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"The fear of the Lord"
Author: Hart Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #254 (1844) Topics: Fruits of the Spirit Fear First Line: The fear of the Lord our days will prolong Lyrics: 1 The fear of the Lord our days will prolong,
In trouble afford a confidence strong,
Will keep us from sinning, will prosper our ways,
And is the beginning of wisdom and grace.
2 The fear of the Lord preserves us from death,
Enforces his word, enlivens our faith,
It regulates passion, and helps us to quell
The dread of damnation and terrors of hell.
3 The fear of the Lord is soundness and health;
A treasure well stored with heavenly wealth;
A fence against evil, by which we resist
World, flesh, and the devil, and imitate Christ.
4 [The fear of the Lord is clean and approved;
Makes Satan abhorred and Jesus beloved;
It conquers in weakness; is proof against strife;
A cordial in sickness; a fountain of life.]
5 [The fear of the Lord is lowly and meek;
The happy reward of all that him seek;
They only that fear him the truth can discern,
For, living so near him, his secrets they learn.]
6 [The fear of the Lord his mercy makes dear,
His judgments adored, his righteousness clear,
Without its fresh flavour, in knowledge there’s fault;
In doctrines no savour; in duties no salt.]
7 [The fear of the Lord confirms a good hope;
By this are restored the senses that droop;
The deeper it reaches, the more the soul thrives;
It gives what it teaches, and guards what it gives.]
8 The fear of the Lord forbids us to yield;
It sharpens our sword and strengthens our shield.
Then cry we to heaven, with one loud accord,
That to us be given the fear of the Lord. Languages: English
"The fear of the Lord"
Fear not
Author: Beddome Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCLXXXVIII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Fear Not First Line: Ye trembling souls, dismiss your fears Lyrics: 1 Ye trembling souls, dismiss your fears
Be mercy all your theme;
Mercy, which like a river flow
In one continued stream.
2 Fear not the powers of earth and hell,
God will these powers restrain;
His mighty arm their rage repel,
And make their efforts vain.
3 Fear not the want of outward good,
He will for his provide;
Grant them supplies of daily food,
And give them heaven beside.
4 Fear not that he will e'er forsake,
Or leave His work undone;
He's faithful to his promises,
And faithful to his son.
5 Fear not the terrors of the grave,
Or death's tremendous sting;
He will form endless wrath preserve,
To endless glory bring.
6 You in his wisdom, power and grace,
May confidently trust;
His wisdom guides, his power protects,
His grace rewards the just. Languages: English
Fear not
Brave Sepherds Quaked
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: Faith That Lets Us Sing #24 (2017) Topics: Christmas Do not fear First Line: Brave shepherds quaked with fear that night Lyrics: 1 Brave shepherds quaked with fear that night
as barren hills were bathed in light,
till angel voices sang on high,
“Be not afraid! The Christ is night!”
2 How many times did Jesus chide
his friends who traveled by his side,
“Do not be anxious, do not fear!
Believe that God walks with you here.”
3 The tomb was empty they could see.
Afraid, they cried, “How can this be?”
An angel said, “He is not here.
The Christ has risen! Never fear!”
4 O Perfect Love that cast out fear,
embolden us, we pray, draw near;
give us the faith in troubled days
to live and love and sing your praise.
Scripture: Luke 2:8-11 Languages: English Tune Title: CAST AWAY FEAR
Brave Sepherds Quaked
Fear of God
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #252 (1844) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Fruits of the Spirit Fear First Line: Fear is a grace which ever dwells Lyrics: 1 Fear is a grace which ever dwells
With its fair partner, love;
Blending their beauties, both proclaim
Their source is from above.
2 Let terrors fright the unwilling slave,
The child with joy appears;
Cheerful he does his Father’s will,
And loves as much as fears.
3 Let fear and love, most holy God,
Possess this soul of mine;
Then shall I worship thee aright,
And taste thy joys divine. Languages: English
Fear of God
The Lord Is My Light
Author: Lillian Bouknight Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #572 (2012) Topics: Fear First Line: The Lord is my light and my salvation Refrain First Line: Whom shall I fear? Whom shall I fear? Scripture: Psalm 27 Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord is my light and my salvation]
The Lord Is My Light
Fear of God
Author: Needham Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCXXVII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Graces of the Holy Spirit Fear; The happiness attending the Fear of God; Happiness Of those who fear God First Line: Happy beyond description he Lyrics: 1 Happy beyond description he
Who fears the Lord his God;
Who hears his threats with holy awe,
And trembles at his rod.
2 Fear, sacred passion, ever dwells
With it's far partner love;
Blending their beauties, both proclaim
Their source is from above.
3 Let terrors fright the unwilling slave,
The child with joy appears;
Cheerful he does his father's will,
And loves as much as fears.
4 Let but thy fear, most holy God!
Possess this soul of mine,
Then shall I worship thee aright,
And taste thy joys divine. Scripture: Proverbs 14:26 Languages: English
Fear of God
All You That Fear Jehovah's Name
Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #9 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8 with refrain Topics: Fear of God Lyrics: 1 All you that fear Jehovah's name,
his glory tell, his praise proclaim;
you children of his chosen race,
stand in awe before his face,
stand in awe before his face.
2 The suff'ring One he has not spurned,
who unto him for help has turned;
from him he has not hid his face,
but answered his request in grace,
but answered his request in grace.
3 O Lord, your goodness makes me raise
amid your people songs of praise;
before all them that fear you, now
I worship you and pay my vow,
I worship you and pay my vow.
4 For all the meek you will provide;
they shall be fed and satisfied;
all they that seek the Lord shall live
and never-ending praises give,
and never-ending praises give.
5 The Lord's unfailing righteousness
all generations shall confess;
from age to age shall men be taught
what wondrous works the Lord has wrought,
what wondrous works the Lord has wrought.
Scripture: Psalm 22:23-31 Languages: English Tune Title: PARK STREET
All You That Fear Jehovah's Name
All You That Fear Jehovah's Name
Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #22B (2018) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8 with refrain Topics: Fear of God Lyrics: 1 All you that fear Jehovah's name,
his glory tell, his praise proclaim;
you children of his chosen race,
stand now in awe before his face,
stand now in awe before his face.
2 The suff'ring One he has not spurned,
who unto him for help has turned;
from him he has not hid his face,
but answered his request in grace,
but answered his request in grace.
3 O Lord, your goodness makes me raise
amid your people songs of praise;
before all them that fear you, now
I worship you and pay my vow,
I worship you and pay my vow.
4 For all the meek you will provide,
they shall be fed and satisfied;
all they that seek the Lord shall live
and never-ending praises give,
and never-ending praises give.
5 The Lord's unfailing righteousness
all generations shall confess;
from age to age shall men be taught
what wondrous works the Lord has wrought,
what wondrous works the Lord has wrought.
Scripture: Psalm 22:23-26 Languages: English Tune Title: PARK STREET
All You That Fear Jehovah's Name
The Lord Is My Light
Author: Lillian Bouknight Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #27B (2012) Topics: Freedom from Fear First Line: The Lord is my light and my salvation Refrain First Line: Whom shall I fear, whom shall I fear Scripture: Psalm 27 Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord is my light and my salvation]
The Lord Is My Light
In My Day of Fear
Author: John L. Bell Hymnal: Christian Worship #56B (2021) Topics: Fear First Line: Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit Refrain First Line: In my day of fear, I put my trust in you Scripture: Psalm 56 Languages: English Tune Title: [In my day of fear, I put my trust in you]
In My Day of Fear
The Lord Is My Light
Author: Lillian Bouknight Hymnal: RitualSong #732 (1996) Topics: Fear Refrain First Line: Whom shall I fear, whom shall I fear? Scripture: Psalm 27 Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord is my light]
The Lord Is My Light
In My Day of Fear
Author: Iona Community Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #56A (2012) Topics: Fear First Line: All day long I am under attack Scripture: Psalm 56 Languages: English Tune Title: DISTANT OAKS
In My Day of Fear
Happy the men that fear the Lord
Author: Hart Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #255 (1844) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Fruits of the Spirit Fear Lyrics: 1 Happy the men that fear the Lord;
They from the paths of sin depart;
Rejoice and tremble at his word,
And hide it deep within their heart.
2 They in his mercy hope, through grace;
Revere his judgments, not contemn;
In pleasing him their pleasure’s placed,
And his delight is placed in them.
3 This fear, a rich and endless store,
Preserves the soul from poisonous pride;
The heart that wants this fear is poor,
Whatever it possess beside.
4 This treasure was by Christ possessed;
In this his understanding stood;
And every one that’s with it blessed
Has free redemption in his blood.
Scripture: Isaiah 11:2-3 Languages: English
Happy the men that fear the Lord
O love that casts out fear
Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #297 (1997) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Topics: Fear Lyrics: 1 O love that casts out fear,
O love that casts out sin,
tarry no more without,
but come and dwell within.
2 True sunlight of the soul,
surround us as we go;
so shall our way be safe,
our feet no straying know.
3 Great love of God, come in!
Well-spring of heavenly peace,
thou living water, come:
spring up and never cease.
4 Love of the living God,
of Father and of Son,
love of the Holy Ghost,
fill thou each needy one. Scripture: Psalm 119:9-10 Languages: English Tune Title: MOSELEY
O love that casts out fear
Fear Not, O Little Flock
Author: Johann M. Altenburg; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #566 (1990) Meter: 8.8.6 D Topics: Cast Out Fear First Line: Fear not, O little flock, the foe Lyrics: 1 Fear not, O little flock, 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 all our eyes,
he sees the Gideon who shall rise
to save us and his Word.
3 As true as God's own Word is true,
nor 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 pray'r;
great Captain, now your arm make bare,
fight for us once again;
so shall your saints and martyrs raise
a mighty chorus to your praise,
world without end. Amen.
Scripture: Luke 12:32 Languages: English Tune Title: JEHOVAH NISSI
Fear Not, O Little Flock
All ye that fear Jehovah's Name
Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #6 (1961) Topics: Fear of God Lyrics: 1 All ye that fear Jehovah's Name,
His glory tell, his praise proclaim;
Ye children of his chosen race,
Stand ye in awe before his face,
Stand ye in awe before his face.
2 The suff'ring One he has not spurned,
Who unto him for succor turned;
From him he has not hid his face,
But answered his request in grace,
But answered his request in grace.
3 O Lord, thy goodness makes me raise
Amid thy people songs of praise;
Before all them that fear thee, now
I worship thee and pay my vow,
I worship thee and pay my vow.
4 For all the meek thou wilt provide,
They shall be fed and satisfied;
All they that seek the Lord shall live
And never-ending praises give,
And never-ending praises give.
5 The Lord's unfailing righteousness
All generations shall confess,
From age to age shall men be taught
What wondrous works the Lord has wrought,
What wondrous works the Lord has wrought.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 22:23 Languages: English Tune Title: PARK STREET
All ye that fear Jehovah's Name
Onward, then, and fear not, children of the day!
Author: Miss Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879 Hymnal: The Sunday School Hymnal #57 (1899) Topics: Fear First Line: Standing at the portal of the opening year Lyrics: 1 Standing at the portal of the opening year,
Words of comfort meet us, Hushing every fear;
Spoken through the silence by our Father's voice,
Tender, strong, and faithful, making us rejoice.
Refrain:
Onward, then, and fear not, children of the day!
For His word shall never, never pass away.
I, the Lord, am with thee, be thou not afraid,
I will help and strengthen, be thou not dismayed!
Yea, I will uphold thee with My own right hand;
Thou art called and chosen in My sight to stand.
2 He will never fail us, He will not forsake:
His eternal covenant He will never break;
Resting on His promise, what have we to fear?
God is all-sufficient for the coming year! [Refrain] Tune Title: VALOUR
Onward, then, and fear not, children of the day!
O Love that casts out fear
Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #77 (1972) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Topics: Cast Out Fear Languages: English Tune Title: QUAM DILECTA
O Love that casts out fear
When trouble strikes and fear takes root
Author: John L. Bell, 1949-; Graham Maule, 1958- Hymnal: Together in Song #184 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Fear Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6 Languages: English Tune Title: DIED FOR LOVE
When trouble strikes and fear takes root
Being the fear of God all the day long
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCXXVI (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Graces of the Holy Spirit Fear First Line: Thrice happy souls, who born from heaven Lyrics: 1 Thrice happy souls, who born from heaven,
Whilst yet they sojourn here,
Humbly begin their days with God,
And spend them in his fear!
2 So may our eyes with holy zeal
Prevent the dawning day;
And turn the sacred pages o’er,
And praise thy name and pray!
3 Midst hourly cares may love present
Its incense to thy throne;
And, while the world our hands employs,
Our hearts be thine alone!
4. As sanctified to noblest ends,
Be each refreshment sought;
And by each various providence,
Some wise instruction brought!
5 When to laborious duties call'd
Or by temptations try'd,
We'll seek the shelter of thy wings,
And in thy strength confide.
6 As different scenes of life arise,
Our grateful hearts would be
With thee, amidst the social band,
In solitude with thee.
7 At night we lean our weary heads
On thy paternal breast;
And, safely folded in thine arms,
Resign our powers to rest.
8 In solid pure delights, like these,
Let all my days be past;
Nor shall I then impatient wish,
Nor shall I fear the last. Scripture: Proverbs 23:17 Languages: English
Being the fear of God all the day long
Why should we start and fear to die?
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.XXXI (1766) Topics: Death Our Fear of it Lyrics: 1 Why should we start and fear to die?
What tim'rous Worms we Mortals are!
Death is the Gate of endless Joy,
And yet we dread to enter there.
2 The Pains, the Groans, and dying Strife,
Fright our approaching Souls away;
Still we shrink back again to Life,
Fond of our Prison, and our Clay.
3 O, if my Lord would come and meet,
My Soul should stretch her Wings in Haste,
Fly fearless through Death's Iron Gate,
Nor feel the Terrors as she pass'd.
4 Jesus can make a dying Bed
Feel soft as downy Pillows are,
While on his Breast I lean my Head,
And breathe my Life out sweetly there. Languages: English
Why should we start and fear to die?
Light Dawns in the Darkness
Hymnal: Christian Worship #112A (2021) Topics: Fear First Line: Blessed are those who fear the LORD Refrain First Line: Light dawns in the darkness for the upright Scripture: Psalm 112 Languages: English Tune Title: [Blessed are those who fear the LORD]
Light Dawns in the Darkness
Fear not, O little flock, the foe
Author: Johann Michael Altenburg, 1584-1640; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #470 (1961) Meter: 8.8.6 D Topics: Cast Out Fear Lyrics: 1 Fear not, O little flock, 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 all our eyes,
He sees the Gideon who shall rise
To save us and his Word.
3 As true as God's own Word is true,
Nor 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 pray'r;
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.
Amen. Scripture: Luke 12:32 Languages: English Tune Title: JEHOVAH NISSI
Fear not, O little flock, the foe
Fear not, O little flock, the foe
Author: Altenburg Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #645 (1873) Topics: Fear Not Lyrics: 1 Fear not, O little flock, the foe
Who madly seeks your overthrow;
Dread not his rage and power:
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 all our eyes,
He sees the Gideon that shall rise
To save us, 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 victory can not 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! Scripture: Psalm 2:2-5
Fear not, O little flock, the foe
Why should we start, and fear to die?
Author: Watts Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #897 (1873) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: No Fear of Death Lyrics: 1 Why should we start, and fear to die?
What timorous worms we mortals are!
Death is the gate of endless joy,
And yet we dread to enter there.
2 The pains, the groans, and dying strife
Fright our approaching souls away;
Still, we shrink back again to life,
Fond of our prison and our clay.
3 Oh, if my Lord would come and meet,
My soul should stretch her wings in haste,
Fly fearless through death's iron gate,
Nor feel the terrors as she passed.
4 Jesus can make a dying bed
Feel soft as downy pillows are,
While on his breast I lean my head,
And breathe my life out sweetly there.
Why should we start, and fear to die?
Holy Fear, and Tenderness of Conscience
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #226 (1740) Topics: Fear of God First Line: With my whole Heart I've sought thy Face Lyrics: 1 With my whole Heart I've sought thy Face,
O let me never stray
From thy Commands, O GOD of Grace,
Nor tread the Sinners Way.
2 Thy Word I've hid within my Heart,
To keep my Conscience clean,
And be an everlasting Guard
From ev'ry rising Sin.
3 I'm a Companion of the Saints
Who fear and Love the Lord;
My Sorrows rise, my Nature faints,
When Men transgress thy Word.
4 While Sinners do thy Gospel wrong
My Spirit stands in Awe;
My Soul abhors a lying Tongue,
But loves thy righteous Law.
5 My heart with sacred Rev'rence hears
The Threatnings of thy Word;
My Flesh with holy Trembling fears
The Judgments of the Lord.
6 My GOD, I long, I hope, I wait,
For thy Salvation still;
While thy whole Law is my delight,
And I obey thy Will.
Scripture: Psalm 119:10-11 Languages: English
Holy Fear, and Tenderness of Conscience
How bless'd are they, who always keep
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CXIX (1767) Topics: Prayers When zealous for the Knowledge and Fear of God Lyrics: I Aleph:
1 How bless'd are they who always keep
The pure and perfect Way!
Who never from the sacred Paths
Of GOD's Commandments stray!
2 How blest, who to his righteous Laws
Have still obedient been;
And have with fervent humble Zeal
His Favour sought to win.
3 Such Men their utmost Caution use
To shun each wicked Deed;
But in the Path, which he directs,
With constant Care proceed.
4 Thou strictly hast enjoin'd us, Lord,
To learn thy sacred Will;
And all our Diligence employ
Thy Statutes to fulfill.
5 O! then that thy most holy Will
Might o'er my Ways preside,
And I the Course of all my Life,
By thy Direction guide!
6 Then with Assurance should I walk,
From all Confusion free,
Convinc'd with Joy, that all my Ways
With thy Commands agree.
7 My upright Heart shall my glad Mouth
With chearful Praises fill;
When by thy righteous Judgments taught,
I shall have learnt thy Will.
8 So to thy sacred Law shall I
All due Observance pay;
O! then forsake me not, my GPD,
Mor cast me quite away.
II Beth:
9 How shall the Young preserve their Ways
From all Pollution free?
By making still their Course of Life
With thy Commands agree.
10 With hearty Zeal for thee I seek,
To thee for Succour pray;
O! suffer not thy careless Steps
From thy right Paths to stray.
11 Safe in my Heart, and closely hid,
Thy Word, my Treasure, lies;
To succour me with timely Aid,
When sinful Thoughts arise.
12 Secur'd by that, my grateful Soul
Shall ever bless thy Name:
O! teach me then, by thy just Laws,
My future Life to frame.
13 My Lips, unlock'd by pious Zeal,
To others have declar'd,
How well the Judgments of thy Mouth
Deserve our best Regard.
14 Whilst in the Way of thy Commands
More solid Joy I found,
Than had I been with vast Increase
Of envy'd Riches crown'd.
15 Therefore thy just and upright Laws
Shall always fill my Mind,
And those sound Rules, which thou prescrib'st,
All due Respect shall find.
16 To keep thy Statues undefac'd,
Shall be my constant Joy;
The strict Remembrance of thy Word,
Shall all my thoughts employ.
III Gimel:
17 Be gracious to thy Servant, LORD,
Do thou my Life defend,
That I, according to thy Word
My future Time may spend.
18 Enlighten both my Eyes and Mind,
That so I may discern
The wond'rous Things, which they behold,
Who thy just Precepts learn.
19 Though like a Stranger in the Land,
From Place to Place I stray,
Thy righteous Judgments from my Sight
Remove not thou away.
20 My fainting Soul is almost pin'd,
With earnest Longing spent;
Whilst always on the eager Search
Of thy just Will intent.
21 The sharp Rebuke shall crush the Proud,
Whom still thy Curse pursues;
Since they to walk in thy right Ways
Presumptuously refuse.
22 But, far from me, do thou, O LORD,
Contempt and Shame remove;
For I thy sacred Laws affect
With undissembled Love.
23 Though Princes oft in Council met,
Against thy Servant spake;
Yet I, thy Statutes to observe,
My constant Bus'ness make.
24 For thy Commands have always been
My Comfort and Delight;
By them I learn with prudent Care,
To guide my Steps aright.
IV Daleth:
25 My Soul, oppress'd with deadly Care,
Close to the Earth doth cleave;
Revive me, LORD, and let me now
Thy promis'd Aid receive.
26 To thee I still declar my Ways,
And thou inclin'st thine Ear;
O teach me then my future Life
By thy just Laws to steer.
27 If thou wilt make me know thy Laws,
And by their Guidance walk,
The wond'rous Works, which thou hast done,
Shall be my constant Talk.
28 But see, my Soul within me sinks,
Press'd down with weighty Care;
Do thou, according to thy Word,
My wasted Strength repair.
29 Far, far from me be all false Ways,
And lying Arts remov'd;
But kindly grant I still may keep
The Path by thee approv'd.
30 Thy faithful Ways, thou GOD of Truth,
My happy Choice I've made;
Thy Judgment, as my Rule of Life,
Before me always laid.
31 My Care has been to make my Life,
With thy Commands agree;
O then preserve thy Servant, LORD,
From Shame and Ruin free.
32 So in the Way of thy Commands
Shall I with Pleasure run,
And with a Heart enlarg'd with Joy,
Successfully go on.
V He:
33 Instruct me in thy Statutes, LORD,
Thy righteous Paths display;
And I from them, through all my Life,
Will never go astray.
34 If thou true Wisdom from above
Wilt graciously impart,
To keep thy perfect Laws I will
Devote my zealous Heart.
35 Direct me in the sacred Ways,
To which thy Precepts lead;
Because my chief Delight has been
Thy righteous Paths to tread.
36 Do thou to thy most just Commands
Incline my willing Heart;
Let no Desire of worldly Wealth
From Thee my Thoughts divert.
37 From those vain Objects turn my Eyes
Which this false World displays,
But give me lively Pow'r and Strength
To keep thy righteous Ways.
38 Confirm the Promise, which thou mad'st,
And give thy Servant Aid;
Who to transgress thy sacred Laws
Is awfully afraid.
39 The foul Disgrace I justly fear,
In Mercy, LORD, remove;
For all the Judgments thou ordain'st,
Are full of Grace and Love.
40 Thou know'st, how after thy Commands
My longing Heart does pant,
O then make haste to raise me up,
And promis'd Succour grant.
VI Vau:
41 Thy constant Blessing, LORD, bestow
To cheer my drooping Heart;
To me, according to thy Word,
Thy saving Health impart.
42 So shall I, when my Foes upbraid,
This ready Answer make;
"In GOD I trust, who never will
"His faithful Promise break.
43 Then let not quite the Word of Truth
Be from my Mouth remov'd;
Since still my Ground of stedfast Hope,
Thy just Decrees have prov'd.
44 So I to keep thy righteous Laws,
Will all my Study bend;
From Age to Age, my Time to come
In their Observance spend.
45 E'er long I trust to walk at large,
From all Incumbrance free;
Since I resolv'd to make my Life
With thy Commands agree.
46 Thy Laws shall be my constant Talk;
And Princes shall attend,
Whilst I the Justice of thy Ways
With Confidence defend.
47 My longing Heart and ravish'd Soul
Shall both o'erflow with Joy;
When in thy lov'd Commandments I
My happy Hours employ.
48 Then will I to thy just Decrees
Lift up my willing Hands;
My Care and Bus'ness then shall be,
To study thy Commands.
VII Zain:
49 According to thy promis'd Grace,
Thy Favour, LORD, extend;
Make good to me the Word, on which
Thy Servant's Hopes depend.
50 That only Comfort in Distress
Did all my Griefs controul;
Thy Word, when Troubles hemm'd me round,
Reviv'd my fainting Soul.
51 Insulting Foes did proudly mock,
And all my Hopes deride;
Yet from thy Law, not all their Scoffs,
Could make me turn aside.
52 Thy Judgments then of ancient Date,
I quickly call'd to Mind;
'Till ravish'd with such Thoughts, my Soul
Did speedy Comfort find.
53 Sometimes I stand amaz'd, like one
With deadly Horror struck,
To think how all my sinful Foes
Have thy just Laws forsook.
54 But I thy Statutes and Decress
My chearful Anthems made;
whilst thro' strange Lands and Desarts wild
I like a Pilgrim stray'd.
55 Thy Name, that chear'd my Heart by Day,
Has fill'd my Thoughts by Night;
I then resolv'd by thy just Laws,
To guide my Steps aright.
56 That Peace of Mind, which has my Soul
In deep Distress sustain'd,
By strict Obedience to thy Will,
I happily obtain'd.
VIII Cheth:
57 O LORD, my GOD, my Portion thou
And sure Possession art;
Thy Word I stedfastly resolve
To treasure in my Heart.
58 With all the Strength of warm Desires
I did thy Grace implore;
Disclose, according to thy Word,
Thy Mercies boundless Store.
59 With due Reflection and strict Care,
On all my Ways I thought;
And so reclaim'd to thy just Paths,
My wandring Steps I brought.
60 I lost no Time, but made great haste,
Resolv'd, without Delay,
To watch, that I might never more
From thy Commandments stray.
61 Thoigj num'rous Troops of sinful Men,
To rob me have combin'd;
Yet I thy pure and righteous Laws
Have ever kept in Mind.
62 In dead of Night I will arise,
To sing thy solemn Praise;
Convinc'd how much I always ought
To love thy righteous Ways.
63 To such as fear thy holy Name,
Myself I closely join;
To all who their obedient Wills
To thy Commands resign.
64 O'er all the Earth, thy Mercy, LORD,
Abundantly is shed;
O make me then exactly learn,
Thy sacred Paths to tread.
IX Teth:
65 With me, thy Servant, thou hast dealt,
Most graciously, O LORD,
Repeated Benefits bestow'd,
According to thy word.
66 Teach me the sacred Skill by which
Right Judgment is attain'd,
Who in Belief of thy Commands
have stedfastly remain'd.
67 Before Affliction stopt my Course,
My Footsteps went astray;
But I have since been disciplin'd,
Thy Precepts to obey.
68 Thou art, O LORD, supremely good,
And all thou dost is so;
On me thy Statutes to discern,
Thy saving Skill bestow.
69 The Proud have forg'd malicious Lies,
My spotless Fame to stain;
But my fix'd Heart without Reserve,
Thy Precepts shall retain.
70 While pamper'd they, with prosp'rous Ills,
In sensual Pleasures live;
My Soul can relish no Delight,
But what thy Precepts gave.
71 'Tis good for me that I have felt
Affliction's chast'ning Rod;
That I might duly learn, and keep
The Statues of my GOD.
72 The Law that from thy Mouth proceeds,
Of more Esteem I hold,
Than untouch'd Mines, than thousand Mines
Of Silver and of Gold.
X Jod:
73 To me, who am the Workmanship
Of thy Almighty Hands,
The heav'nly Understanding give
To learn thy just Commands.
74 My Preservation to thy Saints
Strong Comfort will afford,
To see Success attend my Hopes,
Who trusted in thy Word.
75 That right thy Judgments are, I now,
By sure Experience see,
And in that Faithfulness, O LORD,
Thou hast afflicted me.
76 O let thy tender Mercy now
Afford me needful Aid;
According to thy Promise, LORD,
To me, thy Servant, made.
77 To me thy saving Grace restore,
That I again may live;
Whose Soul can relish no Delight,
But what thy Precepts give.
78 Defeat the Proud, who unprovok'd,
To ruin me have sought;
Who only on thy sacred Laws
Employ my harmless Thought.
79 Let those that fear thy Name, espouse
My Cause,and those alone,
Who have by strict and pious Search
Thy sacred Precepts known.
80 In thy blest Statutes let my Heart
Continue always sound,
That Guilt and Shame, the Sinner's Lot,
May never me confound.
XI Caph:
81 My Soul with long Expectance faints
To see thy saving Grace;
Yet still on thy unerring Word
My confidence I place.
82 My very Eyes consume and fail
With waiting for thy Word;
O! when wilt thou thy kind Relief
And prromis'd Aid afford?
83 My Skin like shrivel'd Parchment shows,
That long in Smoke is set;
Yet no Affliction me can force
Thy Statutes to forget.
84 How many Days must I endure
Of Sorrow and Distress?
When wilt thou Judgment execute
On them who me oppress?
85 The Proud have digg'd a Pit for me,
That have no other Foes,
But such as are averse to thee,
And thy just Laws oppose.
86 With sacred Truth's eternal Laws
All thy Commands agree;
Men persecute me without Cause,
Thou, LORD, my Helper be.
87 With close Designs against my Life,
They had almost prevail'd;
But in Obedience to thy Will,
My Duty never fail'd.
88 Thy wonted Kindness, LORD, restore,
My drooping Heart to chear;
That by thy righteous Statutes I
My Life's whole Course may steer.
XII Lamed:
89 For ever and for ever, LORD,
Unchang'd thou dost remain;
Thy Word, establish'd in the Heav'ns,
Does all their Orbs sustain.
90 Through circling Ages, LORD, thy Truth
Immoveable shall stand:
As does the Earth which thou uphold'st
By thy Almighty Hand.
91 All Things the Course by thee ordain'd,
Ev'n to this Day fulfil;
They are thy faithful Subjects all,
And Servants of thy Will.
92 Unless thy sacred Law had been
My Comfort and Delight,
I must have fainted and expir'd
In dark Affliction's Night.
93 Thy Precepts therefore from my Thoughts
Shall never, LORD, depart;
For thou, by them, hast to new Life
Restor'd my dying Heart.
94 As I am thine, entirely thine,
Protect me, LORD, from Harm;
Who have thy Precepts sought to know,
And carefully perform.
95 The Wicked have their Ambush laid
My guiltless Life to take;
But in the midst of Danger, I
Thy Word my Study make.
96 I've seen an End, of what we call
Perfection here below;
But thy Commandments, like thyself,
No Change or Period know.
XIII Mem:
97 The Love that to thy Laws I bear,
No Language can display;
They with fresh Wonders entertain
My ravish'd Thoughts all Day.
98 Through thy Commands I wiser grow
Than all my subtle Foes;
For thy sure Word doth me direct,
And all my Ways dispose.
99 From me my former Teachers now
May abler Counsel take;
Because thy sacred Precepts I
My constant Study make.
100 In Understanding I excel
The Sages of our Days;
Because by thy unerring Rules,
I order all my Ways.
101 My Feet with Care I have refrain'd
From ev'ry sinful Way,
That to thy sacred Word I might
Entire Obedience pay.
102 I have not from thy Judgment stray'd,
By vain Desires misled;
For, LORD, thou hast instructed me,
Thy righteous Paths to tread.
103 How sweet are all thy Words to me;
O! what divine Repast!
How much more grateful to my Soul,
Than Honey to my Taste.
104 Taught by thy sacred Precepts, I
With heav'nly Skill am bless'd,
Thro' which the treach'rous Ways of Sin
I utterly detest.
XIV Nun:
105 Thy word is to my Feet a Lamp,
The Way of Truth to show;
A Watch-light to point out the Path,
In which I ought to go.
106 I swear, (and from my solemn Oath
Will never start aside)
That in thy righteous Judgments I
Will stedfastly abide.
107 Since I with Griefs am so oppress'd,
That I can bear no more;
According to thy Word do thou
My fainting Soul restore.
108 Let still my Sacrifice of Praise
With Thee Acceptance find;
And in thy righteous Judgments, LORD,
Instruct my willing Mind.
109 Though ghastly Dangers me surround,
My Soul they cannot awe,
Nor with continual Terrors keep
From thinking on thy Law.
110 My wicked and invet'rate Foes
For me their Snares have laid;
Yet I have kept the upright Path,
Nor from thy Precepts tray'd.
111 Thy Testimonies I have made
My Heritage and Choice;
For they, when other Comforts fail,
My drooping Heart rejoice.
112 My Heart with early Zeal began
Thy Statutes to obey;
And 'till my Course of Life is done,
Shall keep thy upright Way.
XV Samech:
113 Deceitful Thoughts and Practices
I utterly detest;
But to thy Law Affection bear,
Too great to be express'd.
114 My Hiding-Place, my Refuge-Tow'r,
And Shield art thou, O LORD;
I firmly anchor all my Hopes
On thy unerring Word.
115 Hence ye that trade in Wickedness,
Approach not my Abode;
For firmly I resolve to keep
The Precepts of my GOD.
116 According to thy gracious Word,
From Danger set me free;
Nor make me of those Hopes asham'd,
That I repose in Thee.
117 Uphold me, so shall I be safe,
And rescu'd from Distress;
To thy Decrees continually
My just Respect address.
118 The Wicked thou hast trod to Earth,
Who from thy Statutes stray'd;
Their vile Deceit the just Reward
Of their own Falshood made.
119 The Wicked from thy holy Land
Thou dost, like Dross, remove;
I therefore, with such Justice charm'd,
Thy Testimonies love.
120 Yet with that Love they make me dread,
Lest I should so offend,
When on Transgressors I behold,
Thy Judgments thus descend.
XVI Ain:
121 Judgment and Justice I have lov'd;
O therefore, LORD, engage
In my Defence, nor give me up
To my Oppressors Rage.
122 Do thou be Surety, LORD, for me,
And so shall this Distress
Prove good for me; nor shall the Proud
My guiltless Soul oppress.
123 My Eyes, alas! begin to fail,
In long Expectance held;
'Till thy Salvation they behold,
And righteous Word fulfill'd.
124 To me, thy Servant in Distress,
Thy wonted Grace display,
And discipline my willing Heart,
Thy Statutes to obey.
125 On me, devoted to thy Fear,
Thy sacred Skill bestow,
That of thy Testimonies I
The full Extent may know.
126 'Tis Time, high Time for thee, o LORD,
Thy Vengeance to employ;
When Men with open Violence
Thy sacred law destroy.
127 Yet their Contempt of thy Commands
But makes their Value rise
In my Esteem, who purest Gold
Compar'd with them despise.
128 Thy Precepts therefor I account,
In all respects, divine;
They teach me to discern the Right,
And all false Ways decline.
XVII Pe:
129 Thy Wonders which thy Laws contain,
No Words can represent;
Therefore to learn and practice them,
My zealous Heart is bent.
130 The very Entrance to thy Word
Celestial Light displays;
And Knowledge of true Happiness
To simplest Minds conveys.
131 With eager Hopes I waiting stood,
And fainted with Desire,
That of thy wise Commands I might
The sacred Skill acquire.
132 With Favour, LORD, look down on me,
Who thy Relief implore;
As thou art wont to visit those
That thy bless'd Name adore.
133 Directed by thy heav'nly Word,
Let all my Footsteps be;
Nor Wickedness of any kind
Dominion have o'er me.
134 Release, entirely set me free
From persecuting Hands,
That unmolested, I may learn,
And practise thy Commands.
135 On me, devoted to thy Fear,
LORD, make thy Face to shine:
Thy Statutes both to know and keep,
My Heart with Zeal incline.
136 My Eyes to weeping Fountains turn,
Whence briny Rivers flow,
To see Mankind against thy Laws
In bold Defiance go.
XVIII Tsaddi:
137 Thou art the righteous Judge, in whom
Wrong'd Innocence may trust;
And like Thyself, thy Judgments, LORD,
In all respects are just.
138 Most true and just those Statutes were,
Which thou didst first decree;
And all with Faithfulness perform'd,
Succeeding Times shall see.
139 With Zeal my Flesh consumes away,
My Soul with Anguish frets,
To see my Foes contemn at once
Thy Promises and Threats.
140 Yet each neglected Word of thine
(Howe'er by them despis'd)
Is pure, and for eternal Truth
By me, thy Servant priz'd.
141 Brought for thy sake, to low Estate,
Contempt from all I find;
Yet no Affronts or Wrongs can drive
Thy Precepts from my Mind.
142 Thy Righteousness shall then endure,
When Time itself is past;
Thy Law is Truth itself, that Truth,
Which shall for ever last.
143 Tho' Trouble, Anguish, Doubts and Dread
To compass me unite,
Beset with Danger, still I make
Thy Precepts my Delight.
144 Eternal and unerring Rules
Thy Testimonies give:
Teach me the Wisdom that will make
My Soul for ever live.
XIX Koph:
145 With my whole Heart to God I call'd,
LORD, hear my earnest Cry;
And I, thy Statutes to perform
Will all my Care apply.
146 Again, more fervently I pray'd,
O save me, that I may
Thy Testimonies throughly know,
And stedfastly obey.
147 My earlier Pray'r the dawning Day
Prevented, while I cry'd
To him, on whose engaging Word
My Hope alone rely'd.
148 With Zeal have I awak'd before
The Midnight Watch was set,
That I, of thy mysterious Word
Might perfect Knowledge get.
149 LORD, hear my supplicating Voice,
And wonted Favour shew;
O quicken me, and so approve,
Thy Judgment ever true.
150 My persecuting Foes advance,
And hourly nearer draw;
What Treatment can I hope from them,
Who violate thy Law?
151 Though they draw nigh, my Comfort is
Thou, LORD, art yet more near;
Thou, whose Commands are righteous all,
Thy Promises sincere.
152 Concerning thy Divine Decrees,
My Soul has known of old,
That they were true, and shall their Truth
To endless Ages hold.
XX Resc:
153 Consider my Affliction, LORD,
And me from Bondage draw;
Think on thy Servant in Distress,
Who ne'er forgets thy Law.
154 Plead thou my Cause; to that and me
Thy timely Aid afford;
With Beams of Mercy quicken me
according to thy Word.
155 From harden'd Sinners thou remov'st
Salvation far away:
'Tis just thou should'st withdraw from them,
Who from thy Statutes stray.
156 Since great thy tender Mercies are,
To all who Thee adore,
According to thy Judgments, LORD,
My fainting Hopes restore.
157 A num'rous Host of spiteful Foes
Against my Life combine;
But all too few to force my Soul
Thy Statues to decline.
158 Those bold Transgressors I beheld,
And was with Grief oppress'd,
To see with what audacious Pride
Thy Statutes they transgress'd.
159 Yet while they slight, consider, LORD,
How I thy Precepts love;
O therefore quicken me with Beams
Of Mercy from above.
160 As from the Birth of Time, thy Truth,
Has held through Ages past,
So shall thy righteous Judgments, firm,
To endless Ages last.
XXI Schin:
161 Tho' mighty Tyrants, without Case,
Conspire my Blood to shed,
Thy sacred Word has Pow'r alone,
To fill my Heart with Dread.
162 And yet that Word my joyful Breast
With heav'nly Raptue warms,
Nor Conquests, or the Spoils of War,
Have such transporting Charms.
163 Perfidious Practices and Lies
I utterly detest;
But to they Laws Affection bear,
Too great to be express'd.
164 Sev'n Times a Day, with grateful Voice,
Thy Praises I resound;
Because I find thy Judgments all
With Truth and Justice crown'd.
165 Secure, substantial Peace have they,
Who truly love thy Law;
No smiling Mischief them can tempt,
Nor frowning Danger awe.
166 For thy Salvation I have hop'd,
And though so long delay'd,
With chearful Zeal and strictest Care
All thy Commands obey'd.
167 Thy Testimonies I have kept,
And constantly obey'd;
Because the Love I bore to them,
Thy Service easy made.
168 From strict Observance of thy Laws
I never yet withdrew;
Convinc'd that my most secret Ways
Are open to thy View.
XXII Tau:
169 To my Request and earnest Cry
Attend, O gracious Lord;
Inspire my Heart with heav'nly Skill,
According to thy Word.
170 Let my repeated Pray'r at last
Before thy Throne appear;
According to thy plighted Word,
For my Relief draw near.
171 Then shall my grateful Lips return
The Tribute of their Praise,
When thou thy Counsels hast reveal'd,
And taught me thy just Ways.
172 My Tongue the Praises of thy Word
Shall thankfully resound;
Because thy Promises are all
With Truth and Justice crown'd.
173 Let thy Almighty Arm appear,
And bring me timely Aid;
For I the Laws thou hast ordain'd,
My Heart's free Choice have made.
174 My Soul has waited long to see
Thy saving Grace restor'd;
Nor Comfort know, but what thy Laws,
Thy heav'nly Laws afford.
175 Prolong my Life, that I may sing
My great Restorer's Praise,
Whose Justice from the Depth of Woes
My fainting Soul shall raise.
176 Like some lost Sheep I've stray'd, till I
Despair my Way to find:
Thou therefore, LORD, thy Servant seek,
Who keeps thy Laws in Mind.
Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: [How bless'd are they, who always keep]
How bless'd are they, who always keep
Come, Praise the LORD! Hallelujah
Author: Eric Wyse Hymnal: Christian Worship #112B (2021) Topics: Fear First Line: How blessed are you who fear the LORD Refrain First Line: Come, praise the LORD! Hallelujah! Scripture: Psalm 112 Languages: English Tune Title: STANNARD
Come, Praise the LORD! Hallelujah
Comfort, My People
Author: Ian Callanan, b. 1971 Hymnal: Gather (3rd ed.) #396 (2011) Topics: Fear First Line: Comfort, my people, and calm all your fear Refrain First Line: O come, Lord Jesus, come Languages: English Tune Title: [Comfort, my people, and calm all your fear]
Comfort, My People
O love that casts out fear
Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: The Hymnal #563 (1921) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Topics: Fear Cast Out Languages: English Tune Title: ST. DENYS
O love that casts out fear
The LORD Is My Light
Author: Christopher Walker; Adrian Smith Hymnal: Christian Worship #27A (2021) Topics: Fear First Line: The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? Refrain First Line: The LORD is my light Scripture: Psalm 27 Languages: English Tune Title: [The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?]
The LORD Is My Light
All Day Long I Am under Attack
Author: John L. Bell Hymnal: Christian Worship #56A (2021) Meter: 9.8.8.8 Topics: Fear Refrain First Line: In my day of fear, I put my trust in you Scripture: Psalm 56 Languages: English Tune Title: DISTANT OAKS
All Day Long I Am under Attack
The God of Providence and Grace
Hymnal: The Psalter #86 (1912) Topics: Godly Fear Exhortation to First Line: Let all the earth Jehovah fear Lyrics: 1 Let all the earth Jehovah fear,
Let all that dwell both far and near
In awe before Him stand;
for, lo, He spake and it was done,
And all the sov'reign pow'r begun
Stood fast at His command.
2 He makes the nations' counsels vain,
The plans the peoples would maintain
Are thwarted by His hand;
Jehovah's counsel stands secure,
His purposes of heart endure,
For evermore they stand.
3 O truly is the nation blest
Whose God before the world confessed
Jehovah is alone;
And blest the people is whom He
Has made His heritage to be,
And chosen for His own. Scripture: Psalm 33 Languages: English Tune Title: FRANCES
The God of Providence and Grace
Testimony and Praise
Hymnal: The Psalter #90 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Blessedness Of Those Fearing God; Godly Fear Blessedness of; Godly Fear Exhortation to First Line: The Lord I will at all times bless Lyrics: 1 The Lord I will at all times bless,
My mouth His praises shall express;
In Him shall all my boasting be,
While all the meek rejoice with me.
2 O magnify the Lord with me,
Let us to praise Him Name agree;
I sought the Lord, He answered me,
And from my fears He set me free.
3 Who look to Him shall walk in light,
With joy their faces shall be bright,
Distressed, they cried; the Lord arose
And saved them out of all their woes.
4 Around His saints as watch and ward
Encamps the angel of the Lord;
That God is good,
O taste and see,
Who trusts in Him shall blessed be.
5 Fear Him, ye saints, and do His will,
And all your needs He will fulfill;
Tho' beasts of forest lack their food,
Those seeking God shall want no good.
6 Ye children, come and hear my voice,
And learn to make God's fear your choice;
Who seek long life and happy days
Must learn to walk in wisdom's ways.
7 Who fears the Lord must keep his tongue
From evil and his lips from wrong,
Must do the good, from evil cease,
And ever seek and follow peace. Scripture: Psalm 34 Languages: English Tune Title: AMES
Testimony and Praise
The Lord Is My Light
Author: Lillian Bouknight Hymnal: Gather (3rd ed.) #690 (2011) Topics: Fear Refrain First Line: Whom shall I fear, whom shall I fear? Scripture: Psalm 27 Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord is my Light]
The Lord Is My Light
Come to Me, O Weary Traveler
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993 Hymnal: RitualSong #769 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Fear First Line: Come to me, O weary trav'ler Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Languages: English Tune Title: DUNSTAN
Come to Me, O Weary Traveler
O LORD, You Are My Light
Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #27C (2012) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 with repeat Topics: Freedom from Fear Lyrics: 1 O LORD, you are my light
and my salvation near:
then who will cause me fright
or fill my heart with fear?
While God my strength, my life sustains,
secure from fear my soul remains,
secure from fear my soul remains.
2 My one request has been
and still this prayer I raise;
that I may live within
God's house for all my days.
God's glorious beauty to admire,
and in his temple to inquire,
and in his temple to inquire.
3 When troubles round me swell,
when fears and dangers throng,
securely I will dwell
in his pavilion strong.
Within the shelter of God's tent
he hides me till the storm is spent,
he hides me till the storm is spent.
4 Uplifted on a rock
above my foes around,
amid the battle shock
my song shall still resound.
Then joyful offerings I will bring;
the LORD God's praise my heart shall sing,
the LORD God's praise my heart shall sing. Scripture: Psalm 27 Tune Title: RHOSYMEDRE
O LORD, You Are My Light
O LORD, You Are My Light
Hymnal: Christian Worship #27B (2021) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 Topics: Fear Lyrics: 1 O LORD, you are my light
and my salvation near;
then who will cause me fright
or fill my heart with fear?
While God my strength, my life sustains,
secure from fear my soul remains,
secure from fear my soul remains.
2 My one request has been
and still this prayer I raise;
that I may live within
God's house for all my days.
God's glorious beauty to admire,
and in his temple to inquire,
and in his temple to inquire.
3 When troubles round me swell,
when fears and dangers throng,
securely I will dwell
in his pavilion strong.
Within the shelter of God's tent
he hides me till the storm is spent,
he hides me till the storm is spent.
4 Uplifted on a rock
above my foes around,
amid the battle shock
my song shall still resound.
Then joyful offerings I will bring;
the LORD God's praise my heart shall sing,
the LORD God's praise my heart shall sing.
Scripture: Psalm 27 Languages: English Tune Title: RHOSYMEDRE
O LORD, You Are My Light
Encouragement to trust and love God
Author: Tate Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCLXXXV (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The happiness attending the Fear of God; Happiness Of those who fear God and trust him First Line: Thro' all the changing scenes of life Lyrics: 1 Thro' all the changing scenes of life,
In trouble, and in joy,
The praises of my God shall still
My heart and tongue employ.
2 Of his deliv'rance I will boast,
Till all that are distrest,
From my example comfort take,
And sooth their griefs to rest.
3 The hosts of God encamp around
The dwellings of the just:
Protection he affords to all
Who make his name their trust.
4 O make but trial to his love,
Experience will decide,
How blest are they, and only they,
Who in his truth confide.
5 Fear him, ye saints, and you will then
Have nothing else to fear;
Make you his service your delight;
Your wonts shall be his care.
6 While hungry lions lack their prey,
The Lord will food provide
For such as put their trust in him,
And see their needs supply'd Scripture: Psalm 34 Languages: English
Encouragement to trust and love God
Through all the Scenes of Life
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XXXIV (1767) Topics: Description of Fear and Service of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Through all the Scenes of Life,
As well in Trouble as in Joy,
The Praises of my GOD shall still.
My Heart and Tongue employ.
His Goodness I'll declare,
'Till ass that are with Woes oppress'd,
From my Example Comfort take,
And charm their Griefs to rest.
2 O magnify the LORD!
And bless with me, his holy Name;
His faithful Word is ever sure,
His Truth is still the same:
For when to him I cry'd,
With heavy Woes encompass'd round,
He heard my Voice, and in his Love,
I soon a Refuge found.
3 Their dropping Hearts were eas'd;
We look'd to him alone for Aid,
Desir'd Success in ev'ry Face,
A chearful Air display'd.
"Behold, said they, and see
"The Man whom Providence reliev'd,
"So dang'rously beset with Woes,
"So wond'rously retriev'd!"
Part II
4 The Hosts of GOD encamp
Around the Dwellings of the Just;
Deliv'rance he affords to all
Who in his Succour trust.
O taste his wond'rous Love!
And soon Experience will decide,
How bless'd they are, and only they,
Who in his Truth confide.
5 Oh fear him all ye Saints!
And you'll have nothing else to fear;
Make you his Service your Delight,
He'll make your Wants his Care.
While Lions lack their Prey,
The bounteous LORD will Food provide,
For those as put their Trust in him,
And see their Wants supply'd.
6 Ye proudly dispos'd,
Approach, and my Instruction hear,
I'll teach you the true Discipline
Of his religious Fear:
Let him who Life desires,
And many prosp'rous Days would see;
From sland'rous Language keep his Tongue,
His Lips from Falshood free.
7 The crooked Paths of Vice
Decline, and Virtue's Ways pursue;
Establish Peace where 'tis begun,
And where 'tis lost, renew.
The LORD from Heav'n beholds,
The Just with favourable Eyes;
And, when distress'd, his gracious Ear,
Is open to their Cries.
Part IIi
8 GOD turns his wrathful Look
On those whom Mercy don't reclaim;
To cut them off, and from the Earth
Blot out their very Name.
When in Distress they cry,
In Mercy he will hear his Saints,
And with a providential Care,
Attend to their Complaints.
9 The LORD is always nigh,
With Balm, to heal the broken Heart;
And to the contrite Spirit still,
His Comfort to impart.
The Wicked often strive,
But vain is always their Desire;
When they against the Just and True,
Maliciously conspire.
10 For under all the Weight,
Of sore Afflictions they endure,
The LORD will still preserve his Saints,
And keep their Bones secure.
The Wicked from their Arts,
Their speedy Ruin shall derive;
While righteous Men, whom they detest,
Shall them and theirs survive.
11 For GOD the Souls shall keep,
Of those who on His Truth depend;
To them and their Posterity,
His Blessings shall descend. Scripture: Psalm 34 Languages: English Tune Title: [Through all the scenes of life]
Through all the Scenes of Life
Christ's Inheritance
Hymnal: Bible Songs #4a (1901) Topics: Godly Fear Described; Godly Fear Exhorted to First Line: Thus hath said the Lord most high Refrain First Line: Fear his wrath, and kiss the Son Scripture: Psalm 2:5-9 Languages: English Tune Title: [Thus hath said the Lord most high]
Christ's Inheritance
The Blessings of the God-Fearing
Hymnal: The Psalter #65 (1912) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Blessedness Of Those Fearing God; Godly Fear Blessedness of First Line: Grace and truth shall mark the way Lyrics: 1 Grace and truth shall mark the way
Where the Lord His own will lead,
If His word they still obey
And His testimonies heed.
2 For Thy Name's sake hear Thou me,
For Thy mercy, Lord, I wait;
Pardon my iniquity,
For my sin is very great.
3 He who walks in godly fear
In the pat of truth shall go;
Peace shall be his portion here,
And his sons all good shall know.
4 They that fear and love the Lord
Shall Jehovah's friendship know;
He will grace to them accord,
And His faithful covenant show. Scripture: Psalm 25 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENING PRAYER
The Blessings of the God-Fearing
On Eagle's Wings
Author: J. Michael Joncas, b. 1951 Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #91E (2012) Topics: Fear; Freedom from Fear First Line: You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord Refrain First Line: And he will raise you up on eagle's wings Scripture: Psalm 91 Tune Title: [You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord]
On Eagle's Wings
Prayer for Protection
Hymnal: The Psalter #165 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Godly Fear Blessedness of; Godly Fear Described First Line: Hear, Lord, the voice of my complaint Lyrics: 1 Hear Lord, the voice of my complaint,
Preserve my life from fear,
Hide me from plotting enemies
And evil crowding near.
The workers of iniquity
Their deadly shafts prepare;
They aim at me their treach'rous words;
O save me from their snare.
2 The wicked in their base designs
Grow arrogant and bold;
Conspiring secretly they think
That God will not behold;
They search out more iniquity,
Their tho'ts and plans are deep,
But God will smite, for He is near
His saints to guard and keep.
3 The wicked, by their sins o'ercome,
Shall soon be bro't to shame;
The hand of God shall yet appear,
And all shall fear His Name.
The just shall triumph in the Lord,
Their trust shall be secure,
And endless glory then shall crown
The upright and the pure.
Scripture: Psalm 64 Languages: English Tune Title: MONORA
Prayer for Protection
Jesus! the name high over all
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Hymnal: Together in Song #218 (1999) Topics: Fear Lyrics: 1 Jesus! the name high over all,
in hell, or earth, or sky;
angels and earthlings to it fall,
and devils fear and fly,
and devils fear and fly.
2 Jesus! the name to sinners dear,
the name to sinners given;
it scatters all their guilty fear,
it turns their hell to heaven,
it turns their hell to heaven.
3 Jesus! the prisoner's fetters breaks,
and bruises Satan's head;
power into strengthless souls it speaks,
and life into the dead,
and life into the dead.
4 O that the world might taste and see
the riches of his grace;
the arms of love that compass me
would everyone embrace,
would everyone embrace.
5 Happy, if with my dying breath
I might but gasp his name:
preach him to all, and cry in death:
behold, behold the Lamb,
behold, behold the Lamb!
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: LYDIA
Jesus! the name high over all
Benediction Upon the God-Fearing
Hymnal: The Psalter #309 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Blessedness Of Those Fearing God; Godly Fear Blessedness of First Line: The Lord Who has remembered us Lyrics: 1 The Lord Who has remembered us
His blessing will bestow;
All those who fear His holy Name,
His loving care shall know.
2 For small and great who fear His Name
The Lord has good in store;
Ye and your children, blest of God,
Shall prosper more and more.
3 The great Creator blesses you
With gifts of boundless worth;
The heav'ns He claims, but gives to man
Dominion in the earth.
4 The silent dead praise not the Lord,
The grave no song can raise;
But we will bless Him evermore,
Let all proclaim His praise. Scripture: Psalm 115 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANNE
Benediction Upon the God-Fearing
Eternal Beam of Light Divine
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #493 (1917) Topics: Death Fear of removed; Fear of death removed Lyrics: 1 Eternal Beam of Light Divine,
Fountain of unexhausted love,
In whom the Father's glories shine,
Through earth beneath, and heaven above;
2 Jesus, the weary wanderer's rest,
Give me Thy easy yoke to bear;
With steadfast patience arm my breast;
With spotless love, and lowly fear
3 Thankful I take the cup from Thee,
Prepared and mingled by Thy skill;
Though bitter to the taste it be,
Powerful the wounded soul to heal.
4 Be Thou, O Rock of Ages, nigh!
So shall each murmuring thought be gone;
And grief, and fear, and care shall fly,
As clouds before the mid-day sun.
5 Speak to my warring passions, "Peace!"
Say to my trembling heart, "Be still!"
Thy power my strength and fortress is,
For all things serve Thy sovereign will. Languages: English Tune Title: DINGMAN
Eternal Beam of Light Divine
Jesu, priceless treasure
Author: Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878); Johann Franck (1618-1677) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #687 (2013) Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.7.8.6 Topics: Fear Lyrics: 1 Jesu, priceless treasure,
source of purest pleasure,
truest friend to me;
ah! how long in anguish
shall my spirit languish
yearning, Lord, for thee?
Thine I am,
O spotless Lamb,
I will suffer
naught to hide thee,
naught I ask beside thee.
2 In thine arms I rest me,
foes who would molest me
cannot reach me here.
Though the earth be shaking,
every heart be quaking,
Jesus calms my fear;
lightnings flash
and thunders crash;
yet, though sin
and hell assail me,
Jesus will not fail me.
3 Satan, I defy thee;
death, I now decry thee;
fear, I bid thee cease.
World, thou shalt not harm me
nor thy threats alarm me
while I sing of peace.
God's great power
guards every hour;
earth and all
its depths adore him,
silent bow before him.
4 Hence with earthly treasure!
Thou art all my pleasure,
Jesus, all my choice.
Hence, thou empty glory!
naught to me thy story,
told with tempting voice.
Pain or loss,
or shame or cross,
shall not from
my Saviour move me,
since he deigns to love me.
5 Hence, all fear and sadness!
For the Lord of gladness,
Jesus, enters in;
they who love the Father,
though the storms may gather,
still have peace within;
yea, whate'er
I here must bear,
thou art still
my purest pleasure,
Jesu, priceless treasure! Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46 Languages: English Tune Title: JESU MEINE FREUDE
Jesu, priceless treasure
Christ's presence makes dying easy
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #976 (1891) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Death Overcome fear of First Line: Why should we start, and fear to die? Scripture: Revelation 13:13 Languages: English
Christ's presence makes dying easy
Give to the Winds Your Fears
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788; Martin Tel Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #438 (2013) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Fear Scripture: Psalm 109 Languages: English Tune Title: GORTON
Give to the Winds Your Fears
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