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Nearer, my God, to thee

Author: Sarah Flower Adams Appears in 2,488 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 Used With Tune: BETHANY

Author: Cleland Boyd McAfee Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 138 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 First Line: There is a place of quiet rest Refrain First Line: O Jesus, blest Redeemer Lyrics: 1 There is a place of quiet rest, Near to the heart of God, A place where sin cannot molest, Near to the heart of God. Refrain: O Jesus, blest Redeemer, Sent from the heart of God, Hold us, who wait before Thee, Near to the heart of God. 2 There is a place of comfort sweet, Near to the heart of God, A place where we our Savior meet, Near to the heart of God. (Refrain) 3 There is a place of full release, Near to the heart of God, A place where all is joy and peace, Near to the heart of God. (Refrain) Topics: Funerals Used With Tune: MC AFEE

Draw Me Nearer

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 10.7.10.7 with refrain Appears in 686 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 First Line: I am thine, O lord, I have heard thy voice Refrain First Line: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord Lyrics: 1 I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice, and it told thy love to me; but I long to rise in the arms of faith, and be closer drawn to thee. Refrain: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where thou hast died; draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to thy precious, bleeding side. 2 Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord, by the power of grace divine; let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, and my will be lost in thine. [Refrain] 3 O, the pure delight of a single hour that before thy throne I spend, when I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend! [Refrain] 4 There are depths of love that I cannot know till I cross the narrow sea; there are heights of joy that I may not reach till I rest in peace with thee. [Refrain] Topics: Aspiration; Consecration; Jesus Christ Presence of; Prayer; Submission Used With Tune: I AM THINE

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick, 1878-1969 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 with repeat Appears in 155 hymnals Scripture: James 3:13-18, 4:1-3 Topics: Justice; Kingdom; Nation and City; Peace Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

What is life? 'tis but a vapor

Author: Kelly Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: James 4:14 Lyrics: 1 What is life? 'tis but a vapor; Soon it vanisheth away; Life is but a dying taper; Oh, my soul! why wish to stay? Why not spread thy wings and fly Straight to yonder world of joy? 2 See that glory, how resplendent! Brighter far than fancy paints; There, in majesty transcendent, Jesus reigns, the King of saints. Spread thy wings, my soul! and fly Straight to yonder world of joy. 3 Joyful crowds, his throne surrounding, Sing with rapture of his love, Through the heavens his praises sounding, Filling all the courts above. Spread thy wings, my soul! and fly Straight to yonder world of joy. 4 Go, and share his people's glory; 'Mid the ransomed crowd appear; Thine's a joyful, wondrous story, One that angels love to hear. Spread thy wings, my soul! and fly Straight to yonder world of joy. Topics: Life and Death; Life a Vapor

Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord

Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: James 4:10 Topics: Service of the Word Songs of Confession; The Service of the Word Songs of Confession Used With Tune: [Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord]

Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 339 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 Lyrics: 1 Breathe on me, breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love whate'er you love, and do what you would do. 2 Breathe on me, breath of God, until my heart is pure, until with you I will one will, to do and to endure. 3 Breathe on me, breath of God, so that your will is mine, until this earthly part of me glows with your fire divine. 4 Breathe on me, breath of God, so shall I never die, but live with you the perfect life of your eternity. Used With Tune: TRENTHAM

Nearer, Still Nearer

Author: Leila N. Morris, 1862-1929 Meter: 9.10.9.10.10 Appears in 210 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 First Line: Nearer, still nearer, close to thy heart Lyrics: 1 Nearer, still nearer, close to thy heart, draw me, my Savior, so precious thou art. Fold me, O fold me close to thy breast; shelter me safe in that haven of rest, shelter me safe in that haven of rest. 2 Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring, naught as an offering to Jesus, my King– only my sinful, now contrite heart; grant me the cleansing thy blood doth impart, grant me the cleansing thy blood doth impart. 3 Nearer, still nearer, Lord, to be thine, sin with its follies I gladly resign, all of its pleasures, pomp and its pride; give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified, give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified. 4 Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last, till safe in glory my anchor is cast; through endless ages, ever to be nearer, my Savior, still nearer to thee, nearer, my Savior, still nearer to thee. Topics: Jesus Christ Blood of; Jesus Christ Savior; Elements of Worship Confession Used With Tune: STILL NEARER

Have Courage, my Boy, to say No!

Author: P. S. Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: James 4:7 First Line: You're starting, my boy, on life's journey Topics: Choir and Convention Pieces for special occasions; Solos; Temperance; Young Peoples Societies Used With Tune: [Have Courage, my Boy, to say No]

Todo a Cristo Yo Me Rindo

Author: A. L. Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: James 4:10 Refrain First Line: Yo me rindo a él Used With Tune: [Todo a Cristo yo me rindo]