Part 31
O Lord Jesus Christ, Thou patient Lamb of God, Thou holy Sacrificial Offering for all my sins, and not for mine only, but for the sins of the whole world: I most heartily thank Thee that Thou hast graciously kept both my body and soul under Thy protecting care this day; and I pray Thee that Thou wouldst graciously pardon and forgive all my sins which I have committed this day, both through the weakness of my old evil nature and the temptations of the Evil Spirit, all of which sorely oppress my heart and conscience. Cover me this night with the wings of Thy grace and grant that my body may sleep in safety while my soul watches for Thy glorious coming to Judgment, ready to enter Thy blessed Kingdom of Glory. Grant this, O Lord, for the sake of Thy suffering and death. Amen.
Before Meals.
The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord, and Thou givest them their meat in due season; Thou openest Thine hand and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
Lord God, heavenly Father, bless us and these Thy gifts which we receive from Thy bountiful goodness; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
After Meals.
O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever. He giveth food to all flesh: He giveth to the beast his food and to the young ravens which cry. He delighteth not in the strength of the horse. He taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy.
We thank Thee, Lord God, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, for all Thy benefits, who livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen.
A Short Form for Holy Baptism in Cases of Necessity.
In urgent cases, in the absence of the pastor, any Christian may administer Holy Baptism.
Take water, call the child by its name, pour or sprinkle the water on the child, saying:—
=I baptize thee in the name of God the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.=
If there is time, the baptism may be preceded by the following _prayer_:—
Eternal, merciful God! We pray Thee, extend Thy goodness and mercy unto this child who now asks; open the door to it who knocks, that it may enjoy the everlasting blessing of Thy heavenly washing and may come to the eternal kingdom which Thou hast prepared through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Our Father who art in heaven. Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
CONTENTS.
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Morning Service, or the Communion 3 Evening Service 18 Early Service, or Matins 22
THE HYMNS.
HYMN
Beginning of Worship 1 Close of Worship 9 Morning 19 Evening 30 Invitation 46 Praise 59 The Redeemer 81 God’s Word 110 The Lord’s Day 123 Advent 130 Christmas 145 End of Year 163 New Year 166 Circumcision 175 Epiphany 179 Presentation 185 Passion:— General 191 Good Friday 203 Burial of Jesus 215 Easter 218 Ascension 231 Session 237 Intercession 240 Pentecost 246 Trinity 261 Festival of the Reformation 273 St. Michael and All Angels 285 All Saints 288 Harvest and Thanksgiving 291 National 299 Faith and Justification 306 Sanctification:— Obedience 331 Consecration 345 Giving 357 Trust 363 Warfare 376 Resignation 383 Catechism 390 Law 391 Creed 393 Prayer 395 Baptism 400 Confirmation 408 Confession 413 Absolution 424 The Lord’s Supper 427 Marriage, Family, Children 442 Church:— Laying of Corner-Stone 450 Dedication of Church 454 The Communion of Saints 460 Glory of the Church 464 Missions 470 The Ministry 485 Cross and Comfort 494 Death and Burial 527 Judgment 548 Heaven 556 Chants 568 Doxologies 578
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Versicles 533 Morning Prayer 542 Evening Prayer 543 Prayer before Meals 544 Prayer after Meals 544 Short Form for Baptism 545 First Lines of Hymns 548 First Lines of Chants 559 First Lines of Doxologies 559 Authors and Translators 560
INDEX OF FIRST LINES.
Abide, O dearest Jesus, 9
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide, 40
Across the sky the shades of night, 164
Again is come the new church-year, 140
A great and mighty wonder, 149
Ah! Lord, our God, let them not be confounded, 280
A hymn of glory let us sing, 235
A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth, 191
Alas, and did my Savior bleed, 214
Alas, my God, my sins are great, 421
All depends on our possessing, 363
All glory be to God on high, 261
All hall the power of Jesus’ name, 93
All my heart this night rejoices, 145
All praise to Jesus’ hallowed name, 147
All that I was, my sin, my guilt, 308
Almighty Father, heaven and earth, 360
Almighty God, Thy Word is cast, 13
Almighty Lord, before Thy throne, 303
Am I a soldier of the Cross, 378
A mighty Fortress is our God, 273
An awful mystery is here, 437
And let this feeble body fail, 521
And must this body die, 534
And will the Judge descend, 554
And wilt Thou pardon, Lord, 422
Angels from the realms of glory, 187
Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat, 399
Arise, my soul, arise, 240
Arise, sons of the kingdom, 142
Arm these, Thy soldiers, mighty Lord, 410
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, 540
A slumber I know, in Jesus’ name, 565
As with gladness men of old, 183
At Thy command, our dearest Lord, 440
Awake, my heart, with gladness, 218
Awake, my soul, and with the sun, 29
Awake, my soul, to joyful lays, 92
Awake, Thou Spirit, who didst fire, 481
Baptised into Thy name most holy, 400
Before Jehovah’s awful throne, 78
Before Thy throne I now appear, 35
Behold a Stranger at the door, 51
Behold the Savior of mankind, 211
Behold the sure Foundation-stone, 452
Beloved, it is well, 518
Beloved Jesus, what law hast Thou broken, 198
Blessed are the sons of God, 315
Blessed Jesus, at Thy word, 3
Blessed Jesus, here we stand, 402
Blest be the tie that binds, 462
Blest be Thy love, dear Lord, 388
Blest is the man, forever blest, 309
Bow down Thine ear, 493
Brief life is here our portion, 557
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, 181
By grace I’m saved, grace free and boundless, 311
Chief of sinners though I be, 99
Christ, by heavenly hosts adored, 296
Christ, everlasting Source of light, 34
Christians, come, in sweetest measures, 121
Christ is our Corner-stone, 453
Christ, the Life of all the living, 196
Christ, the Lord, is risen again, 225
Christ, the Lord, is risen to-day, 221
Christ, Thou art the sure Foundation, 454
Christ, Thou the Champion of the band who own, 279
Christ, whose glory fills the skies, 100
Come, follow Me, the Savior spake, 334
Come, God Creator, Holy Ghost, 249
Come hither, ye faithful, triumphantly sing, 159
Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord, 257
Come, Holy Spirit, come, 258
Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, 255
Come, Jesus, from the sapphire throne, 455
Come, let us join our cheerful songs, 102
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare, 56
Come, O come, Thou quickening Spirit, 246
Come, Thou Almighty King, 262
Come, Thou precious Ransom, come, 135
Come to Calvary’s holy mountain, 212
Come unto Me, ye weary, 49
Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish, 512
Come, ye thankful people, come, 295
Come, ye weary sinners, come, 58
Comfort, comfort ye My people, 130
Commit whatever grieves thee, 525
Crown Him with many crowns, 104
Day of wrath, that day of mourning, 555
Dear Christians, one and all rejoice, 310
Dear Refuge of my weary soul, 502
Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness, 432
Delay not, delay not, O sinner, 57
Draw nigh and take the body of your Lord, 427
Drawn to the cross, 321
Draw us to Thee, 234
Enslaved by sin and bound in chains, 202
Eternal Son of God, O Thou, 456
Every morning mercies new, 28
Farewell I say with gladness, 532
Father, in whom we live, 270
Father, let me dedicate, 166
Father of Glory, to Thy name, 267
Father of heaven, who hast created all, 405
Father of heaven, whose love profound, 269
Father of Jesus Christ, my Lord, 219
Father of mercies, in Thy Word, 117
Father, who the light this day, 123
Fear not, O little flock, the Foe, 276
Fight the good fight, 376
For all Thy saints, O Lord, 289
Forever with the Lord, 567
For me to live is Jesus, 529
For Thy mercy and Thy grace, 168
From all that dwell below the skies, 79
From God shall naught divide me, 509
From Greenland’s icy mountains, 474
From heaven above to earth I come, 150
Gentle Shepherd, Thou hast stilled, 537
Give to our God immortal praise, 70
Glorious things of thee are spoken, 464
Glory be to God the Father, 268
Glory be to Jesus, 208
Glory to Thee, my God, this night, 36
Go to dark Gethsemane, 199
God bless our native land, 305
God, from all eternity, 343
God is love, His mercy brightens, 510
God liveth still, 513
God moves in a mysterious way, 524
God of mercy, God of grace, 71
God of my life, Thy boundless grace, 265
God of my life, to Thee I call, 522
God of my life, whose gracious power, 332
God of the prophets, bless the prophets’ sons, 486
God the Father, be our Stay, 271
God, who madest earth and heaven, 23
God, who madest earth and heaven, Darkness, 44
Grace, ’tis a charming sound, 328
Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd, 447
Gracious Spirit, Dove Divine, 253
Great God, we sing that mighty Hand, 167
Great God, what do I see and hear, 553
Great is the Lord, our God, 458
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, 340
Had God not come, may Israel say, 282
Hail the day that sees Him rise, 243
Hail, Thou once despised Jesus, 242
Hail, Thou Source of every blessing, 182
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed, 132
Happy the man who feareth God, 446
Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding, 133
Hark, a voice divides the sky, 536
Hark, a voice saith, all are mortal, 530
Hark, ten thousand harps and voices, 238
Hark, the Church proclaims her honor, 467
Hark, the glad sound, the Savior comes, 139
Hark! the herald-angels sing, 154
Hark! the sound of holy voices, 290
Hark! the voice of Jesus crying, 476
Hark! what mean those holy voices, 160
Hasten, O sinner, to be wise, 55
Help, Helper, help in fear and need, 523
Help us, O Lord, behold, we enter, 171
Here in Thy name, eternal God, 450
Holy Father, Thou hast taught me, 336
Holy Ghost, with light divine, 259
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, 263
Holy Spirit, hear us, 256
How beauteous are their feet, 490
How can I thank Thee, Lord, 344
How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, 375
How lovely now the morning star, 24
How precious is the Book Divine, 111
How shall the young secure their hearts, 112
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds, 96
I am content! my Jesus liveth still, 226
I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, 370
I do not come because my soul, 316
I fall asleep in Jesus’ wounds, 545
If God Himself be for me, 526
If God were not upon our side, 284
If thou but suffer God to guide thee, 498
I heard the voice of Jesus say, 46
I know that my Redeemer lives and ever prays, 245
I know that my Redeemer lives, what, 229
I lay my sins on Jesus, 322
I leave all things to God’s direction, 499
I leave Thee not! Thou art my Jesus ever, 87
I’ll praise my Maker whilst I’ve breath, 73
I love Thy Zion, Lord, 468
I’m but a stranger here, 563
Immanuel, we sing Thy praise, 161
In death’s strong grasp the Savior lay, 224
In God, my faithful God, 508
In His temple now behold Him, 186
In loud, exalted strains, 457
In peace and joy I now depart, 185
In the Cross of Christ I glory, 95
In Thee, Lord, have I put my trust, 495
In the hour of trial, 409
In the name which earth and heaven, 451
In vain would boasting reason find, 122
Invited, Lord, by boundless grace, 438
In weariness and pain, 504
It is not death to die, 533
I was a wandering sheep, 105
I will sing my Maker’s praises, 65
I would not live alway; I ask not to stay, 535
Jehovah, let me now adore Thee, 67
Jerusalem, my happy home, 558
Jerusalem, the golden, 556
Jerusalem, thou city fair and high, 559
Jesus, and shall it ever be, 91
Jesus, Brightness of the Father, 287
Jesus came, the heav’ns adoring, 131
Jesus Christ, my sure Defense, 220
Jesus Christ, our blessed Savior, 441
Jesus, grant that balm and healing, 194
Jesus, I live to Thee, 541
Jesus, I my cross have taken, 335
Jesus, I will ponder now, 192
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus only, 86
Jesus lives; no longer now, 222
Jesus, Lover of my soul, 107
Jesus, my great High Priest, 244
Jesus, my Truth, my Way, 373
Jesus, name of wondrous love, 178
Jesus, priceless Treasure, 82
Jesus, Refuge of the weary, 210
Jesus, Savior, come to me, 106
Jesus shall reign where’er the sun, 483
Jesus, Shepherd of the sheep, 356
Jesus sinners doth receive, 414
Jesus, still lead on, 331
Jesus, the very thought of Thee, 98
Jesus, Thou art mine forever, 97
Jesus, Thou my heart’s Delight, 89
Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness, 326
Jesus, Thy boundless love to me, 84
Jesus, Thy Church with longing eyes, 144
Joy to the world, the Lord is come, 158
Just as I am, without one plea, 318
Lamb of God, we fall before Thee, 81
Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace, 119
Let every ear attend, 53
Let me be Thine forever, 408
Let not such a thought e’er pain thee, 506
Let songs of praises fill the sky, 254
Let the earth now praise the Lord, 146
Let thoughtless thousands choose the road, 550
Let us all with gladsome voice, 153
Let us ever walk with Jesus, 333
Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates, 138
Light of the Gentile nations, 190
Lo, God to heaven ascendeth, 233
Look from Thy sphere of endless day, 479
Lord, as Thou wilt, deal Thou with me, 383
Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing, 17
Lord God, we all to Thee give praise, 286
Lord God, who art my Father dear, 517
Lord, grant that we e’er pure retain, 390
Lord, hear the voice of my complaint, 365
Lord, in Thy kingdom there shall be, 461
Lord, it belongs not to my care, 496
Lord Jesus Christ, in Thee alone, 413
Lord Jesus Christ, my Life, my Light, 195
Lord Jesus Christ, strong Hero Thou, 230
Lord Jesus Christ, to us attend, 1
Lord Jesus Christ, true Man and God, 527
Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide, 110
Lord Jesus, Thou art truly good, 436
Lord Jesus, who our souls to save, 217
Lord, keep us in Thy Word and work, 274
Lord, lead the way the Savior went, 359
Lord of Glory, Thou hast bought us, 358
Lord of my life, O may Thy praise, 27
Lord of my life, whose tender care, 18
Lord of the Church, we humbly pray, 485
Lord of the harvest, hear, 491
Lord of the worlds above, 469
Lord, open Thou my heart to hear, 2
Lord, pour Thy Spirit from on high, 488
Lord, ’tis not that I did choose Thee, 69
Lord, to Thee I make confession, 416
Lord, we come before Thee now, 7
Lord, we confess our numerous faults, 307
Lord, when at Thy command, 487
Lord, when we bend before Thy throne, 6
Lord, while for all mankind we pray, 302
Lord, who at Cana’s wedding-feast, 443
Lo, upon the altar lies, 433
May God be praised henceforth and blest forever, 431
May God bestow on us His grace, 480
May we Thy precepts, Lord, fulfil, 339
My dear Jesus I’ll not leave, 88
My faith looks up to Thee, 351
My Father! cheering name!, 519
My God, accept my heart this day, 412
My God, and is Thy table spread, 429
My God, my Father, while I stray, 386
My hope is built on nothing less, 306
My inmost heart now raises, 22
My Jesus, as Thou wilt, 387
My soul, be on thy guard, 379
My soul, now bless thy Maker, 59
My soul, repeat His praise, 77
My Spirit on Thy care, 369
Nearer, my God, to Thee, 520
Nearer, my God, to Thee, through Word, 324
No change of time shall ever shock, 281
Not all the blood of beasts, 319
Not what these hands have done, 320
Now, Christ, the very Son of God, 403
Now do we pray God the Holy Ghost, 260
Now God be with us, for the night is closing, 38
Now hush your cries and shed no tear, 539
Now I have found the sure foundation, 312
Now lay we calmly in the grave, 538
Now let us come before Him, 174
Now may He who from the dead, 15
Now our worship sweet is o’er, 10
Now praise we Christ, the Holy One, 148
Now rest beneath night’s shadows, 33
Now thank we all our God, 64
Now the day is over, 45
Now the shades of night are gone, 26
O bleeding Head, and wounded, 201
O bless the Lord, my soul, 76
O bless, Thou heavenly Potentate, 300
O blest the house, 445
O Christ, our true and only Light, 475
O darkest woe, 215
O dearest Jesus, Thee I pray, 188
O enter, Lord, Thy temple, 252
O’er the distant mountains breaking, 548
O faithful God, we worship Thee, 425
O for a faith that will not shrink, 354
O for a thousand tongues to sing, 108
O Friend of souls, how blest am I, 109
Oft in sorrow, oft in woe, 500
O God, forsake me not, 347
O God, from heaven look down and see, 278
O God, my days are dark indeed, 503
O God of Jacob, by whose hand, 364
O God of mercy, God of might, 362
O God, our Help in ages past, 172
O God, Thou faithful God, 346
O God, Thou righteous, faithful Lord, 424
O holy, blessed Trinity, 20
O Holy Ghost, eternal God, 251
O Holy Spirit, enter in, 247
O how blest are ye whose toils are ended, 547
O how great is Thy compassion, 317
O Jesus, bruised and wounded more, 428
O Jesus, King most wonderful, 90
O Jesus, King of Glory, 179
O Jesus, Lamb of God, who art, 417
O Lamb of God, most holy, 203
O living Bread from heaven, 435
O Lord, how shall I meet Thee, 136
O Lord, I love Thee from my heart, 366
O Lord, I sing with mouth and heart, 292
O Lord, my best desire fulfil, 389
O Lord, my God, I cry to Thee, 543
O Lord of heaven and earth and sea, 357
O Lord of hosts, whose glory fills, 450
O Lord, our Father, thanks to Thee, 170
O Lord, whose bounteous hand again, 291
O Love, who formedst me to wear, 348
O Morning Star, how fair, 103
O mystery of Love Divine, 330
Once He came in blessing, 143
One sweetly solemn thought, 531
One thing needful! then, Lord Jesus, 83
On this day, the first of days, 126
On what has now been sown, 11
O Paradise, O Paradise, 561
Open now Thy gates of beauty, 5
O perfect Love, 444
O rejoice, ye Christians, loudly, 152
O sacred day, 177
O Spirit of the living God, 473
O that I had a thousand voices, 62
O that the Lord would guide my ways, 342
O Thou from whom all goodness flows, 497
O Thou that hear’st when sinners cry, 419
O Thou who wouldst not have, 338
Our country’s voice is pleading, 472
Our Father, Thou in heaven above, 396
Our God so loved the world that He, 327
Our heavenly Father, hear, 397
Our Lord is risen from the dead, 232
Out of the deep I call, 423
Out of the depths I cry to Thee, 415
O Word of God incarnate, 113
Praise God the Lord, ye sons of men, 157
Praise, O praise our God and King, 297
Praise to God, immortal praise, 298
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation, 63
Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, 398
Rejoice, ye sons of men, alway, 151
Renew me, O eternal Light, 350
Return, O wanderer, return, 54
Rise, crowned with light, imperial Salem, rise, 478
Rise, my soul, to watch and pray, 381
Rock of Ages, cleft for me, 325
Safely through another week, 125
Saints of God, the dawn is brightening, 470
Salvation unto us has come, 314
Savior, again to Thy dear name we raise, 16
Savior, all my sins confessing, 14
Savior, breathe an evening blessing, 37
Savior, I follow on, 337
Savior of the heathen, come, 141
Savior, sprinkle many nations, 477
Savior, Thy dying love, 353
Savior, when in dust to Thee, 213
Savior, who Thy flock art feeding, 449
Seems it in my anguish lone, 516
See, the Conqueror mounts in triumph, 231
See, world, thy Life assailed, 205
Send, O God, a gentle shower, 248
Send Thou, O Lord, to every place, 484
Seven times our blessed Savior spoke, 207
Shepherd of tender youth, 448
Since Christ has gone to heaven, His home, 236
Since now the day has reached its close, 30
Sink not yet, my soul, to slumber, 31
Sinners, turn; why will ye die, 48
Soldiers of Christ, arise, 380
Soldiers of the Cross, arise, 482
Songs of immortal praise belong, 61
Songs of praise the angels sang, 68
Songs of thankfulness and praise, 184
So rest, my Rest, 216
Soul, what return has God, thy Savior, 345
Spirit of mercy, truth, and love, 250
Stand, soldier of the Cross, 407
Stand up!—stand up for Jesus!, 377
Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright, 285
Stricken, smitten, and afflicted, 209
Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear, 42
Sweet Savior, bless us ere we go, 12
Swell the anthem, raise the song, 299
Take my life and let it be, 355
Ten thousand times ten thousand, 288
Th’ abyss of many a former sin, 420
Thank God, my Jesus cleanseth me, 189
That day of wrath, that dreadful day, 551
That man a godly life might live, 391
Th’ atoning work is done, 241
The advent of our God, 137
The ancient Law departs, 176
The Bridegroom soon will call us, 134
The Church’s one foundation, 466
The day is past and gone, 41
The day is surely drawing near, 552
The death of Jesus Christ, our Lord, 434
The Gospel shows the Father’s grace, 116
The happy sunshine now is gone, 32
The Head that once was crowned with thorns, 237
The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord, 114
The Homeland! O the Homeland, 562
The Law of God is good and wise, 115
The Lord hath helped me hitherto, 80
The Lord, my God, be praised, 272
The Lord my pasture shall prepare, 85
The Lord my Shepherd is, 374