Hymn Library

Hymn Library

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A voice, a heavenly voice I hear

Johan Olaf Wallin • Ernst W. Olson • English

1 Corinthians 11:25

A voice, a heavenly voice I hear! Arise, O soul, come and draw near To hallow and revere The day the Lord thy God doth make, And of the bread of life partake. I come, dear Jesus, at thy word, A guest unworthy to thy board, My Saviour and my Lord. O clothe me with thy righteousnes…

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A Warning From the Grave

Reginald Heber • English

Genesis 3:19

Beneath our feet and o'er our head Is equal warning given; Beneath us lie the countless dead, Above us is the heaven! Death rides on every passing breeze, And lurks in every flower; Each season hath its own disease, Its peril every hour! Our eyes have seen the rosy light Of youth…

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A Watchful Spirit

Charles Wesley • English

Deuteronomy 5:32

Jesus, my Saviour, Brother, Friend, On whom I cast my every care, On whom for all things I depend, Inspire, and then accept, my prayer. If I have tasted of Thy grace, The grace that sure salvation brings, If with me now Thy Spirit stays, And hovering hides me in His wings, Still…

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A Wedding Hymn

John Berridge • English

Genesis 24:17

Since Jesus freely did appear To grace a marriage feast, O Lord, we ask Thy presence here, To be a wedding Guest. Upon the bridal pair look down, Who now have plighted hands; Their union with Thy favor crown, And bless the nuptial bands. In purest love these souls unite, That the…

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A Welcome to Christian Friends

John Newton • English

Psalm 133:1

Kindred in Christ, for his dear sake, A hearty welcome here receive; May we together now partake The joys which only he can give. May he, by those kind care we meet, Send his good Spirit from above, Make our communications sweet, And cause our hearts to burn with love. Forgotten…

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A Work for All

Laura E. Newell • English

Matthew 21:28

There’s a work, a work that we all may do, For our Saviour if we will, Then with joy, with joy let’s our task pursue, And our mission here fulfill. There’s a work that each may do for Jesus, We may serve Him ev’ry day, We may tell His love to those who wander, We may seek the lam…

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A World Wide Revival

Mrs. C. H. Morris • English

Acts 2:17

For a worldwide revival, Blessèd Master, we pray. Let the pow’r of the Highest Be upon us today; For this world, dearly purchased By the blood of God’s Son, Back from Satan’s dominion And from sin must be won. Send the power, O Lord, Send the power, O Lord. Send the Holy Ghost po…

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A World's Homage to Its God

English

Psalm 68:32-35

Through all the earth, ye kingdoms, Sing unto God the King; With songs of joy and gladness Praise and thanksgiving sing. King of kings: Earth be filled with His glory! Lord of lords: Sound His praise in song and story; King of kings: Earth be filled with His glory; King of kings,…

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A worldling wretched, vile and base

Paul Henkel • English

Psalm 14

A Worldling, wretched, vile and base, Not subject to restraining grace; But yielded to his lusts and pride, And set all fear of God aside. Though he had riches laid in store, Yet no compassion on the poor! A beggar in a helpless state, Found no assistance at his gate. The worldli…

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A wretched man, both dumb and deaf

Paul Henkel • English

Psalm 18

A Wretched man, both dumb and deaf, Brought to our Lord to get relief; Was made to know the Saviour's pow'r, When he receiv'd immediate cure. The Saviour us'd but simple means, Such as the haughty world disdains; When he first took him from the throng, To make him hear and loose…

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Aaron, and the true Melchizedek

Isaac Watts • English

Psalm 68:17-18

Jesus, in thee our eyes behold A thousand glories more Than the rich gems and polished gold The sons of Aaron wore. They first their own burnt offerings brought To purge themselves from sin; Thy life was pure without a spot, And all thy nature clean. Fresh blood, as constant as t…

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Aaron's Rod

George Richards • English

Numbers 17:2

See Isr'el's tribes brought near to God; And ev'ry prince present his rod: Whilst one alone with blossoms blooms, And sheds the almond's rich perfumes. 'Twas his, the type of him divine, Whom thou, O Lord, hast chose as thine; The man, the priest, the stem, the root, Who bears fo…

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Abel's Blood

Isaac Watts • English

Genesis 4:10

Blood has a voice to pierce the skies: “Revenge!” the blood of Abel cries; But the dear stream, when Christ was slain, Speaks peace as loud from every vein: Pardon and peace from God on high; Behold, he lays his vengeance by; And rebels that deserve his sword, Become the favourit…

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Abide among us with Thy grace

Josua Stegmann (1629) • Catherine Winkworth (1863) • English

Luke 24:29

Abide among us with Thy grace, Lord Jesus, evermore, Nor let us e'er to sin give place, Nor grieve Him we adore. Abide among us with Thy word, Redeemer, whom we love, Thy help and mercy here afford, And life with Thee above. Abide among us with Thy ray, O Light that lighten'st al…

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Abide in Me, O Lord

Harriet Beecher Stowe (1855) • English

Luke 24:29

Abide in me, O Lord, and I in Thee; From this good hour, O leave me never more; Then shall the discord cease, the wounded healed, The lifelong bleeding of the soul be o’er. Abide in me; o’ershadow by Thy love Each half-formed purpose and dark thought of sin; Quench, ere it rise,…

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Abide Thou With Me

Ray Palmer • English

John 14:13

Come, Jesus, Redeemer, abide thou with me; Come, gladden my spirit that waiteth for thee; Thy smile every shadow shall chase from my heart, And soothe every sorrow though keen be the smart. Without thee but weakness, with thee I am strong; By day thou shalt lead me, by night be m…

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Abide With Me

Henry Francis Lyte (1847) • English

Exodus 33:14-15

Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away. Change and decay in al…

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Abide With Me

Emma Graves Dietrich • English

Luke 19:5

Abide with me, I need Thee ev'ry day, To lead me safe through all the weary way; When storms surround and only clouds I see, Lord, be my comfort and abide with me! Be with me, Lord, where’er my path may lead, Fulfill Thy Word, supply my ev'ry need; Help me to live each day more c…

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Abide With Me

Adaline Hohf Beery • English

John 14:16

Abide with me, my Savior dear, And soothe this troubled heart, It makes me glad to have thee near, And feel how kind thou art. O Master, blessed, good and true, Let me thy beauty, beauty see, Thy precious words are ever new, Dear Christ, abide with me. I could not keep the narrow…

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Abide With Me Ever

John Henry Yates • English

Luke 24:29

Without Thee, my Saviour, I nothing can do; I strive, but I fail to be faithful and true; My strength is but weakness, and faint is my heart, Unless Thou art nigh me Thy grace to impart. Abide with me ever, O Saviour, abide, My Refuge in danger, in darkness, my Guide. Without The…

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Abide with Us, the Day Is Waning

Kaspar Johannes Boye • Oluf H. Smeby • English

Luke 24:13-35

Abide with us, the day is waning; Thus prayed the two while on the way. We read that Thou, 0 Lord, remaining, Didst all their doubts and fears allay. Incline Thine ear, Thou King of grace, When, praying thus, we seek Thy face. At eventide, Thy Spirit sending, Help us, 0 Lord, our…

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Abide, O dearest Jesus

Josua Stegmann • August Crull • English

Luke 24:28-35

Abide, O dearest Jesus, among us with your grace that Satan may not harm us nor we to sin give place. Abide, O dear Redeemer, among us with your Word and thus now and hereafter true peace and joy afford. Abide with heav'nly brightness among us, precious Light; your truth direct a…

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Abiding and Confiding

Albert B. Simpson • English

John 15:4

I have learn'd the wondrous secret Of abiding in the Lord; I have found the strength and sweetness Of confiding in his word; I have tasted life's pure fountain, I am trusting in his blood, I have lost myself in Jesus, I am sinking into God. I'm abiding in the Lord, And confiding…

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Abiding Confidence and Hope

English

Psalm 71

Though troubles great o'ershadow me, Thou art my refuge strong; My mouth shall praise Thee all the day, Thy honor be my song. Cast me not off when hoary age Becomes my weary lot, And in the days of failing strength Do Thou forsake me not. My foes are strong and confident, For I t…

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Abiding in Him

Charles B. J. Root • English

John 15:4

Abiding, oh, so wondrous sweet! I’m resting at the Savior’s feet; I trust in him, I’m satisfied, I’m resting in the Crucified! Abiding, abiding, Oh! so wondrous sweet! I’m resting, resting At the Savior’s feet. He speaks, and by his word is given His peace, a rich foretaste of he…

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Abiding in Jesus

Barney Elliott Warren • English

John 15:7

I’m abiding in Jesus, what a blessed place! I am sure He kindly cares for me; He will never forsake me if I trust His grace, In His cleansing blood, I now am free. I’m abiding in the Savior’s love, He kindly cares for me; I’m abiding in the Savior’s love; In Him my soul is free.…

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Abiding in the Secret Place

Charles Price Jones • English

Psalm 91:1-10

Who in the secret place doth abide Of God, our Saviour most High, Under His shadowing wing shall hide, And danger ever defy; Now I will say of the Lord that He My refuge and fortress forever shall be, My God eternal, in Him will I trust; My soul no longer shall cleave to the dust…

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Abiding Rest

J. J. Maxfield • English

Isaiah 41:10

My soul has found abiding rest, Where living fountains flow; Where vales are in their verdure drest, And Sharon's roses blow. 'Tis but a step to Sychar's well, Where Jesus speaks to me; And oft by faith I seem to dwell With him in Galilee. All girded for the victor's race, I run…

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Abismado en el Pecado

Ramón Bon • Spanish

Psalm 130:1

Abismado en el pecado Clamaré yo a Ti, Señor: Mira el llanto y el quebranto De este pobre pecador. Dios clemente, omnipotente, Líbrame de todo mal, Para amarte y alabarte En la patria celestial. Cada día gozaria A tu lado, buen Jesús, Adorando y ensalzando Al autor de toda luz. M…

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Able to Deliver

Fanny J. Crosby • English

Hebrews 7:25

O troubled heart, be thou not afraid, In the Lord thy God, let thy hope be stayed; He will hear thy cry and will give thee aid, Whate'er thy cross may be. He is able still to deliver thee, And His own right hand thy defence shall be: He is able still to deliver thee, Then be thou…

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Able to Keep

S. L. Sonubai Keskar • English

Job 8:15

Jesus, my Lord, my life, my all, In Thee I trust, in Thee I hide; I know Thou wilt not let me fall If I stay by Thy side. In Thy dear hands of love I lay, Fulfill Thy purposes in me; Teach me to say from day to day, Thy will be done in me. The storms of life are fierce and dark,…

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Able to the Uttermost

Kate Ulmer • English

Hebrews 7:25

Such a wonderful Redeemer I have found! In His presence pleasures evermore abound; From the law He set me free by His death on Calvary; He is able to the uttermost to save. He is able, He can save, For His live He freely gave; Come, oh come without delay, He will wash thy sins aw…

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Above the Bright Blue

Charles Edward Pollock • English

John 14:2-3

There's a beautiful place called heaven, It is hidden above the bright blue, Where the good, who from earth-ties are riven, Live and love an eternity through. Above the bright blue, the beautiful blue, Jesus is waiting for me and for you; Heaven is there, not far from our sight,…

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Above the Starry Spheres

St. Ambrose • Edward Caswall • English

Acts 2:41

Above the starry spheres, To where He was before, Christ had gone up, the Father’s gift Upon the Church to pour. At length had fully come, On mystic circle borne Of seven times seven revolving days, The Pentecostal morn. When, as the Apostles knelt At the third hour in prayer, A…

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Above the Trembling Elements

Anna L. Price (1890) • English

Psalm 36:5

Above the trembling elements, Above life’s restless sea, Dear Savior, lift my spirit up, O lift me up to Thee! Great calmness there, sweet patience, too, Upon Thy face I see; I would be calm and patient, Lord, O lift me up to Thee! I am not weary of Thy work, From earth I would n…

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Abraham's Faith

Fanny Crosby • English

Psalm 31:23

The Lord commanded Abraham, Give thy son to me, Thine only son whom thou dost love, A sacrifice to be. The Lord commanded, he obeyed, His faith unfalt’ring still; Obedient ever to the voice of his God, He answered, Lord, I will. He built an altar on the mount, Placed the wood wit…

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Abraham's Rejoicing

George Richards • English

Genesis 22:8

"God will provide," the Patriarch said, And faith gives ev'ry doubt away; Fearless he climbs Moriah's mound, And sees afar Christ Jesus' day: Yes! God provides, and God accepts His sacrifice, and his alone: No blood of beasts, not Abraham's son, Nor ought, save Christ, can e'er a…

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Abranse los Cielos

Anonymous • Spanish

Isaiah 35:1-10

Ábranse los cielos, lluevan al Mesías! Sobre el mustio suelo nazca ya el amor. Claman los collados: "¡Ven, oh Salvador!" Los sedientos prados: "¡Ven, oh Redentor!" Los resecos campos piden ya el rocío. De las profecías la sonora voz llama ya los días de la redención; y la tierra…

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Ábranse los cielos

Spanish

Isaiah 45:8

Ábranse los cielos, lluevan al Mesías, que es nuestro consuelo, nuestro Redentor. Claman los collados: "Ven ya, Salvador"; los sedientos prados: "Llega, Redentor". Y el erial sin río pide ya el rocío. Ábranse los cielos, lluevan al Mesías, que es nuestro consuelo, nuestro Redento…

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Absence from God

Anne Steele • English

Jeremiah 3:22

O Thou, whose tender mercy hears Contrition's humble sigh, Whose hand indulgent wipes the tears From sorrow's weeping eye; See, low before Thy throne of grace, A wretched wanderer mourn; Hast Thou not bid me seek Thy face? Hast Thou not said, return? And shall my guilty fears pre…

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Absent from flesh! O blissful thought!

Isaac Watts • English

Psalm 106:1-5

Absent from flesh! O blissful thought! What unknown joys this moment brings! Freed from the mischiefs sin has brought, From pains, and fears, and all their springs. Absent from flesh! illustrious day! Surprising scene! triumphant stroke That rends the prison of my clay; And I can…

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Absolute Perfection

Charles Wesley • English

Leviticus 19:2

Holy as thou, O Lord, is none; Thy holiness is all thine own; A drop of that unbounded sea Is ours, a drop derived from thee. And when thy purity we share, Thy brightest glory we declare; And, humbled into nothing, own, Holy and pure is God alone. Sole, self-existing God and Lord…

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Abundance of good folk, I find

John Berridge • English

Romans 10:3

Abundance of good folk, I find, Are gathering goodness for the wind To scatter it about; They seek, with human care and skill, Their vessels with good wine to fill, But all the wine leaks out. [A fretful soul his fault may spy, And struggle much, and often try Some patience to ob…

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Abundant Life

William Leslie • English

John 6:27

Under the burdens of guilt and care Many a spirit is grieving, Who in the joy of the Lord might share, Life everlasting receiving. Life! life! eternal life! Jesus alone is the Giver; Life! life! abundant life! Glory to Jesus forever! Burden'd one, why will you longer bear Sorrows…

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Abundant Life by Christ our Shepherd

Philip Doddridge • English

John 10:10

Praise to our shepherd's gracious name, Who on so kind an errand came; Came, that by him his flock might live, And more abundant life receive. Hail, great Immanuel from above, High seated on thy throne of love! O pour the vital torrent down, Thy people's joy, their Lord's renown.…

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Abundantly Able to Save

Elisha A. Hoffman • English

Isaiah 55:7

Whoever receiveth the Crucified One, Whoever believeth on God’s only Son, A free and a perfect salvation shall have: For He is abundantly able to save. My brother, the Master is calling for thee; His grace and His mercy are wondrously free; His blood as a ransom for sinners He ga…

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Acceptance, in the Atonement of the Beloved

Samuel Stennett • English

John 14:6

How shall the sons of men appear, Great God, before thine awful bar? How may the guilty hope to find Acceptance with th' eternal mind? Not vows, nor groans, nor broken cries, Not the most costly sacrifice, Not infant blood profusely spilt, Will expiate a sinner's guilt. The blood…

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Accepted

Charles W. Naylor • English

Hebrews 4:16

As I come, O Savior, pleading That my soul thou shouldst restore, All I have I now am bringing, Thine to be forevermore. Thou hast said Thou wouldst receive me, Nor my earnest plea deny; Now I know I am accepted, On Thy promise I rely. I have done what Thou hast taught me, From t…

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Access to the Throne of Grace by a Mediator

Isaac Watts • English

Genesis 3:24

Come, let us lift our joyful eyes Up to the courts above, And smile to see the Father there, Upon a throne of love. The peaceful gates of heav'nly bliss Are opened by the Son; High let us raise our notes of praise, And reach th' almighty throne; High let us raise our notes of pra…

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According to my righteousness

English

Psalm 18:20-45

According to my righteousness he did me recompense; he me repaid according to my hands’ pure innocence. For I the Lord’s ways kept, nor from my God turned wickedly. His judgments were before me, I his laws put not from me. Sincere before him was my heart, upright with him was I;…

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According to Thy Gracious Word

James Montgomery (1825) • English

Ecclesiastes 12:1

According to thy gracious word, in meek humility, this will I do, my dying Lord, I will remember thee. Thy body, broken for my sake, my bread from heav'n shall be; thy testamental cup I take, and thus remember thee. Gethsemane can I forget? Or there thy conflict see, thine agony…

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Achor's Vale, a Door of Hope

George Richards • English

Joshua 6:26

From tribulation's gloomy vale, where Jesus bow'd, where Jesus bled, The suff'ring, conq'ring Lamb of God, Shall lift on high, his glorious head. For rebel man, the Saviour died: For man, he burst the rocky tomb; And opes, by death, a door of hope, That enters on the world to com…

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Aclamación Memorial

Spanish

Ephesians 1:6-10

Cristo ha muerto, Christo ha resucitado, Cristo vendrá de nuevo.

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Acquaint Thyself With God

William Knox • English

Job 22:21

Acquaint thyself quickly, O sinner, with God, And joy, like the sunshine, shall beam on thy road; And peace, like the dewdrop, shall fall on thy head, And sleep, like an angel, shall visit thy bed. Acquaint thyself quickly, O sinner, with God, And he shall be with thee when fears…

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Acquiescence in the Divine Will

James Merrick • English

Matthew 26:39

Author of good, we rest on Thee; Thine ever watchful eye Alone our real wants can see, Thy hand alone supply. In Thine all-gracious providence Our cheerful hopes confide; O, let Thy power be our defence, Thy love our footsteps guide! And since, by passion’s force subdued, Too oft…

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Across the plains one Christmas night ("The Three Drovers")

John Wheeler • English

Luke 2:20

Across the plains one Christmas night, Three drovers riding blythe and gay, Looked up and saw a starry light, More radiant than the Milky Way; And on their hearts such wonder fell, They sang with joy "Noel! Noel! Noel! Noel! Noel!" The black swans flew across the sky, The wild do…

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Acudamos Jubilosos

Manuel Davíla • Spanish

Exodus 12:1-42

Somos pueblo que camina por la senda del dolor. Acudamos jubilosos a la santa comunión. Los humildes y los pobres invitados son de Dios. Este pan que Dios nos brinda alimenta nuestra unión. Cristo aquí se hace presente; al reunirnos en su amor. Los sedientos de justicia buscan su…

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Ad Dominum

Thomas Sternhold • English

Psalm 120

In trouble and in thrall unto the Lord I call, And he doth me comfort; Deliver me, I pray, From lying lips alway, and tongues of false report. What 'vantage or what thing gett'st thou thus for to sting, Thou false and flatt'ring liar? Thy tongue doth hurt, it's seen, No less than…

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Ad te levavi

Thomas Sternhold • English

Psalm 123

O thou that in the heav'ns dost dwell, I lift my eyes to thee; Ev'n as a servant lifteth his, his master's hands to see: As handmaids watch their mistress' hand, some grace for to achieve, So we behold the Lord our God, till he doth us forgive. O grant to us compassion, Lord, and…

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Adam and Christ Lord's of the old and new Creation

English

Psalm 8

Lord, what was man when made at first, Adam the offspring of the dust, That thou should'st set him and his race But just below an angel's place? That thou should'st raise his nature so, And make him lord of all below; Make every beast and bird submit, And lay the fishes at his fe…

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Addressing the Holy Spirit

Joseph Hart (1768) • English

Psalm 85:6

Once more we come before our God; Once more His blessings ask. O may not duty seem a load, O may not duty seem a load, Nor worship prove a task. Father, Thy quickening Spirit send From heaven in Jesus’ name, To make our waiting minds attend, To make our waiting minds attend, And…

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Admission into the Church

Philip Doddridge • English

Jeremiah 1:5

Enquire, ye pilgrims, for the way, That lead's to Sion's hill, And thither set your steady face, With a determin'd will. Invite the strangers all around Your pious march to join; And spread the sentiments you feel Of faith and love divine. O come, and to his temple haste, And see…

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Adoption in Christ

James Relly • English

Hosea 1:10

Now are we sons of God! Nor doth it yet appear What heights of bliss, thro' Jesus' blood, For us prepared are. This we already know, When Christ, our righteousness, Shall shew himself to men below, We shall be as he is. Yea in this world are we, As Jesus is above; As him, from si…

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Adoration

Clara McAlister Brooks (1911) • English

Isaiah 33:17

I have found the joy of God, In His sacred, blest abode, Oh, the comfort of the peace that fills my soul! And a day His courts within, Far exceedeth all in sin, In His secret presence I’m abiding. I shall see Him, I shall see Him, I shall see Him in His beauty over there; In His…

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Adored for ever be the Lord

English

Psalm 28

Adored for ever be the Lord; His praise I will resound, From Whom the cries of my distress A gracious answer found. He is my Strength and Shield; my heart Has trusted in His Name; And now relieved, my heart, with joy, His praises shall proclaim. The Lord, the everlasting God, Is…

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Advice to Youth

Isaac Watts • English

Psalm 39:4-7

Now, in the heat of youthful blood, Remember your Creator, God: Behold, the months come hast'ning on, When you shall say, "My joys are gone." God from on high beholds your thoughts; His book records your secret faults: The works of darkness men have done Must all appear before th…

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Advice to Youth

English

Ecclesiastes 12

Now is the time, O lovely youth, To think on your creator God; Attend the words of sacred truth, While in the days of youthful blood. This is the only way to find, The paths of peace and endless joy; The way to store your youthful mind With pleasure that will never cloy. But if y…

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Advocate

Anne Steele • English

Hebrews 5:8-10

Where is my God? does he retire Beyond the reach of humble sighs? Are these weak breathings of desire Too languid to ascend the skies? Where is my God? can he be mine And yet so long conceal his face? And must I every joy resign Nor hope for his returning grace? Hence guilty diff…

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Afar from God

Richard Slater • English

Psalm 119:10

Afar from Heaven thy feet have wandered, Afar from God thy soul has strayed; His gifts in sin thy hand has squandered, Yet still in love he calls thee home. God is near thee. tell the story; He will hear thy tale of sorrow, God is near thee, and in mercy He will welcome thy retur…

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Afar in Old Judea

Roy A. Cheville • English

Matthew 3:16-17

Afar in old Judea, above the Jordan stream, a heav'nly light descended on a baptismal scene. Then came the confirmation of Jesus, from above, the sacramental signet; the Spirit as a dove. In ancient Zarahemla, above the temple towers, appeared the Christ of Judah to crown the wat…

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Afflicted

James Grant • English

Mark 4:37-41

O Zion, afflicted with wave upon wave, Whom no man can comfort, whom no man can save; With darkness surrounded, by terrors dismay'd, In toiling and rowing, thy strength is decay'd. Loud roaring, the billows now nigh o’erwhelm, But skilful’s the Pilot who sits at the helm; His wis…

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Afflicted Saints Happy, and Prosperous Sinners Cursed

Isaac Watts • English

Psalm 73

Now I’m convinc'd the Lord is kind To men of heart sincere, Yet once my foolish thoughts repin'd, And border'd on despair. I griev'd to see the wicked thrive, And spoke with angry breath, “How pleasant and profane they live! How peaceful is their death! With well-fed flesh and ha…

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Affliction is a stormy deep

Nathaniel Cotton • English

Psalm 42

Affliction is a stormy deep, Where wave resounds to wave; Though o'er my head the billows roll, I know the Lord can save. The hand that now withholds my joys Can reinstate my peace: And He who bade the tempest roar, Can bid that tempest cease. In the dark watches of the night, I'…

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Afflictions and Death Under Providence

Isaac Watts • English

Job 5:6-8

Not from the dust affliction grows, Nor troubles rise by chance; Yet we are born to cares and woes – A sad inheritance! As sparks break out from burning coals, And still are upwards borne, So grief is rooted in our souls, And man grows up to mourn. Yet with my God I leave my caus…

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Afflictions Blessed

Thomas Hastings • English

Psalm 61:2

How tender is thy hand, O thou most gracious God! Afflictions come at thy command, And leave us at thy word. How gentle is the rod That chastens us for sin! How soon we find a smiling God Where deep distress has been! A Father's hand we feel, A Father's love we know; 'Mid tears o…

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After a While

Charles A. Tindley (1901) • English

Deuteronomy 26:7

The world of forms and changes Is just now so confused That there is found some danger In everything you use, But this is consolation To every blood-washed child: The Lord will change our station After a while. After a while, after a while, The Lord will change our station After…

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After Awhile

Grace Weiser Davis • English

John 16:16

After awhile the trump will sound, To wake the nations underground, After awhile, after awhile; After awhile the Lord will come To call His faithful children home, After awhile, after awhile. After awhile we all shall stand, For recompense at God’s right hand, After awhile, after…

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After Baptism

James Newton • English

Matthew 16:16

"Proclaim," said Christ, "God's wondrous grace To all the sons of men; He who believes and is baptiz'd, Salvation shall obtain." Let plenteous grace descend on those, Who, hoping in his word, This day have publicly declar'd, That Jesus is their Lord. With cheerful feet may they g…

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After Baptism

Samuel Stennett • English

Revelation 7:14

Thus was the great Redeemer plung'd In Jordan's swelling flood; To shew he must be soon baptiz'd In tears, and sweat and blood. Thus was his sacred body laid Beneath the yielding wave, Thus was his sacred body rais'd Out of the liquid grave. Lord, we thy precepts would obey, In t…

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After Death the Judgment

Charles W. Naylor • English

Hebrews 9:27

Stop, sinner, on your sinful way, And heed the warning voice today; Oh, come to Jesus while you may, For after death the judgment. After death the judgment, After death the judgment; After death the judgment, Oh, will you be prepared? Oh, reason, sinner, will it pay To cast your…

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