English Ashram Hymnal - Lyrics with Tune
Song – 1
Unfaithful Mean, Though I May Be
Tune – ROCKINGHAM L.M.
Tamizh Lyric by H A Krishnapillai
English Translation by Periannan Dr Savarrayan Jesudason, FRCS
Courtesy: Hymn no. 269, Christ-kula Ashram
1. Unfaithful mean, I may be
Upon me he did flood His grace,
The Spotless One Presence Divine,
Honey Sweet within my heart,
Life of my life, a crystal pure,
Never this fruit satiates my soul,
Upon the Cross I now behold!
2. To Him in worship up the skies,
Angelic hosts with shouts of praise
Loud peals of heavenly anthems raise,
Irradiant alone upon His face,
The Father’s holy glorious grace,
He left in all and became Man,
This Saviour from our sins disgrace
Upon the Cross I now behold!
3. And as they mocked in jeering tones,
And nailed Him to the bitter Cross
E’ven for these evil worker’s throng;
In loving earnest tones He prayed,
‘Father! Forgive their ignorant deeds,
They know not what they are doing.
This spake my Lord, exquisite sweet,
My God upon the Cross I see!
4. So bare it was my evil heart,
Like follow and all filled with thorns,
But now refreshing showers have come.
When He in love for me has sent,
And He wrought His wondrous power,
His saving grace, His glorious power,
Ever in selfless work engaged,
Upon the Cross I now behold !
Song – 2
O Love Of God In Flood, Out Poured
Tune – WAREHAM L.M.
Lyric by Periannan Dr Savarrayan Jesudason, FRCS
Courtesy: Hymn No. 101, Christ-kula Ashram
1. O love of God in flood, out poured
O grace of God in form revealed
O heart’s delight I thee adore
Prostrate before Thy lotus feet.
2. Foe ever Thine O father mine
From Thee astray how dare I roam?
Like lotus buds my heart I weave
As garland round Thy precious feet.
3. Through oft in sinful mire I fell
Through weakness of my flesh and will,
In gentle pardoning love Thou com’st
To lift and hug me to Thy breast.
4. And times when tempest rages fierce
From over mastering lure of fresh
And worldly pleasures anger lust,
O plant my feet firm in Thy love.
5. Help me my passion sublimate
Refine them at Thu altar’s fire
O love divine to Thee I cling
Away from lurking danger spots.
6. Shall life or death, shall earth or heaven
Present or past, angels or men,
Or any creatures High or low
Separate me from love of God.
Song – 3
Jesus Is Lord
Tune – AZMON: CM 8686 - “O for a thousand tongues to sing”
Lyric by Bishop Stanley E Downes
Composed on 10th June 2000 during the 70th Anniversary of Sat Tal Christian Ashram
1. Jesus is Lord, My Lord, My God;
No other Lord I own;
To Him I yield heart, mind and strength,
I do not walk alone.
2. Jesus is Lord. By Faith in Him
I live in storm or strife;
On dusty plain or mountain path:
The way, the Truth, the Life.
3. Jesus is Lord. He is my Hope.
Thy kingdom come, I pray:
Through mist and darkening clouds I see
God’s light breaks through always.
4. Jesus is Lord. His Love Supreme
Surpasses all I know,
And blinds me to my Father God,
To neighbour here below.
5. Jesus is Lord. Beneath His Cross
I lay each burden down,
To bear His Cross from day to day,
Till I receive His Crown.
Song – 4
Be Still Before His Feet Most Dear
Tune – HOLLY L.M.
Lyric by Periannan Dr Savarrayan Jesudason, FRCS
Courtesy: Hymn No. 159, Christ-kula Ashram
1. Be still before His feet most dear,
Thou troubled soul worn out by care
Out-stretched His gracious arms are near
To draw Thee in His embrace sure.
2. Should pain, disease Thy body tear
Thy constant prayer He’s sure to hear,
Thy body is His temple pure
He’ll heal and make its strength endure
3. When tempted, tossed, weary with fear
His constant presence shall Thee cheer,
His loving eyes protecting care
His call His promises are sure.
4. Should you on heart a burden bear
To win from world’s attractions, snare
A friend beloved of your prayer,
Find out should he seem not to hear.
5. If friends grow cold and foes abuse
Vexatious doubts Thy heart confuse,
Do not in despair courage lose
H’ll over rule all for His use.
6. While fired by fervent zeal you strive
To make on earth God’s kingdom thrive,
But few respond, keep faith alive,
Live close to God your hope revive.
7. Should you anxious future weep
Your eyes bedewed with care most deep.
Entrust your future for His keep
In years you sow, in gladness reap.
Song – 5
Thy Real Presence True And Sure
Tune – ‘ Balerma’
Lyric by Periannan Dr Savarrayan Jesudason, FRCS
1. Thy real presence true and sure
Abide with me e’n here,
Immortal Lord divine and dear,
Thy light dispels all fear.
2. Thou sleekest truth within my heart
No Depth can hide its thoughts;
Majestic Holy pure Thou art
From Thee I cannot part.
3. Surer than rock beneath my feet
Brighter than stars most sweet
Immanuel make Thyself to me
One great reality.
4. From earth’s attractions set me free
Quicken my sense of Thee,
Thy radiant face mine eyes shall see
Thy light shall shine on me.
5. In rapturous joy I rise and fly
Join Angels saints on high,
Proclaim the wonder of Thy grace
Prostrate before Thy face.
Song – 6
How Shall I Utter All Thy Praise
Tune – ‘Old Hundred’
Lyric by Periannan Dr Savarrayan Jesudason, FRCS
1. How shall I utter all Thy praise
Hundreds of tongues shall not suffice
When I survey Thy wanderous grace
Sweetest thoughts with in me rise.
2. They only know who trust in Thee
Thy guidance and abundant grace,
All heavenly treasures are from Thee,
We bow before Thy gracious Face.
3. Our prayers Thou grandest Heavenly King
Our unworthiness not counting,
When we touch Thy lotus feet
Our cares and fears are far removed.
4. My soul with courage venture forth
His countless blessings ne’r forget,
Press forward, Persevere, go on,
Until Thy Master’s work is done.
Song – 7
Fragrantly The Breezes Blow Soft The Isle
Tune – “From Greenland’s Icy Mountian”
Lyric by Periannan Dr Savarrayan Jesudason, FRCS
1. Fragrantly the breezes blow soft over the isle,
Majestic are the rivers that flow through woodlands file
My heart in rapture sings load my shepherd’s other sheep
Should share with me my Saviour’s Calvary so deep.
2. Hour by hour Thy vigil keep
Oh, soul oppressed with sin and woe,
For in Thy frame though buried deep
Their lies the sin that is Thy doe!
3. From secret sins of thought and deed
From clouds of doubts and carnal strife,
Save me, O Lord, in my great need
Thou Holy Word, Eternal Life!
4. O, Wonders Wisdom, Love Divine
Who formed me in my mother’s womb,
Made me in youth a child of Thine
Use me until my work is done.
5. Touch me my Lord that these may sound
From every chord with in my frame
Triumphal notes that shall renowned
To the great glory of Thy name.
Song – 8
Come Weary Soul Ladened By Care Oppressed
Tune – “Berlin” Mendelessohn"
Lyric by Periannan Dr Savarrayan Jesudason, FRCS
INVITATION:
1. Come weary soul ladened by care oppressed
And I will give you rest and peace and joy,
Take my yoke upon you learn of me
For I am meek and lowly in my heart.
2. My yoke is easy and my burden light
And you will find sweet rest unto your soul,
Joy of your heart, sweet treasure come from Heaven,
Light in your darkness guide when you are perplexed.
RESPONSE
3. Thy will has always guided me alright,
It’s my delight to do Thy will my God.
Thus will I sing where’r my feet may roam,
Until my eyes behold Thee face to face.
