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Abide With Me
Abide with me, fast falls the eventide
the darkness deepens, Lord, with me abide
when other helpers fail, and comforts flee
help of the helpless, O abide with me.
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day
earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away
change and decay in all around I see
O thou who changest not, abide with me.
I need thy presence every passing hour
what but thy grace can foil the tempter’s power?
Who like thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me.
I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless
ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness
where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if thou abide with me.
Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes
shine through the gloom and point me to the skies
heaven's morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee
in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
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All Creatures Of Our God And King
All creatures of our God and King
lift up your voice and with us sing
alleluia, alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam
thou silver moon with softer gleam.
O praise him, O praise him
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Thou rushing wind that art so strong
ye clouds that sail in heaven along
O praise him, alleluia!
Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice
ye lights of evening, find a voice.
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Thou flowing water, pure and clear
make music for thy Lord to hear
alleluia, alleluia!
Thou fire, so masterful and bright
that givest us both warmth and light.
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Dear mother earth, who day by day
unfoldest blessings on our way
O praise him, alleluia!
The flowers and fruits that in thee grow
let them his glory also show.
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And ye that are of tender heart
forgiving others, take your part
O sing ye, alleluia!
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear
praise God, and on him cast your care.
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And thou, most kind and gentle death
waiting to hush our latest breath
O praise him, alleluia!
Thou leadest home the child of God
and Christ our Lord the way has trod.
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Let all things their creator bless
and worship him in humbleness
O praise him, alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
and praise the Spirit, Three in One:
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All My Hope On God Is Founded
All my hope on God is founded
he doth still my trust renew.
Me through change and chance he guideth
only good and only true.
God unknown, he alone
calls my heart to be his own.
Pride of man and earthly glory
sword and crown betray his trust
what with care and toil he buildeth
tower and temple fall to dust.
But God’s power
hour by hour
is my temple and my tower.
God’s great goodness aye endureth
deep his wisdom, passing thought
splendour light and life attend him
beauty springeth out of naught.
Ever more from his store
new-born worlds rise and adore.
Daily doth the almighty giver
bounteous gifts on us bestow
his desire our soul delighteth
pleasure leads us where we go.
Love doth standat his hand
joy doth wait at his command.
Still from earth to God eternal
sacrifice of praise be done
high above all praises praising
for the gift of Christ his Son.
Christ doth call one and all
ye who follow shall not fall.
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All People That On Earth Do Dwell
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.
The Lord, ye know, 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.
O 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.
For why? The Lord our God is good
his mercy is for ever sure
his truth at all times firmly stood
and shall from age to age endure.
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
the God whom heaven and earth adore
from men and from the angel-host
be praise and glory evermore.
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All Things Bright And Beautiful
All things bright and beautiful
all creatures great and small
all things wise and wonderful
the Lord God made them all.
Each little flower that opens
each little bird that sings
he made their glowing colours
he made their tiny wings.
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The purple-headed mountain
the river running by
the sunset and the morning
that brightens up the sky.
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The cold wind in the winter
the pleasant summer sun
the ripe fruits in the garden
he made them every one.
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He gave us eyes to see them
and lips that we might tell
how great is God Almighty
who has made all things well.
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Amazing Grace
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now am found
was blind, but now I see.
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
and grace my fears relieved
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come
'tis grace that brought me safe thus far
and grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me
his word my hope secures
he will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.
When we've been there ten thousand years
bright shining as the sun
we've no less days to sing God's praise
than when we'd first begun.
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And Can It Be
And can it be that I should gain
an interest in the Saviour’s blood?
Died he for me, who caused his pain
for me, who him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
‘Tis mystery all: the Immortal dies
who can explore his strange design?
In vain the first-born seraph tries
to sound the depths of love divine.
‘Tis mercy all! Let earth adore
let angel-minds enquire no more.
He left his Father’s throne above
so free, so infinite his grace
emptied himself of all but love
and bled for Adam’s helpless race.
‘Tis mercy all, immense and free
for, O my God, it found out me.
Long my imprisoned spirit lay
fast bound in sin and nature’s night
thine eye diffused a quickening ray
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light.
My chains fell off, my heart was free
I rose, went forth, and followed thee.
No condemnation now I dread
Jesus, and all in him, is mine.
Alive in him, my living Head
and clothed in righteousness divine
bold I approach the eternal throne
and claim the crown, through Christ, my own.
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Angel-Voices Ever Singing
Angel-voices ever singing
round thy throne of light
angel-harps for ever ringing
rest not day nor night
thousands only live to bless thee
and confess thee, Lord of might.
Thou who art beyond the farthest
mortal eye can scan
can it be that thou regardest
songs of sinful man?
Can we know that thou art near us
and wilt hear us
Yes, we can.
For we know that thou rejoicest
o'er each work of thine
thou didst ears and hands and voices
for thy praise design
craftsman's art and music's measure
for thy pleasure all combine.
In thy house, great God, we offer
of thine own to thee
and for thine acceptance proffer
all unworthily
hearts and minds and hands and voices
in our choicest psalmody.
Honour, glory, might and merit
thine shall ever be
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
blessèd Trinity.
Of the best that thou hast given
earth and heaven render thee.
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At The Name Of Jesus
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.
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.
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.
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.
In your hearts enthrone him
there let him subdue
all that is not holy
all that is not true
he is God the Saviour
he is Christ the Lord
ever to be worshipped
trusted, and adored.
Christians, this Lord Jesus
shall return again
with the 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.
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Be Still, For The Presence Of The Lord
Be still, for the presence of the Lord
the holy one, is here
come bow before him now
with reverence and fear
in him no sin is found
we stand on holy ground.
Be still, for the presence of the Lord
the holy one, is here.
Be still, for the glory of the Lord
is shining all around
he burns with holy fire
with splendour he is crowned
how awesome is the sight
our radiant King of light!
Be still, for the glory of the Lord
is shining all around.
Be still, for the power of the Lord
is moving in this place
he comes to cleanse and heal
to minister his grace
no work too hard for him
in faith receive from him.
Be still, for the power of the Lord
is moving in this place.
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Be Still, My Soul, The Lord Is On Thy Side
Be still, my soul, the Lord is on thy side
bear patiently the cross of grief and pain
leave to thy God to order and provide
in every change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul, thy best, thy heavenly friend
thro thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be still, my soul, thy God doth undertake
to guide the future, as in ages past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul, the waves and winds still know
his voice who ruled them while he dwelt below.
Be still, my soul, when dearest friends depart
and all is darkened in the vale of tears
then shalt thou better know his love his heart
who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears.
Be still, my soul, thy Jesus can repay
from his own fullness, all he takes away.
Be still, my soul, the hour is hastening on
when we shall be forever with the Lord
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone
sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul, when change and tears are past
all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last.
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Be Thou My Vision
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
be all else but naught to me, save that thou art
be thou my best thought in the day and the night
both waking and sleeping, thy presence my light.
Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true word
be thou ever with me and I with thee, Lord
be thou my great Father and I thy true son
be thou in me dwelling and I with thee one.
Be thou my breastplate, my sword for the fight
be thou my whole armour, be thou my true might
be thou my soul’s shelter, be thou my strong tower
O raise thou me heavenward, great Power of my power.
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise
be thou my inheritance now and always
be thou and thou only the first in my heart
O Sovereign of heaven, my treasure thou art.
High King of heaven, thou heaven’s bright Sun
O grant me its joys after vict’ry is won
great Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
still be thou my vision, O Ruler of all.
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Beauty For Brokenness
Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair
Lord, in your suffering world this is our prayer.
Bread for the children, justice, joy, peace
sunrise to sunset, your kingdom increase!
God of the poor, friend of the weak
give us compassion, we pray
melt our cold hearts, let tears fall like rain
come, change our love from a spark to a flame.
Shelter for fragile lives, cures for their ills
work for the craftsmen, trade for their skills
land for the dispossessed, rights for the weak
voices to plead the cause of those who can’t speak.
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Refuge from cruel wars, heavens from fear
cities for sanctuary, freedoms to share.
Peace to the killing fields, scorched earth to green
Christ for the bitterness, his cross for the pain.
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Rest for the ravaged earth, oceans and streams
plundered and poisoned, our future, our dreams.
Lord, end our madness, carelessness, greed
make us content with the things that we need.
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Lighten our darkness, breathe on this flame
until your justice burns brightly again
until the nations, learn of your ways
seek your salvation and bring you their praise.
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Before The Throne of God Above
Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea
a great high priest whose name is Love
who ever lives and pleads for me
my name is graven on his hands
my name is written on his heart
I know that while in heaven he stands
no tongue can bid me thence depart
no tongue can bid me thence depart.
When Satan tempts me to despair
and tells me of my guilt within
upward I look and see him there
who made an end of all my sin
because the sinless Saviour died
my sinful soul is counted free
for God, the just, is satisfied
to look on him and pardon me
to look on him and pardon me.
Behold him there! the risen Lamb
my perfect, spotless righteousness
the great unchangeable I am
the King of glory and of grace
one with himself I cannot die
my soul is purchased by his blood
my life is hid with Christ on high
with Christ my Saviour and my God!
with Christ my Saviour and my God!
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Blessed Assurance
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
O what a foretaste of glory divine
Heir of salvation, purchase of God
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
This is my story, this is my song
praising my Saviour all the day long.
Perfect submission, perfect delight
visions of rapture burst on my sight
angels descending, bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
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Perfect submission, all is at rest
I in my Saviour am happy and blest
watching and waiting, looking above
filled with his goodness, lost in his love.
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Brother, Let Me Be Your Servant
Brother, let me be your servant
let me be as Christ to you
pray that I may have the grace to
let you be my servant too.
We are pilgrims on a journey
and companions on the road
we are here to help each other
walk the mile and bear the load.
I will hold the Christ-light for you
in the night-time of your fear
I will hold my hand out to you
speak the peace you long to hear.
I will weep when you are weeping
when you laugh I’ll laugh with you
I will share your joy and sorrow
till we’ve seen this journey through.
When we sing to God in heaven
we shall find such harmony
born of all we’ve known together
of Christ’s love and agony.
Brother, let me be your servant
let me be as Christ to you
pray that I may have the grace to
let you be my servant too.
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Christ, Be Our Light
Longing for light, we wait in darkness
longing for truth, we turn to you
make us your own, your holy people
light for the world to see.
Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts
shine through the darkness
Christ, be our light!
Shine in our church gathered today.