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Holy Spirit, Light Divine

Author: Andrew Reed Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 806 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Life Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, Light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine; Chase the shades of night away, Turn my darkness into day. 2 Holy Spirit, Power divine Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; Long hath sin without control Held dominion o'er my soul. 3 Holy Spirit, Joy divine, Cheer this saddened heart of mine; Bid my many woes depart, Heal my wounded, bleeding heart. 4 Holy Spirit, all divine, Dwell within this heart of mine; Cast down every idol throne, Reign supreme, and reign alone. Amen. Scripture: John 14:17 Used With Tune: MERCY

When We Walk with the Lord

Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 6.6.9 D with refrain Appears in 497 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Life First Line: When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word Refrain First Line: Trust and obey, for there's no other way Lyrics: 1 When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. Refrain: Trust and obey, for there’s no other way To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. 2 Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies, But His smile quickly drives it away; Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear, Can abide while we trust and obey. (Refrain) 3 Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, But our toil He doth richly repay; Not a grief nor a loss, not a frown nor a cross, But is blessed if we trust and obey. (Refrain) 4 But we never can prove the delights of His love Until all on the altar we lay; For the favor He shows and the joy He bestows, Are for them who will trust and obey. (Refrain) 5 Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet, Or we’ll walk by His side in the way; What He says we will do, where He sends we will go-- Never fear, only trust and obey. (Chorus) Scripture: John 8:31 Used With Tune: TRUST AND OBEY

Be Thou My Vision

Author: Eleanor H. Hull; Mary E. Byrne Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 175 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Life First Line: Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart Lyrics: 1 Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art-- Thou my best Thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. 2 Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, I Thy true son, Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. 3 Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise, Thou mine Inheritance, now and always: Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art. 4 High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heav'n's Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. Amen. Scripture: Numbers 18:20 Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: Irish hymn, c. 8th century

More Like the Master

Author: Charles H. Gabriel Meter: 10.10.11.11 with refrain Appears in 133 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Life First Line: More like the Master I would ever be Refrain First Line: Take Thou my heart, I would be Thine alone Lyrics: 1 More like the Master I would ever be, More of His meekness, more humility; More zeal to labor, more courage to be true, More consecration for work He bids me do. Refrain: Take Thou my heart, I would be Thine alone; Take Thou my heart and make it all Thine own. Purge me from sin, O Lord, I now implore, Wash me and keep me Thine forevermore. 2 More like the Master is my daily prayer; More strength to carry crosses I must bear; More earnest effort to bring His kingdom in, More of His Spirit, the wanderer to win. (Refrain) 3 More like the Master I would live and grow; More of His love to others I would show; More self-denial, like His in Galilee, More like the Master I long to ever be. (Refrain) Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4 Used With Tune: HANFORD

We Would See Jesus; Lo! His Star

Author: J. Edgar Park Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 71 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Life First Line: We would see Jesus, lo! His star is shining Lyrics: 1 We would see Jesus; lo! His star is shining Above the stable while the angels sing; There in a manger on the hay reclining; Haste, let us lay our gifts before the King. 2 We would see Jesus, Mary's son most holy, Light of the village life from day to day; Shining revealed through every task most lowly, The Christ of God, the Life, the Truth, the Way. 3 We would see Jesus, on the mountain teaching, With all the list'ning people gathered round; While birds and flow'rs and sky above are preaching The blessedness which simple trust has found. 4 We would see Jesus, in His work of healing, At eventide before the sun was set; Divine and human, in His deep revealing Of God and man in loving service met. 5 We would see Jesus; in the early morning, Still as of old He calleth, "Follow me"; Let us arise, all meaner service scorning; Lord, we are Thine, we give ourselves to Thee. Amen. Scripture: John 12:21 Used With Tune: HENLEY

Saviour, blessed Saviour

Author: Rev. Godfrey Thring Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 335 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Life Lyrics: 1 Saviour, blessed Saviour, Listen while we sing, Hearts and voices raising Praises to our King. All we have we offer, All we hope to be, Body, soul, and spirit, All we yield to Thee. 2 Nearer, ever nearer, Christ, we draw to Thee, Deep in adoration Bending low the knee: Thou for our redemption Cam'st on earth to die; Thou, that we might follow, Hast gone up on high. 3 Clearer still, and clearer, Dawns the light from heaven, In our sadness bringing News of sins forgiven; Life has lost its shadows; Pure the light within; Thou hast shed Thy radiance On a world of sin. 4 Great, and ever greater, Are Thy mercies here; True and everlasting Are the glories there, Where no pain or sorrow, Toil or care, is known, Where the angel legions Circle round Thy throne. Amen. Used With Tune: DAVID

Give of Your Best to the Master

Author: Howard B. Grose, 1851-1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 196 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Life Lyrics: 1 Give of your best to the Master, Give of the strength of your youth; Throw your soul’s fresh, glowing ardor Into the battle for truth. Jesus has set the example-- Dauntless was He, young and brave; Give Him your loyal devotion; Give Him the best that you have. Refrain: Give of your best to the Master, Give of the strength of your youth; Clad in salvation’s full armor, Join in the battle for truth. 2 Give of your best to the Master, Give Him first place in your heart; Give Him first place in your service, Consecrate every part. Give, and to you will be given-- God His beloved Son gave; Gratefully seeking to serve Him, Give Him the best that you have. (Refrain) 3 Give of your best to the Master, Naught else is worthy His love; He gave Himself for your ransom, Gave up His glory above; Laid down His life without murmur, You from sin’s ruin to save; Give Him your heart’s adoration, Give Him the best that you have. (Refrain) Scripture: Luke 12:48 Used With Tune: BARNARD

Have Thine Own Way, Lord

Author: Adelaide A. Pollard Appears in 348 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Life First Line: Have Thine own way, Lord! Lyrics: 1 Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Thou art the Potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me after Thy will, While I am waiting yielded and still. 2 Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Search me and try me, Master, today! Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now, As in Thy presence humbly I bow. 3 Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Wounded and weary, help me, I pray. Power--all power--surely is Thine! Touch me and heal me, Savior divine! 4 Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Hold o'er my being absolute sway! Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see Christ only, always, living in me! Amen. Scripture: Psalm 139:23 Used With Tune: ADELAIDE

I've Found a Friend

Author: James G. Small Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 411 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Life First Line: I've found a Friend, O such a friend! Lyrics: 1 I’ve found a Friend, O such a Friend! He loved me ere I knew Him; He drew me with the cords of love, And thus He bound me to Him. And round my heart still closely twine Those ties which naught can sever, For I am His and He is mine, Forever and forever. 2 I’ve found a Friend, O such a Friend! He bled, He died to save me; And not alone the gift of life, But His own self He gave me. Naught that I have mine own I call, I’ll hold it for the Giver; My heart, my strength, my life, my all Are His, and His forever. 3 I’ve found a Friend, O such a Friend! So kind and true and tender, So wise a Counselor and Guide, So mighty a Defender! From Him who loves me now so well What pow'r my soul can sever? Shall life or death, or earth or hell? No! I am His forever. Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3 Used With Tune: FRIEND

I Can Hear My Savior Calling

Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: 8.8.8.9 with refrain Appears in 853 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Life Refrain First Line: Where He leads me I will follow Lyrics: 1 I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling, “Take thy cross and follow, follow Me.” Refrain: Where He leads me I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow, I’ll go with Him, with Him all the way. 2 I’ll go with Him thro' the garden, I’ll go with Him thro' the garden, I’ll go with Him thro' the garden, I’ll go with Him, with Him all the way. (Refrain) 3 I’ll go with Him thro' the judgment, I’ll go with Him thro' the judgment, I’ll go with Him thro' the judgment, I’ll go with Him, with Him all the way. (Refrain) 4 He will give me grace and glory, He will give me grace and glory, He will give me grace and glory, And go with me, with me all the way. (Refrain) Scripture: Matthew 8:19 Used With Tune: NORRIS