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Savior, Teach Me, Day by Day

Author: Jane Elizabeth Leeson Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 480 hymnals Topics: Christ Example of Lyrics: 1 Savior, teach me, day by day, love's sweet lesson to obey; sweeter lesson cannot be, loving him who first loved me. 2 With a child's glad heart of love, at thy bidding may I move; prompt to serve and follow thee, loving him who first loved me. 3 Teach me thus thy steps to trace, strong to follow in thy grace; learning how to love from thee, loving him who first loved me. 4 Love in loving finds employ, in obedience all her joy; ever new that joy will be, loving him who first loved me. Scripture: 1 John 4:19 Used With Tune: POSEN

Thy Loving-kindness, Lord is Good and Free

Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Christians Example of First Line: Thy loving-kindness, Lord, is good and free Lyrics: 1 Thy loving-kindness, Lord, is good and free: in tender mercy turn thou unto me; hide not thy face from me in my distress, in mercy hear my pray'r, thy servant bless. 2 Needy and sorrowful, to thee I cry; let thy salvation set my soul on high; then I will sing and praise thy holy name; my thankful song thy mercy shall proclaim. 3 With joy the meek shall see my soul restored; your heart shall live, ye saints that seek the Lord; he helps the needy and regards their cries, those in distress the Lord will not despise. 4 Let heav'n above his grace and glory tell; let earth and sea and all that in them dwell; salvation to his people God will give, and they that love his name with him shall live. Scripture: Psalm 69:16-36 Used With Tune: ELLERS Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912

More Like The Master

Author: Chas. H. Gabriel Meter: 10.10.11.11 with refrain Appears in 133 hymnals Topics: Christ Example First Line: More like the Master I would ever be Refrain First Line: Take Thou my heart, I would be Thine alone

Footsteps of Jesus

Author: Mary B. C. Slade Meter: 9.4.9.4 with refrain Appears in 255 hymnals Topics: Christ Example First Line: Sweetly, Lord, have we heard Thee calling Refrain First Line: Footprints of Jesus that make the pathway glow Lyrics: 1 Sweetly, Lord, have we heard Thee calling, "Come, follow Me!" And we see where Thy footprints falling, Lead us to Thee. Refrain: Footprints of Jesus that make the pathway glow; We will follow the steps of Jesus where’er they go. 2 Tho they lead o’er the cold, dark mountains, Seeking His sheep, Or along by Siloam’s fountains, Helping the weak. [Refrain] 3 If they lead through the temple holy, Preaching the Word, Or in homes of the poor and lowly, Serving the Lord. [Refrain] 4 Then, at last, when on high He sees us, Our journey done, We will rest where the steps of Jesus End at His throne. [Refrain] Used With Tune: FOOTSTEPS

Feeble, helpless, how shall I

Author: William H. Furness Appears in 87 hymnals Topics: Example and Teaching of Christ Lyrics: 1 Feeble, helpless, how shall I Learn to live and learn to die? Who, O God, my guide shall be? Who shall lead Thy child to Thee? 2 Blessed Father, gracious One, Thou hast sent Thy holy Son; He will give the light I need, He my trembling steps will lead. 3 Through this world, uncertain, dim, Let me ever learn on Him; From His precepts wisdom draw, Make His life my solemn law. 4 Thus in deed, and thought, and word, Led by Jesus Christ the Lord, In my weakness, thus shall I Learn to live and learn to die. Used With Tune: REDHEAD, 47

Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring

Author: Godfrey Thring Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 111 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Example Lyrics: 1 Jesus came, the heavens adoring– came with peace from realms on high, Jesus came for our redemption, humbly came on earth to die; Alleluia! Alleluia! came in deep humility. 2 Jesus comes to us in mercy when our hearts are bowed with care; Jesus comes in power, to answer every earnest, heartfelt prayer: Alleluia! Alleluia! comes to save us from despair. 3 Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing– all the past he now forgives; Jesus comes to share his kingdom with the sinners he receives: Alleluia! Alleluia! Death is conquered: Jesus lives! 4 Jesus comes on clouds triumphant when the heavens shall pass away; Jesus comes again in glory– let us then our homage pay, Alleluia! Alleluia! till the dawn of endless day. Scripture: Luke 19:10 Used With Tune: LAUDA ANIMA

Give of Your Best to the Master

Author: Howard B. Grose, 1851-1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 196 hymnals Topics: Christ Example Lyrics: 1 Give of your best to the Master, Give of the strength of your youth; Throw your soul’s fresh, glowing ardor Into the battle for truth. Jesus has set the example-- Dauntless was He, young and brave; Give Him your loyal devotion; Give Him the best that you have. Refrain: Give of your best to the Master, Give of the strength of your youth; Clad in salvation’s full armor, Join in the battle for truth. 2 Give of your best to the Master, Give Him first place in your heart; Give Him first place in your service, Consecrate every part. Give, and to you will be given-- God His beloved Son gave; Gratefully seeking to serve Him, Give Him the best that you have. (Refrain) 3 Give of your best to the Master, Naught else is worthy His love; He gave Himself for your ransom, Gave up His glory above; Laid down His life without murmur, You from sin’s ruin to save; Give Him your heart’s adoration, Give Him the best that you have. (Refrain) Scripture: Luke 12:48 Used With Tune: BARNARD

In Christ There Is No East or West

Author: John Oxenham; Laurence Hull Stookey Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 347 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Example Lyrics: 1. In Christ there is no east or west, in him no south or north; but one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth. 2. In Christ shall true hearts everywhere their high communion find; his service is the golden cord close binding humankind. 3. (Copyrighted verse omitted) 4. In Christ now meet both east and west, in him meet south and north; all Christly souls are one in him throughout the whole wide earth. Scripture: Galatians 3:28 Used With Tune: MCKEE

Ye fair green hills of Galilee

Author: Eustace R. Conder Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 41 hymnals Topics: Example of Christ Used With Tune: REST (STAINER)

'Take up thy cross,' the Saviour said

Author: Charles William Everest, 1814-1877 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 304 hymnals Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Lord Jesus Christ - His Life and Example Used With Tune: HESPERUS