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God moves in a mysterious way

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,137 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding ev'ry hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flow'r. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain; God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain. Amen. Topics: God Divine Perfections of; God Glory of; God Infinity; God Sovereignty of ; Mystery of God's Ways; Trust in God Scripture: Genesis 50:20 Used With Tune: HERMON

The closer walk

Author: William Cowper Appears in 1,382 hymnals First Line: Oh, for a closer walk with God Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame, A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb! 2 Where is the blessedness I know When first I saw the Lord? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of Jesus and his word? 3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed! How sweet their memory still! But they have left an aching void The world can never fill. 4 Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest! I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast. 5 The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee. 6 So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. Topics: Christian Experience; Backsliding; Christians Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Heart Searching of; Holy Spirit Witnessing; Backsliding; Christians Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Heart Searching of; Holy Spirit Witnessing Used With Tune: HERMON

Plunged in a gulf of dark despair

Appears in 480 hymnals Used With Tune: HERMON

Thy home is with the humble, Lord

Author: F. W. Faber Appears in 95 hymnals Used With Tune: HERMON

Have You Not Known, Have You Not Heard

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 23 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Have you not known, have you not heard that firm remains on high the everlasting throne of him who formed the earth and sky? 2 Are you afraid his pow'r shall fail when comes thine evil day? And can an all-creating arm grow weary or decay? 3 Supreme in wisdom as in pow'r the Rock of Ages stands, though him you cannot see, nor trace the working of his hands. 4 He gives the conquest to the weak, supports the fainting heart; and courage in the evil hour his heav'nly aids impart. 5 Mere human pow'r shall fast decay, and youthful vigor cease; but they who wait upon the Lord in strength shall still increase. 6 They with unwearied feet shall tread the path of life divine; with growing ardor onward move, with growing brightness shine. 7 On eagles' wings they mount, they soar - their wings are faith and love - till, past the cloudy regions here, they rise to heav'n above. Topics: Waiting upon God ; God His Unchangeableness; God Eternity of ; God Faithfulness of; God Incomprehensibility of; God Power of; God Sovereignty of Scripture: Isaiah 40:28 Used With Tune: HERMON (Mason) Text Sources: Alt. in Scottish Paraphrases, 1781; mod.

My Faithful Shepherd Is the Lord

Author: Anonymous Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 6 hymnals Lyrics: 1. My faithful Shepherd is the Lord, Supplying all my needs; In pastures green He makes me rest, By quiet waters leads. 2. He tenderly restores my soul When I am in distress, And for His name’s sake guides my feet In paths of righteousness. 3. Through death’s dark valley though I walk, No evil will I fear; Thy rod and staff will comfort me, For Thou art ever near. 4. A table Thou dost spread for me In presence of my foes; Thou hast anointed me with oil, My cup of joy o’erflows. 5. Through life Thy goodness and Thy grace Shall daily follow me; And I, within Thy house, O Lord, Shall ever dwell with Thee. Used With Tune: HERMON Text Sources: From The Psalter (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: The United Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1912), number 53

O Still in Accents Sweet and Strong

Author: Samuel Longfellow Appears in 124 hymnals Topics: Missions Used With Tune: HERMON

How sweet, how heav'nly is the sight

Author: Joseph Swain Appears in 584 hymnals Used With Tune: HERMON

Oh, Speed Thee, Christian, on Thy Way

Author: Bishop Onderdonk Appears in 96 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Oh, speed thee Christian, on thy way, And to thy armor cling; With girded loins the call obey That grace and mercy bring. 2 There is a battle to be fought, An upward race to run; A crown of glory to be sought, A victory to be won. 3 The shield of faith repels the dart That Satan’s hand may throw; His arrow cannot reach thy heart, If Christ control the bow. 4. The glowing lamp of prayer will light Thee on thy anxious road; ‘Twill keep the goal of heav’n in sight, And guide thee to Thy God. 5 O, faint not, Christian, for thy sighs Are heard before His throne; The race must come before the prize, The cross before the crown. Topics: Christian Conflict Used With Tune: HERMON