FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON, D. D. BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO THE LIBRARY OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY gectlMJ 3^ HYMNS JUN ^ 193e Zf>i nmhi 8E»v $& EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH. FOR THE USE OF ENGLISH LUTHERAN MISSIONS. hi 12>S>0U Lu.tr. ^ynod and other states ST. LOUIS, MO. : CONCORDIA PUBLISHING HOUSE. 1886. CONTEXTS. PAGE I. Worship 5 1. All glory be to God on high 5 2. Abide, dearest Jesus 6 3. Lord Jesus Christ, to us attend 7 4. Blessed Jesus, at Thy word 8 5. Now thank we all our God 9 6. To God, the Father of all love 10 II. The Church Year 12 7. Lord, how shall I meet Thee 12 8. Let us all with gladsome voice 15 9. From heaven above to earth I come 16 10. The old year now hath passed away 18 11. bleeding Head, and wounded 19 12. Jesus Christ, my sure Defence 21 13. Since Christ has gone to heaven, His home 23 14. Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord 24 15. Thou who art Three in Unity 2(3 16. We all believe in One true God 26 17. A mighty Fortress is our God 27 18. Lord, keep us in Thy Word and work 29 III. The Means of Grace 30 19. Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide 30 20. Let me be Thine forever 31 21. O Christ, our true and only Light 32 22. Blessed Jesus, here we stand - 33 23. Jesus Christ, our blessed Saviour 35 IV CONTENTS. PAGE IV. The Order of Salvation 36 24. ' 'Jesus sinners doth receive ! " 36 25. Dear Christians, one and all rejoice 38 26. Now I have found the firm foundation 40 V. The Christian Life 4:> 27. Lord, as Thou wilt, deal Thou with me 42 28. O God, Thou faithful God 43 29. Whate'er my God ordains is right 45 VI. Death and Eternity 47 30. For me to live is Jesus 47 31. I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds 48 32. Now lay we calmly in the grave 49 33. Jerusalem, thou city fair and high 50 I. WOKSHIP. 1. Allein Gott in der Hon' sei Ehr'. E£ 3ee£ 1. All glo - ry be to God on high, who To us no harm shall now come nigh, the ne^ -&- 1 '^ hath our race be - friend strife at last is end - ed! ed: God show - eth St & * His good will to men, and peace shall reign on E SSl^ f -^ l -^i^p ^ earth a - gain ; O thank Him for His good ness! 2. We praise, we worship Thee, we trust, And give Thee thanks forever, O Father, that Thy rule is just, And wise, and changes never: Thy boundless power o'er all things reigns, Done is whate'er Thy will ordains; Well for us that Thou rulest! WORSHIP. 3. O Jesus Christ, Thou only Son Of God, Thy heavenly Father, Who didst for all our sins atone 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 ! 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 Saviour's blood was shed. We trust in Thee to save us ! N. Dedus (?) 1529. 2. Ach, bleib mit deiner Gnade. § fe 3 LA- bide, O dear - est Je ¥h monir us with Thv grace, that Sa - tan mav not harm in give place. Abide, O dear Redeemer, Among us with Thy Word. And thus now and hereafter True peace and joy afford. m WORSHIP. 3. Abide with heavenly brightness Among us, precious Light ; Thy truth direct, and keep us From error's gloomy night. 4. Abide with richest blessings Among us, bounteous Lord; Let us in grace and wisdom Grow daily through Thy Word. 5. Abide with Thy protection Among us, Lord, our Strength, Lest world and Satan fell us, And overcome at length. 6. Abide, faithful Saviour, Among us with Thy love; Grant steadfastness, and help us To reach our home above. Dr. J. Stegmann; 1032. 3. Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'. ± Z2L * 2=^ 4 g)- 1. Lord Je - sus Chi'ist, to us at - tend, Thy £=j2 :zs£ 12L Ho - ly Sptr - it to us send, with grace to rule us i ^ -*-!-+ -&- day by day, and lead us in true wis-dom's way. WORSHIP. 2. Unseal our lips to sing Thy praise, Our hearts in true devotion raise, Our faith increase, and grant us light. 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 Holv Spirit, Three in One ! To Thee,"0 Holy Trinity, Be praise throughout eternity ! William II., Ihike of Saxe- Weimar, 1638. 4. Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier. 1. Bless-ed Je - sus, at Thy word we are gathered Let our hearts and souls be stirred now to seek and ^ f=t ±=JZt I; fH= all to hear Thee ; love and fear Thee ; by Thy teach-ings sweet and ho - ly jjj ^N ft i i | 1 ! J i r a - 1 drawn from earth to love Thee sole 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. WORSHIP 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 prayers and praises. Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Praise to Thee and adoration ! (J rant that we Thy Word may trust, And obtain true consolation, While we here below must wander, Till we sing Thy praises yonder. T. Clausnitzer, 1671. 5. Nun danket alle Gott. 1. Now thank we all our God with Who won-drous things hath done, in ^ ^-ttI ^e^eeiI^^ heart and hands and whom His earth re vol - - ees, joi - - ces; who n -0^-- 3±3t=Zi ;is LklUll from our moth- er's arms hath blessed us on our way with count-less gifts of love, and still is ours to - day. 10 WORSHIP. 2. may this bounteous God Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us ; And keep us in His grace, And guide us when perplexed, And free us from all ills In this world and the next. 3. All praise and thanks to God, The Father, now be given, The Son, and Him who reigns With them in highest heaven, The One eternal God, Whom earth and heaven adore ; For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore ! Mag. M. Rinkart, 1644. 6. Sei Lob und Ehr' dem hochsten Gut. I ErE JM - 1 I I 1. To God, the Fa - ther of all love, the The might-y God who reigns a - hove, be FH2: ±t S God of earth and hear praise and glo - ry giv en, en With Be w m heal-ing balm my soul He fills, and ev - cry pain and . , 7 1 t, L 1 J 4 «f ■■ IS - -\ J -I- — 1 -1 i -- -4 ' • J L> J.~~- sor - row stills ; to God all praise and glo WORSHIP. 11 2. The angel host, King of kings, Thy praise forever telling, In earth and sky all living things Beneath Thy shadow dwelling, Adore and praise their Maker's might, Whose wisdom orders all tilings right; To God all praise and glory ! 3. What God's almighty power hath made, His gracious mercy keepeth ; By morning glow or evening shade His watchful eye ne'er sleepeth; Within the kingdom of His might, Lo, all is just and all is right; To God all praise and glory ! 4. I cried to God in my distress, His mercy heard me calling ; My Saviour saw my helplessness, And kept my feet from falling ; For this, Lord, praise and thanks to Thee ! Praise God Most High, praise God with me! To God all praise and glory ! 5. The Lord forsaketh not His flock, His chosen generation ; He is their refuge and their rock, Their peace and their salvation ; And with a mother's watchful love He guides them wheresoe'er they rove ; To God all praise and glory ! G. When earth can comfort us no more, Nor human help availeth, The Maker comes Himself, whose store Of blessing never faileth, And bends on them a Father's eyes Whom earth all rest and hope denies; To God all praise and glory! Thus all my pilgrim way along I'll sing aloud Thy praises, That men may hear the grateful song My voice unwearied raises ; 12 THE CHURCH YEAR. Be joyful in the Lord, my heart ! Both soul and body, bear your part ! To God all praise and glory! Ye who confess Christ's holy name, To God give praise and glory ! Ye who the Father's power proclaim, To God give praise and glory ! All idols under foot be trod, The Lord is God ! The Lord is God ! To God all praise and glory ! Then come before His presence now. And banish fear and sadness ; To your Redeemer pay your vow, And sing with joy and gladness: Though great distress my soul befell. The Lord my God did all things well : To God all praise and glory ! J. Sell tit:. KJlS II. THE CHURCH YEAE. 7. Wie soil ich dich empfangen. 3F zz 1. O Lord, how shall I meet Thee, how- All na - tions long to greet Thee, ray £= =SL -# — 0- wel-come Thee a - right ? hope, my heart's de - light! O kin - die, dear - est THE Cin'KCH year. 13 Je - - sus, Thy lamp with my breast, that e=e£ i ay know what pleas - es Thee, Lord, my heaven-ly guest. 2. Thy Zion strews before Thee Green boughs and fairest palms, And I too will adore Thee With sweetest songs and psalms. My heart shall bloom forever For Thee with praises new, And from Thy name shall never Withhold the honor due. 3. What hast Thou left ungranted, To give me glad relief ? When soul and body panted In utmost depth of grief, In deepest degradation, Devoid of joy and peace, Then Thou, my soul's Salvation, Didst come to bring release. 4. I lay in fetters groaning, Thou com'st to set me free ; I stood, my shame bemoaning, Thou com'st to honor me; A glory Thou dost give me, A treasure safe on high, That will not fail nor leave me As earthly riches fly. 5. Naught, naught, dear Lord, could move Thee To leave Thy rightful place .Save love, for which I love Thee ; A love that could embrace 14 THE CHURCH YEAR. A world where sorrow dwelleth, Which sin and suffering fill, More than the tongue e'er telleth Yet Thou couldst love it still ! 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, standing 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, Moved by His love alone, To calm your fear and sadness, Which unto Him are known. 8. Sin's debt, that fearful burden, Let not your souls distress ; Your guilt the Lord will pardon And cover with His grace. He comes, He comes, procuring The peace of sin forgiven, To all God's son's securing Their part and lot in heaven. 9. Why should the wicked move you ? Heed not their craft and spite ! Your Saviour, who doth love you, Will scatter all their might. He comes, a King most glorious, And all His earthly foes In vain His course victorious Endeavor to oppose. THK ( HIK< H YEAR. Lo 10. He comes to judge the nations, A terror to His Iocs, A light of consolations And blessed hope to those Who love the Lord's appearing. • O glorious Sim, now conic, Send forth Thy beams so cheering, And guide us safely home! P. Gerhardt, 1(153, fe 8. Lasst nns alle frbhlich sein. 1. Let ^5_ all with glad - some voice ■Hh — #— — i— s —*— — 1 — =P= -\ — 1 — — # — — i — — (- —A- praise the God of heav who to hid our I s: hearts re - joice His own Son hath giv - - en. 2. To this vale of tears He conies, Here to serve in sadness, That with Him in heaven's fair homes We may reign in gladness. 3. AVe are rich, for He was poor ; Is not this a wonder? Therefore praise God evermore, Here on earth and yonder! 4. O Lord Christ, our Saviour dear, Be Thou ever near us. Grant us now a glad New Year ; Amen, Jesus, hear us ! U. Langhanns, 1560. 16 THE CHURCH YEAR. 9. Vom Himmel hoch da komm' ich her. *£^ 1 l I » l 1. From heaven a - bove to earth I come to bear good '*=# v new- to ev' - ry home; glad ti- dings of great joy I i I J r r I I I ^— ^ bring, where-of I now w and sing. 2. To you this night is born a child Of Mary, chosen virgin mild ; This little child, of lowly birth, Shall be the joy of all the earth. 3. This is the Christ, our God and Lord. Who in all need shall aid afford ; He will Himself your Saviour be, From all your sins will make you free. 4. He brings those blessings, long ago Prepared by God for- all below, That in His heavenly kingdom blest You may with us forever rest. 5. These are the tokens ye shall mark, The swaddling-clothes and manger dark ; There shall ye find the young child laid. By whom the heavens and earth were made. 6. Now let us all with gladsome cheer Follow the shepherds, and draw near To see this wondrous gift of God, Who hath His own dear Son bestowed. THE CHURCH YEAR. 7. (five heed, my heart, lift up thine eyes! What is rt in yon manger lies? Who is this eliild, so young and fair? Dear little Jesus lieth there. 8. Welcome to earth. Thou noble Guest, Through whom the sinful world is hirst ! Thou com'st to share my misery, 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! h>. And were the world ten times as wide, With gold and jewels beautified, It would be far too small 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 pleased Thee To make this truth quite plain to me, That this world's honor, wealth, and might Are naught and worthless in Thy sight. 13. Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet ehamber kept for Thee. 14. My heart for very joy doth leap, My lips no more can silence keep ; I too must sing with joyful tongue That sweetest ancient cradle-song : 15. Glory to God in highest heaven, Who unto man His Son hath given ! While angels sing with pious mirth A glad 2s ew Year to all the earth. Dr. M. Luther, 1535. 18 THE CHURCH YEAR. 10. Das alte Jahr vergangen ist. s t=F 3 1. The old year now hath passed a - way, we rft— r- (— iTs Tf -1 # — — 4^ — m— -d — r H2 ^ - iJ — r -j j.j — t- * 0- -i 1 - -^ — ^- -* — - — s — #— thank Thee, Christ our Lord, to - day, that Thou hast kept us 4= s 3 through the year, when dan - ger and dis-tress were near. 2. We pray Thee, O Eternal Son, Who with the Father reign'st as One, To guard and rule Thy Christendom Through aH the ages yet to come. 3. Take not Thy saving Word away, Our souls' true comfort, staff, and stay ; Abide with us, and keep us free From all false doctrines graciously. 4. O hell) us to forsake all sin, A new and holier course begin ; From last year's sins, Lord, hide Thy face, In this new year grant us Thy grace: 5. That as true Christians we may live, Or die in peace that Thou canst give, To rise again when Thou shalt come, And enter our eternal home. 6. There shall we thank Thee, and adore, With all the angels evermore ; Lord Jesus Christ, increase our faith To praise Thy name through life and death. J. Steuerlein, 15S8. THE CHURCH YEAR. 19 11. Haupt voll Blut und Wunden. SE^EE? 1. <) bleed - ing Head, and wound - ed, and In mock - er - v *ur - round - ed with i (*3 • m • r i* i w « j V • i > # # » — 1 1 — i U^ i full of pain and scorn, era - el crown of thorn < ) Head ! once crowned with — (2 P 1 , — ^ 1 1 1 -J J * j" \% M 1 * 9 4 ^ i — glo and heaven - lv ty, but tT2 f f 2 m _J A \ 1 i — F — f— f ? — - — 1 - J J — h now de-spisedand go - ry; yet here I wel- come Thee! Men spit upon and jeer Thee', Thou noble countenance, Though mighty worlds shall fear Thee, And flee before Thy glance ! How art Thou pale with anguish, With sore abuse and scorn ! How does Thy visage languish, Which once was bright as morn ! Now from Thy cheeks has vanished Their color once so fair ; From Thy red lips is banished The splendor that was there. Pale Death with cruel rigor Bereaveth Thee of life ; Thus losest Thou Thy vigor And strength in this sad strife. 20 THE CHI Uf Brandenburg, 1053. 13. Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein. r " /T\ V fl -| JL r* *> -< ! ' * f p rm I * i - r J J V-)) w i J 1. Since Christ has gone to heaven, His home, I And in this hope I o - ver-come all \^^^E^EE$EE P=$^F^ too that home one day must shaxe, douht, all an - gnish, and de - .spair; for 1 s #- 1 -# — >s -^-ir r -f • ? where the Head is, well we know, the mem-hers He has 5i left be - low time He sure - ly gath-ers there. 24 THE CHURCH YEAR. 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 always miss ; I long to be with Him on high, My heart and thoughts forever 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 With step unfalt'ring up to Thee And at Thy voice I may depart With joy to dwell where Thou, Lord, art ; O Saviour, grant this prayer to me ! From J. Wegelin, 1636. 14. Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott. :, P EE S j=f^^ 1. Come, H<> - ly Spir it, God and Lord! ? fztjSt be all Thy gra - ces now out-poured on m i — r rj S =^=^£=5 each be I liev - er'e niin d and heart Thy fer - vent i IS J h i , "] ~~1 \> J i * j j ] . \ v m 9 s ~e) e> 1 i — -^ 1 1 * love to them im - part. Lord, by the bright-ness THE CHURCH VKAK. 25 T\ 1 i i \y J -k* & *• J ! 1 / *B- l « # P |. I ! ' 1 of Thy light Thou iu the faith dost men u- i A ■ A A b 1 *» J - • 1 IS ■ h. -*-J- \ * V ' * *' nite of ev ■ ery tongue and ev 1 IL - ery na - tion ; *7\ ^ J I" 1 -tM?- 1 ! J 9 J 1 ! J \ m & Ave there -fore sing with ex - ul y 9 - ta - - tion: i i II r> r J 1 1 / -i « I 1 # # J II O 1 1 J Hal - le - lu - jah! Hal - le - hi - jah 2. Thou holy Light, our Guide divine, cause the Word of life to shine ; Teach us to know our God aright, And call Him Father with delight. From error, Lord, our souls defend, That they on Christ alone attend, In Him with living faith abiding, In Him with all their might confiding. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! 3. Thou holy Fire, sweet Source of rest, Grant that, with joy and hope possessed, We always in Thy service stay, And trouble drive us not away. Lord, by Thy power prepare each heart, To our weak nature strength impart, That firmly here we be contending, Through life and death to Thee ascending. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Dr. M. Luther, 1624, 26 THE CHURCH YEAR. 15. Der du bist drei in Einigkeit. I si 1. Thou who art Three in ^^ 2* God from all = the sun is fad - ing >TV 3 I from our sight, shine Thou on us with heavenly light. 2. We praise Thee with the dawning day, To Thee at even also pray ; With our poor song we worship Thee Now, ever and eternally. 3. Let God the Father be adored, And God the Son, the only Lord. And God the Holy Spirit be Adored throughout eternity ! Dr. M. Luther, 1543. 16. Wir glauben all' an einen Gott. *feE= 1. We all be - lieve in One true God. 3i^«S Fa-ther, Son, and Ho-ly Ghost, present Helper in all need, /T\ 1Ar 1 -f- — 4- — r 1 —*— -?- — #— — — y 7- -*- — 0— — * —0- — *- -*- -± 1 1 4— — 1 — praised by all the heaven-ly host, by whose might-y THE CHURCH YEAR. 27 II power a - lone all i> made, and wrought, and done. And we believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God, and Mary's Son. Who descended from His throne, And for us salvation won; By whose blood and death are we Rescued from all misery. And we confess the Holy Ghost, Who from both fore'er proceeds; Who upholds and comforts us In the midst of fears and needs. Blest and holy Trinity, Praise forever be to Thee! Mag. T. Clausnitzer, t 1684. 17. Ein' feste Burg ist unser Grott. 1. A might - j He helps u For - tre" i tree from ev \-*—&-^-JL 3 God, a trust -y Shield and Weap - - - - on; need that hath us now o'er-tak en. i ^-q- 1=F fr£ ife ■* — & Jt 3 i 32: The old vil foe now ^ means dead - lv Deep guile and 28 THE CHURCH YEAR. te^jEEE3^jE^EjEEjE}EiEE^ great might are hi> dread arms in fight, on g 1 h '■> ' J- ^ II eartli is not his e qual. 2. With might of ours can naught be dune, Soon were our loss effected ; But for us fights the Valiant One, AVhoni God Himself elected. Ask ye, Who is this ? Jesus Christ it is, Of Sabaoth Lord, And there's none other God, He holds the field forever. 3. Though devils all the world should fill, All eager to devour us, We tremble not, we fear no ill, They shall not overpower us. This world's prince may still Scowl fierce as he will, He can harm us none, He's judged ; the deed is done ; One little word can fell him. 4. The Word they still shall let remain, And not a thank have for it ; He's by our side upon the plain With His good gifts and Spirit. And take they our life, Goods, fame, child, and wife, Let these all be gone, They yet have nothing w< m ; The kingdom ours remaineth. Dr. M. Luther, li THE CHURCH YEAR, 29 18. Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort. 1. Lord, keep lis in Thy Word and work, re- 3 fc=C = d strain the murder-ous Pope and Turk, who fain would ■?_, g?og tear from off Thy throne Christ Je-sus, Thy be -lov-ed Son. 2. Lord Jesus Christ, Thy power make known, For Thou art Lord of lords alone ; Shield Thy poor Christendom, that we May evermore sing praise to Thee. 3. Thou Comforter of priceless worth, ( Hve «>ne mind to Thy flock on earth, Stand by us in our final strife, And lead us out of death to life. 4. Destroy their counsels, Lord our God, And smite them with an iron rod, And let them fall into the snare A\ Much for Thy Christians they prepare. ■5. So that at last they may perceive That, Lord our God, Thou still dost live. And dost deliver mightily All those who put their trust in Thee. Dr. M. Luther. 7541. St. 4. o. bu Dr. J. Jonas. III. THE MEANS OF GEAOE. 19. Ach bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ. B^j^jj^ s FF=g 1. Lord Je - bus Christ, with us a - bide, 5=* it for round us falls tlie ven - tide: ^ ^^J J i^PF? nor let Thy Word, that heaven - ly Light, ^^ for us be veiled in night. Iii these last days of sore distress Grant us, dear Lord, true steadfastness, . That pure we keep — till life is spent — Thy holy Word and Sacrament. Lord Jesus, help, Thy Church uphold, For Ave are sluggish, thoughtless, cold; Indue Thy Word with power and grace. And spread its truth in every place. keep us in Thy Word, we pray; The guile and rage of Satan stay ; Unto Thy Church grant, Lord, Thy grace, Peace, concord, patience, fearlessness. O God! how sin's dread works abound! Throughout the earth no rest is found, And wide has falsehood's spirit spread, And error boldly rears its head. THE MEANS < »F GRACE. 31 Those haughty spirits, Lord, restrain, That tain would o'er Thy Christians n ign, And always set forth something new. Devised to change Thy doctrine true. And as the cause and glory, Lord, Are Thine, not ours, do Thou afford Us help and strength and constancy; With all our heart we trust in Thee. A trusty weapon is Thy Word, Thy Church's buckler, shield, and sword; Lord, let us by this Word abide, That we may seek no other guide. O grant that in Thy holy Word We here may live and die, dear Lord, And when our journey endeth here, Receive us into glory there. Dr. X. Selnecker, 1587. St. 3 — 0. Unknown. 20. Lass mich dein sein und bleiben. W^- ^=r^—^l7 1. Let me be Thine for - ev - - er, Thou Let me for - sake Thee nev - - er nor fS\ m _# ! ■ J (O • M • 9 1 1 1 i 1 ' 1 faith - ful God and Lord; w an - der from Thv "Word. Lord, do not let me ^=f^-^^=i-^TLJ « j- E ver, but give me stead - fast - ness, and 5E5 I for such grace for - ev - er Thy ho - ly Name Til bless. 32 THE MEANS OF GRACE. 2. Lord Jesus, my Salvation, My Light, my Life divine, My only Consolation, make me wholly Thine ! For Thou hast dearly bought me With blood and bitter pain ; Let me, since Thou hast sought me, Eternal life obtain. And Thou, Holy Spirit. My Comforter and Guide, Grant that in Jesus' merit I always may confide, Him to the end confessing Whom I have known by faith. Give me Thy constant blessing, And grant a Christian death. Dr. X St. 2. , Selnecker. lS8 r i } 3. Unknown. 21. Jesu Christe, wahres Licht. t fes 1. O Christ, our true and on - - ly Light, T=f 3 - i — r u en light en tho.se who sit in night : 1 V m W r » - r i • v r r r i i '■II i let those a - - far now hear Thv voice, ?Z 3 and in Thv fold with us it re - - joice. THE MEANS OF GRACE. 33 Fill with the radiance of Thy grace The souls now lost in error's maze. And all whom in their secret minds Some dark delusion hurts and blinds. And all who else have strayed from Thee, gently seek! Thy healing he To every wounded conscience given. And let them also share Thy heaven. make the deal' to hear Thy Word, And teach the dumb to speak, dear Lord, Who dare not yet the faith avow, Though secretly they hold it now. Shine on the darkened and the cold, Recall the wanderers from Thy fold, Unite all those who walk apart, Confirm the weak and doubting heart. So they with us may evermore Such grace with wondering thanks adore, And endless praise to Thee he given By all Thy Church in earth and heaven. J. Heermann. 1630. 22. Liebster Jesu, hier sind wir. mm -I — 0- t=t 1. Bless-ed Je - sus, here we stand, met to do as And this child, at Thy com-mand, now we bring to -et— Thou hast spo - ken, Thee, in to - ken J^Bl^ that to Christ it here is giv-en: S7\ ISt for 3 such shall be Thv lieav .34 THE MEANS OF GRACE. 2. Yes, Thy warning voice is plain, And we fain would keep it duly, "He who is not born again, Heart and life renewing truly, Born of water and the Spirit, Will My kingdom ne'er inherit." 3. Therefore hasten we to Thee, Take the pledge we bring, take it ! Let us here Thy glory see, And in tender pity make it No\v T Thy child, and leave it never, Thine on earth, and Thine forever. 4. Wash it, Jesus, in Thy blood, From the sin-stain of its nature; Let it rise from out this flood Clothed in Thee, a newborn creature; May it, washed as Thou hast bidden, In Thine innocence be hidden. 5. Turn the darkness into light, To Thy grace receive and save it ; Heal the serpent's venomed bite, In the font where now we lave it; Here let flow a Jordan river, And from leprosy deliver. 6. Make it, Head, Thy member now ; Shepherd, take Thy lamb, and feed it: Prince of peace, its peace be Thou ; Way of life, to heaven lead it ; Vine, this branch may nothing sever, Graft by faith in Thee forever. 7. Xow into Thy heart we pour Prayers that from our hearts proceeded ; Let our sighing heavenward soar, Let our warm desires be heeded ; Write the name we now have given. Write it in the book of heaven. B. Schmolek, 1704. THE MEANS < >F GRACE. 35 23. Jesus Christus, unser Heiland. i a q: ^ l. Je 1st. our bless P> j r / rFff^fff turned a - way God's wrath for - ev er; suff'r-ing pains no On ^ £ tongue can tell, He saved us from the pains of hell. 2. That we never might forget it, Take my flesh, He said, and eat it, Hidden in this piece of bread ; Drink in this wine my blood, He said. 3. Whoso to this board repaireth, Take good heed how he prepareth ; Death instead of life shall he Receive who comes unworthily. 4. Praise the Father, God in heaven, Who such precious food hath given, And for sins which thou hast done Hath caused to die His only Son. 5. Thou shalt hold with faith unshaken That this food is to be taken By the sick who are distressed, By those whose heart is sin-oppressed. 6. To such grace and mercy turneth Every soul that truly mourneth ; Art thou well? avoid this board, Lest thou receive an ill reward. 36 THE ORDER OF SALVATION. 7. Christ says: Come, ye heavy-laden. I your weary hearts* will gladden ; They that are yet strong and well, Despise the best physician's skill. 8. Could'st thou earn thine own salvation. Useless were my death and passion ; This feast is not spread for thee, If thine own helper thou wilt be. 9. If thou this belie vest truly. And confession makest duly, Thou a welcome guest art here, This heavenly food thy soul shall cheer. 10. But the fruits must not be missing. Love thy neighbor without ceasing, That true love let him receive Which here to thee thy God doth give. Dr. 31. Luther, 1324. IV. THE OKDEK OF SALVATION. 24. Jesus nimmt die Sunder an. E 1J J J ' j4 EjE^Egj ^=^ # 1. "Je - sus sin -ners doth re-ceive! Who in sin's de - lu - sions live, " may all this and from God and ft 1,1 • J J 1 & S J S L w say - ing pon - der heav - en wan - der! This lone sure I m -v t hope can give — "Je - sus sin - ners doth re-ceive!" THE ORDER OF SALVATION. 37 2. We deserve but grief and shame, Yet His words, rich grace revealing. Pardon, peace, and life proclaim; Here their ills have perfect healing Who with humble hearts believe — "'Jesus sinners doth receive! " :!. Sheep that from the fold did stray Every faithful shepherd seeketh; Weary souls that lost their way Christ the Shepherd seeks, and taketh In His arms, that they may live — "Jesus sinners doth receive! " 4. Come, ye sinners, one and all, Come, ye all have invitation; Come, obey His gracious call, Come and take His free salvation! Firmly in these words believe : ••Jesus sinners doth receive ! " 5. I, a sinner, come to Thee, And acknowledge my transgression ; Tender mercy show to me, Grant me graciously remission ; Let these words my soul relieve: "Jesus sinners doth receive! " 6. Henceforth I need fear no foe ; Were as scarlet my transgression, It shall be as white as snow By the virtue of Thy passion ; For in these words I believe: "Jesns sinners doth receive ! " 7. Now my conscience is at ease, Now I fear no condemnation. He who grants me full release Hath atoned for my transgression ; In true faith to Him I cleave — "Jesus sinners doth receive! " 38 THE ORDER OF SALVATION. "Jesus sinners doth receive! " Me too hath received the Saviour, Opening heaven, that I may live With my Lord in bliss forever ; Gladly, then, this world I leave— "Jesus sinners doth receive ! " E. Xeumeister, 1719. 25. Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein. ¥ SE^ 1. Dear Chris-tians, one and all re -joice, with And with n - nit - ed heart and voice and -~ IE ex - ul - ta - tion spring ho - ly rapt - lire sing- - mg, ing, tell ; i a^g^ | fe^± ^ how our ti 1 (.ud be- held our need, and sing His sweet and tf 1 i 2 J •* m 1 J J * J * J * 1 1 2 # # s *