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Abide, O Dearest Jesus

Author: Josua Stegmann, 1588-1632; August Crull, 1845-1923 Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 35 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Abide, O dearest Jesus, Among us with your grace That Satan may not harm us Nor we to sin give place. 2 Abide, O dear Redeemer, Among us with your Word And thus now and hereafter True peace and joy afford. 3 Abide with heav'nly brightness Among us, precious Light; Your truth direct and keep us From error's gloomy night. 4 Abide with richest blessings Among us, bounteous Lord; Let us in grace and wisdom Grow daily through your Word. 5 Abide with your protection Among us, Lord, our Strength, Lest world and Satan fell us And overcome at length. 6 Abide, O faithful Savior, Among us with your love; Grant steadfastness and help us To reach our home above. Topics: Close of Service; Close of Service Used With Tune: CHRISTUS, DER IST MEIN LEBEN

Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode

Author: Joachim Magdeburg, c. 1525-after 1583; Benjamin H. Kennedy, 1804-89 Appears in 67 hymnals First Line: Who trust in God Lyrics: 1 Who trusts in God, A strong abode In heav'n and earth possesses; Who looks in love To Christ above -- No fear his heart oppresses. In you alone, Dear Lord, we own Sweet hope and consolation, Our shield from foes, Our balm for woes, Our great and sure salvation. 2 Though Satan's wrath Beset our path And worldly scorn assail us, While you are near, We will not fear; Your strength will never fail us. Your rod and staff Will keep us safe And guide our steps forever; Nor shades of death Nor hell beneath Our souls from you will sever. 3 In all the strife Of mortal life Our feet will stand securely. Temptation's hour Will lose its pow'r, For you will guard us surely. O God, renew With heav'nly dew Our body, soul, and spirit Until we stand At your right hand Through Jesus' saving merit. Topics: Trust; Trust Used With Tune: WAS MEIN GOTT WILL Text Sources: Harmonia cantionum, Leipzig, 1597, sts. 2-3

O Savior, Precious Savior

Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-79 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 244 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Savior, precious Savior, Whom, yet unseen, we love, O name of might and favor, All other names above, We worship thee; we bless thee; To thee, O Christ, we sing; We praise thee and confess thee, Our holy Lord and King. 2 O Bringer of salvation, Who wondrously hast wrought, Thyself the revelation Of love beyond our thought, We worship thee; we bless thee; To thee, O Christ, we sing; We praise thee and confess thee, Our gracious Lord and King. 3 In thee all fullness dwelleth, All grace and pow'r divine; The glory that excelleth, O Son of God, is thine. We worship thee; we bless thee; To thee, O Christ, we sing; We praise thee and confess thee, Our glorious Lord and King. 4 Oh, grant the consummation Of this our song above In endless adoration And everlasting love! Then shall we praise and bless thee Where perfect praises ring And evermore confess thee, Our Savior and our King. Topics: Redeemer; Redeemer Used With Tune: ANGEL’S STORY

We All Are One in Mission

Author: Rusty Edwards, b. 1955 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: We are all one in mission Lyrics: 1 We all are one in mission; We all are one in call, Our varied gifts united By Christ, the Lord of all. A single great commission Compels us from above To plan and work together That all may know Christ's love. 2 We all are called to service, To witness in God's name. Our ministries are diff'rent; Our purpose is the same: To touch the lives of others With God's surprising grace, So ev'ry folk and nation May feel God's warm embrace. 3 Now let us be united, And let our song be heard; Now let us be a vessel For God's redeeming Word. We all are one in mission; We all are one in call, Our varied gifts united By Christ, the Lord of all. Topics: Evangelism; Evangelism Used With Tune: WEBB

How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 481 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How shall the young secure their hearts And guard their lives from sin? Your Word, O Lord, the truth imparts To keep the conscience clean. 2 Your Word is like a heav'nly light That guides us all the day, And through the dangers of the night A lamp to lead our way. 3 The starry heav'ns your rule obey; The earth maintains its place; And these your servants night and day Your skill and pow'r express. 4 But still your law and gospel, Lord, Have lessons more divine; Not earth stands firmer than your Word Nor stars so nobly shine. 5 Your Word is everlasting truth; How pure is ev'ry page! That holy Book will guide our youth And well support our age. Topics: Social Concern; Christian Education Used With Tune: ST. PETER

Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring

Author: Godfrey Thring Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 111 hymnals First Line: Jesus came, the heav'ns adoring Lyrics: 1 Jesus came, the heav'ns adoring, Came with peace from realms on high; Jesus came to win redemption, Lowly came on earth to die, Alleluia! Alleluia! Came in deep humility. 2 Jesus comes again in mercy When our hearts are worn with care; Jesus comes again in answer To an earnest, heartfelt prayer, Alleluia! Alleluia! Comes to save us from despair. 3 Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing, Bringing news of sins forgiv'n; Jesus comes with words of gladness, Leading souls redeemed to heav'n. Alleluia! Alleluia! Hope to all the world is giv'n. 4 Jesus comes on clouds triumphant When the heav'ns shall pass away. Jesus comes again in glory; Let us, then, our homage pay, Alleluia! ever singing Till the dawn of endless day. Topics: Advent; Advent Used With Tune: SIEH, HIER BIN ICH, EHRENKÖNIG

Now Sing We, Now Rejoice

Author: Arthur T. Russell, 1806-74 Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6.5.5 Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now sing we, now rejoice, Now raise to heav'n our voice; He from whom joy streameth Poor in a manger lies; Not so brightly beameth The sun in yonder skies. Thou my Savior art! Thou my Savior art! 2 Come from on high to me; I cannot rise to thee. Cheer my wearied spirit, O pure and holy Child; Through thy grace and merit, Blest Jesus, Lord most mild, Draw me unto thee! Draw me unto thee! 3 Now through his Son doth shine The Father's grace divine. Death o'er us had reigned Through sin and vanity; He for us obtained Eternal joy on high. May we praise him there! May we praise him there! 4 Oh, where shall joy be found? Where but on heav'nly ground? Where the angels singing With all his saints unite, Sweetest praises bringing In heav'nly joy and light. Oh, that we were there! Oh, that we were there! Topics: Christmas; Christmas Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: Latin hymn, 14th century

O Kingly Love, That Faithfully

Author: Martin H. Franzmann, 1907-76 Meter: Irregular Appears in 3 hymnals Refrain First Line: The feast is ready; come to the feast! Topics: Invitation; Invitation Used With Tune: KINGLY LOVE

O Love that Casts Out Fear

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-89 Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Appears in 85 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O love that casts out fear, O love that casts out sin, Oh, stay no more without But come and dwell within. True sunlight of the soul, Surround us as we go; So shall our way be safe, Our feet no straying know. 2 Great love of God, come in! O spring of lasting peace, O living water, come, Spring up and never cease. Love of the living God, Of Father and of Son, Love of the Holy Ghost, Make now our hearts as one. Topics: Marriage; Marriage Used With Tune: ICH HALTE TREULICH STILL

Gentle Mary Laid Her Child

Author: Joseph S. Cook Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 48 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Gentle Mary laid her child Lowly in a manger; There he lay, the undefiled, To the world a stranger. Such a babe in such a place -- Can he be the Savior? Ask the saved of all the race Who have found his favor. 2 Angels sang about his birth; Wise men sought and found him. Heaven's star shone brightly forth, Glory all around them. Shepherds saw the wondrous sight, Heard the angels singing. All the plains were lit that night; All the hills were ringing. 3 Gentle Mary laid her child Lowly in a manger; He is still the undefiled, But no more a stranger. Son of God, of humble birth, Beautiful the story; Praise his name in all the earth, Hail the King of glory! Topics: Christmas; Christmas Used With Tune: TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM