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Christ, of All My Hopes the Ground
Author: Ralph Wardlaw Hymnal: The Hymnbook #314 (1955) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Lyrics: 1 Christ, of all my hopes the Ground,
Christ, the Spring of all my joy,
Still in Thee may I be found,
Still for Thee my powers employ,
Still for Thee my powers employ.
2 Let Thy love my heart inflame;
Keep Thy fear before my sight;
Be Thy praise my highest aim;
Be Thy smile my chief delight,
Be Thy smile my chief delight.
3 Fountain of o'erflowing grace,
Freely from Thy fullness give;
Till I close my earthly race,
May I prove it Christ to live,
May I prove it Christ to live.
4 Firmly trusting in Thy blood,
Nothing shall my heart confound;
Safely I shall pass the flood,
Safely reach Emmanuel's ground,
Safely reach Emmanuel's ground.
5 Thus, O thus, an entrance give
To the land of cloudless sky;
Having known it Christ to live,
Let me know it gain to die,
Let me know it gain to die.
Amen. Scripture: Philippians 1:21 Tune Title: HENDON
Christ, of All My Hopes the Ground
From Thee All Skill and Science Flow
Author: Charles Kingsley Hymnal: The Hymnbook #315 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Lyrics: 1 From Thee all skill and science flow,
All pity, care, and love,
All calm and courage, faith and hope;
O pour them from above.
2 And part them, Lord, to each and all,
As each and all shall need,
To rise like incense, each to Thee,
In noble thought and deed.
3 And hasten, Lord, that perfect day
When pain and death shall cease,
And Thy just rule shall fill the earth
With health, and light, and peace;
4 When ever blue the sky shall gleam,
And ever green the sod;
And man's rude work deface no more
The Paradise of God.
Amen. Scripture: Proverbs 8:32-35 Tune Title: ST. PETER
From Thee All Skill and Science Flow
I Am Thine, O Lord
Author: Fanny Crosby Hymnal: The Hymnbook #320 (1955) Meter: 10.7.10.7 with refrain Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration First Line: I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice Refrain First Line: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord Lyrics: 1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee.
Refrain:
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.
2 O the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend! [Refrain]
3 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the power of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine. [Refrain]
Amen. Scripture: Philippians 3:10 Tune Title: I AM THINE
I Am Thine, O Lord
As Pants the Hart for Cooling Streams
Author: Nahum Tate; Nicholas Brady Hymnal: The Hymnbook #322 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Lyrics: 1 As pants the hart for cooling streams
When heated in the chase,
So longs my soul, O God, for Thee,
And Thy refreshing grace.
2 For Thee, my God, the living God,
My thirsty soul doth pine;
O when shall I behold Thy face,
Thou Majesty divine!
3 Why restless, why cast down, my soul?
Trust God; and He'll employ
His aid for thee, and change these sighs
To thankful hymns of joy.
4 Why restless, why cast down, my soul?
Hope still; and thou shalt sing
The praise of Him who is thy God,
Thy health's eternal Spring.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 42 Tune Title: SPOHR
As Pants the Hart for Cooling Streams
More About Jesus Would I Know
Author: Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851-1920 Hymnal: The Hymnbook #316 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Refrain First Line: More, more about Jesus Lyrics: 1 More about Jesus would I know,
More of His grace to others show;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
Refrain:
More, more about Jesus,
More, more about Jesus,
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
2 More about Jesus let me learn,
More of His holy will discern. ·
Spirit of God, my teacher be,
Showing the things of Christ to me. [Refrain]
3 More about Jesus; in His Word
Holding communion with my Lord;
Hearing His voice in every line,
Making each faithful saying mine. [Refrain]
4 More about Jesus; on His throne,
Riches in glory all His own;
More of His Kingdom's sure increase;
More of His coming, Prince of Peace. [Refrain]
Amen. Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19 Tune Title: MORE ABOUT JESUS
More About Jesus Would I Know
Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
Hymnal: The Hymnbook #317 (1955) Meter: Irregular Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be a Christian
In my heart.
In my heart, In my heart,
Lord, I want to be a Christian
In my heart.
2 Lord, I want to be more loving
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be more loving
In my heart.
In my heart, In my heart,
Lord, I want to be more loving
In my heart.
3 Lord, I want to be more holy
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be more holy
In my heart.
In my heart, In my heart,
Lord, I want to be more holy
In my heart.
4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be like Jesus
In my heart.
In my heart, In my heart,
Lord, I want to be like Jesus
In my heart.
Amen. Scripture: Matthew 11:29 Tune Title: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
Nearer, My God, to Thee
Author: Sarah F. Adams Hymnal: The Hymnbook #326 (1955) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!
E'en though it be a cross
That raiseth me;
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!
2 Though like the wanderer,
The sun gone down,
Darkness be over me,
My rest a stone;
Yet in my dreams I'd be
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!
3 There let the way appear
Steps unto heaven:
All that Thou sendest me
In mercy given:
Angels to beckon me
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!
4 Then, with my waking thoughts
Bright with Thy praise,
Out of my stony griefs
Bethel I'll raise;
So by my woes to be
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!
5 Or if on joyful wing
Cleaving the sky,
Sun, moon, and stars forgot,
Upward I fly,
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!
Amen. Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Tune Title: BETHANY
Nearer, My God, to Thee
There Is a Place of Quiet Rest
Author: Cleland B. McAfee (1866-1944) Hymnal: The Hymnbook #318 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Refrain First Line: O Jesus, blest Redeemer Lyrics: 1 There is a place of quiet rest,
Near to the heart of God,
A place where sin cannot molest,
Near to the heart of God.
Refrain:
O Jesus, blest Redeemer,
Sent from the heart of God,
Hold us, who wait before Thee,
Near to the heart of God.
2 There is a place of comfort sweet,
Near to the heart of God,
A place where we our Saviour meet,
Near to the heart of God. [Refrain]
3 There is a place of full release,
Near to the heart of God,
A place where all is joy and peace,
Near to the heart of God. [Refrain]
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 32:7 Tune Title: MCAFEE
There Is a Place of Quiet Rest
O for a Closer Walk with God
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: The Hymnbook #319 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Lyrics: 1 O for a closer walk with God,
A calm and heavenly frame,
A light to shine upon the road
That leads me to the Lamb!
2 Return, O holy Dove, return,
Sweet messenger of rest!
I hate the sins that made Thee mourn
And drove Thee from my breast.
3 The dearest idol I have known,
Whate'er that idol be,
Help me to tear it from Thy throne,
And worship only Thee.
4 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.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 51:12 Tune Title: DALEHURST
O for a Closer Walk with God
O for a Closer Walk with God
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: The Hymnbook #319A (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Lyrics: 1 O for a closer walk with God,
A calm and heavenly frame,
A light to shine upon the road
That leads me to the Lamb!
2 Return, O holy Dove, return,
Sweet messenger of rest!
I hate the sins that made Thee mourn
And drove Thee from my breast.
3 The dearest idol I have known,
Whate'er that idol be,
Help me to tear it from Thy throne,
And worship only Thee.
4 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.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 51:12 Tune Title: BEATITUDO
O for a Closer Walk with God
My Spirit Longs for Thee
Author: John Byrom Hymnal: The Hymnbook #321 (1955) Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Lyrics: 1 My spirit longs for Thee
Within my troubled breast,
Though I unworthy be
Of so divine a Guest.
Of so divine a Guest
Unworthy though I be,
Yet has my heart no rest,
Unless it come from Thee.
2 Unless it come from Thee,
In vain I look around;
In all that I can see
No rest is to be found.
No rest is to be found
But in Thy blessed love;
O let my wish be crowned,
And send it from above!
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 63:1 Tune Title: FINGAL
My Spirit Longs for Thee
O Let My Supplicating Cry
Hymnal: The Hymnbook #323 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Lyrics: 1 O let my supplicating cry
By Thee, my gracious Lord, be heard;
Give wisdom and deliver me
According to Thy faithful word.
2 Instructed in Thy holy law,
To praise Thy word I lift my voice;
O Lord, be Thou my present help,
For Thy commandments are my choice.
3 For Thy salvation I have longed,
And in Thy law is my delight;
Enrich my soul with life divine,
And help me by Thy judgments right.
4 Thy servant like a wandering sheep
Has lost the path and gone astray;
Restore my soul and lead me home,
For Thy commands I would obey.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 119 Tune Title: MELCOMBE
O Let My Supplicating Cry
I Need Thee Every Hour
Author: Robert Lowry; Annie S. Hawks Hymnal: The Hymnbook #324 (1955) Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Refrain First Line: I need Thee, O I need Thee Lyrics: 1 I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No other voice but Thine
Can peace afford.
Refrain:
I need Thee, O I need Thee,
Every hour I need Thee!
O bless me now, my Saviour—
I come to Thee!
2 I need Thee every hour;
Stay Thou near by;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh. [Refrain]
3 I need Thee every hour;
Teach me Thy will,
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill. [Refrain]
4 I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy One;
O make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son. [Refrain]
Amen. Scripture: Exodus 33:14-15 Tune Title: NEED
I Need Thee Every Hour
O for a Heart to Praise My God!
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnbook #325 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Lyrics: 1 O for a heart to praise my God!
A heart from sin set free;
A heart that always feels Thy blood,
So freely shed for me;
2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek,
My great Redeemer's throne,
Where only Christ is heard to speak,
Where Jesus reigns alone;
3 A humble, lowly, contrite heart,
Believing, true, and clean,
Which neither life nor death can part
From Him that dwells within;
4 A heart in every thought renewed,
And full of love divine,
Perfect and right and pure and good,
A copy, Lord, of Thine!
5 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart;
Come quickly from above;
Write Thy new name upon my heart,
Thy new, best name of Love.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 51:10 Tune Title: BEATITUDO
O for a Heart to Praise My God!
O Lord, My God, Most Earnestly
Hymnal: The Hymnbook #327 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Lyrics: 1 O Lord, my God, most earnestly
My heart would seek Thy face,
Within Thy holy house once more
To see Thy glorious grace.
2 Apart from Thee I long and thirst,
And nought can satisfy;
I wander in a desert land
Where all the streams are dry.
3 The loving kindness of my God
Is more than life to me;
So I will bless Thee while I live
And lift my prayer to Thee.
4 In Thee my soul is satisfied,
My darkness turns to light,
And joyful meditations fill
The watches of the night.
5 My Saviour, 'neath Thy sheltering wings
My soul delights to dwell;
Still closer to Thy side I press,
For near Thee all is well.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 63 Tune Title: STRACATHRO
O Lord, My God, Most Earnestly
Father of Peace, and God of Love
Author: William Cameron; Philip Doddridge (1702 - 1751) Hymnal: The Hymnbook #328 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Lyrics: 1 Father of peace, and God of love,
We own Thy power to save,
That power by which our Shepherd rose
Victorious o'er the grave.
2 Him from the dead Thou broughtest again,
When by His sacred blood
Confirmed and sealed forevermore
Th' eternal covenant stood.
3 O may Thy Spirit seal our souls,
And mold them to Thy will,
That our weak hearts no more may stray,
But keep Thy precepts still;
4 That to perfection's sacred height
We nearer still may rise,
And all we think, and all we do,
Be pleasing in Thine eyes.
Amen. Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21 Tune Title: ST. PAUL
Father of Peace, and God of Love
O God, Regard My Humble Plea
Hymnal: The Hymnbook #329 (1955) Meter: 8.8.6 D Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Lyrics: 1 O God, regard my humble plea;
I cannot be so far from Thee
But Thou wilt hear my cry;
When I by trouble am distressed,
Then lead me on the Rock to rest
That higher is than I.
2 In Thee my soul hath shelter found,
And Thou hast been from foes around
The tower to which I flee.
Within Thy house will I abide;
My refuge sure, whate'er betide,
Thy sheltering wings shall be.
3 For Thou, O God, my vows hast heard,
On me the heritage conferred
Of those that fear Thy name;
A blest anointing Thou dost give,
And Thou wilt make me ever live
Thy praises to proclaim.
4 Before Thy face shall I abide;
O God, Thy truth and grace provide
To guard me in the way;
So I will make Thy praises known,
And, humbly blending at Thy throne,
My vows will daily pay.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 61 Tune Title: MERIBAH
O God, Regard My Humble Plea
Rise, My Soul, and Stretch Thy Wings
Author: Robert Seagrave Hymnal: The Hymnbook #330 (1955) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Lyrics: 1 Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings,
Thy better portion trace;
Rise from transitory things
Toward heaven, thy destined place.
Sun and moon and stars decay,
Time shall soon this earth remove;
Rise, my soul, and haste away
To seats prepared above.
2 Rivers to the ocean run,
Nor stay in all their course;
Fire ascending seeks the sun;
Both speed them to their source:
So my soul, derived from God,
Longs to view His glorious face,
Forward tends to His abode,
To rest in His embrace.
3 Cease, my soul, then, cease to mourn,
Press onward to the prize;
Soon the Saviour will return
Triumphant in the skies:
Yet a season, and we know
Happy entrance will be given,
All our sorrows left below,
And earth exchanged for heaven.
Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 Tune Title: AMSTERDAM
Rise, My Soul, and Stretch Thy Wings
My Hope Is Built
Author: Edward Mote, 1797-1874 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #364 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Topics: The Christian Life Hope and Aspiration First Line: My hope is built on nothing less Refrain First Line: On Christ, the solid rock, I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus' name.
Refrain:
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
2 When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain]
3 His oath, His covenant, His blood
Support me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain]
4 When He shall come with trumpet sound,
O may I then in Him be found!
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne! [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Languages: English Tune Title: THE SOLID ROCK
My Hope Is Built
Christ, of all my hopes
Author: Ralph Wardlaw Hymnal: The Mennonite Hymnal #286 (1969) Topics: Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration First Line: Christ, of all my hopes the ground Tune Title: SONG XIII
Christ, of all my hopes
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