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Come to Jesus

Appears in 519 hymnals First Line: Come to Jesus. come to Jesus Lyrics: 1 Come to Jesus, come to Jesus, come to Jesus just now; just now, come to Jesus, come to Jesus just now. 2 He will save you, he will save you, he will save you just now; just now, he will save you, he will save you just now. 3 He is able, he is able, he is able just now; just now, he is able, he is able just now. 4 He is willing, he is willing, he is willing just now; just now, he is willing, he is willing just now. 5 Come, confess him ... 6 Come, obey him ... 7 He will hear you ... 8 He'll forgive you ... 9 He will cleanse you ... 10 Jesus loves you ... Topics: Invitation to Discipleship; Holy Baptism Scripture: John 6:33-37 Used With Tune: [Come to Jesus, come to Jesus] Text Sources: Traditional

God Be with You till We Meet Again

Author: Jeremiah E. Rankin, 1828-1904 Appears in 1,239 hymnals Refrain First Line: Till we meet, till we meet Lyrics: 1 God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Refrain: Till we meet (till we meet, till we meet again,) till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet; (till we meet;) till we meet, (till we meet, till we meet again,) till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. 2 God be with you till we meet again; 'neath his wings securely hide you, daily manna still provide you; God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] 3 God be with you till we meet again; when life's perils thick confound you, put his arms unfailing 'round you; God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] 4 God be with you till we meet again; keep love's banner floating o'er you, smite death's threat'ning wave before you; God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] Topics: Sending; Prayer Used With Tune: GOD BE WITH YOU

Steal Away

Appears in 131 hymnals First Line: My Lord calls me Refrain First Line: Steal away, steal away Lyrics: Refrain: Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home, I ain't got long to stay here. 1 My Lord calls me, he calls me by the thunder; the trumpet sounds within-a my soul, I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] 2 Green trees are bending, poor sinners stand a-trembling; the trumpet sounds within-a my soul, I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] 3 Tombstones are bursting, poor sinners stand a-trembling; the trumpet sounds within-a my soul, I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] 4 My Lord calls me, he calls me by the lightning; the trumpet sounds within-a my soul, I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] Topics: Hope, Comfort; Prayer Scripture: Matthew 6:6 Used With Tune: STEAL AWAY Text Sources: African American spiritual

Shall We Gather at the River

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Appears in 795 hymnals Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river, where bright angel feet have trod, with its crystal tide forever flowing by the throne of God? Refrain: Yes, we'll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God. 2 On the margin of the river, washing up its silver spray, we will walk and worship ever, all the happy golden day. [Refrain] 3 Ere we reach the shining river, lay we ev'ry burden down; grace our spirits will deliver, and provide a robe and crown. [Refrain] 4 Soon we'll reach the shining river, soon our pilgrimage will cease; soon our happy hearts will quiver with the melody of peace. [Refrain] Topics: Hope, Comfort; All Saints Day; Songs for Children; Choruses; Heaven, Eternal Life; Holy Baptism; Last Times; Lesser Festivals Scripture: Revelation 22:1 Used With Tune: HANSON PLACE

I Must Tell Jesus

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1919 Appears in 380 hymnals First Line: I must tell Jesus all of my trials Refrain First Line: I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus! Lyrics: 1 I must tell Jesus all of my trials; I cannot bear these burdens alone; in my distress he kindly will help me, he ever loves and cares for his own. Refrain: I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus! I cannot bear my burdens alone. I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus! Jesus can help me, Jesus alone. 2 I must tell Jesus all of my troubles; he is a kind, compassionate friend; if I but ask him, he will deliver, make of my troubles quickly an end. [Refrain] 3 Tempted and tried, I need a great Savior, one who can help my burdens to bear; I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus; he all my cares and sorrows will share. [Refrain] 4 Oh, how the world to evil allures me! oh, how my heart is tempted to sin; I must tell Jesus, and he will help me over the world the vict'ry to win. [Refrain] Topics: Healing, Forgiveness; Struggle, Faith; Trust Scripture: Psalm 18:1-21 Used With Tune: ORWIGSBURG

Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Author: Haldor Lillenas, 1885-1959 Appears in 119 hymnals Refrain First Line: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Wonderful grace of Jesus, greater than all my sin; how shall my tongue describe it, where shall its praise begin? Taking away my burden, setting my spirit free-- the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. Refrain: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus, deeper than the mighty rolling sea; higher than the mountain, sparkling like a fountain, all sufficient for even me; broader than the scope of my transgressions, greater far than all my sin and shame; oh, magnify the precious name of Jesus, praise his name! 2 Wonderful grace of Jesus, reaching to all the lost, by it I have been pardoned, saved to the uttermost. Chains have been torn asunder, giving me liberty-- the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. [Refrain] 3 Wonderful grace of Jesus, reaching the most defiled, by its transforming power I now am God’s dear child. Purchasing peace and heaven for all eternity-- the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. [Refrain] Topics: Healing, Forgiveness; Grace Scripture: Ephesians 2:8 Used With Tune: WONDERFUL GRACE

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Author: Thomas Moore, 1779-1852; Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872 Appears in 1,087 hymnals First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Lyrics: 1 Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish; come to the mercy-seat, fervently kneel. Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; earth has no sorrow that heav'n cannot heal. 2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure; here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, "Earth has no sorrow that heav'n cannot cure." 3 Here see the Bread of life; see waters flowing forth from the throne of God, pure from above. Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing earth has no sorrow but heav'n can remove. Topics: Healing, Forgiveness; Holy Communion; Struggle, Faith Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 Used With Tune: CONSOLATOR

I Was Sinking Deep in Sin (Love Lifted Me)

Author: James Rowe, 1865-1933 Appears in 292 hymnals First Line: I was sinking deep in sin Refrain First Line: Love lifted me! Lyrics: 1 I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore, very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more; but the master of the sea heard my despairing cry, from the waters lifted me, now safe am I. Refrain: Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. 2 All my heart to him I give, ever to him I'll cling, in his blessed presence live, ever his praises sing; love so mighty and so true merits my soul's best songs; faithful loving service, too, to him belongs. [Refrain] 3 Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves; he will lift you by his love out of the angry waves; he's the master of the sea, billows his will obey; he your Savior true will be: be saved today. [Refrain] Topics: Healing, Forgiveness; Love; Struggle, Faith Scripture: Psalm 40:2 Used With Tune: SAFETY

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Author: George N. Allen, 1812-1877; Thomas A. Dorsey, 1899-1993 Appears in 126 hymnals Refrain First Line: It is well with my soul Topics: Struggle, Faith; Burial; Guidance; Healing, Forgiveness; Hope, Comfort; Suffering; Trust Scripture: John 16:13 Used With Tune: PRECIOUS LORD

Yield Not to Temptation

Author: Horatio R. Palmer, 1834-1907 Appears in 767 hymnals First Line: Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin Refrain First Line: Ask the Savior to help you Lyrics: 1 Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin; each vict'ry will help you some other to win; fight valiantly onward, dark passions subdue. Look ever to Jesus, he'll carry you through. Refrain: Ask the Savior to help you, comfort, strengthen, and keep you; he is willing to aid you, he will carry you through. 2 Shun evil companions, bad language disdain; God's name hold in rev'rence, nor take it in vain; be thoughtful and earnest, kind-hearted and true. Look ever to Jesus, he'll carry you through. [Refrain] 3 God saves us in trial, God gives us a crown; through faith we shall conquer, though often cast down; Christ Jesus our Savior our strength will renew. Look ever to Jesus, he'll carry you through. [Refrain] Topics: Struggle, Faith; Stewardship, Commitment Scripture: James 1:12 Used With Tune: PALMER