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When Jesus Came Our Way (An Experience Meeting at Capernaum)

Author: Rev. H. B. Townsend Appears in 4 hymnals Tune Title: [A beggar blind, the truth I learned] First Line: A beggar blind, the truth I learned Refrain First Line: Poor sinners, we had waited long Lyrics: [Blind Man] 1 A beggar blind, the truth I learned, When Jesus came my way; He touched mine eyes, my sight returned, I praise His name to-day. Refrain: Poor sinners, we had waited long, Till Jesus came our way; He saved our souls, we sing the song Of triumph day by day. [A Deaf Mute] 2 Both deaf and dumb—no sound I heard, When Jesus came my way; He pitied me and spake the word, I hear and sing to-day. [Refrain] [A Demoniac] 3 I was insane 'neath satan's yoke, When Jesus came my way; The Master's hand my bondage broke, I stand here free today. [Refrain] [One of the 5,000] 4 Hungry and faint I touched His feet, When Jesus came my way; He gave me Heaven's bread to eat, I know His strength to-day. [Refrain] [The Paralytic] 5 With palsy I was trembling long, When Jesus came my way, He found me weak, He made me strong, I, too, rejoice to-day. [Refrain] [A Leper] 6 A leprous man—outcast and sad, When Jesus came my way; He gave me health and made me glad, I'm cleansed from sin to-day. [Refrain] [Widow's Son from Nain] 7 A dead son I was borne by men, When Jesus came my way; He stopped the bier, I live again, I now His will obey. [Refrain] [All] 8 We all were lost in sin and shame, When Jesus came our way; He saved us! Bless His holy name, His word we now obey. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [A beggar blind, the truth I learned]

When Jesus is passing by

Author: G. M. J. Appears in 1 hymnal Tune Title: [A beggar sat by the great highway] First Line: A beggar sat by the great highway Refrain First Line: Jesus is passing by Used With Tune: [A beggar sat by the great highway]

Coming By and By

Author: R. L. Appears in 24 hymnals Tune Title: [A better day is coming] First Line: A better day is coming Lyrics: 1 A better day is coming, A morning promised long, When girded right, with holy might, Will overthrow the wrong; When God the Lord will listen To every plaintive sigh, And stretch his hand o'er every land With justice by and by. Refrain: Coming by and by, coming by and by, The better day is coming, The morning draweth nigh; Coming by and by, coming by and by! The welcome dawn will hasten on, 'Tis coming by and by. 2 The boast of haughty error No more will fill the air, But age and youth will love the truth, And spread it everywhere; No more from want and sorrow Will come the hopeless cry; And strife will cease, and perfect peace Will flourish by and by. 3 O for that holy dawning We watch, and wait, and pray, Till o'er the height the morning light Shall drive the gloom away; And when the heavenly glory Shall flood the earth and sky, We'll bless the Lord for all his word, And praise him by and by. Scripture: Isaiah 2:2 Used With Tune: [A better day is coming]

A Better Day

Author: Miss Jennie Stout Appears in 3 hymnals Tune Title: [A better day is coming] First Line: A better day is coming Refrain First Line: A better day, a better day Lyrics: 1 A better day is coming, When truth and right shall reign, When hearts shall know no sorrow, But sing in glad refrain: Refrain: A better day, a better day, A better day is coming on; A better day, a better day, A better day is coming. 2 A better day is coming,— Oh, see the golden beams!— A day of light and glory; Let each heart catch the gleams. [Refrain] 3 A better day is coming, A day of perfect rest,— The long-expected pleasure Of reigning with the blest. [Refrain] 4 Oh, send the tidings over The world from shore to shore; The glorious day is dawning, When sin shall reign no more. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [A better day is coming]

Coming Bye and Bye

Author: Chas. Bentley Appears in 7 hymnals Tune Title: [A better day is coming] First Line: A better day is coming Lyrics: 1 A better day is coming, A morning bright and fair; If we live right, both day and night, We’ll have a home up there; God’s only Son will listen To ev’ry creature’s sigh; Have mercy, here and ev’rywhere, And take us bye and bye. Refrain: Coming bye and bye, Coming bye and bye, A better day is coming on, the time is drawing nigh; Coming bye and bye, Coming bye and bye, Our days are few—will soon pass thro’, Its coming bye and bye. 2 A better day is coming, We cannot say how long, ‘Twill glory be, when we shall see, The host around the throne; Then free from want and sorrow, Our tears will all be dry, We’ll sing and shine, mid light divine, In glory bye and bye. [Refrain] 3 A better day is coming, Come join with me and sing, The praises of Immanuel, Our Prophet, Priest and King; Farewell all earthly pleasures, The angels from on high, Will take me home, no more to roam, ‘Tis coming bye and bye. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [A better day is coming]

A Better Home

Author: J. A. Lee Appears in 2 hymnals Tune Title: [A better home awaits me there] First Line: A better home awaits me there Refrain First Line: That better home is there for me Used With Tune: [A better home awaits me there]

We Do Say So

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 1 hymnal Tune Title: [A better time is coming] First Line: A better time is coming Refrain First Line: You don't say so? Topics: Temperance Used With Tune: [A better time is coming]

A Bible Christian

Author: A. M. K. Deidrick Appears in 2 hymnals Tune Title: [A Bible Christian I will be] First Line: A Bible Christian I will be Refrain First Line: The Bible's good enough for me Lyrics: 1. A Bible Christian I will be, For Christ has done so much for me; Then how could I my Lord deny, And on the words of men rely? Refrain The Bible’s good enough for me, The Bible’s truth my creed shall be; From human creeds I turn away, I stand for Christ alone today. 2. Tho’ many follow human plans, Believe the creeds set up by man; No other creed have I today Than Christ, who is the Truth, the Way. [Refrain] 3. The Word by inspiration giv’n, The chart that points the way to Heav’n; On this I dare and will depend, And with my life its truth defend. [Refrain] 4. Believe in Christ, repent of sin, Confess your faith, and peace you’ll win; Then ’neath the water with Him go, And you His peace and joy shall know. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [A Bible Christian I will be]

Homesick for Thee

Author: Birdie Bell Appears in 5 hymnals Tune Title: [A bird that has roamed far away from its nest] First Line: A bird that has roamed far away from its nest Refrain First Line: Homesick for Thee, when temptations molest Used With Tune: [A bird that has roamed far away from its nest]

A Birthday Greeting

Author: Frances Weld Danielson Appears in 3 hymnals Tune Title: [A birthday greeting to you, dear] First Line: A birthday greeting to you, dear Topics: Children Used With Tune: [A birthday greeting to you, dear]