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CONTEXTS.
PAGE
I.
Worship
1.
All glory be to
God on high
2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Abide, dearest Jesus Lord Jesus Christ, to us attend Blessed Jesus, at Thy word Now thank we all our God To God, the Father of all love
6
7
8 9
10 12
II.
8. 9.
10.
11.
12. 13.
14. 15.
meet Thee Let us all with gladsome voice From heaven above to earth I come The old year now hath passed away bleeding Head, and wounded Jesus Christ, my sure Defence Since Christ has gone to heaven, His home Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord Thou who art Three in Unity
Lord,
shall I
how
12 15 16
18 19
21
23 24
2(3
16. 17.
18.
God A mighty Fortress is our God Lord, keep us in Thy Word and work
all
We
believe in
One
true
26
27 29
III.
30
30
31
20.
21.
Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide Let me be Thine forever O Christ, our true and only Light
Blessed Jesus, here
32
-
22. 23.
we stand
33
35
IV
CONTENTS.
PAGE
IV.
36
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"
36 38 40
4:>
26.
Dear Christians, one and all rejoice Now I have found the firm foundation
V.
Lord, as
Thou
wilt, deal
O God, Thou
Whate'er
faithful
42
43
45 47
my God
ordains
right
VI.
For
me
to live
is
Jesus
47
wounds
fair
48
49
32. 33.
Now
lay
we calmly
in the grave
and high
50
I.
WOKSHIP.
1.
E
1.
3ee
All
To
glo us
ry
be
to
no
harm
shall
high, nigh,
who
the
ne^
hath
strife
-&-
1
-
'^
God show
-
our
at
race
last
be
is
friend
end
ed! ed:
eth
St
&
to
*
men, and peace
shall
His
good
will
reign
on
SSl^ -^ -^i^p^
f
l
earth
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 Done is whate'er Thy will ordains;
Well
for us that
reigns,
Thou
rulest!
WORSHIP.
3.
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
4.
us,
Jesus
Gift.
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.
fe LA3
h
monir
us with
bide,
dear
est
Je
Thv
grace,
that
Sa
tan
mav
not
harm
Abide,
in
give
place.
O dear Redeemer, Among us with Thy Word. And thus now and hereafter
afford.
WORSHIP.
3.
Among
us, precious
Light
Abide with
richest blessings
bounteous Lord; Let us in grace and wisdom Grow daily through Thy Word.
us,
5.
Among
Among
us, Lord, our Strength, Lest world and Satan fell us,
And overcome
6.
at length.
Abide,
faithful Saviour,
Among
us with
Thy
love;
Stegmann; 1032.
3.
m
4
1.
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2=^
to
Lord
Je
sus Chi'ist,
us
at
tend,
Thy
=j2
12L
:zs
to
Ho
ly
Sptr
it
to
rule
us
i
day
^
day,
-*-!-+
us
in
-&-
by
and lead
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
Until
3.
we
"Holy
And
4.
Thou, O Lord most High!" 'mid the light of that blest place
art
Shall gaze
upon Thee
face to face.
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.
1.
Bless-ed Je - sus, at Thy word Let our hearts and souls be stirred
we now
are gathered
to
seek and
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by Thy teach-ings sweet and
ho
^N
-
all
love
ft
ly
i
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i
1
J
i
r
Thee
a
sole
drawn
from
earth
to
love
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,
!
we
sing
Thy
praises yonder.
T. Clausnitzer,
1671.
5.
Nun danket
alle Gott.
1.
Now Who
God
done,
with
in
^^-ttI^e^eeiI^^
heart
vol
joi
ees,
whom
ces;
who
-0^--
33t=Zi
n ;is
love,
LklUll
on
our way
with
count-less gifts of
and
still
is
ours
to
day.
10
2.
WORSHIP.
may
this
bounteous God
us,
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.
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,
And
shall be
is now, evermore
6.
Sei
I ErE
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1.
t
Be
.
,
God
S
of
To God, the Fa ther of all love, The might-y God who reigns a hove,
-
the
be
praise and
earth glo
and
-
hear
giv
en,
ry
en
With
w
heal-ing balm
my
f
soul
He
-\
fills,
and
m
ev
t,
J
-
4
stills
IS
-4
J '
all
-I-
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sor
row
to
God
WORSHIP.
2.
11
King of kings, host, 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
The angel
Thy
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
in
all is
right;
To God
4.
all
praise
and glory
I cried to
God
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
5.
all
praise
and glory
flock,
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
G.
all
praise
and glory
When
Whom
I'll
earth
all
all rest
To God
Thus
praise
all my pilgrim way along sing aloud Thy praises, That men may hear the grateful song My voice unwearied raises
12
my
heart
part
Both soul and body, bear your To God all praise and glory!
Ye who
To God give
Ye
To
confess Christ's holy name, praise and glory who the Father's power proclaim, God give praise and glory
!
The Lord is God The Lord To God all praise and glory
!
is
God
Then come
before His presence now. banish fear and sadness To your Redeemer pay your vow, And sing with joy and gladness:
And
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.
7.
Wie
empfangen.
zz
3F
1.
O
All
Lord,
how
tions
shall
meet
greet
na
long
to
Thee, Thee,
howray
= =SL
wel-come Thee a
hope,
-
-#
0-
right
my heart's
de
light!
kin
die,
dear
est
13
Je
sus,
my
breast,
that
e=e
ay
i
pleas
-
know what
es Thee, Lord,
my
heaven-ly guest.
2.
Thy Zion
strews before Thee 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,
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,
That
treasure safe on high, will not fail nor leave As earthly riches fly.
me
move Thee
5.
To leave Thy
.Save love, for
rightful place
Thee
14
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,
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.
And
care, nor effort either, 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.
No
Is
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,
THK
10.
HIK< H YEAR.
Lo
He comes
to judge the nations, terror to His Iocs, light of consolations And blessed hope to those love the Lord's appearing. O glorious Sim, now conic, Send forth Thy beams so cheering, And guide us safely home!
A A
Who
P. Gerhardt, 1(153,
8.
fe
1.
Let
all
with
glad
some
voice
Hh#
praise
the
=P=-\
heav
to
Aour
(-
God
of
who
hid
s:
hearts
re
-
joice
His
own
Son
hath
giv
en.
2.
We may
3.
homes
AVe are
Is
rich, for
not this a wonder? Therefore praise God evermore, Here on earth and yonder!
4.
O Lord
Amen,
New Year
U.
Jesus, hear us
Langhanns, 1560.
16
Vom Himmel
*^
l
1.
From heaven
bove
to
earth
come
to
bear good
'*=#
newto
ev'
-
v
ry
home;
glad
ti-
dings
of great joy
I J
bring,
r
where-of
I
^
now
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
God and Lord. need shall aid afford He will Himself your Saviour be, From all your sins will make you free.
is
Who
in all
4.
brings those blessings, long ago Prepared by God for- all below, That in His heavenly kingdom blest You may with us forever rest.
He
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.
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.
Now
(five heed,
What
Who
Dear
8.
heart, lift up thine eyes! in yon manger lies? is this eliild, so young and fair? little Jesus lieth there.
is rt
my
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 ?
Ah, Lord, who hast created
all.
9.
How
h>.
Thou made Thee weak and small. That Thou must lie on coarse dry grass, The food of humble ox and ass!
hast
And were
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.
Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child,
13.
Make Thee
Within
14.
a bed,
soft,
undefiled,
it
my
heart, that
may
be
A quiet ehamber kept for Thee. 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.
18
Das
alte
Jahr vergangen
ist.
s
1.
t=F
The
( old
3
a
-
year
now
hath passed
iTs
way,
we
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to
day, that
us
4=
s
-
3
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.
Take not Thy saving Word away, Our souls' true comfort, staff, and stay Abide with us, and keep us free
3.
From
4.
all false
doctrines graciously.
all sin,
hell)
us to forsake
A new
From
5.
In this
new year
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
we thank Thee, and adore, the angels evermore Lord Jesus Christ, increase our faith
shall
With
To
all
praise
life
and death.
15S8.
J. Steuerlein,
19
Haupt
voll Blut
und Wunden.
SE^EE?
1.
<)
bleed
ing Head,
er
-
In
mock
ed,
and
with
ed
(*3
full
m
U^
of
V
thorn
i*
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i i
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!
of pain
-
and scorn,
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el
crown
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ty,
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glo
and heaven
but
Ff
tT2
f2
m
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-
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J
here
J
I
h
wel- come Thee!
now de-spisedand
go
ry;
yet
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
And
Thou Thy
20
4.
was
my
transgression,
Which brought this woe on Thee. I cast me down before Thee, Wrath were my rightful lot, Have mercy, I implore Thee,
Redeemer, spurn
5.
me
not
I
Thy lips have often fed me With milk and sweetest food; Thy Spirit oft lias led me
To
6.
Saviour, do not chide me From Thee I will not part Here I will stand beside Thee, When breaks Thy loving heart When soul and body languish In death's last fatal grasp, Then, in Thy deepest anguish, Thee in mine arms I'll clasp.
7.
so much blesses, rejoices me, in Thv distresses 1 take a part with Thee. Ah, well for me, if lying
Naught ever
So
much As when
Here
at
Thy
feet,
my
Life,
I too with
8.
Thanks from
For
all
Thou
I
didst suffer
My
may
ever
To Thy truth
faithful
be
THE
HL KC1I YEAR.
1
21
When
hence
Lord, do not
Thou depart
forsake me,
O nevermore
When death is at my heart! When soul and body languish, O leave me not alone,
But take away mine anguish, In virtue of Thine own!
10.
Be Thou
my
Consolation
And
When my last hour draws nigh. My eyes shall then behold Thee,
Upon Thv
cross shall dwell,
;
P. Gerhardt, 1669.
12. Jesus,
meine Zuversicht.
1.
Je
Know
bus tug
Christ,
this,
my my
sure
De
-
fence
con
li
dence
i
and
rests
3=3^
my
up
-
^0
,,.,...,.
Sav-iour, ev
er
it
liv
eth;
eth,
on
the hope
giv
still
with
many an
anx-ious thought.
22
2.
my
3.
am I bound Unto Him by hope forever Faith's strong hand the Rock hath found, Grasped it, and will leave it never; Not the ban of death can part
Nay, too closely
From
4.
its
heart.
But
know,
my
From
the grave
my
Glorified I shall again With this skin then be enshrouded, In this body I shall then
See my God with eyes unclouded, In this flesh I then shall see Jesus Christ eternally.
6.
my
soul shall
glow,
here.
What now
Earthly
Natural
is
the death
life
we
die,
Spiritual our
8.
on high.
Then take comfort, nay, rejoice, For His members Christ will cherish
23
And
9.
is stirred.
Laugh
gloomy grave,
And
who comes to save, Round Him shall His saints assemble, Raising them o'er all their foes,
For the Lord,
Mortal weakness,
10.
fear,
and woes.
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
;
Electrons
13.
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Since Christ has gone to heaven, His home, this hope I in o - ver-come And
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too that douht, all
home one
an
-
gnish,
for
s
1
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-^-ir
the
-f
is,
well
we know,
mem-hers He has
5i
left
be
low
time
He
sure
ly
gath-ers there.
24
2.
3.
From Thy
And at Thy voice I may depart With joy to dwell where Thou,
Lord, art
me
J.
From
Wegelin, 1636.
14.
Komm, Heiliger
Geist,
Herre Gott.
PEE
1.
Come,
S
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:,
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it,
ly
Spir
?
be
all
fztjSt
Thy gra
-
ces
now
out-poured
m
i
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on
fer
-
each be
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and heart
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love
them
im
part.
Lord, by
the
bright-ness
25
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dost
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light
Thou
i
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the
faith
men
u-
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A
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of
IS
h.
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ev
ery
tongue
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and
ev
ery
na tion
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Ave there -fore sing
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ul
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tion:
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le
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O
jah
II
1 1
lu
jah!
2.
Thou holy
Light, our
Guide
divine,
And
In In
call
Him
From
error, Lord,
Him Him
with living faith abiding, 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.
Thy power prepare each heart, To our weak nature strength impart,
Lord, by
That firmly here we be contending, Through life and death to Thee ascending.
Hallelujah
!
Hallelujah
Dr. M. Luther, 1624,
26
15.
I
=
1.
Thou who
si
art
Three
in
2*
^^
the
God from
all
sun
is
fad
ing
>TV
3
from
our sight, shine Thou on
2.
us with
heavenly
light.
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
/T\
1
1 1
in all need,
praised by
all
the heaven-ly
host,
by whose might-y
27
II
power
lone
all
i>
And we
Son
of
Who
we
misery.
And we
confess the
Holy Ghost,
from both fore'er proceeds; upholds and comforts us In the midst of fears and needs. Blest and holy Trinity, Praise forever be to Thee!
Mag.
T. Clausnitzer,
t
Who Who
1684.
17.
Ein' feste
Burg
ist
unser
Grott.
1.
A He
might
helps
For
tree
tre" from
ev
\-*&-^-JL
God, need
a trust
3
-y
us
Shield
and Weap
o'er-tak
on;
en.
that hath
now
i
The
^-q-
ife
old
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means
dead
^
lv
Jt
vil
fr
foe
3
now
Deep
guile
and
28
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great might
are
hi>
dread arms
in
fight,
on
'>
'
his
J-
^
qual.
II
eartli
is
not
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 ?
Though
They
fill,
We tremble
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.
still shall let remain, not a thank have for it He's by our side upon the plain
And
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
29
1.
Lord, keep
lis
in
re-
3
strain
fc=C =
fain
the murder-ous
would
?_,
tear from off
g?og
Son.
2.
Lord Jesus Christ, Thy power make known, For Thou art Lord of lords alone
Shield
May evermore
3.
(
we
Thou Comforter of priceless worth, Hve >ne mind to Thy flock on earth,
Stand by us in our
final strife,
life.
And
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.
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.
5.
III.
19.
Ach
FF=g
1.
B^j^jj^
Lord
Je
-
s
a
-
bus
Christ,
with
us
bide,
5=*
for
it
round us
falls
tlie
ven
tide:
^^^J
nor
J
let
Thy
i^PF?
Word,
that
^^
veiled
heaven
ly
Light,
for
Iii
us
be
last
in
night.
these
Grant us, dear Lord, true steadfastness, That pure we keep till life is spent Thy holy Word and Sacrament.
grace.
And
spread
its
keep us in Thy Word, we pray; The guile and rage of Satan stay Unto Thy Church grant, Lord, Thy
grace,
O God! how
And
sin's dread works abound! Throughout the earth no rest is found, And wide has falsehood's spirit spread,
its
head.
THE MEANS
<
GRACE.
31
Those haughty spirits, Lord, restrain, That tain would o'er Thy Christians n 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.
ign,
A trusty weapon is Thy Word, Thy Church's buckler, shield, and sword;
Lord, let us
by
this
Word
abide,
That we
may
We
grant that in Thy holy Word 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.
und
bleiben.
W^1.
^=r^^l7
Let
Let
me me
fS\
be
for
-
Thine
sake
for
ev
er,
-
Thou
nor
Thee nev
er
m
faith
_#
1
(O
i
'
ful
Lord,
do
not
let
me
^=f^-^^=i-^TLJ
ver,
j- E
and
but
give
me
stead
fast
ness,
5E5
for such grace for
-
ev
er
Thy ho
ly
Name
Til bless.
32
2.
my
Salvation,
Eternal
life
obtain.
And Thou,
Holy
Spirit.
Comforter and Guide, Grant that in Jesus' merit I always may confide,
My
Him
And
Whom
Give
to the end confessing I have known by faith. Thy constant blessing, grant a Christian death.
me
Dr.
X
,
Selnecker.
}
lS8 r
St. 2.
3.
Unknown.
21.
t
1.
fes
O
Christ, our
true
and
on
ly
Light,
T=f
i
en
light
en
3
who
r
sit
tho.se
in
night
W v
1
u V
r
let
r
those
a
-
'II
m r
-
r
i
i
i
i
far
now
hear
Thv
voice,
?Z
and
in
3
with
us
re
-
it
joice.
Thv
fold
33
Thy
grace
The
now
lost in error's
maze.
And
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,
teach the dumb to speak, dear Lord, dare not yet the faith avow, Though secretly they hold it now.
And
Who
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.
mm
1.
-I
0-
t=t
here
Bless-ed
And
as
to
-et
J^Bl^
that
to Christ
it
Thee, in
to
ken
here
is
giv-en:
S7\
ISt
for
3
such
shall
be
Thv
lieav
.34
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
3.
My kingdom
ne'er inherit."
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 Thy child, and leave it never,
T
forever.
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
6.
leprosy deliver.
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.
Make
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
ia
l.
q:
^
no
On
hell.
;
Je
1st.
our
bless
P>
r
-
rFff^fff
er; suff'r-ing pains
turned a
tell,
tongue can
He
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.
God in heaven, such precious food hath given, And for sins which thou hast done Hath caused to die His only Son.
Praise the Father,
Who
5.
Thou
By By
6.
shalt hold with faith unshaken is to be taken the sick who are distressed, those whose heart is sin-oppressed.
To such grace and mercy turneth Every soul that truly mourneth
Art thou well? avoid this board, Lest thou receive an ill reward.
36
7.
skill.
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.
If
9.
And
Thou
10.
a welcome guest art here, This heavenly food thy soul shall cheer.
But the fruits must not be missing. Love thy neighbor without ceasing, That true love let him receive
Which here
to thee
Luther, 1324.
IV.
nimmt
'
die
Sunder
an.
E1J
1.
J
-
J
sin's
j4EjE^Egj
^=^
may
all
Who
#
ft
"Je
sus
in
this
L
1
&
pon
-
J S
This
1,1
J w
lone
J S
say
ing
der
der!
heav
en
wan
sure
I
hope
can
-v
give
"Je
sus
sin
ners doth
re-ceive!"
37
deserve but grief and shame, rich grace revealing. Pardon, peace, and life proclaim; Here their ills have perfect healing Who with humble hearts believe " "'Jesus sinners doth receive!
We
:!.
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
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.
"
I need fear no foe as scarlet my transgression, It shall be as white as snow By the virtue of Thy passion For in these words I believe: "
Henceforth
Were
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 "
38
With my Lord in bliss forever Gladly, then, this world I leave "Jesus sinners doth receive "
!
E. Xeumeister, 1719.
25.
Nun
ex ho
-
SE^
1.
Dear
Chris-tians,
one and
nit
-
all
re -joice,
with
And
with
and
-~
IE
tell
ul ly
ta
tion spring
lire
mg,
-
rapt
sing-
ing,
a^g^ fe^^
|
how
ti tf
1
our (.ud
be- held
our need,
J *
J ^_
m *
1 1
J
1
2 it
J #
hath
* #
J *
<d
J-
ly
cost
Him.
2.
Fast bound in Satan "s chains I lay. Death brooded darkly o'er me, My sin oppressed me night and day Therein my mother bore me Deeper and deeper still I fell, Life had become a living hell, So firmly sin possessed me.
;
39
My good works could avail me naught. For they with sin were stained; Free-will against God's judgment fought. And dead to good remained. Grief drove me to despair, and I Had nothing left me but to die, To hell 1 fast was sinking.
Then God beheld my wretched
With deep commiseration He thought upon His mercy
;
!
4.
state
great,
5.
And willed my soul's salvation; He turned to me a Father's heart Not small the cost to heal my smart, He gave His best and dearest. He spake to His beloved Son
time to take compassion go, my heart's most precious Crown, And bring to man salvation; From sin arid sorrow set him free, Slay bitter death for him, that he May live with Thee forever.
'T
is
;
Then
6.
to obey.
And, born of Virgin mother, Awhile on this low earth did stay. That He might be my brother. His mighty power He hidden bore, A servant's form like mine He wore,
To lead the
7.
devil captive.
The
8.
The
Me
Be
foe shall shed precious blood, life bereaving of All this i suffer for thy good
my
my
steadfast
and believing.
40
My
9.
From
The Holy
Spirit sending shall in trouble comfort thee, Teach thee to know and follow me, And into truth shall guide thee.
He
10.
What
And God
Take heed
26. Ich
-]
L 4 TS T TN
ft ft
Q J
h
<
1.
g)
1
(?
\J
L
3
4
!
T\
1
A
-
....
Now
It
1
have found
ere
lay there
foun
ere
J-
da
a
tion, tion,
ft
ft 17
J 9
where where
J 9
9
-
r
-
JJ
+T
-
ev
else,
er but
more
iii
my my
,
an Sav
chor grounds!
iour's
wounds?
J 9
J 9
-
9
-
d
which
f?
fS
9
\
&
1
Foun
ft ft
da
tion,
un m
1
moved
J #
shall
stay,
m
when
m
1 |
J ^
^*
"
earth
and
heav
pass
41
It is that
Which
all
Of Him, who, with love's arms extending. To wretched sinners condescends Whose heart with pity still doth break.
or forsake.
He
4.
of love, in which, past finding, sins through Christ's blood disappear This is for wounds the safest binding,
depth
My
There is no condemnation here For Jesus' blood through earth and skies Forever Mercy Mercy cries.
;
! !
5.
I never In faith
days, trust it all sins I'm sighing, o'er all Father's heart will gaze I towards For there is always to be found
my
And, when
my
my
Though I be robbed of every pleasure That soul and body can make glad,
Bereft of every earthly treasure, Forlorn, forsaken, lone and sad
However
far His help may be, His mercy yet is left to me.
If
7.
earthly cares and want oppress me, cause me sorrow and regret That things so vain can still distress me, And give me so much trouble yet
And
Though
Still
am bowed down
mercy
to the dust.
in His
I will trust.
4:2
THE CHRISTIAN
If in
LIFE.
the best of
all
my
actions,
Be it with me as He is willing, Whose mercy is a boundless sea May He himself my heart be stilling, That this may ne'er forgotten be
;
Then
10.
it
and woe.
Then
I will
sing eternally,
still
1 nfathomed Mercy,
of Thee.
J.
A. Rathe, 1 28.
!
V.
27. Herr,
THE CHEISTIAN
wie du
LIFE.
mit mir.
willt, so Schick's
1.
^
as
life
st
Avilt,
3
deal
I
Lord,
[n
Thou
no
and death
Thee,
from
me
part, else
as
Thou
wilt;
THE CHRISTIAN
LIFE.
43
m
,
3T
Thy
will
the
best
is
ev
or.
Grant honor, truth, propriety, love Thy Word to ponder; False doctrines, Lord, keep far from me, And grant both here and yonder
And
What
serves
my
everlasting bliss;
When,
at
Thy summons,
must leave
This world of sin and sadness. Grant me Thy grace, Lord, not to grieve. But to depart with gladness; My spirit I commend to Thee, O Lord, a blessed end give me Through Jesus Christ Yea, Amen.
!
Dr.
C.
Melissander, 1574.
28.
Grott,
du frommer Gott.
^=+
1.
O
With
-
God,
out
Thou
whom
est,
a^rf^^
A
pure and health -y
--'-#-
faith notli
fill
God,
is,
ing
Thou who
est;
=P
-
t=d=t
frame
;ive
me,
and
with
=
=izt
con-science free from blame,
a
soul
un hurt by
-
in
ist
sin.
44
2.
THE CHRISTIAN
LIFE.
And
My
To do it when I ought, With all my strength and bless The work I thus have wrought, For Thou must give success.
3.
exceedeth
Grant that no
idle
word
proceedeth
From
out
my mouth
when
in place I must and ought to speak, words due power and grace,
grant,
And
my
My
Nor
4.
let
me wound
the weak.
If
Still
keep
Help me
When
Let
life is
me subdue my
counsel
I
By words and
actions kind;
When
5.
would know,
Good counsel
let
me
find.
all
And
As
let
me
be with
And
fair,
this refuse
me
not,
And
if
a longer
life
Be here on earth decreed me, And Thou through many a strife To ripe old age wilt lead me,
Thy
patience in
all sin
me
shed,
and shame, And crown my hoary head With pure untarnished fame.
Avert
THE CHRISTIAN
7.
LIFE.
45
That
Do Thou my soul receive, it may live forever; And Let my body have
quiet resting-place
let it
And
8.
sleep in peace.
And on
When
all
Thyself
my grave Thy hand, slumbers breaking; Then let me hear Thy voice. And change this earthly frame, And bid me aye rejoice With those who love Thv name.
Stretch o'er
my
J.
Heermann, 1630.
29.
Was
Grott thut,
1.
What
1
e'er will
my
be
God
still
or
dams
e'er
is
what
^N
He
right! doth,
Hoand
/T\
!
rS -# #
1 !
1
P
1 1
&
-
* f
'-""
-H
C^
ly fol-
His will
bid
eth
eth.
low where
He
guid
He
is
mv God
p^g
though dark
my
...
road,
He know
m
-
eth
how
1
to
<
1
^
l
ft
m
'
'
L_
&
yield
ill II ^ 5' ||
me.
shield
to
Him
46
2.
THE CHRISTIAN
Whate'er never
LIFE.
my God
ordains
;
is
right
He He
will deceive me leads me by the proper path, I know He will not leave me, And take content What He hath sent
I
4.
Whate'er my God ordains is right His loving thought attends me No poisoned draught the cup can be That my Physician sends me, But medicine due For God is true. Of doubt, then, I'll divest me, And on His goodness rest me. Whate'er my God ordains is right My Life, my Light can never Intend ,me harm then, to His care I give myself forever, In weal or woe For well I know, I once shall see quite clearly That God doth love me dearly.
;
;
5.
Whate'er
my God
this
ordains
is
right
Though now
cup in drinking
taste appear,
May
I
bitter to
it all
my
take
unshrinking
For to
my
heart
God
will
impart
A
6.
And end
Here
Yet
Whate'er
Though
My
Is
am
round me there, His arms embrace and shield Then, to my God I yield me.
Mag.
me
S.
Rod ig ast.
VI.
m
1.
3=^3
For
me
4for
to
live
Je
--*
die
is
-#
-rfiHme
to
hHim
I
# *
gain
glad
ly
1
yield
me,
and
die
right cheer
ful
ly.
2.
From hence
To
Christ,
I
go with gladness
Brother's side,
my
That
And
3.
may
have o'ercome life's crosses, and sorrow cease, Through His five wounds most holy
I
Grief, pain,
With God
4.
am
at peace.
can utter,
my
sighs to
Thee
5.
When
Then
Lord,
let
fall
me
When by Thy
My
last
48
7.
And
8.
me
With Thee
eternally.
This wilt Thou, Jesus, Grant graciously to me. Endow me with Thy Spirit,
!
Amen
That
I fare
happily.
Anna, Countess of Stolberg, 1000.
31.
In Christi
Wunden
schlaf ich
ein.
EEEEE
1.
^
fall
*
in
&
Je
-
.sleep
sue'
*E
gEg^E^EgEf3
par-don for
m
my
r
jew
I
wounds, there
^=^
9
^F^
where -in
be-
sin
r
-
1=z y
my
nesa
my
^^ ^-T^=i
#
*land.
shall reach the
els
are,
glo'-rious dress,
3EEEi -0#*fore
>#"
mv God
stand,
when
heavenh
2.
With peace and joy I now depart. God's child I am with all my heart I thank thee, death, thou leadest me
To
that true
life
where
would
be.
So cleansed by Christ I fear not death. Lord Jesus, strengthen Thou my faith
Dr. P. Eber,
f
1569.
49
Nun
gij^miM^^m
l.
Now
lay
we calm
ly
in
the
grave
this
^=F
form, where
-
of
no
<!<>nl>t
we
have that
it
shall
J
rise
f-*in
t=J
fc*
II
2.
And so to earth again we trust What came from dust, and turns
to dust,
And from
When
3.
the dust shall surely rise, the last trumpet fills the skies.
lives in
God,
Whose
Who
4.
grace his pardon hath bestowed, through His Son redeemed him here
sin
and
fear.
his griefs are past. is his at last He bore Christ's yoke, and did His will, And though he died, he liveth still.
and
blessed end
5.
He lives where none do mourn and weep, And calmly shall his body sleep, Till God shall death himself destroy, And raise it into glorious joy. He suffered pain and grief below, Christ heals him now from all his For him hath endless joy begun He shines in glory like the sun.
woe
6.
4>
50
7.
us leave
him
to his rest,
And homeward turn, for he is blest; And we must well our souls prepare,
For death may
8.
seize us
everywhere.
So help us, Christ, our Hope in loss! Thou hast redeemed us by Thy cross From endless death and misery We praise, we bless, we worship Thee!
;
(St. 8.
33. Jerusalem,
du hochgebaute Stadt.
+-[-*
P^
1.
My
\ZT-
Je
y
to
fair
and high,
:2z2=^i
would God
it
35
thee!
I
far
were
in
will
not
stay with
me;
ver
2=3 s
=t
Held and plain,
it
hastes to
s
-eek
j
its
-PF j#
Fount
ain and quit this world of
-:
pain.
2.
O happy
When When
day, and yet far happier hour, wilt thou come at last? Father's love and power. fearless to
my
Whose promise
standeth
fast,
51
My
soul
gladly render,
For surely will His hand Lead her, with guidance tender,
To heaven, her
fatherland.
A moment's
space,
up to thee, Through all those lower skies, shining regions, yonder To While down, to meet her, eome The blessed angel legions, And bid her welcome home.
Elijah's chariot hoars her
()
The
now
unfold
of old,
How many a time I longed for thee Ere yet I was set free From yon dark life of sadness, Yon world of shadowy naught, And God had given the gladness,
The
heritage
I
sought.
O what the tribe, or what the glorious host, Conies sweeping swiftly down? The chosen ones on earth who wrought the most, The Church's brightest crown, Our Lord hath sent to meet me, As in the far off years Their words oft came to greet me In yonder land of tears.
The Patriarchs' and Prophets' noble train, With all Christ's followers true, Who bore the cross, and could the worst disdain
That tyrants dared to do,
I see
them shine forever, All-glorious as the sun, 'Mid light that fadeth never, Their perfect freedom Avon.
52
7.
And when
At
From What
ont my soul what songs of bliss shall joy my lips shall tell, While holy saints are singing
Innumerous choirs before the shining throne Their joyful anthems raise, Till heaven's glad halls are echoing with the tone Of that great hymn of praise, And all its host rejoices, And all its blessed throng Unite their myriad voices In one eternal song.
.7.
If. Meijfart,
1020.
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