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We will not take what is not ours
Appears in 1 hymnal Used With Tune: 8TH COMMANDMENT
We will not take what is not ours
What Tidings Bring'st Us, Messenger?
Author: John Audelay Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: A babe is born of high nature Refrain First Line: What tidings bring'st us, messenger Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: [A babe is born of high nature] Text Sources: Burden and stanzas 1, 2, 3, 4: Trinity College, Cambridge, MS. 0.3.58; 15th century; stanza 5: Bodleian Library MS.
What Tidings Bring'st Us, Messenger?
When Jesus Came Our Way (An Experience Meeting at Capernaum)
Author: Rev. H. B. Townsend Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: A beggar blind, the truth I learned Refrain First Line: Poor sinners, we had waited long Lyrics: [Blind Man]
1 A beggar blind, the truth I learned,
When Jesus came my way;
He touched mine eyes, my sight returned,
I praise His name to-day.
Refrain:
Poor sinners, we had waited long,
Till Jesus came our way;
He saved our souls, we sing the song
Of triumph day by day.
[A Deaf Mute]
2 Both deaf and dumb—no sound I heard,
When Jesus came my way;
He pitied me and spake the word,
I hear and sing to-day. [Refrain]
[A Demoniac]
3 I was insane 'neath satan's yoke,
When Jesus came my way;
The Master's hand my bondage broke,
I stand here free today. [Refrain]
[One of the 5,000]
4 Hungry and faint I touched His feet,
When Jesus came my way;
He gave me Heaven's bread to eat,
I know His strength to-day. [Refrain]
[The Paralytic]
5 With palsy I was trembling long,
When Jesus came my way,
He found me weak, He made me strong,
I, too, rejoice to-day. [Refrain]
[A Leper]
6 A leprous man—outcast and sad,
When Jesus came my way;
He gave me health and made me glad,
I'm cleansed from sin to-day. [Refrain]
[Widow's Son from Nain]
7 A dead son I was borne by men,
When Jesus came my way;
He stopped the bier, I live again,
I now His will obey. [Refrain]
[All]
8 We all were lost in sin and shame,
When Jesus came our way;
He saved us! Bless His holy name,
His word we now obey. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [A beggar blind, the truth I learned]
When Jesus Came Our Way (An Experience Meeting at Capernaum)
When Jesus is passing by
Author: G. M. J. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A beggar sat by the great highway Refrain First Line: Jesus is passing by Used With Tune: [A beggar sat by the great highway]
When Jesus is passing by
We Do Say So
Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A better time is coming Refrain First Line: You don't say so? Topics: Temperance Used With Tune: [A better time is coming]
We Do Say So
When I'm With Him
Author: A. H. A. Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: A blessed fellowship my soul has found Refrain First Line: When I'm with Him, when I'm with Him Topics: Experience Christian Life; Fellowship; Invitation; Revival; Solos Used With Tune: [A blessed fellowship my soul has found] (Ackley)
When I'm With Him
Watch and Pray
Appears in 1,351 hymnals First Line: A charge to keep I have Refrain First Line: Then watch, watch and pray Used With Tune: [A charge to keep I have]
Watch and Pray
When All of God's Singers Meet
Author: U. S. L. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A City called Heaven with rapture so fair Refrain First Line: When all of God's singers meet ready to sing Used With Tune: [A City called Heaven with rapture so fair]
When All of God's Singers Meet
Welcome Table: Lenten Gospel Acclamation
Author: ICEL Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A clean heart create for me, O God Refrain First Line: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ Lyrics: Cantor:
Refrain:
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ,
praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ,
King of endless glory!
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Refrain/All:
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ,
praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ,
King of endless glory!
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
1 A clean heart create for me, O God;
give me back the joy of your salvation. [Refrain/All]
2 If today you hear his voice,
harden not your hearts. [Refrain/All] Used With Tune: [A clean heart create for me, O God]
Welcome Table: Lenten Gospel Acclamation
Wait for the Blessing
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: A cloud from the sea is rising Refrain First Line: We'll wait for the blessing that surely will come Used With Tune: [A cloud from the sea is rising]
Wait for the Blessing
When We See Jesus At Last
Author: Charles L. Towler Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A day is coming, it can't be far away Refrain First Line: Oh, what a day of rejoicing Used With Tune: [A day is coming, it can't be far away]
When We See Jesus At Last
When You and I Get Home
Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: A few more days for you and me Used With Tune: [A few more days for you and me]
When You and I Get Home
We Are Passing Away
Author: C. W. Ray Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A few more days or fleeting years Refrain First Line: We're passing away Used With Tune: [A few more days or fleeting years]
We Are Passing Away
When Jesus Comes
Author: R. B. Taylor Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: A few more years may pass away Refrain First Line: There'll come a day, a happy day Used With Tune: [A few more years may pass away]
When Jesus Comes
Will He Come?
Author: T. Corben, D.D. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A fond mother, weak and dying Refrain First Line: Will he come? will he come? Used With Tune: [A fond mother, weak and dying]
Will He Come?
Whiter than the Snow
Author: B. E. W. Meter: 8.8.8.8.10.9.10.9 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: A fount of cleansing flows so free Refrain First Line: Whiter than the snow, the beautiful snow Lyrics: 1 A fount of cleansing flows so free
From that blest mount of Calvary;
What virtue in this stream I see,
Its healing waters cover me.
Refrain:
Whiter than the snow, the beautiful snow,
Whiter than the snow He has made me;
Whiter than the snow, the beautiful snow,
Whiter than the snow He has made me.
2 My heart a crimson hue was stained,
No righteousness in me remained;
I could not stem sin’s rushing flow,
Till I was whiter than the snow. [Refrain]
3 ’Tis not by works lest one should boast,
But by the blessed Holy Ghost;
The cleansing blood, by faith I know,
Has made me whiter than the snow. [Refrain]
4 All glory to the Lord most high,
Who dwells in all the earth and sky;
Who brought redemption to the soul,
Prepared our home beyond life’s goal. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 51:7 Used With Tune: [A fount of cleansing flows so free] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Whiter_than_the_Snow); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (117); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (172)
Whiter than the Snow
Won't You Ask Him In?
Author: Nathan Kirk Griggs Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A Friend desires to call Refrain First Line: Won't you be at home when Jesus comes to you? Used With Tune: [A Friend desires to call]
Won't You Ask Him In?
Whom Having Not Seen, I Love
Author: Maud Frazer Appears in 28 hymnals First Line: A Friend have I who standeth near Refrain First Line: And He is preparing a place Used With Tune: [A Friend have I who standeth near]
Whom Having Not Seen, I Love
What He Has Done for Others
Author: T. H. Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: A full and free salvation the King provides for all Refrain First Line: For you, yes, for you! His promise is true Used With Tune: [A full and free salvation the King provides for all]
What He Has Done for Others
What Shall it Be?
Author: M. E. Bamford Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A glad New Year or a sad New Year Used With Tune: [A glad New Year or a sad New Year]
What Shall it Be?
Waves of Devotion
Author: B. E. W. Meter: 11.8.11.8 with refrain Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: A glorious blessing bestowed upon me Refrain First Line: The waves of devotion rebound in my soul Lyrics: 1 A glorious blessing bestowed upon me,
Salvation, the joy of my heart;
The theme of my song and forever shall be,
To me Thy rich graces impart.
Refrain:
The waves of devotion rebound in my soul,
And sparkle so bright in the sun;
I drink of that fountain, oh, glory, I’m whole!
My Eden on earth has begun.
2 Salvation, oh, glory! its rapture I feel—
A current of heavenly bliss;
My soul is delighted, I cannot conceal
The deep-seated joy I possess. [Refrain]
3 My pathway is bright as the cloudless noonday,
My peace like a river that flows;
Upon me such blessings are showered alway,
Which grace in profusion bestows. [Refrain]
4 More precious, more priceless, than rubies of earth
His fullness of infinite love;
Transported, communing with Jesus, what worth!
I’m feasting with Him from above. [Refrain] Topics: Worship Scripture: Psalm 35:9 Used With Tune: [A glorious blessing bestowed upon me] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Waves_of_Devotion); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (282); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (211); The Gospel Trumpet Compan
Waves of Devotion
We Shall See the King
Author: F. C. H. Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: A glorious time is coming when we all get home Refrain First Line: We shall see the King some day Lyrics: 1 A glorious time is coming when we all get home,
When we've crossed in safety o'er the billows foam,
When with the saints and angels there 'neath heaven's dome,
We shall see the beauty of the King some day.
Chorus:
We shall see the King some day,
We shall see the King some day,
When we meet to praise Him round the great white throne,
Hallelujah! we shall see the King some day.
2 We'll hear the shouts of joy that make all heaven ring,
We shall hear the songs of praise the ransomed sing,
We'll sing the mighty hosts that bow before the King,
We shall see the glory of the King some day. [Chorus]
3 We'll see the shining angels on that blissful shore,
We shall meet our loved ones who have gone before,
We'll dwell in joy supernal there for evermore,
Best of all, we know we'll see the King some day. [Chorus]
4 We'll faithful be to serve Him till our race is run,
Till thro' grace the battle's fought and vict'ry's won,
And we shall hear the welcome, "Faithful one, well done,"
Hallelujah! we shall see the King some day. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [A glorious time is coming when we all get home]
We Shall See the King
Why Will Ye Die?
Author: Edward Husband Appears in 16 hymnals First Line: A great Rock stands in a weary land Used With Tune: [A great Rock stands in a weary land]
Why Will Ye Die?
Why will ye die
Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: A great Rock stands in the barren land Refrain First Line: Then why will ye die, oh, why will ye die Lyrics: 1 A great rock stands in a barren land,
And the shadows fall on the parched sand,
And it calls to the traveler passing by,
“I will shelter thee here, continually.”
Then why will ye die, oh, why will ye die,
When the sheltering rock is standing nigh?
Oh, why will ye die, oh, why will ye die,
When the sheltering rock is standing nigh?
2 A great well lies in a weary land,
And its waters call over life’s rough strand;
For the great well is deep and hath waters rife,
Springing up into everlasting life.
Then why will ye die, oh, why will ye die,
When the great flowing well is lying nigh?
Oh, why will ye die, oh, why will ye die,
When the great flowing well is lying nigh?
3 A wide fold stands in a weary land,
And the sheep are straying on ev’ry hand;
And the Shepherd no wanderer turns away,
But he standeth and calleth them day after day.
Then why will ye die, oh, why will ye die,
When the welcoming fold is standing by?
Oh, why will ye die, oh, why will ye die,
When the welcoming fold is standing by?
4 A rough cross stands by a city wall,
Where the Savior dies out of love for all,
All the angels are telling the message blest,
And the way is now plain unto heav’nly rest.
Then why will ye die, oh, why will ye die,
When the blood-stainéd cross is standing night?
Oh, why will ye die, oh, why will ye die,
When the blood-stainéd cross is standing night? Topics: Christ Used With Tune: [A great Rock stands in the barren land]
Why will ye die
We'll Have a Home in Glory
Author: Ray Thompson Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A happy home awaits in glory Refrain First Line: A happy home of glory bright Used With Tune: [A happy home awaits in glory]
We'll Have a Home in Glory
Wonderful Love Is Flooding My Soul
Author: M. A. D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: A happy new feeling dwells within Refrain First Line: What wonderful love Used With Tune: [A happy new feeling dwells within]
Wonderful Love Is Flooding My Soul
When You Have Time
Author: E. A. H. Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: A home in heav'n you hope to gain Refrain First Line: Dear soul, when you have time Used With Tune: [A home in heav'n you hope to gain]
When You Have Time
We Will Praise Thee
Author: Mrs. C. H. M. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A hymn of humble, heartfelt thanks Refrain First Line: We will ever praise thee, we will ever bless thee Lyrics: 1 A hymn of humble, heartfelt thanks
To thee, O Lord, we bring;
Now tune our lips to grateful lays,
And help us while we sing.
Refrain:
We will ever praise thee, we will ever bless thee,
We will praise thee, we will bless thee,
We will magnify thy holy name forevermore;
For thy mercies and thy kindness
We will praise thy holy name.
2 Let ev’ry human heart rejoice,
The ransom price is paid;
The blood from out his riven side
Hath full atonement made. [Refrain]
3 From off the willows take thy harp,
And tune to loftier songs;
Sing praises to the Triune God,
To whom all praise belongs. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [A hymn of humble, heartfelt thanks]
We Will Praise Thee
We're Nearing the Golden Shore
Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A joyful song we'll sing today Refrain First Line: Then sing! rejoice and sing! Used With Tune: [A joyful song we'll sing today]
We're Nearing the Golden Shore
Will it Be One of You?
Author: Dr. Chas. B. Morrill Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A judgeship is vacant; the ermine awaits Used With Tune: [A judgeship is vacant; the ermine awaits]
Will it Be One of You?
With Body Bent
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: With body bent and spirit bound Topics: Afflictions/Trials; Epiphany and Ministry of Christ ; Jesus Christ Miracles of; Sickness and Healing Scripture: Luke 13:10-17 Used With Tune: A LA VENUE DE NOËL Text Sources: Women's Retreat 2004, Glen Memorial United Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia
With Body Bent
What Easter Brings
Author: Mrs. Emma Lent Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: A light in the sky that is golden and clear Refrain First Line: O Easter, glad Easter! We greet thee again Lyrics: 1 A light in the sky that is golden and clear,
A sound of glad bells falling sweet on the ear,
A thrill of a bird from a summer land come,
A joy in the heart, and a song in the home.
Refrain:
O Easter, glad Easter! We greet thee again,
And fain would forget all our sorrow and pain,
Gethsemane’s garden full well we have know’n,
But now we look up to a conqueror’s throne.
2 A perfume from roses and lilies full fair,
An anthem of praise ringing out on the air,
A balm to the hearts that by grief have been riv’n,
A key to the grave, and a promise of Heav’n. [Refrain]
3 Here pardon and peace for the heart we shall find,
And solace for sorrow, and strength for the mind,
For surely and surely our dead shall arise,
When th’last Easter morning gilds brightly the skies. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [A light in the sky that is golden and clear]
What Easter Brings
Wonderful Story, Infinite Love
Author: Annie L. Pinfold Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A little cot in Nazareth of old Used With Tune: [A little cot in Nazareth of old]
Wonderful Story, Infinite Love
What Sound Of Lofty Praise
Author: Isadore Gilbert Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: What sound of lofty praise is this Lyrics: 1 What sound of lofty praise is this,
Suffusing all the air?
What agony, what untold bliss,
Are meeting, striving there?
Earth’s last great shadow—endless life
On one same threshold stand;
Immortal peace—earth’s darkest grief,
Both call from distant land.
2 "God owns me, Mother!" thus he spake,
What rest, what radiant joy!
Peace, stormy soul! For his dear sake,
Be still—God owns my boy.
A strange, cold shadow comes and goes
In those clear star-like eyes;
Life flickers now, it faintly glows,
A voice calls, "Spirit, rise!"
3 Lift up your heads, ye golden gates—
Once more that sound of joy!
"God owns me, Mother: Jesus waits
To welcome home your boy."
Thy rest is glorious, brave child!
Thy triumph early won!
Thy soul’s young tempest soon was stilled;
Thou’rt waiting—we will come. Used With Tune: A LITTLE KINGDOM Text Sources: The Signet Ring by Joseph P. Webster (Chicago: Lyon & Healy, 1868)
What Sound Of Lofty Praise
When I Go Home
Author: Jennie Ree Appears in 19 hymnals First Line: A little while and then the summer Day Used With Tune: [A little while and then the summer Day]
When I Go Home
We shall see a light appear
Appears in 19 hymnals Used With Tune: A LITTLE WHILE AND YE SHALL SEE ME
We shall see a light appear
Wishing, Hoping, KNowing
Author: P. P. Bliss Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: A long time I wandered in darkness and sin Refrain First Line: I wished He were mine Used With Tune: [A long time I wandered in darkness and sin]
Wishing, Hoping, KNowing
Well, It's a New Day
Author: J. H. Miffleton Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A man can kill with a knife of steel Topics: Discipleship; Love; Peace Used With Tune: [A man can kill with a knife of steel]
Well, It's a New Day
Whispers of Love
Author: Mrs. Martha Burleson Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A message is ringing so sweet in my soul Refrain First Line: Whispers of love growing sweeter each day Used With Tune: [A message is ringing so sweet in my soul]
Whispers of Love
Who will Accept Him To-day
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A message of mercy, a message of love Refrain First Line: A message of mercy, a message of love Used With Tune: [A message of mercy, a message of love]
Who will Accept Him To-day
我神乃是大能堡壘 (A mighty Fortress is our God)
Author: Martin Luther Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: 我神乃是大能堡壘 Used With Tune: [A mighty fortress is our God]
我神乃是大能堡壘 (A mighty Fortress is our God)
We Shall Meet Him
Author: Thoro Harris Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A mighty King is coming soon Refrain First Line: We shall meet Him by and by Used With Tune: [A mighty King is coming soon]
We Shall Meet Him
When the Boys Come Marching Home
Author: J. B. C. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: A mother old and gray stood silently one day Refrain First Line: I want to join the shouting when the boys come marching home Used With Tune: [A mother old and gray stood silently one day]
When the Boys Come Marching Home
Where is My Child?
Author: F. G. Burroughs Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A mother's voice is calling in eager tones of love Refrain First Line: Where is my child today? Lyrics: 1 A mother's voice is calling in eager tones of love,
"Where is my child, oh, tell me, where doth my dear one rove?
His home he hath forsaken, - far out upon the wild
I fear his feet are straying - where is my darling child?
"Where is my child today?
Oh, help me search, I pray!
The day is now declining,
The western sky is gray.
Oh, help me find my child
Far out upon the wild,
Ere cruel storms o'ertake him,
Oh, help me find my child!"
2 A shepherd's voice is calling in accents loud and clear,
"Where is my sheep that wandered beyond my sheltered mear?
The crags are cold and barren, and evil lurketh there, -
Where is my lamb now straying far from my fold and care?
"Where is my lamb today?
Oh help me search, I pray!
The day is fast declining,
The western sky is gray;
Oh, help me find my sheep
Upon the barren steep,
Ere cruel storms o'ertake him,
Oh, help me save my sheep!"
3 A Father's voice is calling in tones of pard'ning grace,
"Where is my son? oh, bid him arise and seek my face!
For him I still am keeping the robe, the ring, the shoes, -
The bread for which he hungers I will not him refuse.
"Where is my son today,
From love and rest astray?
For him life's day is waning,
Death's wing o'ershades his way!
Oh, bid him seek his home,
And cease from me to roam:
His Father waits to meet him,
And bid him welcome home!" Used With Tune: [A mother's voice is calling in eager tones of love]
Where is My Child?
When the hand of God reaches down
Author: G. E. W. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A peace sweet and holy sweeps over my soul Refrain First Line: When the great hand of God reaches down Used With Tune: [A peace sweet and holy sweeps over my soul]
When the hand of God reaches down
When Morning Dawns
Author: A. H. A. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: A perfect day is coming by and by Refrain First Line: When morning dawns, farewell to ev'ry sorrow Topics: Heaven; Morning; Solos; Trust Used With Tune: [A perfect day is coming by and by] (Ackley)
When Morning Dawns
With Mother and Dad
Author: M. H. McK. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A picture I see so precious to me Refrain First Line: With mother and dad at home Used With Tune: [A picture I see so precious to me]
With Mother and Dad
When They Sing of "Home, Sweet Home"
Author: Herbert Buffum Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A pilgrim and a stranger here Refrain First Line: Home, home, sweet, sweet home Used With Tune: [A pilgrim and a stranger here]
When They Sing of "Home, Sweet Home"
Will You Give Your Boy?
Author: E. A. H. Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: A poor, fallen drunkard is dying today Refrain First Line: Shall it be your boy Used With Tune: [A poor, fallen drunkard is dying today]
Will You Give Your Boy?
When God held Out His Hand
Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A prodigal, lone, sick and poor Refrain First Line: Yes, God’s own hand, his blessed hand Lyrics: 1 A prodigal, lone, sick, and poor,
So weak that I could hardly stand,
I heard a knocking at the door,
And God held out to me his hand.
Refrain:
Yes, God’s own hand, his blessed hand,
Reached out to help a sinner stand;
I started for that better land,
When God held out to me his hand.
2 My life was like a vessel tossed
Upon some lonely ocean strand,
My strength was gone, and hope was lost,
When God held out to me his hand. [Refrain]
3 If I but to the end endure,
Some day before the throne I’ll stand,
For I received the promise sure,
When God held out to me his hand. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [A prodigal, lone, sick and poor]
When God held Out His Hand
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