298 WE GATHER to worship Jehovah, the right WE eous, Who verily sitteth in judgment severe; The good by the evil shall not be overpow ered, The Lord will prevent it, our prayer He will hear. 2 Amid the great conflict He ever stood by us, That we His own people the victors might be; The battle's beginning foretold its good out come, For Thou, Lord, wast with us, all glory to Thee. 3 We praise Thee, O God, Thou great Ruler of battles: O grant that Thy help we may furthermore see; In mercy Thy people's enslavement prevent ⚫ing, The enemy vanquish, O Lord, make us free! A. Valerius. H. Brueckner, Tr. 299 O SAVIOR, precious Savior, Whom yet unseen we love; O name of might and favor, All other names above! We worship Thee, we bless Thee, 2 O Bringer of salvation, Who wondrously hast wrought, Thyself the revelation. Óf love beyond our thought; We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee, O Christ, we sing, etc. 3 In Thee all fullness dwelleth, 4 O grant the consummation R. F. Littledale. ONE 300 NE thing needful! Lord, I pray Thee, All but this, though fair as may be, Is a heavy yoke of woe. Beneath it the heart with remorse is tormented; Is seeking, but never is truly contented; This one thing I long for, well worth all alone, That I may be gladdened by all things in one. 2 O my soul, if thou wouldst find it, Ask no creature to advise; Neither seek of earth, nor mind it; Mount o'er nature to the skies, Where God is with man in One Person united; Where all by His perfected fullness is lighted. There, then, thy most needful, best portion extol, My welfare eternal, my Savior, my all. 3 E'en as Mary, all else quitting, Her spirit within her in ecstasy glowing, ing, And lost in her Savior, to all things beside, Receiving the one thing with all was supplied; 4 So doth strong desire possess me, The many are e'en to the multitude turning, But Thee will I seek, Lord, with love for Thee yearning: Thy word is both spirit and life unto me; What is there of good that is not found in Thee! 5 Wisdom, Lord, in Thee abiding, Let meekness and holy simplicity rule me; me: If truly I only know Thee as my Lord, Ah, then I have wisdom's most perfect reward. 6 Naught can I bring, God, that pleases That most perfect righteousness, Lord, is assured me, Which Thou by Thy death on the cross hast secured me; The robes of salvation I fondly desire, 7 Grant my soul in slumber lying, In Thy likeness, Lord, to wake; Made of God my sanctifying, Thee my only choice I make: For all things that serve godly life and behavior Are given me only in Thee, Holy Savior. Within me all lusts of the moment dethrone The power of Thy blest resurrection make known. 8 Then, my Savior, naught can move me; Search my heart's intent and prove me, See whether the slippery places impede me, bring, That I may find Thee, Lord, the one needful thing. J. R. Schroeder. 302 A. Ramsey, Tr. ASS me not, O gentle Savior, PASS Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art smiling, Do not pass me by. Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry; Do not pass me by. 2 Let me at the throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief. Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry, etc. 3 Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit Save me by Thy grace. Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry, etc. |
