SAVIOUR, Prince of Israel's race,
6-7s.
1 SAVIOUR, Prince of Israel's race,
See me from thy lofty throne;
Give the sweet relenting grace,
Soften this obdurate stone!
Stone to flesh, O God, convert;
Cast a look, and break my heart!
2 By thy Spirit, Lord, reprove,
All my inmost ... read more
SAVIOUR, sprinkle many nations,
8s & 7s. Isaiah lii. 15.
1 SAVIOUR, sprinkle many nations,
Fruitful let thy sorrows be;
By thy pains and consolations
Draw the Gentiles unto thee:
Of thy cross the wondrous story,
Be to all the nations told!
Let them see thee in thy glory,
And thy ... read more
SAVIOUR, the world's and mine,
2-6s & 4-7s.
1 SAVIOUR, the world's and mine,
Was ever grief like thine!
Thou my pain, my curse hast took,
All my sins were laid on thee;
Help me, Lord; to thee I look,
Draw me, Saviour, after thee.
2 'Tis done! my God hath died;
My Love is c ... read more
SAVIOUR, to thee we humbly cry!
6-8s.
1 SAVIOUR, to thee we humbly cry!
The brethren we have lost restore;
Recall them by thy pitying eye,
Retrieve them from the Tempter's power;
By thy victorious blood cast down,
Nor suffer him to take their crown.
2 Beguiled alas! by Satan ... read more
SAVIOUR, we know thou art
4-6s & 2-8s. Acts ii. 47.
1 SAVIOUR, we know thou art
In every age the same:
Now, Lord, in ours exert
The virtue of thy name;
And daily, through thy word, increase
Thy blood-besprinkled witnesses.
2 Thy people, saved below
From every sinful sta ... read more
SAVIOUR, we now rejoice in hope,
6-8s.
1 SAVIOUR, we now rejoice in hope,
That thou at last wilt take us up;
With daily triumph we proclaim,
And bless and magnify thy name;
And wait thy greatness to adore
When time and death shall be no more.
2 Till then with us vouchsafe to st ... read more
SAVIOUR, when in dust to thee
8-7s.
1 SAVIOUR, when in dust to thee
Low we bow the adoring knee;
When, repentant, to the skies
Scarce we lift our weeping eyes,
O by all thy pains and woe
Suffered once for man below,
Bending from thy throne on high,
Hear our solemn litany!
... read more
SAVIOUR, whom our hearts adore,
7s & 6s.
1 SAVIOUR, whom our hearts adore,
To bless our earth again,
Now assume thy royal power,
And o'er the nations reign;
Christ, the world's desire and hope,
Power complete to thee is given;
Set the last great empire up,
Eternal Lord of heav ... read more
SEE how great a flame aspires,
8-7s.
1 SEE how great a flame aspires,
Kindled by a spark of grace!
Jesu's love the nations fires,
Sets the kingdoms on a blaze;
To bring fire on earth he came,
Kindled in some hearts it is,
O that all might catch the flame,
All partake the glori ... read more
SEE the Conqueror mounts in triumph,
8s & 7s.
1 SEE the Conqueror mounts in triumph,
See the King in royal state
Riding on the clouds his chariot
To his heavenly palace gate;
Hark, the choirs of angel-voices
Joyful hallelujahs sing,
And the portals high are lifted
To receive their he ... read more
SEE, sinners, in the gospel glass,
6-8s.
1 SEE, sinners, in the gospel glass,
The friend and Saviour of mankind!
Not one of all the apostate race
But may in him salvation find!
His thoughts, and words, and actions prove,
His life and death, - that God is love!
2 Behold the Lamb o ... read more
SERVANT of all, to toil for man
C.M.
1 SERVANT of all, to toil for man
Thou didst not, Lord, refuse;
Thy majesty did not disdain
To be employed for us!
2 Thy bright example I pursue,
To thee in all things rise;
And all I think, or speak, or do,
Is one great sacrifice.
3 C ... read more
SHALL I, for fear of feeble man,
L.M.
1 SHALL I, for fear of feeble man,
The Spirit's course in me restrain?
Or, undismayed, in deed and word
Be a true witness for my Lord?
2 Awed by a mortal's frown, shall I
Conceal the word of God most high?
How then before thee shall I dar ... read more
SHEPHERD of Israel, hear
S.M.
1 SHEPHERD of Israel, hear
Our supplicating cry;
And gather in the souls sincere
That from their brethren fly.
Scattered through devious ways,
Collect thy feeble flock;
And join by thine atoning grace,
And hide them in the rock.
2 O would ... read more
SHEPHERD of souls, with pitying eye
L.M.
1 SHEPHERD of souls, with pitying eye
The thousands of our Israel see:
To thee in their behalf we cry,
Ourselves but newly found in thee.
2 See where o'er desert wastes they err,
And neither food nor feeder have,
Nor fold, nor place of ref ... read more
SHOW pity, Lord; O Lord, forgive;
L.M. Psalm li
1 SHOW pity, Lord; O Lord, forgive;
Let a repenting rebel live:
Are not thy mercies large and free?
May not a sinner trust in thee?
2 My lips with shame my sins confess
Against thy law, against thy grace!
Lord, should thy judgment ... read more
SHRINKING from the cold hand of death,
L.M.
1 SHRINKING from the cold hand of death,
I too shall gather up my feet,
Shall soon resign this fleeting breath,
And die, my fathers' God to meet.
2 Numbered among thy people, I
Expect with joy thy face to see;
Because thou didst for sinner ... read more
SINCE the Son hath made me free,
6s-7s.
1 SINCE the Son hath made me free,
Let me taste my liberty;
Thee behold with open face,
Triumph in thy saving grace,
Thy great will delight to prove,
Glory in thy perfect love.
2 Abba, Father! hear thy child,
Late in Jesus reconciled,
H ... read more
SING we to our conquering Lord
7s & 6s. Psalm xcviii.
1 SING we to our conquering Lord
A new triumphant song;
Joyfully his deeds record,
And with a thankful tongue!
Wonders his right hand hath wrought.
Still his outstretched arm we see;
He alone the fight hath fought,
And got t ... read more
SINNERS, believe the gospel word,
6-8s.
1 SINNERS, believe the gospel word,
Jesus is come your souls to save
Jesus is come, your common Lord;
Pardon ye all through him may have,
May now be saved, whoever will;
This man receiveth sinners still.
2 See where the lame, the halt, the ... read more
SINNERS, lift vp your hearts,
4-6s & 2-8s.
1 SINNERS, lift vp your hearts,
The promise to receive!
Jesus himself imparts,
He comes in man to live;
The Holy Ghost to man is given;
Rejoice in God sent down from heaven.
2 Jesus is glorified,
And gives the Comforter,
His Spiri ... read more
SINNERS, obey the gospel-word!
L.M.
1 SINNERS, obey the gospel-word!
Haste to the supper of my Lord!
Be wise to know your gracious day;
All things are ready, come away!
2 Ready the Father is to own
And kiss his late-returning son;
Ready your loving Saviour stands,
And spread ... read more
SINNERS, rejoice: your peace is made;
6-8s.
1 SINNERS, rejoice: your peace is made;
Your Saviour on the cross hath bled:
Your God, in Jesus reconciled,
On all his works again hath smiled;
Hath grace through him and blessing given,
To all in earth and all in heaven.
2 Angels rejoice ... read more
SINNERS, turn, why will ye die?
8-7s. "Why will ye die, O house of Israel?" Ezek. xviii. 31.
1 SINNERS, turn, why will ye die?
God, your Maker, asks you why?
God, who did your being give,
Made you with himself to live -
He the fatal cause demands,
Asks the work of his own hands, ... read more
SINNERS, your hearts lift up,
2-6s & 4-7s.
1 SINNERS, your hearts lift up,
Partakers of your hope!
This, the day of Pentecost;
Ask, and ye shall all receive,
Surely now the Holy Ghost
God to all that ask shall give.
2 Ye all may freely take
The grace for Jesu's sake;
He f ... read more
SOLDIERS of Christ, arise,
S.M.
1 SOLDIERS of Christ, arise,
And put your armour on,
Strong in the strength which God supplies
Through his eternal Son;
Strong in the Lord of hosts,
And in his mighty power,
Who in the strength of Jesus trusts
Is more than conqueror.
2 St ... read more
SOMETIMES a light surprises
7 6, 7 6, 7 6, 7 6.
1 SOMETIMES a light surprises
The Christian while he sings:
It is the Lord who rises
With healing in his wings.
When comforts are declining,
He grants the soul again
A season of clear shining,
To cheer it after rain.
2 In h ... read more
SON of God, if thy free grace
7s & 6s.
1 SON of God, if thy free grace
Again hath raised me up,
Called me still to seek thy face,
And given me back my hope;
Still thy timely help afford,
And all thy loving kindness show:
Keep me, keep me, gracious Lord,
And never let me go!
... read more
SON of thy Sire's eternal love,
L.M. SECOND PART
1 SON of thy Sire's eternal love,
Take to thyself thy mighty power,
Let all earth's sons thy mercy prove,
Let all thy bleeding grace adore;
The triumphs of thy love display,
In every heart reign thou alone,
Till all thy foes conf ... read more
SOVEREIGN of all the worlds on high,
C.M. Romans viii. 15, 16.
1 SOVEREIGN of all the worlds on high,
Allow my humble claim;
Nor, while unworthy I draw nigh,
Disdain a Father's name.
2 "My Father God!" that gracious sound
Dispels my guilty fear;
Not all the harmony of heaven
Co ... read more
SOVEREIGN of all! whose will ordains
C.M. For the King.
1 SOVEREIGN of all! whose will ordains
The powers on earth that be,
By whom our rightful Monarch reigns,
Subject to none but thee:
2 Stir up thy power, appear, appear,
And for thy servant fight;
Support thy great vicegerent he ... read more
SOW in the morn thy seed,
S.M. Ecclesiastes xi. 6.
1 SOW in the morn thy seed,
At eve hold not thine hand;
To doubt and fear give thou no heed,
Broadcast it o'er the land.
2 Beside all waters sow,
The highway furrows stock,
Drop it where thorns and thistles grow,
Scatt ... read more
SPIRIT divine I attend our prayers,
C.M.
1 SPIRIT divine I attend our prayers,
And make this house thy home;
Descend with all thy gracious powers,
O come, great Spirit, come!
2 Come as the light! to us reveal
Our emptiness and woe;
And lead us in those paths of life
Where all the ... read more
SPIRIT of faith, come down,
S.M.
1 SPIRIT of faith, come down,
Reveal the things of God;
And make to us the Godhead known,
And witness with the blood:
'Tis thine the blood to apply,
And give us eyes to see,
Who did for every sinner die,
Hath surely died for me.
2 No man ... read more
SPIRIT of truth! on this thy day
C.M.
1 SPIRIT of truth! on this thy day
To thee for help we cry,
To guide us through the dreary way
Of dark mortality.
2 We ask not, Lord, thy cloven flame,
Or tongues of various tone;
But long thy praises to proclaim
With fervour in our own. ... read more
SPIRIT of truth, essential God,
6-8s.
1 SPIRIT of truth, essential God,
Who didst thy ancient saints inspire,
Shed in their hearts thy love abroad,
And touch their hallowed lips with fire;
Our God from all eternity,
World without end we worship thee!
2 Still we believe, almigh ... read more
STAND the omnipotent decree!
7s & 8s.
1 STAND the omnipotent decree!
Jehovah's will be done!
Nature's end we wait to see,
And hear her final groan;
Let this earth dissolve, and blend
In death the wicked and the just,
Let those ponderous orbs descend,
And grind us into dust. ... read more
STAY, thou insulted Spirit, stay,
L.M.
1 STAY, thou insulted Spirit, stay,
Though I have done thee such despite,
Nor cast the sinner quite away,
Nor take thine everlasting flight.
2 Though I have steeled my stubborn heart,
And still shook off my guilty fears,
And vexed, and urge ... read more
STILL for thy loving-kindness, Lord,
C.M.
1 STILL for thy loving-kindness, Lord,
I in thy temple wait;
I look to find thee in thy word,
Or at thy table meet.
2 Here, in thine own appointed ways,
I wait to learn thy will;
Silent I stand before thy face,
And hear thee say, "Be stil ... read more
STILL Lord, I languish for thy grace;
8s & 6s.
1 STILL Lord, I languish for thy grace;
Reveal the beauties of thy face,
The middle wall remove;
Appear, and banish my complaint,
Come, and supply my only want,
Fill all my soul with love.
2 O conquer this rebellious will!
Willing thou ... read more
STUPENDOUS height of heavenly love,
6-8s. Luke i. 78.
1 STUPENDOUS height of heavenly love,
Of pitying tenderness divine!
It brought the Saviour from above,
It caused the springing day to shine;
The Sun of righteousness to appear,
And gild our gloomy hemisphere.
2 God did in Chris ... read more
STUPENDOUS love of God most high!
8s & 6s. Matthew xi. 28.
1 STUPENDOUS love of God most high!
He comes to meet us from the sky
In mildest majesty;
Full of unutterable grace,
He calls the weary burdened race,
"Come all for help to me."
2 Tired with the greatness of my way,
Fr ... read more
SUMMONED my labour to renew,
C.M.
1 SUMMONED my labour to renew,
And glad to act my part,
Lord, in thy name my work I do,
And with a single heart.
2 End of my every action thou,
In all things thee I see:
Accept my hallowed labour now,
I do it unto thee.
3 Whate'er the ... read more
SURROUNDED by a host of foes,
6-8s.
1 SURROUNDED by a host of foes,
Stormed by a host of foes within,
Nor swift to flee, nor strong to oppose,
Single, against hell, earth, and sin,
Single, yet undismayed, I am;
I dare believe in Jesu's name.
2 What though a thousand hosts e ... read more
SWEET is the memory of thy grace,
C.M.
1 SWEET is the memory of thy grace,
My God, my heavenly King:
Let age to age thy righteousness
In sounds of glory sing.
2 God reigns on high, but not confines
His bounty to the skies:
Through the whole earth his goodness shines,
And every ... read more
SWEET is the work, my God, my King,
L.M.
1 SWEET is the work, my God, my King,
To praise thy name, give thanks, and sing;
To show thy love by morning light,
And talk of all thy truth at night.
2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest,
No mortal cares disturb my breast:
O may my heart in ... read more
TALK with us, Lord, thyself reveal,
C.M.
1 TALK with us, Lord, thyself reveal,
While here o'er earth we rove;
Speak to our hearts, and let us feel
The kindling of thy love.
2 With thee conversing, we forget
All time, and toil, and care;
Labour is rest, and pain is sweet,
If thou ... read more
TERRIBLE thought! shall I alone,
C.M.
1 TERRIBLE thought! shall I alone,
Who may be saved shall I
Of all, alas! whom I have known,
Through sin for ever die?
2 While all my old companions dear,
With whom I once did live,
Joyful at God's right hand appear,
A blessing to receive ... read more
THAT health of soul I gasp to know
L.M. "Heal me, O Lord," Jeremiah xvii, 14.
1 THAT health of soul I gasp to know
Which only Jesus can bestow,
Jesus, thy sovereign skill display,
And take this seed of sin away;
The original infirmity,
O were it now expelled by thee,
Who didst my ... read more
THE ANGELÂ’S SONG
Rolling downward, through the midnight,
Comes a glorious burst of heavÂ’nly song;
’Tis a chorus full of sweetness—
And the singers are an angel throng.
Refrain
“Glory! glory in the highest!
On the earth goodwill and peace to men!”
Down the ages ... read more
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