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The Lord Suffers His Dearest Children To Be Distressed
Such was the mournful complaint of David; yea, of Jesus too, the root and offspring of David. ‘Lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon Abraham, the father of the faithful.’ Gen. 15:12. So the Lord suffers his dearest children to be distressed; yet it is their privilege, and they are again and again exhorted, to ‘rejoice in the Lord…
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Who Will Build God’s Temple?
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O Jesus, King Most Wonderful
1 O Jesus, King most wonderful, Thou Conqueror renowned, Thou sweetness most ineffable, In Whom all joys are found! 2 Abide with us, and let Thy light, Shine, Lord, on every heart; Dispel the darkness of our night; And joy to all impart.
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Jesus, The Very Thought Of Thee
1 Jesus, the very thought of Thee with sweetness fills the breast; but sweeter far Thy face to see, and in Thy presence rest. 2 O hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek, to those who fall, how kind Thou art! How good to those who seek!
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Come, Christians, Join To Sing
1. Come, Christians, join to sing, Alleluia, Amen! Loud praise to Christ our King, Alleluia, Amen! Let all with heart and voice Before his throne rejoice; Praise is his gracious choice; Alleluia, Amen! 2. Come, lift your hearts on high; Alleluia, Amen! Let praises fill the sky; Alleluia, Amen! He is our Guide and Friend; To us he'll condescend; His…
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A Man There Is, A Real Man
1 A Man there is, a real Man, With wounds still gaping wide, From which rich streams of blood once ran, In hands, and feet, and side. 2 ’Tis no wild fancy of our brains, No metaphor we speak; The same dear Man in heaven now reigns That suffered for our sake.