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Now thanks be unto God

Author: Rev. J. B. Atchinson Hymnal: LL1881 #6 (1881) Person Name: Rev. J. B. Atchinson First Line: We thank thee, O our God Refrain First Line: We thank thee, Lord, and praise thy name Lyrics: 1 We thank thee, O our God, For Christ, thy blessed Son, Who, on the lifted cross, Our peace and pardon won. Chorus: We thank thee, Lord, and praise thy name, For Christ, thy blessed Son; Who on the Cross of blood and shame, Our peace and pardon won. 2 We thank thee for thy grace, Thy mercy, peace, and pow'r, So lovingly bestowed Each swiftly passing hour. [Chorus] 3 We thank thee for thy hand, Our falt'ring steps to guide; Oh, never let us stray One step from thee a aside. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [We thank thee, O our God]

I want to be a worker

Author: I. B. Hymnal: LL1881 #69 (1881) Person Name: I. B. First Line: I want to be a worker for the Lord Refrain First Line: I will work, I will pray Lyrics: 1 I want to be a worker for the Lord, I want to love and trust his holy word, I want to sing and pray, and be busy ev'ry day In the vineyard of the Lord. Chorus: I will work, I will pray, In the vineyard in the vineyard of the Lord, I will work, I will pray, I will labor ev'ry day In the vineyard of the Lord. 2 I want to be a worker ev'ry day, I want to lead the erring in the way That leads to heav'n above, where all is peace and love, In the kingdom of the Lord. [Chorus] 3 I want to be a worker strong and brave, I want to trust in Jesus' pow'r to save, All who will truly come, shall find a happy home, In the kingdom of the Lord. [Chorus] 4 I want to be a worker, help me Lord, To lead the lost and erring to thy word, That points to joys on high, where pleasures never die, In the kingdom of the Lord. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [I want to be a worker for the Lord]

Oh! 'tis wonderful

Author: E. A. Barnes Hymnal: LL1881 #17 (1881) Person Name: E. A. Barnes First Line: In the Gospel's sweet old story Refrain First Line: Oh, 'tis wonderful, wonderful Lyrics: 1 In the Gospel's sweet old story, Lo! I read its golden theme, How the Prince of life and glory, Came to suffer and redeem. Refrain: Oh, 'tis wonderful, wonderful, Yes, 'tis wonderful wonderful! Oh, 'tis wonderful, wonderful, The story of his love. 2 Sin its secret work was plying, Adding guilt with ev'ry day, Till I read that Christ in dying, Died to take my guilt away. [Refrain] 3 To his love I was a stranger, To his call I gave no heed, Till at last I saw my danger, Found the friend I stood in need. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [In the Gospel's sweet old story]

Thy light is come

Author: Rev. H. Bonar, D. D. Hymnal: LL1881 #115 (1881) Person Name: Rev. H. Bonar, D. D. First Line: Out of darkness into light Refrain First Line: Arise and shine; arise and shine Lyrics: 1 Out of darkness into light, Jesus calls the sons of sight; Out of midnight into day Jesus bids us come away. Chorus: Arise and shine; arise and shine: Arise, thy light is come, Arise and shine, Arise and shine. Thy glorious light is come. 2 From this world's alluring snares, From its perils and its cares, From its vanity and strife, Jesus beckons us to life. [Chorus] 3 From the vanities of youth, Into rest and love and truth. Into joy that never palls, Jesus in his mercy calls. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Out of darkness into light]

The Lord is my shepherd

Author: Fannie Chadwick Hymnal: LL1881 #108 (1881) Person Name: Fannie Chadwick First Line: The Lord is my shepherd, away then with care Refrain First Line: The Lord is my Shepherd; Away then with care Lyrics: 1 The Lord is my shepherd, away then with care, No want shall I know while his mercy I share; From pastures of plenty I'll gather my bread, And by the still waters, my feet shall be led. Chorus: The Lord is my Shepherd; Away then with care, No want shall I know, while his mercy I share, No want shall I know, while his mercy I share. 2 He never forsakes me, tho' often I stray, But gently reclaims me when tempted away; Thro' darkness and danger he guides me along, And tho' I am feeble, my shepherd is strong. [Chorus] 3 I know I must pass thro' the valley of death, But he will go with me, "Fear nothing," he saith; Thy rod and thy staff, precious Saviour, shall be, Strong help, and swift comfort, forever, for me. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord is my shepherd, away then with care]

Draw me closer to thee

Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman Hymnal: LL1881 #64 (1881) Person Name: Mrs. E. W. Chapman 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]

Jesus only

Author: G. T. Congreve Hymnal: LL1881 #37 (1881) Person Name: G. T. Congreve First Line: Shepherd, sweet and fair, and holy Lyrics: 1 Shepherd, sweet and fair, and holy, Hear, oh hear me while I pray, Let a child so weak and lowly, Be thy care in life's young day, Jesus only, Jesus only, Hear in pity, hear me pray. 2 When thy voice the stillness breaking, Seems to whisper soft to me; "Child of sin, the world forsaking; Take thy cross and follow Me." Jesus only, Jesus only, Give me grace to learn of Thee. 3 Grace to seek Thee as my Saviour. Grace to trust Thee as thy Friend, Grace to love Thee as my Father, And thy sweet commands attend, Jesus only, Jesus only, Now and ever--without end. Languages: English Tune Title: [Shepherd, sweet and fair, and holy]

There remaineth a rest

Author: Rev. W. F. Cosner Hymnal: LL1881 #106 (1881) Person Name: Rev. W. F. Cosner First Line: There remaineth a rest to the people of God Lyrics: 1 There remaineth a rest to the people of God, It is peaceful and holy, and sweet evermore, That our Saviour has bought with his own precious blood, And its fullness is known on the heavenly shore. Chorus: There remaineth a rest, There remaineth a rest, There remaineth a rest to the people of God, There remaineth a rest, There remaineth a rest, There remaineth a rest to the people of God. 2 There remaineth a rest to the people of God, Blessed rest which is found in the Saviour's embrace, Rest from sin, pain and sorrow, in the bright abode, When the saints shall with joy, see their dear Saviour's face. [Chorus] 3 There remaineth a rest to the people of God, Those who gain it shall never be weary again, Come, poor weary, one burdened with sin's heavy load, There is rest if you trust in the Lamb that was slain. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There remaineth a rest to the people of God]

Cheers me every day

Author: Frank M. Davis Hymnal: LL1881 #9 (1881) Person Name: Frank M. Davis First Line: The precious promise by Jesus giv'n Refrain First Line: Ev'ry day, Ev'ry day Lyrics: 1 The precious promise by Jesus giv'n, Cheers me ev'ry day, That rest is waiting for me in heav'n, Cheers me ev'ry day; On the sea and on the shore, Storms may beat or winds may roar, That my Saviour leads the way, Cheers me ev'ry day. Refrain: Ev'ry day, Ev'ry day, Cheers me ev'ry day. Ev'ry day, Ev'ry day, Cheers me ev'ry day. 2 The tho't that Jesus is ever near, Cheers me ev'ry day, Sustains me when all is dark and drear, Cheers me ev'ry day: All His tender love for me, Comes thro' mercy full and free, He, my comfort and my stay, Cheers me ev'ry day. [Refrain] 3 The grace I find in His words of life, Cheers me ev'ry day, The peace He brings to this world of strife Cheers me ev'ry day; I will love Him more and more, Till this fleeting life is o'er, For He is my life and way, Cheers me ev'ry day. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [The precious promise by Jesus giv'n]

Lead me, Saviour

Hymnal: LL1881 #128 (1881) Person Name: Frank M. Davis First Line: Saviour, lead me, lest I stray Refrain First Line: Lead me, lead me Lyrics: 1 Saviour, lead me, lest I stray, Gently lead me all the way; I am safe when by my side, I would in Thy love abide. Chorus: Lead me, lead me, Saviour lead me lest I stray; Gently down the stream of time, Lead me, Saviour all the way. 2 Thou, the refuge of my soul, When life's stormy billows roll, I am safe when Thou art nigh, All my hopes on Thee rely. [Chorus] 3 Saviour, lead me then at last, When the storm of life is past, To the land of endless day, Where all tears are wiped away. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Saviour, lead me, lest I stray]

Pascal

Author: Rev. C. F. Deems, D. D. Hymnal: LL1881 #73 (1881) Person Name: Rev. C. F. Deems, D. D. First Line: I shall not want, in deserts wild Lyrics: 1 I shall not want, in deserts wild Thou spreadst Thy table for thy child; While grace in streams for thirsting souls, Thro' earth and heav'n forever rolls. 2 I shall not want, my darkest night, Thy loving smile shall fill with light; While promises around me bloom, And cheer me with divine perfume. 3 I shall not want, Thy righteousness My soul shall clothe with glorious dress, My blood-washed robe shall be more fair, Than garments kings or angels wear. Languages: English Tune Title: PASCAL

Walking the sea

Author: J. P. Ellis Hymnal: LL1881 #20 (1881) Person Name: J. P. Ellis First Line: There's a light on the dark and surging deep Lyrics: 1 There's a light on the dark and surging deep, That shines when the loud winds roar; And the form of the Friend who does not sleep, Comes on from the other shore, Walking the sea, to you and to me; Keeping the light of us, e'er to befriend. Ever in sight of us, succor to lead, Walking the sea, Walking the sea. 2 There's a light in the depths of surging life. That shineth forever more; And the Friend who would stay all sin and strife, Is here from the other shore, Walking life's sea, to you and to me; Walking so carefully, seeking to find Ever so pray'fully, earnest and kind, Walking the sea, Waling the sea. 3 There's a light in the depths of Christian hearts That gleams on the crown before; And the Saviour, whose love a bliss imparts, Attends to the other shore, Walking life's sea, with you and with me; Keeping in reach of us, watching for all. Caring for each of us, lest we should fall, Walking the sea, Walking the sea. Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a light on the dark and surging deep]

Precious Spirit

Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Hymnal: LL1881 #12 (1881) Person Name: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth First Line: Lo, the zephyr, softly breathing Refrain First Line: Precious spirit! precious spirit! Lyrics: 1 Lo, the zephyr, softly breathing, Wakes the earth again; But the spirit, softly pleading, Stirs the hearts of men. Chorus: Precious spirit! precious spirit! Breathe on us today; Tender spirit! tender spirit! Leave us not, we pray. 2 Lo, the showers, gently falling, Buds and flowers bring; Thro' the gentle spirits calling, Hearts are made to sing. [Chorus] 3 Lo, the sunlight, softly beaming, Gives a hundred fold; But the graces of the spirit, yield the fruit untold. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Lo, the zephyr, softly breathing]

Christmas carol

Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Hymnal: LL1881 #79 (1881) Person Name: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth First Line: Go ye to the woodlands Refrain First Line: Carol, carol, carol Lyrics: 1 Go ye to the woodlands, Search the forest o'er, Bring of nature's treasures, Open all her store; Cull the brightest laurels, Gather box and pine, For the shrine of Jesus, Wreathe immortal twine. Chorus: Carol, carol, carol, O with voices gladsome, Carol forth his praises, Carol joyously! 2 Bring, O bring abundance, Loving hearts and hands, Make his house most glorious, Where his altar stands; See the Rose of Sharon, Fairest of the fair, Lily of the valleys, Stand in beauty there. [Chorus] 3 Bring, O bring the off'ring, Richer far than gold, Of a heartfelt service, With a love untold; Bearing incense, wafted, On the wings of praise, Songs of loud hosannas, In his temple raise. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Go ye to the woodlands]

Look on me

Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Hymnal: LL1881 #83 (1881) Person Name: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth 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]

This I did for thee

Hymnal: LL1881 #41 (1881) Person Name: Dr. A. B. Everett First Line: I gave my life for thee Lyrics: 1 I gave my life for thee, My precious blood I shed, That thou might'st ransomed be, And quickened from the dead. I gave my life for thee; What hast thou given for me? I gave my life for thee; What hast thou given for me? 2 My Father's house of light, My rainbow circled throne I left for earthly night, For wanderings sad and lone, I left it all for thee; Hast thou left aught for me? I left it all for thee Hast thou left aught for me? 3 I suffered much for thee, More than my tongue can tell, Of bitterest agony, Thee to preserve from hell, I suffered much for thee; What doest thou for me? I suffered much for thee; What doest thou for me? Languages: English Tune Title: [I gave my life for thee]

Ross

Hymnal: LL1881 #127 (1881) Person Name: Dr. A. B. Everett 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

Virginia

Hymnal: LL1881 #61 (1881) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: N. E. Everett First Line: When musing sorrow weeps the past Lyrics: 1 When musing sorrow weeps the past, And mourns the present pain, 'Tis sweet to think of peace at last, And feel that death is gain. 2 'Tis not that murm'ring tho'ts arise, And dreads a Father's will; 'Tis not that meek submission flies, And would not suffer still; 3 It is that heav'n born faith surveys, The path that leads to light, And longs her eagle plumes to raise, And lose herself in sight; Languages: English Tune Title: VIRGINIA

Open the beautiful gates

Author: Arthur W. French Hymnal: LL1881 #18 (1881) Person Name: Arthur W. French First Line: There is a beautiful story Lyrics: 1 There is a beautiful story, That when earth's pilgrims get home, To the bright mansions in glory, No more to wander or roam; Be they so humble or lowly, Yet a sweet welcome awaits, This the grand song of the holy, Open the beautiful gates, This the grand song of the holy, Open the beautiful gates. Chorus: Open the beautiful gates, Here is a wand'rer that waits, Weary and cold, Out of the fold, Open the beautiful gates. 2 Lov'd ones are leaving us ever, Fading from you and from me, And the dear faces we never, Here in this earth-borne shall see; Heaven's bright sunlight is falling, Over the lov'd one that waits, Angelic voices still calling, Open the beautiful gates, Angelic voices still calling, Open the beautiful gates. [Chorus] 3 Wearily here we now wander, Over the troublesome way, Looking with glad eyes up yonder, To that fair realm of bright day; Keeping the sweetest foreknowing, Of all the bliss that awaits, Hearing this song in our going, Open the beautiful gates, Hearing this song in our going, Open the beautiful gates. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There is a beautiful story]

Rest is coming

Author: C. H. Gabriel Hymnal: LL1881 #7 (1881) Person Name: C. H. Gabriel 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]

Home Beyond, By and By

Author: Chas. H. Gabriel Hymnal: LL1881 #10 (1881) Person Name: Chas. H. Gabriel First Line: There's a home in heav'n for me Refrain First Line: Home beyond, Home beyond Lyrics: 1 There's a home in heav'n for me, By and by, by and by, Where my Saviour I shall see, By and by And among that ransom'd choir, With my bright and golden lyre, I shall sing and never tire, By and by. Chorus: Home beyond, Home beyond, With the ransom'd bright and fair, By and by, Home beyond by and by, Hallelujah, I'll be there, by and by. 2 In that city of the blest, By and by, by and by, I shall know eternal rest, By and by With my Saviour on that shore, I shall sorrow nevermore, For all weeping shall be o'er By and by. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a home in heav'n for me]

Marching, marching on

Author: Chas. H. Gabriel Hymnal: LL1881 #28 (1881) Person Name: Chas. H. Gabriel First Line: Marching bravely on Refrain First Line: Marching, marching, steady, firm, and bold Lyrics: 1 Marching bravely on, To the coming dawn, When the Right shall rule over all Wrong, When the Saviour's name, All men shall proclaim. And his love shall be their daily song. Chorus: Marching, marching, steady, firm and bold, Marching, marching to the upper fold, Marching, marching, Never faint or weary, Singing loud the glorious song of old. 2 Armor shining bright, Hearts fill'd with delight, We will weary not, neither will yield, At our Captain's will, We the ranks will fill, And will meet the foe upon the field. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Marching bravely on]

Drink and live

Author: C. H. Gabriel Hymnal: LL1881 #42 (1881) Person Name: C. H. Gabriel First Line: Come unto me, whoever is thirsty Refrain First Line: Come all ye thirsty, drink ye and live Lyrics: 1 Come unto me, whoever is thirsty, Drink from the fountain flowing for thee Fountain of gladness, life everlasting, Forth from the throne 'tis flowing so free. Chorus: Come all ye thirsty, drink ye and live, Jesus the water freely will give; Life everlasting, drink to your soul, Drink of the water, drink and be whole. 2 Hark, to the invitation God gives you, Drink and ye shall be thirsty no more, Come, lest ye perish, why are we waiting? Come, oh ye weary, thirsty and poor. [Chorus] 3 Come, whosoever will, to the fountain, Come without money, come ye and drink; Jesus invites you, why do ye tarry? 'Tis but a step from you to the brink. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Come unto me, whoever is thirsty]

I can never pay the debt I owe

Hymnal: LL1881 #82 (1881) Person Name: Chas. H. Gabriel First Line: I never can pay the debt I owe Refrain First Line: I never can pay the debt I owe Lyrics: 1 I never can pay the debt I owe, To my blest, redeeming Lord, Who suffered and died, His love to show, And fulfill his sacred word. Chorus: I never can pay the debt I owe, But this, bless God I'll do, I'll serve him while here on earth below, And prove that my soul is true. 2 I never can pay the debt I owe, For the blood He shed for me, For sorrow and pain, for grief and woe, He endured upon the tree. [Chorus] 3 I never can pay the debt I owe, For his love, his care and pain, He suffered himself on earth to know, My poor dying soul to gain. [Chorus] 4 I never can pay the debt I owe, Blessed Master pity me, Thy mercy on me once more bestow, In a blessing full and free. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [I never can pay the debt I owe]

Who will go?

Hymnal: LL1881 #88 (1881) Person Name: Chas. H. Gabriel First Line: Hark! the voice of Jesus, crying Refrain First Line: Hark! the voice of Jesus, crying Lyrics: 1 Hark! the voice of Jesus, crying, Who will go and work today? Fields are white and harvest waiting, Who will bear the sheaves away. Loud and long the Master calleth, Rich rewards he offers free, Who will answer, gladly saying, "Here am I, send me, send me." Chorus: Hark! the voice of Jesus, crying, Who will go and work today? Fields are white and harvest waiting, Who will bear the sheaves away. 2 If you can not cross the ocean, And the heathen lands explore, You can find the heathen nearer, You can help them at your door. If you cannot give your thousands, You can give the widow's mite, And the least you give for Jesus, Will be precious in his sight. [Chorus] 3 Let none bear you idly saying, "There is nothing I can do, "While the souls of men are dying, And the Master calls for you. Take the task he gives you gladly, Let his words your pleasures be, Answer quickly when he calleth, "Here am I, send me, send me." [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Hark! the voice of Jesus, crying]

I am on my way

Hymnal: LL1881 #89 (1881) Person Name: Chas. H. Gabriel First Line: On Jordan's stormy banks I stand Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, And cast a wishful eye, To Canaan's fair and happy land, Where my possessions lie. Chorus: I am on my way, In the way our fathers trod, I am on my way, To my happy home with God. 2 O'er all those wide extended plains, Shines one eternal day; There God, the Son, forever reigns, And scatters night away. [Chorus] 3 No chilling winds nor pois'nous breath Can reach that healthful shore; Sickness and sorrow pain and death, Are felt and feared no more. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [On Jordan's stormy banks I stand]

No night in heaven

Author: Chas. H. Gabriel Hymnal: LL1881 #134 (1881) Person Name: Chas. H. Gabriel First Line: There is no night in heav'n above Refrain First Line: No night in that land where the angels stay Lyrics: 1 There is no night in heav'n above, No grief, no toil, no pain; And blood-washed souls who reach that land, Shall never sigh again. Chorus: No night in that land where the angels stay, No sorrow or sighing can darken the day, There is my home, there is my home, There with my Saviour forever, There is my home, there is my home. 2 There, storms of sorrow never come, They all have pass'd away; The Saviour's there, that is His home, He wipes all tears away. [Chorus] 3 There, we may meet those gone before And blood-washed garments wear; With Jesus dwell forevermore, And shine forever there. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There is no night in heav'n above]

Stand by the school

Hymnal: LL1881 #38 (1881) Person Name: Rev. A. A. Graley First Line: Let us work for the school with our hearts and our hands Refrain First Line: Rally, then, rally then, stand by the school Lyrics: 1 Let us work for the school with our hearts and our hands, Let it never, no, never decline; For its praises are sung by the good in all lands, That are bless'd with the Gospel divine. Chorus: Rally, then, rally, then, stand by the school; Why should it languish and die! Rally, then, rally, then, stand by the school; Why should it languish and die? 2 Now the sunshine of favor illumines its path, And the Church spreads above it her wing; 'Tis a source of her weal, 'tis a source of her worth, And a gem in the crown of her King. [Chorus] 3 There are thousands now singing and shining above, There are thousands now toiling below, Who were melted and won by Immanuel's love, As they heard in the school, of his woe. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Let us work for the school with our hearts and our hands]

The old and the new

Author: A. A. G. Hymnal: LL1881 #92 (1881) Person Name: A. A. G. First Line: The Old, Old Year with its joys and its sorrows Refrain First Line: Farewell, Old Year, thou canst no longer stay Lyrics: 1 The Old, Old Year with its joys and its sorrows, Its cloudy to-day and its sunny to-morrow, The songs that we sung, and the tears that we shed, The pleasant, the painful, like shadows have fled; The pleasant, the painful, like shadows have fled. Chorus: Farewell, Old Year, thou canst no longer stay; With silent tread we see thee pass away. But as thou departest, our song shall be, Father, mother, sister, brother, A happy New Year to thee, to thee, A happy New Year to thee. 2 The sweet Spring flow'rs, and the Summer's gay blooming, Rejoicing the heart, and the wildwood perfuming, The Autumn's ripe fruits, and the Winter so drear, Were footprints of Love as it walk'd with the Year. Were footprints of Love as it walk'd with the Year. [Chorus] We'll grateful be for the care of the father, As gladsome and gay in the dear home we gather; And tendrills, the strongest that love ever knew, Shall cling round the mother so tender and true; Shall cling round the mother so tender and true. [Chorus] 4 We'll guard the heart-loving sister and brother, Lest some jealous for our affection may smother; Our pathway will yield both its thorns and its flowers, But love burning brightly shall ever be ours. But love burning brightly shall ever be ours. 5 Farewell, Old Year, with thy joys and thy sorrows, Thy frowning to-days and thy smiling to-morrows; Thy mission is ended, and empty thy throne, We'll crown the New Year with its future unknown: We'll crown the New Year with its future unknown. Languages: English Tune Title: [The Old, Old Year with its joys and its sorrows]

I bring my sins to thee

Author: Havergal Hymnal: LL1881 #54 (1881) Person Name: Havergal Lyrics: 1 I bring my sins to thee, The sins I cannot count, That all may cleansed be, In thy once opened fount. I bring them, Saviour, all to thee, The burden is too great for me, I bring them, Saviour, all to thee, The burden is too great for me. 2 My heart to thee I bring, The heart I cannot read, A faithless wand'ring thing, An evil heart indeed. I bring it, Saviour now to thee, That fixed and faithful it may be, I bring it, Saviour now to thee, That fixed and faithful it may be. 3 My life I bring to thee, I would not be my own; O, Saviour, let me be Thine, ever thine, alone. My heart, my life, my all, I bring, To thee, my Saviour and my King, My heart, my life, my all, I bring, To thee, my Saviour and my King. Languages: English Tune Title: [I bring my sins to thee]

Take up the cross

Author: Rev. E. A. Hoffman Hymnal: LL1881 #16 (1881) Person Name: Rev. E. A. Hoffman First Line: They who would be my disciples Refrain First Line: Then patiently bear the cross Lyrics: 1 They who would be my disciples, Must patiently bear the cross, Leaving the world behind them, Counting it all but dross. Chorus: Then patiently bear the cross, Thou soon shalt lay it down, And wear, among the ransom'd, A shining golden crown. 2 They who would share in my glory, Must follow where'er I go, Bearing with joy the burdens, Laid on them here below. [Chorus] 3 They who would enter yon portal, Where cometh no stain or dross, Must walk in the way of denial, And cheerfully bear the cross. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [They who would be my disciples]

Down at the cross

Author: E. A. Hoffman Hymnal: LL1881 #31 (1881) Person Name: E. A. Hoffman First Line: Down at the cross where the Saviour died Refrain First Line: Down at the cross, down at the cross Lyrics: 1 Down at the cross where the Saviour died, Down where for cleansing from sin I cried, There to my heart was the blood applied; Glory, glory, glory to his name. Chorus: Down at the cross, down at the cross, Down at the cross where the Saviour died. There to my heart was the blood applied; Glory, glory, glory to his name. 2 I am so wondrously saved from sin, Jesus so sweetly abides within, Saves me each moment, and keeps me clean; Glory, glory, glory to his name. [Chorus] 3 Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin, I am so glad I have entered in, There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean; Glory, glory, glory to his name. [Chorus] 4 Come to this fountain so rich and sweet, Humble thy soul at the Saviour's feet, Plunge in today and be made complete; Glory glory, glory to his name. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Down at the cross where the Saviour died]

We three kings of Orient are

Author: J. H. Hopkins, Jr. Hymnal: LL1881 #121 (1881) Person Name: J. H. Hopkins, Jr. Refrain First Line: Oh, star of wonder, star of night Lyrics: 1 We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, Moor and mountain, Following yonder star. Chorus: Oh, star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, Still proceeding, Guide us to the perfect Light. 2 Born a King on Bethlehem's plain, Gold I bring to crown him again, King for ever, Ceasing never, Over us all to reign. [Chorus] 3 Frankincense to offer have I, Incense owns a deity nigh, Pray'r and praising, All men raising, Worship him, God on high. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [We three kings of Orient are]

Working for Jesus

Author: Chas. W. Hubner Hymnal: LL1881 #29 (1881) Person Name: Chas. W. Hubner First Line: Work for Jesus, Work for Jesus Refrain First Line: Little children, work for Jesus Lyrics: 1 Work for Jesus, Work for Jesus, Little hands and little feet, At the hearth and in the street. Little children, work for Jesus, Work for Jesus, work for Jesus. 2 Work for Jesus, Work for Jesus, Hearts in unison should beat, In this purpose blest and sweet, Little children, work for Jesus, Work for Jesus, work for Jesus. 3 Work for Jesus, Work for Jesus, Bravely toil and dangers meet, God will shield you from defeat. Little children, work for Jesus, Work for Jesus, work for Jesus. Languages: English Tune Title: [Work for Jesus, Work for Jesus]

Better further on

Hymnal: LL1881 #112 (1881) Person Name: Asa Hull 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]

Only waiting

Author: W. G. Irvin Hymnal: LL1881 #70 (1881) Person Name: W. G. Irvin First Line: I am waiting for the morning Refrain First Line: I am waiting, only waiting Lyrics: 1 I am waiting for the morning Of the blessed day to dawn, When the sorrow and the sadness Of this fearful life are gone. Chorus: I am waiting, only waiting, Till this weary life is o'er, Only waiting for my welcome, From my Saviour on the other shore. 2 I am waiting, worn and weary, With the battle and the strife, Hoping, when the war has ended, To receive a crown of life. [Chorus] 3 Waiting, hoping, trusting ever, For a home of boundless love, Like a pilgrim looking forward, To the land of bliss above. [Chorus] 4 Waiting for the sun to cheer me With his pure, unmingled light, Waiting for the saints to greet me, In their robes of spotless white. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [I am waiting for the morning]

Welcome, Christmas!

Author: Earnest Johnson Hymnal: LL1881 #104 (1881) Person Name: Earnest Johnson First Line: Welcome, Christmas, welcome here Refrain First Line: Merry, merry Christmas, welcome here! Lyrics: 1 Welcome, Christmas, welcome here, Happiest season of the year! Fires are blazing, thee to greet, Friends long sever'd joyful meet; Brothers, sisters, circle round, Loud is laughter's joyous sound, For we love, we love to see, All the children welcome thee. Refrain: Merry, merry Christmas, welcome here! Welcome, welcome, welcome here! Merry, merry Christmas, Merry, merry Christmas, Merry, merry Christmas, welcome here. 2 Welcome, Christmas, for thy voice, Calls upon us to rejoice, Not with idle, foolish mirth, Born and perishing on earth, Far be that ungrateful tho't, Ours are mercies dearly bought, Dearly bought, but freely giv'n, By the Lord of earth and heav'n. [Refrain] 3 Fix we, then, on Christ our eye, May we feel the Saviour nigh, May we meet around the board, All rejoiceing in the Lord; Be the Babe of Bethlehem near, May his smile the season cheer, And each gladdened heart and tongue, Join the angel's Christmas song. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Welcome, Christmas, welcome here]

Ring, Joy-bells, ring!

Author: Mrs. Mary E. Kail Hymnal: LL1881 #15 (1881) Person Name: Mrs. Mary E. Kail First Line: Morn is breaking o'er the hills Refrain First Line: Ring, Ring, joybells ring! Lyrics: 1 Morn is breaking o'er the hills, Sweetly sing the little rills 'Tis the blessed Sabbath day, We'll to Sabbath School away. Chorus: Ring, Ring, joybells ring! Little brooklets sweetly sing; Echo softly hill and dale, Echo, echo, smiling vale. 2 All around the sky is bright, Fill'd with waves of golden light; Flow'rs unfold their petals fair, Birds are chanting in the air. [Chorus] 3 Oh! how thankful we should be For the beauty we can see: For the friends we love so dear, For a Saviour ever near. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Morn is breaking o'er the hills]

Remember, Jesus leads

Hymnal: LL1881 #34 (1881) Person Name: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick First Line: Ye followers of Christ, go forth Refrain First Line: Remember, remember Lyrics: 1 Ye followers of Christ, go forth, Your Master's call obey; Stay not till all the tribes of earth Shall own his sov'reign sway; Go, seek the souls that erring stray, For them a Saviour pleads, And while you keep the narrow way, Remember, Jesus leads. Chorus: Remember, remember, Remember, Jesus leads; Who trust in him are blest, He leads to perfect rest; Oh, remember Jesus leads. 2 His faithful ones who ever strive, His righteous cause to win, Shall see their Master's work revive, His vict'ry over sin. A fallen world in darkness lies, Each to the rescue speeds, Tho' foes on ev'ry side arise, Remember, Jesus leads. [Chorus] 3 Go up against sin's fortress walls, Go in the strength of grace, And if a standard bearer falls, Then you must take his place. Oh, tell his love that cannot fail, Make known his glorious deeds, And tho' you walk thro' death's dark vale, Remember, Jesus leads. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Ye followers of Christ, go forth]

God wants the boys and girls

Author: Rev. J. E. Kittredge, Genesee, N. Y. Hymnal: LL1881 #122 (1881) Person Name: Rev. J. E. Kittredge, Genesee, N. Y. First Line: God wants the boys, the merry, merry boys Lyrics: 1 God wants the boys, the merry, merry boys, The noisy boys, the funny boys, The thoughtless boys. God wants the boys with all their joys, That he as gold may make them pure, And teach them trials to endure, His heroes brave, He'll have them be, Fighting for truth and purity. God wants the boys, God wants the boys. 2 God wants the girls, the happy-hearted girls, The loving girls, the best of girls, The worst of girls-- God wants to make the girls His pearls, And so reflect His holy face, And bring to mind His wondrous grace, That beautiful, The world may be, And filled with love and purity. God wants the girls, God wants the girls. Languages: English Tune Title: [God wants the boys, the merry, merry boys]

Oh, how I love Jesus!

Hymnal: LL1881 #39 (1881) Person Name: E. Laroche 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?]

Praise him and magnify him forever

Hymnal: LL1881 #141 (1881) Person Name: Emilius Laroche First Line: O all ye Works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord Lyrics: 1 O all ye Works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord; praise him, and magnify him forever. O ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord! praise him, and magnify him forever. 2 O ye Heavens, bless ye the Lord; praise him, and magnify him forever. O ye Mountains and Hills, bless ye the Lord; praise him, and magnify him forever. 3 O ye Children of men, bless ye the Lord; praise him, and magnify him forever. O let Israel bless the Lord; praise him, and magnify him forever. 4 O ye Servants of the Lord, bless ye the Lord; praise him, and magnify him forever. O ye holy and humble men of heart, bless ye the Lord; praise him, and magnify him forever. 5 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: [O all ye Works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord]

Striving to enter in

Author: Eden R. Latta Hymnal: LL1881 #23 (1881) Person Name: Eden R. Latta First Line: Striving to follow Jesus Refrain First Line: Striving, striving Lyrics: 1 Striving to follow Jesus, Even as He hath said; Keeping the narrow pathway; Going where He hath led! Refrain: Striving, Striving, Striving a crown to win; Striving, striving, striving to enter in. 2 Striving to follow Jesus, Even thro' good and ill; Heeding his precious counsels, Doing his holy will. [Refrain] 3 Striving to follow Jesus, Even with willing feet; Feeling his blessed guidance, Hearing his voice so sweet. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Striving to follow Jesus]

Peace at last

Author: Eden R. Latta Hymnal: LL1881 #60 (1881) Person Name: Eden R. Latta 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]

Bear ye one another's burdens

Author: E. R. Latta Hymnal: LL1881 #98 (1881) Person Name: E. R. Latta 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]

My ain countrie

Author: Miss M. A. Lee Hymnal: LL1881 #125 (1881) Person Name: Miss M. A. Lee First Line: I am far frae my hame, an' I'm weary aftenwhiles Lyrics: 1 I am far frae my hame, an' I'm weary aftenwhiles, For the lang'd-for-hame-bringing, an' my Father's welcome smiles, I'll ne'er be fu' content, until my een do see The gow den gates of heav'n, an' my ain countrie. The earth is fleck'd wi' flow'rs, mony-tinted-fresh and gay; The birdies warble blithely, for my Father made them sae; But these sichts an' these soun's wil as naething be to me, When I hear the angels singing in my ain countrie. 2 I've his gude word of promise, that, some gladsome day, the King, To his ain royal palace, his banished hame will bring Wi' een' an' wi' heart running owre we shall see "The King in his beauty," an' our ain countrie. My sins hae been mony, and my sorrows hae been sair; But there they'll never vex me, nor be remembered mair, For his bluid hath made me white, and his hand shall dry my e'e, When he brings me hame at last to my ain countrie. Languages: English Tune Title: [I am far frae my hame, an' I'm weary aftenwhiles]

O, when shall I see Jesus?

Author: Rev. W. M. Leftwich, D. D. Hymnal: LL1881 #49 (1881) Person Name: Rev. W. M. Leftwich, D. D. First Line: O, when shall I see Jesus Refrain First Line: Christ is all the world to me Lyrics: 1 O, when shall I see Jesus, And reign with him above; And drink the flowing fountain, Of everlasting love? Refrain: Christ is all the world to me, And his glory I shall see; And before I'd leave my Saviour, I'd lay me down and die. 2 When shall I be delivered From this vain world of sin, And with my blessed Jesus, Drink endless pleasure in? [Refrain] 3 Whene'er you meet with troubles And trials on your way, O, cast your care on Jesus, And don't forget to pray. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [O, when shall I see Jesus]

One by one

Author: Mrs. Loula K. Rogers Hymnal: LL1881 #90 (1881) Person Name: Mrs. Loula K. Rogers First Line: They're gathering homeward from ev'ry land Refrain First Line: Gath'ring home, gath'ring home Lyrics: 1 They're gathering homeward from ev'ry land, One by one, one by one; As weary, their feet touch the shining strand; Yes, one by one. Their brows are enclosed in a golden crown; Their travel-stained garments are all laid down, And clothed in white raiment, they rest in the mead Where Jesus doth love his saints to lead. Chorus: Gath'ring home, gath'ring home, Crossing the river one by one; Gath'ring home, gath'ring home; Yes, one by one. 2 Ere resting they pass thro' the toil and strife, One by one, one by one; Thro' waters of death ere they enter life; Yes, one by one. To come are the floods of the river still, While wending their way to the heav'nly hill, To others the waves o'erflow fiercely and wild, But rest will be giv'n the undefiled. [Chorus] 3 And we, too, shall come to the riverside, One by one, one by one; We're nearer its waters each eventide: Yes, one by one. We hear the great roar of death's chilly stream, Ever and anon thro' life's fev'rish dream, But Jesus will point out the bright, silv'ry strand, And lead us thro' storms to peaceful land. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [They're gathering homeward from ev'ry land]

Show thy mercy unto me

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: LL1881 #4 (1881) Person Name: Rev. J. H. Martin First Line: Thee I seek, O gracious Saviour Refrain First Line: Unto me, O, blessed Jesus Lyrics: 1 Thee I seek, O gracious Saviour, Unto thee for mercy cry, Thou art full of love compassion, Guilty, wretched, weak am I. Refrain: Unto me, O, blessed Jesus, Show thy mercy unto me; Unto me, Unto me, Show thy mercy unto me. 2 I am sinful, vile, polluted, All unworthy of thy love, Grant me pardon and salvation, From thy throne of grace above. [Refrain] 3 View me, Lord, with tender pity, Be thou merciful to me, Wash me in thy cleansing fountain, From my burden set me free. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Thee I seek, O gracious Saviour]

Joy and praise

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: LL1881 #13 (1881) Person Name: Rev. J. H. Martin First Line: There's a song of joy and praise Refrain First Line: Heavenly anthem, heavenly anthem Lyrics: 1 There's a song of joy and praise, In the shining courts above, Which the ransom'd ever raise, For redeeming grace and love. Chorus: Heavenly anthem, heavenly anthem, Sung by ransom'd souls above, Loud the chorus, Loud the chorus, Unto Jesus and His love. 2 Heavenly music, heavenly music, Sung by ransom'd souls above, Loud the chorus, loud the chorus, Unto Jesus and His love. [Chorus] 3 Day and night they sweetly sing, Glad hosannas unto God, Hallelujahs to the King, Who has bought them with His blood. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a song of joy and praise]

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