INTRODUCTION.

PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING 1-10
PUBLIC WORSHIP 11-19
Praise and Thanksgiving

[5]1. All glory be to God on High
[6]2. All praise and thanks to God most High
[7]3. Lo, heaven and earth, and sea and air
[8]4. Cometh sunshine after rain
[9]5. Oh would, my God, that I could praise Thee
[10]6. I praise Thee, O my God and Father
[11]7. My soul, now praise thy Maker
[12]8. All my hope is grounded surely
[13]9. Praise to the Lord! the Almighty, the King of creation
[14]10. Shall I not sing praise to Thee

[15]Praise and Thanksgiving

[15] (V.--"Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr'.")

1.
[16] Original Tune.
Sheet Music
8.7.8.7.8.8.7
Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr'
[16]N. Von Hofe, 1529
All glory be to God on High,
Who hath our race befriended!
To us no harm shall now come nigh,
The feud at last is ended;
God showeth His goodwill toward men,
And peace shall dwell on earth again,
Oh thank Him for His goodness.
We praise, we worship Thee, we trust,
And give Thee thanks for ever,
O Father, that Thy rule is just
And wise, and changes never:
Thy boundless power o'er all things reigns,
Done is whate'er Thy will ordains;
Well for us that Thou rulest!
O Jesu Christ, our God and Lord,
Son of Thy heavenly Father,
O Thou who hast our peace restored
And the lost sheep dost gather,
Thou Lamb of God, to Thee on high
From out our depths we sinners cry,
Have mercy on us, Jesus!
O Holy Ghost, Thou precious Gift,
Thou Comforter unfailing,
O'er Satan's snares our souls uplift,
And let Thy power availing
Avert our woes and calm our dread,
For us the Saviour's blood was shed
We trust in Thee to save us!

[15] The Roman Numerals which precede the German headings to each Hymn refer in all cases to the corresponding Numerals in the "Index of Tunes."

[16] By the title "Original Tune" is meant the particular tune originally associated with the hymn.--See page ix.

[17]Praise and Thanksgiving

(XXIX.--"Es ist das Heil uns kommen her.")

2.
Sheet Music
8.8.8.8.8.8.8
Sei Lob und Ehr dem höchsten Gut
[18]Schutz, 1673
All praise and thanks to God most High,
The Father who is perfect love;
The God who doeth wondrously,
The God who from His throne above
My soul with richest solace fills,
The God who every sorrow stills;
Give glory now to Him, our God!
The host of heaven thy praises tell,
All powers and thrones bow down to Thee,
And all who in Thy shadow dwell,
Alike in earth and air and sea,
Declare and laud their Maker's might,
Whose wisdom orders all things right:
Give glory then to Him, our God!
And for the creatures He hath made,
Our God will ceaselessly provide,
His grace will be their constant aid,
And guard them round on every side;
His kingdom ye may surely trust,
There all is equal, all is just;
Give glory then to Him, our God!
I sought Him In my hour of need,
I cried,--Lord God, now hear my prayer!
For death He gave me life indeed,
And hope and comfort for despair;
For this my thanks shall endless be,
O thank Him, thank Him too with me;
Give glory now to Him, our God!
The Lord is never far away,
Is never sundered from His flock,
He is their refuge and their stay,
He is their peace, their trust, their rock;
And with a mother's watchful love
He guides them wheresoe'er they rove:
Give glory then to Him, our God!
Ah yes! till life hath reached its bound,
My faithful God, I'll worship Thee!
The chorus of Thy praise shall sound
From henceforth over land and sea.
Oh soul and body, now rejoice,
My heart, send forth a gladsome voice;
Give glory now to Him, our God!
All ye who name Christ's holy name,
Give all the glory to our God!
Ye who the Father's power proclaim,
Give all the glory to our God!
All idols under foot be trod,
The Lord is God, the Lord is God!
Give glory evermore to Him!
[19]Praise and Thanksgiving
(Index of Tunes, XC.)
3.
Sheet Music
8.8.8.8
Himmel, Erde, Luft und Meer
[20]J. Neander, 1679
Lo, heaven and earth, and sea and air,
Their Maker's glory all declare;
And thou, my soul, awake and sing,
To Him Thy praises also bring.
Through Him the glorious Source of Day
Drives all the clouds of night away;
The pomp of stars, the moon's soft light,
Praise Him through all the silent night.
Behold, how He hath everywhere
Made earth so wondrous rich and fair;
The forest dark, the fruitful land,
All living things do show His hand.
Behold, how through the boundless sky
The happy birds all swiftly fly!
And fire and wind and storm are still
The ready servants of His will.
Behold the waters' ceaseless flow,
For ever circling to and fro;
The mighty sea, the bubbling well,
Alike their Maker's glory tell.
My God, how wondrously dost Thou
Unfold Thyself to us e'en now!
O grave it deeply on my heart
What I am, Lord, and what Thou art!
[21]Praise and Thanksgiving
(LI.--"In natali Domini.")
4.
Sheet Music
7.7.7.7.7.7.7
Auf den Nebel folgt die Sonn'
[22]Gerhardt, 1659
Cometh sunshine after rain,
After mourning joy again,
After heavy bitter grief
Dawneth surely sweet relief!
And my soul, who from her height
Sank to realms of woe and night,
Wingeth new to heav'n her flight.
Bitter anguish have I borne,
Keen regret my heart hath torn,
Sorrow dimm'd my weeping eyes,
Satan blinded me with lies;
Yet at last am I set free,
Help, protection, love, to me
Once more true companions be.
None was ever left a prey,
None was ever turn'd away,
Who had given himself to God,
And on Him had cast his load.
Who in God his hope hath placed
Shall not life in pain outwaste,
Fullest joy he yet shall taste.
Though to-day may not fulfil
All thy hopes, have patience still,
For perchance to-morrow's sun
Sees thy happier days begun;
As God willeth march the hours,
Bringing joy at last in showers,
When whate'er we ask'd is ours.
Now as long as here I roam,
On this earth have house and home,
Shall this wondrous gleam from Thee
Shine through all my memory.
To my God I yet will cling,
All my life the praises sing
That from thankful hearts outspring.
Every sorrow, every smart,
That the Eternal Father's heart
Hath appointed me of yore,
Or hath yet for me in store,
As my life flows on, I'll take
Calmly, gladly for His sake,
No more faithless murmurs make.
I will meet distress and pain,
I will greet e'en Death's dark reign,
I will lay me in the grave,
With a heart still glad and brave;
Whom the Strongest doth defend,
Whom the Highest counts His friend,
Cannot perish in the end.
[23]Praise and Thanksgiving

(LXXVIII.--"O das ich tausand Zungen hätte.")

5.
Original Tune.
Sheet Music
9.8.9.8.8.8
O dass ich tausend Zungen hätte
[24]J. Mentzer, 1704
Oh would, my God, that I could praise Thee
With thousand tongues, by day and night!
How many a song my lips should raise Thee,
Who order'st all things here aright.
My thankful heart would ever be
Telling what God hath done for me.
O all ye powers that He implanted,
Arise, keep silence thus no more,
Put forth the strength that He hath granted,
Your noblest work is to adore;
O soul and body, make ye meet
With heartfelt praise your Lord to greet.
Ye forest leaves so green and tender,
That dance for joy in summer air;
Ye meadow grasses bright and slender,
Ye flowers, so wondrous sweet and fair;
Ye live to thow His praise alone,
Help me to make His glory known.
O all things that have breath and motion,
That throng with life earth, sea, and sky,
Now join me in my heart's devotion,
Help me to raise His praises high,
My utmost powers can ne'er aright
Declare the wonders of His might.
But I will tell, while I am living,
His goodness forth with every breath,
And greet each morning with thanksgiving,
Until my heart is still in death,
Nay, when at last my lips grow cold,
His praise shall in my sighs be told.
O Father, deign Thou, I beseech Thee,
To listen to my earthly lays;
A nobler strain in heaven shall reach Thee,
When I with angels hymn Thy praise,
And learn amid their choirs to sing
Loud hallelujahs to my King.
[25]Praise and Thanksgiving
(Index of Tunes, LXXVIII.)
6.

Tune.--"Oh would, my God, that I could praise Thee." Sheet Music

9.8.9.8.8.8
Lob sei Dir, treuer Gott und Vater
[26]Mentzer, 1704
I praise Thee, O my God and Father,
For all I am and all I have,
The blessings that we daily gather,
Ev'n from our cradle to our grave;
For Thy rich grace hath scatter'd here
Whate'er we need to help and cheer.
I praise Thee, Saviour, whose compassion
Hath brought Thee down to succour me;
Thy pitying heart sought my salvation,
Though keenest woes were heaped on Thee,
Wrought me from bondage full release,
Made me Thine own, and gave me peace.
Thee too I praise, O Holy Spirit,
By whose deep teachings I am made
A heavenly kingdom to inherit,
Who art my Comforter, my aid;
Whate'er of good by me is done
Is of Thy grace and light alone.
And as my life is onward gliding,
With each fresh scene anew I mark
How Thou art holding me and guiding,
Where all seems troubled, strange, and dark;
When cares oppress and hopes depart,
Thy light hath never failed my heart.
Shall I not then be filled with gladness,
Shall I not praise Thee evermore?
And triumph o'er all fears and sadness,
E'en when my cup of woe runs o'er?
Though heaven and earth may pass away,
I know Thy word stands fast for aye.
[27]Praise and Thanksgiving

(LXXIV.--"Nun lob' mein Seel' den Herren.")

7.
Original Tune.
Sheet Music
7.8.7.8.7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6
Nun lob' mein Seel' den Herren
[28]Gramann, 1540
My soul, now praise thy Maker!
Let all within me bless His name,
Who maketh thee partaker
Of mercies more than thou dar'st claim!
Forget him not, whose meekness
Still bears with all thy sin,
Who healeth all thy weakness,
Renews thy life within,
Whose grace and care are endless,
And sav'd thee thro' the past;
Who leaves no suff'rer friendless,
But rights the wrong'd at last!
He shows to man His treasure
Of judgment, truth, and righteousness,
His love beyond our measure,
His yearning pity o'er distress;
Nor treats us as we merit,
But lays His anger by,
The humble contrite spirit
Finds His compassions nigh;
And high as heaven above us,
As break from close of day,
So far, since He doth love us,
He puts our sins away.
For as a tender father
Hath pity on his children here,
He in His arms will gather
All who are His in childlike fear;
He knows how frail our powers,
Who but from dust are made,
We flourish as the flowers,
And even so we fade,
A storm-wind o'er them passes,
And all their bloom is o'er,--
We wither like the grasses,
Our place knows us no more.
His grace alone endureth,
And children's children yet shall prove
How God with strength assureth
The hearts of all that seek His love.
In heaven is fixed His dwelling,
His rule is over all,
Angels in might excelling,
Bright hosts, before Him fall!
Praise Him who ever reigneth,
All ye who hear His word;
Nor our poor hymns disdaineth,--
My soul, O praise the Lord!
[29]Praise and Thanksgiving
(LXVI.--"Meine Hoffnung stehet feste.")
8.
Original Tune.
Sheet Music
8.6.8.6.6.7
Meine Hoffnung stehet feste
[30]Neander, 1679
All my hope is grounded surely
On the ever-living God,
I can trust His aid securely,
He shall be my highest Good;
For this Rock fears no shock,
And our trust will never mock.
Tell me, if no dread e'er seizes
You, who lean on some frail man?
Can you build on waves and breezes?
Dare you trust your wisest plan?
Soon 'tis past, cannot last,
Nought that earth has standeth fast.
But His goodners still shall flourish
Evermore, nought changes here;
Man and beast His hand doth nourish
Day by day through all the year;
Morn and eve, doth He give
All they need to all that live.
Are we not by gifts surrounded
More than we dare ask of good?
For His mercies are unbounded,
Flowing like a mighty flood;
Earth and air to us bear
Tokens of His loving care.
Let not then His gifts upbraid us,
Who His very Son hath given;
Thank, O thank Him who hath made us
From the dust, yet heirs of heaven.
God is our shield and tower,
Great in wisdom, love, and power.
[31]Praise and Thanksgiving

(LXII.--"Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren.")

9.
Sheet Music
14.14.4.7.8
Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren
[32]J. Neander, 1679

Praise to the Lord! the Almighty, the King of creation!

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 to the Lord! who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth,

Shelters thee under His wings, yea so gently sustaineth;

Hast thou not seen
How thy desires have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?

Praise to the Lord! who doth prosper thy work and defend thee,

Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee;

Ponder anew
What the Almighty can do,
If with His love He befriend thee!

Praise to the Lord! Oh let all that is in me adore Him!

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!
[33]Praise and Thanksgiving
(LX.--"Lasset uns den Herren preisen.")
10.
Sheet Music
7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7
Sollt' ich meinem Gott nicht singen
[34]Gerhardt, 1659
Shall I not sing praise to Thee,
Shall I not give thanks, O Lord?
Since for us in all I see
How Thou keepest watch and ward;
How the truest, tend'rest love
Ever fills Thy heart, my God,
Helping, cheering, on their road
All who in Thy service move.
All things else have but their day,
God's love only lasts for aye.
As the eagle o'er her nest
Spreads her sheltering wings abroad,
So from all that would molest
Doth Thine arm defend me, Lord;
From my youth up e'en till now
Of the being Thou did'st give,
And the earthly life I live,
Faithful Guardian still wert Thou.
All things else have but their day,
God's love only lasts for aye.
When I sleep my Guardian wakes,
And revives my wearied mind;
Every morning on me breaks
With some mark of love most kind;
Had my God not stood my Friend,
Had His countenance not been
Here my guide, I had not seen
Many a trial reach its end.
All things else have but their day,
God's love only lasts for aye.
As a father ne'er withdraws
From a child his all of love,
Though it often break his laws,
Though it careless, wilful, prove:
Even so my loving Lord
Doth my faults with pity see;
With His rod He chastens me,
Not avenging with His sword.
All things else have but their day,
God's love only lasts for aye.
When His strokes upon me light,
Bitterly I feel their smart,
Yet are they, if seen aright,
Tokens that my Father's heart
Yearns to bring me back again
Through these crosses to His fold,
From the world that fain would hold
Soul and body in its chain.
All things else have but their day,
God's love only lasts for aye.
All my life I still have found,
And I will forget it never,
Every sorrow hath its bound,
And no cross endures for ever.
After all the winter's snows
Comes sweet summer back again;
Patient souls ne'er wait in vain,
Joy is given for all their woes.
All things else have but their day,
God's love only lasts for aye.
Since then neither change nor end
In Thy love can e'er have place,
Father! I beseech Thee send
Unto me Thy loving grace.
Help Thy feeble child, and give
Strength to serve Thee day and night,
Loving Thee with all my might,
While on earth I yet must live;
So shall I, when Time is o'er,
Praise and love Thee evermore.
Public Worship

[35]11. Now thank we all our God
[36]12. Blessed Jesus, at Thy word
[37]13. Lord Jesus Christ, be present now
[38]14. Abide among us with Thy grace
[39]15. Open now Thy gates of beauty
[40]16. Thou, Fount of blessing, we adore
[41]17. Light of light, enlighten me
[42]18. Once more the daylight shines abroad
[43]19. Lord Jesu Christ, with us abide

[44]Public Worship
(LXX.--"Nun danket alle Gott.")
11.
Original Tune.
Sheet Music
6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6
Nun danket alle Gott
[45]Rinckart, 1648
Now thank we all our God,
With heart and hands and voices,
Who wondrous things hath done,
In whom the world rejoices;
Who from our mother's arms
Hath bless'd us on our way
With countless gifts of love,
And still is ours today.
Oh may this bounteous God
Through all our life be near us,
With ever joyful hearts
And blessied peace to cheer us;
And keep us in His grace,
And guide us when perplex'd,
And free us from all ills
In this world and the next.
All praise and thanks to God
The Father now be given,
The Son, and Him who reigns
With them in highest heaven,
The One eternal God,
Whom earth and heaven adore,
For thus it was, is now,
And shall be evermore!
[46]Public Worship
(LXI.--"Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier.")
12.
Original Tune.
Sheet Music
7.8.7.8.8.8
Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier.
[47]Clausnitzer, 1671
Blessed Jesus, at Thy word
We are gather'd all to hear Thee;
Let our hearts and souls be stirr'd
Now to seek and love and fear Thee;
By Thy teachings sweet and holy
Drawn from earth to love Thee solely.
All our knowledge, sense, and sight
Lie in deepest darkness shrouded,
Till Thy Spirit breaks our night
With the beams of truth unclouded;
Thou alone to God canst win us,
Thou must work all good within us.
Glorious Lord, Thyself impart!
Light of light from God proceeding,
Open Thou our ears and heart,
Help us by Thy Spirit's pleading,
Hear the cry Thy people raises,
Hear, and bless our prayers and praises!
[48]Public Worship

(XXXVII.--"Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'.")

13.
Original Tune.
Sheet Music
8.8.8.8
Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'
[49]W. August II, Duke of Saxeweimar, 1651
Lord Jesus Christ, be present now!
And let thy Holy Spirit bow
All hearts in love and fear today,
To hear the truth and keep Thy way.
Open our lips to sing Thy praise,
Our hearts in true devotion raise,
Strengthen our faith, increase our light,
That we may know Thy name aright:
Until we join the host that cry
"Holy, Holy art Thou most High,"
And 'mid the light of that blest place
Shall gaze upon Thee face to face.
Glory to God, the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One!
To Thee, O blessed Trinity,
Be praise throughout eternity!
[50]Public Worship
(Index of Tunes, LXXVI.)
14.

Tune.--"Now that the sun doth shine no more." Sheet Music

8.6.8.6
Ach bleib' mit deiner Gnade
[51]Stegmann, 1629
Abide among us with Thy grace,
Lord Jesus, evermore,
Nor let us e'er to sin give place,
Nor grieve Him we adore.
Abide among us with Thy word,
Redeemer whom we love,
Thy help and mercy here afford,
And life with Thee above.
Abide among us with Thy ray,
O Light that lighten'st all,
And let Thy truth preserve our way,
Nor suffer us to fall.
Abide with us to bless us still,
O bounteous Lord of peace;
With grace and power our souls fulfill,
Our faith and love increase.
Abide among us as our shield,
O Captain of Thy host;
That to the world we may nut yield,
Nor e'er forsake our post.
Abide with us in faithful love,
Our God and Saviour be,
Thy help at need, Oh let us prove,
And keep us true to Thee.
[52]Public Worship

(XCVIII.--"Unser Herrscher, unser König.")

15.
Sheet Music
8.7.8.7.7.7
Thut mir auf die schöne Pforte
[53]Schmolck, 1704
Open now Thy gates of beauty,
Zion, let me enter there,
Where my soul in joyful duty
Waits for Him who answers pray'r;
Oh, how blessed is this place,
Fill'd with solace, light, and grace.
Yes, my God, I come before Thee,
Come Thou also down to me;
Where we find Thee and adore Thee
There a heaven on earth must be.
To my heart oh enter Thou,
Let it be Thy temple now.
Here Thy praise is gladly chanted,
Here Thy seed is duly sown,
Let my soul where it is planted,
Bring forth precious sheaves alone,
So that all I hear may be
Fruitful unto life in me.
Thou my faith increase and quicken,
Let me keep Thy gift divine
Howsoe'er temptations thicken,
May Thy word still o'er me shine,
As my pole-star through my life,
As my comfort in my strife.
Speak, O God, and I will hear Thee,
Let Thy will be done indeed;
May I undisturbed draw near Thee
While Thou dost Thy people feed;
Here of Life the Fountain flows,
Here is balm for all our woes.
[54]Public Worship
(Index of Tunes, CXXI.)
16.

Tune.--"O blest the house, whate'er befall." Sheet Music

8.8.8.8
Brunn alles Heils, dich ehren wir
[55]Tersteegen, 1731
Thou, Fount of blessing, we adore!
Lo! we unlock our lips once more
Before Thy deep of holiness,
Oh deign to hear us now and bless.
The Lord, the Maker, with us dwell,
In soul and body shield us well,
And guard us with His sleepless might
From every ill by day and night!
The Lord, the Saviour, Light Divine,
Now cause His face on us to shine,
That seeing Him, with perfect faith
We sruft His love for life and death!
The Lord, the Comforter, be near,
Imprint His image deeply here,
From bonds of sin and dread release,
And give us His unchanging peace!
O Triune God! Thou vast abyss!
Thou ever-flowing Fount of bliss,
Flow through us, heart and soul and will
With endless praise and blessing fill!
[56]Public Worship

(LXVII.--"Meinen Jesum lass ich nicht.")

17.
Sheet Music
7.8.7.8.7.7
Licht von Licht erleuchte mich
[57]Schmolck, 1731
Light of light, enlighten me
Now anew the day is dawning;
Sun of grace, the shadows flee,
Brighten Thou my Sabbath morning,
With Thy joyous sunshine blest
Happy is my day of rest!
Fount of all our joy and peace!
To Thy living waters lead me,
Thou from earth my soul release
And with grace and mercy feed me;
Bless Thy word that it may prove
Rich in fruits that Thou dest love.
Kindle Thou the sacrifice
That upon my lips is lying;
Clear the shadows from mine eyes,
That, from every error flying,
No strange fire may in me glow
That Thine altar doth not know.
Let me with my heart to-day,
Holy, Holy, Holy, singing,
Rapt awhile from earth away,
All my soul to Thee upspringing,
Have a foretaste inly given
How they worship Thee in Heaven.
Rest in me and I in Thee,
Build a Paradise within me;
Oh reveal Thyself to me;
Blessed Love, who diedst to win me;
Fed from Thine exhaustless urn,
Pure and bright my lamp shall burn.
Hence all care, all vanity,
For the day to God is holy;
Come, Thou glorious Majesty,
Deign to fill this temple lowly;
Nought to-day my soul shall move,
Simply resting in Thy love.
[58]Public Worship

(XXI.--"Der tag bricht und zeiget sich.")

18.
Sheet Music
8.8.8.8
Es geht daher des Tages Schein
[59]B. Brethren
Once more the daylight shines abroad,
O brethren, let us praise the Lord,
Whose grace and mercy thus have kept
The nightly watch while we have slept.
To Him let us together pray
With all our heart and soul to-day,
That He would keep us in His love,
And all our guilt and sin remove.
Eternal God! Almighty Friend,
Whose deep compassions have no end,
Whose never-failing strength and might
Have kept us safely through the night:
Now send us from Thy heavenly throne
Thy grace and help through Christ Thy Son,
That with Thy strength our hearts may glow,
And fear nor man nor ghostly foe.
Lord God! oh, hear us, we implore!
Be Thou our Guardian evermore,
Our mighty Champion and our Shield
That goeth with us to the field.
We offer up ourselves to Thee,
That heart and word and deed may be
In all things guided by Thy mind,
And in Thine eyes acceptance find.
Thus, Lord, we bring, through Christ Thy Son,
Our morning offering to Thy throne;
Now be Thy precious gift outpour'd,
And help us for Thine honour, Lord!
[60]Public Worship

(I.--"Ach bleib' bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ.")

19.
Original Tune.
Sheet Music
8.8.8.8
Ach bleib' bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ
[61]Selnecker, 1587
Lord Jesu Christ, with us abide,
For round us falls the ev'ning tide;
Nor let Thy Word, our glorious light,
For us be ever veil'd in night.
In these dark days that yet remain,
May we Thy Sacraments maintain,
And keep Thy Word still free and pure,
And steadfast in the faith endure.