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Take Me to the Water

Meter: Irregular Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Acts 8:36 Lyrics: 1 Take me to the water, Take me to the water, Take me to the water to be baptized. 2 None but the righteous, None but the righteous, None but the righteous shall see God. 3 I love Jesus, I love Jesus, I love Jesus. Yes, I do. 4 In the name of Jesus, In the name of Jesus, In the name of Jesus we shall be saved. 5 I know I got religion, I know I got religion, I know I got religion, Yes, I do. 6 Glory, hallelujah, Glory, hallelujah, Glory, hallelujah, to be baptized. Topics: Baptism amd Dedication; Jesus Christ His Name; Jesus Christ Our Love For Jesus Used With Tune: TO THE WATER Text Sources: Negro Spiritual

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: A. Catherine Hankey Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 1,209 hymnals Scripture: Acts 8:4 Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story because I know 'tis true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. Refrain: I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love. 2 I love to tell the story, 'tis pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God's own Holy Word. [Refrain] 3 I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest. And when in scenes of glory I sing the new, new song, 'twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. [Refrain] Topics: Evangelism; Spiritual Hunger; Jesus Christ Humanity; Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Proclamation; Testimony; Word of God Used With Tune: HANKEY

Spirit of the living God fall afresh on me

Author: Daniel Iverson, 1890-1977 Meter: 7.5.7.5.4.4.7.5 Appears in 99 hymnals Scripture: Acts 8:17 Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlightening and Renewing the Church; Holy Spirit inspiration of; Renewal Used With Tune: [Spirit of the living God]

The Refelction of a baptized Believer-He went on his Way rejoicing

Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: Acts 8:39 First Line: The holy Eunuch, when baptiz'd Lyrics: 1 The holy Eunuch, when baptiz'd, Went on his Way with Joy; And who can tell what rapturous Thoughts, Did then his Mind employ? 2 "Is that most glorious Saviour mine "Of whom I lately read? "Who bearing all my Sins and Griefs, "Was number'd with the Dead?" 3 "Is he who bursting from the Grave; "Now reigns above the Sky "My Advocate before the Throne, "My Portion when I die? 4 "Have I profess'd his holy Name? "Do I his Gospel bear "To Ethiopia's scorched Lands, "And shall I spread it there? 5 "Bless'd Pool! in which I lately lay, "And left my Fears behind; "What an unworthy Wretch am I! "And GOD profusely kind! 6 'Bless'd Emblen of that precious Blood "Which satisfy'd for Sin; "And of that renovating Grace, "Which makes the Conscience clean." 7 This Pattern, LORD, with sacred joy Help us to keep in View; The same our Work, the same, O make Our Consolation too. Topics: Baptism

O happy day, that fixed my choice

Author: Philip Doddridge Appears in 1,696 hymnals Scripture: Acts 8:39 Used With Tune: HAPPY DAY

Is Thy Heart Right with God?

Author: E. A. H. Meter: 10.6.10.6.6.6.10.6 Appears in 224 hymnals Scripture: Acts 8:21-22 First Line: Have thy affections been nailed to the cross? Refrain First Line: Is thy heart right with God Lyrics: 1 Have thy affections been nailed to the cross? Is thy heart right with God? Dost thou count all things for Jesus but loss? Is thy heart right with God? Refrain: Is thy heart right with God, Washed in the crimson flood, Cleansed and made holy, humble and lowly, Right in the sight of God? 2 Hast thou dominion o’er self and o’er sin? Is thy heart right with God? Over all evil without and within? Is thy heart right with God? [Refrain] 3 Is there no more condemnation for sin? Is thy heart right with God? Does Jesus rule in the temple within? Is thy heart right with God? [Refrain] 4 Are all thy pow’rs under Jesus’ control? Is thy heart right with God? Does He each moment abide in thy soul? Is thy heart right with God? [Refrain] Topics: Examination Used With Tune: [Have thy affections been nailed to the cross?] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Is_Thy_Heart_Right_with_God)

Tell Me the Story of Jesus

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 222 hymnals Scripture: Acts 8:35 Lyrics: 1 Tell me the story of Jesus, Write on my heart ev'ry word; Tell me the story most precious, Sweetest that ever was heard. Tell how the angels in chorus Sang as they welcomed His birth, "Glory to God in the highest! Peace and good tidings to earth." Refrain: Tell me the story of Jesus, Write on my heart ev'ry word; Tell me the story most precious, Sweetest that ever was heard. 2 Fasting alone in the desert, Tell of the days that are past, How for our sins He was tempted, Yet was triumphant at last. Tell of the years of His labor, Tell of the sorrow He bore, He was despised and afflicted, Homeless, rejected and poor. [Refrain] 3 Tell of the cross where they nailed Him, Writhing in anguish and pain; Tell of the grave where they laid Him, Tell how He liveth again. Love in that story so tender Clearer than ever I see; Stay, let me weep while you whisper, "Love paid the ransom for me." [Refrain] Topics: Adoration and Praise; Jesus Christ; Lent Used With Tune: STORY OF JESUS

Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

Author: William H. Parker, 1845-1929 Meter: 8.4.8.4.5.4.5.4 Appears in 153 hymnals Scripture: Acts 8:35 Lyrics: 1 Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear; Things I would ask Him to tell me If He were here: Scenes by the wayside, Tales of the sea, Stories of Jesus, Tell them to me. 2 First let me hear how the children Stood 'round His knee, And I shall fancy His blessing Resting on me; Words full of kindness, Deeds full of grace, All in the love-light Of Jesus' face. 3 Into the city I'd follow The children's band, Waving a branch of the palm tree High in my hand; One of His heralds, Yes, I would sing Loudest hosannas, "Jesus is King!" Topics: Bible--Word of God; God Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ His Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ His Triumphal Entry Used With Tune: STORIES OF JESUS

Baptized in Water

Author: Michael Saward Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Acts 8:36 Lyrics: 1 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, cleansed by the blood of Christ, our King; heirs of salvation, trusting his promise, faithfully now God's praise we sing. 2 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, dead in the tomb with Christ, our King; one with his rising, freed and forgiven, thankfully now God's praise we sing. 3 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, marked with the sign of Christ, our King; born of one Father, we are his children, joyfully now God's praise we sing. Topics: The Church Baptism, Child Dedication; Baptism Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

Peter's Admonition to Simon Magus, turned into Prayer

Author: Dr. Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Acts 8:21-24 First Line: Searcher of hearts, before thy face Lyrics: 1 Searcher of hearts, before thy face I all my soul display; And conscious of its innate arts, Intreat thy strict survey. 2 If lurking in its inmost folds, I any sin conceal, O let a ray of light divine The secret guile reveal. 3 If tinctur'd with that odious gall Unknowing I remain, Let grace, like a pure silver stream, Wash out th' accused stain. 4 If in these fatal fetters bound A wretched slave I lie, Smite off my chains, and wake my soul To light and liberty. 4 To humble penitence and prayer Be gentle pity given; Speak ample pardon to my heart, And seal its claim to heaven. Topics: Graces of the Spirit Repentance; Repentance praised for