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God's Great Refrain

Author: Alice J. Nichols Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Listen to the wondrous music Lyrics: 1 Listen to the wondrous music Ringing down the ages long, ’Tis the voice of great Jehovah Breaking forth in mighty song, Singing of His Christ our king, Who should come in lowly birth, And with truth and righteousness Reign and rule in all the earth. 2 Persecution met His prophets, Sword and dungeon, pain and stress; Prisoned, slain was His forerunner Preaching forth in righteousness; Mocked and scourged and crucified Was His promised Christ, our king, Yet thro’ all the rage and scorn Hear the song of triumph ring. 3 Onward, onward, His dominion Swept the earth with mighty flood, Naught could hinder its sure triumph, Heroes’ fires nor martyrs’ blood; Ever gleamed the cross more bright, Still more glorious grew the King, As from age to age glad souls Heard the song of triumph ring. 4 Unto every tribe and nation Speed the heralds of the cross, Finding joy in tribulation, Counting all for Him but loss; Heathen hearts a Savior find, All the isles proclaim Him king, Yea, in every land and race Hear the song of triumph ring. 5 Mighty God, Thy voice clear ringing Reaches to earth’s farthest shore; Dare hearts still deny Thee welcome? Dare they fail Christ to adore? God eternal, let Thy song Still in heav’nly cadence ring, Till each heart the Christ confess, And, adoring, crown Him king. Used With Tune: POZZUOLI Text Sources: Great Revival Hymns No. 2 by Homer A. Rodeheaver and Bentley D. Ackley (Chicago: Rodeheaver Company, 1913)

Lofty Hills Of Moab

Author: M. Lowrie Hofford Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: From the lofty hills of Moab Lyrics: 1 From the lofty hills of Moab, Where thy weary feet shall stand, Thou shalt look across the Jordan, And behold the promised land; The land of milk and honey, Fertile land of corn and wine, The land of springs and fountains, ’Tis the land that shall be thine. 2 From the lofty hills of Moab, Thou shalt view the prospect o’er, ’Tis the land the Lord shall give thee, And ’tis thine forevermore; And tho’ thy eyes be dazzled With the splendor of the sight, Thy heart shall turn with rapture, To the scene of pure delight. 3 From the lofty hills of Moab, It is sweet indeed to rise To the higher land of promise, To the Canaan of the skies; The land of heavenly glory, Land of beauty all divine, The land of many mansions, That forever shall be thine. Used With Tune: ZARAGOZA Text Sources: Joyful Lays, by Robert Lowry and W. Howard Doane (New York: Biglow & Main, 1884)

Christ Is Risen

Author: Anonymous Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Christ is risen, tell the story Lyrics: 1 Christ is risen, tell the story, Shout the tidings far and wide! He who left His home in glory, And for us was crucified. Make it plain that all may read, Christ the Lord has ris’n indeed; Make it plain that all may read, Christ the Lord has ris’n indeed. 2 Christ is risen in the morning Of that bright and happy day; His disciples, at the dawning, Found the stone was rolled away. From the tomb in haste they speed, Saying "Christ is ris’n indeed"; From the tomb in haste they speed, Saying "Christ is ris’n indeed." 3 Christ is risen, tell the story: He who lived in Galilee Has ascended, and in glory Intercedes for you and me. Glorious tidings which we read, Christ the Lord is ris’n indeed. Glorious tidings which we read, Christ the Lord is ris’n indeed. 4 Christ is risen, lift your voices! Sound the tidings all abroad While the host of Heav’n rejoices, O’er the risen Son of God. Let all earth the message heed: Christ the Lord is ris’n indeed; Let all earth the message heed: Christ the Lord is ris’n indeed. Used With Tune: VENDÉE Text Sources: Gospel Songs and Hymns No. 1 by George B. Holsinger (Bridgewater, VA: Brethren Publishing House, 1898)

Christmas Time

Author: Anonymous Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: The bells of time ring out the chime Refrain First Line: Joyful be, ’tis Christmas time! Lyrics: 1 The bells of time ring out the chime, Of merry, merry greeting, And o’er the earth, in joyous mirth, All hearts with love are beating. Refrain: Joyful be, ’tis Christmas time! Merry, merry, Christmas time! Joyful be, ’tis Christmas time! Merry, merry, merry Christmas time! 2 In Heaven far, the blessèd star Of Bethlehem shines o’er us; And once again, "Good will to men!" Floats from the angel chorus. [Refrain] 3 The earth and air all seemed to share The olden Christmas glory; And now once more, glad hearts tell o’er Christ’s sweet and wondrous story. [Refrain] 4 So let us raise to Him our praise, Whose love still hovers o’er us; And sing again, "Good will to men!" With Heaven’s angel chorus. [Refrain] Used With Tune: TA'IZZ Text Sources: Glorious Things in Sacred Song by Tullius C. O'Kane (Delaware, OH: T. C. O'Kane, 1886)

Heavenly Father, All Creation

Author: Arthur T. Russell Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Heavenly Father, all creation Shows the wonders of Thy hand; Now accept our adoration, Lord, Thy blessing now command: Thee the fount of life we own, Thee our maker, Thee alone; Hear our prayers, accept the praise, We, Thy flock, Thy children, raise. 2. Son of God, who didst from Heaven Come to save our ruined race, Who to us Thyself hast given, Lord of mercy, truth and grace; Thy redeeming love we sing; Lord, to Thee our hearts we bring; At Thy call we come to Thee, At Thy name we bow the knee. 3. Holy Ghost, whose inspiration Is of life and light the spring Bless us with Thy visitation, Love and peace and gladness bring; Guide us on our heavenly way; Keep us, lest we go astray; Father, Son, and Spirit pure, Ever shall Thy praise endure. Used With Tune: EXETER (Tilleard) Text Sources: Choral Hymn Book, by Peter Maurice, 1861

Jesu! Life! The Life Of Heaven

Author: Arthur T. Russell; Ernst C. Homburg Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal

Heavenly Father, We Adore Thee

Author: E. D. Beddall Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Heav’nly Father, we adore Thee Lyrics: 1 Heav’nly Father, we adore Thee, And Thy gracious name we praise; Take, O take our hearts, we pray Thee, While our songs to Thee we raise. Refrain: When to Heaven we ascend, We Thy praises ne’er shall end; We will sing redeeming love With the shining host above. 2 Gentle Shepherd, be Thou near us, While we journey here below. Guide our footsteps with Thy mercy, Show us all the way to go. [Refrain] 3 Keep, O keep us from all evil, May we each from sin be free, Guide us safely on our journey, Till in Heav’n Thy face we see. [Refrain] 4 Then with angels we’ll adore Thee, High our voices then we’ll raise With the blood washed throng in glory, Sing aloud Thy glorious praise. [Refrain] Used With Tune: SABADELL Text Sources: Epworth Hymnal (New York: Hunt & Eaton, 1885)

Imortality

Author: W. R. Young Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Jesus, I, a helpless mortal Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I, a helpless mortal, Ere I perish, come to Thee; Thou of life the only portal, Give me immortality; Soon this world must pass away; Naught abides except in Thee; Give me life that lasts for aye; Give me immortality. 2 Thou hast said Thy sheep shall never, Never perish—cease to be; O, I want to live forever; Give me immortality. Thou of hope the only door, Thou of life the living tree, Give me life forevermore; Give me immortality. 3 Thou with endless life the power, Great Melchizedek I see; Share with me this priceless dower; Give me immortality. King of righteousness and peace, Priest of God’s eternity, Give me life that ne’er shall cease; Give me immortality. 4 Savior dear, I yield Thee now Glory that belongs to Thee; Bread of life eternal Thou; Give me immortality. Save from death as well as sin; Let me live, and live with Thee: Life of ages I would I win; Give me immortality. Used With Tune: WHITEHORSE Text Sources: Carols of Hope by Clarence M. Seamans, Frederick S. Stanton and Francis A. Blackmer (Boston: Advent Christian Publication Society, 1906)

Early Seeking, Early Finding

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Early seeking, early finding, Ever happy, happy we; Looking up in life’s sweet morning, Coming, coming now to Thee; We begin our children’s days, Lord of Glory, with Thy praise; We begin our children’s days, Lord of Glory, with Thy praise. 2 Early asking, early getting, Ever happy, happy we; We would ever, blessèd Jesus, Love and follow, follow Thee; In Thy presence there is joy, In Thy service blest employ; In Thy presence there is joy, In Thy service blest employ. 3 Early knocking, early opening, Ever happy, happy we; By the holy gate we enter, Lord, to dwell, to dwell with Thee; In the city of the blest, In the home of heav’nly rest; In the city of the blest, In the home of heav’nly rest. 4 Early loving, early trusting, Ever happy, happy we; Mounting upward, pressing onward, Closer, closer drawn to Thee; Earthly joys we leave behind, All in Thee, O Christ, to find; Earthly joys we leave behind, All in Thee, O Christ, to find. Used With Tune: TIRASPOL Text Sources: The Garland of New Sunday School Music by Carey Bonner (London: Hart: 1881)

Transformation

Author: "Beulah" Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: Once my eyes saw nothing comely Lyrics: 1 Once my eyes saw nothing comely, In the lowly Nazarene, All His grace was hidden from me By the clouds of sin between; I was blind, but now I see— Jesus paid the debt for me. I was blind, but now I see— Jesus paid the debt for me. 2 Once my ears could find no music In His tender, pleading voice; Now He speaks, and each low whisper Makes my trembling heart rejoice. His dear word hath made me free— Oh, what boundless liberty! His dear word hath made me free— Oh, what boundless liberty! 3 Once my robes, by sin polluted, Were as filthy rags unclean; In the great King’s royal presence I could never thus be seen. I am whiter now than snow— Jesus’ blood has made me so. I am whiter now than snow— Jesus’ blood has made me so. 4 Once I roamed in deserts dreary, Sought in vain a place of rest; Now my soul, no longer weary, Leans entranced upon His breast. Blessedness beyond degree, Jesus is a rest for me! Blessedness beyond degree, Jesus is a rest for me! 5 Hallelujah, what a Savior! Half His love was never told; I have found His kingly favor Richer treasure far than gold. Praise Him, O my ransomed soul, While eternal ages roll. Praise Him, O my ransomed soul, While eternal ages roll. 6 Oh, that all who hear the story For themselves would taste and see; Come to Him; His banner o’er thee Everlasting love shall be. To Thy weary soul be given Rest on earth and rest in Heaven. To Thy weary soul be given Rest on earth and rest in Heaven. Used With Tune: TIJUANA Text Sources: Gospel Song-Gems No. 1 by H. A. Wolfsohn (Philadelphia: John J. Hood, 1901)