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With the Lord Begin Your Task
Author: W. Gustave Polack, 189-1950 Hymnal: Lutheran Service Book #869 (2006) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Beginning of Service Scripture: Colossians 3:17 Languages: English Tune Title: FANG DEIN WERK
With the Lord Begin Your Task
To Thee, O God, we raise
Author: Arthur T. Pierson Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #44 (1913) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Topics: Beginning of Service; Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 To Thee, O God, we raise
Our voice, in choral singing;
We come, with prayer and praise,
Our hearts' oblations bringing;
Thou art our fathers' God,
And ever shalt be ours:
Our lips and lives shall laud
Thy name, with all our powers.
2 Thy goodness, like the dew
On Hermon's hill descending,
Is every morning new,
And tells of love unending.
We bless Thy tender care
That led our wayward feet,
Past every fatal snare,
To streams and pastures sweet.
3 We bless Thy Son, who bore
The cross, for sinners dying;
Thy Spirit we adore,
The precious blood applying.
Let work and worship send
their incense unto Thee,
Till song and service blend,
Beside the crystal sea. Tune Title: [To Thee, O God, we raise Our voice]
To Thee, O God, we raise
Dearest Jesus, draw Thou near me
Author: T. Kingo Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #37 (1913) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Beginning of Service; Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Dearest Jesus, draw Thou near me,
Let Thy Spirit dwell with mine;
Open now my ear to hear Thee,
Take my heart and seal it Thine;
Keep me, lead me on my way
Thee to follow and obey,
E'er to do Thy will and fear Thee,
And rejoice to know and hear Thee.
2 Underneath Thy wings abiding,
In Thy Church, O Savior dear,
Let me dwell, in Thee confiding,
Hold me in Thy faith and fear;
Take away from me each thought
That with wickedness is fraught,
Tempting me to disobey Thee,
Root it out, O Lord, I pray Thee.
3 Thou, earth's greatest joy and gladness,
And salvation, full and free,
Let Thy presence cheer my sadness,
And prepare my soul for Thee!
In the hour when I depart,
Touch my spirit, lips and heart,
With Thy word assure, uphold me
Till the heavenly gates enfold me. Tune Title: [Dearest Jesus draw Thou near me]
Dearest Jesus, draw Thou near me
Lord, we humbly bow before Thee
Author: Henry Thompson Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #42 (1913) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Topics: Beginning of Service; Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Lord, we humbly bow before Thee,
In thy courts on this Thy day;
Help us rightly to adore Thee,
Worthily to praise and pray:
Worldly cares and thoughts dispelling,
In our hearts Thy Spirit dwelling;
Teach us meekly to obey,
Learn Thy will, and keep Thy way.
2 Hear, O Lord, our full confession,
When to Thee we lift our cry;
Pardon speak for each transgression;
To our suppliant soul draw nigh:
Thy pure word our hearts directing,
Thy good grace our steps protecting;
Look on us with pitying eye,
All we need, O Lord, supply. Tune Title: [Lord, we humbly bow before Thee, in Thy courts on this Thy day]
Lord, we humbly bow before Thee
Blessed Jesus, at Thy word
Author: T. Clausnitzer Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #34 (1913) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Topics: Beginning of Service; Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Blessed Jesus, at Thy word
We are gathered all to hear Thee;
Let our hearts and souls be stirred
Now to seek and love and fear Thee;
By Thy teachings sweet and holy,
Drawn from earth to love Thee solely.
2 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.
3 Glorious Savior, 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.
Tune Title: [Blessed Jesus at Thy word]
Blessed Jesus, at Thy word
Open now thy gates of beauty
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; B. Schmolk Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #35 (1913) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Topics: Beginning of Service; Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Open now Thy gates of beauty,
Zion, let me enter there,
Where my soul, in joyful duty,
Waits for Him who answers prayer;
O how blessed is this place,
Filled with solace, light, and grace.
2 Lord, my God, I come before Thee,
Do not hide Thy face from me;
Where we find Thee and adore Thee
There a heaven on earth must be;
To my heart, O enter Thou,
Let it be Thy temple now.
3 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.
4 Thou my faith increase and quicken,
Let me keep Thy gift divine;
Howsoe'er temptations thicken,
May Thy word forever shine
As my guiding star through life,
As my comfort in the strife.
5 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 living waters flow,
Here is balm for all our woe.
Tune Title: [Open now thy gates of beauty]
Open now thy gates of beauty
Lord Jesus Christ, be present now
Author: Wilhelm II. Duke of Sachse-Weimar Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #36 (1913) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Beginning of Service; Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 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.
2 Unseal our lips to sing Thy praise,
Our hearts in true devotion raise;
Our faith increase, our minds enlight,
That we may know Thy name aright:
3 Until we join the host that cry,
"Holy art Thou, O Lord most High!"
And 'mid the light of that blest place
Shall gaze upon Thee face to face.
4 Glory to God, the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One!
To Thee, O blessed Trinity,
Be praise throughout eternity! Tune Title: [Lord Jesus Christ be present now]
Lord Jesus Christ, be present now
Safely through another week
Author: J. Newton Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #38 (1913) Topics: Beginning of Service; Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Safely through another week
God has brought us on our way;
Let us now a blessing seek,
Waiting in His courts today;
Day of all the week the best,
Emblem of eternal rest!
2 Mercies multiplied each hour
Through the week our praise demand;
Guarded by almighty power,
Fed and guided by His hand,
Though ungrateful we have been,
Only made returns of sin.
3 While we pray for pardoning grace,
Through the dear Redeemer's name,
Show Thy reconciléd face;
Take away our sin and shame;
From our worldly cares set free,
May we rest this day in Thee.
4 May Thy gospel's joyful sound
Conquer sinners, comfort saints;
May the fruits of grace abound,
Bring relief for all complaints:
Thus may all our Sabbaths prove
Till we join the Church above.
Tune Title: [Safely through another week]
Safely through another week
Father, who the light this day
Author: Julia Anne Elliott Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #40 (1913) Topics: Beginning of Service; Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Father, who the light this day
Out of darkness didst create,
Shine upon us now, we pray,
While within Thy courts we wait;
Wean us from the works of night,
Make us children of the light.
2 Savior, who this day didst break
From the bondage of the tomb,
Bid our slumbering souls awake,
And dispel their doubt and gloom;
Let us, from our bonds set free,
Rise from sin and live to Thee.
3 Blessed Spirit, Comforter,
Sent this day from Christ on high,
Lord, on us Thy gifts confer,
Cleanse, illumine, sanctify;
All Thine influence shed abroad;
Lead us to the truth of God.
Tune Title: [Father, who the light this day]
Father, who the light this day
We love the place, O God
Author: Sir H. W. Baker; W. Bullock Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #41 (1913) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Topics: Beginning of Service; Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 We love the place, O God,
Wherein Thine honor dwelleth;
The joy of Thine abode
All earthly joy excelleth;
It is the house of prayer,
Wherein Thy servants meet;
And Thou, O Lord, art there
Thy chosen flock to greet.
2 We love Thine altar, Lord;
O what on earth so dearer?
For there, in faith adored,
We find Thy presence nearer'
We love the word of life,
The word that tells of peace,
Of comfort in the strife,
And joys that never cease.
3 We love to sing below
For mercies freely given;
But most we long to know
The triumph-song of heaven.
Lord Jesus, give us grace
On earth to love Thee more,
In heaven to see Thy face,
And with Thy saints adore.
Tune Title: [We love the place, O God]
We love the place, O God
Lord God, our Father, Thou our chiefest stay
Author: M. B. Landstad Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #43 (1913) Meter: 10.8.8.10.7 Topics: Beginning of Service; Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Lord God, our Father, Thou our chiefest stay,
Thou art our souls' delight for aye!
O hearken to our humble prayer:
Forgive our sins and us in mercy spare!
Have mercy on us, O Lord!
2 Lord Jesus Christ, God's Son, true light and way,
Shepherd of souls, to Thee we pray:
Thou wast for our salvation slain
Let not Thy death and sufferings be in vain!
Have mercy on us, O Lord!
3 Lord God, the Holy Ghost, Thee we implore
Be with us now and evermore!
Lead us to God, His grace to win,
And leave us not to perish in our sin!
Have mercy on us, O Lord! Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord God our Father, Thou our chiefest stay]
Lord God, our Father, Thou our chiefest stay
When morning gilds the skies
Author: Robert Bridges, 1844 - 1930 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #416 (1958) Topics: The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 When morning gilds the skies,
My heart awaking cries,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
When evening shadows fall,
This rings my curfew call,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
2 When mirth for music longs,
This is my song of songs,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
God’s holy house of prayer
Hath none that can compare
With 'Jesus Christ be praised.'A-men.
3 To him, my highest and best,
Sing I, when love-possest,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
Whate'er my hands begin,
This blessing breaketh in,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
4 No lovelier antiphon
In all high heaven is known
Than 'Jesus Christ be praised.'
There to the eternal Word
The eternal psalm is heard,
'O Jesus Christ be praised.'
5 Ye nations of mankind,
In this your concord find,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
Let all the earth around
Ring joyous with the sound,
May Jesus Christ be praised.
6 Sing, suns and stars of space,
Sing, ye that see his face,
Sing, 'Jesus Christ be praised.'
God’s whole creation o'er,
For aye and evermore
Shall Jesus Christ be praised.
Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDES DOMINI
When morning gilds the skies
At the Name of Jesus
Author: Caroline Maria Noel, 1817 - 77 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #430a (1958) Topics: The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 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.
2 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 heavenly orders
In their great array.
3 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.
4 Bore it up triumphant
With its human light,
Through all ranks of creatures
To the central height,
To the throne of Godhead,
To the Father’s breast;
Filled it with the glory
Of that perfect rest.
5 In your hearts enthrone him;
There let him subdue
All that is not holy,
All that is not true:
Crown him as your captain
In temptation's hour;
Let his will enfold you
In its light and power.
6 Brothers, this Lord Jesus
Shall return again,
In his Father's glory,
With his angel train;
For all wreaths of empire
Meet upon his brow,
And our hearts confess him
King of Glory now.
Languages: English Tune Title: EVELYNS
At the Name of Jesus
At the Name of Jesus
Author: Caroline Maria Noel, 1817 - 77 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #430b (1958) Topics: The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 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.
2 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 heavenly orders,
In their great array.
3 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.
4 Bore it up triumphant
With its human light,
Through all ranks of creatures
To the central height,
To the throne of Godhead,
To the Father’s breast,
Filled it with the glory
Of that perfect rest.
5 In your hearts enthrone him;
There let him subdue
All that is not holy,
All that is not true:
Crown him as your captain
In temptation's hour;
Let his will enfold you
In its light and power.
6 Brothers, this Lord Jesus
Shall return again,
In his Father's glory,
With his angel train;
For all wreaths of empire
Meet upon his brow,
And our hearts confess him
King of glory now.
Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ERIK
At the Name of Jesus
This Is The Three-Fold Truth
Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Hymnal: Hymnal Supplement 1991 #797 (1991) Meter: 6.6.6.6.12 Topics: Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 This is the threefold truth
on which our faith depends;
And with this joyful cry
Worship begins and ends:
Refrain:
Christ has died!
Christ is risen!
Christ will come again!
2 Made sacred by long use,
New-minted for our time,
Our liturgies sum up
The hope we have in him: [Refrain]
3 On this we fix our minds
As, kneeling side by side,
We take the bread and wine
From him, the Crucified: [Refrain]
4 By this we are upheld
When doubt and grief assails
Our Christian fortitude,
And only grace avails: [Refrain]
5 This is the threefold truth
Which, if we hold it fast,
Changes the world and us
And brings us home at last. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: THREEFOLD TRUTH
This Is The Three-Fold Truth
O Holy Ghost, to Thee we pray
Author: M. Luther; M. B. Landstad Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #39 (1913) Meter: 8.9.6.6.6.6.5 Topics: Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 O Holy Ghost, to Thee we pray
For true faith to guide us iin our way;
Grant its faithful keeping
Till our life's brief story,
When in death we're sleeping,
Ends at home in glory.
O have mercy, Lord!
2 Shine in our hearts,
Thou blesséd Light,
Teach us Jesus Christ to know aright,
That we all may surely,
In His grace confiding,
Be with him securely
Evermore abiding.
O have mercy, Lord!
3 Thou Fount of love, our hearts inspire
With the holy flame of Thy pure fire;
That in Christ united,
One in all endeavor,
Loyal friendship plighted,
We may walk together.
O have mercy, Lord!
4 Thou Comforter in every need,
'Gainst the wicked for and death plead
That Thy help mayy enter;
When our courage faileth,
And the evil tempter
All our life assaileth.
O have mercy, Lord! Tune Title: [O Holy Ghost, to Thee we pray]
O Holy Ghost, to Thee we pray
O Holy Spirit, enter in
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-78; Michael Schirmer, 1606-73 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #120 (1958) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 O Holy Spirit, enter in,
Among these hearts thy work begin,
Thy temple deign to make us;
Sun of the soul, thou light divine,
Around and in us brightly shine,
To strength and gladness wake us.
Where thou shinest,
Life from heaven there is given;
We before thee
For that precious gift implore thee.
2 Left to ourselves we shall but stray,
O lead us on the narrow way,
With wisest counsel guide us;
And give us steadfastness, that we
May henceforth truly follow thee,
Whatever woes betide us;
Heal thou gently
Hearts now broken, give some token
Thou art near us,
Whom we trust to light and cheer us. A-men.
3 O mighty Rock, O Source of life!
Let thy dear word, 'mid doubt and strife,
Be so within us burning,
That we be faithful unto death
In thy pure love and holy faith,
From thee true wisdom learning.
Lord, thy graces
On us shower; by thy power
Christ confessing,
Let us win his grace and blessing.
4 Grant that our days, while life shall last,
In purest holiness be passed;
Our minds so rule and strengthen
That they may rise o'er things of earth,
The hopes and joys that here have birth;
And if our course thou lengthen,
Keep thou pure, Lord,
From offences, heart and senses;
Blessèd Spirit,
Bid us thus true life inherit.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SCHON LEUCHTET
O Holy Spirit, enter in
At thy feet, O Christ, we lay
Author: William Bright, 1824 - 1901 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #203a (1958) Topics: The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 At thy feet, O Christ, we lay
Thine own gift of this new day;
Doubt of what it holds in store
Makes us crave thine aid the more;
Lest it prove a time of loss,
Mark it, Saviour, with thy Cross.
2 If it flow on calm and bright,
Be thyself our chief delight;
If it bring unknown distress,
Good is all that thou canst bless;
Only, while its hours begin,
Pray we, keep them clear of sin. A-men.
3 We in part our weakness know,
And in part discern our foe;
Well for us, before thine eyes
All our danger open lies;
Turn not from us, while we plead
Thy compassions and our need.
4 Fain would we thy Word embrace,
Live each moment on thy grace,
All our selves to thee consign,
Fold up all our wills in thine,
Think, and speak, and do, and be
Simply that which pleases thee.
5 Hear us, Lord, and that right soon;
Hear, and grant the choicest boon
That thy love can e’er impart,
Loyal singleness of heart;
So shall this and all our days,
Christ our God, show forth thy praise.
Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: VOLLER WUNDER
At thy feet, O Christ, we lay
At thy feet, O Christ, we lay
Author: William Bright, 1824 - 1901 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #203b (1958) Topics: The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 At thy feet, O Christ, we lay
Thine own gift of this new day;
Doubt of what it holds in store
Makes us crave thine aid the more;
Lest it prove a time of loss,
Mark it, Saviour, with thy Cross.
2 If it flow on calm and bright,
Be thyself our chief delight;
If it bring unknown distress,
Good is all that thou canst bless;
Only, while its hours begin,
Pray we, keep them clear of sin. A-men.
3 We in part our weakness know,
And in part discern our foe;
Well for us, before thine eyes
All our danger open lies;
Turn not from us, while we plead
Thy compassions and our need.
4 Fain would we thy Word embrace,
Live each moment on thy grace,
All our selves to thee consign,
Fold up all our wills in thine,
Think, and speak, and do, and be
Simply that which pleases thee.
5 Hear us, Lord, and that right soon;
Hear, and grant the choicest boon
That thy love can e’er impart,
Loyal singleness of heart;
So shall this and all our days,
Christ our God, show forth thy praise.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: BARMOUTH
At thy feet, O Christ, we lay
We Praise You, O God
Author: Julia C. Cory, 1882-1963 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #241 (1978) Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service First Line: We praise you, O God, our redeemer, creator Lyrics: 1 We praise you, O God, our redeemer, creator;
In grateful devotion our tribute we bring.
We lay it before you; we kneel and adore you;
We bless your holy name, glad praises we sing.
2 We worship you, God of our fathers, we bless you;
Through trial and tempest our guide you have been.
When perils o'ertake us, you will not forsake us,
And with your help, O Lord, our struggles we win.
3 With voices united our praises we offer
And gladly our songs of thanksgiving we raise.
With you, Lord, beside us, your strong arm will guide us.
To you, our great redeemer, forever be praise! Languages: English Tune Title: KREMSER
We Praise You, O God
Let the Whole Creation Cry
Author: Stopford A. Brooke, 1832-1916 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #242 (1978) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Let the whole creation cry,
"Glory to the Lord on high!"
Heav'n and earth, awake and sing,
"Praise him, our almighty King!"
Praise him, angel hosts above,
Ever bright and fair in love;
Sun and moon, lift up your voice;
Night and stars, in God rejoice.
2 Warriors fighting for the Lord,
Prophets burning with his word,
Those to whom the arts belong
Add their voices to the song.
Kings of knowledge and of law,
To the glorious circle draw;
All who work and all who wait,
Sing, "The Lord is good and great!"
3 Men and women, young and old,
Raise the anthem loud and bold,
And let children's happy hearts
In this worship take their parts;
From the north to southern pole
Let the mighty chorus roll:
“Holy, Holy, Holy One;
Glory be to God alone!” Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG
Let the Whole Creation Cry
Lord, with Glowing Heart
Author: Francis S. Key, 1779-1843 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #243 (1978) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service First Line: Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise thee Lyrics: 1 Lord, with glowing heart I’d praise thee
For the bliss thy love bestows,
For the pardoning grace that saves me,
And the peace that from it flows.
Help, O God, my weak endeavor;
This dull soul to rapture raise;
Thou must light the flame, or never
Can my love be warmed to praise.
2 Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee,
Wretched wand'rer, far astray;
Found thee lost, and kindly brought thee
From the paths of death away.
Praise, with love’s devoutest feeling,
Him who saw thy guilt-born fear
And, the light of hope revealing,
Bade the blood-stained cross appear.
3 Lord, my spirit's ardent feelings
Vainly would my lips express.
Low before thy footstool kneeling,
Deign thy suppliant’s prayer to bless;
Let thy grace, my soul’s chief treasure,
Love’s pure flame within me raise;
And, since words can never measure,
Let my life show forth thy praise! Languages: English Tune Title: PLEADING SAVIOR
Lord, with Glowing Heart
Lord Our God, with Praise We Come
Author: Peter Andrew Sveeggen, 1881-1969; Peter Dass, 1647-1707 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #244 (1978) Meter: 10.10.9.5.8 Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service First Line: Lord our God, with praise we come before you Languages: English Tune Title: GUD ER GUD
Lord Our God, with Praise We Come
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Author: William Kethe Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #245 (1978) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell,
Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice;
Him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell;
Come ye before him and rejoice.
2 Know that the Lord is God indeed;
Without our aid he did us make.
We are his folk, he doth us feed,
And for his sheep he doth us take.
3 Oh, enter then his gates with praise;
Approach with joy his courts unto;
Praise, laud, and bless his name always,
For it is seemly so to do.
4 For why? the Lord our God is good:
His mercy is forever sure;
His truth at all times firmly stood,
And shall from age to age endure.
5 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
The God whom heav'n and earth adore,
From us and from the angel host
Be praise and glory evermore.
Languages: English Tune Title: OLD HUNDREDTH
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Holy Majesty, before You
Author: Samuel J. Hedborn, 1783-1849; August W. Kjellstrand, 1864-1930 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #247 (1978) Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Holy Majesty, before you
We bow to worship and adore you!
With grateful hearts to you we sing!
Earth and heaven tell the story
Of your eternal might and glory,
And all your works their incense bring.
Lo, hosts of cherubim
And countless seraphim
Sing hosanna!
Holy is God, almighty God,
All-merciful and all-wise God!
2 God of light, exalted, holy!
Your tender care protects the lowly,
Leaves not your children to their fate.
You are gracious, God, our Father;
Your chosen people still you gather
Within your arms compassionate.
You gave us Christ, your Son,
Through whom your grace is won;
And your Spirit
Will dwell within to cleanse from sin
The ones your Son has died to win.
3 Bless us, Lord, and keep us ever;
Reveal your face and show your favor;
Upon your people smile with peace.
Here we sing our hymns, rejoicing,
Until in heav'n we shall be voicing
Your praise in strains that never cease;
Where hosts of cherubim
And countless seraphim
Sing hosanna!
Holy is God, almighty God,
All-merciful and all-wise God! Languages: English Tune Title: WACHET AUF
Holy Majesty, before You
Dearest Jesus, at Your Word
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Tobias Clausnitzer, 1619-1684 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #248 (1978) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Dearest Jesus, at your word
We have come again to hear you;
Let our thoughts and hearts be stirred
And in glowing faith be near you
As the promises here given
Draw us wholly up to heaven.
2 All our knowledge, sense, and sight
Lie in deepest darkness shrouded
Till your Spirit breaks the night,
Filling us with light unclouded.
All good thoughts and all good living
Come but by your gracious giving.
3 Radiance of God's glory bright,
Light of light from God proceeding,
Jesus, send your blessed light;
Help our hearing, speaking, heeding,
That our prayers and songs may please you,
As with grateful hearts we praise you.
4 Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Praise to you and adoration!
Grant us what we need the most:
Your blest Gospel's consolation,
While we here on earth await you,
Till in heav'n with praise we greet you.
Languages: English Tune Title: LIEBSTER JESU, WIR SIND HIER
Dearest Jesus, at Your Word
God Himself Is Present
Author: Gerhard Tersteegen, 1697-1769 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #249 (1978) Meter: 6.6.8.6.6.8.6.6.6 Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Languages: English Tune Title: WUNDERBARER KÖNIG
God Himself Is Present
Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #254 (1978) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Come, let us join our cheerful songs
With angels round the throne;
Ten thousand thousand are their tongues,
But all their joys are one.
2 "Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry,
"To be exalted thus!"
"Worthy the Lamb," our lips reply,
"For he was slain for us!"
3 Jesus is worthy to receive
Honor and pow'r divine;
And blessings, more than we can give,
Be, Lord, forever thine.
4 Let all creation join in one
To bless the sacred name
Of him who sits upon the throne,
And to adore the Lamb. Languages: English Tune Title: NUN DANKET ALL
Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs
Lord, Receive this Company
Author: Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, 1875-1955; George Utech, 1931-2009 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #255 (1978) Meter: 7.7.7.7.5.5.5.5 Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Languages: English Tune Title: UNION
Lord, Receive this Company
Oh, Sing Jubilee to the Lord
Author: Ulrik V. Koren, 1826-1910 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #256 (1978) Meter: 11.5.12.9 Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Languages: English Tune Title: GUDS MENIGHED, SYNG
Oh, Sing Jubilee to the Lord
Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
Author: Samuel Longfellow, 1819-1892 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #257 (1978) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, truth divine,
Dawn upon this soul of mine;
Word of God and inward light,
Wake my spirit, clear my sight.
2 Holy Spirit, love divine,
Glow within this heart of mine;
Kindle ev'ry high desire;
Purge me with your holy fire.
3 Holy Spirit, pow'r divine,
Fortify this will of mine;
By your will I strongly live,
Bravely bear, and nobly strive.
4 Holy Spirit, peace divine,
Still this restless heart of mine;
Speak to calm this tossing sea,
Stayed in your tranquility.
5 Holy Spirit, right divine,
King within my conscience reign;
Be my guide,and I shall be
Firmly bound, forever free. Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 13
Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
Love divine, all loves excelling
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #397a (1958) Topics: The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling,
Joy of heaven, to earth come down!
Fix in us thy humble dwelling,
All thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, thou art all compassion,
Pure unbounded love thou art;
Visit us with thy salvation,
Enter every trembling heart.
2 Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit
Into every troubled breast;
Let us all in thee inherit,
Let us find thy promised rest.
Take away the love of sinning;
Alpha and Omega be;
End of faith, as its beginning,
Set our hearts at liberty. A-men.
3 Come, almighty to deliver,
Let us all thy life receive;
Suddenly return, and never,
Nevermore thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
Serve thee as thy hosts above,
Pray and praise thee without ceasing,
Glory in thy perfect love.
4 Finish then thy new creation,
Pure and spotless let us be;
Let us see thy great salvation
Perfectly restored in thee!
Changed from glory into glory,
Till in heaven we take our place,
Till we cast our crowns before thee,
Lost in wonder, love, and praise.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL
Love divine, all loves excelling
Love divine, all loves excelling
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #397b (1958) Topics: The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling,
Joy of heaven, to earth come down!
Fix in us thy humble dwelling,
All thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, thou art all compassion,
Pure unbounded love thou art;
Visit us with thy salvation,
Enter every trembling heart.
2 Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit
Into every troubled breast;
Let us all in thee inherit;
Let us find thy promised rest.
Take away the love of sinning;
Alpha and Omega be;
End of faith, as its beginning,
Set our hearts at liberty. A-men.
3 Come, almighty to deliver,
Let us all thy life receive;
Graciously return, and never,
Nevermore thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
Serve thee as thy hosts above,
Pray, and praise thee without ceasing,
Glory in thy perfect love.
4 Finish then thy new creation,
Pure and spotless let us be;
Let us see thy great salvation
Perfectly restored in thee!
Changed from glory into glory,
Till in heaven we take our place,
Till we cast our crowns before thee,
Lost in wonder, love, and praise.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: LOVE DIVINE (LE JEUNE)
Love divine, all loves excelling
O Trinity, O Trinity
Author: Michael Saward, b. 1932 Hymnal: Hymnal Supplement 98 #836 (1998) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.7.8.8 Topics: Beginning of Service First Line: O Trinity, O Trinity, the uncreated One Lyrics: 1 O Trinity, O Trinity, the uncreated One;
O Unity, O Unity, of Father, Spirit, Son:
You are without beginning,
Your life is never ending;
Refrain:
And though our tongues are earth-bound clay,
Light them with flaming fire today.
2 O Majesty, O Majesty, Creator of our race;
O Mystery, O Mystery, we cannot see Your face:
Your justice is unswerving,
Your love is over-pow'ring; [Refrain]
3 O Virgin-born, O Virgin-born, of humankind the least;
O Victim torn, O Victim torn, both spotless lamb and priest:
You died and rose victorious,
You reign above all-glorious; [Refrain]
4 O Wind of God, O Wind of God, invigorate the dead;
O Fire of God, O Fire of God, Your burning radiance spread:
Your fruit our lives renewing,
Your gifts the Church transforming; [Refrain]
5 O Trinity, O Trinity, the uncreated One
O Unity, O Unity Of Father, Spirit, Son:
You are without beginning,
Your life is never ending; [Refrain] Scripture: Exodus 33:20-23 Languages: English Tune Title: TRINITY
O Trinity, O Trinity
O Holy Spirit, Enter In
Author: Michael Schirmer, 1606-73; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: Lutheran Service Book #913 (2006) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.4.4.4.8 Topics: Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 O Holy Spirit, enter in,
And in our hearts Your work begin,
Your dwelling place now make us.
Sun of the soul, O Light divine,
Around and in us brightly shine,
To joy and gladness wake us
That we may be
Truly living,
To You giving
Prayer unceasing
And in love be still increasing.
2 Give to Your Word impressive pow'r,
That in our hearts from this good hour
As fire it may be glowing,
That in true Christian unity
We faithful witnesses may be,
Your glory ever showing.
Hear us, cheer us
By Your teaching;
Let our preaching
And our labor
Praise You, Lord, and serve our neighbor.
3 O mighty Rock, O Source of Life,
Let Your dear Word, in doubt and strife,
In us be strongly burning
That we be faithful unto death
And live in love and holy faith,
From You true wisdom learning.
Your grace and peace
On us shower;
By Your power
Christ confessing,
Let us see our Savior's blessing.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16 Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
O Holy Spirit, Enter In
The First Day of the Week
Author: F. Pratt Green, b. 1903 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #246 (1978) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Languages: English Tune Title: KENTUCKY 93RD
The First Day of the Week
Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Benjamin Schmolk, 1672-1737 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #250 (1978) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Open now thy gates of beauty,
Zion, let me enter there,
Where my soul in joyful duty
Waits for God who answers prayer.
Oh, how blessed is this place,
Filled with solace, light, and grace!
2 Gracious God, I come before thee;
Come thou also unto me;
Where we find thee and adore thee,
There a heav'n on earth must be.
To my heart, oh, enter thou,
Let it be thy temple now!
3 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.
4 Thou my faith increase and quicken,
Let me keep thy gift divine;
How-so-e'er temptations thicken,
May thy Word still o'er me shine
As my guiding star through life,
As my comfort in all strife.
5 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.
Languages: English Tune Title: UNSER HERRSCHER
Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
O Day of Rest and Gladness
Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #251 (1978) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 O day of rest and gladness,
O day of joy and light,
O balm for care and sadness,
Most beautiful, most bright:
On you the high and lowly,
Through ages joined in tune,
Sing, "Holy, holy, holy,"
To the great God triune.
2 On you, at earth's creation,
The light first had its birth;
On you, for our salvation
Christ rose from depths of earth;
On you, our Lord victorious
The Spirit sent from heav'n;
And thus on you, most glorious,
A three-fold light was giv'n.
3 Today on weary nations
The heav'nly manna falls;
To holy convocations
The silver trumpet calls,
Where Gospel light is glowing
With pure and radiant beams
And living water flowing
With soul-refreshing streams.
5 New graces ever gaining
From this our day of rest,
We reach the rest remaining
To spirits of the blest.
To Holy Ghost be praises,
To Father, and to Son;
The Church its voice upraises
To you, blest Three in One.
Languages: English Tune Title: AVE MARIA, KLARER UND LICHTER MORGENSTERN
O Day of Rest and Gladness
You Servants of God
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #252 (1978) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service First Line: You servants of God, your master proclaim Lyrics: 1 You servants of God, your master proclaim,
And publish abroad his wonderful name;
The name, all-victorious, of Jesus extol;
His kingdom is glorious and rules over all!
2 Our God rules on high, almighty to save;
And still he is nigh, his presence we have.
The great congregation his triumph shall sing,
Ascribing salvation to Jesus, our king!
3 Salvation to God who sits on the throne!
Let all cry aloud and honor the Son.
The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim,
Fall down on their faces, and worship the Lamb.
4 Then let us adore and give him his right,
All glory and pow'r and wisdom and might,
All honor and blessing, with angels above,
And thanks never ceasing, and infinite love! Languages: English Tune Title: LYONS
You Servants of God
Light of Light, O Sole-Begotten
Author: Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955 Hymnal: Lutheran Service Book #914 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Beginning of Service Scripture: John 1:1-17 Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Light of Light, O Sole-Begotten
O Holy Spirit, enter in
Author: M. Schirmer Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #374 (1913) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.4.4.4.8 Topics: Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 O Holy Spirit, enter in,
And in our hearts Thy work begin,
Thy temple deign to make us;
Sun of the soul, Thou Light divine,
Around and in us brightly shine,
To joy and gladness wake us.
That we To Thee truly living,
To Thee giving prayer unceasing,
Still may be in love increasing.
2 Give to Thy Word impressive power,
That in our hearts, from this good hour,
As fire it may be glowing;
That we confess the Father, Son,
And Thee, the Spirit, Three in One,
Thy glory ever showing.
O stay And sway our souls ever,
That they never may forsake Thee,
But by faith their refuge make Thee.
3 Thou Fountain whence all wisdom flows,
Which God on pious hearts bestows,
Grant us Thy consolation,
That in our pure faith's unity
We faithful witnesses may be,
Of grace that brings salvation.
Hear us, cheer us by Thy teaching;
Let our preaching and our labor
Praise Thee, Lord, and bless our neighbor.
4 Left to ourselves we shall but stray;
O lead us on the narrow way,
With wisest counsel guide us,
And give us steadfastness, that we
May ever faithful prove to Thee,
Lord, now heal Thou all hearts broken;
And betoken Thou art near us,
Whom we trust to light and cheer us.
5 Thy heavenly strength sustain our heart,
That we may act the valiant part
With Thee as our reliance;
Be Thou our refuge and our shield,
That we may never quit the field,
Bidding all foes defiance;
Descend, defend from all errors
And earth's terrors: Thy salvation
Be our constant consolation.
6 O mighty Rock, O Source of life,
Let Thy dear word, 'mid doubt and strife,
Be so within us burning,
That we be faithful unto death,
In Thy pure love and holy faith,
From Thee true wisdom learning!
Thy grace and peace on us shower;
By Thy power Christ confessing,
Let us win our Savior's blessing.
7 O gentle Dew, from heaven now fall
With power upon the hearts of all,
Thy tender love instilling;
That heart, to heart more closely bound,
Fruitful in kindly deeds be found,
The law of love fulfilling;
Then, Lord, discord shall not grieve Thee;
We receive Thee; where Thou livest,
Peace, and love, and joy Thou givest.
8 Grant that our days, while life shall last,
In purest holiness be passed,
Be Thou our strength forever;
Grant that our hearts henceforth be free
From sinful lust and vanity,
Which us from Thee must sever.
Keep Thou pure now from offenses
Heart and senses. Blessed Spirit!
Let us heavenly life inherit. Tune Title: [O Holy Spirit, enter in]
O Holy Spirit, enter in
O Holy Spirit, Enter In
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878; Michael Schirmer, 1606-1673 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #459 (1978) Topics: Beginning of Service First Line: O Holy Spirit enter in Lyrics: 1 O Holy Spirit, enter in,
And in our hearts your work begin,
And make our hearts your dwelling.
Sun of the soul, O Light divine,
Around and in us brightly shine,
Your strength in us upwelling.
In your radiance
Life from heaven
Now is given
Overflowing,
Gift of gifts beyond all knowing.
2 Left to ourselves, we surely stray;
Oh, lead us on the narrow way,
With wisest counsel guide us;
And give us steadfastness, that we
May follow you forever free,
No matter who derides us.
Gently heal those
Hearts now broken;
Give some token
You are near us,
Whom we trust to light and cheer us.
3 O mighty Rock, O Source of life,
Let your good Word in doubt and strife
Be in us strongly burning,
That we be faithful unto death
And live in love and holy faith,
From you true wisdom learning.
Lord, your mercy
On us shower;
By your power
Christ confessing,
We will cherish all your blessing. Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
O Holy Spirit, Enter In
At the Name of Jesus
Author: Caroline M. Noel, 1817-77 Hymnal: Lutheran Worship #178 (1982) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 At the name of Jesus
Ev'ry knee shall bow,
Ev'ry 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.
2 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.
3 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;
4 Bore it up triumphant
With its human light,
Through all ranks of creatures
To the central height,
To the throne of Godhead,
To the Father’s breast,
Filled it with the glory
Of that perfect rest.
5 In your hearts enthrone him;
There let him subdue
All that is not holy,
All that is not true:
Crown him as your captain
In temptation's hour;
Let his will enfold you
In its light and pow'r.
6 Christians, this Lord Jesus
Shall return again
In his Father's glory,
With his angel train;
For all wreaths of empire
Meet upon his brow,
And our hearts confess him
King of glory now.
7 Glory then to Jesus,
Who, the Prince of light,
To a world in darkness
Brought the gift of sight;
Praise to God the Father;
In the Spirit's love
Praise we all together
Him who reigns above. Languages: English Tune Title: KING'S WESTON
At the Name of Jesus
From all that dwell below the skies
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #429 (1958) Topics: The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 From all that dwell below the skies
Let the Creator's praise arise;
Let the Redeemer's Name be sung
Through every land, by every tongue.
2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord,
Eternal truth attends thy word;
Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore,
Till suns shall rise and set no more.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 117 Languages: English Tune Title: DUKE STREET
From all that dwell below the skies
Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: Lutheran Service Book #902 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus Christ, be present now;
Our hearts in true devotion bow.
Your Spirit send with light divine,
And let Your truth within us shine.
2 Unseal our lips to sing Your praise
In endless hymns through all our days.
Increase our faith and light our minds;
And set us free from doubt that blinds.
3 Then shall we join the hosts that cry,
"O holy, holy Lord Most High!"
And in the light of that blest place
We then shall see You face to face.
4 All glory to the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One!
To You, O blessed Trinity,
Be praise throughout eternity!
Scripture: Psalm 43:3-4 Languages: English Tune Title: HERR JESU CHRIST, DICH ZU UNS WEND
Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now
O how holy is this place
Author: B. Schmolk Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #45 (1913) Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 O how holy is this place
Where the Lord a house hath given!
Here we come before His face;
This must be the gate of heaven.
Here His Word proclaims His grace.
O how holy is this place!
2 Thousand thanks, great God, arise
Unto Thee, in grace excelling.
Who, though filling all the skies,
Yet dost make this house Thy dwelling,
And to us dost here dispense
Thy pure word and sacraments.
3 Hitherto upon this house
Hath salvation surely rested.
Here our God hath been with us,
And Himself hath manifested.
Here His Spirit He hath given
To reveal the way to heaven.
4 O how lovely, meet and right
In His temple to adore Him!
Let us now in Him delight,
And with gladness come before Him.
Treasures lasting, precious, pure,
From above we here secure.
5 Dearest Guest, with us abide,
With Thy holy word still feed us;
Hitherto by Thee supplied,
Still be living waters lead us!
Keep Thy Church on earth secure
While the earth itself endure.
Tune Title: [O how holy is this place]
O how holy is this place
Blessing and honor, and glory and power
Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-89 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #166 (1958) Topics: The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Blessing and honor, and glory and power,
Wisdom, and riches, and strength evermore,
Give ye to him who our battle hath won,
Whose are the kingdom, the crown and the throne,
Whose are the kingdom, the crown and the throne.
2 Dwelleth the light of the glory with him,
Light of a glory that cannot grow dim,
Light in its silence and beauty and calm,
Light in its gladness and brightness and balm,
Light in its gladness and brightness and balm.
3 Ever ascendeth the song and the joy,
Ever descendeth the love from on high,
Blessing, and honor, and glory, and praise,
This is the theme of the hymns that we raise.
4 Give we the glory and praise to the Lamb;
Take we the robe and the harp and the palm;
Sing we the song of the Lamb that was slain,
Dying in weakness, but rising to reign. Languages: English Tune Title: AMERICAN HYMN
Blessing and honor, and glory and power
Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise thee
Author: Francis Scott Key, 1779 - 1843 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #403a (1958) Topics: The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Lord, with glowing heart I’d praise thee
For the bliss thy love bestows,
For the pardoning grace that saves me,
And the peace that from it flows.
Help, O God, my weak endeavor;
This dull soul to rapture raise;
Thou must light the flame, or never
Can my love be warmed to praise.
2 Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee,
Wretched wanderer, far astray;
Found thee lost, and kindly brought thee
From the paths of death away.
Praise, with love’s devoutest feeling,
Him who saw thy guilt-born fear,
And, the light of hope revealing,
Bade the blood-stained Cross appear. A-men.
3 Lord, this bosom’s ardent feeling
Vainly would my lips express;
Low before thy footstool kneeling,
Deign thy suppliant’s prayer to bless;
Let thy grace, my soul’s chief treasure,
Love’s pure flame within me raise;
And, since words can never measure,
Let my life show forth thy praise.
A-men.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: SANCTUARY
Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise thee
Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise thee
Author: Francis Scott Key, 1779 - 1843 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #403b (1958) Topics: The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service Lyrics: 1 Lord, with glowing heart I’d praise thee
For the bliss thy love bestows,
For the pardoning grace that saves me,
And the peace that from it flows.
Help, O God, my weak endeavor;
This dull soul to rapture raise;
Thou must light the flame, or never
Can my love be warmed to praise.
2 Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee,
Wretched wanderer, far astray;
Found thee lost, and kindly brought thee
From the paths of death away.
Praise, with love’s devoutest feeling,
Him who saw thy guilt-born fear,
And, the light of hope revealing,
Bade the blood-stained Cross appear. A-men.
3 Lord, this bosom’s ardent feeling
Vainly would my lips express;
Low before thy footstool kneeling,
Deign thy suppliant’s prayer to bless;
Let thy grace, my soul’s chief treasure,
Love’s pure flame within me raise;
And, since words can never measure,
Let my life show forth thy praise.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: RIPLEY
Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise thee
How brightly beams the morning star!
Author: Philipp Nicolai, 1556 - 1608 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #404 (1958) Topics: The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SCHON LEUCHTET
How brightly beams the morning star!
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