ERE GOD HAD BUILT THE MOUNTAINS
Ere God had built the mountains,
Or raised the fruitful hills;
Before He filled the fountains
That feed the running rills;
In me from everlasting,
The wonderful I Am,
Found pleasures never wasting,
And Wisdom is my name.
When, like a tent to dwe ... read more
ERE God had built the mountains,
7 6, 7 6, 7 6, 7 6. Prov. viii. 22 - 31.
1 ERE God had built the mountains,
Or raised the fruitful hills;
Before he filled the fountains
That feed the running rills;
In me, from everlasting,
The wonderful I AM
Found pleasures never wasting;
And Wi ... read more
ERE I SLEEP, FOR EVERY FAVOR
Ere I sleep, for every favor,
This day showed, by my God,
I will bless my Savior.
O my Lord, what shall I render
To Thy Name, still the same,
Gracious, good, and tender?
Leave me not, but ever love me;
Let Thy peace, be my bliss,
Till Thou hen ... read more
ERE MOUNTAINS REARED THEIR FORMS SUBLIME
Ere mountains reared their forms sublime,
Or HeavÂ’n and earth in order stood,
Before the birth of ancient time,
From everlasting Thou art God.
A thousand ages, in their flight,
With Thee are as a fleeting day;
Past, present, future, to Thy sight
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ERE THE BLUE HEAVÂ’NS WERE STRETCHED ABROAD
Ere the blue heavÂ’ns were stretched abroad,
From everlasting was the Word:
With God He was; the Word was God,
And must divinely be adored.
By His own power were all things made;
By Him supported all things stand;
He is the whole creationÂ’s Head,
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ERE YET THE DAWN HAS FILLED THE SKIES
Ere yet the dawn has filled the skies,
Behold, my Savior Christ arise;
He chaseth from us sin and night,
And brings us joy and life and light.
O stronger Thou than death and hell!
Where is the foe Thou canst not quell,
What heavy stone Thou canst ... read more
Ere You Left Your Room This Morning
Ere you left your room this morning,
Did you think to pray?
In the name of Christ our Savior,
Did you sue for loving favor,
As a shield today?
Refrain
O how praying rests the weary!
Prayer will change the night to day;
So when life seems dark ... read more
ETERNAL BEAM OF LIGHT DIVINE
Eternal Beam of light divine,
Fountain of unexhausted love,
In Whom the FatherÂ’s glories shine
Through earth beneath, and Heaven above;
Jesu, the weary wandererÂ’s rest,
Give me Thy easy yoke to bear,
With steadfast patience arm my breast,
With sp ... read more
ETERNAL Beam of light divine,
L.M.
1 ETERNAL Beam of light divine,
Fountain of unexhausted love,
In whom the Father's glories shine
Through earth beneath, and heaven above;
2 Jesu, the weary wanderer's rest,
Give me thy easy yoke to bear,
With steadfast patience arm my bre ... read more
ETERNAL DEPTH OF LOVE DIVINE
Eternal depth of love divine,
In Jesus, God with us, displayed;
How bright Thy beaming glories shine!
How wide Thy healing streams are spread!
With whom dost Thou delight to dwell?
Sinners, a vile and thankless race:
O God, what tongue aright can ... read more
ETERNAL depth of love divine,
L.M.
1 ETERNAL depth of love divine,
In Jesus, God with us, displayed;
How bright thy beaming glories shine!
How wide thy healing streams are spread!
2 With whom dost thou delight to dwell?
Sinners, a vile and thankless race:
O God, what tongue ... read more
ETERNAL FATHER, STRONG TO SAVE
Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who biddest the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!
O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard
And hushed the ... read more
ETERNAL FATHER, THOU HAST SAID
Eternal Father, Thou hast said
That Christ all glory shall obtain;
That He Who once a suffÂ’rer bled
Shall oÂ’er the world a conquÂ’ror reign.
We wait Thy triumph, Savior King,
Long ages have prepared Thy way;
Now all abroad Thy banner fling,
Set ti ... read more
ETERNAL FATHER, WHEN TO THEE
Eternal Father, when to Thee,
Beyond all worlds, by faith I soar,
Before Thy boundless majesty
I stand in silence, and adore.
But Savior, Thou art by my side;
Thy voice I hear, Thy face I see:
Thou art my Friend, my daily Guide;
God over all, yet ... read more
ETERNAL GIFTS OF CHRIST THE KING, THE
The eternal gifts of Christ the King,
The ApostlesÂ’ glorious deeds, we sing;
And while due hymns of praise we pay,
Our thankful hearts cast grief away.
The Church in these her princes boasts,
These victor chiefs of warriors hosts;
The soldiers of ... read more
ETERNAL GLORY OF THE SKY
Eternal Glory of the sky,
Blest Hope of frail humanity,
The FatherÂ’s sole begotten One,
Yet born a spotless virginÂ’s Son!
Uplift us with Thine arm of might,
And let our hearts rise pure and bright,
And, ardent in GodÂ’s praises, pay
The thanks we ... read more
ETERNAL GOD, HOW THEYÂ’RE INCREASED
Eternal God, how theyÂ’re increased
Who greatly trouble me!
How many are the men that stand
In triumph over me!
Many there be who ever are
Saying unto my soul,
ThereÂ’s no salvation to be had
For him in God at all.
But now about me ThouÂ’rt a shi ... read more
ETERNAL GOD, MOVER UNMOVED
Eternal God, mover unmoved,
Your frightful power was greatly proved
When you made all from naught.
You formed man in your image bright.
You spared our parents no delight
And all your world was good and right
While your just will man sought.
A foe ... read more
ETERNAL GOD, WE LOOK TO THEE
Eternal God, we look to Thee,
To Thee for help we fly;
Thine eye alone our wants can see,
Thy hand alone supply.
Lord, let Thy fear within us dwell,
Thy love our footsteps guide;
That love will all vain love expel;
That fear, all fear betide.
... read more
ETERNAL GOD, WHOSE POWER UPHOLDS
Eternal God, Whose power upholds
Both flower and flaming star,
To Whom there is no here nor there,
No time, no near nor far,
No alien race, no foreign shore,
No child unsought, unknown,
O send us forth, Thy prophets true,
To make all lands Thine ow ... read more
Eternal Life Is in GodÂ’s Word
Eternal life is in GodÂ’s Word
For dead and dying men;
By it alone we know the Lord,
Unseen by mortal ken.
Refrain
O blessèd Word, O gracious Word,
WeÂ’ll love thee more and more;
Be thou our Life, our Strength, our Sword,
Â’Till earthly strife i ... read more
ETERNAL LIGHT
Eternal Light! eternal Light!
How pure the soul must be
When, placed within Thy searching sight,
It shrinks not, but with calm delight
Can live, and look on Thee!
The spirits that surround Thy throne
May bear the burning bliss;
But that is surely ... read more
ETERNAL Lord of earth and skies,
6-8s. Isaiah xlv. 22 &c.
1 ETERNAL Lord of earth and skies,
We wait thy Spirit's latest call:
Bid all our fallen race arise,
Thou who hast purchased life for all;
Whose only name, to sinners given,
Snatches from hell, and lifts to heaven.
2 The ... read more
ETERNAL MONARCH, KING MOST HIGH
Eternal Monarch, King most high,
Whose blood hath brought redemption nigh,
By Whom the death of Death was wrought,
And conquering graceÂ’s battle fought.
Ascending to the throne of might,
And seated at the FatherÂ’s right,
All power in HeavÂ’n is Jes ... read more
ETERNAL ONE, THOU LIVING GOD
Eternal One, Thou living God,
Whom changing years unchanged reveal,
With Thee their way our fathers trod;
The hand they held, in ours we feel.
The same our trust, the same our need,
In sorrowÂ’s stress, in dutyÂ’s hour;
We keep their faith, by Thee ... read more
ETERNAL POWER, OF EARTH AND AIR!
Eternal Power, of earth and air!
Unseen, yet seen in all around,
Remote, but dwelling everywhere,
Though silent, heard in every sound.
If eÂ’er Thine ear in mercy bent,
When wretched mortals cried to Thee,
And if, indeed, Thy Son was sent,
To save ... read more
ETERNAL Power, whose high abode
S.M. SECOND PART
1 ETERNAL Power, whose high abode
Becomes the grandeur of a God,
Infinite lengths beyond the bounds
Where stars revolve their little rounds!
2 Thee while the first archangel sings,
He hides his face behind his wings,
And ranks o ... read more
ETERNAL POWER, WHOSE HIGH ABODE
Eternal Power, Whose high abode
Becomes the grandeur of a God,
Infinite lengths beyond the bounds
Where stars resolve their little rounds!
The lowest step around Thy seat,
Rises too high for GabrielÂ’s feet;
In vain the favored angel tries
To reac ... read more
ETERNAL REST
TimeÂ’s clock is striking the hour,
Jesus will soon descend,
Clothed in the garments of power,
The reign of sin to end.
Then will this anthem be ringing
Like to a mighty flood,
Then Â’round the throne weÂ’ll be singing,
Glory and praise to God.
Ref ... read more
ETERNAL RULER OF THE CEASELESS ROUND
Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round
Of circling planets singing on their way,
Guide of the nations from the night profound
Into the glory of the perfect day,
Rule in our hearts, that we may ever be
Guided and strengthened and upheld by Thee.
We a ... read more
ETERNAL SON, ETERNAL LOVE
Eternal Son, eternal Love,
Take to Thyself Thy mighty power;
Let all earthÂ’s sons Thy mercy prove;
Let all Thy saving grace adore.
The triumphs of Thy love display;
In every heart reign Thou alone;
Till all Thy foes confess Thy sway,
And glory en ... read more
ETERNAL SOURCE OF JOYS DIVINE
Eternal Source of joys divine,
To Thee my soul aspires;
O could I say, “The Lord is mine,”
Â’Tis all my soul desires.
My hope, my trust, my life, my Lord,
Assure me of Thy love;
O speak the kind, transporting word,
And bid my fears remove.
Then ... read more
ETERNAL Spirit, come
2-6s & 4-8s.
1 ETERNAL Spirit, come
Into thy meanest home;
From thy high and holy place,
Where thou dost in glory reign,
Stoop, in condescending grace,
Stoop to the poor heart of man.
2 For thee our hearts we lift,
And wait the heavenly gift:
... read more
ETERNAL SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
Eternal Sun of righteousness,
Display Thy beams divine,
And cause the glory of Thy face
Upon my heart to shine.
Light, in Thy light, oh, may I see,
Thy grace and mercy prove,
Revived, and cheered, and blest by Thee,
The God of pardoning love.
... read more
ETERNAL Wisdom! Thee we praise,
C.M.
1 ETERNAL Wisdom! Thee we praise,
Thee the creation sings,
With thy loved name, rocks, hills, and seas,
And heaven's high palace rings.
2 Thy hand, how wide it spreads the sky!
How glorious to behold!
Tinged with a blue of heavenly dye,
A ... read more
ETERNAL WISDOM, THEE WE PRAISE
Eternal Wisdom! Thee we praise,
Thee the creation sings,
With Thy loved Name, rocks, hills, and seas,
And HeavenÂ’s high palace rings.
Thy hand, how wide it spreads the sky!
How glorious to behold!
Tinged with a blue of heavenly dye,
And starred w ... read more
ETERNAL, spotless Lamb of God,
L.M. THIRD PART
1 ETERNAL, spotless Lamb of God,
Before the world's foundation slain,
Sprinkle us ever with thy blood,
O cleanse, and keep us ever clean!
To every soul (all praise to thee!)
Our bowels of compassion move;
And all mankind by this ma ... read more
ETERNITY (Crosby)
Deep and grand in tones sublime,
Hear the passing bells of time,
Ring the dirge of moments dead,
Golden hours whose joys are fled—
Still those bells of time we hear,
Tolling, tolling: Hark! the word:
Refrain
Eternity!
Eternity!
Eternity!
I ... read more
ETERNITY (Gates)
Oh, the clanging bells of Time!
Night and day they never cease;
We are wearied with their chime,
For they do not bring us peace;
And we hush our breath to hear,
And we strain our eyes to see
If thy shores are drawing near,
Eternity! Eternity!
Oh ... read more
EVEN ME
Lord, I hear of showers of blessing,
Thou art scattering full and free;
Showers the thirsty land refreshing;
Let some drops now fall on me;
Even me, even me,
Let some drops now fall on me.
Pass me not, O God, my Father,
Sinful though my heart may ... read more
EVENING AND MORNING
Evening and morning, sunset and dawning,
Wealth, peace and gladness, comfort in sadness,
These are Thy works; all the glory be Thine!
Times without number, awake or in slumber,
Thine eye observes us, from danger preserves us,
Causing Thy mercy upon u ... read more
EVENING PRAYER, AN
If I have wounded any soul today,
If I have caused one foot to go astray,
If I have walked in my own willful way,
Dear Lord, forgive!
If I have uttered idle words or vain,
If I have turned aside from want or pain,
Lest I myself shall suffer throug ... read more
EVERLASTING HYMN, THE
Holy, holy, holy;
Angel voices singing;
Holy, holy, holy,
Through high heaven ringing.
From that temple, pure and bright,
Bathed in streams of crystal light,
Hear the everlasting hymn,
Holy, holy, holy.
Holy, holy, holy;
Grandest music swelling ... read more
EVERLASTING LIFE
“Everlasting life!” is the promise giv’n unto them
Who love the Savior dear.
“Everlasting life!” and a home in Heav’n,
If you will believe His Name.
Refrain
Then believe Him! O receive Him!
Blessèd Savior, kingly favor.
Give Him ever best endea ... read more
EVERLASTING SONG, THE
Come, O my soul, my evÂ’ry powÂ’r awaking,
Look unto Him Whose goodness crowns thy days;
While into song angelic choirs are breaking,
O let thy voice its thankful tribute bring.
Refrain
Tell how alone the path of death He trod;
Tell how He lives, ... read more
EVERY BRIDGE IS BURNED BEHIND ME
Since I started out to find Thee,
Since I to the cross did flee,
Every bridge is burned behind me;
I will never turn from Thee.
Refrain
Strengthen all the ties that bind me
Closer, closer, Lord to Thee,
Every bridge is burned behind me;
Thine ... read more
EVERY DAY WILL I BLESS THEE
My SaviorÂ’s praises I will sing,
And all His love express;
Whose mercies each returning day
Proclaim His faithfulness.
Refrain
“Every day will I bless Thee!
Every day will I bless Thee!
And I will praise, will praise Thy Name
For ever and ever ... read more
EVERY MORNING MERCIES NEW
Every morning mercies new
Fall as fresh as morning dew;
Every morning let us pay
Tribute with the early day:
For Thy mercies, Lord, are sure;
Thy compassion doth endure.
Still the greatness of Thy love
Daily doth our sins remove;
Daily, far as e ... read more
EVERY MORNING THE RED SUN
Every morning the red sun
Rises warm and bright;
But the evening cometh on,
And the dark, cold night.
ThereÂ’s a bright land far away,
Where Â’tis never-ending day.
Every spring the sweet young flowers
Open bright and gay,
Till the chilly autumn h ... read more
EXALT THE LORD, HIS PRAISE PROCLAIM
Exalt the Lord, His praise proclaim;
All ye His servants, praise His Name,
Who in the LordÂ’s house ever stand
And humbly serve at His command.
The Lord is good, His praise proclaim;
Since it is pleasant, praise His Name;
His people for His own He ta ... read more
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