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Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 144 hymnals Topics: Confessing Faith First Line: My life flows on in endless song Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song, above earth’s lamentation. I catch the sweet, though far-off hymn that hails a new creation. Refrain: No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I’m clinging. Since Love is lord of heav’n and earth, how can I keep from singing? 2 Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing. It finds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 3 What though my joys and comforts die, I know my Savior liveth. What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night he giveth. [Refrain] 4 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing! All things are mine since I am his! How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2-7 Used With Tune: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING Text Sources: Robert Lowry’s Bright Jewels for the Sunday School (USA), 1869, alt.

Bless’d Be the God of Israel

Author: Michael A. Perry Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Confessing Faith Lyrics: 1 Bless’d be the God of Israel, who comes to set us free, who visits and redeems us, and grants us liberty! The prophets spoke of mercy, of freedom and release, God shall fulfill the promise to bring our people peace. 2 Now from the house of David a child of grace is giv’n, a Savior comes among us to raise us up to heav’n. Before him goes the herald, forerunner in the way, the prophet of salvation, the harbinger of day. 3 On all by death imprisoned the sun begins to rise, the dawning of forgiveness upon the sinner’s eyes, to guide the feet of pilgrims along the paths of peace. Oh, bless our God and Savior with songs that never cease! Scripture: Psalm 146:5-9 Used With Tune: WEBB Text Sources: based on Luke 1:68-79; Psalm Praise

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: Catherine Hankey Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 1,211 hymnals Topics: Confessing Faith Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story of unseen things above: of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story, because I know ’tis true. It satisfies my longings as nothing else could do. Refrain: I love to tell the story, ’twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love. 2 I love to tell the story. ’Tis pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God’s own holy word. [Refrain] 3 I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it, like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, ’twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 40:7-10 Used With Tune: HANKEY Text Sources: Joyful Songs Nos. 1–3 Combined, 1869

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TOPLADY

Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,097 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Thomas Hastings Topics: Justifying Grace Pardon; Eternal Life; Faith; Forgiveness; Grace; Jesus Christ Blood; Jesus Christ Cross; Pardon; Penitence; Service Music Confession and Pardon Prayer Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 56531 65123 21717 Used With Text: Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

AUS TIEFER NOT

Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 60 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Martin Luther; Johann Sebastian Bach Topics: Compassion; Confession; Christ's Return; Faith; Forgiveness; Grace; Grief; Hope; Mercy; Prayer; Redemption; Repentance; Sin; Trust Tune Key: e minor Incipit: 51565 34556 76532 Used With Text: Out of the Depths (Psalm 130)

SAGINA

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 129 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Thomas Campbell Topics: Biblical Names & Places Adam; Deliverance; Love God's Love to Us; Profession of Faith; Suffering of Christ; Confession and Forgiveness; Assurance; Atonement; Biblical Names & Places Adam; Blood of Christ; Christmas; Confession of Sin; Deliverance; Forgiveness; Freedom; Hope; Love God's Love to Us; Mercy; Profession of Faith; Redemption; Suffering of Christ Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 11235 46721 34275 Used With Text: And Can It Be

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Full Assurance

Author: D. W. Whittle Hymnal: Sacred Songs No. 2 #48 (1899) Topics: Confession; Faith; Trust First Line: Drawing near with full assurance Refrain First Line: Full assurance, I am trusting Lyrics: 1 Drawing near with full assurance; Ah, my soul, how can it be? How canst thou, condemned and sinful, Think of God as near to thee? Refrain: Full assurance! I am trusting In a Saviour crucified; Full assurance! Jesus saved me, When upon the cross He died. 2 He is faithful that has promised; Here my soul has found its rest, And by fully trusting Jesus, With assurances I am blest. [Refrain] 3 Sins to be no more remembered, Full remission in His blood, Made by Him an heir of heaven, Made by Him a child of God. [Refrain] 4 So I come, my sins confessing, Boldly come, without a fear; All my right in Christ possessing, To the Father drawing near. [Refrain] Scripture: Hebrews 10:22 Tune Title: [Drawing near with full assurance]

The Word of God Is Solid Ground

Author: Harris J. Loewen Hymnal: Voices Together #399 (2020) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Confessing Faith Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3 Tune Title: THE WORD OF GOD

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

Author: Edward Perronet; John Rippon Hymnal: Voices Together #411 (2020) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Confessing Faith; Confessing Faith First Line: All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name! Lyrics: 1 All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate fall! Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all! Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all! 2 Let ev'ry kindred, ev'ry tribe, on this terrestrial ball, to him all majesty ascribe, and crown him Lord of all! To him all majesty ascribe, and crown him Lord of all! 3 Oh, that with yonder sacred throng we at his feet may fall! We’ll join the everlasting song, and crown him Lord of all! We’ll join the everlasting song, and crown him Lord of all! Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11 Tune Title: CORONATION

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Michael Perry

1942 - 1996 Person Name: Michael A. Perry Topics: Confessing Faith Author of "Bless’d Be the God of Israel" in Voices Together Initially studying mathematics and physics at Dulwich College, Michael A. Perry (b. Beckenham, Kent, England, 1942; d. England, 1996) was headed for a career in the sciences. However, after one year of study in physics at the University of London, he transferred to Oak Hill College to study theology. He also studied at Ridley Hall, Cambridge, and received a M.Phil. from the University of Southhampton in 1973. Ordained a priest in the Church of England in 1966, Perry served the parish of St. Helen's in Liverpool as a youth worker and evangelist. From 1972 to 1981 he was the vicar of Bitterne in Southhampton and from 1981 to 1989, rector of Eversley in Hampshire and chaplain at the Police Staff College. He then became vicar of Tonbridge in Kent, where he remained until his death from a brain tumor in 1996. Perry published widely in the areas of Bible study and worship. He edited Jubilate publications such as Hymns far Today's Church (1982), Carols far Today (1986), Come Rejoice! (1989), and Psalms for Today (1990). Composer of the musical drama Coming Home (1987), he also wrote more than two hundred hymns and Bible versifications. Bert Polman

A. J. Showalter

1858 - 1924 Person Name: Anthony J. Showalter Topics: Confessing Faith Composer of "SHOWALTER" in Voices Together Anthony Johnson Showalter USA 1858-1924/ Born in Cherry Grove, VA, he became an organist, gospel music composer, author, teacher, editor, and publisher. He was taught by his father and in 1876 received training at the Ruebush-Kieffer School of Music, Dayton, VA. He also attended George Root’s National Normal school at Erie, PA, and Dr Palmer’s International Normal at Meadville, PA. He was teaching music in shape note singing schools by age 14. He taught literary school at age 19, and normal music schools at age 22, when he also published his first book. In 1881 he married Lucy Carolyn (Callie) Walser of TX, and they had seven children: Tennie, Karl, Essie, Jennie, Lena, Margaret, and Nellie. At age 23 he published his “Harmony & composition” book, and years later his “Theory of music”. In 1884 he moved to Dalton, GA, and in 1890 formed the Showalter Music Company of Dalton. His company printed and published hymnals, songbooks, schoolbooks, magazines, and newspapers, and had offices in Texarkana, AR, and Chattanooga, TN. In 1888 he became a member of the M T N A (Music Teachers National Association) and was vice-president for his state for several years. In 1895 he went abroad to study methods of teachers and conductors in Europe. He held sessions of his Southern Normal Music Institute in a dozen or more states. He edited “The music teacher & home magazine” for 20 years. In 1895 he issued his “New harmony & composition” book. He authored 60+ books on music theory, harmony, and song. He published 130+ music books that sold over a million copies. Not only was he president of the A J Showalter Music Company of Dalton, GA, but also of the Showalter-Patton Company of Dallas, TX, two of the largest music publishing houses in the American south. He was a choir leader and an elder in the First Presbyterian Church in Dalton (and his daughter, Essie, played the organ there). He managed his fruit farm, looking after nearly 20,000 trees , of which 15,000 are the famous Georgia Elberta peaches, the rest being apples, plums, pecans, and a dozen other varieties of peaches. He was also a stockholder and director of the Cherokee Lumber Company of Dalton, GA, furnishing building materials to a large trade in many southern, central and eastern states. He died in Chattanooga, TN, and is buried in Dalton, GA. He loved hymns, and kept up with many of his students over the years, writing them letters of counsel and encouragement. In 2000 Showalter was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Note: Showalter received two letters one evening from former music students, both of who were grieving over the death of their wives. He had heard a sermon about the arms of Moses being held up during battle, and managed to form a tune and refrain for a hymn, but struggled to find words for the verses that fit. He wrote to his friend in OH, Rev Elisha Hoffman, who had already composed many hymns and asked if he could write some lyrics, which he gladly did. John Perry

Frederick C. Maker

1844 - 1927 Person Name: Frederick Charles Maker Topics: The Christian Year Holy Week; Christian Year Holy Week; Comfort/Consolation; Commitment; Confession; Faith; God Love; Jesus Christ Cross; Jesus Christ Life In; Jesus Christ Love of; Jesus Christ Passion; Jesus Christ Refuge; Peace (Inner, Calmness, Serenity; Redemption; Repentance; Rest; Sin; Sun; Trust; Palm/Passion Sunday Year A; Lent 3 Year B; Lent 5 Year B; Lent 3 Year C; Lent 4 Year C; Proper 9 Year C; Reign of Christ Year C; Tuesday in Holy Week Year ABC; Good Friday Year ABC Composer of "ST CHRISTOPHER" in Voices United Frederick C. Maker (b. Bristol, England, August 6, 1844; d. January 1, 1927) received his early musical training as a chorister at Bristol Cathedral, England. He pursued a career as organist and choirmaster—most of it spent in Methodist and Congregational churches in Bristol. His longest tenure was at Redland Park Congregational Church, where he was organist from 1882-1910. Maker also conducted the Bristol Free Church Choir Association and was a long-time visiting professor of music at Clifton College. He wrote hymn tunes, anthems, and a cantata, Moses in the Bulrushes. Bert Polman

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