Category Archives: William W. How

O God, Enshrined In Dazzling Light

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: O God, enshrined in dazzling lightAbove the highest sphere,My soul is filled with awe to feelThat Thou art … Continue reading →

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Nearer, My God, To Thee! Hear Thou My Prayer

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the 1864 enlarged edition Psalms and Hymns (1854): ‘NEARER, my God, to Thee!’ Hear Thou my prayer.E’en though a heavy cross fainting I bear,Still all my prayer shall … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Hope, General Hymns, Hymns By The Greats, In Time of Distress, Discouragement and Sorrow, No Recording of Tune/Chant Tone Available, Praise to God, Spiritual Warfare, The Christian Life And Mission, Trust in God, William W. How | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lord, Thy Children Guide And Keep

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the 1864 enlarged edition Psalms and Hymns (1854): LORD, Thy children guide and keep,As with feeble steps they pressOn the pathway rough and steepThrough this weary wilderness .Holy … Continue reading →

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Jesus! Name Of Wondrous Love!

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: Jesus! Name of wondrous love!Name all other names above!Unto which must every kneeBow in deep humility. Jesus! Name decreed … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, General Hymns, God the Son, Hymns By The Greats, Jesus Christ Our Lord, Liturgical Seasons, Praise to God, The Church Year, The Godhead, The Holy Name of Jesus, The Most Holy Name of Jesus (Jan. 3), William W. How | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bowed Low In Supplication

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: Bowed low in supplication,We come, O Lord, to Thee;Thy grace alone can save us,To Thee alone we flee. … Continue reading →

Posted in Civic and Natural Order, General Hymns, Holy Mother Church, Hymns By The Greats, Intercession, No Recording of Tune/Chant Tone Available, Penitential Hymns, Social Concern, The Christian Life And Mission, William W. How | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

O Daughters Blest Of Galilee

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed as a hymn for Church Guilds and Associations (For Associations of Women): O Daughters blest of Galilee,With Jesus chose ye well to … Continue reading →

Posted in Associations of Women / Women's Ministry, Biblical Texts and Themes, Church Guilds and Associations, Civic and Natural Order, Daily Life and Work, Hymns By The Greats, No Recording of Tune/Chant Tone Available, Social Concern, Societies, The Christian Life And Mission, The Life of Christ, William W. How | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Upon The Holy Mount They Stood

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed as a hymn for Church Guilds and Associations: Upon the holy Mount they stoodThat wondrous awful night:They saw, and knew that … Continue reading →

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O Thou Through Suffering Perfect Made

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed as a hymn for Hospitals: O Thou through suffering perfect made,On whom the bitter Cross was laid;In hours of sickness, grief, … Continue reading →

Posted in Civic and Natural Order, Disasters and Times of Trouble, Healing, Hospitals, Hymns By The Greats, In Sickness, Social Concern, Societies, The Christian Life And Mission, William W. How | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Soldiers Of The Cross, Arise!

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed as a hymn for Home Missions: Soldiers of the Cross, arise!Gird you with your armour bright;Mighty are your enemies,Hard the battle ye … Continue reading →

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O Lord Of Hosts, The Earth Is Thine

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed as a hymn for Times of Trouble [War]: O Lord of Hosts, the earth is Thine;The nations bow beneath Thy sway;Thy wisdom, … Continue reading →

Posted in Civic and Natural Order, Disasters and Times of Trouble, Hymns By The Greats, In Time of Distress, Discouragement and Sorrow, The Christian Life And Mission, War, William W. How | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment