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A HYMN FOR TODAY – Ah, Holy Jesus

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A HYMN FOR TODAY

Ah, holy Jesus, how have You offended,
That mortal judgment has on You descended?
By foes derided, by Your own rejected,
O most afflicted.

Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon You?
It is my treason, Lord, that has undone You.
‘Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied You;
I crucified You.

Lo, the Good Shepherd for the sheep is offered;
The slave has sinned, and yet the Son has suffered
For my atonement, though I nothing heeded,
God interceded.

For me, kind Jesus, was Your incarnation,
Your mortal sorrow and Your life’s oblation,
Your death of anguish and Your bitter passion,
For my salvation.

Therefore, dear Jesus, since I cannot pay You,
I do adore You, and will ever pray You,
Think on Your pity and Your love unswerving,
Not my deserving.

11.11.11.5 – Johann Heermann, 1630                                                                                                       trans. Robert S. Bridges, 1899                                                                                                          Tune: HERZLIEBSTER JESU – Johann Crueger, 1640                                                                            #228 in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, 2012

A HYMN FOR TODAY – O For a Closer Walk With God

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A HYMN FOR TODAY

O for a closer walk with God,
A calm and heav’nly frame,
A light to shine upon the road
That leads me to the Lamb!

Where is the blessedness I knew
When first I saw the Lord?
Where is the soul-refreshing view
Of Jesus and His word?

The dearest idol I have known,
Whate’er that idol be,
Help me to tear it from Thy throne,
And worship only Thee.

So shall my walk be close with God,
Calm and serene my frame;
So purer light shall mark the road
That leads me to the Lamb.

CM (8.6.8.6) – William Cowper, 1779

Tune: BEATITUDO – John B. Dykes, 1868

#631 in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, 2012

A HYMN FOR TODAY – Immortal, Invisible

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A HYMN FOR TODAY

Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.

To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small;
In all life Thou livest, the true life of all;
We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
And wither and perish – but naught changeth Thee.

Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight;
All praise we would render; O help us to see
‘Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee.

11.11.11 – Walter C. Smith, 1867
alt. W. Garrett Horder, 1884

Tune: ST. DENIO – Robert’s Caniadau y Cyssegr, 1839

#72 in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, 2012

 

A HYMN FOR TODAY – At the Name of Jesus

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A HYMN FOR TODAY

At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow,
Every tongue confess Him King of glory now;
‘Tis the Father’s pleasure we should call Him Lord,
Who from the beginning was the mighty Word.

Mighty and mysterious in the highest height,
God from everlasting, very light of light:
In the Father’s bosom with the Spirit blest,
Love, in love eternal, rest, in perfect rest.

At His voice creation sprang at once to sight,
All the angel faces, all the hosts of light,
Thrones and dominations, stars upon their way,
All the heav’nly orders in their great array.

Humbled for a season, to receive a name
From the lips of sinners unto whom He came;
Faithfully He bore it, spotless to the last,
Brought it back victorious when from death He passed.

11.11.11.11 – Caroline M. Noel, 1870

Tune: GREEK HYMN, attrib. Joseph Holbrook

#203 in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, 2012

A HYMN FOR TODAY – We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer

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A HYMN FOR TODAY

We praise Thee, O God, our Redeemer, Creator;
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.
Through life’s storm and tempest our Guide hast Thou been.
When perils o’ertake us, Thou wilt not forsake us,
And with Thy help, O LORD, life’s battles we win.

With voices united our praises we offer,
And gladly our songs of true worship we raise.
Thy strong arm will guide us; our God is before us.
To Thee, our great Redeemer, ever be praise.

12.11.12.11 – Julia C. Cory, 1902

Tune: KREMSER – Valerius’ Collection, 1626
arr. Edward Kremser, 1877

#139 in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, 2012

WE PRAISE THEE, O GOD, OUR REDEEMER directs praise to God as our Redeemer. It also blesses Him as Creator, Guide, and Helper. (Isaiah 44:24; 47:4)

A HYMN FOR TODAY – Living Water, Bread of Life

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A HYMN FOR TODAY

Living Water, Bread of Life

God sends springs into the valleys,
Flowing softly through the hills.
God sends streams down from the mountains,
Leaping over rocks and rills.
He fills rivers; He fills oceans.
Oh! what bounty overflows!
But His gift of living water
Quenches thirst within my soul.

God makes seed we plant for harvest,
Grows the seedling in the field,
Ripens grain for us to gather,
For the good bread it will yield.
He made manna sent from heaven.
Oh! what bounty He bestows!
Yet the bread of life He gives me
Feeds the hunger of my soul.

God provides in great abundance;
Of His bounty He has said:
“I’ll not see the saints forsaken
Or the righteous begging bread.”
Father, keep it still before me:
Greatest bounty You bestow
Is the Christ, the living water,
Bread of life to fill my soul.

8.7.8.7.D – Gayle D. Garrison, 1999
From Psalm 37:25-26; 104:10-15; 107:35-37

Tune: Gayle D. Garrison, 1999

Arr. R.J. Stevens, 1999

#56 in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, 2012

LIVING WATER, BREAD OF LIFE thanks God for water and bread. Then, in contrast, it thanks God for the greater gift of spiritual nourishment through Christ, who is the Living Water and Bread of Life. (Exodus 16:14-15; Psalm 37:25-26; 65:9-13; 104:10-14; Isaiah 55:10; John 4:10-14; 6:27-58; 2 Corinthians 9:10)

A HYMN FOR TODAY – I Will Wake the Dawn With Praises

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A HYMN FOR TODAY

I Will Wake the Dawn With Praises

Dawn and sunset, fierce and joyful,
Each reflects His mighty ways.
With the sea and sky before me,
I will give Him all my praise.

Stars will joy in praises from me;
“Lesser light” will know my voice.
When I give my God His glory,
Night will hear me and rejoice.

Shout His glory, brothers, sisters;
Laud His name and do His will.
Like the sands upon the shoreline
Are the praises due Him still.

[Chorus]
I will wake the dawn with praises!
I will speak His name abroad.
I will worship Him forever,
He my Lord, my only God.

8.7.8.7 with chorus – Sarah J. Furhman, 2001

Tune – Glenda B. Schales, 2001

#143 in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, 2012

I WILL WAKE THE DAWN WITH PRAISES borrows exuberant language from the Psalms to praise the Creator. Just as the dawn, the sunset, and the starry night praise God, so too the worshiper is overcome with the desire to glorify Him and encourage others to do the same. (Psalm 19:1-6; 57:7-11; 108:1-2)

A HYMN FOR TODAY – All Things Bright and Beautiful

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A HYMN FOR TODAY

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Each little flow’r that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
God made their glowing colors,
He made their tiny wings.

The purple-headed mountains,
The river running by,
The sunset and the morning
That brightens up the sky,

The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden:
He made them every one.

The tall trees in the greenwood,
The meadows where we play,
The rushes by the water,
To gather every day,

He gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell
How great is God Almighty,
Who has made all things well.

[Refrain]
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The LORD God made them all.

7.6.7.6 with refrain – Cecil F. Alexander, 1848

Tune: ROYAL OAK – Playford’s Dancing Master, 1680
arr. Martin F. Shaw (1915)

#93 in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs – 2012

A HYMN FOR TODAY – The Spacious Firmament on High

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A HYMN FOR TODAY

The spacious firmament on high,
With all the blue ethereal sky,
And spangled heav’ns, a shining frame,
Their great Original proclaim.
Th’unwearied sun, from day to day,
Does his Creator’s pow’r display
And publishes to every land
The work of an almighty hand.

Soon as the evening shades prevail,
The moon takes up the wondrous tale,
And nightly to the list’ning earth
Repeats the story of her birth;
While all the stars that round her burn
And all the planets in their turn
Confirm the tidings as they roll
And spread the truth from pole to pole.

What though in solemn silence all
Move round this dark terrestrial ball?
What though no real voice nor sound
Amid the radiant orbs be found?
In reason’s ear they all rejoice
And utter forth a glorious voice,
Forever singing as they shine,
“The hand that made us is divine.”

LMD (8.8.8.8.D) – Joseph Addison, 1712

Psalm 19:1-6

Tune: CREATION – Franz J. Haydn, 1798
arr. Mason and Webb’s National Psalmist, 1848

#64 in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, 2012

A HYMN FOR TODAY – The Rock of My Heart

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A HYMN FOR TODAY

The Rock of My Heart

My Lord, I need nothing beside You;
Without You, I could not have stood.
Your promise is my hope and my refuge;
Your nearness, my strength and my good.

CHORUS:

My heart may be broken within me;
My earthly strength may depart.
But You are my portion forever,
You are the Rock of my heart.
You are the Rock of my heart.

When I was distressed and embittered,
By things I could not understand,
Your presence was continually with me;
You always took hold of my hand.

I know that Your counsel will guide me
In wisdom, devotion, and love,
And afterward You’ll call me to glory
To dwell in Your presence above.

CHORUS:

My heart may be broken within me;
My earthly strength may depart.
But You are my portion forever,
You are the Rock of my heart.
You are the Rock of my heart.

9.8.10.8  – M. W. Bassford, 2000

From Psalm 73:2, 21-28

Tune: Glenda B. Schales, 2000

#29 in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, 2012

THE ROCK OF MY HEART takes the words of Asaph in Psalm 73 to express the Christian’s dependence on God and God’s faithfulness, even when the Christian’s faith begins to waver. (Psalm 73:2, 21-24, 25-28)