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Yield Not To The Tempter

Author: Arthur W. French Meter: 11.11.11 D Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Yield not to the tempter; pass by, and be free Refrain First Line: Yield not to the tempter; pass by, and be free Lyrics: 1 Yield not to the tempter; pass by, and be free; For yielding is ruin, and sorrow for thee; Why should you now barter the jewel of youth, With shame for your honor, and wrong for the truth? Refrain: Yield not to the tempter; pass by, and be free; For yielding is ruin, and sorrow for thee. 2 Yield not to the tempter; turn quickly away; Go, mingle with honor in life’s busy fray; Fall not from your station, whatever it be; Keep clear from the danger that beckons to thee. [Refrain] 3 Yield not to the tempter; be firm and be true; And God, in your weakness, your strength shall renew; To Him your petition send upward again, That you may be ever a man among men. [Refrain] Used With Tune: MICHIGAN Text Sources: Crystal Songs by Frank M. Davis (Altoona, Penn.: Leslie & Mahoffey, 1878)

Harvest Fields Are Waiting

Author: Birdie Bell Meter: 11.11.11 D Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Harvest fields are waiting, white the waving grain Lyrics: 1 Harvest fields are waiting, white the waving grain; Christ the Master calleth, soon the day will wane. Hasten at His bidding, join the reaper band, Help them at their labor, work with willing hand. Refrain: Harvest fields are waiting, labor while you may; Time is swiftly flying, dome and work today. 2 Harvest fields are waiting, do not linger long; Borne upon the breezes, comes the reaper’s song. Patiently, O toiler, pluck the golden grain, Ere the shades of evening fall o’er hill and plain. [Refrain] 3 Harvest fields are waiting: who will come today, Join the band of reapers, bear the sheaves away? Soon the day of toiling will be ever past; May the Master’s greeting be "Well done" at last! [Refrain] Used With Tune: GDYNIA Text Sources: Jubilant Voices by W. Howard Doane, Elisha A. Hoffman, William Kirkpatrick and Charles H. Gabriel (Chicago: Hope Publishing Company, 1905)

The Master Says, Go!

Author: Lydia O. Baxter Meter: 11.11.11 D Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: "Go work in My vineyard," the Master says, "go!" Lyrics: 1 "Go work in My vineyard," the Master says, "go!" The fruitage is glinting with rich, ruddy glow; The sun of the morning is now in the west, The day’s early gleaners are fainting for rest; With holy compassion, and hearts all aglow, "Go work in My vineyard," the Master says, "go!" 2 Oh, heed now the calling; up, while it is day; Perhaps, in life’s dawning, thy strength may decay; Then give unto Jesus the dew of thy youth, And seek thro’ His mercy, the sunlight of truth; With holy compassion, and hearts all aglow, "Go work in My vineyard," the Master says, "go!" 3 Oh, haste to the vineyard; the Master’s own voice Has called you to duty; He’ll bid you rejoice, When, safe in His kingdom, on Heaven’s bright shore, The fruitage is gathered, and labor is o’er; With holy compassion, and hearts all aglow, "Oh, haste to the vineyard," the Master says, "go!" Used With Tune: STANFORD

Onward, Upward, Homeward

Author: Albert Midlane Meter: 11.11.11 D Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: Onward, upward, homeward, hastily I flee Lyrics: 1 Onward, upward, homeward, hastily I flee: From this world of sorrow, with my Lord to be; Onward to the glory, upward to the prize, Homeward to the mansions far above the skies. Refrain: Onward to the glory, Upward to the prize, Homeward to the mansions Far above the skies. 2 Onward, upward, homeward, here I find no rest; Treading o’er the desert which my Savior pressed; Onward, upward homeward, I shall soon be there; Soon its joys and pleasures I, through grace, shall share. [Refrain] 3 Onward, upward, homeward, come along with me; Ye who love the Savior, hear me company; Onward, upward, homeward, press with vigor on; Yet a little while, and the race is won. [Refrain] Used With Tune: BAYTOWN Text Sources: A Selection of Psalms and Hymns for Divine Worship (Wisbech, England: Gardiner & Company, 1873; Refrain: Royal Diadem by Robert Lowry and W. Howard Doane (New York: Biglow & Main, 1873)

Lift The Gospel Banner

Author: Benjamin Gough, 1805-1877 Meter: 11.11.11 D Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lift the Gospel banner, wave it far and wide, Through the crowded city, over ocean’s tide: Sound the proclamation, peace to all mankind, Jesus and salvation all the world may find; Sound the proclamation, peace to all mankind, Jesus and salvation all the world may find. 2 Lift the Gospel standard, spread the Gospel light, Let the blessèd radiance flame o’er heathen night; Love is God’s own sunshine, such as angels prove: Conquer men by kindness, God Himself is love; Love is God’s own sunshine, such as angels prove: Conquer men by kindness, God Himself is love. 3 Let us rise to action, work with one design, Work with Christ, and triumph in the work divine; Victory’s palm awaits us, let us then work on Till we hear the welcome, "Faithful ones, well done!" Victory’s palm awaits us, let us then work on Till we hear the welcome, "Faithful ones, well done!" Used With Tune: FLEETWOOD

Standing, Knocking, Waiting

Author: Peter Vogel Meter: 11.11.11 D Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Sinner, didst thou hear it? Lyrics: 1 Sinner, didst thou hear it? ’tis the Savior’s call, Standing, knocking, waiting, Christ, the Lord of all; Seeking for an entrance in that heart of thine, Pleading to transform thee by His grace divine. Refrain: Standing, knocking, waiting, hear His gentle voice; ’Tis the Savior calling, make today your choice. 2 Tender is His accent, winning is His tone, Standing, knocking, waiting, wants thee for a son. Father’s house of mansions, beautiful and fair, Stands in grandeur waiting, He would sup you there. [Refrain] 3 Oh, canst thou refuse Him, knocking day by day? Standing, knocking, waiting, yield without delay; Yes, the Lord Almighty, humbled in the dust, Beggeth thee as sovereign, "Take Me as thy guest." [Refrain] Used With Tune: KANO Text Sources: The Morning Star by Knowles Shaw (Cincinnati: Central Book Concern, 1877)

Home Of The Blest

Author: J. A. Handy Meter: 11.11.11 D Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: In Heaven, bright Heaven, the home of the blest Lyrics: 1 In Heaven, bright Heaven, the home of the blest, Where sorrow’s unknown, I am longing to rest; To gain its fair portals my efforts shall be, For loved ones are waiting in Heaven for me, To gain its fair portals my efforts shall be, For loved ones are waiting in Heaven for me. 2 To Heaven, sweet Heaven, I’m hoping to go, When I have accomplished my mission below; The Bible forever my standard shall be, For loved ones are waiting in Heaven for me. The Bible forever my standard shall be, For loved ones are waiting in Heaven for me. 3 For Heaven I’m striving, and ne’er will give o’er, Till safely I stand on the glittering shore; Beyond the dark waters of life’s stormy sea, With loved ones now waiting in Heaven for me, Beyond the dark waters of life’s stormy sea, With loved ones now waiting in Heaven for me. Used With Tune: GWANGJU Text Sources: The Timbrel, by John W. Dadmun (Boston: J. P. Magee, 1866)

Jesus Leads His Army

Author: Alfred S. Dyer, 1849-1926 Meter: 11.11.11 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Hark! a voice is calling Lyrics: 1 Hark! a voice is calling, "Who will go today? Who My service seeking, Will not say Me nay; Who will bear My banner Forward in the fight, ’Gainst My foes engaging, Stand for truth and right?" Refrain: Jesus leads His army, ’Neath His flag unfurled, All our foes defeating, Right shall rule the world! 2 On God’s might relying Till the victory’s won, Satan’s host defeating, Gird our armor on; For the cause that’s holy, For the right that’s grand, For His warfare solely, Join we heart and hand! [Refrain] 3 Hear the tramp of legions, Marching as they sing, Glory to our leader, "Glory to our king"; One in holy purpose, From the near and far, Hear the voices ringing, Marching to the war! [Refrain] Used With Tune: TRIESTE Text Sources: Young People's Songs of Praise, by I. Allan Sankey (Chicago: Biglow & Main, 1902)

Arouse Ye, Awake!

Author: Harriet E. Jones, 1823-1915 Meter: 11.11.11 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Ye slumbering Christians, arose ye, awake! Refrain First Line: Ye slumbering Christians. arise and go forth Lyrics: 1 Ye slumbering Christians, arouse ye, awake! The captives to free and the strongholds to take! So many are out in the byways of sin, And Jesus entreats you to gather them in. Refrain: Ye slumbering Christians, arise and go forth; Go gather immortals of infinite worth. 2 Go forward! Go forward, and prove by your toil, That God’s Holy Spirit is leading the while! True faith and good works go together alway, And blessings await for the souls that obey. [Refrain] 3 Your beautiful garments, O Zion, put on, And labor with zeal for the Infinite One! Go forth with your hearts overflowing with love, And win precious souls for the kingdom above. [Refrain] Used With Tune: NEUSCHWANSTEIN Text Sources: The Christian Church Hymnal by Harvey R. Christie (Cincinnati: The Standard Publishing Company, 1906)

Speed The Gospel Army

Author: William F. Sherwin Meter: 11.11.11 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Speed the Gospel army, thro' the earth abroad Refrain First Line: Speed the Gospel army, thro' the earth abroad Lyrics: 1 Speed the Gospel army, thro’ the earth abroad, Marching forth to conquer by the Word of God! Glad in Christian armor, fearing not the foe, Songs of faith and courage, singing as they go. Refrain: Speed the Gospel army thro’ the earth abroad, Marching on to conquer by the Word of God! 2 When the hosts of Satan in their rage assail, Tho’ their name be legion, they shall ne’er prevail. God will give the victory; none can suffer loss ’Neath the glorious banner of the blood stained cross! [Refrain] 3 On, then, gallant soldiers! and, whate’er betide, This shall be your watchword, Christ the crucified! Standing by your colors, faithful unto death, Shout the name Emmanuel! with your latest breath. [Refrain] Used With Tune: C0LIMA Text Sources: Heart and Voice, by William F. Sherwin (Cincinnati, Ohio: John Church, 1881)