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Lord God, to us fore'er secure
Author: Helmbold Hymnal: Hymn Book #53 (1884) Topics: The Catechism Lyrics: 1 Lord God, to us fore'er secure
The catechism's instruction pure,
By Luther, servant Thine, set forth
To plant in youth Thy saving word.
2 That we may learn Thy holy will,
Bewail our sins and faults, and still
Believe in Thee and in Thy son,
Enlightened by Thy Spirit's boon.
3 That we to Thee, our Father, call
Who canst and wilt bring help to all,
That, children Thine in Baptism made,
We always Christian lives may lead.
4 That if we fall, we rise again,
And in true faith confess our sin,
And comfort by Thy Supper gain.
Grant us a happy end. Amen. Languages: English
Lord God, to us fore'er secure
Our God is true!--Them He will ne'er forsake
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a176 (1895) Topics: The Catechism Works and Attributes of God Lyrics: 1 Our god is true!-- Them He will ne'er forsake
For whom His love He shows;
Our God is true!--We shall His care partake
In all our joys and woes;
His wings will spread their shelter o'er us:
Though mountains quake, earth yawn before us,
Our God is true!
2 Our God is true!-- He is a faithful Friend,
We from experience know;
And, rest assured, He will our souls defend
From ev'ry watchful foe.
His cov'nant love gives no denial
To humble faith, in hours of trial,--
Our God is true!
3 Our God is true!--Never forget, my soul,
How kind and true He is!
Be true to God!--Let this thy life control
And be devoutly His!
From loving Him let nothing drive thee!
And of this stay let none deprive thee,--
Our God is true! Languages: English
Our God is true!--Them He will ne'er forsake
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a243 (1895) Topics: The Catechism Repentance Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare,
Jesus loves to answer prayer;
He Himself has bid thee pray,
Rise and ask without delay.
2 With my burden I begin:
Lord, remove this load of sin!
Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt,
Set my conscience free from guilt.
3 Lord! I come to Thee for rest,
Take possession of my breast;
There thy sov'reign right maintain,
And without a rival reign.
4 Show me what I have to do,
Ev'ry hour my strength renew;
Let me live a life of faith,
Let me die Thy people's death. Languages: English
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Weary now I go to rest
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a324 (1895) Topics: The Catechism Lyrics: 1 Weary now I go to rest,
Close my eyes, Lord, by Thee blest;
Father, let Thine eye instead
Watch and ward keep o'er my bed.
2 What I have done ill this day,
Lord, forgive it all, I pray;
Thy rich grace and Jesus' blood
Are my trust and highest good.
3 All who are akin to me,
Let them rest, Lord, safe in Thee;
All mankind, both great and small,
Do Thou kindly keep them all. Languages: English
Weary now I go to rest
Give me, O Lord, a spirit lowly
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a327 (1895) Topics: The Catechism Daily Duty Lyrics: 1 Give me, O Lord, a spirit lowly,
That seeks to praise Thy name alone;
Let faith make all my conduct holy,
And love in all my life be shown:
Tame Thou whate'er in me is wild,
And own me always as Thy child.
2 Let me not aim beyond my measure,
But in my place be still content;
To do Thy will be all my pleasure,
For this let all my life be spent;
And if my duties lowly be,
Let this suffice,--they honor Thee! Languages: English
Give me, O Lord, a spirit lowly
O Lord, who hast my place assigned
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a328 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Catechism Daily Duty Lyrics: 1 O Lord, who hast my place assigned,
And made my duties plain,
Grant for my work a ready mind,
My wayward thoughts restrain.
2 Let me in Thy most holy name
My daily task pursue:
Thy glory be my only aim
In all I think and do.
3 May I submissive to Thy will
In all my calling be,
And let me as Thy servant still
Be faithful found to Thee.
4 Thy goodness all my life has crowned,
And all my wants supplied;
O let that goodness still aboud,
And daily bread provide.
5 Be Thou my guide in all my ways;
From every ill defend;
And may my songs of daily praise
In grateful joy ascend.
6 May I in faith still stronger grow,
While here I toil in love;
And when my work is done below,
Give me sweet rest above. Languages: English
O Lord, who hast my place assigned
O God of Jacob, by whose hand
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a331 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Catechism Daily Duty Lyrics: 1 O God of Jacob, by whose hand
Thy people still are fed;
Who, through this weary pilgrimage,
Hast all our Fathers led!
2 To Thee our humble vows we raise,
To Thee address our prayer;
And in Thy kind and faithful breast
Deposit all our care.
3 Through each perplexing path of life
Our wand'ring footsteps guide,
Give us by day our daily bread,
And raiment fit provide.
4 O spread Thy cov'ring wings around,
Till all our wand'rings cease,
And at our Father's loved abode
Our souls arrive in peace!
5 To Thee, as to our cov'nant God,
We'll our whole selves resign;
And thankful own that all we are,
And all we have is Thine. Languages: English
O God of Jacob, by whose hand
Our God is true!--Them He will ne'er forsake
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #176 (1880) Topics: The Catechism Works and Attributes of God Lyrics: 1 Our god is true!-- Them He will ne'er forsake
For whom His love He shows;
Our God is true!--We shall His care partake
In all our joys and woes;
His wings will spread their shelter o'er us:
Though mountains quake, earth yawn before us,
Our God is true!
2 Our God is true!-- He is a faithful Friend,
We from experience know;
And, rest assured, He will our souls defend
From ev'ry watchful foe.
His cov'nant love gives no denial
To humble faith, in hours of trial,--
Our God is true!
3 Our God is true!--Never forget, my soul,
How kind and true He is!
Be true to God!--Let this thy life control
And be devoutly His!
From loving Him let nothing drive thee!
And of this stay let none deprive thee,--
Our God is true! Languages: English
Our God is true!--Them He will ne'er forsake
Our God is true! - Then He will ne'er forsake
Author: Jacob Ebert; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #176 (1908) Topics: The Catechism Works and Attributes of God Lyrics: 1 Our god is true!-- Them He will ne'er forsake
For whom His love He shows;
Our God is true!--We shall His care partake
In all our joys and woes;
His wings will spread their shelter o'er us:
Though mountains quake, earth yawn before us,
Our God is true!
2 Our God is true!-- He is a faithful Friend,
We from experience know;
And, rest assured, He will our souls defend
From ev'ry watchful foe.
His cov'nant love gives no denial
To humble faith, in hours of trial,--
Our God is true!
3 Our God is true!--Never forget, my soul,
How kind and true He is!
Be true to God!--Let this thy life control
And be devoutly His!
From loving Him let nothing drive thee!
And of this stay let none deprive thee,--
Our God is true! Languages: English Tune Title: AUGSBURG (Gott ist getreu)
Our God is true! - Then He will ne'er forsake
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #243 (1880) Topics: The Catechism Repentance Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare,
Jesus loves to answer prayer;
He Himself has bid thee pray,
Rise and ask without delay.
2 With my burden I begin:
Lord, remove this load of sin!
Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt,
Set my conscience free from guilt.
3 Lord! I come to Thee for rest,
Take possession of my breast;
There thy sov'reign right maintain,
And without a rival reign.
4 Show me what I have to do,
Ev'ry hour my strength renew;
Let me live a life of faith,
Let me die Thy people's death. Languages: English
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Author: Rev. John Newton Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #243 (1908) Topics: The Catechism Repentance Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare,
Jesus loves to answer prayer;
He Himself has bid thee pray,
Rise and ask without delay.
2 With my burden I begin:
Lord, remove this load of sin!
Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt,
Set my conscience free from guilt.
3 Lord! I come to Thee for rest,
Take possession of my breast;
There Thy sov'reign right maintain,
And without a rival reign.
4 Show me what I have to do,
Ev'ry hour my strength renew;
Let me live a life of faith,
Let me die Thy people's death. Languages: English Tune Title: HORTON
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Weary now I go to rest
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #324 (1880) Topics: The Catechism Lyrics: 1 Weary now I go to rest,
Close my eyes, Lord, by Thee blest;
Father, let Thine eye instead
Watch and ward keep o'er my bed.
2 What I have done ill this day,
Lord, forgive it all, I pray;
Thy rich grace and Jesus' blood
Are my trust and highest good.
3 All who are akin to me,
Let them rest, Lord, safe in Thee;
All mankind, both great and small,
Do Thou kindly keep them all. Languages: English
Weary now I go to rest
Weary now I go to rest
Author: Luise Hensel; Rev. Emanuel Cronenwett Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #324 (1908) Topics: The Catechism Evening Lyrics: 1 Weary now I go to rest,
Close my eyes, Lord, by Thee blest;
Father, let Thine eye instead
Watch and ward keep o'er my bed.
2 What I have done ill this day,
Lord, forgive it all, I pray;
Thy rich grace and Jesus' blood
Are my trust and highest good.
3 All who are akin to me,
Let them rest, Lord, safe in Thee;
All mankind, both great and small,
Do Thou kindly keep them all. Languages: English Tune Title: WITTHAUER
Weary now I go to rest
Give me, O Lord, a spirit lowly
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #327 (1880) Topics: The Catechism Daily Duty Lyrics: 1 Give me, O Lord, a spirit lowly,
That seeks to praise Thy name alone;
Let faith make all my conduct holy,
And love in all my life be shown:
Tame Thou whate'er in me is wild,
And own me always as Thy child.
2 Let me not aim beyond my measure,
But in my place be still content;
To do Thy will be all my pleasure,
For this let all my life be spent;
And if my duties lowly be,
Let this suffice,--they honor Thee! Languages: English
Give me, O Lord, a spirit lowly
Give me, O Lord, a spirit lowly
Author: Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #327a (1908) Topics: The Catechism Daily Duty Lyrics: 1 Give me, O Lord, a spirit lowly,
That seeks to praise Thy name alone;
Let faith make all my conduct holy,
And love in all my life be shown:
Tame Thou whate'er in me is wild,
And own me always as Thy child.
2 Let me not aim beyond my measure,
But in my place be still content;
To do Thy will be all my pleasure,
For this let all my life be spent;
And if my duties lowly be,
Let this suffice,--they honor Thee! Languages: English Tune Title: ELLIS
Give me, O Lord, a spirit lowly
Give me, O Lord, a spirit lowly
Author: Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #327b (1908) Topics: The Catechism Daily Duty Lyrics: 1 Give me, O Lord, a spirit lowly,
That seeks to praise Thy name alone;
Let faith make all my conduct holy,
And love in all my life be shown:
Tame Thou whate'er in me is wild,
And own me always as Thy child.
2 Let me not aim beyond my measure,
But in my place be still content;
To do Thy will be all my pleasure,
For this let all my life be spent;
And if my duties lowly be,
Let this suffice,--they honor Thee! Languages: English Tune Title: RUDOLSTADT (Wer weiss wie nahe mir mein Ende)
Give me, O Lord, a spirit lowly
O Lord, who hast my place assigned
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #328 (1880) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Catechism Daily Duty Lyrics: 1 O Lord, who hast my place assigned,
And made my duties plain,
Grant for my work a ready mind,
My wayward thoughts restrain.
2 Let me in Thy most holy name
My daily task pursue:
Thy glory be my only aim
In all I think and do.
3 May I submissive to Thy will
In all my calling be,
And let me as Thy servant still
Be faithful found to Thee.
4 Thy goodness all my life has crowned,
And all my wants supplied;
O let that goodness still aboud,
And daily bread provide.
5 Be Thou my guide in all my ways;
From every ill defend;
And may my songs of daily praise
In grateful joy ascend.
6 May I in faith still stronger grow,
While here I toil in love;
And when my work is done below,
Give me sweet rest above. Languages: English
O Lord, who hast my place assigned
O Lord, who hast my place assigned
Author: Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #328a (1908) Topics: The Catechism Daily Duty Lyrics: 1 O Lord, who hast my place assigned,
And made my duties plain,
Grant for my work a ready mind,
My wayward tho'ts restrain.
2 Let me in Thy most holy name
My daily task pursue:
Thy glory be my only aim
In all I think and do.
3 May I submissive to Thy will
In all my calling be,
And let me as Thy servant still
Be faithful found to Thee.
4 Thy goodness all my life has crowned,
And all my wants supplied;
O let that goodness still abound,
And daily bread provide.
5 Be Thou my guide in all my ways;
From every ill defend;
And may my songs of daily praise
In grateful joy ascend.
6 May I in faith still stronger grow,
While here I toil in love;
And when my work is done below,
Give me sweet rest above. Languages: English Tune Title: DUNDEE
O Lord, who hast my place assigned
O Lord, who hast my place assigned
Author: Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #328b (1908) Topics: The Catechism Daily Duty Lyrics: 1 O Lord, who hast my place assigned,
And made my duties plain,
Grant for my work a ready mind,
My wayward tho'ts restrain.
2 Let me in Thy most holy name
My daily task pursue:
Thy glory be my only aim
In all I think and do.
3 May I submissive to Thy will
In all my calling be,
And let me as Thy servant still
Be faithful found to Thee.
4 Thy goodness all my life has crowned,
And all my wants supplied;
O let that goodness still aboud,
And daily bread provide.
5 Be Thou my guide in all my ways;
From every ill defend;
And may my songs of daily praise
In grateful joy ascend.
6 May I in faith still stronger grow,
While here I toil in love;
And when my work is done below,
Give me sweet rest above. Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT
O Lord, who hast my place assigned
O God of Jacob, by whose hand
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #331 (1880) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Catechism Daily Duty Lyrics: 1 O God of Jacob, by whose hand
Thy people still are fed;
Who, through this weary pilgrimage,
Hast all our Fathers led!
2 To Thee our humble vows we raise,
To Thee address our prayer;
And in Thy kind and faithful breast
Deposit all our care.
3 Through each perplexing path of life
Our wand'ring footsteps guide,
Give us by day our daily bread,
And raiment fit provide.
4 O spread Thy cov'ring wings around,
Till all our wand'rings cease,
And at our Father's loved abode
Our souls arrive in peace!
5 To Thee, as to our cov'nant God,
We'll our whole selves resign;
And thankful own that all we are,
And all we have is Thine. Languages: English
O God of Jacob, by whose hand
O God of Jacob, by whose hand
Author: Rev. Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #331 (1908) Topics: The Catechism Daily Duty Lyrics: 1 O God of Jacob, by whose hand
Thy people still are fed;
Who, thro' this weary pilgrimage,
Hast all our Fathers led!
2 To Thee our humble vows we raise,
To Thee address our prayer;
And in Thy kind and faithful breast
Deposit all our care.
3 Through each perplexing path of life
Our wand'ring footsteps guide,
Give us by day our daily bread,
And raiment fit provide.
4 O spread Thy cov'ring wings around,
Till all our wand'rings cease,
And at our Father's loved abode
Our souls arrive in peace!
5 To Thee, as to our cov'nant God,
We'll our whole selves resign;
And thankful own that all we are,
And all we have is Thine. Languages: English Tune Title: MEAR
O God of Jacob, by whose hand
My faith looks up to Thee
Author: Rev. Ray Palmer Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #492 (1908) Topics: The Catechism Faith Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior Divine:
Now hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away,
O let me from this day
Be wholly Thine!
2 May Thy rich grace impart
strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire;
As thou hast died for me,
O may my love to Thee
Pure, warm, and changeless be,
A living fire.
3 While life’s dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be thou my guide;
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From Thee aside.
4 When ends life’s transient dream,
When death’s cold, sullen stream
Shall o’er me roll;
Blest Savior, then, in love,
Fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
A ransomed soul! Languages: English Tune Title: OLIVET
My faith looks up to Thee
Lord, Thy omniscience I adore!
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a170 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism Works and Attributes of God Lyrics: 1 Lord, Thy omniscience I adore!
thou knowest all that was before,
Is now, and all that e'er shall be
In time and through eternity.
2 Thou too hast searched and seen me through,
Awake, asleep, I'm in Thy view;
My going out, my coming in,
Thou seest, and my thoughts within.
3 Before my lips my thoughts obey,
Thou knowest what I mean to say;
Yea, long ere yet they are my own,
My thoughts, as Thine, to Thee are known.
4 Such knowledge is too great for me,
Too wonderful! I bow to thee
In humble awe, and, rapt, adore
Thy vast omniscience all the more!
5 Lord Jesus do Thou light my heart,
And bid all darkness thence depart!
O keep me steadfast in Thy grace,
Till I shall see Thee face to face. Languages: English
Lord, Thy omniscience I adore!
Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a193 (1895) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
As her Head and King alone,
Bless me Thy poor member too;
And Thy Spirit's influence give
That to Thee henceforth I live,
Daily Thou my strength renew.
2 Let Thy living Spirit flow
Through Thy members all below,
With its warmth and power divine;
Scatter'd far apart they dwell,
Yet in every land, full well,
Lord, Thou knowest who is Thine.
3 Those who serve Thee I would serve,
Never from their union swerve,
Here I cry before Thy face--
Zion, God give thee good speed,
Christ thy footsteps ever lead,
Make thee steadfast in His ways!
Languages: English
Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
Lord, in Thy kingdom there shall be
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a199 (1895) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Lord, in Thy kingdom there shall be
No aliens from each other,
But even as he loves himself
Each saint shall love his brother.
2 When in Thy courts below we meet
To mourn our sinful living,
And with united hearts repeat
Confession, creed, thanksgiving:
3 Make us to hear in each sweet word
Thy Holy Spirit calling
To oneness with Thy Church and Thee,
That heavenly bond forestalling.
4 One Baptism and one faith have we,
One Spirit sent to win us,
One Lord, one Father, and one God,
Above, and through, and in us.
5 Never by schism or by sin,
May we that union sever,
Till all, to perfect stature grown,
Are one with Thee for ever. Languages: English
Lord, in Thy kingdom there shall be
Alas! my God! my sins are great
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a236 (1895) Topics: The Catechism Repentance Lyrics: 1 Alas my God! my sins are great,
My conscience doth upbraid me;
And now I find that in my strait
No man hath power to aid me.
2 And though I flee, in my despair,
In some low spot to hide me,
My griefs would still be with me there,
Thy hand still hold and guide me.
3 Nay, Thee I seek!—I merit naught,
Yet pity and restore me;
Be not Thy wrath, just God, my lot,
Thy Son hath suffered for me.
4 O curb my heart, forgive my guilt,
Make Thou my patience firmer,
For they must miss the good Thou wilt,
Who at Thy chasting murmur.
5 Then deal with me as seems Thee best,
Thy grace will help me bear it,
If but at last I see Thy rest,
And with my Savior share it. Languages: English
Alas! my God! my sins are great
And wilt Thou pardon, Lord
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a239 (1895) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Catechism Repentance Lyrics: 1 And wilt Thou pardon, LORD,
A sinner such as I?
Although Thy book his crimes record,
Of such a crimson dye?
2 So deep are they engraved,
So terrible their fear--
The righteous scarcely can be saved,
And where shall I appear?
3 O Thou, Physician blest,
Make clean my guilty soul!
And me, by many sins oppressed,
Restore, and keep me whole!
4 I know not how to praise
Thy mercy and Thy love;
But deign Thy servant to upraise,
And I shall learn above!
Languages: English
And wilt Thou pardon, Lord
Just as I am, without one plea
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a241 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism Repentance Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea,
Save that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
2 Just as I am, and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
3 Just as I am, though tossed about,
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Dread fears within, and strife without,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
4 Just as I am poor, wretched, blind;
Sight, riches, healing of the mind,
Yea, all I want— Thee to find—
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
5 Just as I am-- Thou wilt receive,
Wilt, pardon, comfort, cleanse, relieve.
Because Thy promise I believe,--
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
6 Just as I am, for love unknown
Hath broken ev'ry barrier down,
Now to be Thine, and Thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come! Languages: English
Just as I am, without one plea
Jesus sinners will receive
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a244 (1895) Topics: The Catechism Repentance Lyrics: 1 Jesus sinners will receive,
When they fall contrite before Him,
When His teachings they believe,
And with new life will adore Him:
Blessed He who can believe
Jesus sinners doth receive!
2 Jesus sinners will receive!
Hence will I not grown faint-hearted,
Though my sins me sorely grieve,
And all peace from me have parted;
Still this trust will e'er relieve:
Jesus sinners doth receive.
3 Jesus sinners will receive!
What, though Satan's rage assail me?
I of Him ask no reprieve,
This assurance will avail me;
I am safe while I believe:
Jesus sinners doth receive.
4 Jesus sinners will receive!
On His pastures, so delightful,
Every lamb may feed and live,
Though the Pharisees grow spiteful;
Even they this witness give:
Jesus sinner doth receive!
5 Jesus sinners will receive!
Thie sweet comfort shall then cheer me;
Thereto shall my faith e'er cleave,
Nevermore then need I fear me;
O how blest, I will not grieve!
Jesus sinners doth receive! Languages: English
Jesus sinners will receive
Lamb of God, we fall before Thee
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a254 (1895) Topics: The Catechism Justification Lyrics: 1 Lamb of God, we fall before Thee,
Humbly trusting in Thy cross;
That alone be all our glory,
All things else are only dross.
2 Thee we own a perfect Savior,
Only source of all that’s good.
Ev'ry grace and ev'ry favor
Comes to us through Jesus’ blood.
3 Jesus gives us true repentance,
By His Spirit sent from heav’n;
Whispers this transporting sentence,
"Son thy sins are all forgiv'n."
4 Faith He grants us to believe it,
Grateful hearts His love to prize;
Want we wisdom? He must give it,
Hearing ears, and seeing eyes.
5 Jesus gives us pure affections,
Wills to do what He requires:
Makes us follow His directions,
And what He commands, inspires.
6 All our prayers, and all our praises,
Rightly offered in His name,—
He that dictates them is Jesus;
He that answers is the same. Languages: English
Lamb of God, we fall before Thee
Christ's crimson blood and rightedousness
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a260 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism Justification Lyrics: 1 Christ's crimson blood and righteousness
My glory are and spotless dress;
In this before my God I'll stand
And enter heaven, my fatherland.
2 And should I through Christ's merits prove
Yet e'er so faithful in my love,
That I could keep from wrong alway
And sin not, to my dying day,
3 Still would I, when I Christ shall see,
Not think of zeal or piety,
But this: a sinner nears the throne
Whose plea for life is grace alone.
4 Being praised, O Jesus, without end,
That Thou from heaven didst descend,
And hast for me a ransom paid—
For a full atonement made. Languages: English
Christ's crimson blood and rightedousness
Thy Table I approach
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a270 (1895) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Catechism Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 Thy Table I approach;
Dear Savior, hear my prayer,
O let no unrepented sin
Prove hurtful to me there.
2 Lo, I confess my sins,
And mourn their wretched bands:
A contrite heart is ever won't
To find grace at Thy hands.
3 Thy body and Thy blood,
Once slain and shed for me,
Are taken at Thy table here—
O wondrous mystery!
4 Here I with mouth and soul,
Incomprehensibly,
Shall eat the precious flesh of Christ
In blest reality.
5 Search not how this takes place,
Nor whether it can be;
God can accomplish vastly more
Than seemeth plain to thee.
6 Vouchsafe, of blessed Lord,
That earth and hell combined,
May ne'er about this Sacrament
A doubt raise in my mind.
7 And may I never fail,
To thank Thee day and night,
For Thy true body and true blood,
O God, my peace and light. Languages: English
Thy Table I approach
Invited, Lord, by boundless grace
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a274 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 Invited, Lord, by boundless grace,
I stood a guest before Thy face;
As Host Thou spreadst no common food:
Here is Thy body and Thy blood.
2 How holy is this sacrament
Where pardon, peace, and life are spent!
This bread and cup my lips have pressed;
Thou blessedst, and my soul is blessed.
3 Now lettest Thou Thy guest depart
With full assurance in his heart;
For such communion, Lord, with Thee
May a new life my offering be.
4 When Thou shalt in Thy glory come
To gather all Thy people home,
Then let me, as Thy heav’nly guest,
In anthems praise Thee with the blest!
Languages: English
Invited, Lord, by boundless grace
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus only
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a282 (1895) Topics: The Catechism The Redeemer Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Jesus, only Jesus
Can my heartfelt longing still;
Without Him my soul is lonely,
For my heart, which He hath filled,
Ever cries: "Lord, as Thou wilt."
2 One it is for whom I'm living,
Whom I love most tenderly;
Jesus! ever to Him giving
What in love he gives to me.
Jesus' blood hides all my guilt;
Lead me, Lord, then as Thou wilt.
3 Seems a thing to me a treasure
Which displeasing is to thee --
Then remove such dang'rous pleasure;
Give instead what profits me.
Let my heart by thee be stilled;
Make me Thine, Lord, as Thou wilt.
4 Grant that I may e'er endeavor
Thy good pleasure to fulfill,
In me, through me, with me ever,
Lord, accomplish Thou Thy will.
Let me die, Lord, on Thee built,
When, and where, and as Thou wilt.
5 Jesus, constant be my praises;
Thou, who gav'st Thyself to me,
Gav'st me all; my heart hence raises
Its rejoicing cries to Thee:
Be it unto me, my Shield,
As Thou wilt, Lord, as Thou wilt. Languages: English
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus only
Jesus, Thou art mine forever
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a285 (1895) Topics: The Catechism The Redeemer Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Thou art mine forever,
Dearer far than earth to me;
Neither life nor death shall sever
Those sweet ties which bind to Thee.
2 All were drear to me and lonely,
If Thy presence gladdened not;
While I sing to Thee-- Thee only,
Mine’s an ever blissful lot.
3 Thou alone art all my treasure,
Who hast died that I might live;
Thou conferrest noblest pleasure,
Who dost all my sins forgive.
4 Brightest gems and fairest flowers
Lose their beauty in Thy frown;
Joy and peace, like balmy showers,
In Thy smile come gently down.
5 Jesus, Thou art mine forever;
Suffer not my soul to stray:
Let me in my weakness never
Cast my priceless pearl away.
6 Lamb of God, I do implore Thee,
Guard, support me, lest I fall:
Let me evermore adore Thee;
Be my everlasting All. Languages: English
Jesus, Thou art mine forever
Jesus, Master, whose I am
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a350 (1895) Topics: The Catechism The Christian Household Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Master, whose I am,
Purchased Thine alone to be,
By Thy blood, O spotless Lamb!
Shed so willingly for me;
Let my heart be all Thine own,
Let me live for Thee alone.
2 Jesus, Master, I am Thine!
Keep me faithful, keep me near,
Let Thy presence in me shine
All my homeward way to cheer.
Jesus, at Thy feet I fall,
Oh! be Thou my All-in-all.
Languages: English
Jesus, Master, whose I am
Jesus, Savior, Son of God
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a354 (1895) Topics: The Catechism The Christian Household Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Savior, Son of God,
Who for me life's pathway trod,
Who for me became a child;
Make me humble, meek, and mild.
2 I Thy little lamb would be,
Jesus, I would follow Thee;
Samuel was Thy child of old,
Take me, too, within Thy fold. Languages: English
Jesus, Savior, Son of God
O Jesus, dearest Lord, to Thee
Author: Kingo Hymnal: Hymn Book #62 (1884) Topics: The Catechism Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, dearest Lord, to Thee
My fervent thanks shall ever be,
Which now Thy love on me bestowed.
For Thy true flesh and precious blood.
2 Break forth in praise, rejoice, my heart:
Exceeding riches is my part,
My Jesus now in me doth dwell;
My joy and bliss no tongue can tell. Languages: English
O Jesus, dearest Lord, to Thee
Lord, Thy omniscience I adore!
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #170 (1880) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism Works and Attributes of God Lyrics: 1 Lord, Thy omniscience I adore!
thou knowest all that was before,
Is now, and all that e'er shall be
In time and through eternity.
2 Thou too hast searched and seen me through,
Awake, asleep, I'm in Thy view;
My going out, my coming in,
Thou seest, and my thoughts within.
3 Before my lips my thoughts obey,
Thou knowest what I mean to say;
Yea, long ere yet they are my own,
My thoughts, as Thine, to Thee are known.
4 Such knowledge is too great for me,
Too wonderful! I bow to thee
In humble awe, and, rapt, adore
Thy vast omniscience all the more!
5 Lord Jesus do Thou light my heart,
And bid all darkness thence depart!
O keep me steadfast in Thy grace,
Till I shall see Thee face to face. Languages: English
Lord, Thy omniscience I adore!
Lord, Thy omniscience I adore!
Author: Rev. Emanuel Cronenwatt, D. D. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #170 (1908) Topics: The Catechism Works and Attributes of God Lyrics: 1 Lord, Thy omniscience I adore!
Thou knowest all that was before,
Is now, and all that e'er shall be
In time and thro' eternity.
2 Thou too hast searched and seen me through,
Awake, asleep, I'm in Thy view;
My going out, my coming in,
Thou seest, and my thoughts within.
3 Before my lips my thoughts obey,
Thou knowest what I mean to say;
Yea, long ere yet they are my own,
My thoughts, as Thine, to Thee are known.
4 Such knowledge is too great for me,
Too wonderful! I bow to Thee
In humble awe, and, rapt, adore
Thy vast omniscience all the more!
5 Lord Jesus do Thou light my heart,
And bid all darkness thence depart!
O keep me steadfast in Thy grace,
Till I shall see Thee face to face. Languages: English Tune Title: ROCKINGHAM (New)
Lord, Thy omniscience I adore!
Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #193 (1880) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
As her Head and King alone,
Bless me Thy poor member too;
And Thy Spirit's influence give
That to Thee henceforth I live,
Daily Thou my strength renew.
2 Let Thy living Spirit flow
Through Thy members all below,
With its warmth and power divine;
Scatter'd far apart they dwell,
Yet in every land, full well,
Lord, Thou knowest who is Thine.
3 Those who serve Thee I would serve,
Never from their union swerve,
Here I cry before Thy face--
Zion, God give thee good speed,
Christ thy footsteps ever lead,
Make thee steadfast in His ways!
Languages: English
Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
Author: Gerhard Terstegen; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #193 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
As her Head and King alone,
Bless me Thy poor member too;
And Thy Spirit's influence give
That to Thee henceforth I live,
Daily Thou my strength renew.
2 Let Thy living Spirit flow
Through Thy members all below,
With its warmth and power divine;
Scatter'd far apart they dwell,
Yet in every land, full well,
Lord, Thou knowest who is Thine.
3 Those who serve Thee I would serve,
Never from their union swerve,
Here I cry before Thy face--
Zion, God give thee good speed,
Christ thy footsteps ever lead,
Make thee steadfast in His ways. Languages: English Tune Title: SULLIVAN
Jesus, whom Thy Church doth own
Lord, in Thy kingdom there shall be
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #199 (1880) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Lord, in Thy kingdom there shall be
No aliens from each other,
But even as he loves himself
Each saint shall love his brother.
2 When in Thy courts below we meet
To mourn our sinful living,
And with united hearts repeat
Confession, creed, thanksgiving:
3 Make us to hear in each sweet word
Thy Holy Spirit calling
To oneness with Thy Church and Thee,
That heavenly bond forestalling.
4 One Baptism and one faith have we,
One Spirit sent to win us,
One Lord, one Father, and one God,
Above, and through, and in us.
5 Never by schism or by sin,
May we that union sever,
Till all, to perfect stature grown,
Are one with Thee for ever. Languages: English
Lord, in Thy kingdom there shall be
Lord in Thy Kingdom there shall be
Author: Joseph Anstice Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #199 (1908) Topics: The Catechism The Church Lyrics: 1 Lord, in Thy kingdom there shall be
No aliens from each other,
But even as he loves himself
Each saint shall love his brother.
2 When in Thy courts below we meet
To mourn our sinful living,
And with united hearts repeat
Confession, creed, thanksgiving:
3 Make us to hear, in each sweet word
Thy Holy Spirit calling
To oneness with Thy Church and Thee,
That heavenly bond forestalling.
4 One Baptism and one faith have we,
One Spirit sent to win us,
One Lord, one Father, and one God,
Above, and through, and in us.
5 Never by schism or by sin,
May we that union sever,
Till all, to perfect stature grown,
Are one with Thee for ever. Languages: English Tune Title: MORLEY
Lord in Thy Kingdom there shall be
Alas! my God! my sins are great
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #236 (1880) Topics: The Catechism Repentance Lyrics: 1 Alas my God! my sins are great,
My conscience doth upbraid me;
And now I find that in my strait
No man hath power to aid me.
2 And though I flee, in my despair,
In some low spot to hide me,
My griefs would still be with me there,
Thy hand still hold and guide me.
3 Nay, Thee I seek!—I merit naught,
Yet pity and restore me;
Be not Thy wrath, just God, my lot,
Thy Son hath suffered for me.
4 O curb my heart, forgive my guilt,
Make Thou my patience firmer,
For they must miss the good Thou wilt,
Who at Thy chasting murmur.
5 Then deal with me as seems Thee best,
Thy grace will help me bear it,
If but at last I see Thy rest,
And with my Savior share it. Languages: English
Alas! my God! my sins are great
Alas my God! my sins are great
Author: Martin Rutilius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #236a (1908) Topics: The Catechism Repentance Lyrics: 1 Alas my God! my sins are great,
My conscience doth upbraid me;
And now I find that in my strait
No man hath power to aid me.
2 And though I flee, in my despair,
In some low spot to hide me,
My griefs would still be with me there,
Thy hand still hold and guide me.
3 Nay, Thee I seek!—I merit naught,
Yet pity and restore me;
Be not Thy wrath, just God, my lot,
Thy Son hath suffered for me.
4 O curb my heart, forgive my guilt,
Make Thou my patience firmer,
For they must miss the good Thou wilt,
Who at Thy chasting murmur.
5 Then deal with me as seems Thee best,
Thy grace will help me bear it,
If but at last I see Thy rest,
And with my Savior share it. Languages: English Tune Title: MORLEY
Alas my God! my sins are great
Alas my God! my sins are great
Author: Martin Rutilius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #236b (1908) Topics: The Catechism Repentance Lyrics: 1 Alas my God! my sins are great,
My conscience doth upbraid me;
And now I find that in my strait
No man hath power to aid me.
2 And though I flee, in my despair,
In some low spot to hide me,
My griefs would still be with me there,
Thy hand still hold and guide me.
3 Nay, Thee I seek!—I merit naught,
Yet pity and restore me;
Be not Thy wrath, just God, my lot,
Thy Son hath suffered for me.
4 O curb my heart, forgive my guilt,
Make Thou my patience firmer,
For they must miss the good Thou wilt,
Who at Thy chast'ning murmur.
5 Then deal with me as seems Thee best,
Thy grace will help me bear it,
If but at last I see Thy rest,
And with my Savior share it. Languages: English Tune Title: DOMINUS REGIT ME
Alas my God! my sins are great
And wilt Thou pardon, Lord
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #239 (1880) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Catechism Repentance Lyrics: 1 And wilt Thou pardon, LORD,
A sinner such as I?
Although Thy book his crimes record,
Of such a crimson dye?
2 So deep are they engraved,
So terrible their fear--
The righteous scarcely can be saved,
And where shall I appear?
3 O Thou, Physician blest,
Make clean my guilty soul!
And me, by many sins oppressed,
Restore, and keep me whole!
4 I know not how to praise
Thy mercy and Thy love;
But deign Thy servant to upraise,
And I shall learn above!
Languages: English
And wilt Thou pardon, Lord
Just as I am, without one plea
Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #241 (1880) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism Repentance Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea,
Save that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
2 Just as I am, and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
3 Just as I am, though tossed about,
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Dread fears within, and strife without,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
4 Just as I am poor, wretched, blind;
Sight, riches, healing of the mind,
Yea, all I want— Thee to find—
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
5 Just as I am-- Thou wilt receive,
Wilt, pardon, comfort, cleanse, relieve.
Because Thy promise I believe,--
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
6 Just as I am, for love unknown
Hath broken ev'ry barrier down,
Now to be Thine, and Thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come! Languages: English
Just as I am, without one plea
Just as I am, without one plea
Author: Charlotte Elliott Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #241a (1908) Topics: The Catechism Repentance Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea,
Save that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
2 Just as I am, and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
3 Just as I am, though tossed about,
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Dread fears within, and strife without,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
4 Just as I am poor, wretched, blind;
Sight, riches, healing of the mind,
Yea, all I want— Thee to find—
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
5 Just as I am-- Thou wilt receive,
Wilt, pardon, comfort, cleanse, relieve.
Because Thy promise I believe,--
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
6 Just as I am, for love unknown
Hath broken every barrier down,
Now to be Thine, and Thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come! Languages: English Tune Title: HAMBURG
Just as I am, without one plea
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