; And at our fathers' lov'd abode Our souls arrive in peace! 5 To thee, as to our cov'nant God, We'll our whole selves resign; And thankful own, that all we are, And all we have, are thine. Languages: English

Not ashamed of Christ

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #254 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Jesus! and shall it ever be Lyrics: 1 Jesus! and shall it ever be, A mortal man asham'd of thee! Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days! 2 Asham'd of Jesus! sooner far Let evening blush to own a star; He sheds the beams of light divine O'er this benighted soul of mine. 3 Asham'd of Jesus! just as soon Let midnight be asham'd of noon: 'Tis midnight with my soul, till he, Bright Morning Star! bid darkness flee. 4 Asham'd of Jesus! that dear friend, On whom my hopes of heaven depend! No; when I blush--be this my shame, That I no more revere his name. 5 Asham'd of Jesus! yes, I may, When I've no guilt to wash away, No tear to wipe, no good to crave, No fears to quell, no soul to save. 6 Till then--nor is my boasting vain-- Till then I boast a Savior slain! And O, may this my glory be, That Christ is not asham'd of me! Languages: English

Oh, could I find from day to day

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #257 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces Lyrics: 1 Oh, could I find from day to day, A nearness to my God; Then should my hours glide sweet away, And lean upon his word. 2 Lord, I desire with thee to live Anew from day to day; In joys the world can never give, Nor ever take away. 3 O Jesus, come and rule my heart, And make me wholly thine, That I may never more depart, Nor grieve thy love divine; 4 Thus till my last expiring breath, Thy goodness I'll adore; And when my flesh dissolves in death, My soul shall love thee more. Languages: English

Jesus precious

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #259 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Bless'd Jesus, when my soaring thoughts Lyrics: 1 Bless'd Jesus, when my soaring thoughts O’er all thy graces rove, How is my soul in transport lost-- In wonder, joy and love! 2 Not softest strains can charm mine ears, Like thy beloved name; Nor aught beneath the skies inspire, My heart with equal flame. 3 Where’er I look, my wond'ring eyes Unnumber'd blessings see; But what is life, with all its bliss, If once compared to thee? 4 Hast thou a rival in my breast? Search, Lord, for thou canst tell; If aught can raise my passions thus, Or please my soul so well. 5 No, thou art precious to my heart, My portion and my joy; For ever let thy boundless grace My sweetest thoughts employ. 6 When nature faints, around my bed Let thy bright glories shine; And death shall all his terrors lose, In raptures so divine. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7 Languages: English

Safety in God

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #267 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Courage, my soul! while God is near Lyrics: 1 Courage, my soul! while God is near, What enemy hast thou to fear? How canst thou want a sure defense, Whose refuge is Omnipotence? 2 Tho' thickest dangers crowd my way, My God can chase my fears away: My steadfast heart on him relies, And all those dangers still defies. 3 Tho' billows after billows roll, To overwhelm my sinking soul; Firm as a rock my faith shall stand, Upheld by God's almighty hand. 4 In life, his presence is my aid; In death, 'twill guide me thro' the shade; Chase all my rising fears away, And turn my darkness into day. Languages: English

Let sorrow, Lord, my bosom fill

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #285 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces Lyrics: 1 Let sorrow, Lord, my bosom fill, When impious men transgress thy will; Teach me to mourn, when lips profane Take thy tremendous name in vain. 2 With indignation may I treat The works of malice and deceit; And ever from their friendship flee, Who dare to scorn thy laws and thee. 3 Doth secret mischief lurk within? Do I indulge some unknown sin? O turn my feet whene'er I stray, And lead me in thy perfect way. Languages: English

While thee I seek, protecting Pow'r

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #264 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces Lyrics: 1 While thee I seek, protecting Pow'r! Be my vain wishes still'd; And may this consecrated hour With better hopes be fill'd. 2 Thy love the pow'rs of thought bestow'd; To thee my thoughts would soar. Thy mercy o'er my life has flow'd: That mercy I adore. 3 In each event of life, how clear Thy ruling hand I see! Each blessing to my soul more dear, Because bestow'd by thee. 4 In ev'ry joy that crowns my days, In ev'ry pain I bear, My heart shall find delight in praise, Or seek relief in pray'r. 5 When gladness wings my favor'd hour, Thy love my thoughts shall fill: Resign'd, when storms of sorrow low'r, My soul shall meet thy will. 6 My lifted eye, without a tear, The low'ring storm shall see; My steadfast heart shall know no fear: That heart will rest on thee! Languages: English

Prayer for spiritual mindedness

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #273 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: My God! permit me not to be Lyrics: 1 My God! permit me not to be A stranger to myself and thee; Amidst a thousand thoughts I rove, Forgetful of my highest love. 2 Why should my passions mix with earth, And thus debase my heav'nly birth? Why should I cleave to things below, And let my God, my Father, go? 3 Call me away from flesh and sense, Thy gracious word can draw me thence. I would obey the voice divine, And all inferior joys resign. 4 Be earth, with all her cares, withdrawn; Let noise and vanity be gone; In secret silence of the mind, My heav'n, and there my God, I find. Languages: English

Private Devotion

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #248 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Father Divine, thy piercing eye Lyrics: 1 Father Divine, thy piercing eye Sees thro' the darkest night; In deep retirement thou art nigh, With heart-discerning sight. 2 There may thy piercing eye survey My solemn homage paid, With ev'ry morning's dawning ray, And ev'ry evening's shade. 3 Oh, let thy own celestial fire The incense still inflame; While my warm vows to thee aspire, Thro' my Redeemer's name. 4 So shall the visits of thy love My soul in secret bless; So shalt thou deign in worlds above, Thy suppliant to confess. Scripture: Matthew 6:6 Languages: English

Evening Twilight

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #252 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: I love to steal awhile away Lyrics: 1 I love to steal awhile away From every cumb'ring care, And spend the hours of setting day In humble, grateful prayer. 2 I love in solitude to shed The penitential tear, And all His promises to plead Where none but God can hear. 3 I love to think on mercies past, And future good implore, And all my cares and sorrows cast On him whom I adore. 4 I love by faith to take a view Of brighter scenes in heav'n; The prospect doth my strength renew, While here by tempests driv'n. 5 Thus, when life’s toilsome day is o’er, May its departing ray Be calm at this impressive hour, And lead to endless day. Languages: English

Jesus, thy boundless love to me

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #258 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thy boundless love to me, No thought can reach, no tongue declare; O knit my thankful heart to thee, And reign without a rival there. 2 O grant that nothing in my soul May dwell, but thy pure love alone! O may thy love possess me whole! My joy, my treasure, and my crown. 3 O love, how cheering is thy ray! All pain before thy presence flies; Care, anguish, sorrow, melt away, Where'er thy healing beams arise. 4 Unwearied may I this pursue, Dauntless to the high prize aspire; Hourly within my soul renew This holy flame, this heavenly fire. 5 Still let thy love point out my way; How wondrous things thy love hath wrought! Still lead me, lest I go astray: Direct my work, inspire my thought. 6 In suff'ring be thy love my peace, In weakness be thy love my power, And when the storms of life shall cease, Jesus, in the important hour. Languages: English

Prayer for Christian Improvement

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #261 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: O thou, who hast at thy command Lyrics: 1 O Thou, who hast at thy command The hearts of all men in thy hand! My wishes and desires control; Mould ev'ry purpose of my soul. 2 Be with me, Lord, where'er I go; Teach me what thou wouldst have me do; Suggest whate'er I think and say; Direct me in the narrow way. 3 Prevent me, lest i harbor pride, Lest I in mine own strength confide: Show me my weakness; let me see, I have my pow'r, mine all from thee. 4 Assist and teach me how to pray; Dispose my nature to obey; What thou abhorr'st, that let me flee, And only love what pleases thee. 5 And while I to thine honor live, May I to thee all glory give, Until the summons, Lord, shall come, That calls thy willing servant home. Languages: English

Submission

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #280 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Dear Lord, my best desires fulfill Lyrics: 1 Dear Lord, my best desires fulfil, And help me to resign Life, health, and comfort, to thy will, And make thy pleasure mine. 2 Why should I shrink at thy command, Whose love forbids my fears? Or tremble at the gracious hand, That wipes away my tears? 3 No--let me rather freely yield What most I prize to thee, Who never hast a good withheld, Or wilt withhold, from me. 4 Thy favor, all my journey through, Thou art engag'd to grant; What else I want, or think I do, 'Tis better still to want. 5 Wisdom and mercy guide my way: Shall I resist them both? A poor blind creature of a day, And crush'd before the moth? 6 But ah! my inward spirit cries, Still bind me to thy sway; Else the next cloud that veils my skies Drives all these thoughts away. Scripture: Hebrews 12:7 Languages: English

The Blessedness of God's Children

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #275 (1845) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: My Father! cheering name! Lyrics: 1 My Father! cheering name! O may I call thee mine! Give me with humble hope to claim A portion so divine. 2 This can my fears control, And bid my sorrows fly: What real harm can reach my soul Beneath my Father's eye? 3 3 Whate'er thy will denies, I calmly would resign; For thou art just, and good, and wise: O bend my will to thine! 4 Whate'er thy will ordains, O give me strength to bear; Still let me know, a Father reigns, And trust a Father's care. 5 If anguish rend this frame, And life almost depart: Is not thy mercy still the same, To cheer my drooping heart? 6 Thy ways are little known To my weak erring sight; Yet shall my soul, believing, own, That all thy ways are right. 7 My Father! blissful name! Beyond expression dear: If thou admit my humble claim, I bid adieu to fear. Languages: English

Importunate prayer prevalent with God

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #247 (1845) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: The Lord, who truly knows Lyrics: 1 The Lord, who truly knows The heart of ev'ry saint, Invites us by his holy word, To pray and never faint. 2 He bows his gracious ear; We never please in vain; Yet we must wait till he appear, And pray, and pray again. 3 Tho' unbelief suggest, Why should we longer wait? He bids us never give him rest, But be importunate. 4 'Twas thus a widow poor, Without support or friend, Beset the unjust judge's door, And gain'd at last her end. 5 And shall not Jesus hear His children when they cry? Yes, tho' he may awhile forbear, He'll not their suit deny. 6 Then let us earnest be, And never faint in pray'r; He loves our importunity, And makes our cause his care. Scripture: Luke 18:1-7 Languages: English

Reviewing the Mercies of God

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #250 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Fain would my soul with wonder trace Lyrics: 1 Fain would my soul with wonder trace Thy mercies, O my God; And tell the riches of thy grace, The merits of thy blood. 2 With Israel's King, my heart would cry, While I review thy ways, Tell my, my Savior, who am I, That I should see thy face? 3 Form'd by thine hand, and form'd for thee, I would be ever thine: My Savior, make my spirit free, With beams of mercy shine. 4 Fain would my soul with rapture dwell On thy redeeming grace; O for a thousand tongues to tell My dear Redeemer's praise. Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:13 Languages: English

Far from the world, O Lord, I flee

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #251 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces Lyrics: 1 Far from the world, O Lord, I flee, From strife and tumult far; From scenes where Satan wages still His most successful war. 2 The calm retreat, the silent shade, With pray'r and praise agree: And seem by thy sweet bounty made, For those who follow thee. 3 Then if thy Spirit touch the soul, And grace her mean abode, Oh, with what peace and joy and love, She does commune with God! 4 There, like the nightingale, she pours Her solitary lays; Nor asks a witness of her song, Nor thirsts for human praise. Languages: English

Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #253 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces Lyrics: 1 Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat, Where Jesus answers prayer; There humbly fall before his feet, For none can perish there. 2 Thy promise is my only plea, With this I venture nigh; Thou callest burden'd souls to thee, And such, O Lord, am I. 3 Bow'd down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely press'd, By war without, and fear within, I come to thee for rest. 4 Be thou my shield and hiding place; That, shelter'd near thy side, I may my fierce accuser face, And tell him, "Thou hast died." 5 O wondrous love! to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners, such as I, Might plead thy gracious name. Languages: English

Christ precious

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #255 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary, rest. 3 By him, my pray'rs acceptance gain, Although with sin defil'd; Satan accuses me in vain, And I am own'd a child. 4 Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought; But when I see thee as thou art, I'll praise thee as I ought. 5 Till then, I would thy love proclaim, With every fleeting breath; And may the music of thy name Refresh my soul in death. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7 Languages: English

Sitting at Jesus Feet

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #256 (1845) Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing Lyrics: 1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing, Which before the cross I spend; Life, and health, and peace possessing, From the sinner's dying Friend: 2 Love and grief my heart dividing, With my tears his feet I'll bathe; Constant still in faith abiding, Life deriving from his death. 3 Truly blessed is this station-- Low before his cross I'll lie; While I see divine compassion Floating in his languid eye; 4 Here I'll sit--forever viewing Mercy streaming in his blood: Precious drops, my soul bedewing, Please and calm my peace with God. Languages: English

Living to Christ

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #260 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Let thoughtless thousands choose the road Lyrics: 1 Let thoughtless thousands choose the road That leads the soul away from God; This happiness, dear Lord, be mine, To live and die entirely thine. 2 On Christ by faith my soul would live, From him, my life, my all receive; To him devote my fleeting hours, Serve him alone with all my pow'rs. 3 Christ is my everlasting all, To him I look, on him I call; He will my ev'ry want supply, In time and through eternity. 4 Soon will the Lord, my life, appear; Soon shall I end my trials here; Leave sin and sorrow, death and pain To live is Christ--to die is gain. 5 Soon will the saints in glory meet; Soon walk through ev'ry golden street, And sing on ev'ry blissful plain, To live is Christ--to die is gain. Scripture: Philippians 1:21 Languages: English

The Christian panting for God

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #262 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Great God, indulge my humble claim Lyrics: 1 Great God, indulge my humble claim: Be thou my hope, my joy, my rest! The glories, that compose thy name, Stand all engag'd to make me blest. 2 Thou great and good, thou just and wise, Thou art my Father and my God! And I am thine by sacred ties, Thy Child and servant, bought with blood. 3 With heart and eyes and lifted hands, For thee I long, for thee I look, As travellers in thirsty lands Pant for the cooling water-brook. 4 E'en life itself, without thy love, No lasting pleasure can afford: Yea, 'twould but a tiresome burden prove, If I were banish'd from thee, Lord. 5 I'll lift my hands, I'll raise my voice, While I have breath to pray or praise. This work shall make my heart rejoice, Throughout the remnant of my days. Languages: English

The Christian's Choice

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #263 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Thou art my portion, O my God! Lyrics: 1 Thou art my portion, O my God! Soon as I know thy way, My heart makes haste t'obey thy word, And suffers no delay. 2 I choose the path of heav'nly truth, And glory in my choice; Not all the riches of the earth Could make me so rejoice. 3 The testimonies of thy grace I set before mine eyes; Thence I derive my daily strength, And there my comfort lies. 4 Whene'er I wander from thy path, I think upon my ways; Then turn my feet to thy commands, And trust thy pard'ning grace. 5 Now I am thine, forever thine: O save thy servant, Lord! Thou art my shield, my hiding-place, My hope is in thy word. 6 Thou hast inclin'd this heart of mine Thy statutes to fulfil; And thus till mortal life shall end Would I perform thy will. Languages: English

Confidence in God

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #265 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Our Father, thron'd above the sky Lyrics: 1 Our Father, thron'd above the sky, To thee our empty hands we spread; Thy children at thy footstool lie, And ask thy blessings on their head. 2 With cheerful hope and filial fear, In that august and precious name, By thee ordain'd, we now draw near, And would the promis'd blessing claim. 3 Does not an earthly parent hear The cravings of his famish'd son? Will he reject the filial pray'r, Or mock him with a cake of stone? 4 Our heav'nly Father, how much more Will thy divine compassions rise; And open thy unbounded store, To satisfy thy children's cries? 5 Yes, we will ask, and seek, and press For gracious audience at thy seat; Still hoping, waiting for success, If persevering to entreat. 6 For Jesus in his faithful word The upright supplicant has blest; And all thy saints with one accord The prevalence of pray'r attest. Languages: English

The confidence of the Christian

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #266 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: When I can read my title clear Lyrics: 1 When I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I bid farewell to ev'ry fear, And wipe my weeping eyes. 2 Should earth against my soul engage, And fiery darts be hurl'd: Then I can smile at Satan's rage, And face a frowning world. 3 Let cares like a wild deluge come, And storms of sorrow fall: May I but safely reach my home, My God, my heav'n, my all! 4 There I shall bathe my weary soul In seas of heav;nly rest; And not a wave of trouble roll Across my peaceful breast. Languages: English

No Trust in the Creatures; or Faith in divine Grace and Power

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #268 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: My spirit looks to God alone Lyrics: 1 My spirit looks to God alone; My rock and refuge is his throne; In all my fears, in all my straits, My soul on his salvation waits. 2 Trust him, ye saints, in all your ways, Pour out your hearts before his face: When helpers fail, and foes invade, God is our all-sufficient aid. 3 False are the men of high degree, The baser sort are vanity; Laid in the balance, both appear Light as a puff of empty air. 4 Make not increasing gold your trust, Nor set your hearts on glittering dust; Why will you grasp the fleeting smoke, And not believe what God hath spoke? 5 Once has his awful voice declared, Once and again my ears have heard, "All power is his eternal due: He must be fear'd and trusted too." 6 For sovereign power reigns not alone, Grace is a partner of the throne: Thy grace and justice, mighty Lord, Shall well divide our last reward. Languages: English

Glorying in God alone

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #271 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: The righteous Lord, supremely great Lyrics: 1 The righteous Lord, supremely great, Maintains his universal state; O'er all the earth his pow'r extends, All heav'n before his footstool bends. 2 Yet justice still with pow'r presides, And mercy all his empire guides; Such works are pleasing in his sight, And such the men of his delight. 3 No more, ye wise, your wisdom boast; No more, ye strong, your valor trust; Nor let the rich survey their store, Replete with heaps of shining ore. 4 Glory, my soul, in this alone, That God, thy God, to thee is known; That thou hast own'd his sov'reign sway, That thou hast felt his cheering ray. 5 My wisdom, wealth, and pow'r I find In one Jehovah all combin'd. On him I fix my roving eyes, Till all thy soul in rapture rise. 6 All else which I my treasure call, May in one fatal moment fall: But what his happiness can move, Whom God the blessed deigns to love? Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24 Languages: English

When shall I come and appear before God?

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #272 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: As pants the hart for cooling springs Lyrics: 1 As pants the hart for cooling springs, So longs my soul, O King of kings, Thy face in near approach to see, So thirsts, great Source of Life, for Thee. 2 With ardent zeal, with strong desires, To Thee, to Thee my soul aspires; When shall I reach thy blest abode? When meet the presence of my God? 3 God of my strength, attend my cry, Say why, my great Preserver, why Excluded from thy sight I go, And bend beneath a weight of wo? 4 Why thus, my soul, with care opprest? And whence the woes that fill my breast? In all thy cares, in all thy woes, On God thy steadfast hope repose. 5 My sure defense, my constant aid; His name my zeal shall ever raise, And dictate to my lips his praise. Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2 Languages: English

Retirement and Meditation

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #274 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Return, my roving heart, return Lyrics: 1 Return, my roving heart, return, And chase these shadowy forms no more; Seek out some solitude to mourn, And thy forsaken God implore. 2 Wisdom and pleasure dwell at home; Retir'd and silent seek them there: This is the way to overcome, The way to break the tempter's snare. 3 And thou, my God, whose piercing eye Distinct surveys each deep recess, In these abstracted hours draw nigh, And with thy presence fill the place. 4 Through the mazes of my heart, My search let heav'nly wisdom guide; And still its radiant beams impart, Till all be search'd and purified. 5 Then with the visits of thy love Vouchsafe my inmost soul to cheer; Till ev'ry grace shall join to prove, That God hath fixed his dwelling there. Languages: English

Humility

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #276 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Wherefore should man, frail child of clay Lyrics: 1 Wherefore should man, frail child of clay Who, from the cradle to the shroud, Lives but the insect of a day,-- O why should mortal man be proud? 2 His brightest visions just appear, Then vanish, and no ore are found: The stateliest pile his pride can rear, A breath may level with the ground. 3 By doubts perplex'd, in error lost, With trembling step he seeks his way: How vain of wisdom's gift the boast! Of reason's lamp how faint the ray! 4 Follies and crimes, a countless sum, Are crowded in life's little span: How ill, alas, does pride become That erring, guilty creature, man! 5 God of my life! Father divine! Give me a meek and lowly mind; In modest worth O let me shine, And peace in humble virtue find. Languages: English

Fruits of Love

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #277 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Let Pharisees of high esteem Lyrics: 1 Let Pharisees of high esteem Their faith and zeal declare: All their religion is a dream, If love be wanting there. 2 Love suffers long with patient eye, Nor is provok'd in haste; She lets the present inj'ry die, And long forgets the past. 3 Malice and rage, those fires of hell, She quenches with her tongue; Hopes and believes and thinks no ill, Tho' she endure the wrong. 4 She ne'er desires nor seeks to know The scandals of the time; Nor looks with pride on those below, Nor envies those that climb. 5 She lays her own advantage by, To seek her neighbor's good; So God's own Son came down to die, And save us by his blood. 6 Love is the grace that keeps her pow'r In all the realms above; There faith and hope are known no more, But saints forever love. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 Languages: English

Love to the Brethren

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #278 (1845) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Blest be the tie, that binds Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie, that binds Our hearts in Christian love! The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent pray'rs; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. 4 When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain: But we shall still be join'd in heart, And hope to meet again. 5 From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin, we shall be free; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity. Languages: English

Brotherly Love

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #279 (1845) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Lo, what a pleasing sight Lyrics: 1 Lo, what a pleasing sight Are brethren that agree! How blest are all, whose hearts unite In bonds of piety! 2 From those celestial springs, Such streams of comfort flow As no increase of riches brings, Nor honors can bestow. 3 All in their stations move, And each performs his part, In all the cares of life and love, With sympathizing heart. 4 Form'd for the purest joys, By one desire possess'd, One aim the zeal of all employs, To make each other blest. 5 No bliss can equal theirs, Where such affections meet; While praise devout, and mingled pray'rs Make their communion sweet. 6 'Tis the same pleasure fills The breast in worlds above; Where joy like morning-dew distils, And all the air is love. Languages: English

Watchfulness

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #283 (1845) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Ye servants of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of the Lord, Each in his office wait, Observant of his heav'nly word, And watchful at his gate. 2 Let all your lamps be bright, And trim the golden flame, Gird up your loins, as in his sight, For awful is his name. 3 Watch! 'tis your Lord's command, And while we speak, he's near. Mark the first signal of his hand, And ready all appear. 4 O happy servant he, In such a posture found! He shall his Lord with rapture see, And be with honor crown'd. Languages: English

Forsake, my soul! the tents of sin

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #284 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces Lyrics: 1 Forsake, my soul! the tents of sin, How false her joys appear! Noise and confusion dwell within; Peace is a stranger there. 2 The men, who keep the laws of God, His choicest blessings share; Or, if he lifts his chast'ning rod, 'Tis with a Father's care. 3 His mighty pow'r shall guard the just; His wisdom point their way; His eye shall watch their sleeping dust; His hand revive their clay. 4 Begin, ye saints, the joyful task; His praise employ your tongue; And soon eternity will ask A more exalted song. Languages: English

Christian Holiness

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #286 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: So let our lips and lives express Lyrics: 1 So let our lips and lives express The holy gospel we profess; So let our works and virtues shine, To prove the doctrine all divine! 2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad The honors of our Savior God, When the salvation reigns within, And grace subdues the pow'r of sin. 3 Our flesh and sense must be deny'd, Passion and envy, lust and pride; While justice, temp'rance, truth, and love, Our inward piety approve. 4 Religion bears our spirits up, While we expect that blessed hope, The bright appearance of the Lord, And faith stands leaning on his word. Languages: English

Behold he prayeth

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #249 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Pray'r is the soul's sincere desire Lyrics: 1 Pray'r is the soul's sincere desire, Utter'd or unexpress'd, The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. 2 Pray'r is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear; The upward glancing of an eye, When none but God is near. 3 Pray'r is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try; Pray'r the sublimest strains that reach The majesty on high. 4 Pray'r is the christian's vital breath, The christian's native air, His watchword at the gate of death-- He enters heav'n with pray'r. 5 Pray'r is the contrite sinners' voice Returning from his ways, While angels in their songs rejoice And say,--"Behold he prays." Scripture: Acts 9:11 Languages: English

Jesus the Anchor of the Soul

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #269 (1845) Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Now I have found the ground wherein Lyrics: 1 Now I have found the ground wherein Sure my soul’s anchor may remain: The love of God forgiving sin, Through Jesus crucified and slain. His mercy shall unshaken stay, When heav'n and earth have pass'd away. 2 Father! thine everlasting grace Our scanty thought surpasses far; Thine heart still melts with tenderness, Thine arms of love still open are; And Jesus' blood, through earth and skies, Mercy, free, boundless mercy, cries. 3 Tho' waves and storms go o’er my head, Tho' strength and health and friends be gone, Tho' joys be wither'd all and dead, Tho' every comfort be withdrawn: On this my steadfast soul relies, Father, thy mercy never dies. 4 Fix'd on this ground will I remain, Tho' my heart fail and flesh decay, This anchor shall my soul sustain, When earth’s foundations melt away, Mercy’s full pow'r I then shall prove, Lov'd with an everlasting love. Languages: English

Love the chief of Graces

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #281 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Had I the tongues of Greeks and Jews Lyrics: 1 Had I the tongues of Greeks and Jews, And nobler speech than angels use; If love be absent, I am found, Like tinkling brass, an empty sound. 2 Were I inspir'd to preach and tell All that is done in heav'n and hell, Or could my faith the world remove, Still I am nothing without love. 3 Should I distribute all my store, To feed the bowels of the poor; Or give my body to the flame, To gain a martyr's glorious name: 4 If love to God, and love to men Be absent, all my hopes are vain; Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor fiery zeal The work of love can e'er fulfill. Languages: English

The Importance and Influence of Love

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #282 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christain His Duty and Graces First Line: Happy the heart, where graces reign Lyrics: 1 Happy the heart, where graces reign, Where love inspires the breast: Love is the brightest of the train, And strengthens all the rest. 2 Knowledge, alas! 'tis all in vain, And all in vain our fear; Our stubborn sins will fight and reign, If love be absent there. 3 'Tis love, that makes our cheerful feet In swift obedience move. The devils know, and tremble too; But devils do not love. 4 This is the grace, that lives and sings, When faith and hope shall cease. 'Tis this shall strike our joyful strings In the sweet realms of bliss. Languages: English

Father all-loving

Author: Patrick Appleford, b.1924 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #274 (1972) Meter: 12.10.12.10 Topics: Christain Holiness First Line: Father all-loving, Thou rulest in majesty Languages: English Tune Title: WAS LEBET

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