Topical Index

Praise
Prayer
Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Day
Opening of Service
Close of Service
God the Father
Christ, the Son of God – His Birth
Christ, the Son of God – His Suffering and Death
Christ, the Son of God – His Resurrection
Christ, the Son of God – His Second Coming
Christ, the Son of God – His Ministry as Shepherd and Friend
God, the Holy Spirit
The Word of God
The Christian Life
Repentance
Faith and Salvation
New Birth
The Holy Baptism
The Lord’s Supper
Guidance
Consecration
Comfort, Trust and Hope
Peace and Joy
Love and Fellowship
Temptation and Warning
Grief and Sorrow
The Christian’s Cross
Pilgrimage and Death
Burial
The Life Everlasting
Children’s Songs
Greeting Hymns
Parting Hymns

Praise

Hallelujah, praise ye the Lord001
Hallelujah, to God now sing002
The heavens all glorify God’s Name003
Oh, be ye lifted up, ye gates004
Praise thou the Lord, the Almighty005
Lord Jesus, Thou art King012
Lord Jesus, all our thanks and praise014
Hold Lord, holy Lord022
Jesus , our great Mediator029
God the Father of Christ Jesus031
Lord, again the sun is risen048
Lord, again a day is closing049
O Lord with heart and soul we praise Thee064
God is present with us!068
Sing a new song unto God071
Hold God , we laud Thy name101
O Lord, our God, Thy name is great and glorious118
Thine is the light122
All praise to God upon His throne128
O Thou Holy One130
O Thou Holy One, Thou All-gracious One131
Triumph thou, God’s city fair133
Awake, thy thanks to render154
My heart is glad its songs to sing Thee158
Grateful are Thy members ever161
O let us now praise our dear Savior and Friend165
O how lovely is the morning166
Lord, I think of Thee and joy of heaven182
Sing praise to God, all ye who love the Savior191
We sing to Thee, O Son divine!199
Praise thou the Lord!208
Lift your hearts in songs immortal214
How lovely shines the Morning Star223
Praise the Lord! To join in singing233
O Majesty! We bow before Thee250
Jehovah! Jehovah! Jehovah! Thee we honor!251
Praise ye the Lord262
Praise God in His sanctuary269
Thank ye the Lord!279
God is my song308
Tune thy harp to joyful singing315
All Hail the Pow’r of Jesus’ Name320
Thee will I praise, O great Jehovah328
O that I had a thousand voices329
My heart is glad its songs to sing Thee336

Prayer

Holy love, thou Flame from heaven072
Now the precious hour appeareth081
O Father, now we seek Thee085
O Lord, my Light110
Thine is the light122
O Thou Holy One, Thou All-gracious One131
Savior, thankfully we meet132
Abide, O Lord and Savior135
Faithful Savior, we are here144
Hear Thou me, Blessed Jesus, hear Thou me152
Pray, ye Christians, hallowed be174
Jesus, Head and Ruler solely189
The Lord Who all things guideth234
It is so good the Father to be nearing235
Forsake me not, O God, hear Thou my crying287
We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing341

Thanksgiving

Lord God, all laud to Thee013
Lord Jesus, all our thanks and praise014
Lord, again the sun is risen048
Lord, again a day is closing049
Sing a new song unto God071
O Lord of Mercy, pure and holy075
Awake thy thanks to render154
Grateful are Thy members ever161
We sing to Thee, O Son divine!199
O faithful Savior, thanks to Thee204
Now thank we all our God236
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord254
We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing341

The Lord’s Day

Festal day, with joy I greet thee126
O Thou Eternal One, to Thee be hallowed193
This is the day of rest and gladness257
Hallelujah, lovely morning268

Opening of Service

Hallelujah, praise ye the Lord001
Hallelujah, to God now sing002
Jesus, blessed Friends and Savior028
Thy Word, O Lord, draws us together063
God is present with us!068
Now the precious hour appeareth081
Festal day, with joy I greet thee126
O Lord of hosts, how lovely129
Faithful Savior, we are here144
O how joyous is the hour203
O brethren in the Savior207
Lift your hearts in songs immortal214
We are assembled here, O Lord216
Let us with deep meditation217
Holy, blessed is the hour218
Look Thou today with grace and favor219
Praise God in His sanctuary269

Close of Service

Lord God, all laud to Thee013
O Lord of Hosts, how lovely129
Now we have heard the Savior138
Blessed, blessed, blessed are they339

God the Father

Ye mighty ones, give God all honor067
O Lord of Mercy, pure and holy075
O Father, now we seek Thee085
O Majesty! We bow before Thee250

Christ, the Son of God –
His Birth

My praise, ascend to God today007
Hark! How the angel host277
Know ye the Son, the mighty Son of God?299
There were shepherds abiding in the fields258

Christ, the Son of God –
His Suffering and Death

To Christ on Golgatha089
Thou Lamb once slain184
O Man of sorrows, Thou224
O lift up mine eyes, my spirit226
O lift up mine eyes, my spirit270
Behold! There in Gethsemane309

Christ, the Son of God –
His Resurrection

Praise to Jesus Christ, the Risen!060
Jesus lives! And with Him I!120
O Mighty Hero, welcome121
All praise, Lord Jesus Christ, to Thee123
O Risen Lord, now let this day be holy124
Rise, my soul183
Behold the tomb is vacant now289
O joy , my Savior liveth302
Coming to Christ’s tomb at dawning319

Christ, the Son of God –
His Second Coming

Lord Jesus, Thou art King012
The Lord is coming! He is near056
Christ, my King, draws near in glory284
Soon wilt Thou come in glory298

Christ, the Son of God –
His Ministry as Shepherd and Friend

Do you see the Shepherd wandering015
How good to be a lamb of Christ the Savior016
I am Jesus’ little lamb017
Who is He that careth for us018
Jesus, our sweet Rest019
Jesus, blessed Friend and Savior028
Lord Jesus, dearest of all friends055
Holy love, thou flame from heaven072
The Lord my faithful Shepherd is116
One true Shepherd, one true fold!119
O Thou Holy One130
Come, pilgrims, join in singing136
Jehovah is my Shepherd true153
O let us now praise our dear Savior and Friend165
I place myself in Jesus’ hands177
O Jesus, Light and Treasure178
Lord, I think of Thee, and joy of heaven182
Jesus, Thou art mine forever197
O Fount of love mine own202
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want212
Thou great High Priest and Savior215
Whoever knows our King of kings230
The Lord is my Shepherd256
Jesus, Lover of my Soul266
O abide, True Friend Divine288
Jesus, Thou my soul’s true Rest291
O Jesus, of all light the best303
The Lord my faithful Shepherd is333

God, the Holy Spirit

May soon Thy fire be burning brightly073
Holy Spirit, Comforter140
Be praised and adored141
Spirit, Thou of faith, of power175

The Word of God

The heavens all glorify God’s Name003
Thy Word, O Lord, draws us together063
Word of God from heaven097
Come, pilgrims, join in singing136
O brethren, as our mirror bright142
Word of Life, thou Fount of crystal176
Holy, blessed is the hour218
We will not leave the Bible271
Blessed, blessed, blessed are they339

The Christian Life

Lord, give to me faith’s light and power062
Meekness is a virtue gracious186
True simplicity of spirit246
Meekness is a virtue gracious337

Repentance

Battling on and ever striving039
Unto Bethesda’s pool042
Lord Jesus, look on me045
Bravely strive when God doth call thee047
Haste to save thy soul forever052
O come hither, all ye nations!054
Ye mighty ones, give God all honor067
Blessed is the man082
This life to gloom is given083
Follow Me, the Lord is pleading095
Two ways, O man, before thee lie!106
Forsake the world with its vain show107
O man, what virtue now adorns108

Faith and Salvation

Holy Lord, holy Lord022
Lord, give to me faith’s light and power062
One thing’s needful; Lord this treasure065
Sing a new song unto God071
Faith and hope and charity078
The Lord, my fear saith, "Thy needs will deny"087
My faith gives peace and rest to me102
What could be lovelier ever139
Noah’s ark had drifted148
Jesus reigns, let us adore Him190
O Jesus Christ, my Lord201
To me free grace has been accorded220
Now I have found the one foundation221
Would ye know my glory true?225
O, joy, how well it is with me290
What could be lovelier ever297

New Birth

Glory be to God in heaven034
All praise to God upon His throne128
Who by water and the Spirit187
Ah, now it is done! – I no more am mine own209

The Holy Baptism

My praises to His throne now mount008
Holy God, behold, my heart is turning010
Holiest, Holiest023
Glory be to God in heaven034
When God wrought the world’s creation040
Baptized into Thy name most holy041
Unto Bethesda’s pool042
Baptized, O Lord, in Thee043
From His wounds flow blessings gracious162
Ah, now it is done! – I no more am mine own209
O holy, heavenly hour222

The Lord’s Supper

Lord, come in! Lord, come in!024
We worship Thee with tears of gladness025
Jesus, in the night of His betrayal026
O Holy Ghost, Thou Source of might200

Guidance

Come, follow Me, the Savior spake057
O Lord, with heart and soul we praise Thee064
Mid life’s anguish I am not complaining090
Follow Me, the Lord is pleading095
Were God not with us in these days109
Ought I for fear of mockery113
Thoughtful, in anticipation275
My Savior is my Pilot true313
Art thou fearful? See the Pilot317
O take my hands, dear Savior332

Consecration

Jesus! My Life, my Fond Hope006
Unto Zion’s Mount assemble051
Truly, still in God is hidden059
Gracious Lord, to Thee we hold us061
I bow before love’s power unending074
Jesus, Savior, come to me!077
Love Divine, Thou once didst make me080
Though the foes would harm you098
O Lord, my Light110
Offer up your life and being159
My house and I are ready now160
My God, this heart I bring to Thee163
Dear Jesus, would that I could be164
Let me be, my Maker167
O Father-hand, that hath my path directed180
Lord, I would be Thine forever205
Ye shepherds, who the Savior love210
Jesus will I never leave228
Blessed Savior, come to me238
Come Thou, O my Friend, I pray Thee239
Gentle Lamb and Prince of Peace!240
Life’s true gladness is in heaven261
I will strive here that I’ll live there278
My heart doth ask: "What is Thy goal?"292
O Jesus Christ, Life-Given312
Jesus will I never leave318
Thee alone, beloved Savior322
Take my life and let it be324

Comfort, Trust and Hope

Up, ye Christians, Christ’s own members027
Blessed Zion, be contented038
Cast sorrow and grief046
This life to gloom is given083
Though at times our pilgrimage088
God, my Hope, my Expectation093
Though the foes would harm you098
Steep and thorny is the way099
God with us! We need not fear100
Were God not with us in these days109
Abide, O Lord and Savior135
Our lot is found in pleasant places145
I place myself in Jesus’ hands177
O Jesus, Light and Treasure178
Lord, I think of Thee, and joy of heaven182
Not for earth and not for heaven231
Forsake me not, O God, hear Thou my crying287

Peace and Joy

Glory to God in His Heaven!009
Jesus, our great Mediator029
O come hither, all ye nations054
How bright is the Christian’s own innermost living058
One thing’s needful: Lord this treasure065
Blessed is the man082
My faith gives peace and rest to me102
Can it be a pleasure?149
Most surely it is not so hard169
Truly lovely, calm, and gentle316
When peace in my Savior my soul overflows325
Can it be a pleasure?345

Love and Fellowship

Oh, be ye lifted up, ye gates004
We who here in Jesus’ Name now gather011
Who shall in Thy tabernacle032
Heart to heart united closely033
Glory be to God in heaven034
Love, O greatest blessing given037
Gracious Lord, to Thee we hold us061
Thy Word, O Lord, draws us together063
Enter in love’s kingdom069
What a precious ground of grace070
Sing a new song unto God071
I bow before love’s power unending074
Faith and hope and charity078
When heart and heart in love079
Love Divine, Thou once didst make me080
Now the precious hour appeareth081
Dost thou love Me? the Lord did ask117
Triumph thou, God’s city fair133
True charity shall never grow less137
This is the mark of love’s devotion179
Low, how pleasant and how fair181
Wake, witness-spirit! O inspire Thou192
Zion stands securely grounded194
Jesus, Thou art mine forever197
How blest are we whom God doth love206
O brethren in the Savior207
Look Thou today with grace and favor219
Eternal Love, I love Thee only227
This causeth pain and grieveth me229
O how I long to love my Lord with fervor232
Let us all in peace and concord237
Love it is that we here share243
Behold how beauteous, how good and pleasant327
Love, O greatest blessing given (Alt)344

Temptation and Warning

Forward still! Forward still!020
To the fray! To the fray!021
O Deliv’rer from all bondage035
Battling on and ever striving039
Bravely strive when God doth call thee047
Arise, all ye believers050
May soon Thy fire be burning brightly073
O Lord, wherever love is waning076
Forward! Strive to gain the goal!092
When our ship of faith is drifting094
Follow Me, the Lord is pleading095
Though the foes would harm you098
God with us! We need not fear100
Be thou faithful unto death!105
Two ways, O man, before thee lie106
Forsake the world with its vain show107
O man, what virtue now adorns108
O spirit of the martyrs, waken!111
Cry aloud, ye watchmen’s voices112
Put on God’s mighty armor to protect you115
Dost thou love Me? the Lord did ask117
Every spirit prove, O prove ye127
Jesus reigns, let us adore Him190
Be thou faithful unto death260
If any soul forsake His way267

Grief and Sorrow

Cast sorrow and grief046
The Lord, my fear saith, "Thy needs will deny"087
Mid life’s anguish I am not complaining090
O suffer with good cheer!156
Care will I not borrow!196
My soul, why so troubled241
Faith at last its seal receiveth245
When the Lord turns again the captivity of Zion255
Soul, cease thy repining276
Wait, oh, wait, my spirit310
Oh, my soul, by pain surrounded334
Commit whatever grieves thee335

The Christian’s Cross

O teach me, Lord, to cease complaining066
Though trouble assail086
Though their foes my try them096
Heart, why dost thou for the morrow150
Why should crosses ever grieve me151
As the hart for water panteth157
O’er all the earth the cross is spreading171
The Lord Who all things guideth234
I am so sad and weary!242
Waiting is the school that here beginneth244
The Christian’s glory on this earth252
Be thou faithful unto death!260
Nearer, my God to Thee314

Pilgrimage and Death

Up, ye Christians, Christ’s own members027
Hear and understand the lessons030
Sowing tears brings joyous harvest036
Arise, all ye believers050
Truly, still in God is hidden059
My thoughts are ever turning084
Though at times our pilgrimage088
Heavenward, still heavenward091
Steep and thorny is the way099
Be thou faithful unto death!105
Draw us to Thee, Thus hasten we125
His grace may God be giving134
Come, pilgrims, join in singing136
O joy sublime, when finally is ended146
Sweet death, come thou147
At home ‘tis good170
O Faithful be!172
Up, brethren, onward pressing!185
Time flies and death comes speedily188
Let us all in peace and concord237
To Jesus I commend my spirit247
Fleeting is my span of years253
Be thou faithful unto death260
Let me go, let me go265
When comes the time, Lord, oh, when may I go272
Here I have no abiding city274
Toward home, unto the heavenly land296
Who overcometh shall the fruit be eating304
Oh, were I now in heaven306
When past are these short days of trial311
Nearer, my God, to Thee314
The homeland in heaven draws me from this earth331
Farewell, farewell, my morning dawns342
His grace may God be giving346

Burial

Sowing tears brings joyous harvest036
Cast sorrow and grief046
Truly, still in God is hidden059
I bow before Love’s power unending074
O, Lord of mercy, pure and holy075
Blessed is the man082
Though trouble assail086
God, my hope, my expectation093
Steep and thorny is the way099
My faith gives peace and rest to me102
Mortal body, take thy rest104
Be thou faithful unto death105
Jesus lives! And with Him I120
O joy sublime, when finally is ended146
Why should crosses ever grieve me151
What mean ye by this weeping? (Verses 1 and 5)155
Offer up your life and being159
Let me be, my Maker167
At home ‘tis good170
O faithful be172
Rise, my soul183
Time flies and death comes speedily188
Jesus, Thou art mine forever197
A rest remaineth for the weary211
Let us with deep meditation217
Would ye know my glory true225
Jesus will I never leave228
Faith at last its seal receiveth245
To Jesus, I commend my spirit247
Now lay this body in the ground248
Fleeting is my span of years253
I will strive here that I’ll live there278
Precious in God’s eyes281
Thou shalt rise; yea, thou shalt rise, my dust294
Now lay this body in the ground (Alt)340

The Life Everlasting

O Jerusalem, the golden053
My thoughts are ever turning084
Heavenward, still heavenward091
Eternity, thou joyful word103
Draw us to Thee, thus hasten we125
Our true Homeland is in heaven!198
A rest remaineth for the weary211
There, before God’s throne appearing249
There is a truly blessed land259
O where is the haven of rest for the soul263
Joyfully, joyfully onward I move273
A rest remaineth for the weary280
There, before God’s throne appearing282
For the homeland’s blessed stillness283
Shall we meet again in heaven293
Blessed rest when toiling here is ended295
Know ye the land?300
To the hall’s of heavenly splendor301
Awake ye, for past is the spiritual night305
Safe in the arms of Jesus321
Glorious and loveliest Zion323
Forever with the Lord326
O Paradise, O Paradise338
Homeland dear, homeland dear343

Children’s Songs

I am Jesus’ little lamb017
O let us now praise our dear Savior and Friend165
Blossoming youth, thou our hope168

Greeting Hymns

We now greet you, our companions blest173
We now greet you, brothers, sisters330

Parting Hymns

We tarry here in calm and peaceful union114
Now we have heard the Savior138
Beloved friends, we now must part143
What mean ye by this weeping155
Live peaceably! Thus said the Lord195
The Grave of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ213
Beloved brethren, fare ye well!264
What mean ye by this weeping285
We are all gathered here307