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Thus saith the Wisdom of the Lord

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:5 Lyrics: Thus saith the Wisdom of the Lord, "Blest is the man that hears my word, Keeps daily watch before my gates, And at my feet for mercy waits. "The soul that seeks me shall obtain Immortal wealth and heav'nly gain; Immortal life is his reward; Life, and the favor of the Lord. "But the vile wretch that flies from me Doth his own soul an injury; Fools that against my grace rebel Seek death, and love the road to hell."

New Songs of Celebration

Author: Erik Routley, 1917-1982 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:3 First Line: New songs of celebration render Lyrics: 1 New songs of celebration render to God who has great wonders done; love sits enthroned in ageless splendor; come and adore the Mighty One. God has made known the great salvation which all the saints with joy confess. God has revealed to every nation truth and unending righteousness. 2 Joyfully, heartily resounding, let every instrument and voice peal out the praise of grace abounding, calling the whole world to rejoice. Trumpets and organs, set in motion such sounds as make the heavens ring; all things that live in earth and ocean, sound forth the song, your praises bring. 3 Rivers and seas and torrents roaring, honor the Lord with wild acclaim; mountains and stones, look up adoring, and find a voice to praise God's name. Righteous, commanding, ever glorious, praises be sung that never cease: just is our God, whose truth victorious establishes the world in peace. Topics: Adoration Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU

Earth and All Stars

Author: Herbert Brokering, 1926- Meter: 4.5.7.4.5.7 with refrain Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Refrain First Line: God has done marvelous things Topics: Labor & Leisure Used With Tune: EARTH AND ALL STARS

Nunca, Dios mío

Author: Juan Bautista Cabrera Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5 First Line: Nunca, Dios mío, cesará mi labio Lyrics: 1 Nunca, Dios mío, cesará mi labio de bendecirte, de cantar tu gloria, Porque conservo de tu amor inmenso grata memoria. 2 Cuando perdido en mundanal sendero, no me cercaba sino niebla oscura. Tú me miraste, y alumbróme un rayo de tu luz pura. 3 Cuando inclinaba mi abatida frente del mal obrar el oneroso yugo, Dulce reposo y eficaz alivio darme te plugo. Topics: Adoración; Worship; Afflicción; Affliction; Amor de Dios; Love Of God; Anhelo y Aspiración; Longing and Aspiration; Apertura del Culto; Opening of Worship; Cantar Cristiano; Singing Used With Tune: FLEMMING Text Sources: Bas. en Charlotte Elliot, 1834

How brightly shines the morning star!

Author: Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608; Johann Adolf Schlegel, 1721-1793; William Mercer, 1811-1873 Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.8.4.8 Appears in 31 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:8 Lyrics: 1 How brightly shines the morning star! The nations see and hail afar The light in Judah shining. Thou David's son of Jacob's race, The bridegroom, and the King of grace, for thee our hearts are pining! Lowly, holy, great and glorious, thou victorious Prince of graces, filling all the heavenly places! 2 Though circled by the hosts on high, he deigns to cast a pitying eye upon his helpless creature; the whole creation's Head and Lord, by highest seraphim adored, assumes our very nature. Jesu, grant us, through thy merit, to inherit thy salvation; hear, O hear our supplication. 3 Rejoice, ye heav’ns; thou earth, reply; with praise, ye sinners, fill the sky, for this his Incarnation. Incarnate God, put forth thy power, ride on, ride on, great Conqueror, till all know thy salvation. Amen, amen! Alleluia, alleluia! Praise be given evermore by earth and heaven. Topics: Epiphany; Epiphany Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET

O Sing a New Song to the Lord

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 21 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Lyrics: 1 O sing a new song to the Lord: Sing, all the earth, to God, To God sing, bless His name, show still His saving health abroad. 2 Great honor is before His face, And majesty divine; Strength is within His holy place, And there doth beauty shine. 3 Do ye ascribe unto the Lord, Of people every tribe, Glory do ye unto the Lord And mighty power ascribe. 4 Give ye the glory to the Lord That to His name is due; Come ye into His courts, and bring An offering with you. 5 In beauty of His holiness, O do the Lord adore; Likewise let all the earth throughout Tremble His face before. Amen. Topics: Worship Adoration and Praise; Adoration and praise; God Eternity and Power; Opening of Worship Used With Tune: SONG 67 (Gibbons) Text Sources: Scottish Psalter, 1650, alt.

My Song Forever Shall Record (Psalm 89)

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:10 First Line: My song forever shall record Lyrics: 1 My song forever shall record the tender mercies of the Lord; your faithful love will I proclaim, and every age shall know your name. 2 I sing of mercies that endure, forever firm, forever sure, a strong support that never dies, established changeless in the skies. 3 Almighty God, your lofty throne has justice for its cornerstone, and shining bright before your face are truth and love and boundless grace. 4 With blessing is the nation crowned whose people know the joyful sound; they in the light, O Lord, shall live, the light your face and favor give. Topics: God's Covenant with Israel; Justice; Light; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Praise; Sovereignty of God Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR Text Sources: The New Metrical Version of the Psalms, 1909, alt.

You are my hiding-place

Author: Michael Ledner Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40 Topics: Confidence; Fear; Inner Peace; Mercy of God; Protection; Responses; Salvation Used With Tune: MY HIDING-PLACE

Lord, as Thou Wilt, Deal Thou with Me

Author: Kaspar Bienemann; Emanuel Cronenwett Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:8 Lyrics: 1 Lord, as Thou wilt, deal Thou with me; No other wish I cherish. In life and death I cling to Thee; Oh, do not let me perish! Let not Thy grace from me depart And grant an ever patient heart To bear what Thou dost send me. 2 Grant honor, truth, and purity, And love Thy Word to ponder; From all false doctrine keep me free. Bestow, both here and yonder, What serves my everlasting bliss; Preserve me from unrighteousness Thro'out my earthly journey. 3 When, at Thy summons, I must leave This vale of sin and sadness, Give me Thy grace, Lord, not to grieve, But to depart with gladness. To Thee my spirit I commend; O Lord, grant me a blessed end Thro' Jesus Christ, my Savior. Amen. Topics: Sanctification (The Christian Life) New Obedience Used With Tune: HERR, WIE DU WILLST

Waiting at the Cross

Author: I. B. Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:4 First Line: Saviour, at the cross I’m waiting Refrain First Line: I am waiting, I am waiting Lyrics: 1 Saviour, at the cross I’m waiting, All to leave and follow Thee; Wretched, poor, despised, forsaken, Waiting, Lord, Thy sympathy. Refrain: I am waiting, I am waiting, I am waiting at the cross to be saved; I am waiting, I am waiting, I am waiting at the cross to be saved. 2 All my earthly fame and treasure I surrender now to Thee; Let Thy mercy, let Thy pleasure Speak the word, and I am free. [Refrain] 3 Precious Saviour, smile upon me, God of wisdom, love, and might; Take my heart, in pity own me, Show Thy face, and all is bright. [Refrain] 4 Jesus comes! O glory, glory! Now I feel the blood applied; Tell to all the old, old story, He who trusts is sanctified. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Saviour, at the cross I’m waiting]