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Now God Be with Us

Author: Petrus Herbert; Catherine Winkworth Appears in 192 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now, God, be with us, for the night is closing, the light and darkness are of your disposing; and 'neath his shadow here to rest we yield us, for he will shield us. 2 Let holy thoughts be our when sleep o'ertakes us; our earliest thoughts be yours when morning wakes us; but your dear presence will not leave those lonely who seek you only. 3 Father, your name be praised, your kingdom given, your will be done on earth as 'tis in heaven; keep us in life, forgive our sins, deliver us now and ever. Topics: Morning and Evening; God--Presence of; Rest Scripture: Psalm 91 Used With Tune: INTEGER VITAE

Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life

Author: Frank Mason North Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 369 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Where cross the crowded ways of life, where sound the cries of race and clan, above the noise of selfish strife we hear your voice, O Son of Man. 2 In haunts of wretchedness and need, on shadowed thresholds dark with fears, from paths where hide the lures of greed we catch the vision of your tears. 3 From tender childhood's helplessness, from human grief and burdened toil, from famished souls, from sorrow's stress your heart has never known recoil. 4 The cup of water giv'n for you still holds the freshness of your grace; yet long these multitudes to view the sweet compassion in your face. 5 O Master, from the mountain side, make haste to heal these hearts of pain; among these restless throngs abide; O tread the city's streets again; 6 till all the world shall learn your love, and follow where your feet have trod; till glorious from your heav'n above shall come the city of our God. Topics: Christ's Example; Christ--Compassion of; Christ--Invitation of; Christ's Example; God--Kingdom of Scripture: Matthew 9:18-36 Used With Tune: GERMANY

Jesus Calls Us

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 923 hymnals First Line: Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us; o’er the tumult of our life’s wild, restless sea, day by day his voice is sounding, saying, “Christian, follow me.” 2 Long ago apostles heard it by the Galilean lake, turned from home and work and fam'ly, leaving all for his dear sake. 3 Jesus calls us from the worship of the vain world's golden store, from each idol that would keep us, saying, "Christian, love me more." 4 In our joys and in our sorrows, days of work and hours of ease, still he calls, in cares and pleasures, “Christian, love me more than these.” 5 Jesus calls us; by your mercies, Savior, may we hear your call, give our hearts to your obedience, serve and love you best of all. Topics: Invitation and Response; Christ--Grace and mercy of; Christ--Invitation of; Discipleship; Earthly concerns; Following Christ; Invitation and Response; Sin Scripture: Matthew 4:17-25 Used With Tune: GALILEE

My God, I Love You, Not Because

Author: Francis Xavier; Edward Caswall Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 208 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My God, I love you, not because I hope for heav'n thereby; nor yet because if I love not, I must forever die; 2 But, O my Jesus, you did me upon the cross embrace; for me you bore the nails and spear and manifold disgrace. 3 Then why, O blessed Jesus Christ, should I not love you well; not for the sake of winning heav'n, or of escaping hell? 4 E'en so I love you and will love, and in your praise will sing, solely because you are my God and my eternal King. Topics: Invitation and Response; Christ--Adoration and praise; Christ--Sacrifice of; Christian year--Lent; Invitation and Response; Love for Christ Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21 Used With Tune: ST. JAMES

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John E. Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 620 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve you to the end; be now and ever near me, my master and my friend. I shall not fear the battle if you are by my side, nor wander from the pathway if you will be my guide. 2 O let me feel you near me; the world is ever near: I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear. My foes are ever near me, around me and within; but, Jesus, draw still nearer and shield my soul from sin! 3 O let me hear you speaking in accents clear and still, above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will. O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; and speak to make me listen, O guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, you have promised to all who follow you that where you are in glory your servants shall be too. And, Jesus, I have promised to serve you to the end; O give me grace to follow, my master and my friend. Topics: Invitation and Response; Assurance; Christ--Invitation of; Christian warfare; Covenant; Discipleship; Following Christ; Invitation and Response; Invitation and Response; Ordination; Temptation of believers; Trust and Confidence Scripture: Joshua 24:15-16 Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,224 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto me and rest; lay down, O weary one, lay down your head upon my breast.” I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn and sad; I found him in a resting place, and he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold, I freely give the living water; thirsty one, stoop down and drink and live.” I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream; my thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “I am this dark world’s Light; look unto me, your morn shall rise, and all your day be bright.” I looked to Jesus, and I found in him my Star, my Sun; and in that Light of life I’ll walk till trav'ling days are done. Topics: Invitation and Response; Christ--All in all; Christ--Invitation of; Following Christ; Forgiveness; Invitation and Response; Life in Christ; Peace, inner; Redemption of humankind; Rest Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Used With Tune: THIRD MODE MELODY

I Am Thine, O Lord

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 10.7.10.7 with refrain Appears in 684 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I am thine, O Lord - I have heard thy voice, and it told thy love to me; but I long to rise in the arms of faith, and be closer drawn to thee. Refrain: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where thou hast died; draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to thy precious, bleeding side. 2 Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord, by the pow'r of grace divine; let my soul look up with a steadfast hope and my will be lost in thine. [Refrain] 3 O the pure delight of a single hour that before thy throne I spend, when I kneel in prayer and with thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend. [Refrain] 4 There are depths of love that I cannot know 'til I cross the narrow sea; there are heights of joy that I may not reach 'til I rest in peace with thee. [Refrain] Topics: Invitation and Response; Consecration; Following Christ; Invitation and Response; Steadfastness Scripture: Psalm 16 Used With Tune: I AM THINE

Hushed Was the Evening Hymn

Author: James Drummond Burns Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 236 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hushed was the evening hymn, the temple courts were dark, the lamp was burning dim before the sacred ark, when suddenly a voice divine rang through the silence of the shrine. 2 The old man, meek and mild, the priest of Israel, slept; his watch, the temple-child, the little Levite, kept; and what from Eli's sense was sealed, the Lord to Hannah's son revealed. 3 O give me Samuel's ear! The open ear, O Lord, alive and quick to hear each whisper of thy word; like him to answer at thy call, and to obey thee first of all. 4 O give me Samuel's heart! A lowly heart that waits where in thy house thou art, or watches at thy gates by day and night, a heart that still moves at the breathing of thy will. 5 O give me Samuel's mind! A sweet, unmurm'ring faith, obedient and resigned to thee in life and death, that I may read with childlike eyes truths that are hidden from the wise. Topics: Invitation and Response; Commitment; Conversion; Humility; Invitation and Response Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:3-10 Used With Tune: SAMUEL

Take My Life That It May Be

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,197 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Take my life that it may be all you purpose, Lord, for me. Take my moments and my days; let them sing your ceaseless praise, let them sing your ceaseless praise. 2 Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of your love. Take my feet and lead their way; never let them go astray, never let them go astray. 3 Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King. Take my lips and keep them true, filled with messages from you, filled with messages from you. 4 Take my life, O Lord, renew, consecrate my heart to you. Take my self, and I will be yours for all eternity, yours for all eternity. Topics: Invitation and Response; Commitment; Consecration; Discipleship; Heart--Surrender of; Invitation and Response; Life in Christ; Stewardship Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 Used With Tune: HENDON

O Christians, Haste

Author: Mary A. Thomson Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 458 hymnals First Line: O Christians, haste, your mission high fulfilling Lyrics: 1 O Christians, haste, your mission high fulfilling, to tell to all the world that God is light, that he who made all nations is not willing one life should perish, lost in shades of night. Refrain: Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace, tidings of Jesus, redemption, and release. 2 Proclaim to ev'ry people, tongue, and nation that God, in whom we live and move, is love; tell how he stooped to save a lost creation, and died on earth that we might live in love. [Refrain] 3 Give of your own to bear the message glorious; give of your wealth to speed them on their way; pour out your soul for them in prayer victorious, till God shall bring his kingdom's joyful day. [Refrain] Topics: Spread of the Gospel; God--Grace and mercy of; Invitation and Response; Redemption of humankind; Salvation; Spread of the Gospel Scripture: Matthew 18:14 Used With Tune: ANGELIC SONGS (TIDINGS)