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Jesu, Lover of My Soul

By Charles Wesley

A hymn for those times when the Christian life seems like riding in a storm-tossed ship.

32

Thou Shepherd of Israel

By Charles Wesley

A short hymn inspired by some words from the Song of Songs, asking the Good Shepherd to lead his straying lamb back to the flock.

33

The Day of Resurrection

By St John Damascene

An eighth-century hymn of the Greek Church, for Easter Day

34

Our Songs Confess Thee Sovereign Lord

By Anonymous (?5th-6th century)

A hymn for the vigil of Easter, recalling Christ’s descent into the abode of the dead and his triumphant return.

35

When in the Name of Jesus’ Cross

By St John Damascene

A hymn for Holy Saturday by the eighth-century Syrian hymnographer St John Damascene.

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Abide With Me

By H. F. Lyte

One of the best-loved of all hymns in the English language.