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Building for Eternity

Author: F. J. Crosby Hymnal: CEHW1894 #58 (1894) Person Name: F. J. Crosby First Line: We are building day by day Refrain First Line: We are building day by day Lyrics: 1 We are building day by day, While we onward press our way, And the thoughts that fill our heart, Of the building, form a part. Refrain: We are building day by day, As we onward press our way; Building not for time are we,— Building for eternity. 2 We are building day by day, O direct us, Lord, we pray; If supported by Thy hand, Surely, then, our house shall stand. [Refrain] 3 We are building day by day, In the loving words we say, In the deeds of kindness done, And the vict’ries we have won. [Refrain] Topics: Work Languages: English Tune Title: [We are building day by day]

The Bright Forevermore

Author: F. J. C. Hymnal: CEHW1894 #77 (1894) Person Name: F. J. C. First Line: There is a land, a sunny land Refrain First Line: If the cross we meekly bear Lyrics: 1 There is a land, a sunny land Whose skies are ever bright, Where evening shadows never fall; The Saviour is its light. Refrain: If the cross we meekly bear, Then the crown we shall wear, When we dwell, among the fair, In the bright forevermore. 2 There is a clime, a peaceful clime, Beyond life’s narrow sea, Where every storm is hush’d to rest: There let our treasure be. [Refrain] 3 There is a home, a glorious home, A heav’nly mansion fair; And those who lov’d so fondly here Will bid us welcome there. [Refrain] 4 We soon shall leave these fading scenes That glide so quickly by, And join the shining host above, Where joy can never die. [Refrain] Topics: Heaven; Resurrection Languages: English Tune Title: [There is a land, a sunny land]

It is Good to be Here

Author: F. J. Crosby Hymnal: CEHW1894 #78 (1894) Person Name: F. J. Crosby First Line: We come once again our Redeemer to meet Refrain First Line: And now may His promise to us be fulfilled Lyrics: 1 We come once again our Redeemer to meet, We turn from the world and its care; To worship the King as we bow at His feet, And seek for His blessing in prayer. Refrain: And now may His promise to us be fulfilled, That He in our midst will appear; And then we shall sing in the fullness of joy, Praise the Lord, it is good to be here. 2 We come where so oft we have gathered before, His blessed communion to share; Our souls to refresh at the fountain of grace, And seek His direction in prayer. [Refrain] 3 We come in His name, as He taught us to come, Who knows every burden we bear; Still resting our hope on the strength of His word, We know He will answer our prayer. [Refrain] Topics: Promises Languages: English Tune Title: [We come once again our Redeemer to meet]

Help Us to Labor On

Author: F. J. Crosby Hymnal: CEHW1894 #79 (1894) Person Name: F. J. Crosby First Line: Help us to labor on, Saviour, for Thee Refrain First Line: Till all our work is done Lyrics: 1 Help us to labor on, Saviour, for Thee; Faithful in word and deed, O may we be. Refrain: Till all our work is done, Our crown of glory won, Help us, Lord, to labor on, Trusting in Thee. 2 Help us to labor on, Cheered from above; Sowing the word of life, Telling Thy love. [Refrain] 3 Help us to labor on, Lord, not in vain; O may we gather in, Bright, golden grain. [Refrain] Topics: Trust; Work Languages: English Tune Title: [Help us to labor on]

Drifting Away

Author: F. J. Crosby Hymnal: CEHW1894 #88 (1894) Person Name: F. J. Crosby First Line: Out on the billow, lur'd by tempter Refrain First Line: Drifting away, drifting away Lyrics: 1 Out on the billow, lur’d by the tempter, Grieving the lov’d ones by night and by day; Turn thee, O lost one, dreaming of pleasure, Why art thou drifting, still drifting away? Refrain: Drifting away, drifting away, Farther from hope and farther astray; Out of the light, into the night, Why art thou drifting, still drifting away? 2 Out on the billow, still thou art drifting, Farther and farther away on the tide; Clouds in the distance, darkness around thee, No one to help thee, and no one to guide. [Refrain] 3 Out on the billow, lonely and weary, Conscious of danger, O why wilt thou roam? Lov’d ones are watching, earnestly longing, Eagerly waiting to welcome thee home. [Refrain] 4 Fly then to Jesus, trust in His mercy, Hear the glad message, O hear and obey— “I am thy Refuge, Rock, and Salvation, I will receive thee; why longer delay?” [Refrain] Topics: Invitation Languages: English Tune Title: [Out on the billow, lured by the tempter]

I Know Not What to Ask

Author: F. J. Crosby Hymnal: CEHW1894 #89 (1894) Person Name: F. J. Crosby Lyrics: 1 I know not what to ask, O Saviour mine; Be this my earnest pray’r, O keep me Thine; Hold Thou my trembling hand, That I may know Thou art beside me still, Where’er I go. 2 I know not what is best, But Thou can’st see; Then let me leave it all, My Lord, to Thee; Whate’er Thy mercy grants, Or love denies, My faith shall turn to Thee Her grateful eyes. 3 I know not where the path That I should tread, Unless Thy gracious light Is o’er me shed; I know not if this hour My last may be, But this, O Lord, I know, ‘Tis well with me. Topics: Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: [I know not what to ask]

How Sweet the Hour

Author: F. J. Crosby Hymnal: CEHW1894 #91 (1894) Person Name: F. J. Crosby First Line: How sweet the hour of praise and pray'r Refrain First Line: We all shall meet in heav’n at last Lyrics: 1 How sweet the hour of praise and pray’r, When our devotions blend, And on the wings of faith divine Our songs of joy ascend! ’Tis then we hear in tones more clear The gracious promise giv’n, That, though we part from friends on earth, We all shall meet in Heav’n. Refrain: We all shall meet in Heav’n at last, We all shall meet in Heav’n; Through faith in Jesus’ precious blood, We all shall meet in Heav’n. 2 How sweet the tie of hallowed love That binds our hearts in one; When gathered in the blessed Name Of Christ, the Father’s Son! And though the parting soon may come, Yet in His Word is giv’n The blessed hope that by and by We all shall meet in Heav’n. [Refrain] 3 Yes, soon our worn and weary feet Will reach the golden strand, Where those we love our coming wait In yonder summer-land; A few more days, a few more years, By storm and tempest driv’n, With songs and everlasting joy We all shall meet in Heav’n. [Refrain] Topics: Blood of Christ; Promises; Resurrection Languages: English Tune Title: [How sweet the hour of praise and prayer]

Endeavorer's Marching Song

Author: F. J. Crosby Hymnal: CEHW1894 #92 (1894) Person Name: F. J. Crosby First Line: Christian soldiers all, hear our Leader's call Refrain First Line: Forward! soldiers, all, hear our Leader’s call Lyrics: 1 Christian soldiers all, hear our Leader’s call; Who will rally at the King’s command? Firmly, steadily, on to victory, See, advancing, “Our Endeavor Band.” Refrain: Forward! Soldiers all; hear our Leader’s call! Onward! Onward, with the Sword and Shield! Signals flashing bright, in the shining light, Cheer us onward to the battle field. 2 Hear the trump of war sounding near and far, Haste to conquer in Jehovah’s name; To the promised land, with His mighty hand, He will lead us with a loud acclaim. [Refrain] 3 On, our foes to brave on the world to save! Armed with courage as the moments fly; Shouts of triumph rise, rank to rank replies, As with joy we wave our banners high! [Refrain] 4 When our labor’s done, and the victory won, Then with Jesus we shall meet above: Oh how sweet ’twill be there His face to see, In the mansions of eternal love! [Refrain] Topics: Warfare Languages: English Tune Title: [Christian soldiers all, hear our Leader’s call]

Send the Tidings

Author: F. J. Crosby Hymnal: CEHW1894 #94 (1894) Person Name: F. J. Crosby First Line: Send the tidings of salvation Lyrics: 1 Send the tidings of salvation, Far and wide to every clime; Let the morning rise in splendor, Promised long in olden time. Lovely morn of Zion’s glory, When her children now oppressed, Shall be gathered, out of bondage From the East and from the West. 2 While the lines to us have fallen In a goodly pleasant land, May we bring our gifts before Thee, Lay them down with willing hand; Send the glorious news of pardon, Into realms of deepest night; Tell the souls that sit in darkness Jesus came to bring them light. 3 While with cheerful hearts we gather In the homes to us so dear, Many bow themselves to idols That can neither see nor hear; Speed, O speed the blessed message, Sound abroad the Saviour’s fame, Go ye forth and preach the gospel Go ye forth in Jesus’ name. Topics: Missionary Languages: English Tune Title: [Send the tidings of salvation]

Never say Good-Bye

Author: F. J. Crosby Hymnal: CEHW1894 #95 (1894) Person Name: F. J. Crosby First Line: O blessed home where those who meet Refrain First Line: We’ll never say goodbye Lyrics: 1 O blessed home where those who meet Shall never say goodbye; Where kindred souls each other greet, And never say goodbye. Refrain: We’ll never say goodbye, We’ll never say goodbye; In that fair land beyond the sky, We’ll never say goodbye. 2 Beyond this vale of toil and care, We’ll never say goodbye; We part in tears on earth, but there— We’ll never say goodbye. [Refrain] 3 When safe among the ransomed throng We’ll never say goodbye; Where life is one eternal song, We’ll never say goodbye. [Refrain] 4 On yonder fair and peaceful shore— We’ll never say goodbye; But dwell with Christ forevermore, And never say goodbye. [Refrain] Topics: Heaven Languages: English Tune Title: [O blessed home where those who meet]