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Sowing the Seed of the Kingdom

Author: F. A. F. Hymnal: VoP1904 #113 (1904) First Line: Are you sowing the seed of the kingdom, brother Refrain First Line: For the harvest time is coming on Lyrics: 1 Are you sowing the seed of the kingdom, brother, In the morning bright and fair? Are you sowing the seed of the kingdom, brother, In the heat of the noonday's glare? Chorus: For the harvest time is coming on, And the reaper's work will soon be done; Will your sheaves be many, will you garner any, For the gath'ring at the harvest home? 2 Are you sowing the seed of the kingdom, brother, In the still and solemn night? Are you sowing the seed of the kingdom, brother, For a harvest pure and white? [Chorus] 3 Are you sowing the seed of the kingdom, brother, All along the fertile way? Would you glean golden sheaves in the harvest, brother, Come and join the ranks today. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Are you sowing the seed of the kingdom, brother]

Take the Life-Boat*

Author: Mrs. H. Bradford Spoor Hymnal: VoP1904 #121 (1904) First Line: Are you wrecked upon life's ocean? Refrain First Line: Take the lifeboat, take the lifeboat Lyrics: 1 Are you wrecked upon life's ocean? Loud the waves about you roar, Still there's hope, you need not perish, You may reach the heav'ly shore, Chorus: Take the lifeboat, take the lifeboat, See, the Saviour holding out a helping hand; Wait no longer, take the lifeboat, Start today for heaven's bright and happy land. 2 Linger not for earthly treasures, Yonder lies the land of gold, Friends and loved ones there are waiting, There are joys for you untold. [Chorus] 3 Precious souls, like you, have lingered, "Time enough" they gaily said; Ere the morrow they had perished, They had numbered with the dead. [Chorus] 4 Take the lifeboat, you are sinking, Do not wait a moment more, This may be your final offer, Hasten now for yonder shore. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Are you wrecked upon life's ocean?]

The Cloud and Fire

Author: C. A. M. Hymnal: VoP1904 #74 (1904) First Line: As of old, when the hosts of Israel Refrain First Line: So the sign of the fire by night Lyrics: 1 As of old, when the hosts of Israel Were compelled in the wilderness to dwell, Trusting they in their God to lead the way To the light of perfect day. Chorus: So the sign of the fire by night, And the sign of the cloud by day, Hov'ring o'er, just before, As they journey on their way, Shall a guide and a leader be, Till the wilderness be past, For the Lord our God in his own good time, Shall lead to the light at last. 2 To and fro, as a ship without a sail, Not a compass to guide them thro' the vale, But the sign of their God was ever near, Thus their fainting hearts to cheer. [Chorus] 3 All the days of their wand'rings they were fed; To the land of the promise they were led; By the hand of the Lord, in guidance sure, They were bro't to Canaan's shore. [Chorus] Tune Title: [As of old, when the hosts of Israel]

He Knows Our Every Sorrow

Author: Arranged Hymnal: VoP1904 #66 (1904) First Line: Be still and trust! For whatever God ordains is right Refrain First Line: He knows our ev'ry sorrow Lyrics: 1 Be still and trust! For whatever God ordains is right; His will is just, as the morning surely follows night. He is our god, we shall not fall, So on this changeless truth we rest, whate'er befall. Chorus: He knows our ev'ry sorrow, He sends with joy the morrow; With light divine revealing His presence ever near. So then on him relying, To him in danger flying, From him no tho't concealing, We know that he is ever near. 2 Our God is true! On his word our faith we strong shall build; Whate'er we do, O may ev'ry heart with truth be filled Tho' dark the road, he is our God, His Son thro' all our dreary way himself hath trod. [Chorus] 3 Our God is just! And whatever he may send receive, And fully trust One who never can his own deceive. Tears pass away with dawn of day, So rest content, his smile shall drive our grief away. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Be still and trust! For whatever God ordains is right]

Beautiful Summer

Author: Lizzie DeArmond Hymnal: VoP1904 #226 (1904) First Line: Beautiful summer, radiant summer Refrain First Line: Summer, lovely summer Lyrics: 1 Beautiful summer, radiant summer, Stepping so lightly o'er meadow and plain; Scattering showers, bringing the flowers, Filling the world with a joyous refrain. Chorus: Summer, lovely summer, Summer, radiant summer, Sunshine now is gleaming along the flow'ry way; Come with rejoicing, glad praises voicing, Unto God the Father, whose love fills each day. 2 Cheerily singing, merrily singing, Birds in the treetops their happiness tell; Sunlight is falling, wind voices calling, Chorals of praise ring from mountain and dell. [Chorus] 3 Beautiful summer, radiant summer, Nature is smiling, O let us be gay! Ev'rywhere gladness, drives away sadness, Blessings untold crown the dear children's Day. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Beautiful summer, radiant summer]

Behold, A Stranger's at the Door

Author: Joseph Hymnal: VoP1904 #194 (1904) First Line: Behold, a Stranger's at the door! Lyrics: 1 Behold, a Stranger's at the door! He gently knocks--has knocked before; Has waited long--is waiting still: You treat no other friend so ill. 2 O lovely attitude, he stands With melting heart and laded hands! O matchless kindness! and he shows This matchless kindness to his foes. 3 But will he prove a friend indeed? He will; the very friend you need: The friend of sinners--yes, 'tis he, With garments dyed on Calvary. 4 Rise, touched with gratitude divine; Turn out his enemy and thine, That soul destroying monster--sin, And let the heav'nly stranger in. 5 Admit him, ere his anger burn-- His feet departed, ne'er return: Admit him, or the hour's at hand You'll at his door rejected stand. Tune Title: [Federal Street]

The Star and the Angels

Author: Irvin H. Mack Hymnal: VoP1904 #210 (1904) First Line: Bethlehem star, beautiful star Refrain First Line: Glowing, glowing star of radiant beauty Lyrics: 1 Bethlehem star, beautiful star, Shining with guiding ray, Shedding a light, heavenly light, Pointing to Christ the way; Angels so bright, winging their flight Over the silent hill. Carol a song into the morn, "Peace unto earth, good will." Chorus: Glowing, glowing star of radiant beauty, Streaming, beaming o'er the newborn King; Angels sang by night, tidings of peace Telling unto earth; Joyful the news they bring. 2 Over the earth, slumbering deep, Angels are hov'ring near, Telling of him coming to reign, Blessed are they who hear. Nations, arise! Honor your King! Share in the joys today! Jesus, the mild, comes as a child, Showing the heav'nly way. [Chorus] 3 Arches of heav'n streaming with light, Honor the King who came; Glories on high, filling the sky, Praise the Redeemer's name. Wonderful love, wonderful love, Sent from the throne on high, Gave to the earth peace and good will, Bringing salvation nigh. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Bethlehem star, beautiful star]

The Heavenly Summerland

Author: Alice Jean Cleator Hymnal: VoP1904 #129 (1904) First Line: Beyond the winter's storms and blight Refrain First Line: O summerland, that gleams afar Lyrics: 1 Beyond the winter's storms and blight, Beyond the summer's shining strand, There waits a land of joy and light-- O bright and fadeless summerland! Chorus: O summerland, that gleams afar, Beyond the light of sun or star O summerland, O summer land We long for thee, dear summerland. 2 No ling'ring shadow of the night Shall dim the glory of that shore; There all is joy and song and light, And rest and peace forevermore! [Chorus] 3 No parting word, no tears nor pain, Shall pass those portals fair and bright, There parted friends shall meet again, Within that land of love and light! [Chorus] Tune Title: [Beyond the winter's storms and blight]

Blessed Words of Jesus

Author: Lizzie DeArmond Hymnal: VoP1904 #125 (1904) First Line: Blessed words of Jesus, like a rainbow bright Refrain First Line: Blessed words that never fail those on them depending! Lyrics: 1 Blessed words of Jesus, like a rainbow bright, Gleaming thro' the shadows with a fadeless light; Riches of the kingdom always kept in store, Golden keys that open wide the glory door. Chorus: Blessed words that never fail those on them depending! Wings of hope that bear us upward, to his throne ascending! Grant us grace, almighty God, may we prize each hallow'd page Shining still with endless glory, age to age. 2 Blessed words of Jesus, ready for each need, From his royal bounty, manna sweet indeed! Leaves of balm and healing for each sin-sick soul, From the great Physician who can death control. [Chorus] 3 Blessed words of Jesus, ocean-depths of love, Boundless, ever flowing from the Lord above; Comfort for each sorrow, joy for days of light, Stars that gleam with brightness thro' the darkest night. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Blessed words of Jesus, like a rainbow bright]

Tell of Love

Author: Irvin H. Mack Hymnal: VoP1904 #161 (1904) First Line: Breezes blow, Softly blow Refrain First Line: God is love, God is love Lyrics: 1 Breezes blow, Softly blow, Perfume of fields and bow'rs; Breezes blow, Softly blow, Incense of summer flow'rs. Tell, as you gently blow, Tell that all men may know, Tell ev'rywhere you go, God is love. Chorus: God is love, God is love, Blessings us as we meet; Gladly bring Offering, Place at the Master's feet. God is love, God is love, Bow in his presence sweet; Raise the song, Notes prolong, Jesus to greet. 2 Sweetly grow, Sweetly grow, Flow'rs of the wood and glade, Bright and fair, Bright and fair, Let not your beauty fade. Out in the woodland deep Let not your perfume sleep, Forth on the breezes leap, Tell of God. [Chorus] 3 Praises sing, Praises sing, Jesus, our Lord, is King; Gratefully, Gratefully, Gifts unto him we bring. Roses bloom ev'rywhere; Fragrant the balmy air; Flow'rs in the tribute share, Praising God. [Chorus] 4 Joyously, Joyously, Join in the songs today, Cheerful be, Cheerful be, Bright'ning our earthly way. Jesus looks down in love, Down from his throne above, Guiding us as we move Here below. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Breezes blow, Softly blow]