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Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

Author: William H. Parker Appears in 153 hymnals Scripture: Mark 10:13-16 First Line: Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear 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: Christ Life and Ministry; Christ Life and Ministry Used With Tune: [Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear]

The Church of Christ in Every Age

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Mark 10:43-45 Lyrics: 1 The church of Christ in every age, beset by change but Spirit-led, must claim and test its heritage and keep on rising from the dead. 2 Across the world, across the street, the victims of injustice cry for shelter and for bread to eat, and never live before they die. 3 Then let the servant church arise, a caring church that longs to be a partner in Christ's sacrifice, and clothed in Christ's humanity. 4 For Christ alone, whose blood was shed, can cure the fever in our blood, and teach us how to share our bread and feed the starving multitude. 5 We have no mission but to serve in full obedience to our Lord: to care for all, without reserve, and spread Christ's liberating word. Topics: Atonement; The Church; Evangelism; Hunger; Mission; Social Concerns; Vocation Used With Tune: WAREHAM

The Sweet Story of Old

Author: Mrs. Jemima Luke Appears in 852 hymnals Scripture: Mark 10:16 First Line: I think, when I read that sweet story of old Topics: Children's Hymns Used With Tune: [I think, when I read that sweet story of old]

The Son of God Goes Forth to War

Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 836 hymnals Scripture: Mark 10:38 Lyrics: 1 The Son of God goes forth to war, A kingly crown to gain; His blood-red banner streams afar; Who follows in His train? Who best can drink his cup of woe, Triumphant over pain, Who patient bears his cross below, He follows in His train. 2 The martyr first, whose eagle eye Could pierce beyond the grave, Who saw his Master in the sky, And called on Him to save: Like Him with pardon on His tongue, In midst of mortal pain, He prayed for them that did the wrong: Who follows in His train? 3 A glorious band, the chosen few On whom the Spirit came, Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew, And mocked the cross and flame; They climbed the steep ascent of heaven Through peril, toil, and pain: O God, to us may grace be given To follow in their train! Topics: The Christian Life Struggle and Guidance; Confession; Courage; Cross; Jesus Passion Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS NEWS

The Strife Is O'er

Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 495 hymnals Scripture: Mark 10:34 First Line: The strife is o'er the battle done Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Lyrics: Refrain: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done; Now is the Victor's triumph won; O let the song of praise be sung: Alleluia! [Refrain] 2 The pow'rs of death have done their worst, But Christ their legions has dispersed; Let shouts of holy joy outburst: Alleluia! 3 On the third morn he rose again, Glorious in majesty to reign; O let us swell the joyful strain: Alleluia! [Refrain] 4 He closed the yawning gates of hell; The bars from heav'n’s high portals fell; Let hymns of praise his triumph tell: Alleluia! 5 O Risen Lord, all praise to thee, Who from our sin has set us free, That we may live eternally! Alleluia! [Refrain] Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Paschal Mystery; Resurrection; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Latin, 12th cent.

There is a green hill far away

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 693 hymnals Scripture: Mark 10:38 Lyrics: 1 There is a green hill far away, outside a city wall, where the dear Lord was crucified who died to save us all. 2 We may not know, we cannot tell, what pains he had to bear, but we believe it was for us he hung and suffered there. 3 He died that we might be forgiven, he died to make us good, that we might go at last to heaven, saved by his precious blood. 4 There was no other good enough to pay the price of sin, he only could unlock the gate of heaven, and let us in. 5 Oh, dearly, dearly has he loved, and we must love him too, and trust in his redeeming blood, and try his works to do. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christian Year Good Friday Used With Tune: HORSLEY

Take up thy cross, the Saviour said

Author: C. W. Everest, 1814-1877 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 296 hymnals Scripture: Mark 10:38 Lyrics: 1 Take up thy cross, the Saviour said, if thou wouldst my disciple be; deny thyself, the world forsake, and humbly follow after me. 2 Take up thy cross: let not its weight fill thy weak spirit with alarm; his strength shall bear thy spirit up, and brace thy heart, and nerve thine arm. 3 Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame, nor let thy foolish pride rebel: thy Lord for thee the cross endured, to save thy soul from death and hell. 4 Take up thy cross then in his strength, and calmly every danger brave; 'twill guide thee to a better home, and lead to victory o'er the grave. 5 Take up thy cross, and follow Christ, nor think till death to lay it down; for only they who bear the cross may hope to wear the glorious crown. 6 To thee, great Lord, the One in Three, all praise for evermore ascend: O grant us in our home to see the heavenly life that knows no end. Topics: Proper 7 Year A; Lent; Passiontide and Holy Week Used With Tune: BRESLAU

The Cross is Not Greater

Appears in 172 hymnals Scripture: Mark 10:11 First Line: The cross that He gave may be heavy Refrain First Line: The cross is not greater than his grace Topics: Edification and Encouragement Used With Tune: [The cross that He gave may be heavy]

This is our God, the Servant King

Author: Graham Kendrick (b. 1950) Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Mark 10:45 First Line: From heaven you came, helpless babe Topics: Passiontide; Maundy Thursday; Children and All-Age Worship; Christ the King (The Sunday next before Advent) Year C; Church year Passiontide; Church Year Maundy Thursday; Church Year Good Friday; Discipleship; Jesus Life and Ministry; Palm Sunday Year C; Self-offering; Sharing and Caring; The Church's Ministry and Mission Used With Tune: THE SERVANT KING

There is a balm in Gilead

Appears in 106 hymnals Scripture: Mark 10:45 First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: Refrain: There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole. There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. 1 Sometimes I feel discouraged, and think my work’s in vain, but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. [Refrain] 2 Don’t ever be discouraged, for Jesus is your friend, who, if you lack for knowledge, will never fail to lend. [Refrain] 3 If you cannot preach like Peter, if you cannot pray like Paul, you can tell the love of Jesus, who died to save us all. [Refrain] Topics: Discouragement / Despair; Evangelism; Healing / Health; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Friend; One Life in Christ Peace; Renewal / Revival; Spirituals Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: African American spiritual