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God is a spirit, just and wise

Author: Watts Hymnal: A Selection of Sacred Poetry #13 (1812) Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24 Topics: Christian Worship, and the Lord's Day Languages: English

God is a Spirit, just and wise

Author: Watts Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #42 (1873) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24 Lyrics: 1 God is a Spirit, just and wise He sees our inmost mind; In vain to heaven we raise our cries, And leave our souls behind. 2 Nothing but truth before his throne With honor can appear; The painted hypocrites are known Through the disguise they wear. 3 Their lifted eyes salute the skies, Their bended knees the ground; But God abhors the sacrifice Where not the heart is found. 4 Lord, search my thoughts, and try my ways, And make my soul sincere; Then shall I stand before thy face, And find acceptance there. Topics: Attributes of God Spirituality; God is a Spirit

God is a spirit just and wise

Hymnal: Church Hymn Book; consisting of hymns and psalms, original and selected. adapted to public worship and many other occasions. 2nd ed. #105 (1838) Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24 Topics: For the Gospels and Epistles Languages: English

God is a Spirit just and wise

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #333 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24 Lyrics: God is a Spirit, just and wise, He sees our inmost mind; In vain to beav'n we raise our cries, And leave our souls behind. Nothing but truth before his throne With honor can appear; The painted hypocrites are known Through the disguise they wear. Their lifted eyes salute the skies, Their bending knees the ground; But God abhors the sacrifice, Where not the heart is found. Lord, search my thoughts, and try my ways, And make my soul sincere Then shall I stand before thy face, And find acceptance there. Topics: Prayer heard; Providence in air, earth, and sea; God his being, attributes, and providence; Gentiles church; Blessings of the country; God of nature and grace; Praise and prayer public; Praise for rain; Prayer and praise, public; Psalm for husbandmen; Public prayer and praise; Rain from heaven; Seasons of the year; Spring and summer; Spring of the year; Summer; Weather Languages: English

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry E. Fosdick, 1878-1969 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #569 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Scripture: Psalm 139:23 Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your power; crown your ancient Church’s story, bring its bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. 2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn your Christ, assail his ways! Fears and doubts too long have bound us– free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the living of these days, for the living of these days. 3 Heal your children’s warring madness, bend our pride to your control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage lest we miss your kingdom’s goal, lest we miss your kingdom’s goal. 4 Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the gift of your salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore. Topics: Adoration; Conflict Spiritual Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA

Lord Jesus, Think on Me

Author: Synesius of Cyrene, c. 375-430; Allen W. Chatfield, 1808-1896 Hymnal: The Covenant Hymnal #362 (1996) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24 Topics: 6th Sunday after Epiphany; Ash Wednesday; Assurance in Doubt; Forgiveness in Confession; Healing in Affliction; Inner Life; Jesus Christ Presence; Lent Suffering Tune Title: SOUTHWELL

Praise for the Blessings of Providence and grace

Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #XXXVII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 139 First Line: Almighty father, gracious Lord Lyrics: 1 Almighty father, gracious Lord, Kind guardian of my days, Thy mercies let my heart record In songs of grateful praise. 2 In life's first dawn, my tender frame Was thy indulgent care, Long ere I could pronounce thy name, Or breathe the infant prayer. 3 [Around my path what dangers rose! What snares spread all my road! No power could guard me from my foes, But my preserver, God. 4 How many blessings round me shone, Where'er I turn'd my eye! How many past almost unknown, Or unregarded, by!] 5 Each rolling year new favors brought From thy exhaustless store: But ah! in vain my laboring thought Would count thy mercies o'er. 6 While sweet reflection thro' my days Thy bounteous hand would trace: Still dearer blessings claim thy praise, The blessings of thy grace. 7 Yes, I adore thee, gracious Lord, For favors more divine: That I have known thy sacred word, Where all thy glories shine. 8 Lord, when this mortal frame decays, And every weakness dies, Complete the wonders of thy grace, And raise me to the skies. 9 Then shall my joyful powers unite In more exalted lays, And Join the happy sons of light In everlasting praise. Topics: Creation and Providence; Praise to God for the blessings of providence and grace; Praise for the blessing of Providence Languages: English

Almighty Father, gracious Lord

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #87 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 139 Lyrics: 1 Almighty Father, gracious Lord, Kind guardian of my days, Thy mercies let my heart record In songs of grateful praise. 2 In life's first dawn, my tender frame Was thy indulgent care, Long ere I could pronounce thy name, Or breathe the infant prayer. 3 Each rolling year new favours brought From thy exhaustless store; But, ah! in vain my labouring thought Would count thy mercies o'er. 4 While sweet reflection, through my days, Thy bounteous hand would trace, Still dearer blessings claim thy praise, The blessings of thy grace. 5 Yes, I adore, thee, gracious Lord! For favours more divine; That I have known thy sacred word, Where all thy glories shine. 6 Lord, when this mortal frame decays, And every weakness dies, Complete the wonders of thy grace, And raise me to the skies. Topics: Praise for the Blessings of Providence and Grace; Providence of God

Lord, all I am is known to Thee!

Hymnal: The Book of Worship #22 (1867) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 139 Lyrics: 1 Lord, all I am is known to Thee! In vain my soul would try To shun Thy presence, or to flee The notice of Thine eye. 2 Thy all-surrounding sight surveys My rising and my rest, My public walks, my private ways, And secrets of my breast. 3 My thoughts lie open to Thee, Lord, Before they’re formed within; And ere my lips pronounce the word, Thou knowest the sense I mean. 4 O wondrous knowledge, deep and high! Where can a creature hide? Within Thy circling arms I lie, Beset on every side. Topics: God the Father Attributes Languages: English

Lord, all I am is known to Thee!

Author: Watts Hymnal: Church Book #72 (1890) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 139 Lyrics: 1 Lord, all I am is known to Thee! In vain my soul would try To shun Thy presence, or to flee The notice of Thine eye. 2 Thy all-surrounding sight surveys My rising and my rest, My public walks, my private ways, And secrets of my breast. 3 My thoughts lie open to the Lord, Before they’re formed within; And ere my lips pronounce the word, He knows the sense I mean. 4 O wondrous knowledge, deep and high! Where can a creature hide? Within Thy circling arms I lie, Beset on every side. 5 So let Thy grace surround me still, And like a bulwark prove, To guard my soul from every ill, Secured by sovereign love. Topics: God His Wisdom and Omniscience; Ninth Sunday after Trinity Languages: English Tune Title: ST. JAMES