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When I ask God to hear my cry

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: When I ask God to hear my cry, the wicked fear and flee; so swift is prayer to reach the sky, so near is God to me. In God, most holy, just and true, I have reposed my trust; nor will I dread what others do; My fears are calmed and hushed. Your solemn vows are with me, Lord, and you receive my praise; I'll sing, "How faithful is your word! How righteous all your ways!" Scripture: Psalm 56 Used With Tune: CAMPERDOWN Text Sources: Psalm 56, alt.

Now may the God of power and grace

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 104 hymnals Lyrics: Now may the God of power and grace attend the people’s humble cry! Lord, you will hear your children pray, and bring deliverance from on high. You well remember all our sighs; such love exceeds our deepest hurts; your love accepts the sacrifice of humble sighs and broken hearts. Some trust in horses trained for war, and some of chariots make their boasts; our surest expectations are from you, the Lord of heavenly hosts. You save us, Lord, from helpless fear; now let our hope be firm and strong, for your salvation will appear, and joy and triumph fill our song! Scripture: Psalm 20 Used With Tune: HUNTERSVILLE Text Sources: Psalm 20, alt.

Behold your waiting servant, Lord

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 78 hymnals Lyrics: Behold your waiting servant, Lord, so thankful for your care! Remember and confirm your word, for all my hopes are there. Have you not sent salvation down, and promised quickening grace? Does not my heart address your throne? Your love makes no delays. Did you not raise my faith, O Lord? Then let your truth appear; and all shall joy in my reward, and trust your mercy here. Scripture: Psalm 119:38-41 Used With Tune: MOUNT PERO Text Sources: Psalm 119, 10th Part, alt.

Let islands of the distant seas

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 43 hymnals Lyrics: Let islands of the distant seas rejoice! The Savior reigns! His word like fire prepares his way, and mountains melt to plains. His presence sinks the proudest hills, and makes the valleys rise; the humble soul enjoys his smiles, the haughty sinner cries. Adoring angels, at his birth made the Redeemer known; he comes again to judge the earth, and angels guard his throne. Scripture: Psalm 97 Used With Tune: BRADY Text Sources: Psalm 97, alt.

Cleanse me, O Lord, and cheer my soul

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: Cleanse me, O Lord, and cheer my soul with your forgiving love; O make my broken spirit whole, and bid my pains remove. Create anew my yearning heart, and fill it with your light. Your spirit never will depart, nor drive me from your sight. Give me the presence of your grace; then my rejoicing tongue shall speak aloud your righteousness, and make your praise my song! Scripture: Psalm 51 Used With Tune: SECOND DEGREE Text Sources: Psalm 51, 1st & 2nd Parts, alt.

My thoughts address your throne

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: My thoughts address your throne when morning brings the light; I seek your blessing every noon, and pay my vows at night, for I, with all life's cares, will lean upon you, Lord; I'll cast my burdens on your arm, and rest upon your word. Your arm shall well sustain all peoples with your love; the base, on which our safety stands, will never be removed. Scripture: Psalm 55 Used With Tune: THRICE Text Sources: Psalm 55, alt.

O blessed souls are they

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 190 hymnals Lyrics: O blessed souls are they, whose sins are covered o’er! Divinely blest, to whom the Lord imputes their guilt no more! They mourn their follies past, and keep their hearts with care; their lips and lives, without deceit, shall prove their faith sincere. Let sinners learn to pray; let saints keep near the throne. Our help in times of deep distress is found in God alone. Scripture: Psalm 32 Used With Tune: TYNDALE Text Sources: Psalm 32, alt.