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And Can It Be That I Should Gain

Author: Charles (or John) Wesley Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #450 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Characters Adam Lyrics: 1 And can it be that I should gain an int'rest in the Savior's blood? Died he for me, who caused his pain– for me, who him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be that thou, my Lord, shouldst die for me? 2 'Tis mystery all, th'Immortal dies: who can explore this strange design? In vain the first-born seraph tries to sound the depths of love divine. 'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, let angel minds inquire no more. 3 He left his Father's throne above (so free, so infinite his grace!), emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam's helpless race. 'Tis mercy all! immense and free! for, O my God, it found out me! 4 Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature's night; thine eye diffused a quick'ning ray; I woke, the dungeon filled with light! My chains fell off; my heart was free; I rose, went forth, and followed thee. 5 No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in him, is mine! Alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach th'eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. Scripture: Acts 16:16 Languages: English Tune Title: JENA (DAS NEUGEBORNE KINDELEIN)
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And Can It Be That I Should Gain

Author: Charles (or John) Wesley Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #451 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Characters Adam Refrain First Line: Amazing love! How can it be Lyrics: 1 And can it be that I should gain an int'rest in the Savior's blood? Died he for me, who caused his pain-- for me, who him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be that thou, my Lord, should die for me? Refrain: Amazing love! How can it be that thou, my Lord, shouldst die for me. 2 'Tis myst'ry all, th'Immortal dies: who can explore this strange design? In vain the first-born seraph tries to sound the depths of love divine. 'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, let angel minds inquire no more. (Refrain) 3 He left his Father's throne above (so free, so infinite his grace!), emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam's helpless race. 'Tis mercy all! immense and free! for, O my God, it found out me! (Refrain) 4 Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature's night; thine eye diffused a quick'ning ray; I woke, the dungeon flamed with light! My chains fell off; my heart was free; I rose, went forth, and followed thee. (Refrain) 5 No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in him, is mine! Alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach th'eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. (Refrain) Scripture: Acts 16:16 Languages: English Tune Title: SAGINA
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There Is a Balm in Gilead

Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #465 (1985) Meter: Irregular Topics: Biblical Characters Paul First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: Refrain: There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole. There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. 1 Sometimes I feel discouraged, and think my work’s in vain, but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. (Refrain) 2 If you cannot sing like angels, if you cannot preach like Paul, you can tell the love of Jesus and say he died for all. (Refrain) Languages: English Tune Title: BALM IN GILEAD
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Lo! I Come with Joy

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #470 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.8.7.6 Topics: Biblical Characters Mary and Martha First Line: Lo! I come with joy to do Lyrics: 1 Lo! I come with joy to do the Master's blessed will, him in outward works pursue, and serve his pleasure still; faithful to my Lord's commands, I still would choose the better part, serve with careful Martha's hands, and loving Mary's heart. 2 Thou, O Lord, my portion art, before I hence remove; now my treasure and my heart are all laid up above, far above all earthly things, while yet my hands are here employed, sees my soul the King of kings, and freely talks with God. 3 O that all might know the art of living thus to thee, find their heav'n begun below, and here thy glory see, walk in all the works prepared by thee, to exercise their grace, till they gain their full reward, and see thy glorious face! Scripture: Psalm 40:7-8 Languages: English Tune Title: LLANGEITHO
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Come, We That Love the Lord

Author: Isaac Watts; William Hammond Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #575 (1985) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Characters Moses First Line: Come, we that love the Lord Refrain First Line: Hosanna! Hosanna! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing! Lyrics: 1 Come, we that love the Lord, and let our joys be known; join in a song with sweet accord, and thus surround the throne. Refrain: Hosanna! Hosanna! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing! 2 Sing till we feel our hearts ascending with our tongue, sing till the love orf sin departs, and grace inspires our songs: (Refrain) 3 Ye pilgrims on the road to Zion's city, sing; rejoice ye in the Lamb of God, in Christ th'eternal King: (Refrain) 4 There shall each raptured tongue his endless priase proclaim, and sing in sweeter notes the song of Moses and the Lamb: (Refrain) 5 Then let our songs abound and let our tears be dry; we're marching through Emmanuel's ground to fairer worlds on high! (Refrain) Scripture: Hebrews 11:13 Languages: English Tune Title: VINEYARD HAVEN
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Come, We That Love the Lord

Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #576 (1985) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Characters Moses First Line: Come, we that love the Lord Lyrics: 1 Come, we that love the Lord, and let our joys be known; join in a song with sweet accord, and thus surround the throne. Refrain: Hosanna! Hosanna! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing! 2 Sing till we feel our hearts ascending with our tongue, sing till the love orf sin departs, and grace inspires our songs: (Refrain) 3 Ye pilgrims on the road to Zion's city, sing; rejoice ye in the Lamb of God, in Christ th'eternal King: (Refrain) 4 There shall each raptured tongue his endless priase proclaim, and sing in sweeter notes the song of Moses and the Lamb: (Refrain) 5 Then let our songs abound and let our tears be dry; we're marching through Emmanuel's ground to fairer worlds on high! (Refrain) Scripture: Hebrews 11:13 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. THOMAS
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The God of Abr'am Praise

Author: Thomas Olivers Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #595 (1985) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Topics: Biblical Characters Abraham Lyrics: 1 The God of Abr'am praise, who reigns enthroned above; Ancient of everlasting days, and God of love; the Lord, the great I AM, by earth and heav'n confessed: I bow and bless the sacred name, forever bless'd. 2 He by himself hath sworn, I on his oath depend: I shall on eagles' wings upborne, to heav'n ascend; I shall behold his face, I shall his power adore, and sing the wonders of his grace forevermore. 3 The God who reigns on high the great archangels sing, and “Holy, Holy, Holy!” cry, “Almighty King! who wast and art the same, and evermore shall be; the Lord, our Father! great I AM, we worship thee.” 4 The whole triumphant host give thanks to God on high, “Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!” they ever cry; Hail, Abr'am’s God and mine (I join the heav'nly lays), all might and majesty are thine and endless praise! Scripture: Genesis 15:1 Languages: English Tune Title: LEONI

We Believe in One True God

Author: Tobias Clausnitzer; Catherine Winkworth; Howard G. Hageman Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #609 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Biblical Characters Mary Languages: English Tune Title: RATISBON

God, When I Stand

Author: Herbert O'Driscoll Hymnal: Voices United #618 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Biblical Characters Thomas First Line: God, when I stand, no path before me clear Tune Title: PRINCESS EUGENIE
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Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old

Author: Joy F. Patterson Hymnal: Voices United #680 (1996) Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Topics: Biblical Characters Isaiah Lyrics: 1 Isaiah the prophet has written of old how God's new creation shall come, instead of the thorn tree the fir tree shall grow; the wolf shall lie down with the lamb. The mountains and hills shall break forth into song, the peoples be led forth in peace, for the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of God as the waters cover the sea. 2 Yet nations still prey on the meek of the world, and conflict turns parent from child. Your people despoil all the sweetness of earth; the brier and the thorn tree grow wild. God, bring to fruition your will for the earth, that no one shall hurt or destroy, when wisdom and justice shall reign in the land and your people shall go forth in joy. Languages: English Tune Title: SAMANTHRA

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