Author: Christopher Drinkut
-
With the Lord begin thy task
Hymn: With the Lord begin thy task;Jesus will direct it.For His aid and counsel ask;Jesus will perfect it.Every morn with Jesus rise,And when day is ended,In His name then close thine eyes;Be to Him commended. Let each day begin with prayer,Praise, and adoration.On the Lord cast every care;He is thy salvation.Morning, evening, and at nightJesus…
-
Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands
Hymn: Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands,For our offenses given;But now at God’s right hand He stands,And brings us life from heaven.Therefore let us joyful beAnd sing to God right thankfullyLoud songs of alleluia!Alleluia! It was a strange and dreadful strifeWhen life and death contended;The victory remained with life,The reign of death was ended.Holy…
-
Now rest beneath night’s shadow
Hymn: Now rest beneath night’s shadowThe woodland, field, and meadow,The world in slumber lies;But you, my heart, awake thee,To prayer and song betake thee;Let praise to the Creator rise.Let praise to the Creator rise. Lord Jesus, You do love me,Oh, spread Your wings above meAnd shield me from alarm!Though Satan would devour me,Let angel-guards sing…