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Chorus novae Jerusalem

Author: Fulbert of Chartres d. 1028; Robert Campbell 1814-68 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 67 hymnals First Line: Ye choirs of new Jerusalem Used With Tune: ST FULBERT
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Father, Whose Will Is Life and Good

Author: Hardwicke D. Rawnsley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 31 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father, whose will is life and good For all of mortal breath, Bind strong the bond of brotherhood Of those who fight with death. 2 Empower the hands and hearts and wills Of friends both near and far, Who battle with the body's ills And wage your holy war ... Topics: Other Observances Mission; Other Observances World Peace Scripture: Romans 8:28 Used With Tune: NUN DANKET ALL' (GRÄFENBERG)
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O for a Closer Walk with God

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,418 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame, A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb! 2 Where is the blessedness I knew, When first I saw the Lord? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of Jesus and His word? 3 What peaceful ... Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12 Used With Tune: NAOMI
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Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,063 hymnals First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross Refrain First Line: In the Name of Christ the King Lyrics: 1. Am I a soldier of the cross- A follow'r of the Lamb? And shall I fear to own His cause, Or blush to speak His Name? Chorus: In the Name of Christ the King, Who hath purchased life for me, Thro' grace I'll win the promised crown, Whate'er my cross may be ... Topics: The Christian Life Warfare Used With Tune: [Am I a soldier of the cross]
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The race that long in darkness pin'd

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 224 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The race that long in darkness pin'd, have seen a glorious light; the people dwell in day, who dwelt in death’s surrounding night. 2 To hail thy rise, thou better Sun! the gath’ring nations come, joyous, as when the reapers bear the harvest treasures ... Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-8 Used With Tune: PETERBOROUGH (HARRISON)
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I'm not asham'd to own my Lord

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 719 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I'm not asham'd to own my Lord, or to defend his cause, maintain the glory of his cross, and honour all his laws. 2 Jesus, my Lord! I know his name, his name is all my boast; nor will he put my soul to shame, nor let my hope be lost. 3 I know that safe ... Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12 Used With Tune: JACKSON (BYZANTIUM)
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Thou art the Way: to Thee alone

Author: Bishop George W. Doane Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 625 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thou art the Way: to Thee alone From sin and death we flee; And he who would the Father seek Must seek Him, Lord, by Thee. 2 Thou art the Truth: Thy word alone True wisdom can impart; Thou only canst inform the mind And purify the heart. 3 Thou art the ... Topics: The Life in Christ Prayer and Intercession; Christ Leader, Our; Christ Saviour, Our; Christ Way, The; Education; Inner Life, The; Intercession; Prayer and Intercession Used With Tune: ST. JAMES
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Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,243 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 In vain we tune our formal songs, In vain we strive to rise; Hosannas languish on our tongues, And our devotion dies. 3 Dear ... Topics: The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: NAOMI
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Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve

Author: Philip Doddridge, d. 1751 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,076 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve, And press with vigor on; A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 2 A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey: Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way. 3 'Tis God's all- ... Topics: The Christian Life Christian Service Used With Tune: CHRISTMAS
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O dearest Lord, thy sacred head

Author: Father Andrew S.D.C., 1869-1946 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 35 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O dearest Lord, thy sacred head With thorns was pierced for me; O pour thy blessing on my head That I may think for thee. 2 O dearest Lord, thy sacred hands With nails were pierced for me; O shed thy blessing on my hands That they may work for thee. 3 O ... Topics: The Christian Year Passiontide Used With Tune: BELMONT

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