Hymnal - Rejoice, My Heart, Be Glad and Sing

"Rejoice, My Heart, Be Glad and Sing"
by Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676

Tune - Ich singe dir - linked here

1. Rejoice, my heart, be glad and sing,
A cheerful trust maintain;
For God, the Source of everything,
Thy Portion shall remain.

2. He is thy Treasure, He thy Joy,
Thy Life and Light and Lord,
Thy Counselor when doubts annoy,
Thy Shield and great Reward.

3. Why spend the day in blank despair,
In restless thought the night?
On thy Creator cast thy care;
He makes thy burdens light.

4. Did not His love and truth and power
Watch o'er thy childhood day?
Has He not oft in threatening hour
Turned dreaded ills away?

5. He ever will with patience chide,
His rod falls gently down,
And all thy sins He casts aside
And in the sea doth drown.

6. When silent woe thy bosom rends,
His pity sees thy grief,
Supplies what to His glory tends
And to thine own relief.

7. He knows how oft a Christian weeps
And why his tears now fall;
And in the book His mercy keeps
These things are noted all.

8. His wisdom never plans in vain,
Ne'er falters or mistakes;
All that His counsels did ordain
A happy ending makes.

9. Upon thy lips, then, lay thy hand
And trust His guiding love;
Then like a rock thy peace shall stand
Here and in heaven above.

Hymn #535
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: Ps. 56: 8
Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1653, cento
Translated by: John Kelly, 1867, alt.
Titled: Ich singe dir mit Herz und Mund
Tune: Ich singe dir
1st Published in: - Harmonischer Liederschatz-
Town: Frankfurt, 1738

Editor: Travis Cartee

Hymn - Farewell I Gladly Bid Thee

"Farewell I Gladly Bid Thee"
by Valerius Herberger, 1562-1627
Translated by Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878

Tune - Valet will ich dir geben - linked here

1. Farewell I gladly bid Thee,
False, evil world, farewell.
Thy life is vain and sinful,
With Thee I would not dwell.
I long to be in heaven,
In that untroubled sphere
Where they will be rewarded
Who served their God while here.

2. By Thy good counsel lead me,
O Son of God, my Stay;
In each perplexing trial
Help me, O Lord, I pray.
Mine hour of sorrow shorten,
Support my fainting heart,
From every cross deliver,
The crown of life impart.

3. When darkness round me gathers,
Thy name and cross, still bright,
Deep in my heart are sparkling
Like stars in blackest night.
O heart, this image cherish:
The Christ on Calvary,
How patiently He suffered
And shed His blood for me!

4. Lord, hide my soul securely
Deep in Thy wounded side;
From every danger shield me
And to Thy glory guide.
He has been truly blessed
Who reaches heaven above;
He has found perfect healing
Who rests upon Thy love.

5. Lord, write my name, I pray Thee,
Now in the Book of Life
And with all true believers
Take me where joys are rife.
There let me bloom and flourish,
Thy perfect freedom prove,
And tell, as I adore Thee,
How faithful was Thy love.

Hymn #407
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: Revelation 3:5
Author: Valerius Herberger, 1613
Translated by: Catherine Winkworth, 1863, alt.
Titled: "Valet will ich dir geben"
Composer: Melchior Teschner, 1613
Tune: "Valet will ich dir geben"

Hymn - Draw Us To Thee

 

"Draw Us to Thee"
by Friedrich Funcke
Translated by August Crull, 1845-1923

Tune: "Ach Gott und Herr" - linked here

1. Draw us to Thee,
For then shall we
Walk in Thy steps forever
And hasten on
Where Thou art gone
To be with Thee, dear Savior.

2. Draw us to Thee,
Lord, lovingly;
Let us depart with gladness
That we may be
Forever free
From sorrow, grief, and sadness.

3. Draw us to Thee;
Oh, grant that we
May walk the road to heaven!
Direct our way
Lest we should stray
And from Thy paths be driven.

4. Draw us to Thee
That also we
Thy heavenly bliss inherit
And ever dwell
Where sin and hell
No more can vex our spirit.

5. Draw us to Thee
Unceasingly,
Into Thy kingdom take us;
Let us fore'er
Thy glory share,
Thy saints and joint heirs make us.

The Lutheran Hymnal
Hymn #215
Text: Solomon's Song 1:4
Author: Friedrich Funcke. 1686
Translated by: August Crull, 1923
Titled: "Zeuch uns nach dir"
Tune: "Ach Gott und Herr"
1st Published in: C. Peter, "Andachts-Zymbeln"
Town: Freyberg, 1655

Hymn - Come, Thou Bright and Morning Star

"Come, Thou Bright and Morning Star"
by Christian K. von Rosenroth, 1636-1689
Translated by Richard Massie, 1800-1887

Tune - Morgenglanz der Ewigkeit - linked here

1. Come, Thou Bright and Morning Star,
Light of light, without beginning!
Shine upon us from afar
That we may be kept from sinning.
Drive away by Thy clear light
Our dark night.

2. Let Thy grace, like morning dew
Falling soft on barren places,
Comfort, quicken, and renew
Our dry souls and dying graces;
Bless Thy flock from Thy rich store
Evermore.

3. May Thy fervent love destroy
Our cold works, in us awaking
Ardent zeal and holy joy
At the purple morn's first breaking.
Let us truly rise ere yet
Life has set.

4. Ah! thou Dayspring from on high,
Grant that at Thy next appearing
We who in the graves do lie
May arise, Thy summons hearing,
And rejoice in our new life,
Far from strife.

5. Light us to those heavenly spheres,
Sun of grace, in glory shrouded;
Lead us through this vale of tears
To the land where days unclouded,
Purest joy, and perfect peace
Never cease.

Hymn #539
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: Psalm 88:13
Author: Christian K. von Rosenroth, 1684, cento
Translated by: Richard Massie, 1857
Titled: "Morgenglanz der Ewigkeit"
Tune: "Morgenglanz der Ewigkeit"
1st Published in: Geistreiches Gesangbuch
Town: Halle, 1704

Mystery Box in My Recycle Barrel - Tells a Tale

 

Our recycle pickup was delayed by our ferocious snowstorm that lasted a day or two. Most of us left our barrels along the curb, just to be sure. 

I saw the lid of my barrel propped up by some object within. I had to check it out, so I walked over for a look. It was a brand new, empty box for 32 Twinkies and Ding-Dongs.

Our neighbor does baby-sitting for their extended family, so I wondered if they were buying treats in bulk.

Does anything describe our waste of money on cheap desserts better than this? I know - who am I to throw Berliners at Hostess!

My parents had a very low opinion of mass desserts, McDonalds, and similar foods never found on a Depression era farm table. They insisted we taste the exotic vegetables before deriding and refusing them.

The box reminded me craving good food now and looking forward to variations. Yesterday I added mushrooms, flax seed, almonds, onions, green peppers, and peas to a can of soup. I only ate half of the sauce pan full, so I ate the other half today. At breakfast I thought, "That deluxe soup will be great - and it was." I took off 16 pounds so far and registered 135/65 blood pressure today.

Sassy needed Pupperoni today so we went to WM for that and some vegetable enhancements. Tomato paste is packed with nutrition? Who knew? (I did not - and it is inexpensive too.) 

I am working through bean variations because they are the compliment to stacks of leafy greens. Beanie weenies may not please Fuhrman, but I have always liked the combo.

We are inundated with supplements to make us better, and doubtless many have value. However, I wonder if people consider the vast amount, numbers, and complexities of the plants ignored in favor of...Twinkies.

Happy Valentine's Day - From Andrea

This Will Be the Main Location Until the New Domain Is Up

 

A lot of people were sad to see Google erase Ichabod, the Glory Has Departed. This blog included almost 20,000 posts and a similar number of comments. Long ago, the OJists got too obnoxious so I cut out their blathering, simpering, and unedifying comments.

I have been setting up a new domain - not on Google - with a built-in backup. If that goes well, I will use it for posts, sermons, and yard sales. That should also include the previously published material.

I will use duplicate posts (Bethany Lutheran Worship) to herd the readers back here. 

 The same people who leaked to Ichabod switched sides when convenient. How is that working out?