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Whiter than Snow

Author: James Nicholson Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Appears in 709 hymnals Topics: Walking with God Purity and Holiness First Line: Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole Refrain First Line: Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole; I want You forever to live in my soul. Break down every idol; cast out every foe– Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. Refrain: Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow; Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. 2 Lord Jesus, look down from Your throne in the skies, And help me to make a complete sacrifice. I give up myself, and whatever I know– Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. [Refrain] 3 Lord Jesus, for this I most humbly entreat; I wait, blessed Lord, at Your crucified feet. By faith, for my cleansing I see Your blood flow– Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. [Refrain] 4 Lord Jesus, before You I patiently wait; Come now, and within me a new heart create. To those who have sought You, You never said "No"– Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. [Refrain] Used With Tune: FISCHER

Under His Wings

Author: William O. Cushing Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 147 hymnals Topics: Walking with God Comfort and Encouragement 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. Refrain: 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 His rest! Often when earth has no balm for my healing, There I find comfort and there I am blessed. [Refrain] 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. [Refrain] Used With Tune: HINGHAM

All for Jesus

Author: Mary D. James Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 261 hymnals Topics: Walking with God Commitment and Obedience First Line: All for Jesus! All for Jesus! Lyrics: 1 All for Jesus! all for Jesus! All my being's ransom'd pow'rs; All my tho'ts and words and doings, All my days and all my hours. All for Jesus! all for Jesus! All my days and all my hours; All for Jesus! all for Jesus! All my days and all my hours. 2 Let my hands perform His bidding; Let my feet run in His ways. Let my eyes see Jesus only; Let my lips speak forth His praise. All for Jesus! all for Jesus! Let my lips speak forth His praise; All for Jesus! all for Jesus! Let my lips speak forth His praise. 3 Since my eyes were fixed on Jesus, I've lost sight of all beside; So enchained my spirit's vision, Looking at the Crucified. All for Jesus! all for Jesus! Looking at the Crucified; All for Jesus! all for Jesus! Looking at the Crucified. 4 O what wonder! how amazing! Jesus, glorious King of kings, Deigns to call me His beloved, Lets me rest beneath His wings. All for Jesus! all for Jesus! Resting now beneath His wings; All for Jesus! all for Jesus! Resting now beneath His wings. Used With Tune: CONSTANCY

I Would Be Like Jesus

Author: James Rowe Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 123 hymnals Topics: Walking with God Aspiration and Consecration First Line: Earthly pleasures vainly call me Refrain First Line: Be like Jesus - this my song Lyrics: 1 Earthly pleasures vainly call me; I would be like Jesus; Nothing worldly shall enthrall me, I would be like Jesus. Refrain: Be like Jesus - this my song, In the home and in the throng; Be like Jesus, all day long, I would be like Jesus. 2 He has broken every fetter, I would be like Jesus; That my soul may serve Him better, I would be like Jesus. [Refrain] 3 All the way from earth to glory, I would be like Jesus; Telling o’er and o’er the story, I would be like Jesus. [Refrain] 4 That in heaven He may meet me, I would be like Jesus; That His words “Well done” may greet me, I would be like Jesus. [Refrain] Used With Tune: SPRING HILL

Nearer, Still Nearer

Author: Lelia N. Morris Meter: 9.10.9.10.10 Appears in 242 hymnals Topics: Walking with God Aspiration and Consecration First Line: Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart Lyrics: 1 Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart, Draw me, my Savior - so precious Thou art! Fold me, O fold me close to Thy breast. Shelter me safe in that haven of rest; Shelter me safe in that haven of rest. 2 Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring, Naught as an off'ring to Jesus, my King - Only my sinful, now contrite heart, Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart; Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart. 3 Nearer, still nearer, Lord, to be Thine, Sin with its follies I gladly resign; All of its pleasures, pomp and its pride, Give me but Jesus, my Lord, crucified; Give me but Jesus, my Lord, crucified. 4 Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last, Till safe in glory my anchor is cast; Thro' endless ages ever to be Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee; Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee. Used With Tune: MORRIS

I Gave My Life for Thee

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal Meter: Irregular Appears in 574 hymnals Topics: Walking with God Stewardship and Service Lyrics: 1 I gave My life for thee; My precious blood I shed, That thou might ransomed be, And quickened from the dead. I gave, I gave My life for thee. What hast thou giv'n for Me? I gave, I gave My life for thee. What hast thou giv'n for Me? 2 My Father's house of light, My glory-circled throne, I left for earthly night, For wand'rings sad and lone; I left, I left it all for thee, Hast thou left aught for Me? I left, I left it all for thee, Hast thou left aught for Me? 3 I suffered much for thee, More than thy tongue can tell, Of bitt'rest agony, To rescue thee from hell. I've borne, I've borne it all for thee. What hast thou borne for Me? I've borne, I've borne it all for thee. What hast thou borne for Me? 4 And I have bro't to thee, Down from My home above, Salvation full and free, My pardon and My love. I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee. What hast thou bro't to Me? I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee. What hast thou bro't to Me? Used With Tune: KENOSIS

More Love to Thee

Author: Elizabeth P. Prentiss Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4 Appears in 868 hymnals Topics: Walking with God Prayer and Devotion First Line: More love to Thee, O Christ Lyrics: 1 More love to Thee, O Christ, More love to Thee! Hear Thou the prayer I make On bended knee. This is my earnest plea: More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee, More love to Thee! 2 Once earthly joy I craved, Sought peace and rest; Now Thee alone I seek; Give what is best. This all my prayer shall be: More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee, More love to Thee! 3 Then shall my latest breath Whisper Thy praise; This be the parting cry My heart shall raise. This still its prayer shall be: More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee, More love to Thee! (optional) I love You, my Jesus, I love You, my Lord. Used With Tune: MORE LOVE TO THEE

Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone

Author: Thomas Shepherd Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,281 hymnals Topics: Walking with God Stewardship and Service Lyrics: 1 Must Jesus bear the cross alone And all the world go free? No, there's a cross for everyone, And there's a cross for me. 2 The consecrated cross I'll bear Till death shall set me free, And then go home my crown to wear, For there's a crown for me. 3 Upon the crystal pavement, down At Jesus' pierced feet, Joyful I'll cast my golden crown And His dear name repeat. 4 O precious cross! O glorious crown! O resurrection day! Ye angels, from the stars come down And bear my soul away. Used With Tune: MAITLAND

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

Author: George Matheson Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Appears in 722 hymnals Topics: Walking with God Commitment and Obedience First Line: O Love that wil not let me go Lyrics: 1 O Love that will not let me go, I rest my weary soul in Thee. I give Thee back the life I owe, That in Thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be. 2 O Light that follow'st all my way, I yield my flick'ring torch to Thee. My heart restores its borrowed ray, That in Thy sunshine’s blaze its day May brighter, fairer be. 3 O Joy that seekest me thro' pain, I cannot close my heart to Thee. I trace the rainbow thro' the rain, And feel the promise is not vain That morn shall tearless be. 4 O cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from thee. I lay in dust life’s glory dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be. Used With Tune: ST. MARGARET

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Author: William W. Walford Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1,383 hymnals Topics: Walking with God Prayer and Devotion First Line: Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer Lyrics: 1 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, That calls me from a world of care, And bids me at my Father's throne Make all my wants and wishes known; In seasons of distress and grief My soul has often found relief And oft escaped the tempter's snare By thy return, sweet hour of prayer. 2 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, Thy wings shall my petition bear To Him whose truth and faithfulness Engage the waiting soul to bless: And since He bids me seek His face, Believe His Word, and trust His grace, I'll cast on Him my every care And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer. Used With Tune: SWEET HOUR