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HYMNAL

“Sing to God, sing praises to His name.”

Psalm 68:4

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Blest and Happy Is the Man

Hymn 1

Blest and happy is the man who does never walk astray,

Verse 1

Nor with the ungodly men stands in sinners’ way.

All he does prospers well, but the wicked are not so;

Chorus:

They are chaff before the wind, driven to and fro.

Ne’er in scorner’s chair he sits, for he places his delight

Verse 2

In God’s law and meditates on it day and night.


Chorus:


He shall be a tree that grows, planted by the river’s side,

Last Verse

Which in season yields its fruit; green its leaves abide.


Chorus:


Psalm 1

Hymn 2

Oh, blessed is the man who does not walk in wicked ways;

Verse 1

Who will not with the scoffers sit nor with the sinners stray.

The law of the Eternal shall be his true delight;

He meditates upon it forever day and night.

He shall be like a tree that grows beside the flowing stream,

Verse 2

Which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf is always green,

And all he does shall prosper, unlike the wicked men,

For they are like the chaff that is scattered by the wind.

And when the day of judgment comes

the wicked shall not stand,

Last Verse

And from God’s congregation then

the sinner shall be banned;

God watches o’er His people, and guides all godly men,

But wicked ways shall perish, and not be seen again.

Trust in God and Stand in Awe

Hymn 3

Hear and answer when I call, O righteous God.

Verse 1

From distress You set me free; hear now my prayer.

O how men love vanity; falsehood they seek;

Turning glory into shame, they are misled.

O how long will sons of men love vanity?

Verse 2

O how long love vain intrigues, seek after lies?

Trust in God and stand in awe, and cease to sin.

Know that God has set apart all godly men.

“O that we might see some good!”

many will say;

Last Verse

Only look and smile on us, O righteous God!

God has given me more joy than they all know;

He alone makes me to dwell safely in peace.

Give Ear Unto My Words, O Lord

Hymn 4

Give ear unto my words, O Lord, my meditation weigh;

Verse 1

Hear my loud cry, my King, my God,

for I to Thee will pray.

Lord, Thou shalt early hear my voice;

I early will direct

My prayer to Thee, and looking up,

an answer will expect.

For Thou art not a God who dost in wickedness delight;

Verse 2

No evil shall abide with Thee, nor fools stand in Thy sight.

All evildoers Thou dost hate, cut off shall liars be;

The bloody and deceitful man abhorred is by Thee.

But I into Thy house will come in Thy abundant grace;

Verse 3

And I will worship in Thy fear toward Thy holy place.

Because of watchful enemies, O lead me by Thy grace,

And in Thy righteousness, Thy way make straight

before my face.

Let all who trust in Thee be glad, in shouts their praise proclaim;

Last Verse

Thou savest them; let all rejoice who love Thy holy name.

For Lord, unto the righteous man

Thou wilt Thy blessing yield;

With favor Thou wilt compass him

about as with a shield.

Turn, O God, and Save Me

Hymn 5

O Lord God, rebuke me not in anger, nor in hot displeasure chastise me, O God.

Verse 1

Be gracious, Lord, and show me Your mercy;

heal me, O God, for I languish and ache.

O Lord God, how long are You in helping?

Turn, O God, and save me; deliver my soul,

Verse 2

For Your great love, for the sake of Your mercies;

for in the grave there is no thought of You.

O Lord God, my bed is wet with weeping,

and I faint with moaning because of my foes.

Last Verse

But God has heard; He has answered my prayer.

My foes shall turn, and shall be ashamed.

How Excellent Is Thy Name!

Hymn 6

How excellent in all the earth, Lord our Lord is Thy name!

Verse 1

Who hast Thy glory far advanced

above the starry frame.

From mouths of babes and infants, Lord,

strength by Thee is ordained,

So that Thy enemies be crushed; Thy vengeful foes restrained.

When I look up unto the heav’ns which Thine own fingers framed,

Verse 2

Unto the moon and to the stars, which were by Thee ordained;

Then say I, what is man that Thou

should be mindful of him?

Or what, the son of man, that Thou so kind to him should be?

For Thou hast made him little less than the angels above;

Last Verse

With glory and with dignity; with honor crown’d his head.

Appointed lord of all Thy works, all things under his feet:

All sheep and oxen, yea, and beasts

that in the field do stray.

How Excellent in All the Earth

Hymn 7

How excellent in all the earth, Eternal, is Thy name!

Verse 1

Who hast Thy glory far advanced

above the starry frame.

From mouths of infants and of babes

Thou hast a strength ordained,

That adversaries should be stilled and

vengeful foes restrained.

When I look up unto the heav’ns which

Thine own fingers framed;

Verse 2

Unto the moon, and to the stars, which were

by Thee ordained;

Then say I, “What is man, that he

remembered is by Thee,

Or what the son of man, that Thou so kind to him

should be?”

For man a little lower than the angels hast Thou made;

Last Verse

And placed a crown of glory and of honor on his head.

Appointed lord of all Thy works; beneath him all things be,

All flocks and herds, all beasts and birds, all fishes of the sea.

I Will Praise Thee, O Eternal!

Hymn 8

I will praise Thee, O Eternal; I will show forth Thy

great works!

Verse 1

O Thou Most High God, Eternal, I will sing praise to Thy name!

But my foes shall turn and stumble;

at Thy presence they shall fall.

The Eternal judges rightly, and forever He will rule!

The Eternal lives forever; He destroys all wicked men;

Verse 2

He removes their name forever, and their mem’ry dies with them.

But He judges all with fairness; He will rule with equity;

All who know His name shall trust Him;

He will not forsake His own.

To the Lord who dwells in Zion, sing to Him

and praise His name!

Last Verse

Tell His deeds among the nations! Tell of

all His glorious works!

He avenges all His people; He will not forget their cry.

To the Lord who dwells in Zion, sing to Him

and praise His name!

Declare His Works to All Nations!

Hymn 9

I will sing, O Most High, praises to Thy name with my whole heart!

Verse 1

And proclaim Thy wonders great; I will rejoice and exult in Thee!

My foes fall at Thy sight, for Thou hast maintained

my cause and my cry;

God will judge from His throne; He shall remain forevermore!

God will rule uprightly, judge the world

in righteousness.

Verse 2

The oppressed who seek Him, He will to them a refuge be.

For the Lord will not forget those who put their trust and confidence in Him.

To the Lord sing His praise; declare His works

to all nations!

God Most High in Zion dwells; He will not forget His people;

Last Verse

They declare His great works, and He will not forget their cry.

Rise, O Lord! Put them all in fear! All the nations that forget that Thou art God.

Judge them, Lord, in Thy sight; let the nations know

they are but men!

Who Shall Dwell on Thy Holy Hill?

Hymn 10

O Eternal, who shall dwell in the temple of Thy grace?

Verse 1

Who shall on Thy holy hill have a fixed abiding place?

He who walks in righteousness, all his actions just and clear;

He whose words the truth express,

spoken from a heart sincere.

He who ne’er with slandering tongue

utters malice and deceit;

Last Verse

Who will ne’er his neighbor wrong,

nor a sland’rous tale repeat.

Who will claim no usury, nor with bribes pollute his hand;

He who thus shall frame his life, shall unmoved forever stand.

The Heavens God’s Glory Do Declare

Hymn 11

The heav’ns God’s glory do declare,

the skies His handiworks teach;

Verse 1

Day after day their speech pours forth,

and knowledge, night after night.

There is no speech nor spoken word;

their voice is never heard;

And yet their voice spreads to all the earth, their words

to the ends of the world.

The heav’ns a tent for the sun He made,

which comes forth like a bridegroom,

Verse 2

Leaving his chamber glowing bright

to run his course with joy.

From heaven’s end its rising is, its circuit to its ends;

And there is nothing from its heat, no, nothing

is hidden thereof.

The law of God is a perfect law, for it converts the soul;

Last Verse

Sure are the sayings of our God, they make the simple wise.

Statutes of God are right and just,

and do rejoice the heart;

The Lord’s commandments are pure and clear,

and light to the mind they impart.

Most Perfect Is the Law of God

Hymn 12

Most perfect is the law of God, restoring those that stray;

Verse 1

His testimony is most sure, proclaiming wisdom’s way.

The precepts of the Lord are right; with joy they fill the heart;

Verse 2

The Lord’s commandments all are pure,

and clearest light impart.

The fear of God is undefiled and ever shall endure;

Verse 3

The statutes of the Lord are truth and

righteousness most pure.

The words which from my mouth proceed,

the thoughts within my heart,

Last Verse

Accept, O Lord, for Thou my Rock

and my Redeemer art.

The Lord’s My Shepherd

Hymn 13

(Crimond)

The Lord’s my Shepherd; I’ll not want.

He makes me down to lie

Verse 1

In pastures green; He leadeth me

the quiet waters by.

My soul He doth restore again, and me to walk doth make

Verse 2

Within the paths of righteousness, e’en for His own name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale,

yet will I fear none ill;

Verse 3

For Thou art with Me, and Thy rod

and staff me comfort still.

My table Thou hast furnished in presence of my foes;

Verse 4

My head Thou dost with oil anoint,

and my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me,

Last Verse

And in God’s house forevermore my dwelling place shall be.

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Hymn 14

(Montgomery)

The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know;

Verse 1

I feed in green pastures, safefolded I rest;

He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow,

Restores me when wand’ring, redeems when oppressed;

Restores me when wand’ring, redeems when oppressed.

(repeat)

Through the valley and shadow of death though I stray,

Verse 2

Since Thou art my Guardian no evil I fear;

Thy rod shall defend me, Thy staff be my stay;

No harm can befall with my Comforter near;

No harm can befall with my Comforter near.

(repeat)

In the midst of affliction my table is spread;

Verse 3

With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o’er;

With perfume and oil Thou anointest my head;

Oh, what can I ask of Thy providence more?

Oh, what can I ask of Thy providence more?

(repeat)

O surely Thy goodness and mercy, O God,

Last Verse

Shall follow my steps all the days of my life;

Shall follow my steps all the days of my life,

(repeat)

And I will in Thy house forevermore dwell;

And I will in Thy house forevermore dwell.

(repeat)

The Lord’s My Shepherd

Hymn 15

(Havergal)

The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want;

He makes me down to lie,

Verse 1

In pastures green; He leadeth me

the quiet waters by.

My soul He doth restore again, and me to walk doth make

Verse 2

Within the paths of righteousness, e’en

for His own name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale,

yet will I fear none ill;

Verse 3

For Thou art with me, and Thy rod and staff

me comfort still.

My table Thou hast furnished in presence of my foes;

Verse 4

My head Thou dost with oil anoint,

and my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me,

Last Verse

And in God’s house forevermore my dwelling place shall be.

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Hymn 16

My Shepherd will supply my need;

Eternal is His name.

Verse 1

In pastures fresh He makes me feed,

beside the living stream.

He brings my wand’ring spirit back,

when I forsake His ways;

And leads me, for His mercy’s sake,

in paths of truth and grace.

When I walk through the shades of death

Thy presence is my stay;

Verse 2

One word of Thy supporting breath

drives all my fears away.

Thy hand, in sight of all my foes,

doth still my table spread;

My cup with blessings overflows, Thine oil anoints my head.

The sure provisions of my God attend me all my days;

Last Verse

O may Thy house be my abode, and all my work be praise.

There would I find a settled rest, while others go and come;

No more a stranger, nor a guest, but like a child at home.

To Thee I Lift My Soul

Hymn 17

To Thee I lift my soul; I trust Thee, O my God;

Verse 1

Let me not be ashamed, nor let my foes triumph o’er me.

Let none that wait on Thee, be put to shame at all,

But those that without cause transgress,

let shame upon them fall.

Show me Thy ways, O Lord; O teach Thou me Thy paths;

Verse 2

And in Thy truth lead me Thyself,

therein my teacher be.

For Thou art God that dost to me salvation send;

And I upon Thee all the day, expecting, do attend.

Thy tender mercies, Lord, remember, pray I Thee,

Last Verse

And lovingkindnesses, for they have ever been of old.

My sins and faults of youth do Thou, O Lord, forget,

After Thy mercy, think on me, and for Thy goodness great.

Our God Is Good and Upright

Hymn 18

Our God is good and upright; the way He’ll sinners show.

Verse 1

The meek in judgment He will guide and

make His paths to know.

The whole paths of the Lord are truth and mercy sure

To those that keep His covenant and testimonies pure.

Now, for Thine own name’s sake, O Lord, I Thee entreat

Verse 2

To pardon mine iniquity, for it is very great.

What man is he that fears the Lord and doth Him serve?

Him shall He teach of His own way,

the way that he should choose.

His soul shall dwell at ease, and his posterity

Last Verse

Shall flourish still, and of the earth inheritors shall be.

With those that fear Him is the secret of the Lord;

The knowledge of His covenant He will to them afford.

Mine Eyes Upon the Lord

Hymn 19

(Continually Are Set)

Mine eyes upon the Lord continually are set;

Verse 1

For He it is that shall bring forth my feet out of the net.

Turn unto me Thy face, and to me mercy show,

Because that I am desolate and am brought very low.

My heart’s griefs are increased; relieve me from distress;

Verse 2

See mine affliction and my pain, and all my sins forgive;

Consider Thou my foes, because they many are,

And it a cruel hatred is which they against me bear.

O do Thou keep my soul, do Thou deliver me,

Last Verse

And let me never be ashamed because I trust in Thee;

Let uprightness and truth keep me, who Thee attend.

Redemption, Lord, to Israel from all his troubles send.

They Are Blest Who Are Forgiven

Hymn 20

They are blest who are forgiven, to whom God imputes no sin;

Verse 1

Who go to the Eternal, and confess to Him their sins;

Whose iniquities are covered, whom the Lord does instruct,

Saying, “I will direct you in the way that you should go.”

Many sorrows have the wicked, who know not the way of God.

Verse 2

Be not as mules or horses which are held by bridles strong,

But be glad in the Eternal, and rejoice all you just;

Shout for joy all you upright, in whose spirit is no guile.

Day and night God’s hand was on me,

and I groaned till I confessed.

Last Verse

My sins I laid before Him; quickly He forgave them all.

Ev’ry godly one shall pray thus, while the Lord may be found;

So be glad all you upright; all you righteous, shout for joy!

Blessed Is the Nation God Is For

Hymn 21

Blessed is the nation God is for, and the people He has chosen;

Verse 1

For God looks down from heav’n above,

and from there beholds all nations.

From His place above He looks on all;

He sees their ev’ry doing;

He sees their sin, He sees their works;

He beholds all of those who fear Him.

O you righteous in the Lord, rejoice, songs of praise

befit the upright;

Verse 2

Play skillfully upon the strings, sing to Him a joyful new song.

For the Word of God is right and just,

all His works are true and faithful;

His lovingkindness fills the earth,

for He loves righteousness and justice.

By the Word of God the heav’ns were made,

waters of the sea He gathered.

Verse 3

In storage places laid the deeps, let all the earth revere Him.

Let the people stand in awe of Him,

for He spoke and earth existed.

When He commanded it stood fast; by His word were the heav’ns created.

Kings will not be saved by armies great,

nor a mighty man delivered;

Last Verse

Not one is saved by his own strength,

nor by some other power.

But the eyes of God are on the just, those who

fear and worship Him;

Who wait for Him, who hope for Him,

those who trust in the God of Isr’el.

I Will Bless the Lord at All Times

Hymn 22

I will bless the Lord at all times, And His praise shall

fill my mouth.

Verse 1

Let us praise His name together; magnify the Lord with me.

Blessed is the one who trusts Him;

all His saints shall fear the Lord.

Verse 2

Those who seek Him shall lack nothing;

taste and see that He is good.

Children, listen to instructors, those who tell you,

“Fear the Lord.”

Verse 3

Keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips

from speaking guile.

God delivers from afflictions; He will hear our troubled cries.

Last Verse

He redeems His faithful servants; seek the refuge of the Lord.

Turn Thou From Evil

Hymn 23

Turn thou from evil, do what is good;

seek peace, pursue it earnestly.

Verse 1

Upon the just are the eyes of God;

His ears are open unto their cry.

But the Eternal’s face is against those who are evil,

doers of wrong;

He cuts remembrance off from them,

cuts their remembrance from the earth.

When righteous men cry, God always hears,

for He delivers them from fears.

Verse 2

Near unto them of a broken heart,

contrite of spirit, God saveth them.

Many afflictions that we do have,

troubles there be of righteous men;

But the Eternal delivereth out from afflictions the righteous man.

Turn thou from evil, do what is good;

seek peace, pursue it earnestly.

Last Verse

God keeps the bones of the righteous man;

not one of them shall broken be.

Evil shall slay all unrighteous men;

who hates the pure shall desolate be;

But God redeemeth the soul that’s His;

none shall be desolate trusting Him.

Wait and Hope and Look for God

Hymn 24

Envy not nor fret yourself over evil, lawless men;

Verse 1

They like grass soon fade away and wither like a flow’r.

Trust in the Eternal God, do the right and loyal be;

So will you dwell peacefully and truly shall be fed.

Put your confidence in God, and your way to Him commit;

Verse 2

He shall give you your desires, the petitions of your heart.

Rest in the Eternal God, patiently upon Him wait;

Envy not nor fret yourself because of evil men.

Cease from anger, cease from wrath,

for all such shall be cut off;

Last Verse

Wait and hope and look for God;

be still and trust in Him.

Soon the wicked shall not be, and his place shall not be found;

So shall you delight yourself in peace abundantly.

Righteous Judge

Hymn 25

Righteous Judge, from foes defend me,

who deceitful charges lay;

Verse 1

God, my strength, my soul deliver, and

my treach’rous foes dismay;

O send out Thy light and truth; let them lead and guide me still;

Let them bring me to Thy dwelling;

lead me to Thy holy hill.

Then will I come to Thine altar, God of my exceeding joy;

Last Verse

And with lyre will I sing praises; unto God, my God I’ll sing!

Why art thou, my soul, cast down;

why art thou disquieted?

I shall yet have hope and praise Him;

unto God shall I give praise!

O God, We Have Heard

Hymn 26

O God, we have heard and our fathers have taught

Verse 1

The works which of old in their day Thou hast wrought;

The nations were crushed and expelled by Thy hand;

Cast out that Thy people might dwell in their land.

They gained not the land by the edge of the sword;

Verse 2

Their own arm to them could no safety afford;

But by Thy right hand, O my Savior and King,

Command and Thy word shall deliverance bring!

No trust will I place in my bow to defend,

Last Verse

Nor yet on my sword for my safety depend;

In God who has saved us and put them to shame,

We boast all the day, ever praising His name!

God Is Our Refuge

Hymn 27

God is our refuge and our strength,

in straits a present aid;

Verse 1

Therefore although the earth remove,

we will not be afraid.

Though hills amidst the seas be cast;

though waters roaring make,

Verse 2

And troubled be; yea though the hills

by swelling seas do shake.

A river is, whose streams make glad

the city of our God;

Verse 3

The holy place, wherein the Lord

Most High has His abode.

God in the midst of her doth dwell,

and nothing shall her move;

Last Verse

The Lord to her an helper will, and that right early, prove.

Come See the Works of God

Hymn 28

O God, our strength and refuge proves,

in all distress a present aid;

Verse 1

Though the trembling earth remove,

we will never be dismayed.

Kingdoms moved, the nations raged,

and the earth melted at His Word;

The Lord of hosts for us engaged,

our refuge high is Jacob’s God.

A river flows, whose living streams

gladden the city of our God;

Verse 2

Tents where heavenly glory beams,

where the Lord has His abode.

God has Zion His dwelling made;

she shall nevermore be moved;

Her God shall early give His aid; He her help has ever proved.

Come, see the works of God displayed,

wonders of His mighty hand;

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Desolations He has made, ruins spread

through all the land.

“Be still, know I am God Most High;

o’er the nations I will reign.”

The Lord of hosts to us is nigh; Jacob’s God our help remains.

Mount Zion Stands Most Beautiful

Hymn 29

The Lord Eternal is most great and greatly to be praised!

Verse 1

Within the city of our God, upon His holy hill.

Mount Zion stands most beautiful,

the joy of all the land!

The city of the mighty King doth on her north side stand.

Within her palaces our God is for a refuge known;

Verse 2

For lo, the kings assembled, together they did come.

When they beheld it all amazed, they fled in great dismay;

And being troubled at Thy sight, they thence did haste away.

As we have heard, we saw within the city of our God,

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The city which the Lord of hosts established evermore.

We of Thy lovingkindness thought, in Thy most

holy place;

O God, according to Thy name, Thy praise fills all the earth!

Give Thanks and Offer Praise

Hymn 30

Hear, O My people, and I’ll speak,

O Israel by name;

Verse 1

Against you I will testify, for God, your God, I am.

The fowls are all to Me well-known,

that mountains high do yield;

I also claim as all My own the wild beasts of the field.

Sing joyful songs to God Most High;

give thanks and offer praise;

Verse 2

And when the day of trouble comes,

I’ll hear and answer you.

Think you that I would eat of flesh, or ask for sacrifice?

But rather unto Me, your God, give thanks and offer praise.

But to the wicked man God says, “Why mention My commands?

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Why take My cov’nant on your lips,

and cast My words behind?”

He glorifies My name who brings

the sacrifice of praise:

I’ll show salvation unto him who orders right his ways.

In Thy Lovingkindness, Lord

Hymn 31

In Thy lovingkindness, Lord, be merciful to me;

Verse 1

In compassion great blot out all iniquity.

Wash me thoroughly from sin, from all guilt cleanse Thou me;

For transgressions I confess; sins I ever see.

‘Gainst Thee only have I sinned, done evil in Thy sight,

Verse 2

That Thou speaking may be just, and in judging right.

My iniquities blot out, my sin hide from Thy view,

And in me a clean heart make, spirit right renew.

From Thy gracious presence, Lord,

O cast me not away,

Verse 3

And Thy Holy Spirit take not from me I pray.

Joy which Thy salvation brings again to me restore;

With Thy Spirit free do Thou keep me evermore.

Sacrifice dost Thou not want, else would I give it Thee,

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And with offering shalt Thou not delighted be.

For a broken spirit is to God a sacrifice,

And a broken, contrite heart, Thou wilt not despise.

Save Me, O God, by Thy Great Name

Hymn 32

Save me, O God, by Thy great name

and judge me by Thy strength.

Verse 1

My prayer hear and to my words,

O God, give ear to me.

For they that strangers are to me, do up against me rise;

Oppressors who care not for God but seek to take my life.

The mighty God my Helper is; lo, therefore I am bold.

Verse 2

He taketh part with ev’ry one, that doth my soul uphold.

To all my watchful foes He will their evil deeds repay;

O for Thy truth’s sake cut them off and

take them all away.

A freewill off’ring I to Thee will bring in sacrifice.

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Lord, of Thy name, for it is good;

Thy praises will I sing.

Because He hath delivered me from all adversities;

And His desire mine eye hath seen, upon mine enemies.

But as for Me, I’ll Call on God

Hymn 33

‘Twas not a foe who did deride,

for that I could endure;

Verse 1

No hater thus who rose in pride,

else would I hide secure.

But thou it was my friend and guide;

we did as equals meet;

We walked to God’s house side by side,

and counsel blended sweet.

His speech more smooth than butter was,

yet in his heart was war;

Verse 2

More soft than oil his words appear,

yet sharp as drawn swords were they.

But Lord Thou will in judgment sit

and bring them down to woe;

And in the deep and darksome pit,

in ruin lay them low.

Death shall them seize, and to the tomb,

alive they shall go down;

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For wickedness is in their home; among them abound their sins.

But as for me, I’ll call on God; the Lord will safety give:

He’ll hear me when I cry aloud, at morning, noon and night.

Give Ear Unto My Prayer, O God

Hymn 34

Give ear unto my prayer, O God,

from earth’s far end I call;

Verse 1

And lead me to the Rock to rest that higher is than I.

For You have been a shelter and a fort against the foe;

O let me in Your dwelling place abide forevermore.

My God has heard my vows and granted righteous heritage;

Verse 2

The share for those who trust in Him

and fear His holy name.

Let God prolong the true king’s life;

forever let Him reign!

That He may sit before our God,

enthroned in righteousness.

When I was faint I cried to God,

and He did hear my prayer;

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For He has been my dwelling place;

a shelter from the foe.

And so will I forevermore sing praises to His name!

Sing praises to His name fore’er,

and daily pay my vows.

God Is My Rock, My Salvation

Hymn 35

God is my rock, my salvation, my hope;

my soul in silence waits for my God alone;

Verse 1

He is my fort; I shall not be removed;

He is my refuge, my high tower of strength.

How long will men take pleasure in sin?

They plot and threaten the life of the king.

Vain men are they, delighting in craft;

their lips they bless with, but they curse inwardly;

Verse 2

Low men or high, both are less than a breath;

trust and rely not on extortion and gain.

Rescue shall come from my God alone,

and I shall never be greatly removed.

Still, O my soul, wait in silence for God;

my hope and refuge is in my God alone;

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He is my Rock, my salvation and strength;

with God alone shall my deliverance be.

Kindness and pow’r belong to our God;

He shall reward ev’ry man for his works.

Joyfully Sing and Praise God!

Hymn 36

Joyfully sing and praise God, all the earth

sing forth His praise!

Verse 1

Glory and honor give Him, sing homage to His name!

Say now to God, “How dread Your works,

how awesome are Your deeds!

So great Your pow’r Your foes submit,

all the earth worships You!”

O come, and see His great works,

among men how dread His deeds!

Verse 2

He turned the sea to dry land and the multitudes

passed thru.

So let us all rejoice in Him, who by His pow’r e’er rules;

Whose eyes observe and nations watch;

none shall exalt himself.

O bless our God, you peoples, make His praises to be heard!

Verse 3

Give unto Him your grateful thanks

who has kept us safe in life;

And not allowed our feet to slip, tho’ You have tested us,

Tho’ we were captured by our foes;

yet have You set us free.

So will I come before my God, I will pay my vows to Him;

Verse 4

Vows which my lips have spoken, which I promised

when distress’d.

All you who fear Him, come and hear,

come you who worship Him;

I will declare what God has done,

what He has done for me!

I called to God and cried out, I extolled Him with high praise;

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Had I of sin been thinking, surely God would never hear.

But God indeed has heard my pray’r;

blessed be God who hears;

He has not checked my pray’r to Him,

nor His own love to me.

O God, Forsake Me Not

Hymn 37

Eternal God, my hope and refuge, Thou art

my Rock and fortress;

Verse 1

O God, incline Thine ear to me; save me from the unjust man.

Thou art my help and trust, O Lord;

my praise shall always be to Thee;

My mouth is filled with praise and glory;

O God, forsake me not!

Eternal God, be not far from me! O God, make haste to help me!

Verse 2

I’ll hope and praise Thee more and more;

I will tell of Thy great works.

Lord, when I’m old forsake me not;

my enemies against me plan;

They say, “His God will not protect him;”


Eternal God, our great Creator, Thy justice reaches heaven;

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Thou who hast shown me many trials, Thou shalt give me life

once more.

My lips will shout for joy, O God, when I sing songs

of praise to Thee;

Thou Holy One who hast redeemed me,


For Even From My Youth, O God

Hymn 38

For even from my youth, O God, by Thee have I been taught;

Verse 1

And hitherto I have declared the wonders Thou hast wrought.

And now, O God, forsake me not,

when I am old and gray;

Till I proclaim Thy wondrous deeds to this and ev’ry age.

Thy perfect righteousness, O God, the heaven’s

height exceeds;

Verse 2

O God, who is like Thee, who has performed such mighty deeds?

Thou, who hast shown me trials sore and great adversities,

Will quicken me again and bring me from the depths of earth.

My greatness and my pow’r Thou will increase

and far extend;

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Against all grief on ev’ry side, to me will comfort send.

And I will also praise Thy truth, O God, with psaltery;

Thou Holy One of Israel, with harp I’ll sing to Thee.

His Name Is Great!

Hymn 39

In Judah God is known and feared;

in Israel His name is great;

Verse 1

His tent in Salem He hath reared; His royal seat

in Zion hath made.

There He broke arrows of the bow,

the shield, the sword and war’s array;

More excellent, O Lord, art Thou, more glorious far than hills of prey.

The stout of heart are spoiled in fight;

a deadly sleep the warrior slept;

Verse 2

No hand of all the men of might

its wonted strength or cunning kept.

O Jacob’s God, at Thy command,

the chariot and the horse went down;

For Thou art fearful; who can stand,

in the tempest of Thy frown?

From heaven God His judgment gave; the trembling earth

stood still and feared;

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When all the meek on earth to save,

for righteous judgment God appeared.

Let all around their presents bring

to Him whom all the world should fear;

He cuts off princes; God the King

fearful to earth’s kings shall appear.

O Thou the Shepherd of Israel Art

Hymn 40

O Thou the Shepherd of Israel art;

Verse 1

Hear Thou our prayer and Thy favor impart;

Thou leader of Joseph, Thou guide of his way,

‘Mid cherubim dwelling Thy glory display.

In Ephraim’s, Manasseh’s and Benjamin’s sight,

Come Thou and save us; awake in Thy might.

How long in anger will Thou turn away,

Verse 2

O Lord of hosts, when Thy people do pray?

With tears and sorrow their table is laid;

Of bitter mixture their drink hast Thou made.

Give us Thy favor, restore us Thy grace;

Then we shall live in the light of Thy face.

Thou made us a scorn to our neighbors around;

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Our foes in laughter and scoffing abound.

O Thou, God of Isr’el, return unto Thine;

Look down from heaven and visit this vine;

No more shall we wander, delighting in shame;

Save us, O Lord, for we call on Thy name.

Thou Shepherd That Dost Israel Keep

Hymn 41

Thou Shepherd that dost Israel keep,

give ear in time of need,

Verse 1

Who leadest like a flock of sheep Thy loved one, Joseph’s seed.

That sit’st between the cherubs bright,

between their wings outspread,

Shine forth, and from Thy cloud give light,

and on our foes Thy dread.

In Ephraim’s and in Benjamin’s view

and in Manasseh’s sight,

Verse 2

Awake Thy strength, come and be seen

to save us by Thy might.

Turn us again Thy grace divine, to us, O God, vouchsafe;

Cause Thou, Thy face on us to shine,

for then we shall be safe.

Lord God of hosts, how long wilt Thou,

how long wilt Thou declare

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Thy smoking wrath, and angry brow,

against Thy people’s prayer?

Return to us Thy grace divine, O God of hosts, vouchsafe;

Cause Thou, Thy face on us to shine,

for then we shall be safe.

Praise the Eternal With a Psalm!

Hymn 42

Praise the Eternal with a psalm; sing to the God of Jacob;

Verse 1

Raise the chorus, make a joyful noise; bring out the harp and timbrel.

Blow on the trumpet, sound the drum,

on our solemn feast day;

This is a statute and a law which God has ordained

for Isr’el.

“Hear, O My people, hear My voice;

I will admonish Isr’el;

Verse 2

You shall have no other foreign gods; I am the God

who freed you.

When you were troubled you did call; I delivered Isr’el.”

God answer’d in the secret place; with thunder He did command them.

“I am the God who brought you out,

out from the land of Egypt;

Verse 3

Hear, O Isr’el, open wide your mouth; I surely then will fill it.”

But Israel would not heed God; they would have their own ways;

O, if they only had obeyed, their God would have

surely freed them.

Praise the Eternal with a psalm; sing to the God of Jacob;

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Raise the chorus, make a joyful noise; bring out the harp and timbrel.

Blow on the trumpet, sound the drum,

on our solemn feast day;

This is a statute and a law which God has ordained

for Isr’el.

Sing Songs of Praise to Him!

Hymn 43

Praise the Eternal with a psalm; sing songs of praise to Him!

Verse 1

Play on the timbrel and the harp,

and make a joyful noise!

This is a statute and a law God has ordained for us,

In the appointed time to keep; this do on God’s

most solemn feast!

Blow on the trumpet; sing a psalm;

make joyful noise to God!

Verse 2

He has delivered us from sin, saved us from Egypt’s land!

We cried to God in bondage there;

God heard and answered us;

From thunderclouds He answered us: “Hear,

O My people, hear My words!”

But His own people would not hear; they

would not hear His voice;

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They only wanted their own way,

following their own hearts.

“O that My people would obey,

walking in all My ways!

I should have soon delivered them, turned

My hand against their foes!”

O Lord of Hosts, My King, My God!

Hymn 44

O Eternal, Lord of hosts, how my heart cries

out for Thee;

Verse 1

How my soul longs for Thy courts and for Thy

tabernacles dear.

As the sparrow finds a home, as the swallow finds a nest,

Blest are those who dwell with Thee, O Lord of hosts,

my King, my God!

In Thy house, Lord, all are blest; they shall ever sing Thy praise!

Verse 2

Blest and happy is the man whose strength is in

the Lord his God.

They all go from strength to strength; all appear

before their God;

God of Jacob, hear my prayer, O Lord of hosts,

my King, my God!

Now behold, O God, our shield, look on Thine anointed ones;

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Hear my prayer, O Lord of hosts; O God of Jacob,

now give ear;

Better one day in Thy house than a thousand days without;

Better one day in Thy house, O Lord of hosts,

my King, my God!

How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings

Hymn 45

How lovely are Thy dwellings, O Eternal Lord of hosts!

Verse 1

My soul is longing, fainting, for Thee, O living God.

Yea, the bird has found its home, built a nest

to lay her young;

O that I may find Thine altars, my Lord, my King, my God!


Verse 2

For those who dwell in Thy house

shall ever sing Thy praise!

Blest and happy is the man, who has found his strength

in Thee;

He is stronger day by day, and shall in Zion dwell!


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Give ear unto my prayer, O God of Israel;

For a day with Thee is better than a thousand other days;

O that I may find Thine altars, my Lord, my King, my God!

How Long, Eternal, Hide Thou Away?

Hymn 46

How long, Eternal, hide Thou away?

When will Thy wrath not burn like a fire?

Verse 1

Wherefore hast Thou made all men in vain?

Thou, God, remember, fleeting is life.

What man can live and never see death?

Who can escape the pow’r of the grave?

Verse 2

Where is the former love, O my God?

Which unto David, Thou hast pledged.

Recall, Eternal, Thy slave is scorned; Now I do bear

insults of the world,

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Wherewith Thy foes mock Thy chosen ones;

Blessed Eternal, always, amen.

Zion, Founded on the Mountains

Hymn 47

Zion, founded on the mountains, God, thy Maker, loves thee well;

Verse 1

He has chosen thee, most precious,

He delights in thee to dwell;

God’s own city, God’s own city Who can all thy glory tell?

Many lands and many peoples soon shall come

the Lord to know;

Verse 2

Nations born again in Zion shall the Lord’s salvation show;

God Almighty, God Almighty shall on Zion strength bestow.

When the Lord shall count the nations, sons and daughters

He shall see,

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Born to endless life in Zion and their joyful song shall be.

“Blessed Zion, blessed Zion, all our fountains are in thee.”

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Hymn 48

O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come,

Verse 1

Our shelter from the stormy blast,

and our eternal home.

Before the hills in order stood, or earth received her frame,

Verse 2

From everlasting Thou art God, to endless years the same.

A thousand ages in Thy sight are like an evening gone;

Verse 3

Short as the watch that ends the night

before the rising sun.

O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come,

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Be Thou our guard while troubles last,

and our eternal home.

How Good It Is to Thank the Lord

Hymn 49

How good it is to thank the Lord, and to Thy name

our praises sing,

Verse 1

And to proclaim Thy steadfast love

each day and declare Thy faithfulness by night.

Sing to the music of the lute, and with a solemn

sound upon the lyre;

For all Thy works have made me glad, O Lord,

and of Thy deeds will I sing!

Great are Thy works, Eternal Lord;

deep are Thy thoughts, O Thou Most High;

Verse 2

Foolish and senseless men will never know, nor will

understand Thy ways.

Though the wicked sprout as grass, and evildoers

flourish for awhile;

They shall all be uprooted and destroyed, while

Thou art evermore supreme!

Good men shall flourish like the palm; strong as

a cedar shall they be;

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For they are planted in God’s house, and they

shall grow within His courts.

Even in age shall they bear fruit; rich and green

they ever shall be;

For our God is faithful evermore, our Rock and righteous God!

Sabbath Song

Hymn 50

How good it is to thank Him and to God’s name sing praise.

Verse 1

Proclaim His love each morning,

His faithfulness by night.

Sing to the music of the lute, play solemnly the lyre.

Rejoice we in His presence, before our God and King.

The Most High God we praise Him;

we thank Him for His deeds.

Verse 2

Though others may reject Him, His ways they never see.

For wickedness springs up as grass

and flourishes awhile.

Yet all shall be uprooted, while God is evermore high.

The righteous He will strengthen; they flourish

in His care.

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They in His house are planted and in His courts are known.

So shall they bear abundantly, their fruit matures with age.

He is our Rock and Anchor, our good and righteous Lord.

It Is Good to Sing Thy Praises

Hymn 51

It is good to sing Thy praises and to thank Thee,

O Most High.

Verse 1

Showing forth Thy lovingkindness when the morning lights the sky.

It is good when night is falling of Thy faithfulness to tell,

While with sweet, melodious praises

songs of adoration swell.

Thou hast filled my heart with gladness through the works Thy hands have wrought;

Verse 2

Thou hast made my life victorious, great Thy works

and deep Thy thought.

Thou, O Lord on high exalted, reignest evermore in might;

All Thy enemies shall perish, sin be banished from Thy sight.

But the good shall live before Thee, planted in

Thy dwelling place,

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Fruitful trees and ever verdant, nourished by Thy boundless grace.

In Thy goodness to the righteous, God,

Thy righteousness display;

God, my Rock, my strength and refuge, just and true

are all Thy ways.

O Come and Let Us Worship Him

Hymn 52

O come, let us in songs to God, our cheerful voices raise;

Verse 1

In joyful shouts let us the Rock of our salvation praise!

Before His presence let us come with praise and thankful voice;

Let us sing psalms to Him with grace, and make

a joyful noise!

For God, a mighty God and King, above all gods He is;

Verse 2

The depths of earth are in His hand,

the strength of hills is His.

To Him the spacious sea belongs, for He

the same did make;

The dry land also, from His hands,

its form at first did take.

O come, and let us worship Him,

let us bow down withal;

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And on our knees, before the Lord,

our Maker, let us fall.

Because He only is our God, and we His people are;

And of His pasture, we are sheep,

in His almighty care.

O Come, Let Us Sing to the Lord

Hymn 53

O come, let us sing to the Lord; come, let us ev’ryone

Verse 1

A joyful noise make to the Rock of our salvation.

Let us before His presence come with praise and

thankful voice;

Let us sing psalms to Him with grace,

and make a joyful noise.

For God, a great God and great King

above all gods He is.

Verse 2

Depths of the earth are in His hand,

the strength of hills is His.

To Him the spacious sea belongs, for He

the same did make;

The dry land also from His hands

its form at first did take.

O come and let us worship Him, let us bow down withal,

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And on our knees before the Lord

our Maker let us fall.

For He and He alone is God, and we His people are,

And of His pasture we are sheep,

the flock under His care.

The Lord Eternal Reigns!

Hymn 54

The Lord Eternal reigns! Let us rejoice! Let all the

multitudes of earth be glad!

Verse 1

Dark clouds surround Him and fire goes before;

Like wax the mountains melt at His return.

His lightnings bare the earth; men see and shake! His high authority heavens proclaim!

Verse 2

All those who idols serve shall be ashamed.

Judah rejoices and Zion is glad!

Our God is far above all other gods! He is exalted

above all the earth!

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He will preserve His saints, those who love Him; Rejoice you righteous

and give thanks to God!

O Sing a New Song to the Lord

Hymn 55

O sing a new song to the Lord, for wonders He hath done;

Verse 1

His right hand and His holy arm

the victory hath won.

The Lord God His salvation hath caused it to be known;

His justice in the nations’ sight He openly hath shown.

He mindful of His grace and truth to Israel’s house

hath been;

Verse 2

The great salvation of our God all ends of earth have seen.

Let all the earth sing to the Lord and make a joyful noise,

Lift up your voice aloud to Him, sing praises and rejoice.

With harp, with harp and voice of psalms,

unto our great God sing;

Verse 3

With trumpets, cornets, gladly sound before the Lord the King.

Let seas and all their fullness roar; the world

and dwellers there;

Let floods clap hands and let the hills

together joy declare.

O sing a new song to the Lord, for wonders He hath done;

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His right hand and His holy arm

the victory hath won.

Rejoice before Almighty God, to judge the earth comes He;

He’ll judge the world with righteousness, His folk with equity.

Sing Praises and Rejoice!

Hymn 56

O sing a new song to the Lord, for wonders He hath done!

Verse 1

His right hand and His holy arm,

Him victory hath won!

The Lord, His salvation, hath caused it to be known;

His justice in the nations’ sight, He openly hath shown.

He mindful of His grace and truth to Isr’el’s house

hath been;

Verse 2

The great salvation of our God all ends of the earth hath seen!

Let all the earth unto the Lord send forth a joyful noise;

Lift up your voice aloud to Him;

sing praises and rejoice!

With harp, with harp and voice of psalms,

O sing unto the Lord!

Verse 3

With trumpets, cornets, gladly sound before the Lord the King.

Let seas and all their fullness roar, the world

and dwellers there;

Let floods clap hands and let the hills

together joy declare!

O sing a new song to the Lord, for wonders He hath done!

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His right hand and His holy arm,

Him victory hath won!

Rejoice, ye hills, before the Lord; to judge

the earth comes He!

He’ll judge the world with righteousness, His folk with equity.

Holy, Mighty Majesty!

Hymn 57

The Eternal reigneth high above; He is mighty,

He is great!

Verse 1

There between the cherubim He sits; let the people

praise His name!

He is King and He maintains the right; He restoreth equity;

Worship and exalt the Eternal One!


The Eternal One is God and King, and He spoke

unto His priests;

Verse 2

In the pillar of the cloud He spoke, unto them

who kept His law.

Moses is among them, Aaron too; they extolled

the Lord their God.

Samuel also called upon His name; God did hear,

and answered them.

O Eternal, You did answer them; You forgave

and You avenged;

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So, exalt the One Eternal God, who in Zion is most great!

He is King and He maintains the right; He restoreth equity;

Worship and exalt the Eternal One!


Sing to the Lord With Cheerful Voice

Hymn 58

All people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord

with cheerful voice!

Verse 1

Serve Him with joy, His praises tell; come ye before Him and rejoice!

And know the Lord is God indeed; without our aid He did us make;

We are His flock; He doth us feed, and for

His sheep He doth us take.

O enter then His gates with praise; gaily approach

unto His courts;

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Praise Him, and bless His name alway,

for it is seemly so to do.

For God the Lord is ever good, His mercy is forever sure;

His truth at all times firmly stood, and shall

from age to age endure.

Come Before His Presence

Hymn 59

Come before His presence with singing; make a

joyful noise to the Lord.

Verse 1

Come and serve the Lord filled with gladness, singing

praises with one accord.

Come before Him with your thanksgiving, and before

His throne sing your praise.

Sing your praises; always be thankful; bless His name

throughout all your days.

Come before His presence with singing; make a

joyful noise all you lands.

Verse 2

It is God, our Lord, who has made us

by the power of His command.

In His courts sing loudly before Him, as we worship

God with our praise.

Come before His presence with singing, as our hearts

and voices we raise.

Yes, His truth endureth forever, and His mercy lasts for all time.

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The Eternal God everlasting, God our Father

gracious and kind:

He has made us; we are His people; and His sheep

all follow His voice.

Come before His presence with singing; come before Him

as we rejoice.

He Shall Reign Forevermore!

Hymn 60

Hear my prayer, O Thou Eternal;

hide not Thy face from me;

Verse 1

Hear my cry and quickly answer, when my

day of trouble comes.

Like grass my heart is withered, my days like grass consumed;

My God, take not my life now, in the midst of my days.

Like an owl in some poor wasteland,

I mourn and cannot sleep;

Verse 2

Like a melancholy sparrow, like a pelican alone.

O Thou, Eternal, hear me, and answer speedily;

Hide not Thy face from me, Lord,

for I moan bitterly.

When our God returns from heaven,

then Zion shall be built;

Verse 3

He shall come in all His glory; He shall help the destitute.

Their prayers He will despise not; their groaning

He will hear;

And they shall dwell in safety, for our God shall return.

When all people then are gathered

to serve the Lord their God,

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To declare His name in Zion, in Jerusalem His praise!

All kings shall see His glory, all nations hear His name!

His fame shall be declared then, He shall reign forevermore!

O My Soul, Bless God the Father

Hymn 61

O my soul, bless God the Father; all within me

bless His name;

Verse 1

Bless the Father, and forget not all His mercies to proclaim.

Who forgiveth thytransgressions, who all

thy diseases heals;

Verse 2

Who redeems thee from destruction,

who with thee so kindly deals.

Far as east from west is distant, He hath put away our sin;

Verse 3

Like the pity of a father hath the Lord’s

compassion been.

As it was without beginning, so it lasts without an end;

Verse 4

To their children’s children ever shall His righteousness extend.

Unto such as keep His covenant and are steadfast in His way;

Verse 5

Unto those who still remember His commandments and obey.

Bless the Father, all His creatures,

ever under His control;

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All throughout His vast dominion

bless the Father, O my soul.

We Give Thanks to Our Redeemer

Hymn 62

We give thanks to our Redeemer; with great joy

we praise God’s name!

Verse 1

Praise our Savior, and forget not all God’s mercies to proclaim.

God forgives all our transgressions;

All diseases gently heals.

Verse 2

God redeems us from destruction, and with all

so kindly deals.

Far as east from west is distant, God has put away our sin.

Verse 3

Greater than the love of parents, has the

Lord’s compassion been.

Praise your Maker, all you creatures!

Sing with joy and praise His name.

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He who is our Lord and Shepherd

will forever be the same.

Bless the Lord Eternal, O My Soul

Hymn 63

Bless the Lord Eternal, O my soul, bless His holy

sacred name!

Verse 1

And forget not all His benefits to those who fear His name.

He forgives all our iniquities; our diseases He will heal;

From destruction He redeems our life,

and He crowns us with His love!

Bless the Lord Eternal, O my soul, let the heavens

praise His name!

Verse 2

For His mercy is as high above as heav’n above the earth.

Not according to our many sins has the Lord so dealt with us;

For as far as east is from the west, He removes

from us our sins!

Bless the Lord Eternal, O my soul, let the angels

praise His name!

Verse 3

For in heaven He has fixed His throne

and there He rules the earth.

The Eternal vindicates the cause of all those

who have been wronged;

For His mercy is as high above as the heav’ns above the earth!

Bless the Lord Eternal, O my soul, for His love

always endures!

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And His loyalty is to our sons who keep all His commands.

As for man, he blossoms like a flow’r, and his days

are like the grass;

But from death the Lord redeems our life and

He crowns us with His love!

O Give Thanks and Praise the Eternal!

Hymn 64

O give thanks and praise the Eternal;

call upon His sacred name;

Verse 1

Let His deeds be known among nations;

sing to Him, sing songs of praise.

Tell of all His marvelous wonders, glory in His

most holy name!

Let the hearts of those rejoice, who seek God

and fear His name;

Worship Him for ever and ever; Never forget

His wonderful works!

O remember all of His judgments,

all His deeds and wonders great;

Verse 2

O remember, children of Isr’el, He made you His chosen ones!

He is our God now and forever! The Eternal, great is His name!

Over all He reigns supreme; all His judgments fill the earth.

God of Abrah’m, Isaac and Jacob, Glory to Him,

sing praise to His name!

The Eternal’s word is forever; He confirmed His covenant;

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For a thousand generations, to His people Israel.

For He gave to them a possession,

for an everlasting domain;

As their portion evermore, Canaan’s land

He gave to them.

God of Abrah’m, Isaac and Jacob,

glory to Him, sing praise to His name!

O Praise the Lord, for He Is Good

Hymn 65

O praise the Lord, for He is good,

His mercies still endure;

Verse 1

Thus let His ransomed testify, from all their foes secure.

He has redeemed His captive saints

from adversaries’ hands,

Has gathered them and brought them back

in peace from hostile lands.

They wandered in the wilderness, by want

and hunger pressed;

Verse 2

In trouble then they cried to God, He saved

their souls distressed.

He made the way before them plain,

Himself became their guide;

He brought them to a city strong

wherein they might abide.

O praise the Lord, you sons of men,

for all His goodness shown;

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O praise Him for the wondrous works to you

He has made known.

The longing soul that turns to Him He fully satisfies;

He fills with good each hungering one

that for His mercy cries.

O That Men Would Praise Their God!

Hymn 66

O that men would praise their God for all His goodness

and all His works!

Verse 1

For He fills the hungry soul, and they who are thirsty

He satisfies.

Some are bound in darkness and chains, for their rebellion

against the Most High.

O that men would praise their God for all His goodness

and all His love!

Verse 2

He has opened the prisons wide, and saved men from death

where they lay enslaved;

In their trouble they cried to Him, and with His word

He delivered their lives.

O that men would praise their God for all He does

for the sons of men!

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O that they would give thanks to Him with shouts of joy and with songs of praise!

Some crossed over the stormy seas;

They see the wonders of God in the deep.

When Israel Out of Egypt Went

Hymn 67

When Isr’el out of Egypt went and did his dwelling change,

Verse 1

when Jacob’s house went out from those who were of language strange,

God made Judah then to be His own,

and Isr’el His domain;

At the sight of them the sea quickly fled,

Jordan was driven back.

Like rams the mountains and like lambs

the hills skipped to and fro.

Verse 2

O sea, what ails you, that you flee; O Jordan,

that you turn back?

What ails you, mountains, that you skip,

you skip and leap like rams?

What ails you, hills, that you did leap,

that you did leap like lambs?

O at the presence of the Lord, earth trembled so with fear.

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O at the presence of the God of Jacob did appear;

Who from the hard and stoney rock

did pools of water bring;

And by His pow’r He turned the flint into a water spring.

Praise Belongs to God

Hymn 68

Not unto us, Eternal God, but unto Thy name give praise!

Verse 1

Glory unto Thee belongs, truth and mercy sure.

They who trust in the Lord, they who fear Him,

small and great,

He will be their help and shield. Praise belongs to God!

Our God is on His throne in heav’n; He has done

what pleases Him.

Verse 2

So why do the heathen say, “Where is now your God?”

Israel, trust in God! He will be your help and shield;

House of Aaron, trust your God;

help and shield is He.

Men make their idols with their hands, gods of silver,

gods of gold;

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They have mouths but do not speak,

ears but do not hear!

Israel, trust in God! All who fear Him, He will bless!

He will be your help and shield. Praise belongs to God!

Praise the Lord on High

Hymn 69

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord on high,

Verse 1

singing Hallelujah, hallelujah! Praise the Lord! Extol His name!

All you nations all you peoples, praise the Lord on high!

Sing hallelujah, hallelujah! Praise the Lord Almighty.

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord on high,

Verse 2


Great His steadfast love toward us,

praise the Lord on high!


Hallelujah, Hallelujah! Praise the Lord on high,

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Praise to Him, His faithfulness endures forevermore.


O Give Thanks Unto Our God

Hymn 70

O give thanks unto our God; blessed be His name!

Verse 1

His mercy shall always endure; and His kindness never fails.

Let Israel confess to God, “His mercy always

shall endure”;

Let Aaron’s household now repeat, that

His mercy never fails!

I called upon the Lord my God; in distress I cried!

Verse 2

He answered me and set me free; put your confidence in God.

With the Eternal on my side, why should I fear what men can do?

Trust not in princes nor in man; better far to trust in God!

All nations compassed me about, compassed me like bees;

Verse 3

But the Eternal is my strength; in His name I cut them off.

Open the gates of righteousness, where all the righteous enter in;

I shall not die, but I shall live and shall tell of all His works!

O give thanks unto our God; He has answered me!

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He my salvation has become, He the chief, the cornerstone.

He by the builders was refused; He was rejected by His own.

God is the Lord who shows us light; blessed be

the name of God!

How Shall the Young Direct Their Way?

Hymn 71

How shall the young direct their way? What light shall be their perfect guide?

Verse 1

Thy Word, O Lord, will safely lead, if in

its wisdom they confide.

Sincerely I have sought Thee, Lord, O let me not

from Thee depart;

Verse 2

To know Thy will and keep from sin Thy Word

I cherish in my heart.

O blessed Lord, teach me Thy law,

Thy righteous judgments I declare;

Verse 3

Thy testimonies make me glad, for they are wealth

beyond compare.

Upon Thy precepts and Thy ways My heart will meditate with awe;

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Thy Word shall be my chief delight, and I will not forget Thy law.

O How Love I Thy Law!

Hymn 72

O how love I Thy law! It is ever with me;

It is my meditation all the day in my thoughts.

Verse 1

I have held back my feet from the ways of this world; Thou hast given me wisdom by Thy righteous commands.


I have more understanding than the ancients of old.

Verse 2

From Thy precepts I learn ev’ry false way to hate;

I have more understanding for I dwell on Thy law.


Thy commands make me wiser than my unfriendly foes.

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O how sweet are Thy words, more than honey is sweet!

From Thy judgments, Eternal, let me never depart.

How I Love Thy Law, O Lord

Hymn 73

How I love Thy law, O Lord, joy to me its truths afford;

Verse 1

In its light I wisely go to battle every foe.

Sweeter are Thy words to me, than all other words can be;

Chorus:

Safe I walk, Thy truth my light, hating falsehood, loving right.

Thy commandments in my heart

truth and wisdom can impart;

Verse 2

To my eyes Thy precepts show more than my teachers know.


Chorus:


While my heart Thy word obeys,

I am kept from evil ways;

Verse 3

From Thy law, with Thee to guide, I never turn aside.


Chorus:


Let my heart pour forth with praise, let me sing

of Thy great ways;

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Of Thy word I stand in awe, oh, how I love Thy law!


Chorus:


I Hate the Thoughts of Vanity

Hymn 74

I hate the thoughts of vanity but I do love Thy law.

Verse 1

Thou art my shield and hiding place;

I on Thy word rely.

All ye who evildoers are, from me depart away;

Because the precepts of my God I purpose to obey.

Uphold and strengthen me according to Thy faithful word;

Verse 2

That I may live and of Thy hope,

may never be ashamed.

O, hold me safe, and ever in Thy will let me delight;

That for the statutes of my God I may have deep respect.

My God will set at naught all those who from His precepts stray;

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For their own lies are all in vain, and they themselves deceive.

For all the wicked of the earth are counted but as dross;

And therefore do I love Thy law

and testimonies pure.

Unto the Hills I Lift My Eyes

Hymn 75

Unto the hills I lift my eyes, O whence shall come my aid?

Verse 1

My help is from the Lord alone, who heav’n and earth has made.

He will not let thy foot be moved,

thy Guardian never sleeps;

With watchful and unslumb’ring care

His own He safely keeps.

Thy faithful Keeper is the Lord, thy Shelter and thy Shade;

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‘Neath sun or moon, by day or night,

thou shalt not be afraid.

From evil He will keep thee safe, for thee He will provide;

Thy going out, thy coming in, forever He will guide.

Unless the Lord Shall Build the House

Hymn 76

Unless the Lord shall build the house, the weary

builders toil in vain;

Verse 1

Unless the Lord the city shields, the guards maintain

a useless watch.

In vain you rise ere morning break, and late your nightly vigils keep,

And bread of anxious care partake; God gives

to His beloved sleep.

Lo, children are the gift of God, and sons

the blessing He commands;

Verse 2

These whom in youthful days bestowed, are like the shafts

in warriors’ hands.

And happy they whose quivers bear full store

of arrows such as these;

They in the gate are free from fear, and boldly

face their enemies.

That man is blest who fears the Lord, who lives

and walks in all His ways;

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For of his labor shall he eat, and he shall prosper all his days.

His wife shall be a fruitful vine; his children all like olive plants.

Behold the man who fears the Lord! To him

His blessing will afford.

Blest and Happy Is He

Hymn 77

Blest and happy is he, who obeys and fears God;

Verse 1

He shall earn his daily bread, and it shall be well with him.

With his wife in his house, as a vine that bears fruit;

And his sons ‘round his table shall like olive plants be.

Blest and happy is he, who obeys and fears God;

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Out of Zion the Eternal will this blessing send him:

All the days of his life, he and his sons shall thrive;

They shall see Isr’el flourish; in Jerusalem, peace.

Praise God’s Name!

Hymn 78

Hallelujah! Praise God’s Name!

Praise His name of whom you serve!

Verse 1

You who stand within God’s house

shall praise His name within His courts!

Praise the Lord, for He is good; sing your praises to His name!

God has chosen for Himself, as His prized possession, Israel.

God is great above all gods; what He pleases that He does,

Verse 2

In the heav’n and on the earth, in the seas and depths

of oceans wide;

Raises mists o’er all the earth; sends the lightning and the rain;

And in Egypt He it was, struck the firstborn

both of man and beast.

He sent signs and wonders great, in the midst of Egypt’s land;

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Many nations did He strike, many mighty kings for Israel.

Great Your name, Eternal God; great Your fame forevermore!

Both endure to ev’ry age, and to generations yet to come.

His Mercy Never Fails

Hymn 79

O give thanks unto the Lord; give thanks unto the Lord of lords;

Verse 1

He performs wonderful works; He stretched the earth

above the sea!

Give thanks to God for He is good; He who alone

doeth great works!

Chorus:

His kindness shall always endure;


O give thanks unto the Lord; for it was He

who made great lights;

Verse 2

For the day He made the sun and for the night,

the moon and stars!


doeth great works!

Chorus:



O give thanks unto the Lord; He struck at Egypt’s

stubborn pride;

Verse 3

Their firstborn He took in wrath; He led His people

thru the sea!


doeth great works!

Chorus:



O give thanks unto the Lord; for mighty kings of mighty names,

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He destroyed and put to shame; Isr’el was saved from

all their foes!


doeth great works!

Chorus:



By the Waters of Babylon

Hymn 80

By the waters of Babylon, there we wept

and there sat down;

Verse 1

Hung our harps on the willow trees; Zion,

yet we remembered thee!

Then our captors required of us:

“Sing a song of Zion now!”

Could we sing the Eternal’s songs

by the waters of Babylon?

Let my right hand forget her skill,

if Jerusalem I forget;

Verse 2

If I fail to remember thee, let my tongue

cleave unto my mouth!

But we thought of Jerusalem when we sat near Zion’s streams;

Far above even our chief joy, we remembered Jerusalem.

In that day of Jerus’lem’s fall, when the children of Edom said,

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“Down with her, down unto the ground,

even to the foundations!”

O thou daughter of Babylon, to thy ruin hast’ning on;

Happy he that rewardeth thee, just as thou unto us hast done.

Lord, I Will Praise Thee!

Hymn 81

Lord, I will praise Thee with my whole heart; I’ll sing Thy praises before all the gods;

Verse 1

Worship and bow t’ward Thy holy place,

praising Thy name for Thy kind love so true.

More than Thy name Thy Word is enlarged;

and when I cried in that day Thou didst hear;

Verse 2

Thou strengthened me with Thy strength, O Lord;

kings of the earth will then hear, praising Thee.

Yes, they shall hear, O Lord, of Thy ways; then shall they sing

for Thy glory is great;

Verse 3

Though God is high the poor He respects;

but strikes the proud down from His sov’reign height.

Though in the midst of trouble I walk,

Thou wilt preserve with Thy right hand my life.

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Thou wilt fulfill Thy purpose for me;

Thy steadfast love will endure evermore.

Lord, Teach Me That I May Know

Hymn 82

Lord, teach me that I may know of the way

where I should go;

Verse 1

For to Thee I lift my soul, set me free from all my foes.

Unto Thee I flee to hide me; teach me now Thy will to do;

For Thou, Eternal, art my God; lead me by Thy Spirit good!

Bring my soul from trouble and for Thy name’s sake

quicken me;

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Lead me to the land of refuge, and for Thy mercy’s sake,

Cut off all my foes, destroy them, they

which do afflict my soul,

O Thou Eternal, righteous God, for I am

Thy servant, Lord.

O Lord, Thou Art My God and King!

Hymn 83

O Lord, Thou art my God and King! I’ll Thee exalt,

Thy praise proclaim!

Verse 1

I will Thee bless, and gladly sing forever to Thy holy name!

The Lord our God most gracious is; in Him compassions also flow;

In mercy He is rich to bless, but unto anger He is slow.

To all the Lord is very good; o’er all His works His mercy is;

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Thy works all praise to Thee afford; Thy saints,

O Lord, Thy name shall bless.

Thy Kingdom’s glory they shall show; they shall

Thy power also tell;

So that men’s sons His deeds may know, His Kingdom’s grace

that doth excel.

Hallelujah! Praise God!

Hymn 84

Sing unto the Eternal; sing your praises to Him;

Verse 1

Put your trust not in mortals, for in them is no help.

Hallelujah! Praise God! The Eternal shall reign!

Chorus:

He shall reign for all ages, our King and our God!

Sing unto the Eternal; give your praises to Him;

Verse 2

He it was who made heaven, earth and sea and all things.


Chorus:


Sing unto the Eternal; let your hope be in Him;

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He remains true forever; He gives justice to all.


Chorus:


O Sing Ye Hallelujah!

Hymn 85

O sing ye hallelujah! ‘Tis good our God to praise;

Verse 1

‘Tis pleasant and becoming to Him our songs to raise.

He builds the walls of Zion, He seeks her wandering sons,

He binds their wounds and comforts

the brokenhearted ones.

The starry hosts He numbers, He calls them all by name;

Verse 2

His greatness and His wisdom His wondrous works proclaim.

The meek He lifts to honor, He humbles sinful pride;

Give thanks to Him and utter His praises far and wide.

No human pow’r delights Him, no earthly pomp or pride;

Verse 3

He loves the meek who fear Him

and in His love confide.

Then praise thy God, O Zion; His gracious aid confess;

He gives thee peace and plenty, His gifts thy children bless.

His statutes and His judgments He makes His people know;

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To them as to no others His grace He loves to show.

For matchless grace and mercy your grateful praises bring;

To Him give thanks forever, and hallelujah sing.

Praise the Lord, Sing Praise!

Hymn 86

Praise the Lord, sing praise from the heavens,

praise from the heavens, praise in the heights!

Verse 1

Angels praise Him, heav’nly hosts sing,

sun and moon and stars give light!

Praise the Lord, from heaven of heavens,

heaven of heavens, waters above.

He commanded and created, set their bounds forevermore!

Praise the Lord from earth and its creatures,

earth and its creatures placed by design.

Verse 2

Beasts and cattle, birds and reptiles

blessed and nurtured kind by kind.

Praise the Lord from mountains and hillsides,

mountains and hillsides formed by His word.

Young man, maiden, child and elder:

Praise the Lord for He is good!

Praise the Lord from princes and judges,

princes and judges, servants and kings.

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Praise His name, alone exalted,

and His glory high above.

He has raised the strength of His people,

strength of His people, praise of His saints.

Hear, O Israel, sons and daughters,

hallelujah! Sing His praise!

Praise Ye the Lord!

Hymn 87

Praise ye the Lord! Praise ye the Lord!

Praise from the heavens and praise in the heights!

Verse 1

Praise Him, ye angels, praise Him, ye hosts,

O Praise Him, ye sun, moon and stars in the heights!

Heaven of heavens, waters above,

praise the Eternal, let all praise His name!

When He commanded, they were created,

and by a decree fixed their bounds evermore!

Praise ye the Lord! Ye mammals and deeps, too,

fire, hail and windstorms fulfilling His word!

Verse 2

Vapors and snow, all hills, too, and mountains,

all cedars and fruit trees, let all praise His name!

Wild beasts and cattle, winged birds and reptiles, Earth’s kings and judges,

all people and chiefs;

Young men and maidens, old men and children, O Praise ye the name of our God evermore!

Praise ye the Lord! Praise ye the Lord!

Praise from the heavens and praise in the heights!

Last Verse

Praise Him, ye angels, praise Him, ye hosts,

for His Glory is higher than heaven above.

God lifted high the horn of His people;

He has exalted the praise of His saints;

They are a people near unto God;

they’re the children of Israel, praise ye the Lord!

I Will Sing Unto the Eternal

Hymn 88

I will sing unto the Eternal; He has triumphed gloriously!

Verse 1

He extended His right hand and cast the foe into the sea!

O Eternal, my great salvation, You my song in liberty!

O Eternal, God of my father, You have set Your people free!

“I will chase them and overtake them, catch them

and divide the spoil.”

Verse 2

Said the foe, “My hand will destroy them”;

but the foe drowned in the sea!

At Your blast the waters were gathered, columns rose

and depths congealed.

Pharaoh’s horsemen and his chariots

sank into the churning sea!

Men and nations heard and trembled;

fear and anguish on them fell;

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By the greatness of Your power You sent forth

in wrath to quell.

O Eternal, who led Your people over dry land through the sea,

O Eternal, in Your mercy, You have triumphed gloriously!

Love the Lord Your God

Hymn 89

Hear, O hear, O Israel, you shall be instructed:

Verse 1

To know the Lord Himself is God, and beside Him

there is no other.

With all your heart and all your soul, with all your strength do love the Lord,

So, hear and heed, O Israel, to keep the decrees

He gives you.


Verse 2

The Lord your God commands His words

that His blessings may be upon you.

Bind as a sign upon your hand; frontlets between

your eyes they be

To not forget the Lord your God and keep

the decrees He gives you.


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To keep His laws within your heart

and be faithful to teach your children.

Speak them by night or in the day, whether

at home or on your way,

O, hear and heed, O Israel, to keep the decrees

He gives you.

Thee Will I Love, O Lord

Hymn 90

Thee will I love, O Lord, my might, my rock, my help,

my saving pow’r,

Verse 1

My God, my trust, my shield in fight, my great salvation,

my high tow’r!

To the Eternal is my prayer, to whom all praise we owe;

So shall I by His watchful care safely be guarded from my foe.

In my distress I called on God, to the Eternal

raised my prayer;

Verse 2

My voice He from His temple heard;

my cry ascended to His ear.

He bowed the heav’ns His high abode,

came in the dark of night;

He on a cherub swiftly rode, and on the wings of wind His flight.

His deadly shafts around He threw; His foes dispersed in wild retreat;

Verse 3

Like burning darts His lightnings flew,

scattering them in sore defeat.

He sent from heav’n and rescued me

from waters swelling high;

From those that hate me set me free, and foes that

stronger were than I.

For who but God should be adored? Who but our God

can us befriend?

Last Verse

Who is a rock besides the Lord? Who else is able to defend?

On the Eternal I relied, and over foes prevailed;

With the Almighty on my side, their lofty walls I fearless scaled.

Stand Up and Bless the Lord

Hymn 91

Stand up and bless the Lord, you people of His choice.

Verse 1

Stand up and bless the Lord your God

with heart and soul and voice.

Though high above all praise; above all blessing high,

Verse 2

Who would not fear His holy name

and laud and magnify?

God is our strength and song, His love salvation brings.

Verse 3

So be His plan of love proclaimed and

praise our God and King.

Stand up and bless the Lord, the Lord your God adore.

Last Verse

Stand up and bless His glorious name

for now and evermore.

Christ Shall Have Dominion

Hymn 92

Christ shall have dominion over land and sea,

Earth’s remotest regions shall His empire be;

Verse 1

They that wilds inhabit shall their worship bring, kings shall render tribute,

nations serve our King.

Christ shall have dominion over land and sea.

Earth’s remotest regions shall His empire be.

Chorus:

When the needy seek Him, He will mercy show;

yea, the weak and helpless shall His pity know;

Verse 2

He will surely save them from oppression’s might, for their lives are precious

in His holy sight.



Chorus:

Ever and forever shall His name endure, long as suns continue it shall stand secure;

Verse 3

And in Him forever all men shall be blessed, and all nations hail Him King, of kings confessed.



Chorus:

Unto God Almighty joyful Zion sings;

He alone is glorious, doing wondrous things.

Last Verse

Evermore, ye people, bless His glorious name,

His eternal glory through the earth proclaim.



Chorus:

Arise and Sing His Praise

Hymn 93

Arise, arise and bless the Lord; prepare to sing His praise.

Verse 1

From morning’s dawn to fall of night

my prayer and thanks I’ll raise.

Remember all His benefits, His love and kindness shown;

Verse 2

His healing touch, redeeming grace,

His mercies on us bestowed.

So great His mercy is to us, as high as heav’ns above;

Verse 3

And as a father sees his child, so gives He to us His love.

To those who turn unto the Lord,

whose covenant they know,

Verse 4

His righteousness will guide their sons

in this life and evermore.

O praise and bless Him, all His works,

and all who hear His call.

Last Verse

The Lord has set His heav’nly throne;

From there He rules over all.

The Lord God Reigns!

Hymn 94

In the latter days upon the earth Jesus Christ, our Lord shall reign.

Verse 1

There a temple shall be builded up

and all people flow to it.

Let us go up to the mountain of the Lord. There He will

teach all nations of His ways.

Chorus:

We will walk in the paths of the Lord.

The Lord God reigns!

Then the law will go from Zion out,

from Jerusalem the Word.

Verse 2

He will judge the people of the earth;

many nations will obey.



Chorus:



They will beat their spears to pruning hooks and make plowshares of their swords.

Last Verse

Nations will not take up swords again and will train for war no more.



Chorus:



From All Who Dwell Below the Skies

Hymn 95

From all who dwell below the skies

let our Creator’s praise arise; Alleluia! Alleluia!

Verse 1

Let our Redeemer’s name be sung

through ev’ry land, in ev’ry tongue.

O praise Him, O praise Him, Alleluia! Alleluia!

Alleluia!

Chorus:

In ev’ry land begin the song, to ev’ry land the strains belong;

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Verse 2

In cheerful sound all voices raise

and fill the world with joyful praise.


Alleluia!

Chorus:

Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord; Eternal truth attends Thy word;

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Last Verse

Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore,

till suns shall rise and set no more.


Alleluia!

Chorus:

The Mountain of the Lord

Hymn 96

In the last days it shall come to pass that the mountain of the house of the Lord

Verse 1

Shall be lifted o’er the other hills, and the nations

will come and say:

Oh, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of Jacob’s God.

Chorus:

He will teach us His ways, we will walk in His paths, let us go to the mountain

of the Lord.

Out of Zion shall the law go forth, from Jerusalem

the word of the Lord;

Verse 2

He will judge the nations of the earth, and rebuke strong and distant lands.


Chorus:


of the Lord.

Into plowshares they shall beat their swords,

into pruning hooks their spears shall be made;

Verse 3

They shall not lift up their swords again. They will learn

the ways of war no more.


Chorus:


of the Lord.

Underneath the vine and fig tree, ev’ry man

shall sit in peace, unafraid,

Last Verse

For the Lord of hosts has spoken it, and forever

we will walk in His name.


Chorus:


of the Lord.

Behold, the Day Will Come

Hymn 97

Behold, the day will come, the day of the Lord our God!

Verse 1

He shall bring all nations in that day against Jerusalem.

They shall take the city and share the spoil,

in the very midst of them;

Then our God Eternal shall go forth, and shall fight

against our foes!

In that great day of God, our Lord shall stand on earth!

Verse 2

On the Mount of Olives He shall stand, and the

mount shall cleave in two!

There shall be a valley of mammoth size;

by the valley you shall flee;

For our God Eternal shall be King, and shall rule over all the earth!

In that great day of God, t’will be neither day nor night;

Verse 3

But at eventime it shall be light; it shall be one day to God.

Out from Zion shall living waters flow to the east

and to the west;

Then our God Eternal shall be King; in that day shall there be one God!

Behold, that day shall come, when all nations shall obey!

Last Verse

Those of all the nations that are left,

to Jerusalem shall go;

They shall even go there from year to year, and shall

keep the Feast of Booths;

There shall be one God, the Eternal, who is

King over all the earth!

Hearts of the Fathers

Hymn 98

Remember Moses’ law, take heed, all faithful

servants pray,

Verse 1

Elijah, I will send to you before that dreadful day.

And He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children,

to God’s way.

Chorus:

He will turn the hearts of the children to their fathers

in that day.

Now children are a blessing too, the fruit of His reward;

Verse 2

In days of youth, let us rejoice, be grateful to the Lord.


to God’s way.

Chorus:


in that day.

With healing in His wings, the Sun of Righteousness

shall stand,

Last Verse

All nations turn unto His way unless He strike the land.


to God’s way.

Chorus:


in that day.

Consider the Lilies

Hymn 99

Consider the lilies and how they grow, for they never toil or spin you know,

Verse 1

Yet Solomon in all his finery was never arrayed like one of these.

And look at the ravens up in the air,

for they never sow or gather there,

Verse 2

Yet your Father feeds them from day to day.

Are you not of far more worth than they?

If God clothes the grass of the field this way,

which lives and which dies in a single day,

Verse 3

If God feeds the birds of the heavens, too, will He not do even

more for you?

So therefore I say, take no anxious care,

for what you shall eat and what you shall wear,

Last Verse

But seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness,

and with all these things you shall be blessed.

Seek Ye First

Hymn 100

Seek ye first the Kingdom of God

and His righteousness,

Verse 1

And all these things shall be added unto you.

Allelu, alleluia.

Man shall not live by bread alone,

but by ev’ry word

Verse 2

That proceeds from the mouth of God.

Allelu, alleluia.

Ask, and it shall be given unto you.

Seek, and ye shall find.

Last Verse

Knock, and the door shall be opened unto you.

Allelu, alleluia.

Go Ye Therefore Into All the World

Hymn 101

Go ye therefore into all the world; preach the gospel

unto ev’ry one;

Verse 1

Teach all nations to observe all things

I have commanded you.

Baptize them into the Father’s name, in the Holy Spirit’s

and the Son’s;

Lo, I shall be with you to the end;

lo, I am with you alway.

Those who have believ’d and are baptized

shall be saved while others are condemn’d;

Verse 2

Then as for those who now do believe these signs

shall surely follow:

They shall cast out demons in My name, they shall not be hurt by deadly things;

And they shall lay hands upon the sick, and the sick

shall be made well.

Christ was taken up into the heav’ns after He had spoken all these words;

Last Verse

There His Father did receive Him and place Him at His right hand.

His disciples went out as He said; And they preach’d

the gospel ev’rywhere;

Christ worked with them and confirmed the word,

by those signs which followed them.

God Speaks to Us

Hymn 102

God speaks to us; by His great pow’r we’re led;

Verse 1

Let not your hearts become disquieted.

You trust in God; believe and trust in Me;

You trust in God; believe and trust in Me.

(repeat)

In God’s vast realm are many offices;

Verse 2

Were it not so, I surely would have said;

For I must go, a place for you prepare;

For I must go, a place for you prepare.

(repeat)

And when this place has been prepared for you,

Last Verse

I will return; with Me you shall be too;

So that where I am you may also be;

So that where I am you may also be.

(repeat)

Not Many Wise Men Now Are Called

Hymn 103

Not many wise men now are called,

not many noble brethren,

Verse 1

Not many mighty chosen ones, for you see your calling:

Sons of God, you are called, not because of greatness;

Even the wisdom of mankind is to God but foolish.

God chose the foolish of the world; He chose

the weak and base things;

Verse 2

He chose the things which are despised,

that no flesh should glory.


You who are called and now in Christ,

shall confound the mighty.

Even the foolishness of God, wiser by far than man is;

Last Verse

Even the weakness of our God, stronger far than man is.


Let them who glory boast in Christ,

not in their own greatness.

The Trumpet Shall Sound

Hymn 104

Behold, I show, I show you all a mystery:

Verse 1

We shall not sleep, but we shall all be changed.

In just a while, the twinkling of an eye,

you’ll see,

The trumpet shall sound, and we shall all be raised.

But thanks to God, who giveth us the victory

Chorus:

Through Christ the Lord, Eternal, Living One.

Always abound and do the work He’s given me,

Beloved of God and Christ, His chosen sons.

O death, O grave, where is your sting,

your victory?

Last Verse

The sting of death is sin, defined by law.

And when this mortal puts on immortality,

The trumpet shall sound, rejoice forevermore.

But thanks to God, who giveth us the victory

Chorus:

Through Christ the Lord, Eternal, Living One.

Always abound and do the work He’s given me,

Beloved of God and Christ, His chosen sons.

Ambassadors for Christ

Hymn 105

If anyone is in Christ, then he is a new creation;

Verse 1

The old has passed awayand all things are made new.

The ministry of our Christ, one of reconciliation,

Making peace with God the Father and with

all our brethren, too.

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors

and called to be God’s sons,

Chorus:

To declare His holy Kingdom, that His will on earth be done.

Be reconciled to God and let us commit our hearts and minds;

Ambassadors for Jesus Christ, the Savior of all mankind.

As fellow workers with Him, it’s the day of our salvation;

Verse 2

So let us not receive the grace of God in vain.

With purity and with love, let us serve our

Lord and Master;

As we press toward His Kingdom,

let us never be ashamed.



Chorus:




God said He’s dwelling with us, and He’s walking

with His people;

Last Verse

He promised He would guide and lead the path we’ve trod.

And now He’s dwelling in us, and we are His sons

and daughters;

For we are the holy temple of the everliving God.



Chorus:




If I Have Not Charity

Hymn 106

Though I speak with tongues of men,

though I speak as angels,

Verse 1

If I have not charity I am become as nothing.

I become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal;

With the gift of prophecy, still I am as nothing.

Though I know all mysteries, though I have all knowledge,

Verse 2

If I have not charity I am become as nothing.

Though I give all I possess, let my body burn;

If I have not charity, then I am as nothing.

Charity rejoiceth not in iniquity,

Verse 3

But rejoiceth in the truth; believes and bears all things;

Hopes all things; endures all things; never thinketh evil.

If I have not charity, then I am as nothing.

Whether there be prophecies, whether there be knowledge,

Last Verse

These shall likewise pass away, but charity remaineth.

Faith and hope and charity, all of these abide;

But among the three of these, charity is greatest.

Think on These Things

Hymn 107

Rejoice in the Lord always. I say, rejoice!

Verse 1

Let gentleness be seen by all, the Lord is near.

Don’t worry at all, but go to God in prayer.

Verse 2

Tell Him your needs and give Him thanks and find His peace.

The peace that transcends our ev’ry human thought

Verse 3

Will guard your heart and guard your mind

in Jesus Christ.

Whatever is true, is noble, always right,

Last Verse

Is lovely, pure and praiseworthy,

think on these things.

A Chosen Generation

Hymn 108

You’re a chosen generation, royal priesthood for His throne;

Verse 1

You’re a blessed and holy nation; you’re a people for His own.

So you may declare His praises,do what’s pleasing in His sight,

He has called you out of darkness to His glorious,

marv’llous light.

Once you were not calleda people in a world that’s gone astray;

Verse 2

Now you’ve heeded His great calling, showing forth His will and way.

You had not received the mercy

of Eternal God above;

Now you are the blessed receivers of His mercy

and His love.

You’re a chosen generation, royal priesthood for His throne;

Last Verse

You’re a blessed and holy nation; you’re a people for His own.

So you may declare His praises, do what’s pleasing in His sight,

He has called you out of darkness to His glorious,

marv’llous light.

The New Jerusalem

Hymn 109

When the judgment years are ended

and death is cast away,

Verse 1

The first heav’n and the first earth

in fire shall pass away.

From new heaven to new earth shall come

the new Jerusalem.

And the dwelling of the Father at last shall be with men.

Like a bride dressed for the bridegroom

the city of God shall be.

Verse 2

Her walls shall shine like jasper, of gold shall be her streets.

Her gates are twelve in number,

an angel at each one,

And each of her foundations is set with precious stones.

From the Father’s throne, a river as clear

as crystal flows,

Verse 3

And on its banks forever the tree of life shall grow.

Its leaves shall heal the nations, its fruit shall be for food.

And there shall be no more curse there,

but all shall be for good.

They shall need no sun by day there,

nor moon to shine by night,

Last Verse

For the glory of their God and the Lamb shall be its light.

His saints shall reign forever, from death they shall be free.

God will dwell among His people

for all eternity.

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Hymn 110

All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small,

Chorus:

All things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all.

Each little flow’r that opens, each little bird that sings,

Verse 1

He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings:


Chorus:


The purpleheaded mountain, the river running by,

Verse 2

The sunset, and the morning that brightens up the sky:


Chorus:


The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun,

Verse 3

The ripe fruits in the garden, He made them ev’ry one:


Chorus:


He gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell

Last Verse

How great is God Almighty who has made all things well:


Chorus:


Keep God’s Sabbath Holy

Hymn 111

God rested on the seventh day and created holy time.

Verse 1

A day of hope and healing that was made

for all of mankind.

So let us keep God’s Sabbath holy,

a day of worship and release,

Chorus:

As a shadow of what is to come, God’s government of peace.

Our Creator knows His people, those who

worship Him through time.

Verse 2

For He made a Sabbath covenant

and He made His Sabbath a sign.



Chorus:


Let us celebrate the Sabbath day, what it

pictures in God’s plan.

Verse 3

Man was not made for the Sabbath day; but the Sabbath day

for man.



Chorus:


For the people of our loving God

there remains a Sabbath rest.

Last Verse

An age of restoration, when all nations shall be blessed.



Chorus:


On the Sabbath Day

Hymn 112

On the Sabbath day, holy Sabbath day, happy day of rest,

Verse 1

Sing a song of thanks to Father God on high,

from whose hand we’re blessed.


from whose hand we’re blessed.

(repeat)

From the setting sun to the setting sun,

let your hearts rejoice.

Verse 2

Taste the goodness of a kingdom yet to come,

lift to God your voice.

Taste the goodness of a kingdom yet to come,

lift to God your voice.

(repeat)

Learn the word of God, learn the ways of God, and when day is done,

Verse 3

Strengthened, we will go to do the Father’s work

till the week is run.

Strengthened, we will go to do the Father’s work

till the week is run.

(repeat)

On the seventh day, holy seventh day,

we will meet again.

Last Verse


our eternal Friend.


our eternal Friend.

(repeat)

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Hymn 113

Come, ye thankful people, come, raise the song

of harvest home;

Verse 1

All is safely gathered in ere the winter storms begin;

God, our Maker, doth provide for our wants to be supplied;

Come to God’s own temple, come,

raise the song of harvest home.

All the blessings of the field, all the stores the gardens yield;

Verse 2

All the fruits in full supply, ripened ‘neath the summer sky;

All that spring, with bounteous hand,

scatters o’er the smiling land;

All that lib’ral autumn pours, from her rich

o’erflowing stores.

These to Thee, our God, we owe, source whence all our blessings flow,

Last Verse

And for these our souls shall raise grateful songs

of solemn praise.

Come, then, thankful people, come, raise the song

of harvest home;

Come to God’s own temple, come, raise the song

of harvest home.

May Your Blessing Be Upon Us

Hymn 114

Our Father may Your blessing be

upon us all eternally,

Verse 1

And as our Shepherd safely keep

us in Your fold as humble sheep.

O lift Your countenance, we pray, upon us all

this Sabbath day,

Verse 2

And always cause Your face to shine

on us, our God and King divine.

O let our lives Your way confess!

Extend to us Your graciousness,

Last Verse

And cause Your Spirit to increase

in us, that we may live in peace.

Everybody Worship

Hymn 115

Come! Now! Ev’rybody worship

with a prayer and song of praise!

Chorus:

Come! Now! Ev’rybody worship!

Worship God always!

Worship and remember to keep the Sabbath day.

Verse 1

Take a rest and think of God; put your work away!



Chorus:


Worship God always!

Worship and remember the Lord’s unending care,

Verse 2

Reaching out to love and help people everywhere!



Chorus:


Worship God always!

Worship and remember our blessings great and small.

Verse 3

Give to God an offering; show your thanks for all!



Chorus:


Worship God always!

Worship and remember how Jesus long ago

Verse 4

Taught us how to pray to God; something we should know!



Chorus:


Worship God always!

Worship and remember God’s special Holy Days,

Last Verse

Showing us the plan of God, teaching us His way!



Chorus:


Worship God always!

As for Me and My House

Hymn 116

As for me and my house, we will serve You,

Lord, forever!

Verse 1

Just as our father Abraham, we also shall obey.

For in truth and spirit we’ll serve only You above;

We know You want to bless us all

with everlasting love.

In our hearts and minds, Lord, You already have a home.

At Your return our family will become Your very own.

In Your mercy, Father, You revealed to us Your plan:

Verse 2

You gave the way to peace and life

for sinful, mortal man.

Down through all the ages, Your true faithful

have held fast.

Your holy way of life was made with clear intent to last.

So much pain and suff’ring, O so few will do the right;

Come quickly, Lord, deliver us, O now please

send back the Light.

As for me and my house, we will serve You,

Lord, forever!

Last Verse

As faithful fathers honored You,

we also shall obey.

Daily we look for Your coming, watchfully we wait;

True blessings come in Your time,

never early, never late.

In our hearts and minds, Lord, You already have a home.

Please bless this family and help us to grow into Your own.

Now Thank We All Our God

Hymn 117

Now thank we all our God with hearts and

hands and voices,

Verse 1

Who wondrous things hath done, in whom His Church rejoices,

Who from our mothers’ arms hath blessed us on our way

With countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.

O may this bounteous God through all our lives be near us,

Verse 2

With ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us,

And keep us in His grace, and guide us when perplexed,

And free us from all ills in this world and the next.

All praise and thanks to God, the Father, now be given,

Last Verse

The Son, the One who reigns with Him in highest heaven,

The one Eternal God, whom earth and heav’n adore;

For thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore.

Search Me, O God

Hymn 118

Search me, O God, and know my heart today;

Verse 1

Try me, O Savior, know my thoughts, I pray.

See if there be some wicked way in me;

Cleanse me from ev’ry sin, and set me free.

I praise You, Lord, for cleansing me from sin;

Verse 2

Fulfill Your Word and make me pure within.

Fill me with zeal, where once I lived in shame;

Grant my desire to magnify Your name.

Lord, take my life, and make it wholly Thine;

Last Verse

Fill my whole heart with Your great love divine.

Take all my will, my passion, self and pride;

Lead me, O Lord; I pray in me abide.

Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord

Hymn 119

Teach me Thy way, O Lord, teach me Thy way!

Verse 1

Thy guiding grace afford, teach me Thy way!

Help me to walk aright, more by faith, less by sight;

Lead me with Thy true light, teach me Thy way!

When I am sad at heart, teach me Thy way!

Verse 2

When earthly joys depart, teach me Thy way!

In hours of loneliness, in times of sore distress,

In failure or success, teach me Thy way!

When doubts and fears arise, teach me Thy way!

Verse 3

When storm clouds fill the skies,

teach me Thy way!

Shine thru the cloud and rain, thru sorrow, toil and pain;

Make Thou my pathway plain, teach me Thy way!

Long as my life shall last, teach me Thy way!

Last Verse

Where-e’er my lot be cast, teach me Thy way!

Until the race is run, until the journey’s done,

Until the crown is won, teach me Thy way!

We Hope in Your Mercy

Hymn 120

We hope in Your mercy, we hope in Your word.

Verse 1

You take pleasure in all those who fear You,

in those who hope in the Lord.

Your eye is upon us. You strengthen the heart.

Verse 2

We’re made glad by the hope of salvation,

which sets the faithful apart.

When sorrows surround us, when evil is near,

Last Verse

We rejoice in the hope of Your glory,

and wait until You appear.

As the Deer

Hymn 121

As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after You.

Verse 1

You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship You.

You alone are my strength, my shield; to You alone

may my spirit yield.

Chorus:


You’re my friend and You are my brother,

even though You are a King.

Verse 2

I love You more than any other, so much more than anything.



Chorus:


I want You more than gold or silver,

only You can satisfy.

Last Verse

You alone are the real joy giver, and the apple of my eye.



Chorus:


Great Is the Lord

Hymn 122

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised

Verse 1

In the city of our God, upon His holy hill.

Zion is God’s city; peace is in the land.

Christ rules the nations; His kingdom is at hand!

Let us rejoice! Our King has come to reign!

Verse 2

He will judge with righteousness,

the Faithful One and True!

Glory, Alleluia unto Christ our King!

Behold our Savior! Of His great pow’r we sing!

Worship the Lord, present yourself to Him,

Last Verse

Hail the Lamb who is our light; pay homage to His name!

Look within the city, there shall be no strife.

Enter, you faithful, known from the Book of Life.

Wake, My Heart

Hymn 123

Wake, my lute, oh wake, my harp,

I will awaken the dawn

Verse 1

And sing the great Eternal’s praises

from this hour on.

Wake, my heart, oh wake, my heart, I will arise and sing,

Declare the glory of His name to ev’ry living thing.

Ev’ry land must hear the word, all of the world must know.

Verse 2

The King will come and save His people

from the time of woe.

Knowledge of His righteous ways

over the earth shall be

As deep and wide and wondrous

as the waters of the sea.

Then the blind at last shall see, then all the deaf shall hear,

Verse 3

The dumb shall sing, the lame man shall go

leaping like a deer.

Then the desert shall rejoice, blossoming as the rose,

For waters shall burst forth and gladden ev’rything

that grows.

Then the dead in Christ shall rise, God will awaken His own.

Last Verse

Together we shall reign on earth before

Christ’s glorious throne.

All the earth at last shall know, all of the nations shall see

An age of love and joy and light and peace and harmony.

Our Thanks, O God, for Parents

Hymn 124

Our thanks, O God, for parents who follow in Your way,

Verse 1

And who, with glad and trusting hearts, exalt You ev’ry day.

Our thanks, O God, for parents who show, by word and deed,

Verse 2

Commitment to Your will and plan, and

Your commandments heed.

Our thanks, O God, for parents who on their knees in prayer,

Verse 3

In spite of all life’s toil and care, find strength

and wisdom there.

How blessed are the children who in their parents see

Last Verse

The tender Fatherlove of God, and true to Him will be.

God of Grace and God of Glory

Hymn 125

God of grace and God of glory,

on Thy people pour Thy pow’r;

Verse 1

Crown Thine ancient Church’s story; bring her bud

to glorious flow’r;

Grant us wisdom; grant us courage,

for the facing of this hour,for the facing of this hour.

Lo! The hosts of evil ‘round us

scorn Thy Christ, assail His ways!

Verse 2

From the fears that long have bound us,

free our hearts to faith and praise.


for the living of these days,for the living of these days.

Set our feet on lofty places; gird our lives that they may be

Last Verse

Armored with all Christlike graces

in the fight to set men free.


that we fail not man nor Thee, that we fail not man nor Thee.

Men and Children Everywhere

Hymn 126

Men and children everywhere, with sweet music fill the air!

Verse 1

Nations, come, your voices raise to the Lord in hymns of praise!

Join the angel song; all the worlds to Him belong!

Holy, holy, to our God all glory be!

Chorus:

Morning, evening, bless His name, skies with

crimson clouds aflame,

Verse 2

Rainbow arch, His covenant sign,

countless stars by night that shine!

Through His far domain, love is king

where He doth reign!


Chorus:

Storm and flood and ocean’s roar,

breakers crashing on the shore,

Last Verse

Waterfalls that never sleep, towering mountain,

canyon deep,

Tell ye forth His might, Lord of life and truth and right!


Chorus:

We Will Glorify

Hymn 127

We will glorify the King of Kings;

we will glorify the Lamb.

Verse 1

We will glorify the Lord of Lords,

who is the great I AM.

The Eternal reigns in majesty; we will bow before His throne.

Verse 2

We will worship Him in righteousness,

we will worship Him alone.

He is Lord of heaven, Lord of earth;

He is Lord of all who live.

Verse 3

He is Lord above the universe;

all praise to Him we give.

Hallelujah to the King of Kings; hallelujah to the Lamb.

Last Verse

Hallelujah to the Lord of Lords, who is the great I AM.

Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

Hymn 128

Glorious things of thee are spoken,

Zion, city of our God;

Verse 1

He, whose Word cannot be broken, formed thee

for His own abode;

On the Rock of Ages founded, what can shake thy sure repose?

With salvation’s walls surrounded, thou mayest

smile at all thy foes.

See, the streams of living waters, springing from eternal love,

Verse 2

Well supply thy sons and daughters,

and all fear of want remove;

Who can faint, while such a river ever flows their thirst to assuage?

Grace which like the Lord, the Giver, never fails

from age to age.

Round each habitation hov’ring, see the cloud and fire appear,

Last Verse

For a glory and a cov’ring, showing that the Lord is near!

Glorious things of thee are spoken,

Zion city of our God;

He, whose Word cannot be broken, formed thee

for His own abode.

How Great Thou Art

Hymn 129

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder

Verse 1

Consider all the works Thy hands have made,

I see the stars I hear the mighty thunder,

Thy pow’r throughout the universe displayed.

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee:

Chorus:

How great Thou art! How great Thou art!



When through the woods and forest glades I wander

Verse 2

And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees,

When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur,

And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze.


Chorus:




And when I think that God, His Son not sparing,

Verse 3

Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in,

That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,

He bled and died to take away my sin.


Chorus:




When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation;

Last Verse

When He returns, what joy shall fill my heart!

Then I shall bow in humble adoration,

And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art.


Chorus:




To God Be the Glory

Hymn 130

To God be the glory; great things He hath done!

Verse 1

So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,

Who yielded His life, an atonement for sin,

And opened the lifegate that all may go in.

Praise the Lord; praise the Lord;

let the earth hear His voice!

Chorus:


let the people rejoice!

O come to the Father through Jesus the Son,

And give Him the glory; great things He hath done!

O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood!

Verse 2

To ev’ry believer the promise of God;

The vilest offender who truly repents,

That moment from Jesus a pardon is sent.



Chorus:





Great things He hath taught us; great things He hath done!

Last Verse

And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;

But purer and higher and greater will be

Our wonder, the vict’ry when Jesus we see.



Chorus:





O Worship the King

Hymn 131

O worship the King, all glorious above!

Verse 1

O gratefully sing His power and His love!

Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days,

Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.

O tell of His might! O sing of His grace!

Verse 2

His garment is light, His canopy is space.

His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,

And dark is His path on the wings of the storm.

Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite?

Verse 3

It breathes in the air; it shines in the light;

It streams from the hills; it descends to the plain,

And sweetly distils in the dew and the rain.

Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,

Last Verse

In Thee do we trust, nor find Thee to fail;

Thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end,

Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer and Friend!

How Good and How Pleasant

Hymn 132

How good and how pleasant for brethren to dwell

Verse 1

Together in unity, so David did tell;

Like beautiful music, a breathtaking view,

Like most precious ointment, like fresh morning dew

That descended on the mountains

of Zion long before;

God commanded a blessing of life forevermore.

How good and how pleasant for brethren to be

Chorus:

Dwelling safely together in sweet harmony.

Now Jesus was praying with fervent desire

Verse 2

That all who believe in His great name might be one.

With voices united, together we stand,

At peace with the Heavenly Father and Son.

When we come into the knowledge and unity of God,

And we grow and we follow the steps that Jesus trod,


Chorus:


Chorus:

One body, one spirit, one Lord and one faith,

Last Verse

One holy Creator God, the Father of all;

One baptism picturing life evermore,

One hope and salvation, just as we are called.

Like the dew that had descended from

Zion long before,

God commanded a blessing of life forevermore.


Chorus:


We Are God’s People

Hymn 133

We are God’s people, the chosen of the Lord,

Verse 1

Led by His Spirit, established by His Word;

Our cornerstone is Christ alone,

and strong in Him we stand;

O let us live transparently, and walk heart to heart

and hand in hand.

We are God’s loved ones, the Bride of Christ our Lord,

Verse 2

For we have known it, the love of God outpoured;

Now let us learn how to return the gift of love once giv’n;

O let us share each joy and care, and live with a zeal that

pleases heav’n.

We are the Body of which the Lord is Head,

Verse 3

Called to obey Him, now risen from the dead;

He wills us be a family diverse yet truly one;

O let us give our gifts to God, and so shall His work

on earth be done.

We are a temple, the Spirit’s dwelling place,

Last Verse

Formed in great weakness, a cup to hold God’s grace;

We die alone, for on its own, each ember loses fire;

Yet joined in one the flame burns on to give

warmth and light and to inspire.

Glory to Thy Name

Hymn 134

I will extol Thee, my God and King adore;

Verse 1

And bless Thy name, O Lord, from now and evermore.

How just and true Thy ways, Lord, O King of ev’ry age.

How just and true Thy ways, forever

glory to Thy name.

Who shall not fear Thee and glorify Thy name,

Verse 2

And worship Thee, O Lord, through this and ev’ry age?

Thy mighty deeds and judgments

in righteousness revealed;

Thy mercy lasts forevermore, we glorify Thee, Lord.

Saints in Thy splendor shall give Thee

thanks and praise;

Verse 3

Declare Thy greatness, Thy wondrous works proclaim.

Thy Kingdom and Thy power in love reigneth over men.

Let all the nations, ev’ry angel, bless Thy holy name.

Thy name I bless, Lord, my King, forevermore.

Last Verse

King of all ages, all nations Thee adore.

For Thou alone art holy, Thy goodness

pours forth fame;

O Lord, our God, and King forever,

glory to Thy name.

Great God Who Made the Universe

Hymn 135

Great God who made the universe and

knows the stars by name,

Verse 1

Who set the sun and moon and all the planets

in their frame,

Who made a billion galaxies and scattered them

through space,

Who made a jewel and called it earth

and gave it honored place.

He made the day, He made the night,

He made the wind that blows,

Verse 2

He made the sky, He made the land,

He made the rain and snow,

He made the mountains and the plains,

He made the shining seas,

He blessed the earth with greenery

and shaded it with trees.

All living things on earth He made, yes, ev’ry beast

that breathes,

Verse 3

The birds that frolic in the sky, the whales that sport at sea,

All cattle and all creeping things,

all creatures great and small,

And then a man and woman with dominion o’er them all.

The seventh day He made a time of rest

for God and man

Verse 4

That we might ever mindful be of His eternal plan.

Why did God labor mightily to make the earth we see?

To give a cradle to all life and grow His family.

When Christ shall come to earth again,

and curses shall be done,

Last Verse

And beautiful as earth was made,

it shall again become,

But even still more beautiful new heav’n and earth shall be,

And God at last shall dwell with men

for all eternity.

Let All Things Now Living

Hymn 136

Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving

Verse 1

To God the Creator triumphantly raise,

Who fashioned and made us, protected and stayed us,

Who guideth us on to the end of our days.

His banners are o’er us, His light goes before us,

A pillar of fire shining forth in the night,

‘Til shadows have vanished and darkness is banished,

As forward we travel from light into light.

His law He enforces: the stars in their courses,

Last Verse

And sun in its orbit, obediently shine;

The hills and the mountains, the rivers and fountains,

The deeps of the ocean proclaim Him divine.

We, too, should be voicing our love and rejoicing;

With glad adoration a song let us raise,

‘Til all things now living unite in thanksgiving

To God in the highest, hosanna and praise!

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Hymn 137

Praise, my soul, the King of heaven,

to His feet thy tribute bring;

Verse 1

Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,

who like thee His praise should sing?

Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King!

Praise Him for His grace and favor

to our fathers in distress;

Verse 2

Praise Him, still the same forever,

slow to chide, and swift to bless;

Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in His faithfulness!

Fatherlike, He tends and spares us;

well our feeble frame He knows;

Verse 3

In His hands He gently bears us,

rescues us from all our foes;

Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely as His mercy flows!

Frail as summer’s flow’r we flourish;

blows the wind and it is gone;

Last Verse

But, while mortals rise and perish,

God endures unchanging on;

Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the high Eternal One!

Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty

Hymn 138

Praise ye the Lord, the Almighty,

the King of creation!

Verse 1

O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health

and salvation!

All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near;

Join me in glad adoration!

Praise ye the Lord, who o’er all things

so wondrously reigneth,

Verse 2

Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!

Hast thou not seen how thy desires e’er have been

Granted in what He ordaineth?

Praise ye the Lord, who with marvelous wisdom

hath made thee!

Verse 3

Decked thee with health, and with loving hand

guided and stayed thee;

How oft in grief hath not He

brought thee relief,

Spreading His wings for to shade thee?

Praise ye the Lord, O let all that is in me

adore Him!

Last Verse

All that hath life and breath, come now, with praises

before Him!

Let the Amen sound from His people again;

Gladly for aye we adore Him.

Be Now My Vision

Hymn 139

Be now my vision, O God of my heart;

Verse 1

Nothing surpasses the love You impart.

You my best thought, by day or by night,

Waking or sleeping, Your presence my light.

Be now my wisdom, and be my true word;

Verse 2

I’m ever with You and You with me, Lord.

You my great Father, O help me to see

Now and forever Your child I will be.

Riches I need not, nor life’s empty praise,

Last Verse

You, my inheritance, now and always;

You and You only are first in my heart,

Great God my treasure let me never depart.

All Hail the Power

Hymn 140

All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name!

Let angels prostrate fall;

Verse 1

Behold the royal diadem, and crown Him Lord of all;

Behold the royal diadem, and crown Him Lord of all!

(repeat)

Ye chosen seed of Israel’s race, ye who did hear the call,

Verse 2

Praise Him who saves you by His grace,

and crown Him Lord of all;

Praise Him who saves you by His grace,

and crown Him Lord of all!

(repeat)

Let ev’ry kindred, ev’ry tribe, on this terrestrial ball,

Verse 3

To Him all majesty ascribe, and crown Him Lord of all;

To Him all majesty ascribe, and crown Him Lord of all!

(repeat)

O that, with yonder angel throng,

we at His feet may fall!

Last Verse

We’ll join the everlasting song, and crown Him Lord of all;

We’ll join the everlasting song, and crown Him Lord of all!

(repeat)

The Prophet Has Written

Hymn 141

Isaiah the prophet has written of old

how God’s holy kingdom shall come.

Verse 1

The Son will return in His righteousness;

all nations will gather to Him.

His rule will be just, He will help all the needy;

Holy and faithful is He.

In that day the Lord will assemble the scattered

from each of the wingsof the earth.

The beasts of the kingdom shall peacefully dwell,

and children will not be afraid.

Last Verse

The calf and the lion a child will lead;

the leopard will rest with the kid;

For nothing shall hurt or destroy on His mountain;

all will live safely in peace.

The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of God as the waters that cover the seas.

Be at Rest Child of God

Hymn 142

The lilies of the field grow, they labor not nor spin;

Verse 1

The Father clothes them splendidly,

He tends them as a friend.

Yet child of God, you’re troubled,

you worry for your life;

Just take your faith beyond your fears to Him,

the Lord who provides.

Be at rest, child of God; don’t worry any more;

Chorus:

For those who wait and trust in God

shall like mighty eagles soar.

Look to God, the Father of love, to His Word and

righteous Kingdom;

Live today with confidence and hope;

trust the God of our salvation!

We all are called as God’s sons, and told to count the cost;

Last Verse

Each day the Father comfort gives,

tho’ we’re by trials tossed.

We’re seeking first His Kingdom,

and all its righteous ness,

With hope and trust in peace to come,

our faith is in His rest!

Be at rest, child of God; don’t worry any more;

Chorus:

For those who wait and trust in God

shall like mighty eagles soar.

Look to God, the Father of love, to His Word and

righteous Kingdom;

Live today with confidence and hope;

trust the God of our salvation!

Be Not Afraid My People

Hymn 143

Be not afraid; be not afraid, My people.

Verse 1

I am your God who watches over you.

I do not sleep, and neither will I slumber.

Sons, be not afraid of man, be ye not afraid.

What can man do to those whom I love so?

Verse 2

What can man do to those who fear My name?

I am the Lord, protecting you from danger;

Though the mountains quake and roar, be ye not afraid.

I will return, with Me ye shall be always.

Last Verse

My steadfast love, shall not depart from you.

I am the God of Abraham and Jacob;

Lift your heads, redemption’s near,

be ye not afraid.

All Must Be Well

Hymn 144

Through the love of Christ our Savior,

all will be well.

Verse 1

Free and changeless is His favor, all, all is well.

Precious is the blood that bought us, perfect is the grace that freed us,

Strong the hand stretched out to shield us,

all must be well.

Though we pass through tribulation,

all will be well.

Verse 2

Ours is such a full salvation, all, all is well.

Happy still in God confiding; fruitful, if in Christ abiding;

Holy through God’s Spirit guiding,

all must be well.

We expect a bright tomorrow; all will be well.

Last Verse

Faith can sing through days of sorrow,

all, all is well.

On our Father’s love relying, and our ev’ry need supplying;

For in living, or in dying, all must be well.

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Hymn 145

I sing the mighty pow’r of God, that made the mountains rise,

Verse 1

That spread the flowing seas abroad, and built

the lofty skies.

I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day;

The moon shines full at His command,

and all the stars obey.

I sing the goodness of the Lord, that filled

the earth with food;

Verse 2

He formed the creatures with His word, and then proclaimed them good.

Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed,

where-e’er I turn my eye:

If I survey the ground I tread or gaze upon the sky!

There’s not a plant or flow’r below, but makes

Thy glories known,

Last Verse

And clouds arise and tempests blow,

by order from Thy throne;

While all that borrows life from Thee

is ever in Thy care,

And ev’rywhere that man can be,

Thou, God, art present there.

In Days of Old

Hymn 146

In days of old the prophets told

Messiah would appear,

Verse 1

From Jesse’s root a Branch would grow,

God’s Kingdom it would bear.

A mighty King would come and free

His people from captivity,

And rule the nations with a rod of iron and of fear.

So no one knew until the shepherds

heard the angels sing,

Verse 2

A baby born that autumn day was Israel’s promised king.

He grew into His ministry, He taught with great authority,

And gave His life to pay the price

of mankind’s wandering.

Was this the great Messiah then,

was this the Son of Man?

Verse 3

Instead of Judah’s lion God had sent a humble lamb,

From sin He set all people free, from death He rose triumphantly,

And then ascended into heav’n to sit at God’s right hand.

Oh, come again, Lord Jesus, but this time with pow’r and might,

Last Verse

For darkness overwhelms the earth, now come and bring Your light,

Oh, come to us, Immanuel, oh, come and with Your people dwell,

And rule the world with equity, with love and truth and right.

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Hymn 147

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father,

Verse 1

There is no shadow of turning with Thee;

Thou changest not, Thy compassions,

they fail not;

As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.

Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!

Chorus:

Morning by morning new mercies I see;

All I have needed Thy hand hath provided.

Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,

Verse 2

Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,

Join with all nature in manifold witness

To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.


Chorus:




Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,

Last Verse

Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;

Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,

Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!


Chorus:




God Is Calling Children

Hymn 148

God is calling children to His royal fam’ly,

Verse 1

Sharing in His blessings, living in His love.

Make Your children wiser, make Your children purer,

Verse 2

Make us like our Father, living in His love.

Help us live more simply, teach us to teach others,

Verse 3

Help us come out of this world, living in Your love.

We can live forever, helping all God’s children,

Last Verse

Building in His Kingdom, living in His love.

God Our Father, Christ Our Brother

Hymn 149

God of glory, God of power, Mighty and Eternal One;

Verse 1

Is revealed to us these last days as the Father by His Son.

God our Father! Christ our Brother!

God has planned for us to be

Chorus:

Sons forever in His Kingdom, His eternal family.

Jesus, Son of God, Messiah, left His awesome heav’nly throne;

Verse 2

Lived and died as God and man,

all human sinners to atone.



Chorus:


God, in love and great compassion

views us all most tenderly.

Verse 3

Shows us mercy, gives us power,

and from sin He sets us free.



Chorus:


With returning of Messiah, Priest with kingly diadem,

Last Verse

God begins the final steps to reconcile all men to Him.



Chorus:


Seek You First the Kingdom of God

Hymn 150

Seek you first the Kingdom of God

and all His righteousness.

Verse 1

All these things He’ll add to you,

and He will richly bless.

Ask, and it shall be given; seek, and you shall find;

Knock, and it shall be opened; our God is gracious and kind.

Seek you first the Kingdom of God

and all His righteousness.

All these things He’ll add to you,

and He will richly bless.

Serve the Lord with perfect heart

and with a willing mind.

Verse 2

Listen now and do your part; seek Him and you shall find.

You, the Lord has chosen; do the Work; be strong;

Build your house for His temple;

to God salvation belongs.

Serve the Lord with perfect heart

and with a willing mind.

Listen now and do your part; seek Him and you shall find.

Seek the Lord while He may be found,

and call while He is near.

Last Verse

Turn to Him, forsake your way, and He will surely hear.

For His thoughts are not our thoughts,

nor His ways our ways.

God will mercif’lly pardon and bless us all of our days.

Seek the Lord while He may be found,

and call while He is near.

Turn to Him, forsake your way, and He will surely hear.

All Glory, Laud and Honor

Hymn 151

All glory, laud and honor to Thee, Redeemer, King,

Verse 1

To whom the lips of children make loud hosannas ring!

Thou art the King of Isr’el, Thou David’s royal Son,

Who in the Lord’s name comest, the King

and blessed One.

The company of angels are praising Thee on high,

Verse 2

And mortal men and all things created make reply.

The people of the Hebrews with psalms before Thee went;

Our praise and prayer and anthems

before Thee we present.

To Thee, before Thy passion, they sang their hymns of praise;

Last Verse

To Thee, now high exalted, our melody we raise.

Thou didst accept their praises; accept the praise we bring,

Who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King.

Go Into the World

Hymn 152

Go into the world, and preach to ev’ry nation.

Verse 1

Teach all people to obey what He has commanded.

Baptize His disciples; they shall be God’s sons,

And so He shall be with us, forever to the end.

Go into the world, and live by His example.

Verse 2

You shall be a light to all, like a sparkling city.

Grow as His disciples; you shall be God’s sons,


Go into the world, and be a faithful witness.

Last Verse

Strive to live by ev’ry word ‘til we are perfected.

God will give His Spirit; we shall be God’s sons,


Suffer the Children

Hymn 153

Suffer the children to come unto Me.

Verse 1

Don’t forbid them, of such is the Kingdom of God.

These are the words of our Savior and King

As He lifted them up in His arms, blessing them.

Suffer the children, permit them to come;

Chorus:

Open your arms to your own little ones.

Suffer the children, they’re blest from above;

Let not one day pass by without showing your love.

Suffer the children, and teach them of God,

Verse 2

When you sit in your home, when you walk by the way.

Teach them of judgment, of mercy and faith,

When they lie down to sleep, when they rise up each day.


Chorus:




Suffer the children, become childlike too.

Last Verse

Be converted, love God as the little ones do.

Humble and trusting, believing are they;

Be God’s children and heirs to His Kingdom that day.


Chorus:




Creator God, the Mighty One

Hymn 154

Creator God, the Mighty One

gave ruling power to Christ His Son;

Verse 1

Who by His word the sea was stilled, and by His pow’r

the sick were healed.

Merciful God, enthroned above,

wellspring of bountiful, endless love,

Verse 2

Grants us His favor to be free

from just rewards for evil deeds.

Eternal God, who longs to save, promises victory

o’er the grave,

Verse 3

And sets a course for all to see

how they might live eternally.

Almighty God, our change o’ersee.

Move our vain hearts to what they should be.

Last Verse

And through Your love and pow’r decree

our sonship in Your family.

God So Loved the World

Hymn 155

God so loved the world that He sent His only Son,

Verse 1

That whosoever believeth in Him

will have life forevermore.

God so loved the world that He gave the Bread of Life,

Verse 2

That whosoever partakes of His Life

is sustained forevermore.

God so loved the world that He drew us to the Vine,

Verse 3

That whosoever abideth in Him

will bear fruit forevermore.

God so loved the world that He glorified His Son,

Last Verse

That whosoever believeth in Him

will be one forevermore.

The One Whom the Father Sends

Hymn 156

All of the earth rejoice! For our Lord will give you rest.

Verse 1

Far from the north He will come

and shine from east to west.

Then shall the righteous rise, and the clouds will roll and flee

To the Mount they will come and ev’ry eye will see

That His Kingdom shall contain

none that will offend,

Chorus:

For our Lord Messiah reigns, the One whom

the Father sends!

Birds on the wind come ride; let your cries around you ring

Verse 2

Down to the valley wide, to find the vanquished king;

There did his armies fall, and his mighty warriors cease

There the world bowed down to bring God’s earth its peace.

And His Kingdom shall contain


Chorus:


the Father sends!

Then shall His people come to their land of Israel;

Verse 3

Back from the nations’ pride, and back from where they fell

Into His cov’nant law, and His Word

which makes them free

Drawn by Christ the Door thru which they’ll come to see

That His Kingdom shall contain


Chorus:


the Father sends!

Nations will then come near and seek the Light alone

Last Verse

Drawn by the waters clear that flow beneath His throne.

See what His Word has done in a land of peace and calm

So His rule will spread thru ev’ry home and farm.

And His Kingdom shall contain


Chorus:


the Father sends!

By This Shall All Men Know

Hymn 157

A new commandment I will give,

to magnify the way to live;

Verse 1

Love each other as you do, with the love I’ve given you.

And by this shall all men know, all around the world

you’ll show,

Chorus:

That you are My disciples, you’re My sister and My brother;

And by this shall all men know, ev’ry friend and ev’ry foe,

That you are My disciples if you love one another.

Not called to be lukewarm or cold, but zealous like the men of old;

Verse 2

Do the will of God above; grow in His eternal love.


you’ll show,

Chorus:




I give my life for all mankind, and call you at this special time;

Last Verse

Do the work and feed the flock; build your house upon the Rock.


you’ll show,

Chorus:




The God of Abraham

Hymn 158

The God of Abraham, sing praises to His name,

Verse 1

Who was, and is, and is to be, and still the same!

The one eternal God, formed all that now appears.

The First, the Last; beyond all thought His timeless years!

His Spirit flowing free, high surging where it will;

Verse 2

In prophet’s word He spoke of old,

He’s speaking still.

Established is His law, and changeless it shall stand.

Engraved upon the human heart,

on sea or land.

The God whom Abra’m praised

still works with us today.

Last Verse

He was, and is, and is to be our God always.

And when His Kingdom comes, with Abraham we will sing;

The praises of our God through all the earth shall ring.

Praise the Lord

Hymn 159

Praise the Lord, our God in heaven,

ruling from His throne on high;

Verse 1

Thunders, lightnings, sea of crystal,

ever veiled from mortal eye.

Angels praising, voices raising, to the great Eternal One

High enthroned in rainbow splendor,

brighter than the noonday sun.

Praise the Lord, our great Creator,

stretching forth a mighty hand;

Verse 2

Fiery suns and distant planets, moving all at His command.

Tempests roaring, mountains soaring,

witness to His pow’r and might;

All the pomp and pride of nations

are as nothing in His sight.

Praise the Lord, our loving Shepherd,

calling to His flock by name;

Last Verse

Guarding from the wolf and stranger,

watching o’er the weak and lame.

Gently chiding, firmly guiding, leading thro’ the dark and cold;

Bringing sheep of every pasture to the one eternal fold.

There Is Joy In My Heart

Hymn 160

There is joy in my heart knowing Christ will come again,

Verse 1


(repeat)

He will rule the earth with blessings for all men,

and there’s joy, yes, there’s joy in my heart.

Shout the news to all nations that Christ will come again,

Verse 2

Shout the news to all nations that Christ will come again,

(repeat)

All the world must know man’s time is at an end,

Shout the news, shout the news, shout the news.

Oh, the trumpet will call out when Christ shall come again,

Verse 3

Oh, the trumpet will call out when Christ shall come again,

(repeat)

With a glorious shout from heaven He’ll descend,

Oh, the trumpet will call when He comes.

Saints and angels will sing when the Christ will come again,

Verse 4

Saints and angels will sing when the Christ will come again,

(repeat)

Alleluia to our Lord Omnipotent,

Saints and angels will sing when He comes.

There’ll be peace in the whole world

when Christ will come again,

Verse 5

There’ll be peace in the whole world

when Christ will come again,

(repeat)

For a thousand years, then God shall dwell with men,

There’ll be peace in the world when He comes.


Last Verse


(repeat)

He will rule the earth with blessings for all men,

And there’s joy, yes, there’s joy in my heart.

From the Realms of Unseen Glory

Hymn 161

From the realms of unseen glory,

Jesus came to earth below,

Verse 1

To a world of hate and anguish the Creator’s love to show.

He laid down a life eternal to assume the form of man,

To a world of helpless sinners He reveal’d a wondrous plan.

As a Lamb is led to slaughter, He was offer’d up to death,

Verse 2

All our sins He gladly carried, even to His final breath.

So shall angels bring Him honor,

and in praise their voices ring,

So the saints shall kneel before Him

when the earth receives its King.

As the splendor of the heavens when the sun

shines forth in might,

Last Verse

In the Kingdom of our Father shall the righteous

shine as bright.

Everlasting are the blessings the Creator has in store.

Everlasting are the pleasures to be ours forevermore.

We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer

Hymn 162

We praise Thee, O God, our Redeemer, Creator;

Verse 1

In grateful devotion our tribute we bring.

We lay it before Thee; we kneel and adore Thee;

We bless Thy holy name, glad praises we sing.

We worship Thee, God of our fathers,

we bless Thee;

Verse 2

Through life’s storm and tempest our Guide

hast Thou been.

When perils o’ertake us, escape Thou wilt make us,

And with Thy help, O Lord, our battles we win.

With voices united our praises we offer;

Last Verse

To Thee, great Eternal, glad anthems we raise.

Thy strong arm will guide us; our God is beside us;

To Thee, our great Redeemer, forever be praise.

At One With God

Hymn 163

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us all;

Verse 1

Now our High Priest has risen and lives.

He has shown us His mercy and wonderful love;

He is faithful and just to forgive.

We rejoice with our God through our Lord, Jesus Christ;

Chorus:

Reconciled by the death of His Son.

We are bought with a price, and we’re saved by His life;

By His grace, we’re at peace and at one.

We’re Christ’s holy brethren, at one with our Lord;

Verse 2

We believe and shall not be ashamed.

And our Captain has justified, made us at one;

And true liberty can be proclaimed.

We rejoice with our God through our Lord,

Jesus Christ;

Chorus:




Christ entered the holy place once for our sins;

Last Verse

He has opened a new, living way.

To the Holy of Holies, God’s heavenly throne,

We can now come before Him each day.

We rejoice with our God through our Lord,

Jesus Christ;

Chorus:




For I Am Called by Your Name

Hymn 164

Oh Lord, I ask, remember me

that I may walk in conscience free.

Verse 1

Your way its wisdom does impart.

Your words put joy in to my heart.

For I am called by Your name;Oh Lord, God of hosts,

I am called by Your name.

Chorus:

At times beset by troubles drear,

I want my Shepherd’s voice to hear.

Verse 2

Redeem me from the darkest grip of Satan’s wrath

and lying lip.

For I am called by Your name; Oh Lord, God of hosts,


Chorus:

When days are filled with woe and strife,

keep vision clear. Eternal life

Last Verse

Lies just ahead where no man can remove me from

Your loving hand.

For I am called by Your name; Oh Lord, God of hosts,


Chorus:

All Things Work Together

Hymn 165

Joseph, son of Isr’el, was by his brothers sold;

Verse 1

Caused by jealous envy of what his dreams foretold.

Then, far from home in servitude and

into prison’s dread,

Through it all young Joseph was by his Creator led.

All things work together, all things work for good;

Chorus:

To God’s loving children called according to His Word.

Jesus’ own disciple betrayed his Master’s love;

Verse 2

Thirty coins of silver did buy Messiah’s blood.

A night and day of torment, a death too hard to know;

Seemed as though all hope was gone

until the stone was rolled.


Chorus:


In this life there’s sorrow and all too often pain,

Verse 3

But these things shall fade away as we begin to reign.

One hundredfold He gives us for things we give for Him;

His great joy and familyand life that never ends.


Chorus:


Joseph, we remember, was Egypt’s greatest one;

Last Verse

Jesus, firstborn Son of God, is by His Father’s throne.

Now, none of life’s displeasures should ever be compared

To the endless glory God has for us to share.


Chorus:


Rejoice, Be at One

Hymn 166

I will proclaim that holy time when all God’s servants

shall rejoice!

Verse 1

I will declare that future day when mankind’s foe

will be led away!

At one with God, at one with God! Rejoice! Rejoice,

be at one with God!

Chorus:

God will reveal the wicked one and chain him for a thousand years.

Verse 2

God will bring forth His glorious rest, and all the world

will know peace at last!


be at one with God!

Chorus:

We only see it dimly now, but from God’s Word

we learn His plan.

Last Verse

No more deception, no more fear!

God speed that day for ev’ry man!


be at one with God!

Chorus:

God Will See Us Through

Hymn 167

We all know doubts and fears, life is full of toil and tears,

Verse 1

Still we’re told, have no cares, God will see us through,

See the birds on the wing, see the lilies blossoming,

God loves all living things, God will see us through.

Age of man shall grow old, love of many shall wax cold,

Verse 2

Ever fast we shall hold, God will see us through,

Earth shall grow dark and drear,

Jacob’s trouble shall appear,

To the end, through the years, God will see us through.

Till Christ comes, we’ll endure, living God’s way true and pure,

Last Verse

Day by day, come what may, God will see us through,

Earth may shake, stars may fall, we will stand

right through it all

Till the last trumpet call, God will see us through.

Thank You, Lord

Hymn 168

Thank you, Lord, for Your blessings,

for Your Spirit and love;

Verse 1

Thank you for Your word of truth,

and the calling from above.

Help us seek first Your Kingdom,

Your righteousness and peace;

Give us vision, faith and endurance,

our trust in You increase.

Thank you, Lord, for Your mercy

and for grace ev’ry day;

Verse 2

Thank you for Your sacrifice, all our sins to wash away.

Give us daily repentance, and cleanse us from our sin;

Please restore the joy of salvation,

Your peace and love within.

Thank you, Lord, for the comfort

that You grant in our need;

Verse 3

May we give it back again to others as You lead.

Fill our hearts with compassion,

forgiveness and concern;

Give us healing faith in Your Spirit,

help us Your way to learn.

Thank you, Lord, for our brethren,

loving truth and Your Word;

Last Verse

Thank you for the fellowship, and the Shepherd’s voice

we’ve heard.

Let your mind be within us, a servant’s heart instill;

Make us one with You and each other,

Your purpose to fulfill.

The Church’s One Foundation

Hymn 169

The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord;

Verse 1

She is His new creation by water and the Word;

From heav’n He came and sought her

to be His holy bride;

With His own blood He bought her,

and for her life He died.

Elect from ev’ry nation, yet one o’er all the earth,

Verse 2

Her charter of salvation, one Lord, one faith, one birth;

His saints their watch are keeping; their cry goes up,

“How long?”

And soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song.

‘Mid toil and tribulation, and tumults of her war,

Last Verse

She waits the consummation of peace forevermore;

Till with the vision glorious her longing eyes are blest,

And God’s true Church victorious shall be the Church at rest.

Fight the Good Fight

Hymn 170

Fight the good fight, brethren; be strong in the Lord.

Verse 1

Put on the Lord’s whole armor and fight against the foe.

We struggle not with flesh and blood,

but with the evil realm.

So take up all your weapons and stand firm to the end.

Fight the good fight, brethren; do all you can to stand.

Verse 2

The weapons of our warfare are from God’s mighty hand.

Stand therefore with the belt of truth

secured around your waist.

And righteousness your breastplate

fixed firmly in its place.

Fight the good fight, brethren; you soldiers of the Word.

Verse 3

Gird on your sword for battle, the very Word of God.

The gospel of His peace will hold you steadfast

on your way,

And with salvation’s helmet protect your thoughts

each day.

Win the war then, brethren; be strengthened in His might.

Last Verse

Put on the Lord’s whole armor; against the foe we fight.

Above all take the shield of faith

to quench the fiery darts,

With pray’r and supplication abounding in your hearts.

One Faith, One Love

Hymn 171

Throughout the earth, our Father, we revere Thee.

Verse 1

Led by Thy Son, together we stand true.

One faith, one love, Thy Spirit binds us firmly

As sons and daughters blessed in Thy view.

From many lands we raise our eyes toward Thee,

Our voices joined as one great family.

Our many lives are woven, fitly blended

Verse 2

As tapestry created by Thy hand.

Within each thread, Thy glory is extended,

With ev’ry color, quality and strand.

Upon Thy loom, our diff’rences become one:

A pleasing tribute to Thee and Thy Son.

From many nations of the earth do we hail.

Last Verse

With many tongues we form our praise to Thee.

Across the seas, from mountain, isle

and deep vale,

Thy sons and daughters in one love agree.

And as we strengthen one another in Thee,

Thy Spirit binds in perfect harmony.

Have One Mind

Hymn 172

Have one mind, be of one accord; be steadfast,

serve unselfishly;

Verse 1

Joined together, standing fast, to share God’s grace

with humility.

Do all things without complaining;

your good works come from above.

Christ will comfort and console you

with His fellowship and love.

Ev’ry knee should bow before Him; ev’ry tongue

His praises make.

Verse 2

We are called to a great salvation

and if need suffer for His sake.

All who worship Christ in spirit have no confidence in man.

Righteousness through faith is blameless; walk according

to God’s plan.

Have one love, be one in spirit, knowing that our God is near.

Last Verse

Draw to Him with supplications

and rejoice for He will hear.

Let His peace then guard your hearts

and minds through Jesus Christ our Lord.

We will be transformed to glory.

Have one mind, be of one accord.

Rejoice, the Lord Is King!

Hymn 173

Rejoice, the Lord is King; your Lord and King adore!

Verse 1

Rejoice, give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore;

Lift up your heart, lift up your voice!

Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

Chorus:

Jesus, the Savior, reigns, the God of truth and love;

Verse 2

When He had purged our sins, He took His seat above;



Chorus:

His Kingdom cannot fail, He rules o’er earth and heav’n;

Last Verse

The keys of death and hell are to our Jesus giv’n;



Chorus:

Moses’ New Song

Hymn 174

The Lord our God was Israel’s strength

and saved them that great day,

Verse 1

He brought their foes into the sea, then

washed them all away.

With mighty hand and awesome pow’r

our God had overthrown

All Israel’s foes, as stubble burned,

or sunken like a stone.

Israel sang unto the Lord for God had triumphed

gloriously,

All the horses and their riders He had thrown into the sea.

There’s no one like our glorious God

in wondrous holiness,

Verse 2

With mercy and with tender care

He saves those who are His.

But fear consumes the hearts of those

outside God’s free reprieve,

Who know He is, and see His works

but never do believe.

We now sing unto the Lord for He has triumphed

gloriously,

Fear and doubt and blind confusion

He removed to set us free.

In God’s great plan and in His time

there’s hope for ev’ryone,

Last Verse

He’ll bring the day when Christ will reign and unbelief is gone.

Man’s mounted foes of faithless fear

and godless enmity

Like horse and rider, long ago, He’ll bury in the sea.

We will sing unto the Lord for He will triumph

gloriously,

He’ll install a godly kingdom built to last eternally.

Onward, Christian Soldiers!

Hymn 175

Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war;

Verse 1

With the word of Jesus, going on before;

Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;

Forward into battle, see His banners go!

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war;

Chorus:

With the word of Jesus, going on before.

Like a mighty army, moves the Church of God;

Verse 2

Brothers, we are treading, where the saints have trod;

We are not divided, all one body we;

one in hope and doctrine; one in charity.


Chorus:


Crowns and thrones may perish,

kingdoms rise and wane;

Verse 3

But the Church of Jesus constant will remain;

Gates of hell can never ‘gainst that Church prevail;

We have Christ’s own promise, which can never fail.


Chorus:


Onward, then, ye people! Join our happy throng;

Last Verse

Blend with ours your voices, in the triumph song;

Glory, laud and honor, unto Christ the King;

This through countless ages, men and angels sing.


Chorus:


Forgive and You Shall Be Forgiven

Hymn 176

How great is the love of our Father,

who calls us His dear sons!

Verse 1

When Christ comes again, we shall be like Him,

we’ll see Him as He is.

And this is the love He has shown us,

that Christ laid down His life for all,

So we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers, to this end you are called.

Forgive and you shall be forgiven;

show mercy and this you will have too.

Chorus:

Do good to all, even your enemies.

Be merciful to others as your Father is to you.

When bringing your giftto the altar,

you think of an offense;

Verse 2

You go and become one with your brother,

then bring your gift again.

And should someone sin against you, go see him,

you and he alone;

Be kind, have compassion, let go of your anger

and be at peace again.



Chorus:



To all our example of living should be a shining light.

Last Verse

Be willingly under authority, give due respect to all.

And if you endure pain and suff’ring

from unjust cause or oversight,

Then stand strong and live Christ’s example before us; trust Him who judges all.



Chorus:



Covenant People

Hymn 177

I will put My law into their minds,

Verse 1

And I will write My living law upon their hearts.

I will be to them a loving God.

And they shall be to Me a people.

They shall teach no more each man his friend,

Verse 2

By saying, “Know the Lord,” for they shall all know Me,

Even from the least unto the great.

And I will then forgive iniquity.

I’ll be merciful unto their sins,

Verse 3

And their unrighteousness I will remember not.

This shall be the covenant I’ll make

With Judah and the House of Israel.

I will put My law into their minds,

Last Verse

And I will write My living law upon their hearts.

I will be to them a loving God,

And they shall be to Me a people.

For the Beauty of the Earth

Hymn 178

For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies,

Verse 1

For the love which from our birth

over and around us lies;

Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn

of grateful praise.

Chorus:

For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night,

Verse 2

Hill and vale, and tree and flow’r,

sun and moon, and stars of light;


of grateful praise.

Chorus:

For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child,

Verse 3

Friends on earth and Thee above,

for all gentle thoughts and mild;


of grateful praise.

Chorus:

For each perfect gift of Thine to our race so freely giv’n;

Verse 4

Graces, human and divine, flow’rs of earth

and buds of heav’n;


of grateful praise.

Chorus:

For Thy Church that evermore lifteth holy hands above,

Last Verse

Off’ring up on ev’ry shore her pure sacrifice of love;


of grateful praise.

Chorus:

Be You Holy

Hymn 179

Be you holy, for I am holy. Know I’ve not redeemed you

with silver and gold.

Verse 1

But with the precious blood of My Son,

the One slain before earth’s foundations were formed.

Be you holy, for I am holy. Live My royal law,

and My Spirit renew.

Verse 2

You are the chosen temple of God.

Let My Holy Spirit dwell richly in you.

Be forgiving and tenderhearted. Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with Me.

Last Verse

You’re My beloved. You are My sons.

Be holy and blameless ‘til My Kingdom comes.

God Be With You

Hymn 180

God be with you till we meet again;

by His counsels guide, uphold you,

Verse 1

With His shepherd’s care enfold you; God be with you

till we meet again.


‘neath His wings of shelter, hide you,

Verse 2

Daily bread He will provide you; God be with you

till we meet again.


if a trial should confound you,

Verse 3

God will put His arms around you; God be with you

till we meet again.


may His love be ever o’er you,

Last Verse

Strike death’s threat’ning wave before you; God be with you

till we meet again.

United We Stand

Hymn 181

United we stand, hearts that are grateful;

to God be the glory and to His Son.

Verse 1

Myst’ry of ages revealed in the pages of God’s holy Word,

inspired of love.

United we pray let us always remember

to honor these days which are holy time.

Chorus:

United in spirit we worship together

with purpose and oneness of mind.

United we stand, faithful and true

to the One who is Lord Most High.

United we stand, fathers and sons who believe in

the holy laws of God.

Verse 2

Chosen and called to love His commandments,

we lead by example as Christ has shown.



Chorus:





United we stand, mothers and daughters who nurture the hearts

of the family.

Last Verse

Chosen and called to love His commandments,

like Deb’rah and Ruth let us strive to be.



Chorus:





God’s Message

Hymn 182

We all have one foundation: the prophets and the law.

Verse 1

And varied gifts we offer to Christ the Lord of all.

God sent us all His message, He sent it from above,

That Jesus gave His life for us so all could know God’s love.

We now are called to serve Him, the purpose that He came,

Verse 2

To give us life eternal, to praise His holy name.

We’ll touch the lives of others with God’s inspiring grace;

And all mankind and nations will know God’s warm embrace.

O let us join together! O let the song be heard!

Last Verse

O let us all be messengers for God’s redeeming Word.

O let us hear His message, He sent it from above,

That Jesus gave His life for us so all could know God’s love.

O God of Every Nation

Hymn 183

O God of ev’ry nation, of ev’ry race and land,

Verse 1

Redeem the whole creation with Your almighty hand;

Where hate and fear divide us and bitter threats are hurled,

In love and mercy guide usand heal our strifetorn world.

From search for wealth and power and scorn

of truth and right,

Verse 2

From trust in bombs that shower destruction

through the night,

From pride of race and station and blindness to Your way,

Deliver ev’ry nation, Eternal God, we pray.

Lord, strengthen those who labor that all may find release

Verse 3

From fear of rattling saber, from dread of war’s increase;

When hope and courage falter, Lord let Your voice be heard;

With faith that none can alter, Your servants undergird.

Keep bright in us the vision of days when war shall cease,

Last Verse

When hatred and division give way to love and peace,

‘Til dawns the morning glorious when peace on earth shall reign,

And Christ shall rule victorious o’er all the world’s domain.

Lamb of God

Hymn 184

“I’m the Alpha, Omega, beginning and end,”

says our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Verse 1

Blessed is he who will read and attend these words,

written in the great Book of Life.

Grace and peace to you from the One who was,

and who is, and yet is to come.

Faithful witness, firstborn from the dead,

Jesus Christ the Lamb of God.

Seven churches among golden candlesticks

and to all, see you heed what I say.

Verse 2

For if you overcome and endure all things,

upon you will I write My name.

I am He who died and arose from the grave,

but behold I live evermore.



Such a myst’ry concerning this plan that We made,

set before the foundation of earth.

Last Verse

But to you it’s revealed; you may understand,

this great pearl renowned for its worth.

Grace and peace to you from the One who was,

and who is and yet is to come.



Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory

Hymn 185

Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;

Verse 1

He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath

are stored;

He hath loosed the fateful lightning

of His terrible swift sword;

His truth is marching on.

Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!

Chorus:

Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on.

He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never sound retreat;

Verse 2

He is sifting out the hearts of men

before His judgment seat;

O be swift my soul, to answer Him,

be jubilant my feet!

Our God is marching on.


Chorus:

Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Our God is marching on.

In the beauty of the autumn Christ was born across the sea,

Last Verse

With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me;

As He lives to make men holy, let us live to make men free!

While God is marching on.


Chorus:

Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! While God is marching on.

Worthy of Worship

Hymn 186

Worthy of worship, worthy of praise,

worthy of honor and glory;

Verse 1

Worthy of all the glad songs we can sing,

worthy of all of the off’rings we bring.

You are worthy, Father, Creator. You are worthy,

Savior, Sustainer.

Chorus:

You are worthy, worthy and wonderful,

worthy of worship and praise.

Worthy of rev’rence, worthy of fear,

worthy of love and devotion;

Verse 2

Worthy of bowing and bending of knees,

worthy of all this and added to these.


Savior, Sustainer.

Chorus:



Almighty Father, Master and Lord, King of all kings and Redeemer,

Last Verse

Wonderful Counselor, Comforter, Friend,

Savior and Source of our life without end.


Savior, Sustainer.

Chorus:



Hymn of Unity

Hymn 187

How good and how pleasant when brethren dwell together

Verse 1

In unity sharing the love of God forever;

As oil to flow from head to toe down Aaron’s beard and robe,

And as the dew on holy hills, the Lord’s blessing

evermore shall show.

Though many the members to each the Spirit giveth

Verse 2

The gifts for each function so that the body liveth,

For eye, or ear, or hand, ‘tis clearly nothing of its own,

But with the Lord as head the members do

what each cannot do alone.

The Lord shall be seeking His bride when He returneth,

Last Verse

His wife in white linen, the Church for whom

He yearneth;

As we await the wedding great

so let us strive to be

Jerusalem bedecked with gems of truth, love and light

for all to see!

Crown Him With Many Crowns

Hymn 188

Crown Him with many crowns, the Lamb upon His throne.

Verse 1

Hark! How the heav’nly anthem drowns

all music but its own!

Awake, my soul, and sing of Him who died for thee,

And hail Him as thy matchless King through all eternity.

Crown Him the Lord of life; who triumphed o’er the grave;

Verse 2

Who rose victorious to the strife for those

He came to save.

His glories now we sing, who died and rose on high,

Who died, eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die.

Crown Him the Lord of Lords, to Him our voices raise.

Last Verse

Crown Him the Lord of peace and love,

who over all doth reign.

To Thee be endless praise, for Thou for us hast died;

Be Thou, O Lord, through endless days

adored and magnified.

City of God

Hymn 189

Oh, a new Jerusalem’s coming from heaven;

Verse 1

It’s coming from God down unto a new earth.

God will be there; He will dwell with His people.

All of God’s people will have a rebirth.

Christ is the Alpha and the Omega.

He sent His message, He gave us His Word;

Chorus:

Blessed are all those who do His commandments

for they may enter the city of God.

There will be no need of the sun nor the moon for

Verse 2

The glory of God will be giving us light.

Nations will come bringing honor and glory.

God’s healing water will make all things right.



Chorus:



There will be no death, no more sorrow nor crying

Last Verse

For we know God’s promise is faithful and true.

God’s throne will be in the midst of the city.

God will be there, ever living with you.



Chorus:



It Won’t Be Long Now

Hymn 190

It won’t be long now till the world is at peace, till troubles have ceased,

it won’t be long.

Verse 1

It won’t be long now till the beauty we see

for the whole world will be, it won’t be long.

The lamb will peacefully dwell with the lion,

the leopard will lie down with the kid.

Chorus:

The wolf and the bear will no longer be wild,

little child, it won’t be long now.

It won’t be long now till all people join hands

from many a land, it won’t be long.

Last Verse

It won’t be long now till the children will smile

and will laugh all the while,it won’t be long.

The lamb will peacefully dwell with the lion,

the leopard will lie down with the kid.

Chorus:

The wolf and the bear will no longer be wild,

little child, it won’t be long now.

When Christ Shall Come

Hymn 191

When Christ shall come, all heav’n shall join the song,

Verse 1

Salvation, glory, pow’r to God belong.

Hallelujah, the Lord Almighty reigns;

Hallelujah, the Christ has come again.

The wedding of the Lamb shall come at last,

Verse 2

And blest are they whom God calls to the Feast.

Prepare the bride in linen white and clean

To meet her Lord, when Christ shall come again.

From out of heav’n an angel shall come down,

Verse 3

And by His hand all evil shall be bound.

The cause of sin and death shall be made plain

For all to know, when Christ shall come again.

When time is done, the dead shall rise again;

Last Verse

They shall be judged before the great white throne,

And God Himself at last shall dwell with men

Forevermore, when Christ has come again.

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