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Only a Step

Author: Frances J. Crosby Hymnal: Timeless Truths #1095 Meter: 7.6.7.6.8.5.7.7.7.6 Topics: Invitation First Line: Only a step to Jesus! Refrain First Line: Only a step, only a step Lyrics: 1 Only a step to Jesus! Then why not take it now? Come, and thy sin confessing, To Him, thy Savior, bow. Refrain: Only a step, only a step, Come, He waits for thee; Come, and thy sin confessing, Thou shalt receive a blessing; Do not reject the mercy He freely offers thee. 2 Only a step to Jesus! Believe, and thou shalt live; Lovingly now He’s waiting, And ready to forgive. [Refrain] 3 Only a step to Jesus! A step from sin to grace; What has thy heart decided? The moments fly apace. [Refrain] 4 Only a step to Jesus! Oh, why not come and say, “Gladly to Thee, my Savior, I give myself away.” [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 3:20 Tune Title: [Only a step to Jesus]
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Jesus Saves from Sin Today

Author: Barney E. Warren Hymnal: Timeless Truths #1122 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Invitation First Line: Hear the tidings, loud and clear Refrain First Line: Jesus saves, yes, saves today Lyrics: 1 Hear the tidings, loud and clear, Jesus saves from sin today; Wake the slumb’ring world to hear: Jesus saves from sin today. Bear the message quickly on, Tell each sinful slave, obey, Heaven calls you, every one— Jesus saves from sin today. Refrain: Jesus saves, yes, saves today, Jesus saves my soul today; Let it spread o’er land and sea, On the winds and ocean waves; Shout with rapture, all ye free, Hallelujah! Jesus saves! 2 Let the sound like thunders roll, Jesus saves from sin today; Waft it on from pole to pole, Jesus saves from sin today. Let it spread o’er land and sea, On the winds and ocean waves; Shout with rapture, all ye free, Hallelujah! Jesus saves! [Refrain] 3 Start the sound, O silent voice, Jesus saves from sin today; Hear, ye nations, and rejoice, Jesus saves from sin today. Let it float on every breeze, Let the earth her homage pay; Echoes falling on the lees, Jesus saves from sin today. [Refrain] 4 Sing above the noisy crowd, Jesus saves from sin today; Make its music ring aloud, Jesus saves from sin today. Swell the chorus full and free, Lofty kings and lords obey; Sing this song of victory, Jesus saves from sin today. [Refrain] Scripture: Hebrews 7:25 Tune Title: [Hear the tidings loud and clear]
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There were ninety and nine that safely lay

Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1265 (1886) Topics: Bible Songs Invitation Lyrics: 1 There were ninety and nine that safely lay In the shelter of the fold, But one was out on the hills away, Far, far from the gates of gold; Away on the mountains wild and bare, Away from the tender Shepherd's care, Away from the tender Shepherd's care. 2 "Lord, thou hast here thy ninety and nine; Are they not enough for thee?" But the Shepherd made answer: "One of mine Has wandered away from me, And although the road be rough and steep, I go to the desert to find my sheep, I go to the desert to find my sheep." 3 But none of the ransomed ever knew How deep were the waters crossed, Nor how dark was the night that the Lord passed through Ere he found his sheep that was lost. Far out in the desert he heard its cry, Fainting and helpless and ready to die. 4 "Lord, whence are there blood-drops all the way That mark out the mountain's track?" "They were shed for one who had gone astray, Ere the Shepherd could bring him back." "Lord, why are thy hands so rent and torn?" "They are pierced to-night by many a thorn." 5 But all through the mountains, thunder-riven, And up from the rocky steep, There rose a cry to the gate of heaven, "Rejoice, I have found my sheep!" And the angels sang around the throne, "Rejoice for the Lord brings back his own!" Scripture: Luke 15:7 Tune Title: THE NINETY AND NINE
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Nothing but leaves! The Spirit grieves

Author: L. E. A. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1266 (1886) Topics: Bible Songs Invitation Lyrics: 1 Nothing but leaves! The Spirit grieves O'er years of wasted life; O'er sins indulged while conscience slept, O'er vows and promises unkept, And reaps from years of strife Nothing but leaves! Nothing but leaves! 2 Nothing but leaves! No gathered sheaves, Of life's fair ripening grain: We sow our seeds; lo! tares and weeds, Words, idle words, for earnest deeds, Then reap, with toil and pain, Nothing but leaves! Nothing but leaves! 3 Nothing but leaves! Sad memory weaves No vail to hide the past; And as we trace our weary way, And count each lost and misspent day, We sadly find at last Nothing but leaves! Nothing but leaves! 4 Ah, who shall thus the Master meet And bring but withered leaves? Ah, who shall at the Saviour's feet, Before the awful judgment seat Lay down for golden sheaves, Nothing but leaves! Nothing but leaves! Scripture: Mark 11:13 Tune Title: NOTHING BUT LEAVES
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Sowing to death or life

Author: F. E. Belden Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1267 (1886) Topics: Bible Songs Invitation Lyrics: 1 Sowing to death or life, Sowing to reap! Sowing to joy or strife, Which shall we reap? Now let good seed be cast; Sowing will soon be past; Harvest will come at last; What shall we reap! 2 Now is the sowing time, Life's blooming spring; Age is the winter clime, When joys take wing. Sow to the Spirit now, Here make thy solemn vow; Unto thy Maker bow; Repentance bring. 3 Sad, sad, the reaping day, If ill is sown; Vain, vain to weep and pray, Hopeless and lone. Sowing for thee is o'er; Summer will come no more, Autumn will yield no store; Harvest is flown. Scripture: Ephesians 6:7 Tune Title: SOWING TO REAP
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O, the bitter pain and sorrow

Author: Rev. Theo. Monod Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1268 (1886) Topics: Bible Songs Invitation Lyrics: 1 O, the bitter pain and sorrow, That a time could ever be, When I proudly said to Jesus, "All of self and none of thee!" All of self and none of thee, All of self and none of thee, When I proudly said to Jesus, "All of self and none of thee!" 2 Yet he found me; I beheld him Bleeding on th' accursed tree; And my wistful heart said faintly, "Some of self and some of thee," Some of self and some of thee, Some of self and some of thee, And my wistful heart said faintly, "Some of self and some of thee!" 3 Day by day his tender mercy, Healing, helping, full and free, Brought me lower, while I whispered, "Less of self and more of thee," Less of self and more of thee, Less of self and more of thee, Brought me lower while I whispered, "Less of self and more of thee!" 4 Higher than the highest heavens, Deeper than the deepest sea, Lord, thy love at last has conquered, "None of self and all of thee," None of self and all of thee, None of self and all of thee, Lord, thy love at last has conquered, "None of self and all of thee!" Scripture: Colossians 3:11 Languages: English Tune Title: "NONE OF SELF AND ALL OF THEE"
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What mean this eager, anxious throng

Author: Emma Campbell Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1269 (1886) Topics: Bible Songs Invitation Lyrics: 1 What means this eager, anxious throng Which moves with busy haste along, These wondrous gath'rings day by day? What means this strange commotion, pray? In accents hushed the throng reply: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." In accents hushed the throng reply: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." 2 Who is this Jesus? Why should he The city move so mightily? A passing stranger, has he skill To move the multitude at will? Again the stirring notes reply: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." Again the stirring notes reply: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." 3 Jesus! 'tis he who once below Man's pathway trod, 'mid pain and woe; And burdened ones, where'er he came, Brought out their sick, and deaf, and lame. The blind rejoiced to hear they cry: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." The blind rejoiced to hear the cry: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." 4 Today, as then, from place to place His holy footprints we can trace; He pauseth at our threshold, nay, He enters, condescends to stay: Shall we not gladly raise the cry "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by?" Shall we not gladly raise the cry "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by?" 5 Ho! all ye heavy-laden come! Here's pardon, comfort, rest, and home; Ye wanderers from a Father's face, Return, accept his proffered grace. Ye tempted ones, there's refuge nigh: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." Ye temped ones, there's refuge nigh: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." 6 But if you still this call refuse, And all his wondrous love abuse, Soon will he sadly from you turn, Your bitter prayer for pardon spurn. "Too late! too late!" will be the cry "Jesus of Nazareth has passed by." "Too late! too late!" will be the cry "Jesus of Nazareth has passed by." Scripture: Mark 10:47 Tune Title: JESUS OF NAZARETH PASSETH BY
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O depth of mercy! can it be

Author: Mrs. Lydia Baxter Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1270 (1886) Topics: Bible Songs Invitation First Line: There is a gate that stands ajar Lyrics: 1 There is a gate that stands ajar, And through its portals gleaming, A radiance from the cross afar, The Saviour's love revealing. Refrain: O depth of mercy! can it be That gate was left afar for me? For me, for me? Was left ajar for me? 2 That gate ajar stands free for all Who seek through it salvation; The rich and poor, the great and small, Of ev'ry tribe and nation. [Refrain] 3 Press onward, then, tho' foes may frown; While mercy's gate is open Accept the cross, and win the crown, Love's everlasting token. [Refrain] 4 Beyond the river's brink we'll lay The cross that here is given, And bear the crown of life away, And love Him more in heaven. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 21:25 Tune Title: THE GATE AJAR FOR ME
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For you I am praying

Author: S. O'Mally Cluff Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1271 (1886) Topics: Bible Songs Invitation First Line: I have a Saviour, he's pleading in glory Lyrics: 1 I have a Saviour, he's pleading in glory, A dear, loving Saviour, though earth friends be few; And now he is watching in tenderness o'er me, And O that my Saviour were your Saviour too! Chorus: For you I am praying, for you I am praying, For you I am praying, I'm praying for you. 2 I have a Father: to me he has given A hope for eternity, blessed and true; And soon will he call me to meet him in heaven, But O that he'd let me bring you with me too! [Chorus] 3 A robe fair and spotless, resplendent in whiteness, Is waiting in glory my wondering view; And when I receive it all shining in brightness, Dear friend, I would see you receiving one too! [Chorus] 4 To me has been given sweet peace like a river A peace that the friends of this world never knew; And Christ is the Author, and Christ is the Giver, And O that his peace might be given to you! [Chorus] 5 When Jesus has found you, tell others the story, That my loving Saviour is your Saviour too; Then pray that your Saviour may bring them to glory, And prayer will be answered 'twas answered for you! [Chorus] Scripture: Psalm 55:17 Tune Title: FOR YOU I AM PRAYING
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Take me as I am

Author: E. H. H. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1272 (1886) Topics: Bible Songs Invitation First Line: Jesus, my Lord, to thee I cry Lyrics: 1 Jesus, my Lord, to thee I cry, Unless thou help me I must die; O bring thy free salvation nigh, And take me as I am. Chorus: Take me as I am, Take me as I am; Lord, I give myself to thee, O take me as I am. 2 Helpless I am, and full of guilt, But yet for me thy blood was spilt; And thou canst make me what thou wilt, And take me as I am. [Chorus] 3 I bow before thy mercy seat, Behold me, Saviour, at thy feet; Thy work begin, thy work complete, And take me as I am [Chorus] 4 If thou hast work for me to do, Inspire my will, my heart renew; And work both in, and by me too, And take me as I am. [Chorus] 5 And when at last the work is done, The battle fought, the vict'ry won; Still, still my cry shall be alone, Lord, take me as I am. [Chorus] Scripture: Psalm 102:1 Tune Title: TAKE ME AS I AM

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