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I Love to Tell the Story

Author: A. Catherine Hankey Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1,284 hymnals Topics: The Way of Salvation The Free Offer of the Gospel Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story, because I know 'tis true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. Refrain: I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love. 2 I love to tell the story; more wonderful it seems than all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams. I love to tell the story, it did so much for me; and that is just the reason I tell it now to thee. [Refrain] 3 I love to tell the story; 'tis pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God's own holy Word. [Refrain] 4 I love to tell the story; for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it, like the rest, And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, 'twill be the old, old story, that I have loved so long. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 66:16 Used With Tune: I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY

I Hear Thy Welcome Voice

Author: Lewis Hartsough Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 737 hymnals Topics: The Way of Salvation Calling Refrain First Line: I am coming, Lord, Lyrics: 1 I hear thy welcome voice that calls me, Lord to thee for cleansing in thy precious blood that flowed on Calvary. Refrain: I am coming, Lord, coming now to thee: wash me, cleanse me, in the blood that flowed on Calvary. 2 Though I come weak and vile, thou dost my strength assure; thou dost my vileness fully cleanse, till spotless all and pure. [Refrain] 3 'Tis Jesus calls me on to perfect faith and love, to perfect hope, and peace, and trust, for earth and heav'n above. [Refrain] 4 'Tis Jesus who confirms the blessed work within, by adding grace to welcomed grace, where reigned the pow'r of sin. [Refrain] 5 And he the witness gives to loyal hearts and free, that ev'ry promise is fulfilled, if faith but brings the plea. [Refrain] Scripture: Mark 2:17 Used With Tune: WELCOME VOICE

More about Jesus Would I Know

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 439 hymnals Topics: The Way of Salvation Sanctification Refrain First Line: More, more about Jesus Lyrics: 1 More about Jesus would I know, more of his grace to others show; more of his saving fullness see, more of his love who died for me. Refrain: More, more about Jesus, more, more about Jesus, more of his saving fullness see, more of his love who died for me. 2 More about Jesus let me learn, more of his holy will discern; Spirit of God, my teacher be, showing the things of Christ to me. [Refrain] 3 More about Jesus in his Word, holding communion with my Lord; hearing his voice in ev'ry line, making each faithful saying mine. [Refrain] 4 More about Jesus on his throne, riches in glory all his own; more of his kingdom's sure increase; more of his coming, Prince of Peace. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2 Used With Tune: SWENEY

Jerusalem the Golden

Author: Bernard of Cluny, 12th cent.; John Mason Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 933 hymnals Topics: The Way of Salvation The Resurrection and Everlasting Life Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden, with milk and honey blest, beneath your contemplation sink heart and voice oppressed. I know not, O I know not, what joys await us there; what radiancy of glory, what bliss beyond compare. 2 They stand, those halls of Zion, all jubilant with song, and bright with many an angel, and all the martyr throng. The Prince is ever in them, the daylight is serene; the pastures of the blessed are decked in glorious sheen. 3 There is the throne of David; and there, from care released, the song of them that triumph, the shout of them that feast; and they who with their Leader have conquered in the fight, forever and forever are clad in robes of white. 4 O sweet and blessed country, the home of God's elect! O sweet and blessed country, that eager hearts expect! Jesus, in mercy bring us to that dear land of rest; who art, with God the Father and Spirit, ever blest. Scripture: Revelation 21:18 Used With Tune: EWING

When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder

Author: James M. Black, 1856-1938 Meter: Irregular Appears in 482 hymnals Topics: The Way of Salvation The Resurrection and Everlasting Life First Line: When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be no more Lyrics: 1 When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be no more, and the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair; when the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore, and the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there. Refrain: When the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there. 2 On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise, and the glory of his resurrection share; when his chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies, and the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there. [Refrain] 3 Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun, let us talk of all his wondrous love and care; then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done, and the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Used With Tune: ROLL CALL

Who Are These like Stars Appearing

Author: Heinrich T. Schenk; Frances Elizabeth Cox Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 150 hymnals Topics: The Way of Salvation The Resurrection and Everlasting Life Lyrics: 1 Who are these like stars appearing, these before God's throne who stand? Each a golden crown is wearing; who are all this glorious band? Alleluia! Hark, they sing, praising loud their heav'nly King. 2 Who are these of dazzling brightness, these in God's own truth arrayed, clad in robes of purest whiteness, robes whose lustre ne'er shall fade, ne'er be touched by time's rude hand? Whence come all this glorious band? 3 These are they who have contended for their Savior's honor long, wrestling on till life was ended, foll'wing not the sinful throng; these, who well the fight sustained, triumph through the Lamb have gained. 4 These are they whose hearts were riven, sore with woe and anguish tried, who in prayer full oft have striven with the God they glorified; now, their painful conflict o'er, God has bid them weep no more. 5 These like priests have watched and waited, off'ring up to Christ their will; soul and body consecrated, day and night to serve him still: now in God's most holy place blest they stand before his face. Scripture: Revelation 7:9 Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS OLD

Around the Throne of God in Heaven

Author: Anne H. Shepherd Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 459 hymnals Topics: The Way of Salvation The Resurrection and Everlasting Life Refrain First Line: singing "Glory, glory, glory be to God on high" Lyrics: 1 Around the throne of God in heav'n thousands of children stand, children whose sins are all forgiv'n, a holy, happy band, Refrain: singing, "Glory, glory, glory be to God on high." 2 In flowing robes of spotless white see ev'ry one arrayed; dwelling in everlasting light and joys that never fade, [Refrain] 3 What brought them to that world above, that heav'n so bright and fair, where all is peace, and joy, and love; how came those children there, [Refrain] 4 Because the Savior shed his blood to wash away their sin; bathed in that pure and precious flood, behold them white and clean, [Refrain] 5 On earth they sought the Savior's grace, on earth they loved his Name; so now they see his blessed face, and stand before the Lamb, [Refrain] Scripture: Acts 2:39 Used With Tune: CHILDREN'S PRAISES

How Bright These Glorious Spirits Shine!

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 160 hymnals Topics: The Way of Salvation The Resurrection and Everlasting Life First Line: How bright these glorious spirits shine Lyrics: 1 How bright these glorious spirits shine! Whence all their white array? How came they to the blissful seats of everlasting day? Lo! these are they from suff'rings great who came to realms of light! and in the blood of Christ have washed those robes which shine so bright. 2 Now, with triumphal palms, they stand before the throne on high, and serve the God they love, amidst the glories of the sky. His presence fills each heart with joy, tunes ev'ry mouth to sing: by day, by night, the sacred courts with glad hosannas ring. 3 Hunger and thirst are felt no more, nor suns with scorching ray; God is their sun, whose cheering beams diffuse eternal day. The Lamb which dwells amidst the throne shall o'er them still preside, feed them with nourishment divine, and all their footsteps guide. 4 'Mong pastures green he'll lead his flock where living streams appear; and God the Lord from ev'ry eye shall wipe off ev'ry tear. To him who sits upon the throne, the God whom we adore, and to the Lamb that once was slain, be glory evermore! Scripture: Revelation 7:13-17 Used With Tune: BETHLEHEM (FINK) Text Sources: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781

The Sands of Time Are Sinking

Author: Anne R. Cousin Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.5 Appears in 330 hymnals Topics: The Way of Salvation The Resurrection and Everlasting Life Lyrics: 1 The sands of time are sinking, the dawn of heaven breaks, the summer morn I've sighed for, the fair sweet morn awakes; dark, dark, hath been the midnight, but dayspring is at hand, and glory, glory dwelleth in Emmanuel's land. 2 The King there in his beauty without a veil is seen; it were a well-spent journey though sev'n deaths lay between: the Lamb with his fair army doth on Mount Zion stand, and glory, glory dwelleth in Emmanuel's land. 3 O Christ, he is the fountain, the deep sweet well of love! The streams on earth I've tasted more deep I'll drink above: there to an ocean fullness his mercy doth expand, and glory, glory dwelleth in Emmanuel's land. 4 The bride eyes not her garment, but her dear bridegroom's face; I will not gaze at glory, but on my King of grace; not at the crown he gifteth, but on his pierced hand: the Lamb is all the glory of Emmanuel's land. Scripture: Revelation 22:4 Used With Tune: RUTHERFORD Text Sources: Based upon Samuel Rutherford (1600-1661)

No Night There

Author: John R. Clements, 1868-1946 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 147 hymnals Topics: The Way of Salvation The Resurrection and Everlasting Life First Line: In the land of fadeless day Refrain First Line: God shall wipe away all tears Lyrics: 1 In the land of fadeless day lies the city four-square; it shall never pass away, and there is no night there. Refrain: God shall wipe away all tears; there's no death, no pain, nor fears; and they count not time by years, for there is no night there. 2 All the gates of pearl are made in the city four-square; all the streets with gold are laid, and there is no night there. [Refrain] 3 And the gates shall never close to the city four-square; there life's crystal river flows, and there is no night there. [Refrain] 4 There they need no sunshine bright, in that city four-square; for the Lamb is all the light, and there is no night there. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 21:16 Used With Tune: NO NIGHT THERE