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Not I, But Christ

Author: A. B. Simpson Appears in 55 hymnals First Line: Not I, but Christ, be honored, loved, exalted Lyrics: 1. Not I, but Christ, be honored, loved, exalted, Not I, but Christ, be seen, be known, be heard; Not I, but Christ, in ev'ry look and action, Not I, but Christ, in ev'ry thought and word. 2. Not I, but Christ, to gently soothe in sorrow, Not I, but Christ, to wipe the falling tear; Not I, but Christ, to lift the weary burden, Not I, but Christ, to hush away all fear. 3. Not I, but Christ, my ev'ry need supplying, Not I, but Christ, my strength and health to be; Christ, only Christ, for body, soul and spirit, Christ, only Christ, live then thy life in me. 4. Christ, only Christ, ere long will fill my vision; Glory excelling, soon, full soon I'll see; Christ, only Christ, my ev'ry wish fulfilling, Christ, only Christ, my all in all to be. Used With Tune: [Not I, but Christ, be honored, loved, exalted]

Bethlehem

Author: Rev. Phillips Brooks Appears in 844 hymnals First Line: O little town of Bethlehem Lyrics: 1. O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light! The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight! 2. For Christ is born of Mary; And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wond'ring love. O morning stars! together Proclaim the holy birth, And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth! 3. How silently, how silently The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of his heav'n. No ear may hear his coming; But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him still, The dear Christ enters in. 4. O holy Child of Bethlehem Descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin and enter in, Be born in us today! We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell, Oh, come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel! Used With Tune: [O little town of Bethlehem]

Praise Ye the Father

Author: Mrs. Elizabeth Charles Appears in 109 hymnals First Line: Praise ye the Father, for his loving kindness Lyrics: 1. Praise ye the Father, for his loving kindness, Tenderly cares he for his loving children; Praise him, ye angels, praise him in the heavens, Praise ye Jehovah! 2. Praise ye the Saviour, great is his compassion, Graciously cares he for his chosen people; Young men and maidens, ye old men and children, Praise ye the Saviour! 3. Praise ye the Spirit, Comforter of Israel, Sent of the Father and the Son to bless us; Praise ye the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Praise ye the Triune God! Used With Tune: [Praise ye the Father, for his loving kindness]

Saviour, Like a Shepherd

Author: Dorothy A. Thrupp Appears in 1,139 hymnals First Line: Saviour, like a shepherd lead us Lyrics: 1. Saviour, like a shepherd lead us, Much we need thy tend'rest care; In thy pleasant pastures feed us, For our use thy folds prepare. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, thine we are; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou has bought us, thine we are. 2. We are thine, do thou befriend us, Be the Guardian of our way; Keep thy flock, from sin defend us, Seek us when we go astray. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Hear, O hear us when we pray; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Hear, O hear us when we pray. 3. Early let us seek thy favor, Early let us do thy will; Blessed Lord and only Saviour, With thy love our bosoms fill. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still. Used With Tune: [Saviour, like a shepherd lead us]

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Author: Frederick W. Faber Appears in 900 hymnals Lyrics: 1. There's a wideness in God's mercy, Like the wideness of the sea; There's a kindness in his justice, Which is more than liberty. 2. There's welcome for the sinner, And more graces for the good; There is mercy with the Saviour; There is healing in his blood. 3. For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind; And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. 4. If our love were but more simple, We should take him at his word; And our lives would be all sunshine In the sweetness of our Lord. Topics: God Mercy of Used With Tune: [There is wideness in God's mercy]

Thy Word is Like a Garden

Author: Edwin Hodder Appears in 156 hymnals First Line: Thy Word is like a garden, Lord Lyrics: 1. Thy Word is like a garden, Lord, With flowers bright and fair; And ev'ry one who seeks may pluck A lovely cluster there. Thy Word is like a deep, deep mine; And jewels rich and rare Are hidden in its mighty depths For ev'ry searcher there. 2. Thy Word is like a starry host: A thousand rays of light Are seen to guide the trav'ler home And make his pathway bright. Thy Word is like an arm'ry grand Where soldiers may repair And find for life's long battle day All needful weapons there. 3. O may I love thy precious Word; May I explore the mine, May I its fragrant flowers glean, May light upon me shine! O may I find my armor there! Thy Word my trusty sword; I'll learn to fight with ev'ry foe The battle of the Lord. Used With Tune: [Thy Word is like a garden, Lord]

Uplift the Banner!

Author: G. W. Doane Appears in 74 hymnals First Line: Uplift the banner! Let it float Lyrics: 1. Uplift the banner! Let it float Skyward and seaward, high and wide; The sun shall light the shining folds, The cross on which our Saviour died. 2. Uplift the banner! Angels bend In anxious silence o'er the sign, And vainly seek to comprehend The wonder of the love divine. 3. Uplift the banner! Let it float Skyward and seaward, high and wide; Our glory only in the cross, Our only hope the Crucified. 4. Uplift the banner! Wide and high, Skyward and seaward, let it shine; Nor skill, nor might, nor merit ours; We conquer only in that sign. Used With Tune: [Uplift the banner! Let it float]

Beneath the Cross

Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane Appears in 523 hymnals First Line: Beneath the cross of Jesus Lyrics: 1. Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, The shadow of a mighty Rock Within a weary land; A home within the wilderness, A rest upon the way, From burnings of the noontide heat And burdens of the day. 2. Upon that cross of Jesus Mine eye at times can see The very dying form of One Who suffered there for me; And from my smitten heart with tears Two wonders I confess; The wonder of his dying love And my own worthlessness. 3. I take, O cross, thy shadow For my abiding place; I ask no other sunshine than The sunshine of his face; Content to let the world go by, To know nor gain nor loss; My sinful self my only shame, My glory all the cross. Used With Tune: [Beneath the cross of Jesus]

In Jesus' Name We Meet

Author: Lucy Whitmore Appears in 132 hymnals First Line: Father, again in Jesus' name we meet Lyrics: 1. Father, again in Jesus' name we meet And bow in penitence beneath thy feet; Again to thee our feeble voices raise To sue for mercy and to sing thy praise. 2. Oh, we would bless thee for thy ceaseless care, And all thy work from day to day declare! Is not our life with hourly mercies crown'd? Does not thine arm encircle us around? 3. Alas! unworthy of thy boundless love, Too oft with careless feet from thee we rove; But now, encouraged by thy voice we come, Returning sinners, to a Father's home. 4. Oh, by that name in which all fulness dwells, Oh, by that love which ev'ry love excels, Oh, by that blood so freely shed for sin, Open blest mercy's gate, and take us in. Used With Tune: [Father, again in Jesus' name we meet]

Glory, Praise and Honor

Author: Theodulph ; John M. Neale Appears in 601 hymnals First Line: Glory and praise, and honor Refrain First Line: Glory and praise, and honor Lyrics: 1. Glory and praise, and honor To thee, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. Chorus: Glory and praise, and honor To thee, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. 2. Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David's royal Son, Who in the Lord's name comest The King and blessed One. [Chorus] 3. Thou wentest to thy passion Amid their shouts of praise; Thou reignest now in glory, While we our anthems raise. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Glory and praise, and honor]

Holy Ghost, With Light Divine

Author: Andrew Reed Appears in 779 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Holy Ghost, with light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine; Chase the shades of night away, Turn my darkness into day. 2. Holy Ghost, with pow'r divine, Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; Long hath sin without control, Held dominion o'er my soul. 3. Holy Ghost, with joy divine, Cheer this sadden'd heart of mine; Bid my many woes depart, Heal my wounded, bleeding heart. 4. Holy Spirit, all divine, Dwell within this heart of mine; Cast down ev'ry idol throne, Reign supreme and reign alone. Used With Tune: [Holy Ghost, with light divine]

Hushed Was the Evening Hymn

Author: Rev. James D. Burns Appears in 236 hymnals First Line: Hush'd was the evening hymn Lyrics: 1. Hush'd was the evening hymn, The temple courts were dark; The lamp was burning dim Before the sacred ark: When suddenly a voice divine Rang thro' the silence of the shrine. 2. Oh, give me Samuel's ear The open ear, O Lord! Alive and quick to hear Each whisper of thy word; Like him to answer at thy call, And to obey thee first of all. 3. Oh, give me Samuel's heart! A lowly heart, that waits When in thy house thou art, Or watchest at thy gates; By day and night, a heart that still Moves at the breathing of thy will. Used With Tune: [Hush'd was the evening hymn]

I Think, When I Read

Author: Jemima Luke Appears in 854 hymnals First Line: I think, when I read that sweet story of old Lyrics: 1. I think, when I read that sweet story of old, When Jesus was here among men, How he called little children as lambs to his fold, I should like to have been with them then. 2. I wish that his hands had been placed on my head, That his arm had been thrown around me; And that I might have seen his kind look when he said, "Let the little ones come unto me." 3. Yet still to his footstool in pray'r I may go, And ask for a share of his love; And, if I now earnestly seek him below, I shall see him and hear him above. Used With Tune: [I think, when I read that sweet story of old]

Jesus Christ is Passing By

Author: J. Denham Smith Appears in 67 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Jesus Christ is passing by, Sinner, lift to him thine eye; As the precious moments flee, Cry, be merciful to me! 2. Lo! he stands and calls to thee, "What wilt thou then have of me?" Rise, and tell him all thy need; Rise, he calleth thee indeed. 3. "Lord, I would thy mercy see; Lord, reveal thy love to me; Let it penetrate my soul, All my heart and life control." 4. Oh, how sweet the touch of power Comes, and is salvation's hour: Jesus gives from guilt release, "Faith hath saved thee, go in peace!" Used With Tune: [Jesus Christ is passing by]

Leaving All to Follow Jesus

Author: Ida M. Budd Appears in 42 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Leaving all to follow Jesus, Turning from the world away, Stepping out upon his promise, All I have is his today. Chorus: Leaving all to follow Jesus, Turning from the world away, Stepping out upon his promise, All I have is his today. 2. Naught reserving, on the altar All I lay, and wait the hour When the fire from heav'n descending Shall attest his glorious pow'r. [Chorus] 3. Taking up the cross for Jesus, Glad for him to suffer shame, All my gain I count but losses For the glory of his name. [Chorus] 4. Praise his precious name forever That his blood hath made me free; Now my soul shall joy to tell it Thro' the long eternity. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Leaving all to follow Jesus]

Our Fathers' Faith

Author: Frederick W. Faber Appears in 830 hymnals First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still Lyrics: 1. Faith of our fathers! living still In spite of dungeon, fire and sword; O how our hearts beat high with joy Whene'er we hear that glorious word; Faith of our fathers! holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! 2. Our fathers, chain'd in prisons dark Were still in heart and conscience free; How sweet would be their children's fate, If they, like them, could die for thee! Faith of our fathers! holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! 3. Faith of our fathers! we will love Both friend and foe in all our strife: And preach thee, too, as love knows how, By kindly words and virtuous life: Faith of our fathers! holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! Used With Tune: [Faith of our fathers! living still]

Ever At My Side

Author: Frederick W. Faber Appears in 200 hymnals First Line: Dear Savior, ever at my side Refrain First Line: Close to my side, close to my side Lyrics: 1. Dear Saviour, ever at my side, How loving thou must be To leave thy home in heaven to guide A little child like me? Thy beautiful and shining face I see not, tho' so near; The sweetness of thy soft, low voice I am too deaf to hear. Refrain: Close to my side, close to my side, Dear Saviour, walk today; Close to thy side, close to thy side I'd follow all the way. 2. I cannot feel the touch my hand With pressure light and mild To check me, as my mother doth, Her little wayward child; But I can feel thee in my thoughts Striving with sin for me; And when my heart loves God, I know The sweetness comes from thee. [Refrain] 3. And when beside my couch I kneel At morn and night for prayer, There's something speaks within my heart And tells me thou art there. Yea, when I pray thou prayest too, Thy pray'r is all for me; But when I sleep thou sleepest not But watchest lovingly. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Dear Saviour, ever at my side]

Praise the Lord

Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: O praise the Lord! He loves to hear you singing! Lyrics: 1. O praise the Lord! He loves to hear you singing; In sweet accord Loud let your praise be ringing: O praise the Lord, O praise the Lord! 2. We bless thee, Lord, While ev'ry heart rejoices, Thy name adored We sing with grateful voices; We bless thee, Lord, We bless thee, Lord! 3. Then evermore In ev'ry land and nation Tell o'er and o'er The tidings of salvation Forevermore, Forevermore. Used With Tune: [O praise the Lord! He loves to hear you singing]

Go, Labor On

Author: Horatius Bonar, Abr. Appears in 439 hymnals First Line: Go, labor on; spend and be spent Lyrics: 1. Go, labor on; spend and be spent, Thy joy to do the Father's will; It is the way the Master went, Should not the servant tread it still? 2. Go, labor on while it is day; The world's dark night is hastening on; Speed, speed thy work, cast sloth away, It is not thus that souls are won. 3. Toil on, faint no, keep watch and pray, Be wise the erring soul to win; Go forth into the world's highway, Compel the wand'rer to come in. 4. Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice; For toil comes rest, for exile, home; Soon shalt thou hear the Bridegroom's voice, The midnight peal, "Behold, I come." Used With Tune: [Go, labor on; spend and be spent]

Jesus Leads

Author: E. Paxton Hood Appears in 18 hymnals First Line: Jesus lives and Jesus leads Refrain First Line: Jesus lives and Jesus leads Lyrics: 1. Jesus lives and Jesus leads; Tho' the way be dreary, Morn to darkest night succeeds: Courage then, ye weary! Still the faithful Shepherd feeds, Jesus lives and Jesus leads. Refrain: Jesus lives and Jesus leads: Courage then, ye weary! 2. All the words he ever spoke Still to us he speaketh; And the bread of life he broke Still for us he breakest. Still our faithful Shepherd feeds, Jesus lives and Jesus leads. [Refrain] 3. Jesus lives, and ev'ry grace Comes because he giveth; Life and love in ev'ry place Live because he liveth. All our thoughts his love exceeds; Jesus lives and Jesus leads. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Jesus lives and Jesus leads]

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