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Better further on

Hymnal: LL1881 #112 (1881) First Line: A gentle breeze from Eden's land Refrain First Line: It is better, It is better, it is better, it is better Lyrics: 1 A gentle breeze from Eden's land, Wafts o'er the stream a heavenly song; They're singing on the shining strand, That it's better further on. Refrain: It is better, It is better, it is better, it is better, It is better, It is better, it is better, it is better, It is better further on. 2 I hear the soft, the glad refrain, I catch the sound and then 'tis gone; They're singing o'er and o'er again, "It is better further on." [Refrain] 3 By faith I look across the main, Where lov'd ones have already gone; Lo! they have caught the sweet refrain, "It is better further on." [Refrain] 4 Hope ever sings the self-same song, To cheer the pilgrim, worn and wan; Tho' rough the road and, may be, long, Yet, 'tis better further on. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [A gentle breeze from Eden's land]

Look on me

Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Hymnal: LL1881 #83 (1881) First Line: A glance from thine eye, and tears flow unbidden Refrain First Line: In love and compassion Lyrics: 1 A glance from thine eye, and tears flow unbidden, We weep that our Saviour should grieve, We bring to thy feet the sin that lies hidden, Assured thou wilt freely forgive. Chorus: In love and compassion, Oh, look thou on me! With tender persuasion, Lord, draw me to thee! 2 A glance from thine eye, and faith grows confiding, Trusts all in the arms of thy love, And knows that the path in which thou art guiding, Will lead to the kingdom above. [Chorus] 3 A glance from thine eye, and love shall be burning, And breathing its incense on high, While bringing a soul that is earnestly yearning, To live for thy glory, or die. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [A glance from thine eye, and tears flow unbidden]

Oh, how I love Jesus!

Hymnal: LL1881 #39 (1881) First Line: Alas! and did my Saviour bleed? Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Saviour bleed? And did my Sov'reign die! Would he devote that sacred head For such a worm as I? [Refrain] 2 Was it for crimes that I have done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree! [Refrain] 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories in, When Christ, the mighty Maker died For man, the creature's sin. [Refrain] 4 Thus might I hide my blushing face, While his dear cross appears; Dissolve my heart in thankfulness And melt mine eyes to tears. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Alas! and did my Saviour bleed?]

Revive us

Hymnal: LL1881 #57 (1881) First Line: All glory and praise be to Jesus our Lord Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! Thine the glory Lyrics: 1 All glory and praise be to Jesus our Lord, So plenteous in grace, and so true in his word. Refrain: Hallelujah! Thine the glory. Hallelujah! Amen. Hallelujah! Thine the glory, Revive us again. 2 To us he hath given the gift from above, The earnest of heaven, the spirit of love. [Refrain] 3 Ye all may receive, who on Jesus do call, The gift of his spirit,--'tis proffer'd to all. 4 The peace and the power, ye sinners, embrace, And look for the shower,--the spirit of grace. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [All glory and praise be to Jesus our Lord]

Coronation

Hymnal: LL1881 #91 (1881) First Line: All hail the power of Jesus' name! Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall! Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all! 2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race,-- A remnant weak and small,-- Hail him, who saves you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all! 3 Ye Gentile sinners, ne'er forgot The wormwood and the gall; Go, spread your trophies at his feet, And crown him Lord of all! 4 Let every kindred, every tribe On this terrestrial ball, To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all! 5 Oh, that with yonder sacred throng We at his feet may fall! To join the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all! Languages: English

Am I a soldier?

Hymnal: LL1881 #155 (1881) First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb, And shall I fear to own his cause, Or blush to speak his name? Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas? 2 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? In this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God? Sure I must fight if I would reign; Increase my courage, Lord; I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word. 3 Thy saints, in all this glorious war, Shall conquer, though they die; They see the triumph from afar, By faith they bring it nigh. When that illustrious day shall rise, And all thy armies shine, In robes of victory, through the skies, The glory shall be thine. Languages: English

Hear him calling

Author: Mrs. M. B. C. Slade Hymnal: LL1881 #80 (1881) First Line: Are you staying, safely staying Refrain First Line: On your ear his loving tones are falling Lyrics: 1 Are you staying, safely staying, In the tender Shepherd's peaceful fold? No, I'm straying, sadly straying, On the lonely mountains, dark and cold. Refrain: On your ear his loving tones are falling, For he seeks you, wheresoe'er you roam. Hear him calling, sweetly calling, As he bids his wand'ring sheep come home. 2 Are you hearing, gladly hearing, How he bids his folded flock rejoice? No, I'm fearing, sadly fearing, I have follow'd far the stranger's voice. [Refrain] 3 Are you roaming, longer roaming, In the cold, dark night of doubt and sin. No, I'm coming, quickly coming, Open, Door, make haste to let me in! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Are you staying, safely staying]

As when the weary trav'ler gains

Hymnal: LL1881 #85 (1881) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 As when the weary trav'ler gains The height of some commanding hill, His heart revives if, o'er the plains, He sees his home, tho' distant still; 2 Thus, when the Christian pilgrim views By faith his mansion in the skies, The sight his fainting strength renews, And wings his speed to reach the prize. 3 The thought of home his spirit cheers; No more he grieves for troubles past, Nor any future trials fears So he may safe arrive at last. Languages: English Tune Title: ALLEN

The Sabbath Bell

Author: Rev. E. H. Nevin Hymnal: LL1881 #8 (1881) First Line: At morning's dawn I love to hear Refrain First Line: The Sabbath bell! The Sabbath bell! Lyrics: 1 At morning's dawn I love to hear The Sabbath bell so fresh and clear: And when the golden sun has set, I love to bear its music yet. Chorus: The Sabbath bell! The Sabbath bell! I love it well, I love it well; I love the ding dong bell! 2 It makes the young hearts leap and sing With sound of soft and pleasant ring, For when it falls upon their ear, They know the Sabbath school is near. [Chorus] 3 It calls the weary ones to rest, And calms the sad and troubled breast; With stirring peals that float abroad, It makes the careless think of God. [Chorus] 4 O, may it ring, till everywhere Its welcome music fills the air, And earth, now wrapt in gloomy night, Be crown'd with Sabbath's holy light. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [At morning's dawn I love to hear]

Bear ye one another's burdens

Author: E. R. Latta Hymnal: LL1881 #98 (1881) First Line: Bear ye one another's burdens Refrain First Line: Bear ye one another's burden's! Lyrics: 1 Bear ye one another's burdens, As ye pass thro' life along; All have burdens they must carry, Whether they be weak or strong. I have borne your burdens for you, I your debt of sin did pay; And the strong should help the feeble, That they faint not by the way. Chorus: Bear ye one another's burden's! Bear ye one another's burdens! Bear ye one another's burdens! Bear them freely; bear them now! 2 Bear ye one another's burdens, Whatsoever they may be; Giving aid to one another, Is the same as unto me. Even tho' your load be heavy, Ye can all some help afford; Ev'ry one can do a little, With a pleasant look or word. [Chorus] 3 Bear ye one another's burdens, As ye journey here below, Strive to lessen these of others, And your own shall lighter grow, When ye gather over yonder, In the regions of the blest, Ye shall bear no tiresome burdens, Ye shall enter into rest. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Bear ye one another's burdens]

Beautiful day

Author: Mrs. Loula K. Rogers Hymnal: LL1881 #102 (1881) First Line: Beautiful day! Radiant thy light Refrain First Line: Beautiful, beautiful day! Lyrics: 1 Beautiful day! Radiant thy light; Lovely each ray, Beauteous and bright, Joyous thy dawn, sweet is thy lay, Holy forever, oh, beautiful day! Refrain: Beautiful, beautiful day! Evermore shine on our way; Saviour we pray, keep us alway, Safe in this beautiful day. 2 Jesus our King, Low at thy feet, Tribute we bring, Praises repeat, Watch o'er my way, ne'er will I stray, Far from the light of this beautiful day! [Refrain] 3 Sabbath so fair! Welcome thy dawn, Hallow'd the air, Sanctified morn, Chime on sweet bells, gladly ye say, Jesus the Saviour is calling today! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Beautiful day! Radiant thy light]

The Word of God

Hymnal: LL1881 #123b (1881) First Line: Behold the morning sun Lyrics: 1 Behold the morning sun, Begins his glorious way; His beams through all the nations run, And life and light convey. 2 But where the gospel comes, It spreads diviner light; It calls dead sinners from their tombs, And gives the blind their sight. 3 How perfect is thy word! And all thy judgments just; Forever sure thy promise, Lord, And men securely trust. 4 My gracious God, how plain Are thy directions given? Oh, may I never read in vain, But find the path to heaven! Languages: English

Peace at last

Author: Eden R. Latta Hymnal: LL1881 #60 (1881) First Line: Blest assurance ever dear Refrain First Line: Peace at last, peace at last Lyrics: 1 Blest assurance ever dear, As our troubles come so fast, How it does the spirit cheer To be promised peace at last. Chorus: Peace at last, peace at last, When our sorrows all are past, And 'tis coming, oh, how fast Peace at last, peace at last, Tis coming, coming, Peace at last. 2 Tho' by sorrow's dismal cloud, Be our pathway over cast, Thro' the Saviour's precious blood, We are promised peace at last. [Chorus] 3 We can stand the driving rains, We can hide the cutting blast, While the promise still remains, Of unbroken peace at last. [Chorus] 4 To the kingdom of the skies, When our pilgrimage is past, We on spirit wings shall rise, And abide in peace at last. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Blest assurance ever dear]

Rest is coming

Author: C. H. Gabriel Hymnal: LL1881 #7 (1881) First Line: Brother, if thy step gets weary Refrain First Line: Rest is coming, Rest is coming Lyrics: 1 Brother, if thy step gets weary, And thy path grows dark and dreary, Look away beyond the sky, For rest is coming by and by. Chorus: Rest is coming, Rest is coming, In the home prepared on high: Rest is coming, Rest is coming, Yes, rest is coming, by and by. 2 Should the way seem dark before thee, And the lamps of faith die o'er thee, Raise thy heart to God on high, For rest is coming by and by. [Chorus] 3 Tho' life's cares annoy and fret thee, Tho' temptations fierce beset thee, Let thy heart their rage defy, For rest is coming by and by. [Chorus] 4 Press thy way a little longer, Look to God, he'll make thee stronger, He will hear thy eager cry, For rest is coming by and by. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Brother, if thy step gets weary]

Ross

Hymnal: LL1881 #127 (1881) First Line: Calm on the list'ning ear of night Lyrics: 1 Calm on the list'ning ear of night Come heav'n's melodious strains, Where wild Judea stretches far Her silver mantled plains. 2 Celestial choirs from courts above Shed sacred glories there; And angels, with their sparkling lyres, Make music on the air. 3 The answering hills of Palestine Send back the glad reply; And greet, from all their holy heights, The Day Spring from on high. Languages: English Tune Title: ROSS

When the tempest is high

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: LL1881 #116 (1881) First Line: Calmly in the storm that may rage around Refrain First Line: On the Saviour rely Lyrics: 1 Calmly in the storm that may rage around, When the sea is high, and the billows heave, To the Rock cling fast, and be closely bound, Unto Christ, the refuge, cleave. Refrain: On the Saviour rely, When the tempest is high, On the Rock of Ages rest, In the midst of the strife, And the sorrows of life, Joy and praise shall pervade thy breast. 2 Tho' the winds may howl and the surges swell, Tho' the day be dark, and the sky obscure, On this rock abide, and securely dwell, 'Tis a refuge firm and sure. [Refrain] 3 'Mid the woes and griefs that surround thee here, When the clouds are thick, and the light is dim, Christ will guide thy feet, He is ever near, Put thy trust and hope in Him. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Calmly in the storm that may rage around]

Watkinson

Hymnal: LL1881 #25 (1881) First Line: Cast thy bread upon the waters Lyrics: 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters, Thinking not 'tis thrown away, God himself saith thou shalt gather It again some future day. 2 Cast thy bread upon the waters; Wildly though the billows roll, They but aid thee as thou toilest, Truth to spread from pole to pole. 3 Cast thy bread upon the waters; Why wilt thou still doubting stand? Bounteous shall God send the harvest, If thou sow'st with liberal band. 4 Give, then, freely of thy substance-- O'er this cause the Lord doth reign; Cast thy bread, and toil with patience, Thou shalt labor not in vain. Languages: English Tune Title: WATKINSON

Draw me closer to thee

Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman Hymnal: LL1881 #64 (1881) First Line: Closer to thee, my Father, draw me Refrain First Line: Closer with the cords of love Lyrics: 1 Closer to thee, my Father, draw me, I long for thine embrace; Closer within thine arms enfold me, I seek a resting place. Chorus: Closer with the cords of love, Draw me, to thyself above; Closer draw me To thyself above. 2 Closer to thee, my Saviour, draw me, Nor let me leave thee more, Sighing to feel thine arms around me, And all my wand'rings o'er. [Chorus] 3 Closer by thy sweet Spirit draw me, Till I am wholly thine; Quicken, refine, and wash and cleanse me, Till pure my soul shall shine. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Closer to thee, my Father, draw me]

Come to Jesus

Hymnal: LL1881 #133 (1881) First Line: Come to Jesus, come to Jesus Lyrics: 1 Come to Jesus, come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now; Just now come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now. 2 He will save you, etc. 3 He is able, etc. 4 He is willing, etc. 5 He is waiting, etc. 6 He will hear you, etc. 7 He will cleanse you, etc. 8 He'll renew you, etc. 9 He'll forgive you, etc. 10 If you trust him, etc. 11 He will save you, etc. Languages: English

Sweet rest

Author: Mrs. Loula K. Rogers Hymnal: LL1881 #32 (1881) First Line: Come unto me, all ye weary and worn Refrain First Line: Sowing or reaping Lyrics: 1 Come unto me, all ye weary and worn; All ye that labor and all that mourn, All who have laid their sweet treasures away, Far from the light of day; Bring me your burdens, ye fainting and weak; I alone promise the rest ye seek; Come, all ye stricken, by sorrow oppress'd, And I will give you sweet rest! Refrain: Sowing or reaping, Smiling or weaping, Whate'er the labor assign'd you may be. Jesus will give you sweet rest! Rest! Rest! Jesus will give you sweet rest! 2 Easy my yoke, and my burden is light; I am the Way in the darksome night: Follow me, trusting wherever I lead, Giving you all ye need; And if thy pathway seem rugged and drear, Follow, still follow the voice you hear, Leading you safely, with all who are blest, To the sweet haven of rest! [Refrain] 3 Listen! oh! listen! 'tis Jesus today Calls you from sorrows of earth away. All, all are bidden to seek the bright goal,-- Rest for the weary soul! Come, and drink now of the River of Life; Cast off the burdens of sin and strife; Follow wherever his footstep hath prest, Finding sweet comfort and rest! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Come unto me, all ye weary and worn]

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