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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.7 Appears in 684 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A mighty Fortress is our God, A trusty Shield and Weapon; Our help is He in all our need, Our stay whate'er doth happen; For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; Strong mail of craft and pow'r He weareth in this hour; On earth is not his equal. 2 Stood we alone in our own might, Our striving would be losing; For us the one true Man doth fight, The Man of God's own choosing. Who is this chosen One? 'Tis Jesus Christ, the Son, The Lord of hosts, 'tis He Who wins the victory In ev'ry field of battle. 3 And were the world with devils filled, All watching to devour us. Our souls to fear we need not yield, They cannot overpow'r us. Their dreaded prince no more Can harm us as of yore; His rage we can endure; For lo! his doom is sure, A word shall overthrow him. 4 Still must they leave God's Word its might, For which no thanks they merit; Still is He with us in the fight, With His good gifts and Spirit. And should they, in the strife, Take kindred, goods, and life, We freely let them go, They profit not the foe; With us remains the kingdom. Topics: Lent 1 Scripture: Psalm 46 Used With Tune: EIN FESTE BURG Text Sources: Book of Praise>, Canada (tr.)

Abide in Grace, Lord Jesus

Author: J. Stegmann, 1588-1632; F. W. Detterer, 1861-93 Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 14 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Abide in grace, Lord Jesus, Among us constantly, Lest Satan's art deceive us And gain the victory. 2 Abide, Lord, with the story Of Thy redeeming love; May we the Gospel's glory And saving virtue prove. 3 Abide, our pathway brighten With Thy celestial ray; Blest Light, our souls enlighten, Show us the truth, the way. 4 Abide with us in blessing, Lord of the earth and sky; Rich grace and strength possessing, Do Thou our need supply! 5 Abide, our only safety, Thy people's sure defense; No power can withstand Thee Divine Omnipotence! 6 Abide among us ever, Lord, with Thy faithfulness; Jesus, forsake us never, Help us in all distress! Topics: Benediction Used With Tune: CHRISTUS, DER IST MEIN LEBEN

By Grace I'm Saved

Author: C. L Scheidt, 1709-61 Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 24 hymnals First Line: By grace I'm saved, grace free and boundless Lyrics: 1 By grace I'm saved, grace free and boundless; My soul, believe and doubt it not. Why stagger at this word of promise? Hath Scripture ever falsehood taught? Nay; then this word must true remain; By grace thou, too, shalt heav'n obtain. 2 By grace! None dare lay claim to merit; Our works and conduct have no worth. God in His love sent our Redeemer, Christ Jesus, to this sinful earth; His death did for our sins atone, And we are saved by grace alone. 3 By grace! O mark this word of promise When thou art by thy sins opprest, When Satan plagues thy troubled conscience, And when thy heart is seeking rest. What reason cannot comprehend God by His grace to thee doth send. 4 By grace God's Son, our only Savior, Came down to earth to bear our sin. Was it because of thine own merit That Jesus died thy soul to win? Nay, it was grace, and grace alone, That brought Him from His heav'nly throne. 5 By grace! This ground of faith is certain; So long as God is true, it stands. What saints have penned by inspiration, What in His Word our God commands, What our whole faith must rest upon, Is Grace alone, grace in His Son. 6 By grace! But think not, thou who livest Securely on in godless ways, That thou--though all are called--recevest The promised rest that wakes our praise. No one will find in heav'n a place Who loves to sin and scorns God's grace. 7 By grace! They who have heard this sentence Must bid hypocrisy farewell; For only after true repentance The soul what grace imports can tell: To sin God's grace a trifle seems, To faith it bright with glory beams. 8 By grace to timid hearts that tremble, In tribulation's furnace tried-- By grace, despite all fear and trouble, The Father's heart is open wide. Where could I help and strength secure If grace were not my anchor sure? 9 By grace! On this I'll rest when dying; In Jesus' promise I rejoice; For though I know my heart's condition, I also know my Savior's voice. My heart is glad, all grief has flown Since I am saved by grace alone. 10 By grace! Sin, death, and Satan hearken! I bear my flag of faith in hand And pass--for doubts my joy can't darken-- The Red Sea to the Promised Land. I cling to what my Savior taught And trust it, whether felt or not. Topics: Justified by Grace; Septuagesima Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9 Used With Tune: O DASS ICH TAUSEND ZUNGEN HÄTTE Text Sources: Tr. composite

Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me

Author: P. Gerhardt, 1607-76; J. Kelly, 1833-90 Meter: 8.3.3.6 D Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: Why should cross and trial grieve me? Lyrics: 1 Why should cross and trial grieve me? Christ is near With His cheer; Never will He leave me. Who can rob me of the heaven That God's Son For my own To my faith hath given? 2 Though a heavy cross I'm bearing And my heart Feels the smart, Shall I be despairing? God, my Helper, who doth send it, Well doth know All my woe And how best to end it. 3 God oft gives me days of gladness; Shall I grieve If He give Seasons, too, of sadness? God is good and tempers ever All my ill, And He will Wholly leave me never. 4 Hopeful, cheerful, and undaunted Ev'rywhere They appear Who in Christ are planted. Death itself cannot appal them, They rejoice When the voice Of their Lord doth call them. 5 Death cannot destroy forever; From our fears, Cares, and tears It will us deliver. It will close life's mournful story, Make a way That we may Enter heav'nly glory. 6 What is all this life possesses? But a hand Full of sand That the heart distresses. Noble gifts that pall me never Christ, our Lord, Will accord To His saints forever. 7 Lord, my Shepherd, take me to Thee. Thou art mine; I was Thine, Even e'er I knew Thee. I am Thine, for Thou hast bought me; Lost I stood, But Thy blood Free salvation brought me. 8 Thou art mine; I love and own Thee. Light of Joy, Ne'er shall I From my heart dethrone Thee. Savior, let me soon behold Thee Face to face; May Thy grace Evermore enfold me! Topics: Cross and Comfort; Easter 4 Used With Tune: WARUM SOLLT ICH MICH DEN GRÄMEN Text Sources: Tr. composite

O Little Flock, Fear Not the Foe

Author: J. M. Altenburg, 1584-1640; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6 Appears in 106 hymnals Lyrics: 1 0 little flock, fear not the foe Who madly seeks your overthrow; Dread not his rage and pow'r. What though your courage sometimes faints, His seeming triumph o'er God's saints Lasts but a little hour. 2 Be of good cheer; your cause belongs To Him who can avenge your wrongs; Leave it to Him, our Lord. Though hidden yet from mortal eyes, His Gideon shall for you arise, Uphold you and His Word. 3 As true as God's own Word is true, Not earth nor hell with all their crew Against us shall prevail. A jest and byword are they grown; God is with us, we are His own; Our vict'ry cannot fail. 4 Amen, Lord Jesus, grant our prayer; Great Captain, now Thine arm make bare, Fight for us once again! So shall Thy saints and martyrs raise A mighty chorus to Thy praise, World without end. Amen. Topics: Cross and Comfort; Easter 4 Used With Tune: KOMMT HER ZU MIR

Zion Mourns in Fear and Anguish

Author: J. Heermann, 1585-1647; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Zion mourns in fear and anguish, Zion, city of our God. "Ah," she says, "how sore I languish, Bowed beneath the chast'ning rod! For my God forsook me quite And forgot my sorry plight Mid these troubles now distressing, Countless woes my soul oppressing. 2 "Once," she mourns, "He promised plainly That His help should e'er be near; Yet I now must seek Him vainly In my days of woe and fear. Will His anger never cease? Will He not renew His peace? Will He not show forth compassion And again forgive transgression?" 3 "Zion, surely I do love thee," Thus to her the Savior saith, "Though with many woes I prove thee And thy soul is sad to death. For My troth is pledged to thee; Zion, thou art dear to Me. Deep within My heart I've set thee, That I never can forget thee. 4 "Let not Satan make thee craven; He can threaten, but not harm. On My hands thy name is graven, And thy shield is My strong arm. How, then, could it ever be I should not remember thee, Fail to build thy wall, My city, "And look down on thee with pity? 5 "Ever shall Mine eyes behold thee; On My bosom thou art laid. Ever shall My love enfold thee Never shalt thou lack Mine aid. Neither Satan, war, nor stress Then shall mar thy happiness: With this blessed consolation Be thou firm in tribulation." Topics: Reformation

All Praise to God Who Reigns Above

Author: J. J. Schütz, 1640-90 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 198 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All praise to God, who reigns above, The God of all creation, The God of wonders, pow'r, and love, The God of our salvation! With healing balm my soul He fills, The God who ev'ry sorrow stills-- To God all praise and glory! 2 What God's almighty pow'r hath made, His gracious mercy keepeth; By morning dawn or evening shade His watchful eye ne'er sleepeth; Within the kingdom of His might, Lo, all is just and all is right-- To God all praise and glory! 3 I cried to Him in time of need: Lord God, oh, hear my calling! For death He gave me life indeed And kept my feet from falling. For this my thanks shall endless be; O thank Him, thank our God, with me-- To God all praise and glory! 4 The Lord forsaketh not His flock, His chosen generation; He is their Refuge and their Rock, Their Peace and their Salvation. As with a mother's tender hand He leads His own, His chosen band-- To God all praise and glory! 5 Ye who confess Christ's holy name, To God give praise and glory! Ye who the Father's pow'r proclaim, To God give praise and glory! All idols under foot be trod, The Lord is God! The Lord is God! To God all praise and glory! 6 Then come before His presence now And banish fear and sadness; To your Redeemer pay your vow And sing with joy and gladness: Though great distress my soul befell, The Lord, my God, did all things well-- To God all praise and glory! Topics: Trinity 7 Used With Tune: LOBT GOTT DEN HERREN, IHR Text Sources: Tr. composite

Where Wilt Thou Go

Author: Unknown; A. Crull, 1845-1923 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: Where wilt Thou go since night draws near Lyrics: 1 Where wilt Thou go since night draws near, O Jesus Christ, Thou Pilgrim dear? Lord, make me happy, be my Guest, And in my heart, O deign to rest. 2 Grant my request, O dearest Friend, For truly I the best intend; Thou knowest that Thou ever art A welcome Guest unto my heart. 3 The day is now far spent and gone, The shades of night come quickly on; Abide with me, Thou heav'nly Light, And do not leave me in this night. 4 Enlighten me that from the way That leads to heav'n I may not stray, That I may never be misled, Though night of sin is round me spread. 5 And when I on my death-bed lie, Help me that I in peace may die. Abide! I will not let Thee go. Thou wilt not leave me, Lord, I know. Used With Tune: ACH BLEIB BEI UNS

All My Heart Sings and Rejoices

Author: P. Gerhardt, 1607-76; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.3.3.6 D Appears in 280 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All my heart sings and rejoices As I hear Far and near Sweetest angel voices. "Christ is born," their choirs are singing Till the air Ev'rywhere Now with joy is ringing. 2 Forth today the Conqueror goeth, Who the foe, Sin and woe, Death and hell, o'erthroweth. God is man, man to deliver; His dear Son Now is one With our blood forever. 3 Shall we still dread God's displeasure, Who, to save, Freely gave His most cherished Treasure? To redeem us, He hath given His own Son From the throne Of His might in heaven. 4 Should He who Himself imparted Aught withhold From the fold, Leave us broken-hearted? Should the Son of God not love us, Who, to cheer Suff'rers here, Left His throne above us? 5 If our blessed Lord and Maker Hated men, Would He then Be of flesh partaker? If He in our woe delighted, Would He bear All the care Of our race benighted? 6 He becomes the Lamb that taketh Sin away And for aye Full atonement maketh. For our life His own He tenders And our race, By His grace, Meet for glory renders. 7 Hark! a voice from yonder manger, Soft and sweet, Doth entreat: "Flee from woe and danger. Brethren, from all ills that grieve you You are freed; All you need I will surely give you." 8 Come, then, banish all your sadness, One and all, Great and small; Come with songs of gladness. Love Him who with love is glowing; Hail the Star, Near and far Light and joy bestowing. 9 Ye whose anguish knew no measure, Weep no more; See the door To celestial pleasure. Cling to Him, for He will guide you Where no cross, Pain, or loss Can again betide you. 10 Hither come, ye heavy-hearted, Who for sin, Deep within, Long and sore have smarted. For the poisoned wounds you're feeling Help is near, One is here Mighty for their healing. 11 Hither come, ye poor and wretched; Know His will Is to fill Every hand outstretched. Here are riches without measure; Here forget All regret, Fill your hearts with treasure. 12 Let me in my arms receive Thee; On Thy breast Let me rest, Savior, ne'er to leave Thee. Since Thou hast Thyself presented Now to me, I shall be Evermore contented. 13 Guilt no longer can distress me; Son of God, Thou my load Bearest to release me. Stain in me Thou findest never; I am clean, All my sin Is removed forever. 14 I am pure, in Thee believing, From Thy store Evermore Righteous robes receiving In my heart I will enfold Thee, Treasure rare, Let me there, Loving, ever hold Thee. 15 Dearest Lord, Thee will I cherish. Though my breath Fail in death, Yet I shall not perish, But with Thee abide forever There on high, In that joy Which can vanish never. Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: FRÖLICH SOLL MEIN HERZE SPRINGEN

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Author: T. Ken, 1637-1711 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,272 hymnals Lyrics: Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Topics: Benediction Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH