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Way, Truth and life

Hymnal: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #CCXLVII (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: I am, saith Christ, the Way Lyrics: 1 I am, saith Christ, the Way: Now if we credit him, All other paths must lead astray How fair soe'er they seem. 2 I am, saith Christ, The Truth: Then all that lacks this test, Proceed it from an angel's ,outh, Is but a Lie at best. 3 I am faith Christ, the Life: Let this be seen by faith; It follows, without further Strife, That all besides is death. 4 If what those words aver, The Holy Ghost apply; The simplest christian shall not err, Nor be deceiv'd, nor die. Topics: Attributes, Characters, Names, and Offices of Christ, from the New Testament Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English

I lift my soul to God

Hymnal: Church Hymn Book #P.XXV.I (1816) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 I lift my soul to God, My trust is in his name; Let not my foes that seek my blood Still triumph in my shame. 2 Sin and the pow'rs of hell Persuade me to despair: Lord, make me know thy cov'nant well That I may ’scape the snare. 3 From beams of dawning light Till ev'ning shades arise, For thy salvation, Lord, I wait, With ever-longing eyes. 4 Remember all thy grace, And lead me in thy truth; Forgive the sins of riper days, And follies of my youth. 5 The Lord is just and kind, The meek shall learn his ways, And ev'ry humble sinner find The methods of his grace. 6 For his own goodness’ sake He saves my soul from shame: He pardons (tho' my guilt be great) Thro' my Redeemer’s name. Topics: Waiting for Pardon and Direction Scripture: Psalm 25:1-6 Languages: English

I Love Thy Zion, Lord

Author: Timothy Dwight Hymnal: Lutherförbundets Sångbok #E42 (1913) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 I love Thy Zion, Lord, The house of Thine abode; The church our blest Redeemer saved With His own precious blood. 2 I love Thy Church, O God; Her walls before Thee stand, Dear as the apple of Thine eye, And graven on Thy hand. 3 For her my tears shall fall; For her my prayers ascend: To her my cares and toil be giv'n, Till toil and cares shall end. 4 Beyond my highest joy I prize her heav'nly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise. 5 Jesus, Thou Friend divine, Our Saviour and our King, Thy hand from every snare and foe, Shall great deliverance bring. 6 Sure as Thy truth shall last, To Zion shall be given The brightest glories earth can yield, And brighter bliss of heaven. Topics: Church Languages: English Tune Title: ST. THOMAS

Complaining—The Good that I would, I doanot

Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCIX (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: I would, but cannot sing Lyrics: 1 I would, but cannot sing, I would, but cannot pray; For satan meets me when I try, And frights my soul away. 2 I would, but can't repent, Tho' I endeavour oft; This stony heart can ne'er relent Till Jesus makes it soft. 3 I would, but cannot love, Tho' woo'd by love divine; No arguments have pow'r to move A soul so base as mine. 4 I would, but cannot rest In God's most holy will; I know what he appoints is best, Yet murmur at it still. 5 O could I but believe! Then all would easy be; I would but cannot – Lord, relieve: My help must come from thee. 6 But if indeed I would, Tho' I can nothing do; Yet the desire is something good, For which my praise is due. 7 By nature prone to ill, 'Till thine appointed hour, I was as destitute of will, As now I am of power. 8 Wilt thou not crown at length, The work thou hast begun? And with a will, afford me strength, In all thy ways to run. Topics: The Christian; Christian Complaining of sin and inconstancy; Complaint Of inability to do good; Conflict; Inability to God complained of Scripture: Romans 7:19 Languages: English

The good that I would, I do not

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CXXXIX (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: I would, but cannot sing Topics: Christian Complaining of remaining sin; Christian Complaining of remaining sin Scripture: Romans 7:19 Languages: English

Sincerity desired

Author: Beddome Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCLXXXIII (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: If secret fraud should dwell Lyrics: 1 If secret fraud should dwell Within this heart of mine; Purge out, O God, that cursed leaven, And make me wholly thine. 2 If any rival there, Dares to usurp the throne, Oh tear th' infernal traitor thence, And reign thyself alone. 3 Is any lust conceal'd? Bring it to open view; Search, search, dear Lord, my inmost soul, And all its powers renew. Topics: Graces of the Spirit Sincerity; Happiness and joys of heaven; Hypocrisy dreaded; Self-examination Lord search me; Sincerity and truth desired Languages: English

In unity and peace

Hymnal: Church Hymn Book #XLII (1816) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 In unity and peace, O, may I ever live! And not in strife or bitterness, But bear and to forgive. 2 May I of Jesus learn! A meek and humble mind; And may it be my chief concern To be for ever kind. 3 May I with patience bear! What may be laid on me; Not in presumption or dispair: In neither let me be. 4 The workings of thy love! And pow'r of grace divine, Can fit me for thy courts above And seal me ever thine. 5 O! may the Gospel word, With all the means of grace, Fit me to love thee, O my Lord! To serve thee all my days. Topics: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 Languages: English

Advocate, if any Man Sin

Hymnal: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #CLXXXIII (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Jesus, before thy throne Lyrics: 1 Jesus, before thy throne, We bow with filial awe, And our transgressions humbly own As sins against thy law. 2 Where, whither shall we fly? How 'scape from wrath divine? O be our Advocate on high, And claim us, Lord, as thine. 3 Plead thy dear wounds, rich blood, Thy agony, and sweat; The mighty ransom of the God, Who paid the sinner's debt. 4 Nor ask we this, thy grace, For our vile selves alone: The whole of Adam's guilty race Are, Lord, thy purchas'd own. 5 Hence all the shields of earth, Shall sound thy name abroad; And shout in loudest strains of praise, The ever saving God. Topics: The Intercession of the great High Priest; Merciful and Faithful Scripture: 1 John 2:1 Languages: English

Baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire

Hymnal: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #CC (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Jesus, in ancient days Lyrics: 1 Jesus, in ancient days, Thine Isr'el saw the flame From heav'n descend, to visit earth, And prais'd thy glorious name. 2 Give us to join their song, To hail thee, ever good: And mid the fire, may we adore, Th' unchanging, gracious God. 3 Thy fan, shall purge the floor: Thy fire, the chaff destroy: And gath'ring of the cleansed wheat, Thy sheave shall sing for joy. Topics: Attributes, Characters, Names, and Offices of Christ, from the New Testatment Scripture: Matthew 3:11 Languages: English

Communion with Christ, and with saints

Hymnal: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books #III.II (1793) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Jesus invites his saints Lyrics: 1 [Jesus invites his saints To meet around his board; Here pardon'd rebels sit, and hold Communion with their Lord. 2 For food he gives his flesh; He bids us drink his blood, Amazing favour, matchless grace Of our descending God!] 3 This holy bread and wine Maintain our fainting breath, By union with our living Lord, And int'rest in his death. 4 Our heav'nly Father calls Christ and his members one; We the young children of his love, And he the first-born Son. 5 We are but sev'ral parts Of the same broken bread; One body has its several limbs, But Jesus is the head. 6 Let all our pow'rs be join'd His gracious name to raise: Pleasure and love fill ev'ry mind, And ev'ry voice be praise. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Languages: English