slide

he your stumbling steps shall stay, and shall not let you slide, 729

slipping

Lead us forward ever, slipping backward never, 493

slothful

a need that, undiminished, rebukes our slothful ease, 634

slow

Help me the slow of heart to move by some clear, winning word of love, 735

his wrath is ever slow to rise and ready to abate., 546

Praise him, still the same forever, slow to chide, and swift to bless., 529

who toil along the climbing way with painful steps and slow, 286

slowing

and hope to serve yet spurs our slowing pace, 711

slumber

angels adore him in slumber reclining, 317

slumbered

He who slumbered in the grave is exalted now to save, 360

small

All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, 467

Come then, let us hasten yonder; here let us all, great and small, 289

healing pain and sickness, blessing children small, 578

speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire, O still, small voice of calm!, 739

that were an off'ring far too small, 80, 350

This flow'r, so small and tender, with fragrance fills the air, 302

yet small and still upon the breeze, a wind that stirs the tops of trees, 478

smallest

Like all these is God's great kingdom, growing from the smallest part, 702

Lord, grant that we impelled by love in smallest things may faithful prove, 643

smile

Could smile on poverty and pain, and triumph e'en in death., 106

With salvation's walls surrounded you may smile at all your foes., 522

smiles

see where the infant Jesus smiles upon Mary's breast!, 284

so God smiles on ev'ry person, so God takes such keen delight, 659

he was little, weak, and helpless; tears and smiles like us he knew, 292

smiling

and while smiling, have spoken my name., 613

while on others thou art smiling, do not pass me by., 772

smite

smite death's threat'ning wave before you: God be with you till we meet again., 824

They crown your head with thorns, they smite, they scourge you, 351

smold'ring

and fan our smold'ring lives to flame., 379

smooth

Can build an ark, can smooth the wave, for such as love his name., 106

snaps

It snaps the brittleness of hate, unties the bonds of greed., 260

snares

In all their days their hearts secure from sinful snares, we pray., 409

Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come, 783

snow

God of the seedling, the snow and the sun, 655

he sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain, 453

I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have born my people's pain., 641

In the cold and snow of winter there's a spring that waits to be, 797

soar

for though we sit or stand in place our spirits soar and dance with grace., 520

Soar we now where Christ has led, alleluia!, 359

soaring

flourishing as God has granted, soaring high on Spirit wings!, 665

your justice like mountains high soaring above, 457

soars

If our hearts are lifted where devotion soars, 651

social

half-free, half-bound by inner chains, by social forces swept along, 579

society

May your care and mercy lead us to a just society, 617

sod

We built a sanctuary sure; it stands on sacred sod, 439

soft

Hark, a voice from yonder manger, soft and sweet, does entreat, 289

the breezes and the sunshine and soft refreshing rain., 453

softened

The graves of all his saints Christ blest, and softened ev’ry bed, 87

softly

Softly the night is sleeping on Bethlehem's peaceful hill, 284

soil

and with a gentle, caring deed, prepare the soil and plant the seed., 440

God's word in Christ is seed; good soil its urgent need, 501

Good soil! A human field! A hundredfold to yield., 501

Good soil, O mother earth, the womb, where seed takes birth., 501

Thank you, God, for water, soil, and air, 654

that we good soil may be. Begin, O Lord, with me!, 501

the fertile soil in heart and mind., 501

When seed falls on good soil, it's born through quiet toil, 501

where soil receives, the earth conceives, 501

soils

think not to win God's aid if greed your commerce soils:, 695

sojourners

in this world as Christ's sojourners we receive new pow'r, new birth., 627

solace

Now Christ, the Lord, our God, is born! As solace to a world forlorn, 306

In his arms he'll take and shield you; you will find a solace there., 743

sold

sold once for silver, murdered here, our brother, 562

those who jeered and mocked and sold you, pierced and nailed you to the tree, 259

soldier

Soldier of Christ, well done! Praise be your new employ, 811

soldiers

from the swords of Herod's soldiers, ravaged homes and parents' cries --, 692

Stand up, stand up for Jesus, as soldiers of the cross:, 752

sole

conquer my heart, make love its sole endeavor henceforth forever!, 351

God the Father's most beloved and sole begotten Son, 336

We own the doctrine of your cross to be our sole foundation, 200

solely

by your teachings true and holy, drawn from earth to love you solely., 558

Grant us your truth, your freedom give, that hearts for you might solely live, 464

his the loving purpose solely to preserve them pure and holy., 667

O that bread of yours, how holy, which, Christ Jesus, you are solely!, 419

Simple innocence springs solely forth from Jesus' bleeding side, 715

solely because you are my God and my eternal King., 602

solemn

and as priests, his solemn praises each for a thank-off'ring brings., 522

And the church which still is one, let us swell the solemn hymn:, 74

come in this most solemn hour with your strength'ning gift of pow'r., 426

her sweet communion, solemn vows, her hymns of love and praise., 513

Repeat the solemn strain: “Worthy the Lamb once slain!”, 219

the solemn pledge we owe you to go and make you known., 634

The world in solemn stillness lay, to hear the angels sing., 286

this solemn jubilee we hold. May we, as then did they, 399

we but stewards of your bounty held in solemn trust will be., 648

solid

On Christ the solid rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand, 771

solid joys and lasting treasures none but Zion's children know., 522

solitary

where the solitary labor, you are there with them alone., 576

solitude

all is solitude and gloom; who has taken him away?, 349

solve

I know not how that Joseph's tomb could solve death's mystery, 704

somber

dressed no more in spirit somber, clothed instead in joy and wonder, 187

some

I love to tell the story, for some have never heard, 625

sometimes

O! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble., 354

son

a voice was heard from heaven saying, "This is my own beloved Son.", 315

above the noise of selfish strife we hear your voice, O Son of Man., 581

against the Son, our God's delight, and friends betrayed him to his foes., 355

All creation, join in praising God the Father, Spirit, Son, 293

All glory to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Three in One!, 561

All glory to the Son, who comes to set us free, 185

All life is the Lord's, who in giving his Son, gave him glory again --, 656

All praise to God in heaven above, who gives his Son to us in love, 306

All praise to you, eternal Son, whose advent has our freedom won, 192, 267

and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son:, 550

and only you are God's true Son who was before creation., 472

and what from Eli's sense was sealed, the Lord to Hannah's son revealed., 609

And when I think that God, his Son not sparing, 465

as the Father with the Son, so, in Christ, we all are one., 525

Brothers, sisters, join in praising Christ, the Son, Incarnate Word, 193

came in likeness lowly, Son of God most holy, 186, 270, 273

Christ Jesus, mighty Lord, God's only Son, adored., 788

Come, O Father's saving Son, who o'er sin the vict'ry won., 265

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, One in Three, and Three in One, 74

Fill us with your holy fullness, God the Father, Spirit, Son, 98

For he, my soul, has sent his Son, 72

freely as Son of man to serve and give your life for all., 321

gave us his Son, that sin won't enslave us, 412

give God the glory, Spirit, Son, and Father, 562

Glory be to God the Father! Glory be to God, the Son!, 101

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, 3, 34

Glory in the highest to the Son of Heaven, 322

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, 236

God called you "My beloved Son," the suff'ring servant true, 321

God, Father, Son, and Spirit, hear! To all our pleas incline your ear, 308

God has saved us through his son, alleluia!, 303

God has spoken by Christ Jesus, Christ the everlasting Son, 507

God sent his Son, they called him Jesus, he came to love, heal, and forgive, 706

God the Father's most beloved and sole begotten Son, 336

Gracious Father, bless this congregation as the purchase of your Son, 444

Hail to the Lord’s Anointed, great David’s greater Son, 49, 263

has reconciled us through the Son, and met us all with grace., 781

has sent us his Son to save us, and show us that God is love, 621

Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary!, 305

He is the rightful Son of bliss who fills our lives and makes us his, 272

Hearts and hands are consecrated to the service of God's Son., 624

Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit: three we name you, 386

Holy Spirit of the Father, Holy Spirit of the Son, 226

how Christ was born of Mary; he was the Son of light, 302

In Christ your Son, we rise restored, 674

in Jesus Christ your Son, who is our only fount and source of bliss., 700

Jesus Christ, your Father's Son, bids you undismayed go on., 789

Jesus, Son of God, will save you, full, of pity, love, and pow’r., 765

Jordan's strong currents God's Son announcing, 408

Let all cry aloud and honor the Son, 105, 565

Let us recall that in our midst, dwells Christ, God's holy Son, 785

lo, a virgin maid gave birth to Christ, the Son of man, 336

Lord God, Son, the Savior of the world, be gracious unto us, 4, 35

loving each other in the one Son., 535

Mighty God and Mary's son, human and divine in one., 265

My Jesus' blood was cruelly spilled; that I might live, God’s Son was killed, 776

now, Father, Spirit, Son, our grateful praises hear!, 633

O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, 550

O Father with th'eternal Son and Holy Spirit ever one, 327

O God, who gave yourself to us in Jesus Christ your Son, 650

O make me thine indeed, thou blessed Son., 740

O righteous Branch, O Jesse's Rod, O Son of man, and Son of God, 278

O Son of God and man, till I with you shall rest., 488

O Son of man, our nature sharing, in whose obedience all are blessed, 315

One-in-Three and Three-in-One! To the Father, Spirit, Son, 387

our dear Savior, God's dear Son., 281

praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 94, 114, 543, 569, 817

Praise to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Praise to the triune God!, 383

Remember now the Son of God and how he shed for us his blood., 308

see now what God has done sending his only Son, 407

sent from the Father and the Son to bless us!, 383

Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light, 297

singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:, 390

Skills and time are ours for pressing toward the goals of Christ, your Son, 652

So loved he the world that he gave us his Son, 550

Son of God and Son of man! Glory and honor, 470

Son of God and son of man, only hope of our salvation, 363

Son of God and Son of man! Truly I'd love thee, 470

Son of God, eternal Savior, source of life and truth and grace, 648

Son of God most holy, born of virgin lowly., 277

Son of God, O hear my cry: by the holy mystery, 744

Son of God your name, none can make this claim., 473

Son of the Father now in flesh appearing!, 283

that, fulfilled in his dear Son, prompts our alleluias., 300

that God sacrificed his Son, Christ Jesus, who became for us salvation wondrous, 397

that God, the Son of God, should take our mortal form for mortals' sake., 485

that mourns in lowly exile here until the Son of God appear., 274

The everlasting Son incarnate stoops to be, 185

The Father on his sapphire throne awaits his own anointed Son., 343

The Father sent his Son to earth, chose a maid to give him birth, 277

The Father's equal, God the Son, with him is ever reigning, 471

The Father's splendor clothes the Son with life., 366

the Father's voice from out the cloud proclaims his only Son aloud., 327

The only Son of God on high, from his throne up in the sky, 277

the Son and Spirit blessed, who reign in highest heaven --, 533

the Son of God has come God’s children all to bless, 185

The world awaits his presence new, a Child, a Son, a Savior true., 299

Then let us praise the Father and worship God the Son, 391

There the Son of God would dwell all divine, all human, 300

thou my great Father, I thy true son, 719

To Father, Son, and Spirit -- praise, all mortal praise be giv'n, 570

to Father, Son, and Spirit now and through eternity, 374

to God who rules the heav'nly host, God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost., 519

To God who sent his only Son be glory, laud, and honor done., 307

to see what God for us has done in sending us his own dear Son., 307

to us a Son is giv’n; bless, bless the blessed morn, 185

To us the promised Child is born, to us the Son is giv'n, 320

We believe in Christ the Savior, Son of God in human frame, 699

we, by your Spirit and your Son, shall pray, and pray aright., 750

We come, O Christ, to you, true Son of God and man, 486

where Father, Son, and Spirit are worshiped evermore., 814

while with the Father and the Son sweet fellowship they find., 749

who is perfect, three in one, and unites us in the Son: have mercy, Lord., 521

Who is that lovely little one? The baby Jesus, God's own Son., 307

With the Son, from death upraised, alleluia!, 358

Within the Father's house the Son has found his home, 318

You are the King of Israel and David's royal Son, 342

You, Christ, are the king of glory, the eternal Son of the Father., 234

you heard Christ's call to speak good news revealed in God's own Son., 611

you, Holy Spirit, Father, Son, coequal Three in One., 318

your true and only Son, worthy of all praise, 234

song

a song that shall conquer evil and shatter the spear and sword, 621

Although some hear each song or word, distraction may leave meaning blurred., 520

and from morn to set of sun, through the church the song goes on., 386

and now, O King eternal, we lift our battle song., 753

and the whole world send back the song which now the angels sing., 286

and thus proclaim in joyful song both loud and long that glorious name., 517

And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, 625

and worship him with song for saving us from wrong., 272

Be this th'eternal song through all the ages long:, 552

Come, let us all with gladness raise a joyous song of thanks and praise, 519

Come, let us sing the song of songs, 213, 469

come with all his people, come, raise the song of harvest-home., 450

come with your hearts of sunshine, and sing the angels' song., 284

Come, you thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest-home, 450

Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee, 381

For the faith to go on we must make it our song: you and I be the singers., 580

For the hope to go on we must make it our song: you and I be the singers., 580

For the love to go on we must make it our song: you and I be the singers., 580

For the peace to go on we must make it our song: you and I be the singers., 580

Gather together, sing as one, raising up a joyful song, 536

God is our strength and song, and his salvation ours, 531

God's word alive and active our song of songs will be, 503

Hark, the song of jubilee, loud as mighty thunders' roar, 164

Hosanna in the highest! That ancient song we sing, 52

In every land begin the song; to every land the strains belong, 551

in growing unison our song of praise., 623

It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, 286

joyful music leads us sunward in the triumph song of life., 544

Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving, 448

Like the murmur of the dove's song, like the challenge of her flight, 498

My life flows on in endless song, above earth's lamentation, 701

My song is love unknown, my Savior's love for me, 482

Now let the heav’ns be joyful, let earth its song begin, 90

Now let us be united and let our song be heard., 620

O gracious Spirit, may our song to you eternally belong!, 541

O sing to the Lord a new song!, 547

of angels, praising God, who now begin their joyful song, 296

our Strength, our Song, our Stillness, our endless Rest!, 571

People and realms of ev'ry tongue dwell on his love with sweetest song, 404

Repeat their song of glory here: “Christ has triumphed! Christ has triumphed!” 217

round the altar night and day, singing one triumphant song, 88

Sing a new song and rejoice, publish his praises abroad!, 547

Sing a new song to the Lord, he to whom wonders belong!, 547

Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us., 707

Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us., 707

Sing to our God a song of cheer in thanks that all may enter here., 520

So come by foot or cane or chair and join with us in song and prayer, 520

So has the church, in liturgy and song, in faith and love, through centuries of wrong, 532

So shall our song of triumph ever be:, 623

thankful song shall rise forever, gracious donor of our days., 652

that all may hear the grateful song my voice unwearied raises., 537

that Jesus, the Hope of the world, is our song., 304

The mountains and hills shall break forth into song, the peoples be led forth in peace, 682

the shout of those who triumph, the song of those who feast., 814

the silence was broken when God sang the song, 382

the Singer was pleased as the earth sang the song, 382

the song of triumph has begun. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!, 361

The world to Christ we bring with joyful song, 640

There's a song in ev'ry silence, seeking word and melody, 797

They stand, those halls of Zion, all jubilant with song, 814

this day the noise of battle, the next the victor's song., 752

This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long., 714

This is the hour of banquet and of song, 421

this song, our song of songs shall be: “Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain!”, 213, 469

Though, down through the ages, the song disappeared --, 382

to thee, the King of glory, my heart will tune a song divine, 269

to you, Song Incarnate, we give all our praise, 382

We gather still in Christian love, and celebrate with song, 395

we hail you with a joyful song., 280

We pilgrims join in song proclaiming faith so bold:, 436

we'll join the everlasting song, and crown him Lord of all!, 403

We've a song to be sung to the nations, that shall lift their hearts to the Lord, 621

while, still adoring, each new song we raise., 711

who wear the spotless raiment (and/who) raise the ceaseless song:, 107, 391

with all who raise the song of praise or breathe the voice of prayer., 227

with glad adoration a song let us raise, 448

Word or song for hearts that hear it, 132

Yet at the grave shall we raise up our glad song, "Alleluia, alleluia!", 813

You are the source of ev'ry gift, to you our song of thanks we lift., 815

songs

and with rapture raise songs of love and praise., 473

angels descend with songs again, and earth repeat the loud Amen., 404

Come, let us join our cheerful songs with angels round the throne., 477

Come, let us sing the song of songs, 213, 469

Could our hearts and voices then join forces in exalted songs to raise, 346

For all his blessings your happy songs raise., 540

Had we angels’ tongues, with seraphic songs, 197

Hark! The songs of peaceful Zion thunder like a mighty flood., 373

he to our songs of praise and prayer will lend a gracious ear., 821

join, with hearts and voices raising, songs of thanks to Christ, our Lord., 193

Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let (all their/us our) songs employ, 59, 294

Lamb of God, you shall remain forever of our songs the only theme, 77, 346

Let thankful songs your tongues employ, 539

New songs of celebration render to God who has great wonders done, 545

now the wedding, now the songs, 414

O may our imperfect songs and praises, 207

Our grateful songs before your throne arise., 139

Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why these songs of happy cheer?, 288

so people of all nations glad songs of joy shall raise., 378

Songs and praises, songs and praises, I will sing forevermore, 790

Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to you we raise, 65, 313

streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise., 782

therefore let us joyful be and sing God’s praises thankfully with songs of alleluia! Alleluia!, 367

this song, our song of songs shall be: “Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain.”, 213, 469

to give them songs for sighing, their darkness turn to light, 263

To God who gave the scriptures we sing salvation songs, 508

We praise in songs of victory that love, that life, which cannot die, 212

We sing to you, O Child Divine; we lift our songs, our candles shine., 299

We'll crowd your gates with thankful songs, high as the heav'n our voices raise, 455

we'll praise our wondrous Maker in songs of victory., 503

What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night he's giving., 701

where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea., 373

while angels in their songs rejoice, and cry, "Behold he prays!", 749

With high delight let us unite in songs of sweet jubilation., 368

young and old, your praise expressing, our glad songs to you we lift., 454

Your lofty themes, all mortals, bring; in songs of praise divinely sing, 551

songtime

as songtime and springtime and summertime to be, 599

sonnet

Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above., 782

sons

As sons and daughters, we take our place., 408

O sons and daughters of the King, whom heav'nly hosts in glory sing, 369

Sons and daughters must depart, friends will go on other journeys, 793

Son's embrace

Alleluia, alleluia! O, to feel the Son's embrace!, 370

Son's epiphany

now the Son's epiphany, now the Father’s blessing, 414

soon

Soon, we implore you, come, your glory let us see, 84

The bridegroom is arising and soon is drawing nigh., 256

We soon shall hear the archangel's voice, 372

Too soon we rise; the vessels disappear, 421

soothe

Christ bids each afflicted soul, "Come that I may soothe your grief., 416

feed the mouths that hunger, soothe the wounds that bleed, 582

restore and strengthen, soothe and bless, with your almighty breath:, 736

soothes

It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, and drives away our fears., 487

soothing

spent in serving congregations, spreading joys and soothing tears!, 665