1. Faith Great God, whatever thro' Thy Church Thou teachest to be true, I firmly do believe it all, And will confess it, too. Thou never canst deceived be, Thou never canst deceive, For Thou art truth itself, and Thou Dost tell me to believe. 2. Hope My God, I firmly hope in Thee, For Thou art great and good; Thou gavest us Thine only Son To die upon the Rood. I hope thro' Him for grace to live As Thy commandments teach, And thro' Thy mercy, when I die The joys of Heav'n to reach. 3. Love With all my heart and soul and strength, I love Thee, O my Lord, For Thou art perfect, and all things Were made by Thy blest Word. Like me to Thine own image made, My neighbor Thou didst make, And as I love myself, I love My neighbor for Thy sake. 4. Contrition Most Holy God, my very soul With grief sincere is mov'd, Because I have offended Thee, Whom I should e'er have lov'd. Forgive me, Father; I am now Resolved to sin no more, And by Thy holy grace to shun What made me sin before. Page 199-200 ---------- No. 129 HOLY COMMUNION O Lord, I am not worthy Nicola A. Montani Lento con espressione 1. O Lord, I am not worthy That Thou shoud'st come to me; But speak the words of comfort, My spirit healed shall be. 2. And humbly I'll receive Thee, The Bridegroom of my soul, No more by sin to grieve Thee, Or fly Thy sweet control. 3. O Mighty Eternal Spirit Unworthy tho' I be Prepare me to receive Him And trust the Word to me. Page 201 ---------- No. 130 HOLY COMMUNION Jesus, Thou art coming Acts before Communion From a Slovak Hymnal Moderato 1. Jesus Thou art coming, Holy as Thou art Thou the God who made me, To my sinful heart. Jesus, I believe it On Thy only word; Kneeling I adore Thee As my King and Lord. 2. Who am I, my Jesus, That Thou com'st to me? I have sinned against Thee, Often, grievously; I am very sorry I have caused Thee pain; I will never, never, Wound Thy Heart again. 3. Trust Put Thy kind arms round me, Feeble as I am; Thou art my Good Shepherd, I, Thy little lamb; Since Thou comest, Jesus, Now to be my Guest, I can trust Thee always, Lord, for all the rest. 4. Love and Desire Dearest Lord, I love Thee, With my whole, whole heart, Not for what Thou givest, But for what Thou art. Come, oh, come, sweet Saviour! Come to me, and stay, For I want Thee, Jesus, More than I can say. 5. Offering and Petition Ah! What gift or present, Jesus, can I bring? I have nothing worthy Of my God and King; But Thou art my Shepherd, I, Thy little lamb; Take myself, dear Jesus, All I have and am. 6. Take my body, Jesus, Eyes, and ears, and tongue; Never let them, Jesus Help to do Thee wrong. Take my heart, and fill it Full of love for Thee; All I have I give Thee, Give Thyself to me. Page 202-203 ---------- No. 131 HOLY COMMUNION Jesus, Jesus come to me Hymn before Communion For additional Communion Hymns see Nos. 49, 51, 54, and Hymns in honor of the Blessed Sacrament. See also "Acts," Nos. 128, 129, 130, 145,