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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]

Shepherd of Tender Youth

Author: Clement of Alexandria Appears in 278 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Shepherd of tender youth, Guiding in love and truth Thro' devious ways; Christ our triumphant King, We come thy name to sing, Hither our children bring To shout thy praise. 2. Thou art our holy Lord, The all-subduing Word, Healer of strife; Thou didst thyself abase, That from sin's deep disgrace Thou mightest save our race, And give us life. 3. Thou art the great High Priest, Thou hast prepared the feast Of heavenly love; While in our mortal pain None calls on thee in vain; Help thou dost not disdain, Help from above. 4. Ever be thou our Guide, Our Shepherd and our Pride, Our Staff and Song; Jesus, thou Christ of God, By thy perennial Word Leads us where thou hast trod, Make our faith strong. Used With Tune: [Shepherd of tender youth]

Come to Jesus! Come Away!

Author: Anon. Appears in 18 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Come to Jesus! come away! Forsake thy sins oh, why delay? His arms are open night and day; He waits to welcome thee! 2. Come to Jesus! all is free; Hark! how he calls, "Come unto me!" I cast out none, I'll pardon thee," Oh, thou shalt welcome be! 3. Come to Jesus! cling to him; He'll keep thee far from paths of sin: Thou shalt at last the vict'ry win, And he will welcome thee. 4. Come to Jesus! Lord, I come! Weary of sin, no more I'd roam, But with my Saviour be at home; I know he'll welcome me! Used With Tune: [Come to Jesus! come away!]

Safely Abiding

Author: Samuel Beck Appears in 126 hymnals First Line: Under his wings I am safely abiding Refrain First Line: Under his wings, under his wings Lyrics: 1. Under his wings I am safely abiding; Tho' the night deepens and tempests are wild, Still I can trust him, I know he will keep me; He has redeemed me and I am his child. Chorus: Under his wings, under his wings, Who from his love can sever? Under his wings my soul shall abide, Safely abide forever. 2. Under his wings, what a refuge in sorrow! How the heart yearningly turns to its rest! Often when earth has no balm for my healing, There I find comfort, and there I am blest. [Chorus] 3. Under his wings, O what precious enjoyment! There will I hide till life's trials are o'er; Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me; Resting in Jesus I'm safe evermore. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Under his wings I am safely abiding]

Swing Open, Fair Portals

Author: F. A. B. Appears in 17 hymnals First Line: Swing back for one moment, fair portals Lyrics: 1. Swing back for one moment, fair portals, Of that wondrous city, we pray; One glimpse, and the fears of these mortals Shall vanish forever away. Chorus: Swing open, fair portals, A moment, and let us look thro'; One glimpse, and we, faltering mortals, To enter, shall press on anew. 2. One glimpse shall our courage embolden, And brighten the whole of our way; Oh, why should the sight be withholden? By faith we would view it today. Chorus: Swing open, fair portals, A moment, and let us look thro'; One glimpse, and we, faltering mortals, To enter, shall press on anew. 3. We've read of that city's bright glory, That knows not the darkness of night; And reading that wonderful story, Has ravished our souls with delight. Chorus: Swing open, fair portals, A moment, and let us look thro'; One glimpse, and we, faltering mortals, To enter, shall press on anew. 4. We've read of the Tree and the River, Life's water and fruit ever fair; We've look'd up in faith to the Giver, And pray'd that we might enter there. Chorus: Swing open, fair portals, A moment, and let us look thro'; One glimpse, and we, faltering mortals, To enter, shall press on anew. 5. Those gates we're approaching, how cheering! Oh, let us prove faithful alway; And know as the city we're nearing, That they shall to us some sweet day Chorus: Swing open, those portals, And we shall in triumph go in, Where we shall as ransom'd immortals, Eternity blessed begin. Used With Tune: [Swing back for one moment, fair portals]

Thy Word Abideth

Author: Henry W. Baker, T. H. Appears in 203 hymnals First Line: Lord, thy Word abideth Refrain First Line: Saviour, be thou near us Lyrics: 1. Lord, thy word abideth, And our footsteps guideth; Who its truth believeth Light and joy receive; Who can tell the pleasure Or recount the treasure That thy word imparts to All who will believe? Chorus: Saviour, be thou near us, Send thy word to cheer us, May its rays illumine all our pilgrim way; All its truth believing, Hope and joy receiving; We will follow onward to the land of day. 2. When our foes lurk near us, Comfort thou and cheer us, Message of salvation, Shining all the way. When life's storms hang o'er us And dark clouds before us, Let thy light direct us To the realms of day. [Chorus] 3. Word of mercy, giving Succor to the living, Word of life, supplying Joy and peace divine! Lord, thy truth discerning, Of thy precepts learning, Send thy light to guide us, Make us wholly thine! [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Lord, thy word abideth]

Daily Work

Author: Anon. Appears in 116 hymnals First Line: In the vineyard of our Father Lyrics: 1. In the vineyard of our Father, Daily work we find to do; Scattered gleanings we may gather Though we are so young and few. Little handfuls, Little handfuls, Help to fill the garners, too. 2. Toiling in the early morning, Catching moments thro' the day; Nothing small or lowly scorning As along our path we stray; Giving gladly, Giving gladly, Free will offerings by the way. 3. Not for selfish praise or glory, Not for objects nothing worth, But to send the blessed story Of the gospel o'er the earth. Tell the heathen, Tell the heathen Of the Lord and Saviour's birth. Used With Tune: [In the vineyard of our Father]

The Lord Has Risen

Author: John S. B. Monsell Appears in 42 hymnals First Line: Awake, glad soul! awake! awake! Lyrics: 1. Awake, glad soul! awake! awake! Thy Lord has risen long; Go to his grave, and with thee take Both tuneful heart and song. Where life is waking all around, Where love's sweet voices sing, The first bright blossom may be found Of an eternal spring. 2. In Christ we live, in Christ we sleep! In Christ we wake and rise; And the sad tears death makes us weep, He wipes from all our eyes. Rejoice, the gloom of life is fled, This resurrection day; Henceforth in Christ are no more dead, The grave hath no more prey. 3. Then wake, glad heart! awake! awake! And seek thy risen Lord; Joy in his resurrection take, And comfort in his word. And let thy life thro' all its ways, One long thanksgiving be, Its theme of joy, its song of praise Christ died and rose for me. Used With Tune: [Awake, glad soul! awake! awake!]

Children, Hear the Story

Appears in 84 hymnals First Line: Children, hear the melting story Lyrics: 1. Children, hear the melting story Of the Lamb that once was slain; 'Tis the Lord of life and glory: Shall he plead with you in vain? Oh, receive him, And salvation now obtain. 2. All your sins to him confessing, Who is ready to forgive, Seek the Saviour's richest blessing; On his precious name believe: He is waiting; Will you not his grace receive? Used With Tune: [Children, hear the melting story]

Saw Ye Never in the Twilight?

Author: Anon. Appears in 85 hymnals First Line: Saw ye never in the twilight Lyrics: 1. Saw ye never in the twilight, When the sun had left the sky, Thro' the gloom the bright stars shining, From their distant home on high? So of old the wise men, watching, Saw a little stranger star, And they knew the King was given, And they followed it from far. 2. Heard ye never of the story, How they crossed the desert wild, Journey'd on by plain and mountain, Till they found the Holy Child? How they opened all their treasure, Kneeling to their infant King, Gave the gold and fragrant incense, Gave the myrrh in offering. 3. Know ye not that lowly baby Was the bright and morning star, He who came to light the Gentiles, And the darkened isles afar? And we too may seek his cradle, There our hearts' best treasures bring, Love, and faith, and true devotion, For our Saviour, God and King. Used With Tune: [Saw ye never in the twilight]

Blessed Sunshine

Author: R. H. Walton Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Scatter smiles and sunshine Refrain First Line: Scatter the blessed sunshine Lyrics: 1. Scatter smiles and sunshine In some gloomy place; Fill each passing moment With some kindly grace; Many hearts are aching, Many homes are sad: With your smiles and sunshine You can make them glad. Chorus: Scatter the blessed sunshine, Scatter its light along; It will cheer and brighten As you pass it on; Scatter the blessed sunshine, Scatter its light along; It will cheer and brighten As you pass it on. 2. Loving words, when spoken, Passing down the years, Help to raise the fallen, Check the dropping tears; Little deeds of kindness, Little words of love, Lead the weary wand'rers To the Lord above. [Chorus] 3. When the souls is hopeless In the depths of sin, Whisper words of kindness, Let the sunshine in. Brighten up the pathway With a smile or song; Help the fallen brother, Pass the kindness on. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Scatter smiles and sunshine]

Hope of the Ages

Appears in 73 hymnals First Line: Jesus, King of Glory is coming again Refrain First Line: The Redeemer once came the lost ones to seek Lyrics: 1. Jesus, King of Glory is coming again, He's coming with power forever to reign; The heavens will part, from his presence be hurled, When Jesus appears as the Judge of the world. Chorus: The Redeemer once came the lost ones to seek, He is coming again his saved ones to greet; Be ready to dwell in that country so fair, Blest Hope of the Ages, we long to be there. 2. The saints who have slept thro' the ages will come, The dead in Christ Jesus, first rise from the tomb; Then we shall with them be caught up in the air, Triumphant in glory, immortal and fair. [Chorus] 3. The saints will unite Jesus' glory to share, And dwell in that city he's gone to prepare; No night e'er shall come in that city of gold, We'll walk in the light and will never grow old. [Chorus] 4. O hasten, unsaved ones, to seek his dear face, Believe in his promise and trust his free grace; For soon time shall end in the great judgment day And Jesus will bear all his chosen away. [Chorus] 5. Forever to dwell in fair Eden restored, With the immortal host and Jesus our Lord; To sing the new song with the angels so fair, O, Hope of the Ages! we long to be there. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Jesus, King of Glory is coming again]

We Are But Young

Appears in 72 hymnals First Line: We are but young yet we may sing Lyrics: 1. We are but young yet we may sing The praises of our heav'nly King; He made the earth, the sea, the sky, And all the starry hosts on high. 2. We are but young we need a guide, Jesus, in thee we would confide; O lead us in the path of truth, Protect and bless us helpless youth. 3. We are but young yet God has shed Unnumbered blessings on our head; Then let our youth and riper days Be all devoted to his praise. 4. We are but young yet we must die, Perhaps our latter end is nigh: Lord, may we early seek thy grace, And find in Christ a hiding place. Used With Tune: [We are but young yet we may sing]

He Cares for Me

Author: Anon. Appears in 63 hymnals First Line: Poor and needy though I be Refrain First Line: Poor and needy though I be Lyrics: 1. Poor and needy though I be, Christ my Saviour cares for me; Gives me clothing, shelter, food; Gives me all I have of good. Chorus: Poor and needy though I be, Christ my Saviour cares for me; Poor and needy though I be, Jesus cares for me. 2. He who hear me when I pray, And will keep me night and day; When I sleep, and when I wake, For the Lord my Saviour's sake. [Chorus] 3. He who reigns above the sky Once became as poor as I; He whose blood for me was shed Had not where to lay his head. [Chorus] 4. Then to him I'll tune my song, Happy as the day is long; This my joy forever be Christ my Saviour cares for me. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Poor and needy though I be]

Only a Little Christian

Author: James Rowe Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: I'm only a little Christian Refrain First Line: I'm only a little Christian Lyrics: 1. I'm only a little Christian; But as I onward go, I do my best for Jesus, Because I love him so; I lessen care and sorrow As often as I may, With Jesus, my Redeemer, In glory I shall dwell. Chorus: I'm only a little Christian; But as I onward go, I do my best for Jesus, Because I love him so. 2. I'm only a little Christian; But as I go along I cheer my little playmates By smile or cheering song; And often when they sorrow I try to dry their eyes By telling them of Jesus Who watches in the skies. [Chorus] 3. I'm only a little Christian; But if I do my best To please my Saviour daily, Each day I shall be blest; And when this life is ended, If I have served him well, With Jesus, my Redeemer, In glory I shall dwell. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [I'm only a little Christian]

The Sabbath

Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: Let the Sabbath day be blest Lyrics: 1. Let the Sabbath day be blest, Day of joy and day of rest; Songs of praise ascend on high, Hallelujahs fill the sky. 2. Let the Sabbath day be blest, Day of joy and day of rest; Humble prayer to God ascend, God our Father and our Friend. 3. Let the Sabbath day be blest, Day of joy and day of rest; Gladly may we hear his word, Gladly learn the way to God. 4. Let the Sabbath day be blest, Day of joy and day of rest; Endless day to mortals given, When the Lord descends from heaven. Used With Tune: [Let the Sabbath day be blest]

My Crucified Lord

Author: F. A. B. Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Now will I praise thy name Lyrics: 1. Now will I praise thy name, And sing thy wondrous fame; Thou who for sinners came, My crucified Lord. 2. For me thy blood was spilt; Thou didst remove my guilt; And save I know thou wilt, My crucified Lord. 3. Tho' men may mock and sneer, For thee I'll suffer here, For thou wilt soon appear, My crucified Lord. 4. Till then for this I pine, To see thy face divine, And in thine image shine, My crucified Lord. Used With Tune: [Now will I praise thy name]

Far More Precious Than Gold

Author: F. D. B. Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: The Bible our guide, far more precious than gold Lyrics: 1. The Bible our guide, far more precious than gold, The half of its glories have never been told; Its wonderful words for the old and the young, The grandest e'er spoken by poor mortal tongue. Chorus: Far more precious than gold, Far more precious than gold, The wonderful things revealed to us Are far more precious than gold. 2. The Bible our counsel reveals precious truth, Support for the aged, the guide of our youth; A comfort by night, and a guide for the day, And glorious things at the end of the way. [Chorus] 3. Exceeding great promises here we do see, And they are most precious to you and to me; The promise that he will be with us alway, Then we shall be with him forever to stay. [Chorus] 4. The wonderful things in the Bible contained, Most heart-stirring tidings man ever proclaimed; The wonderful things of the Bible are true, And this is the dearest, that Jesus loves you. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [The Bible our guide, far more precious than gold]

Blessed Hope

Author: Laurene Highfield Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: There's an anchor for the soul Refrain First Line: Blessed hope that keeps the soul Lyrics: 1. There's an anchor for the soul, Ever firm, ever sure; Storms may beat and tempests roar, But it shall endure: Precious hope of endless life, Glowing radiantly clear Till the glories of the heav'nly land appear. Chorus: Blessed hope that keeps the soul Safe from harm tho' billows roll! 'Tis fastened firm within the vail, No storms against it can prevail, Blessed hope that keeps the soul. 2. For the anchor of the soul Ever steadfast and true, Taking hold on things divine That are hid from view, Is the hope of glory bright Where we never can die, Hope that we may rest with Jesus by and by. [Chorus] 3. And our lives fill'd with peace, As, still hoping, we wait For the parting of the vail And the open gate; Hope can lighten all the dark Till the night flies away; Firmly anchored we wait patiently for day. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [There's an anchor for the soul]

The Troubled Waters

Author: F. A. B. Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: An angel came down to Bethesda's pool Refrain First Line: The waters are troubled, step in, step in Lyrics: 1. An angel came down to Bethesda's pool Each season with healing power; But we have in Jesus a healing font, That saves dying souls each hour. Chorus: The waters are troubled, step in, step in, There's room for all; The Spirit is pleading, the Saviour waits, O list to the loving call. 2. Who entered the pool of Bethesda first Could healing alone receive, But here is a fountain that flows for all Who shall in the Lord believe. [Chorus] 3. Then haste to this fountain, O sin-sick ones, The maim'd and the halt and blind, And plunge in its waters by faith this hour, And fullest salvation find. [Chorus] 4. The Spirit is pleading this solemn hour, O turn from him not away; The waters are troubled, step in, step in, Make Jesus your own today. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [An angel came down to Bethesda's pool]

The Lord Will Come

Author: Ada Blenkhorn Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: As Christ the Lord ascended Refrain First Line: Glory to Jesus forever! Lyrics: 1. As Christ the Lord ascended, So he will come again In glory bright; O wondrous sight! Upon the earth to reign. Chorus: Glory to Jesus forever! The good news tell again: He will return in glory bright, Return on the earth to reign. Glory to Jesus forever! The good news tell again: He will return to pow'r and might, Return on the earth to reign. 2. In that great day of triumph The sound of strife shall cease, And hand clasp hand in all the land, In bonds of perfect peace. [Chorus] 3. Dark lands by man forsaken, The dreary desert's gloom, Before our sight in beauty bright, Fair as the rose shall bloom. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [As Christ the Lord ascended]

One of These Little Ones

Author: Susie Bradford Thompson Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Dear little pilgrim, pressing on Lyrics: 1. Dear little pilgrim, pressing on To Canaan's happy land O, can you hear your Saviour's voice, And follow his command? Yes, I will go where Jesus went, Not fearing Jordan's wave; The Well beloved the Father sent I know is strong to save. 2. My Saviour calls me to his side Lord, I will follow thee! I know thine angels still abide With little ones like me. With joy I'll go where he shall lead, My Guide he'll surely be Who gave me life and friends and home, And gave himself to me. 3. I walk the path his footsteps trod, I gaze on hill and vale His presence blessed, I view the sea Where Jesus calmed the gale; I shall be safe, kept by his power Who rules the angry wave; Tho' sorrows press and dangers lower He ever lives to save! 4. And now, by faith, in Jordan's flood Obeying his command, Saved by the water and the blood His child, redeemed, I stand! He careth for his little ones, He bids them "Come to Me. Of such as these, shall, in that day My heavenly kingdom be!" Topics: Baptism Used With Tune: [Dear little pilgrim, pressing on]

Glory in the Highest

Author: T. H. Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Hark! I hear ten thousand voices sing Refrain First Line: Glory in the highest, glory in the highest Lyrics: 1. Hark! I hear ten thousand voices sing, Glory be to God on high! While the choirs of angels hail their King, "Glory!" let the earth reply. Chorus: Glory in the highest, glory in the highest, Sound his matchless praise from shore to shore; Glory in the highest, glory in the highest, Glory, glory evermore! 2. Now o'er all the world his banner waves, Let the saints glad voices raise; Hail the promised Christ who Israel saves, Swell the notes of holy praise. [Chorus] 3. Sound the proclamation loud and grand, Spread the tidings far and near, Tell the joyful news to ev'ry land, Let the waiting nations hear. [Chorus] 4. Haste, proclaim the year of jubilee, Shout aloud the glad refrain, "Lo, thy King returneth unto thee, Christ o'er all the world shall reign." [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Hark! I hear ten thousand voices sing]

His Dying Love

Author: C. M. S. Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: My life was darkened once by sin Refrain First Line: His dying love has won my heart Lyrics: 1. My life was darkened once by sin, I would not let my Saviour in; But now I cannot from him part His dying love has won my heart. Chorus: His dying love has won my heart, And now I cannot from him part His dying love has won my heart. 2. There is no place I love so well As by my Master's side to dwell; He bids my doubts and fears depart, Since dying love has won my heart. [Chorus] 3. Oh happy day! Oh blissful hour! When Jesus by his matchless pow'r Broke Satan's spell and magic art, And dying love thus won my heart. [Chorus] 4. Oh, sinful one do not delay! But seek his joy and peace to-day, He will just now to you impart His dying love that won my heart. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [My life was darkened once by sin]

While the Moments Linger

Author: F. A. B. Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Oh, while the moments linger Refrain First Line: Oh, while the moments linger Lyrics: 1. Oh, while the moments linger, There's work for us to do; The Master bids us labor, And in his cause be true. Chorus: Oh, while the moments linger, Oh, while the moments linger, There's work to do, There's work to do, There's work for us to do. 2. Oh, plead not vain excuses, There's work for ev'ry one; There are kind words to be spoken, And kind deeds to be done. [Chorus] 3. Oh, let us do each duty, As God shall make it plain; If he shall bless our labor, It cannot be in vain. [Chorus] 4. Our work will soon be ended, Our trials soon be o'er; And then we'll rest in glory With Jesus evermore. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Oh, while the moments linger]

He Purchased Life For Me

Author: C. M. Keach Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: The cross for Christ, the crown for me Refrain First Line: For me, for me Lyrics: 1. The cross for Christ, the crown for me, O wondrous love! O mercy free, My Saviour died on Calvary, To purchase life for me. Chorus: For me, for me, He died for even me; He shed his blood on Calvary To purchase life for me. 2. O wondrous grace! how could it be That Christ should love a worm like me, And suffer on the cruel tree To purchase life for me! [Chorus] 3. O now I hear a voice reply, "Our 'God is love' and that is why He gave his Son for thee to die, To purchase life for thee." [Chorus] 4. O now I see the crimson tide, The fount of life is opened wide; My Saviour Christ was crucified, And there is life for me. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [The cross for Christ, the crown for me]

Jesus is Coming

Author: Sallie K. Best Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: There is sweet assurance in his blessed Word Refrain First Line: Coming, coming Lyrics: 1. There is sweet assurance in his blessed Word, From the sacred pages many times I've heard That the holy Saviour shall return again From his home in glory, to the earth to reign. Chorus: Coming, coming, Jesus soon is coming, Coming once again; Yes, coming, coming, Coming to the earth to reign. 2. When we meet our Saviour we shall know no fear; We will gladly welcome One who is so dear; Surely we shall love him when his face we see, And he will remember even you and me. [Chorus] 3. Let us each be ready for that blessed day, Prayerfully keep watching, 'tis not far away; He will come with glory, he will come with pow'r, There will be rejoicing in that sacred hour. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [There is sweet assurance in his blessed Word]

The Beautiful World

Author: H. Stinson Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: There's beauty in the sunshine Lyrics: 1. There's beauty in the sunshine, There's beauty in the showers, There's beauty in the wildwood, There's beauty in the flowers; The valley and the mountain, The ocean and the plain, In beauty robed entrance the heart, And every sense enchain. 2. But there's a world of promise More beautiful and pure, Where all that's bright and lovely Forever shall endure; No angry storms assail it, No blast, no sickly blight, No chilling winds, no burning heat, No dark and dreary night. 3. One season bland and vernal Shall bless that hallowed ground, And changeless and eternal Shall beauty smile around; From hunger, thirst, and weakness, The ransomed souls are free, They drink the stream and pluck the fruit Of immortality. Used With Tune: [There's beauty in the sunshine]

The Unchanging One

Author: F. A. B. Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: When our Lord was here in the olden time Refrain First Line: He is just the same today Lyrics: 1. When our Lord was here in the olden time, As he went his earthly way, He would hear the cry of the humblest soul, But is he the same today? Chorus: He is just the same today, Yes, he's just the same today, For he hears and answers when we pray, He is just the same today! 2. To our burdened one by the weight of sin, O how often did he say, "Freely I forgive, go and sin no more, "But is he the same today? [Chorus] 3. Then they bro't their sick to the Master's feet, And he never said them nay, For he heal'd them all with his gracious touch, But is he the same today? [Chorus] 4. When with "one accord" his disciples prayed On that Pentecostal day, As he said, the Spirit upon them came, But is he the same today? [Chorus] 5. "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, And forever," doth it say In his holy word, and we do believe He is just the same today. [Chorus] Topics: Saviour Unchanging Used With Tune: [When our Lord was here in the olden time]

Christ's Coming

Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: When purple twilight gathers Lyrics: 1. When purple twilight gathers, And friendly stars appear, When day's long task is ended, And quiet time is here, I fold my hands and listen For I think that Christ may come. And I want him now at twilight, When my day's long task is done. 2. O glorious, happy promise, Most comforting and sweet: The "Lord himself descendeth, His saints together meet." The heav'nly trumpet soundeth, According to his word, We are "caught up in the glory, To be ever with the Lord." 3. So I'm watching and I'm waiting, Each moment of the day; It may be noon or evening When he calleth me away; It makes the day go faster, And the trials easier borne, When I'm thinking every minute Today the Lord may come. Used With Tune: [When purple twilight gathers]

Rejoicing Together

Author: Susan E. Gammons Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: A sower with weeping went forth to sow Lyrics: 1. A sower with weeping went forth to sow Went bearing the precious seed; He pass'd where the wayside vines droop'd low, Pass'd over the dewy mead. From early dawn till the stars came out, He scattered the golden grain, Alike on the hillside parch'd with drought, Alike on the fertile plain. 2. The seed soon sprung up which the sower cast; It grew both by night and day; And lo, e'er the harvest time had pass'd, A reaper strayed that way. He reaped the grain with a happy song; His sickle was keen and bright; Heavy laden with sheaves he passed along In the rosy, sunset light. 3. When the "Lord of the Harvest" shall come to receive And garner his ripened wheat, The sower and reaper together, their sheaves With rejoicing shall lay at his feet; Together shall enter the heav'nly rest, To sow and to reap no more; Together shall join in the song of the blest, For the weeping time will be o'er. Used With Tune: [A sower with weeping went forth to sow]

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