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Love Lifted Me

Author: James Rowe Appears in 299 hymnals Topics: Invitation First Line: I was sinking deep in sin Refrain First Line: Love lifted me, 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 wants to be-- Be saved today. [Refrain] Used With Tune: SAFETY

Todo en el altar

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman (1839-1929); O. G. de la Torre Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: The gospel Invitation First Line: ¿Anhelaste la paz y crecer en la fe? Refrain First Line: ¿Entregaste tu vida entera a Dios? Scripture: Proverbs 23:26 Used With Tune: [¿Anhelaste la paz y crecer en la fe?]
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Jesus Paid It All

Author: Mrs. H. M. Hall Appears in 871 hymnals Topics: Invitation First Line: I hear the Savior say Used With Tune: [I hear the Savior say]
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The Lord is rich and merciful

Author: Thomas T. Lynch Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 41 hymnals Topics: Invitation Lyrics: 1 The Lord is rich and merciful, The Lord is very kind; O come to him, come now to him, With a believing mind: His comforts, they shall strengthen thee, Like flowing waters cool; And he shall for thy spirit be A fountain ever full. 2 The Lord is glorious and strong, Our God is very high; O trust in him, trust now in him, And have security: He shall be to thee like the sea, And thou shalt surely feel His wind, that bloweth healthily Thy sicknesses to heal. 3 The Lord is wonderful and wise, As all the ages tell; O learn of him, learn now of him, Then with thee it is well; And with his light thou shalt be blest, Therein to work and live; And he shall be to thee a rest When evening hours arrive. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 103:8 Used With Tune: RIPON
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Retire, vain world, awhile retire

Author: Anon. Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Provisions of the Gospel Invitations and Promises Lyrics: 1 Retire, vain world, awhile retire, And leave us with the Lord: Thy gifts ne'er fill one just desire, Nor lasting bliss afford. 2 Behold and pity from above Our cold and languid frame; Oh! shed abroad thy quick'ning love, And we'll adore thy name. 3 Make known thy power, victorious King, Subdue each stubborn will; Then sovereign grace we'll join to sing On Zion's sacred hill.
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Somebody's Knocking at Your Door

Appears in 58 hymnals Topics: Invitation First Line: Knocks like Jesus Lyrics: Refrain: Somebody's knocking at your door, Somebody's knocking at your door; O sinner, why don't you answer? Somebody's knocking at your door. 1 Knocks like Jesus, Somebody's knocking at your door; Knocks like Jesus, Somebody's knocking at your door; [Refrain] 2 Can't you hear Him? Somebody's knocking at your door; Can't you hear Him? Somebody's knocking at your door; [Refrain] 3 Answer Jesus, Somebody's knocking at your door; Answer Jesus, Somebody's knocking at your door; [Refrain] 4 Jesus calls you, Somebody's knocking at your door; Jesus calls you, Somebody's knocking at your door; [Refrain] 5 Can't you trust Him? Somebody's knocking at your door; Can't you trust Him? Somebody's knocking at your door; [Refrain] Used With Tune: SOMEBODY'S KNCKING Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Take Up Thy Cross and Follow Me

Author: B. B. McKinney Meter: 8.6.8.7 with refrain Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Invitation to Consecration First Line: "Take up thy cross and follow Me" Refrain First Line: Wherever He leads I'll go Scripture: Psalm 23:4 Used With Tune: FALLS CREEK
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We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder

Meter: 8.8.8.5 Appears in 104 hymnals Topics: Invitation Lyrics: 1 We are climbing Jacob’s ladder. We are climbing Jacob’s ladder. We are climbing Jacob’s ladder, Soldiers of the cross. 2 Every round goes higher, higher. Every round goes higher, higher. Every round goes higher, higher, Soldiers of the cross. 3 Sinner, do you love my Jesus? Sinner, do you love my Jesus? Sinner, do you love my Jesus? Soldiers of the cross. 4 If you love Him, why not serve Him? If you love Him, why not serve Him? If you love Him, why not serve Him? Soldiers of the cross. 5 We are climbing higher, higher. We are climbing higher, higher. We are climbing higher, higher, Soldiers of the cross. Scripture: Genesis 28:10-17 Used With Tune: JACOB'S LADDER Text Sources: Traditional
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Though Your Sins Be As Scarlet

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 267 hymnals Topics: Invitation First Line: Tho' your sins be as scarlet Lyrics: 1 "Tho' your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; "Tho' your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Tho' they be red like crimson, They shall be as wool!" "Tho' your sins be as scarlet, Tho' your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow, They shall be as white as snow!" 2 Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! He is of great compassion, And of wondrous love; Hear the voice that entreats you, Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! O return ye unto God! 3 He'll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more; He'll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more; "Look unto Me, ye people," Saith the Lord your God! He'll forgive your transgressions, He'll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more, And remember them no more. Used With Tune: [Tho' your sins be as scarlet]
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Let My People Go

Author: Unknown Meter: 8.5.8.5.4.6.4.6 Appears in 75 hymnals Topics: Invitation First Line: When Israel was in Egypt's land Refrain First Line: Go down, Moses Lyrics: 1 When Israel was in Egypt's land, Let My people go! Oppressed so hard they could not stand, Let My people go! Refrain: Go down, Moses, Way down in Egypt's land; Tell old Pharaoh To let My people go! 2 No more shall they in bondage toil, Let My people go! Let them come out with Egypt's spoil, Let My people go! [Refrain] 3 Oh, let us all from bondage flee, Let My people go! And let us all in Christ be free, Let My people go! [Refrain] 4 You need not always weep and mourn, Let My people go! And wear these slav'ry chains forlorn, Let My people go! [Refrain] 5 Your foes shall not before you stand, Let My people go! And you'll possess fair Canaan's land, Let My people go! [Refrain] Scripture: Exodus 5:1 Used With Tune: [When Israel was in Egypt's land] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Let_My_People_Go)

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