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Bearing the Cross

Author: Henry F. Lyte Appears in 1,317 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 10:32 First Line: Jesus, I my cross have taken Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I my cross have taken, All to leave, and follow thee; Naked, poor, despised, forsaken, Thou, from hence, my all shalt be! Perish, every fond ambition, All I've sought, or hoped, or known, Yet how rich is my condition, God and heaven are still my own! 2 Let the world despise and leave me, They have left my Saviour, too; Human hearts and looks deceive me-- Thou art not, like them, untrue; Oh, while thou dost smile upon me, God of wisdom, love, and might, Foes may hate, and friends disown me, Show thy fact, and all is bright. 3 Man may trouble and distress me, 'Twill but drive me to thy breast; Life with trials hard may press me; Heaven will bring me sweeter rest! Oh, tis not in grief to harm me, While thy love is left to me; Oh, 'twere not in joy to charm me, Were that joy unmixed with thee. 4 Go, then, earthly fame and treasure! Come, disaster, scorn, and pain! In thy service, pain is pleasure, With thy favor, loss is gain. I have called thee--Abba, Father! I have stayed my heart on thee! Storms may howl, and clouds may gather, All must work for good to me. Topics: Abba, Father; Ashamed of Jesus; Church Ordinances of; Church Uniting with; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table; Consecration Of Self; Covenant Christian; Cross of Christ Taking; Cross of Christ Glorying in Used With Tune: ELLESDIE

Jesus Calls Us

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 947 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 10:37-38 First Line: Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us: o'er the tumult of our life's wild, restless sea; day by day his sweet voice soundeth saying, "Christian, follow me." 2 Jesus calls us from the worship of the vain world's golden store, from each idol that would keep us, saying, "Christian, love me more." 3 In our joys and in our sorrows, days of toil and hours of ease, still he calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love me more than these." 4 Jesus calls us: by thy mercies, Savior, may we hear thy call, give our hearts to thy obedience, serve and love thee best of all. Topics: Christian Life; Discipleship and Mission; Invitation; Love for God; Obedience Used With Tune: GALILEE

The Son of God Goes Forth to War

Author: Reginald Heber Appears in 843 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 10:38 Lyrics: 1 The Son of God goes forth to war, A kingly crown to gain; His blood-red banner streams afar: Who follows in His train? Who best can drink his cup of woe, Triumphant over pain, Who patient bears His cross below, He follows in His train. 2 The martyr first, whose eagle eye Could pierce beyond the grave, Who saw his Master in the sky, And called on Him to save. Like Him, with pardon on his tongue In midst of mortal pain, He prayed for them that did the wrong: Who follows in His train? 3 A glorious band, the chosen few On whom the Spirit came, Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew, And mocked the cross and flame: They met the tyrant's brandished steel, The lion's gory mane; They bowed their necks the death to feel: Who follows in their turn? 4 A noble army, men and boys, The matron and the maid, Around the Saviour's throne rejoice, In robes of light arrayed. They climbed the steep ascent of heav'n Through peril, toil, and pain; O God, to us may grace be giv'n To follow in their train! Amen. Topics: Warfare, Christian; Warfare, Christian Used With Tune: [The Son of God goes forth to war]

Go, labor on, spend and be spent

Appears in 444 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 10:24-25 Topics: Christians Duties of; Christian Activity Calls to; Old Age; Working and giving

Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

Author: Sebastian Temple, 1928-1998 Meter: Irregular Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 10:39 Refrain First Line: O Master, grant that I may never seek Used With Tune: PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS

Christ, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle

Author: D. Elton Trueblood Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 10:34 Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Holy Spirit Baptism of ; Church Ministry and Ministers; Church Renewal; Spiritual Conflict; Courage; Holy Spirit Baptism of ; Social Concerns Used With Tune: ODE TO JOY

How Firm a Foundation

Author: John Rippon, 1751-1836 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,179 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39 First Line: How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord Topics: Pilgrimage; Scripture; Trust Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: Called "K" in A Selection of Hymns,, 1787

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Author: Martin Luther; F. H. Hedge Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.7 Appears in 684 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 10:28 Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; his craft and power are great; and, armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal. 2 Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing, were not the right man on our side, the man of God’s own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he; Lord Sabaoth his name, from age to age the same, and he must win the battle. 3 And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, we will not fear, for God hath willed his truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; his rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure; one little word shall fell him. 4 That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth; the Spirit and the gifts are ours through him who with us sideth; let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; the body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still; his kingdom is forever. Topics: God Eternity and Power; Pilgrimage and Conflict; Processional Hymns; Reformation Day Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG Text Sources: Ein' Feste Burg

O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee

Author: Washington Gladden Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 585 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 10:39 Lyrics: 1 O Master, let me walk with thee in lowly paths of service free; tell me thy secret; help me bear the strain of toil, the fret of care. 2 Help me the slow of heart to move by some clear, winning word of love; teach me the wayward feet to stay, and guide them in the homeward way. 3 Teach me thy patience, still with thee in closer, dearer company, in work that keeps faith sweet and strong, in trust that triumphs over wrong. 4 In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future's broadening way; in peace that only thou canst give, with thee, O Master, let me live. Topics: Christian Life; Discipleship and Mission; Hope; Ministry; Personal Peace Used With Tune: MARYTON

Mighty God, While Angels Bless Thee

Author: Robert Robinson; R. W. Dale Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 288 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 10:29 Lyrics: 1 Mighty God, while angels bless thee, may a mortal sing thy name? Lord of earth as well as angels, thou art ev'ry creature’s theme; Lord of ev'ry land and nation, Ancient of Eternal Days, sounded through the wide creation be thy just and endless praise. 2 For the grandeur of your nature, grand beyond a seraph’s thought; for the wonders of creation, works with skill and kindness wrought; for thy providence that gtoverns through thine empire's wide domain, wings an angel, guides a sparrow: blessed by thy gentle reign. 4 But thy rich, thy free redemption, dark through brightness all along; thought is poor, and poor expression: who dare sing that wondrous song? Brightness of the Father’s glory, shall thy praise unuttered lie? Break, my tongue, such guilty silence; sing the Lord who came to die. 4 From the highest throne of glory to the cross of deepest woe, all to ransom guilty captives! Flow my praise, forever flow Go, return, immortal Savior; leave thy footstool, claim thy throne; thence return, and reign forever; be the kingdom all thine own! Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON