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It Will Not Come

Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: "It will not come, it will not come" Lyrics: 1 "It will not come, it will not come"; They reck not of the flood. And wherefore with such weary toil Build up that pile of wood? How should thine ark e’er reach the sea? How on this midland floated be? 2 The sea’s great gulfs are broken up; Heav’n’s windows opened are; For forty days the rain prevails; The mountains disappear. The faithless die; the ark, their scorn, Safe on the flood, their grave, is borne. 3 Lord, give us willing hearts to hear Not this world’s voice, but Thine, To fear Thy warnings, and to love Thy means of grace divine; Go in Thine ark, and there abide, Unscarred by wind and foaming tide. 4 So when another flood shall come— Not water, but of fire— When in the billowy surge of flame, All nature shall expire, We in Thy heav’nly ark may be, Anchored on Ararat with Thee. Used With Tune: MEIRINGEN

The Simple Life

Author: Rev. Chas. T. Brooks Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Why need I pine for stores of wealth Used With Tune: [Why need I pine for stores of wealth]

Zufriedenheit

Author: J. M. Miller Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: Was frag' ich viel nach Geld u. Gut Used With Tune: [Was frag' ich viel nach Geld u. Gut]

Let songs of praises fill the sky

Author: Thomas Cotterill Appears in 119 hymnals Used With Tune: MEIRINGEN

Believing fathers oft have told

Author: Archibald Hamilton Charteris, 1835 - 1908 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Believing fathers oft have told What things by God were done, When faithful men in days of old Their lifelong battle won: True brothers all, of one accord, We hold one faith, we serve one Lord. 2 Amid the world’s confused noise, Where we but darkly see, The Christ appeals, with sweet, clear voice: 'My brothers, follow me, Like brothers true, of one accord, To hold one faith, to serve one Lord.' 3 His Church our shelter, he our guide, Our strength his healing Cross, We range ourselves upon his side, Where none can suffer loss. Like brothers true, of one accord, We hold one faith and serve one Lord. A-men. 4 So by thy Spirit mold us, Lord; Inspire our hearts to pray; Our hungry souls feed with thy Word, Teach all of us to say: 'True brothers all, of one accord, We hold one faith, we serve one Lord.' 5 We fain would serve thy Church e'en now, With hearts from self set free, Striving to make thy kingdom grow, O God, so may it be, That, brothers true, with one accord, We hold the faith and serve the Lord! Amen. Topics: The Life In Christ Consecration; The Life In Christ Service Used With Tune: MEIRINGEN

The Star In The East

Author: Thomas Campbell Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A star appeared, and peaceful threw Lyrics: 1 A star appeared, and peaceful threw Around its holy ray; It caught the faithful Magi’s view, And led the wondrous way, From far famed Persia’s smiling bowers, Fair land of beauty, fruits and flowers. 2 Each heart throughout the gazing throng What anxious gladness fills, While slowly moved that star along O’er Judah’s sacred hills, And softly fixed its mellow light On distant Bethlehem’s joyful night! 3 There, unknown to the rich and great, Or perfumed halls of state, Where shining golden lamps so bright Scoff at the silent night, Hear music’s notes, so holy, sweet, They rise and fall ’mid joy complete. 4 The Prince of Peace, so young, so fair, In lowly state He slept; While near, with kind parental care, The mother’s watch was kept. Let sweetest harp of Judah rise, And Gentile hymns climb to the skies! Used With Tune: MEIRINGEN

O Maker of the Mighty Deep

Author: Henry J. van Dyke Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 Appears in 9 hymnals Refrain First Line: In Thee we trust, whate'er befall Lyrics: 1. O Maker of the mighty deep Whereon our vessels fare, Above our life’s adventure keep Thy faithful watch and care. Refrain In Thee we trust, whate’er befall; Thy sea is great, our boats are small. 2. We know not where the secret tides Will help us or delay, Nor where the lurking tempest hides, Nor where the fogs are gray. [Refrain] 3. When outward bound we boldly sail And leave the friendly shore, Let not our heart of courage fail Until the voyage is o’er. [Refrain] 4. When homeward bound we gladly turn, O bring us safely there, Where harbor lights of friendship burn And peace is in the air. [Refrain] 5. Beyond the circle of the sea, When voyaging is past, We seek our final port in Thee; O bring us home at last. [Refrain] Used With Tune: MEIRINGEN

I look to Thee in every need

Author: Rev. Samuel Longfellow (1819- ) Appears in 101 hymnals Used With Tune: HOREB

O North, with all thy vales of green

Author: William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) Appears in 44 hymnals Used With Tune: MEIRINGEN

Who Keepeth Not God's Word

Author: Christian F. Gellert; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Who keepeth not God's Word, yet saith Lyrics: 1. Who keepeth not God’s Word, yet saith, I know the Lord, is wrong; In him is not that blessèd faith Through which the truth is strong; But he who hears and keeps the Word, Is not of this world, but of God. 2. The faith His Word hath caused to shine Will kindle love in thee; More wouldst thou know of things divine, Deeper thy love must be; True faith not only gives thee light, But strength to love and do the right. 3. Jesus hath washed away our sin, And we are children now; Who feels such hope as this within, To evil cannot bow; Rather with Christ all scorn endure, So we be like our maker pure! 4. For he doth please the Father well Who simply can obey; In him the love of God doth dwell Who steadfast keeps His way; A daily active life of love, Such fruits a living faith must prove. 5. He is in God, and God in him, Who still abides in love; ’Tis love that makes the cherubim Obey and praise above; For God is love, the loveless heart Hath in His life and joy no part. Used With Tune: MEIRINGEN Text Sources: Translation in Lyra Germanica, second series, 1858, p. 161