FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON. D. D. BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO THE LIBRARY OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Sect I ion Ji,. HYMN FOR THE USE OF EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOLS CONGREGATIONS. DECORAH, IOWA. LUTHERAK PUBUSHTNG HQCPK. 1884. Kntured nocorflinp: to act of C'on^rops in the rear 1879 by the LUTHERAN PUBLr:SI{ING HOUSE, Decorah, Iowa, in the of rice of the Librarian of CongreaS, at Waohington. CONTENTS, Page I. WORSHIP ( Nos. 1-9) 1 11. ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS (10-15) 9 III. NEW YEAR (16-18) 20 IV. THE PASSION (19--7) 25 V. EASTER (28-34) 38 VI. ASCENSION (85-37 ) 50 VII. WHITSUNTIDE (38-41) §3 VIII. TRINITY (42 — 44) 59 IX. REFORMATION (45-47) &S X. THE WORD OP GOD AND THE CHURCH (48-52) 6t) XI. THE CATECHISM (53-60) 72 (1. In general; 2. Tlie Ten Commandments; 3. The Creed; 4. Baptism; 5. The Lord's Supper). XII. REPENTANCE (61-65) 90 XIII. FAITH AND JUSTIFICATION (66-72; 08 XIV. PRAISE TO JESUS (73-78) 106 XV. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (79-83) 117 XVI. MORNING (84-86) 124 XVII. EVENING (87-92) 128 XVIII. PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING (93-lOij • . 135 XIX. THE CROSS AND CONSOLATION (102-110) 149 XX. DEATH (111-113) 168 XXI. BURIAL (119-124) 175 XXII. JUDGMENT AND ETERNITY (125-130) 182 DOXOLOGIES 193 I. AV<>i'*«4liii>, 1 1. ALL glory be to God on High, Who hath our race befriended! To us no harm shall now come nigh, The strife at last is ended; God showeth His good will to men, And peace shall reign on earth again ; Oh! thank him for His goodne:^s. 2. We praise, we worship Thee, we trust, And give Thee thanks for ever. Father, that Thy rule is ju-t. And wise, and changes never: Thy boundless power o'er all things reigu3, Thou dost whatever Thy will ordain.-; Well for us that Thou rulest! 3. Jesus Christ, our God and Lord, Son of Thy Heavenly Father, Thou who hast our peace restored, And the lost sheep dost gather, Thou Lamb of God, to Thee on high From out our depths we sinners cry, Have mercy on us, Jesus! i WORSHIP. •4. Holy Ghost. Thou precious Gift, Thou Comforter unfailing, O'er Satan's snares our souls uplift, And let Thy power availing Avert our woes and calm our dread: For us the Saviours" blood was shed; We trust in Thee to save us. N. Decius. 2 1. LORD Jesus Christ, be present now! And let Thy Holy Spirit bow All hearts in love and fear to-day. To hear the truth and keep Thy way. 2. Open 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, 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! WORSHIP. To Thee, blessxl Trinity, Be praise throughout eternity! Wm. August II, D;ike of Saxe-Weimar. 3 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. Til 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 Lord, 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 praA'ers and praises. i WORSHIP. 4. Evermore be praise to Thee, Father, Son, and Holy Spmt! Of Thy gospel's purity, Lord, Thy church not disinherit, While we here below must wander, Till we sing Thy praises yonder. T. Clausnitzer. 4. 1. COME, Holy Ghost, in faith us teach To love none but our Saviour From all our heart, with all our miglit. And thus to serve Him ever, That we, 'gainst death, our fiercest foe, Find shelter in His wounds, and so Be rescued by His merit. 2. Grant that Thy wholesome doctrine's power May be our dearest treasure, And let Thy word, the bread of life, Help us to heaven's pleasure. Yea, let us die to every sin, Revive the life of faith again. To bear fruit of the Spirit, 3. When life and breath depart from us In death's last awful hour, WORSHIP. Oh! may our hearts then ronlize The working of Thy power; That we into our Saviour's hand With conscious trust our souls commend, To gain rest everlasting. B. Ringwaldt^ 5 1. THIS is the day the Lord hath made; He calls the hours His own: Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, And praise surround the throne. 2. To-day He rose and left the dead, And Satans empire fell; To-day the saints His triumph spread, And all His wonders tell. 3. Hosanna to the anointed King, To David's holy Son; Help us, Lord; descend, and bring Salvation from Thy throne. 4. Blest be the Lord, who comes to men With messages of grace; Who comes in God. His Father's naine To save our sinful race. ) WORSHIP. 5. Hosanna in the highest strains The Church on earth can raise; The highest heavens in which he reigns Shall give Him nobler i^raise. Psalm. 118.— Watts. 6 1. ABIDE among us with Thy grace, ' Lord Jesus, evermore, Nor let us e'er to sin give place, Nor grieve Him we adore. 2. Abide among us with Thy word, Redeemer, whom we love, Thy help and mercy here afford, And life with Thee above. 3. Abide omong us with Thy ray, Light that lighten'st alf. And let Thy truth preserve our way. Nor suffer us to fall. 4. Abide with us to bless us still, bounteous Lord of peace; With grace and power our souls fulfill. Our faith and love increase. WOKSHIP. 5. Abide among us as our shield, Captain of Thy host; That to the world we may not yield, Nor e'er forsake our post. 6. Abide with us in faithful love, Our God and Saviour be, Thy help at need, oh, let us prove, And keep us true to Thee. J, Ste^!iiaD» 7 1. LORD, Thou art the Truth and Way: Guide us, least we go astray. Lord, Thou art the Life: by Thee May we gain eternity. 2. In ourselves we cannot trust; Lord, remember we are dust! Thou who all our frailty know'st, Send Thou us Thy Holy Ghost! From the Danish, 8 1. ALMIGHTY God! Thy Word is cast Like seed into the ground; Now let the dew of Heaven descend, And righteous fruits abound. > WORSHI '. 2. Let not the foe of Christ and man Tliis holy seed remove; But give it root in every heart, To bring forth fruits of love. 3. Let not the world's deceitful cares The rising plant destroy; But let it yield a hundred fold^ The fruits of peace and joy. 4. Oft as the precious seed is sown, Thy quickening grace bestow. That all whose souls the truth receive Its saving power may know. From J. Cawood 9 1. LOBD. dismiss us with thy blessing. Fill our hearts with joy and peace! Let us each, thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace. refresh us, Travelling through this wilderness. 2. Thanks we give and adoration For Thy Gospel's joyful sound. Mav the fruits of Thv salvation WORSHIP. In our hearts and lives abound: May Thy presence With us evermore be found. So whene'er the signal's given Us from earth to call awa\'. Borne on angel's wings to heaven, Glad the summons to obey, May we, ready. Rise and reign in endless day. ' W. Shirley. II. Acl> ent and Olir'istiiias. 10. 1. LIFT up your heads, ye mighty gates! Behold the King of glor}' waits: The King of Kings is drawing near, The Saviour of the world is here: Life and salvation He doth bring. Wherefore rejoice and gladly sing: We praise Thee, Father, now, Creator wise art Thou! 2. The Lord is just, a Helper tried, Mercy is ever at his side; His kingly crown in holiness. His sceptre, pity in distress. 10 ADVENT AND CHHIST:NrA3. Tlie end of all our woe He brings; Wherefore the earth is glad and sings: We praise Thee, Saviour, now, Mighty in deed art Thou! 3. blest the land, the city blest, ^Mlere Christ the Ruler is confessed! happy hearts and happy homes, To whom this King in triumph comes! The cloudless Sun of joy He is, Who bringeth pure delight and bliss: Comforter Divine, What boundless grace is Thine! 4. Fling wide the portals of your heart; Make it a temple, set apart From earthly use for heaven's employ. Adorned with prayer, and love, and joy; So shall your Sovereign enter in, And new and nobler life begin: To Thee, God, be praise. For word, and deed, and grace! 5. Redeemer, come! I open w^ide My heart to Thee; here. Lord, abide! T.et me Thy inner presence feel. Thy o-race and love in me reveal, advf:nt and chrlstma?. 11 Thy Holy Spirit guide us on, Until our glorious goal be won! Eternal praise and fauie We offer to thy name. G. "Yeissel. 11. 1. HAIL to the Lord^s Anointed, Great David's greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free, To take away transgression. And rule in equity. 2. He comes with succor speedy To those who suff'ers wrong; To help the poor and needy, And bid the weak be strong; To give them songs for sighing. Their darkness turn to light, Whose souls, condemned and dyh^g. Were precious in His si2;ht. 3. He shall come down like showers Ux^on the fruitful eai'th; 12 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS. And love, joy, hope, like flowers, Spring in His path to birth. Before him, on the mountains, Shall peace, the herald, go; And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. 4. For Him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend; His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end. The tide of time shall never His covenant remove; His name shall stand forever, That name to us is love. J. Montgomery. 12 1. LORD, how shall I meet Thee, How welcome Thee aright? All nations long to greet Thee, My hope, my heart's delightl kindle. Lord most holy. Thy lamp within my breast, To do in spirit lowly All that may please Thee best. ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS. 13 2. Thy Zion strews before Thee Green branches and fair pahns, And I, too, ^yill adore Thee, With sweetest songs and psalms. My soul puts off her sadness, Thy glories to proclaim; With all her strength and gladness She fain would serve Thy Name. 3. What hast Thou e'er neglected For my good here below? When heart and soul dejected Were sunk in darkest woe. In deepest degradation, Devoid of joy and peacs: Then Thou, my soul's salvation, Didst come to bring release. 4. I lay in fetters groaning, Thou comest to set me free. I stood, my shame bemoaning, Thou comest to honor me. A glory Thou dost give me, A treasure safe on high. That wdll not fail, nor leave mo. As earthly riches fly. 14 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS. 6. Nought, nought, dear Lord could move Thee To leave Thy heavenly place, Save love, for which I love Thee; A love that could embrace A world where sorrow dwelleth, Which sill and suffering fill, More than the tongue e'er telleth; Yet Thou couldst love it still 1 6. Rejoice then, ye sad-hearted, Who sit in deepest gloom, Who mourn o'er joys departed, And tremble at your doom; Despair not, He is near you, Yea standeth at the door. Who best can help and cheer you, And bids you weep no more. 7. No care, nor effort either Is needed day and night. How ye may draw Him hither In your own strength and might. He comes, He comes with gladness, By pity moved alone. To soothe all pain and sadness That unto Him is known. ADVENT AND C[IKIST3IAS. 15 Xor need ye tremble over The guilt that gives distress; No! Jesus all will cover With grace and righteousness. He comes to heal the spirit That mourneth, sin-oppressed, He comes, that we inherit Eternal joy and rest. Why should the wicked move you? Why heed their craft and spite? The Saviour who doth love you Will scatter all their might. He comes a conqueror glorious O'erall His earthly foes; In vain His course victorious They struggle to oppose. He comes to judge the nations, A terror to His foes, A light of consolations And blessed hope to those Who love the Lord's appearing: glorious Sun, now come, vSend forth Thy beams so cheering, And guide us safely home! p. Gerhardt. 16 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS 13 1. LET us all with gladsome voico Praise the God of heaven. Who to bid our hearts rejoice His own Son hath given. 2. Down to this sad earth He comes, Here to serve us deigning. That with Him in yon fair homes We may once be reigning. 3. We are rich, for He was i)oor, Gaze upon this wonder! Let us praise God evermore, Here on earth and yonder. 4. Look on all who sorrow here, Lord, in pity bending, Grant us now a glad New Year, And a blessed ending. U. Langlianiia. 14 1. FROM heaven above to earth I come To bear good news to every home; Glad tidings of great joy I bring, Whereof I now will sav and sing: ADVENT AND CHK1ST.MA-. 17 2. To you this night is born a chilc^ Of Mary, chosen virgin mild; This little child of lowly oirth Shall be the joy of all the earth. 3. This is the Christ our God and Lord, Who in all need will aid afford; He will Himself your Saviour be, From all your sins to set you free. 4. To you the bkssedness He bears, Which God the Father's love prepares, That in His heavenly Kingdom blest, You may with us forever rest. 0. These are the tokens ye shall luark: The swaddling clothes and manger dark; There shall ye find the infant laid, By whom the heavens and earth were made. 6. Then let us all with gladsome cheer Follow the shepherds, and draw near To see this wondrous gift of God, Who hath His only Son bestowed. 7. Give heed, my heart, lift up thine eyes! Who is it in yon manger lies! 18 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS. Who is this child so young and fair! Dear little Jesus lieth there. 8. Welcome to earth, Thou noble Guest, Through whom the sinful world is blest! In my distress Thou comest to me; What thanks shall I return to Thee! 9. Ah Lord, who hast created all, How hast Thou made Thee weak and small, That Thou must lie on coarse dry grass. The food of humble ox and ass! 10. Were earth a thousand times as fair, Beset with gold and jewels rare, She yet were far too poor to be A narrow cradle, Lord, for Thee. 11. For velvets soft and silken stuff' Thou hast but hay and straw so rough, Whereon Thou, King, so rich and great, As't were thy heaven, art throned in state. 12. And thus, dear Lord, it pleaseth Thee To make this truth quite plain to me, That all the world's wealth, honor, might Are nought and worthless in Thy sight. ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS. 19 1.3. 0, dearest Jesus, holy Child, • Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. 14. My heart for very joy doth leap. My lips no more can silence keep; I too must raise with joyful tongue That sweetest ancient cradle-song: 15. Glory to God in highest heaven, Who unto man His Son hath given! For this His hosts, on joyful wing, A blest New Year of mercy sing. M. Luther. 15 1. COME hither, ye faithful, triumphantly sing: Come, se.in the manger the angels' dread king! To Bethlehem hasten with joyful accord; come ye, come hither, to worship the Lord! 2. True Son of the Father, He comes from the skies, To be born of a virgin He does not despise: To Bethlehem hasten with joyful accord: come ye. cnne hither, to worshij^ the Lord! 20 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS. 3. Hark^ hark to the angels, all singing in heaven, •'To God in the highest all glory be given!" To Bethlehem hasten with joyful accord; come ye, come hither, to worship the Lord! 4. To Thee, then, o Jesus, this day of Thy birth, Be glory and honor through heaven and earth. True Godhead incarnate, omnipotent Word! come, let us hasten to worship the Lord! E. Caswall. (Adeste tiddes;. III. >re>v Yoa,i% 16 1. LORD God Father, thanks to Tlice In this New Year we render, For from all dangers graciously Thou hast been our defender. In all the year which now hath fled, Hast giv'n us life and daily bread, And peace to this our country. 2. Lord Jesus Christ, our thanks to Theo In this New Year we render. For Thou Thy people's king wilt be, NKW Yl.AH. 21 Their guardian and defender: Thou hast redeemed them with Thy blood, Thou art their only trust, God. In life and death, forever. Lord Holy Ghost, our thanks to Thee In this New Year we render, For to Th\' grace we owe that we Enjoy Thy word's bright splendor: Thus Thou hast given from above Into our hearts true faith and love And other Christian virtues. faithful Lord, our God we pray. Grant us henceforth Thy favor. Take graciously our sins away, And cover them forever; Give us a happy, blest New Year, And when the hour of death draw- near, A blest departure. Amen. 17 NOW let us raise our voices In prayer, and let rejoice us In God, who strenght fi'om heaven Unto our life hath oriven. 22 NEW YEAR. 2. The stream of years is flowing, And we are onward going, From old to new surviving, And by His mercy thriving. 3. In woe we often languish, And pass through times of anguish, When fearful war aboundeth And dread this earth surroundeth. 4. A faithful mother keepeth Watch while her infant sleepeth, And all its grief assuageth. When angry tempest rageth: 5. Thus God His children shieldeth And full protection yieldeth; When need and woe distress them, His loving arms caress them. 6. In vain is all our doing. The labor we're pursuing In our hands prospers never, Unless God watcheth ever. 7. We praise Thy mercies gaily, Which Thou renewest daily, To Thee, our strong defender From Q:rief, onr thanks we render. NEW YEAR. 23 8. God of mercy, hear us; Our Father, be Thou near us; 'Mid crosses and in sadness Be Thou our fount of gladness. 9. To all that bow before Thee And for Thy grace implore Thee, Do grant Thy benediction, And patience in affliction. 10. V/ith richest blessings crown us, In all our ways, Lord, own us; Give grace, who grace bestowest, To all, e'en to the lowest. 11. Of all forlorn be father. Again the strayed sheep gather, And of the poor and needy Be Thou the succor speedy. 12. Grant help to all afflicted, And to all souls dejected, By melancholy haunted, May cheerful thoughts be grante 1. 13. All earthly gifts excelling. Thy Holy Ghost indwelling Give us, to make us glorious And lead to Thee victorious. 24 NKW VKAR. 15. All this Thy hand bestoweth, ThoUj Life, whence our life flowetli; To ine and all believers Grant, Lord, these New-Year's favors. P. Gerhardt. 18 1. GREAT God, we sing that mighty Hand, By which supported still we stand: The opening year Thy mercy shows; Let mercy crown it, till it close. 2. By day, by night, at home, abroad, Still we are guarded by our God By his incessant bounty fed, By His unerring counsel led. 8. With grateful hearts the past we own; Tlie future, all to us unknown, We to Thy guardian care commit, And, peaceful, leave before Thy feet. 4. In scenes exalted or depressed. Be Thou our joy, and Thou our rest; Thy goodness all our hopes shall raise, Adored througli all our changing days. kj:w year. 25 4. When death shall inteiTupt our songs, And seal in silence mortal tongues; Our Helper God, in whom we trust, In better worlds our souls shall boast. Doddrido^e. IV. 'X'lie I*a.ssioii. 19 1. LAMB of God, most blameless, Who on the cross didst languish; Though mocked by hatred shameless, E'er patient in Thine anguish: Thou barest our transgression. That we may gain salvation; Have mercy on us, Jesus! 2. Lamb of God, etc., etc. Have mercy on us, Jesus! 3. Lamb of God, etc., etc. Grant us Thy blessing, Jesus! Dcciii«. 20 1. OVER Cedron Jesus treadeth To his passion for us all; Everv human eve be weepinii. 2(3 ' THE PASSION. Tears of blood for Him let fall! Round His spirit flock the foes, Place their shafts and bend their bows, Aiming at the Saviour solely. While the world forsakes Him wholly. 2. David once, with heart afliicted, Crossed the Cedron's narrow strand, Clouds of gloom and grief around him. When an exile from his land. But, Jesus! blacker now Rends the cloud above Thy brow, Hasting to death's dreary portals For the shame and sin of mortals. 3. See! how, anguish-struck. He falleth Prostrate, and with struggling breath Three times on His God He calleth, Praying that the bitter death And the cup of doom may go. Till, replacing inward woe, Angel-comforts round Him gather^— ^'Not My will, but Thine, Father!"' 4. See! how in that hour of darkness, Battling with the evil powder, Aconios untold assail Him, THE PASSION. 27 On'^His soul the arrows shower; All the garden-flowers are wet With the drops of bloody sweat, From His anguished frame distilling — World's redemption thus fulfilling. 5. But, flowers, so sadly watered By this pure and precious dew, In some blessed hour your blossoms 'Neath the olive-shadows grew! Paradise's gardens bear Naught that can with you compare, For the blood thus sprinkled o'er ye Makes my soul the heir of glory. 6. When as flowers themselves I wither, When I droop and fade like grass. When the life-streams through my pulses Dull and ever duller pass, When at last they cease to roll, Then to cheer my sinking soul, Grace of Jesus, be Thou given — Source of triumph! Pledge of heaven! Kingo. 21 1. BLEEDING head, and wounded, And full of pain and scorn. In mockery surrounded 28 thp: passion. With cruel crown of thorn! Head! once crowned with glorj And heavenly majesty, But now abused and gory, Yet here I welcome Thee! 2. face of noble features. Before which worlds did bow Once dreaded by all creatures, Men spit upon Thee now! Whence is this deathlike whiteness? Whose ruthless hand has quelled Thine eyes' celestial brightness, Which earthly lights excelled? 8. Thy cheeks' bright hue is vanished Thy rosy lips' sweet breath Has fled now; all has banished The strong hand of pale Death, Who has with cruel rigor BereftTheeof Thy life; Thus Thou hast lost Thy vigor And strength in this sad strife. 4. My burden, dearest Saviour, Hast thus Thou borne for me, My sinful misbeliaviour THE PASSION. 29 Has caused Thine agony. Lol I am the transgressor Whom curse and wrath behoove: Grant me, my intercessor, A single glance of love! 6. My Guardian, do receive me? My Shepherd, own me Thine! What blessings didst Thou give me, Source of gifts divine! How oft Thy mouth has fed me W^ith milk and sweetest food! How oft Thy Spirit led me To stores of heavenly good! 6. Near Thee 1*11 stand forever. Oh, do not drive me back! Lord, I will leave Thee never; Yea, when Thy heart doth break, And when Thy head doth languish In death's last fatal grasp, Then in Thy deepest anguish, Thee in mine arms I'll clasp. 7. It fils my heart with gladness. Gives joy unto my mind, When in Thy pain and sadness, Mv Saviour, me T find. 30 THE PASSION. Ah well for me, if lying Here at Thy feet, my Life, I too with Thee were dying, And thus might end my strifel 8. My heart its thanks is off ring To Thee, dearest friend, For by Thy death and sufFring My good Thou didst intend. Ah! grant that I may ever Be true to Thee in faith; When soul and body sever. In Thee may be my death. 9. Lord, do Thou not leave me, When I this world must leave. But Thy support do give me. When my last sigh I heave; When soul and body languish In death's last agony. Then take away mine anguish By Thine on Calvary. 10. Be Thou my consolation And shield, when I must die, Let me behold Thy passion, When my last hour draws nigh; THE PA5SI 'X. My dim eyes then shall see Thee, Upon Thy cross shall dwell. My heart by faith enfold Thee; Who dieth thus, dies well! Beruluird of Chairvaux. P. Gerhardt. 22 1. LORD, Thy death and passion give Strength and comfort at my need. Every hour while here I live, On Thy love my soul shall feed. Doth some evil thought upstart? Lo, Thy cross defends my heart, Shows the peril, and I shrink Back from loitering on the brink. 2. Doth my carnal nature yearn After wanton joys ? again Quickly to Thy cross I turn, And her voice is heard in vain. Cometh strong temptation's hour. When my foe puts forth his power ? Sheltered by this holy shield, Soon I drive him fi'om the field. 3. Would the world my steps entice To yon wide and level road. Filled with mirth, alluringf vice? 32 THE PASSION. Lord, I think upon the load Thou didst once for nie endure, And I flee all thoughts impure; Thinking on Thy bitter pains. Hushed in prayer my heart remains. 4. Yes Thy cross hath power to heal All the wounds of sin and strife. Lost in Thee my heart doth feel Sudden warmth and nobler life. In my saddest, darkest grief Let Thy sweetness bring relief, Thou who camest but to save. Thou who fearest not to grave! 5. Lord, in Thee I place my trust, Thou art my defence and tower ; Death Thou treadest in the dust. O'er my soul he hath no power; That I may have part in Thee, Help and save and comfort me. Give me of Thy grace and miglit, Resurrection, life, and light. G. Fount of good, within me dwell. For the peace Thy presence sheds. Keeps us safe in conflict fell, Till-: PASSION. Charms tlic ]\aiii from dying beds. Hide me safe within Thine arm, Where no foe can huil or harm; Whoso, Lord, in Thee doth rest, He hath conquered, he is blest. J. Heermann. 23 1. ALAS! and did my Saviour bleed, And did my Sovereign die? Would He devote that sacred head For such a worm as I? 2. Was it for crimes that I had doi^.e, He groaned upon the tree ? Amazing pity ! grace unknown! And love beyond degree! 8. Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories in, When God the mighty Maker died For man the creature's sin! 4. ']'hus might I hide my blushing face, Wliile His dear cross appears; Dissolve my heart in thankfulness. And melt mv eves in tears. 34 THK PASSION. 5. But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe. Here, Lord, I give myself away : 'Tis all that I can do. Watts. 24 1. WHEN I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss. And poor contempt on all my pride. 2. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Clirist my God; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood. 3. See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e'er such love and sorrow meet. Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4. Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a tribute far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. Wntts. 9 THf, PASSION. 35 25 TTAIL, Thou once despired Jesus! Hail, Thou Galilean King! Thou didst suffer to release us, Thou didst free salvation bring. Hail Thou agonizing Saviour, Bearer of our sin and shame! By Thy merits we find favor; Life is given through Thy name. Paschal Lamb, by God appointed All our sins on Thee were laid; By almighty Love anointed, Thou hast full atonement made. All Thy people are forgiven Through the virtue of Th}' blood ; Opened is the gate of heaven; Peace is made 'twixt man and God. Jesus, hail, enthroned in glory, There for ever to abide! All the heavenly hosts adore Thee, Seated at Thy Father's side: There for sinners Thou art pleading, There Thou dost our place prepare. Ever for us interceding, Till in glory we appear. 36 THE PASSION. 4. Worship, honor, power, and blessing. Thou art wortli}^ to receive; Loudest praises, without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give. Help, ye bright, angelic spirits, Bring your sweetest, noblest lays. Help to sing our Saviour's merits. Help to chant Immanuel's ^jraise. Bakcwoll. 26 1. DARKEST Woe! Ye tears, forth flow ! Has earth so sad a wonder. That the Father's only Son Now lies hurried yonder! 2. Sorrow dread! Our God is dead! But his great compassion By his death upon tlie cross Gained for us salvation. 3. son of man! It was the ban Of death on thee that brought Him Down to suffer for thy sins, And sucli woe hath wrouc^ht Him. Till-: PASSION. 4. See. stained with blood The Lamb of God, Thy bridegroom, lies before thee. Pouring out His life that He May to life restore thee. 5. Ground of faith, Laid low in death! Sweet lips now silent sleepinirl Surely, all that live must mourn Here with bitter weeping. 6. Virgin -horn, Thy death we mourn, Thou lovely Star of gladness. Who could see Thy reeking blood Void of grief and sadness ? 7. Yea, blest shall be Forever be. Who ponders well this story, That into a tomb was laid He, the Lord of Glor\^ 8. Jesus blest! My Help and Rest! 38 THE PASSION. With tears, Lord, I entreat Thee: Let me love Thee to the last, Till in heaven I greet Thee! 27 JESUS, my King and Saviour, Write Thy name within my heart, So that world and sin may never Blot it out with heUish art. This inscription let it be: Jesus Christ, on Calvary Crucified, my adoration E'er shall be and my salvation. V. Eastei', Riit. Klu^ro. 28 IN Death's strong grasp the Saviour lay, For our oflences given; But now the Lord is risen to-day And brings us life from heaven; Therefore let us all rejoice, And praise our God with cheerful voice. And sing loud Hallelujahs. Hallelujah! EASTER. 39 2. No son of man could conquer death, Such mischief sin had wrought u^. For innocence dwelt not on earth. And therefore death had brought ui Into bondage from of old. And ever grew more strong and bold, Aud kept us in his prison. Hallelujah! 3. But Jesus Christ, God's only Son. Hath come to conquer for us. Hath put away our sins, and won Death's power and title o'er us. But the form of death is left, For his sting he is bereft, His power is lost forever. Hallelujah 4. It was a strange and wondrous fray, When life and death contended; The Lord of life hath won the day. The reign of death is ended; Yea, 'tis as the Scripture saith, That Christ in dying conquered death. So that we now may scorn him. Hallelujah! 40 easie:;. o. The real Paschal Lamb is Pie, Whom God the Father gave us, Who died on the accursed tree, wondrous love I to save us. See! His blood doth mark our door, Faith points to it, death passes ox-r, The murderer cannot harm us. , Hallelujah G. Tlien let us keep the festiv il Wliereto the Lord invites us; Christ is himself the joy of aH, The Sun that warms and lights uc-; By His grace He doth impart Eternal sunshine to the heart; The night of sin is ended. Hallelujah! 7. Thus let us feast this Easter-day On Christ, the Bread of heaven : The word of grace hath done a vay The old and evil leaven; Christ Himself our souls will fe.^d. He is our meat and drink indee ! : Faith lives upon no other. Hallelujali! Luth< r EASTKU. 41 29 1. AWAKE, my heart, with ghi(h\ess, See what to-day is done! How after gloom and sadness Comes forth the glorious Sui'I My Saviour there was laid, Where our bed must be made, When to the realms of light Our spirit winojs its flight. 2. They in the grave did sink Him, The foe held jubilee; Before he can bethink him, Lo! Christ again is free. And Victory! He cries; He waveth tow'rds the skies His banner, for the field Is by the Hero held. 3. Upon the grave is standing The Hero, looking round; The foe, no more withstanding, His weapons on the ground Throws down, his hellish power To Christ he must give o'er. And to the Victor's bands Must yield his feet and hands 42 EA^TEK. 4. This is a sight that gladdens And fills my heart with glee; Now naught whatever saddens My soul, nor takes from me My happy, cheerful mood, Or any precious good Which by His victory Christ Jesus gained for me. 5. I fear nor hell nor devil, They of their power are shorn, I'm ever free from evil. And sin I laugh to scorn. Grim death with all its might Cannot my soul affright, It is an empty form, How e'er it rage and storm. G. The world against me rageth, Its fury I disdain; The war whiche'er it wageth Against me, is in vain. No trouble troubles me. My heart from care is free. For in the darkest night I see the brightest light. EASTEK. 4o 7. I cleave now and forever To Christ, a member true, My Head will leave me never, Whate'er He passeth through; He treads the world beneath His feet, and conquers death And hell, and breaks sin's thrall; I follow him through all. 8. To glory He ascendeth, I follow Him fore'er, For He, my Head, defendeth His member from all care; Xo enemy I fear. While He, my Head, is near; My Saviour is my shield, By Him all rage is stilled. 9. He to the gates me leadeth Of yon fair realms of light. Whereon the pilgrim readeth In golden letters bright : ^'Who there are scorned with me, With me here crowned shall be: Who there with me shall die. Shall here be raised as I!" P. Gerhnalt. 44 EASTEU. 30 1. JESUS Christ, my sure Defence And my Saviour, ever liveth; Knowing this, my confidence Rests upon the hope it giveth. Though the night of death be fraught Still with many an anxious thought. 2. Jesus, my Redeemer, lives: I, too, unto life must waken; Endless joys my Saviour gives; Shall my courage then be shaken? Shall I fear? Or could the Head Rise and leave His members dead ? 3. Nay, too closely am I bound Unto Him by hope for ever; Faith's strong hand the Rock hath found, Grasped it, and will leave it never; Not the ban of death can part From its Lord the trusting heart. 4. I am only flesh and blood, And on this corruption seizeth, But I know, my Lord and God From the grave my body raiseth, That with him eternally In His glory I may be. EASTEll. ^jtO 5. Glorified I shall again Be with this my skin enshroudeel, In my body I shall then See the Lord with eyes unclouded, I in this my flesh shall see Jesus Christ eternally, 6. I shall see Him with these eyes, And shall know my Lord and Saviour, Not another shall I rise, I shall see and love Him ever; Only there shall disappear Weakness in and round me here. 7. What here sickens, mourns, and sighs, Christ with Him in glory bringeth ; Earthly is the seed, and dies. Heavenly from the grave it springeth ; Natural is the death we die. Spiritual, our life on High. 8. Then take comfort, nay, rejoice, For His members Christ will cherish; Fear not, they will know His voice. Though awhile they seem to perish, When the final trump is heard, And the deaf, cold grave is stirred. 46 PIASTER. 9. Laugh to scorn the gloomy grave, And at death no longer tremble. For the Lord who comes to save, Round Him shall His saints assemble, Raising them o'er all their foes, Mortal weakness, fear, and woes. 10. Only draw away your heart Now from pleasures base and hollow; Would ye there with Christ have part, Here His footsteps ye must follow; Fix your heart beyond the skies. Whither ye yourselves would rise! Louisa Henrietta of Brandenburg. 31 1. CHRIST the Lord is risen to-day. Sons of men and angels say. Raise your joys and triumph high; Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply. 2. Love's redeeming work is done, Fought the fight, the battle won; Lo! the Sun's eclipse is o'er; Lol He sets in blood no more. EASTER. 47 3. Vain the stone, the ^yatch, the seal; Christ has buret the gates of hell! Death in vain forbids His rise; Christ has opened paradise. 4. Lives again our glorious King; Where, death, is now thy sting? Djdng once, He all doth save; Where thy victory, grave? 5. SoaL' we now where Christ has led Following our exalted Head; Made like Him, like Him we rise; Ours the cross, the grave, the skies! 6. Hail the Lord of earth and heaven! Praise to Thee by both be given: Thee we greet triumphant now; Hail, the Resurrection Thou! C. Wesley. 32 1. WHO is this that comes from Edom, All His raiment stained with blood, To the captive speaking freedom, Bringing and bestowing good; Glorious in the garb He wears. Glorious in the spoil He bears'!^ 48 EASTER. 2. 'Tis the Saviour, now victorious, Travelling onward in His might; Tis the Saviour; how glorious To His people is the sight! Satan conquered and the gravel Jesus now is strong to save. 3 Why that blood His raiment staining? 'Tis the blood of many slain; Of His foes there's none remaining, None the contest to maintain. Fallen they are, no more to rigo; All their glory prostrate lies. 4. ]\Iighty Victor! reign forever. Wear the crown so dearl}^ won; Never shall Thy people, never, Cease to sing what Thou hast done: Thou hast fought Thy people's foes, Thou hast healed Thy people's woes. Til. Kelly. 33 1. I KNOW that my Red emer lives. What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives. He lives, who once was dead, He lives, my ever-living Head. KASTKH. 49 2. lie lives to bless me with His love, He lives to plead for me above, He lives my hungry soul to feed, He lives to help in time of need. 3. He lives to grant me rich supply, He lives to guide me with His eye. He lives to comfort me when faint, He lives to hear my soul's complaint. 4. He lives to silence all my fears. He lives to wipe away m}" tears. He lives to calm my troubled heart. He lives all blessings to impart. •1. He lives, and grants me daily breatli, He lives, and I shall conquer death; He lives my mansion to prepare. He lives to bring me safely there. G. iTe lives, all glor}^ to His name! He lives, my Jesus, still the same; heavenly joy this sentence gives: 1 know that njy Redeemer lives! S. Medk-v. 50 eaj>ti:r. 1. JESUS lives, He bursts the grave, In His Godhead's power He riseth: Now the surest proof we have That His blood and death sutRceth. Lightnings flash, earth quaking cleaveth, Graves are opened — Jesus liveth. 2. Pm victorious since for me, Jesus bound the foe to mortals, Swallowed death in victory, Opened wide the heavenly portals, Gave to me a freedom glorious — In the Lord T am victorious. I. N. Brim. ^'^J, AssJceii?^ioii. ;{5 SINCE Christ has gone to heaven, His home, I too that home one day shall share, And in this hope I overcome All doubt, all anguish, and despair; For where the Head is, well we know. The members He hath left below In time He surelv 2:athers there. ascenskjn. 61 2. Since Christ has reached His glorious throne And mighty gifts henceforth are His, My heart can rest in heaven alone, On earth my Lord I ever miss; I long to be with Him on high, My heart and thoughts do always fly, Where now my only treasure is. 3. From Thy ascension let such grace. Dear Lord, be ever found in me, That steadfast faith may guide my ways AVith step unfaltering up to Thee, And at Thy voice I may depart With joy to dwell where Thou, Lord, art. Saviour, grant this prayer to me! Wegelin. 36 1. DRAW us to Thee, Lord Jesus, And we will hasten on; For strong desire doth seize us To go where Thou aii: gone. 2. Draw^ us to Thee; enlighten Our hearts to find Thy w^ay. That else the tempests friahten, Or pleasures lure astray. ASCENSION. "^ >>. Draw us to Thee, and teach us E'en now that rest to find, Where turmoils cannot reach us, Nor cares weigh down our mind. A. Draw us to Thee; nor leave us Till all our path is trod, Then in Thine arms receive us, And bear us home to God. Lud . Elizabeth, Countess of Sehwarzburg-Rudolstadt. 37 1 . OUR Lord is risen from the dead; Our Jesus is gone up on high: The powers of hell are captive led, Dragged to the portals of the sky. 2. There His triumphal chariot waits. And angels chant the solemn lay: Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates! Ye everlasting doors, give way! 3. Loose all your bars of massy light, And wide unfold the radiant scene: He claims these mansions as His ri;^ht; Receive the King of Glorv in. ASCENSIOX. 53 Who is the King of Glory? Who? The Lord, that all His foes o'ercaine, The world, sin, death, and hell o'erthrew; And Jesus is the Conqueror's name. Vir. ^Vllitslllltide. 38 1. COME, Holy Spirit, God and Lord! Be all Thy graces now outpoured On Thy believers' soul and heart, Thy fervent love to them impart. Lord, by the brightness of Thy light Thou in the faith do::t men unite Of every tongue and every nation; We therefore sing with exultation: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 2. Thou Holy Light and Guide divine, Oh cause the word of life to shine, Teach us to kiiuw our God ariuht And call Him Father with delight. From doctrines strange our souls defend, That they on Christ alone attend, 54 WHITSUNTIDE. In Him with living faith abiding, In Him with all their might confiding. Hallelujah! Hallelujah I 3. Thou Holy Fire, sweet Source of rest, Grant that, with joy and hope possessed, We in thy service ever stay, And trouble drive us not awa3\ Lord, let Thy power prepare our heart, To our weak nature strength impart, That firmly here we be contending, Through death and life to Thee ascending. Hallelujah I Hallelujah! ^ M. Luther. 39 1 . WE pray Thee, Lord God Holy Ghost, Grant, what of all things we need the most. Living faith, so that when life is ending From this vale of tears we home be wending. Kyrie eleison! 2. Shine in our hearts. Thou worthy Light, Teach us Jesus Christ to know aright, That we cling to Him, our faithful Saviour, Who has gained us heavenly bliss forever! Kyrie eleison! WHITSUNTIDE. 00 3. heavenly Love, grant us Thy grace, Fervent love let in our hearts have place, So that truly we may love each other. Live in constant peace with every brotlier. Kyrie eleison! 4. Best Comforter in every need. Grant that neither shame nor death we heed, That our heart its courage never loseth, When the old arch-fiend our life accuseth. Kyrie eleison! M. l.ulher. 40 1.0 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, That we To Thee Truly living, To Thee giving Prayer unceasing, Still may be in love increasing. 2. Impressive power, Lord, impart E'er to Thy word, that in our heart As fire it may be blazing, 51) WHIT.