Hymn of the day - Come Thou fount of every blessing

Hymn of the day - Why should I feel discouraged?

Hymn of the day - Why should I feel discouraged? His eye is on the sparrow

Why should I feel discouraged?

Author: Civilla D. Martin

Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,

Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home,

When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He:

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain

I sing because I'm happy,

I sing because I'm free,

For His eye is on the sparrow,

And I know He watches me.

"Let not your heart be troubled," His tender word I hear,

And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears;

Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see;

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain

Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise,

When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies,

I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free;

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

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Hymn of the day - Be Thou my vision

Be Thou my Vision

Author: Mary E. Byrne

Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul's Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.

Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.

High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven's joys, O bright Heaven's Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.



Alternative lyrics:
You are my vision, O King of my heart
Nothing else satisfies, only You Lord
You are my best thought by day or by night 
Waking or sleeping, Your presence my light.

You are my wisdom, You are my true word
I ever with You, and You with me Lord
You're my great Father, and I'm Your true son 
You dwell inside me, together we're one.

You are my battle-shield, sword for the fight
You are my dignity, You’re my delight
You're my soul's shelter and You're my high tower 
Come raise me heavenward, O power of my power.

I don't want riches or man's empty praise
You're my inheritance, now and always
You and You only, the first in my heart 
High king of Heaven, my treasure You are.

High king of Heaven, when victory's won
May I reach Heaven's joy, O bright Heaven's Son 
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall 
Still be my vision, O ruler of all.

Hymn of the day - He leadeth me

Hymn of the day- He leadeth me

He leadeth me

Author: Joseph H. Gilmore

He leadeth me, O blessèd thought!

O words with heav'nly comfort fraught!

Whate'er I do, where'er I be

Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.

Refrain

He leadeth me, He leadeth me,

By His own hand He leadeth me;

His faithful follower I would be,

For by His hand He leadeth me.

Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom,

Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,

By waters still, over troubled sea,

Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me.

Refrain

Lord, I would place my hand in Thine,

Nor ever murmur nor repine;

Content, whatever lot I see,

Since 'tis my God that leadeth me.

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And when my task on earth is done,

When by Thy grace the vict'ry's won,

E'en death's cold wave I will not flee,

Since God through Jordan leadeth me.

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Hymn of the day - In shady green pastures, so rich and so sweet

Hymn of the day - In shady green pastures, so rich and so sweet

In shady green pastures, so rich and so sweet

Author: George A. Young

In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet,
God leads His dear children along;
Where the water's cool flow bathes the weary one's feet,
God leads His dear children along.

Refrain

Some through the waters, some through the flood,
Some through the fire, but all through the blood;
Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,
In the night season and all the day long.

Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright,
God leads His dear children along;
Sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night,
God leads His dear children along.

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Though sorrows befall us and evils oppose,
God leads His dear children along;
Through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes,
God leads His dear children along.

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Away from the mire, and away from the clay,
God leads His dear children along;
Away up in glory, eternity's day,
God leads His dear children along.


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Hymn of the day July 26 - Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty

Hymn of the day July 26 - Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!

Author: Reginald Heber

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!

Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;

Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!

God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee,

Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;

Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,

Who was, and is, and evermore shall be.

Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide Thee,

Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;

Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,

Perfect in power, in love, and purity.

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!

All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea;

Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty!

God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

Alternative lyrics:

By: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.)‎ 

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty!

early in the morning our song of praise shall be:

Holy, holy, holy! — merciful and mighty,

God in three persons, glorious Trinity.

Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore you

casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea,

cherubim and seraphim falling down before you,

you were and are, and evermore shall be!

Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide you,

though the sinful human eye your glory may not see,

you alone are holy, there is none beside you,

perfect in power, in love and purity.

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty!

all your works shall praise your name in earth and sky and sea;

Holy, holy, holy! — merciful and mighty,

God in three Persons, glorious Trinity.

Hymn of the day July 25 - Fairest Lord Jesus

Hymn of the day July 25 - Fairest Lord Jesus

Fairest Lord Jesus

Author: Joseph A. Seiss

Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature,

O Thou of God and man the Son,

Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor,

Thou, my soul's glory, joy and crown.

Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands,

Robed in the blooming garb of spring;

Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,

Who makes the woeful heart to sing.

Fair is the sunshine,

Fairer still the moonlight,

And all the twinkling starry host;

Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer

Than all the angels heaven can boast.

All fairest beauty, heavenly and earthly,

Wondrously, Jesus, is found in Thee;

None can be nearer, fairer or dearer,

Than Thou, my Savior, art to me.

Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations!

Son of God and Son of Man!

Glory and honor, praise, adoration,

Now and forever more be Thine.

Beautiful Savior, King of Creation

Son of God and Son of Man!

Truly I'd love Thee, truly I'd serve Thee,

Light of my soul, my joy, my crown.

Fair are the meadows, Fair are the woodlands,

Robed in the flowers of blooming spring;

Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,

He makes our sorrowing spirit sing.

Fair is the sunshine, Fair is the moonlight,

Bright the sparkling stars on high;

Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer

Than all the angels in the sky.

Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations,

Son of God and Son of Man!

Glory and honor, Praise, adoration

Now and forevermore be Thine!

Alternative lyrics:

Fairest Lord Jesus, Lord of all creation

Jesus, of God and Man

You will I cherish, you will I honour

You are my soul’s delight and crown

Fair are the meadows, fair are the woods

Robed in the blooms of spring

Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer

He makes the saddest heart to sing

Fair are the flowers, fair are the children

Beautiful in all their youth

Yet is their beauty, fading and fleeting

Lord Jesus yours will never fade

Fair is the moonlight, fairer still the sunshine

Fair is the starry sky

My Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines clearer

Than all the heavenly host on high

All fairest beauty, heavenly and earthly

Jesus, in you is found

None can be nearer, fairer or dearer

Than you my Saviour to me bound

Hymn of the day July 24 - This is my Father's world

This is my Father's world

Author: Maltbie D. Babcock

This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears

All nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres.

This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought

Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;

His hand the wonders wrought.

This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise,

The morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker's praise.

This is my Father's world: He shines in all that's fair;

In the rustling grass I hear Him pass;

He speaks to me everywhere.

This is my Father's world. O let me ne'er forget

That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.

This is my Father's world: the battle is not done:

Jesus Who died shall be satisfied,

And earth and Heav'n be one.

This is my Father's world, dreaming, I see His face.

I ope my eyes, and in glad surprise cry, "The Lord is in this place."

This is my Father's world, from the shining courts above,

The Beloved One, His Only Son,

Came—a pledge of deathless love.

This is my Father's world, should my heart be ever sad?

The lord is King—let the heavens ring. God reigns—let the earth be glad.

This is my Father's world. Now closer to Heaven bound,

For dear to God is the earth Christ trod.

No place but is holy ground.

This is my Father's world. I walk a desert lone.

In a bush ablaze to my wondering gaze God makes His glory known.

This is my Father's world, a wanderer I may roam

Whate'er my lot, it matters not,

My heart is still at home.

Hymn of the day July 23 - Morning has broken

Hymn of the day July 23 - Morning has broken

Morning Has Broken Lyrics

Morning has broken like the first morning, 

Blackbird has spoken like the first bird.

Praise for the singing, 

Praise for the morning, 

Praise for them springing fresh from the world.

Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven, 

Like the first dewfall on the first grass.

Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden, 

Sprung in completeness where his feet pass.

Mine is the sunlight, 

Mine is the morning, 

Born of the one light Eden saw play.

Praise with elation, praise ev'ry morning, 

God's recreation of the new day.

Morning has broken...

Hymn of the day July 22 - To God be the glory

Hymn of the day July 22 - To God be the glory

To God be the glory

Author: Fanny Crosby

To God be the glory, great things He has done;

So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,

Who yielded His life an atonement for sin,

And opened the life gate that all may go in.

Refrain

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,

Let the earth hear His voice!

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,

Let the people rejoice!

O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,

And give Him the glory, great things He has done.

O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,

To every believer the promise of God;

The vilest offender who truly believes,

That moment from Jesus a pardon receives.

Refrain

Great things He has taught us, great things He has done,

And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;

But purer, and higher, and greater will be

Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.

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Hymn of the day -Joyful, Joyful, We adore Thee

Hymn of the day July 21 - Joyful, Joyful, We adore Thee

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,

God of glory, Lord of love;

Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee,

Praising Thee, their sun above.

Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;

Drive the dark of doubt away;

Giver of immortal gladness,

Fill us with the light of day!

All Thy works with joy surround Thee,

Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,

Stars and angels sing around Thee,

Center of unbroken praise:

Field and forest, vale and mountain,

Blooming meadow, flashing sea,

Chanting bird and flowing fountain

Call us to rejoice in Thee.

Thou art giving and forgiving,

Ever blessing, ever blest,

Well-spring of the joy of living,

Ocean-depth of happy rest!

Thou our Father, Christ our Brother,

All who live in love are Thine:

Teach us how to love each other,

Lift us to the joy divine.

Mortals, join the mighty chorus,

Which the morning stars began;

Father-love is reigning o’er us,

Brother-love binds man to man.

Ever singing march we onward,

Victors in the midst of strife,

Joyful music leads us sunward

In the triumph song of life.