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Sing to the Lord! Exalt him high

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: Sing to the Lord! exalt him high, who shows his power all ‘round the sky! he formed the stars, those heavenly flames; he counts their numbers, calls their names. Great is the Lord! And great his might! His glory beams with radiant light. His wisdom’s vast; it knows no bound,, a deep where all great thoughts are found. Praise ye the Lord! It’s good to raise our hearts and voices in his praise; his nature, all his works invite us make this duty our delight Scripture: Psalm 147 Used With Tune: LOCK'S GATE Text Sources: Psalm 147, 1st Part, alt.

O that your statutes, every hour

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 83 hymnals Lyrics: O that your statutes, every hour, might dwell upon my mind! God, I would feel a quickening power, and peace is there, to find. To think upon your precepts, Lord, shall be my sweet employ; my soul will not forget your word; your word is all my joy. My lips with courage shall declare your statutes and your name; I’ll speak your word! Though kings may hear, it will not cause me shame. Depart from me, all wickedness, all hands and hearts of ill; I love my God! I love God’s ways! I love to do God’s will! Scripture: Psalm 119:13-16 Used With Tune: OLDEN TIME Text Sources: Psalm 119, 15th Part, alt.

This is the day the Lord hath made

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 595 hymnals Lyrics: This is the day the Lord hath made, he calls the hours his own; let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, let praise surround his throne! The Lord appears my helper now, my faith is not afraid of what the powers of earth can do, for heaven affords me aid. Through you, my God, my heart is strong, in you my lips rejoice: when your salvation is my song, how cheerful is my voice! To all do joy and peace belong; for you protect their days; the world shall sing immortal songs to your almighty grace. Scripture: Psalm 118 Used With Tune: GREENLAND NEW Text Sources: Psalm 118, 4th & 1st parts, alt.

With my whole heart I've sought your face

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 70 hymnals Lyrics: With my whole heart I've sought your face, O let me never stray from your commands, O God of grace, nor tread the sinner's way! I've hid your word within my heart, to keep my conscience clean; God, be an everlasting guard from every rising sin. My soul, with sacred reverence, needs the guidance of your word; my heart, with holy yearning, heeds the judgments of my Lord. My God, I long, I hope, I wait for your salvation still; your holy law is my delight; help me obey your will. Scripture: Psalm 119:10-11 Used With Tune: PILGRIM Text Sources: Psalm 119, 13th Part, alt.

We thank you, God, who reigns above

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 128 hymnals Lyrics: We thank you, God, who reigns above; how kind your thoughts; your name is Love! In ages past your love was shown; in ages new it shall be known. Like Israel’s wilderness, we face a dangerous and amazing place; you feed and clothe us on our way, and guide our footsteps, ere we stray. Let every age exalt your name; your love and grace are still the same. How great your works! How kind your ways! Let every tongue pronounce your praise. Scripture: Psalm 107 Used With Tune: CUMBERLAND Text Sources: Psalm 107, 1st & 2nd Parts, alt.

O God, I bless your gentle hand

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 74 hymnals Lyrics: O God, I bless your gentle hand. How kind was your chastising rod that moved my conscience to a stand, and brought my wandering soul to God! It's good for me to wear your yoke, for pride is apt to rise and swell; it's good to bear my Father's stroke, that I may learn your statutes well. Your hands have given me a frame, your Spirit formed my soul within; God, help me know your wondrous name, and guard me safe from death and sin. Help all who love and serve you, Lord, to find salvation, and rejoice! And I will trust your holy word, and make your grace my only choice. Scripture: Psalm 119:59 Used With Tune: MARK LANE Text Sources: Psalm 119, Last Part, alt.

Great God, attend, while Zion sings

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 359 hymnals Lyrics: Great God, attend, while Zion sings the joy that from your presence springs; to spend one day with you on earth exceeds a thousand days of mirth. You are our sun, you bless our day; and you our shield, to guard our way from all assaults of hell and sin, from foes without, from foes within. All needful grace will you bestow, and crown that grace with glory too; you give us all things, and withhold no heavenly good from upright souls. O God our King, whose sovereign sway the glorious hosts of heaven obey; all thrones and kingdoms are your own! Let praise and joy now fill our song. Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: MORROW Text Sources: Psalm 84, 2nd Part, alt.

O Lord, permit my tongue

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 196 hymnals Lyrics: O Lord, permit my tongue this joy, to call you mine; and let my early cries prevail to taste your love divine. O Lord, permit my tongue this joy, to call you mine. Within your churches, Lord, I long to find my place; to see your power and glory there, and feel your quickening grace. Within your churches, Lord, I long to find my place. In wakeful hours of night I call my God to mind; I think, how wise your counsels are, and all your dealings kind. In wakeful hours of night I call my God to mind. The shadow of your wings will shield me on my way. I'll follow where my Father leads; you guide me through each day. The shadow of your wings will shield me on my way. Scripture: Psalm 63 Used With Tune: MENEBUS Text Sources: Psalm 63, alt.

Great God, whose universal sway

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 192 hymnals Lyrics: Great God, whose universal sway the known and unknown worlds obey, entrust the kingdom to your Son, extend his power, exalt his throne. Your sceptre well becomes his hands; all heaven submits to his commands. His justice shall defend the poor, and pride and rage prevail no more. Like rain on meadows newly mown, so Christ shall send his influence down; the beauty of his grace distills like heavenly dew on thirsty hills. The saints shall flourish in his days, dressed in the robes of joy and praise; peace, like a river, from his throne shall flow to nations yet unknown. Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: PUTNAM NEW Text Sources: Psalm 72, 1st Part, Alt.

God, I have found it's good for me

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: God, I have found it’s good for me to yield me to your rod; your guidance helps me learn your law, to lean upon you, God. Before I knew your chastening rod, my feet were apt to stray; but now I’ve learned to keep your word, nor wander from your way. This is a comfort I enjoy: if new distress begins, I read your word, I walk your way, and shun all former sins. I know your judgments, Lord, are right, though they may seem severe; the sharp reproaches I endure flow from your faithful care. Scripture: Psalm 119:50-67 Used With Tune: NERVIG Text Sources: Psalm 119, 14th Part, alt.