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In His Arms, By and By

Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: LV1898 #68 (1898) First Line: Lift your eyes, ye pilgrims, toward the promised land Refrain First Line: He will carry us safely home Lyrics: 1 Lift your eyes, ye pilgrims, toward the promised land, Lift your eyes, ye pilgrims, toward the promised land; For Jesus will take us in his arms, by and by, And carry us safely home. Chorus: He will carry us safely home, He will carry us safely home; Yes, Jesus will take us in his arms, And carry us safely home. 2 We will fear no danger as we march along, We will fear no danger as we march along; For Jesus will guide us with his eye all the way, And carry us safely home. [Chorus] 3 Tho' we walk in sorrow and the tear drops fall, Tho' we walk in sorrow and the tear drops fall; Yet Jesus will send the Comforter, bless his name, And carry us safely home. [Chorus] 4 When our work is finished and our race is run, When our work is finished and our race is run; Then Jesus will give his toilers rest, blessed rest, And carry us safely home. [Chorus] 5 There will be no river when we come to die, There will be no river when we come to die; For Jesus will take us in his arms, by and by, And carry us safely home. [Chorus] Topics: Revival Languages: English Tune Title: [Lift your eyes, ye pilgrims, toward the promised land]

Three in One, and One in Three

Author: Rev. Gilbert Rorison, LL. D. Hymnal: LV1898 #69 (1898) Lyrics: 1 Three in One, and One in Three, Ruler of the earth and sea, Hear us, while we lift to thee Holy chant and psalm. 2 Light of lights; with morning shine; Lift on us thy light divine; And let charity be nigh Breathe on us her balm. 3 Light of lights; when falls the even, Let it close on sin forgiven; Fold us in the peace of heaven, Shed a vesper calm. 4 Three in One, and One in Three, Darkling here we worship thee; With the saints hereafter we Hope to bear the palm. Topics: Devotional Languages: English Tune Title: [Three in One, and One in Three]

Pressing Homeward

Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: LV1898 #70 (1898) First Line: I am pressing toward a city that is far beyond the skies Refrain First Line: Yes, I'm pressing toward a city never seen by mortal men Lyrics: 1 I am pressing toward a city that is far beyond the skies, To that country which we call the "Promised Land;" When the golden gates are lifted, as with my dear Lord I rise, I will enter in to sit at his right hand. Chorus: Yes, I'm pressing toward a city never seen by mortal men, That was promised to the seed of Abraham; I am pressing toward a city called the New Jerusalem, I've been washed in the blood of the Lamb. 2 I am pressing toward a city where my loved ones watch and wait, They have lived in yonder city many years; But we'll have a joyful meeting when I pass the great pearl gate, In that land where God shall wipe away all tears. [Chorus] 3 I am pressing toward a city where the saints forever stand, As with joy they sing their great Redeemer's praise; I expect to swell the chorus when I join that blood-washed band, Then my voice and harp shall ring thro' endless days. [Chorus] 4 I am pressing toward a city; brother, won't you go along? There is room for all who wish to enter there; There's a robe and crown all ready; come and join the ransomed throng, Come and occupy your mansion bright and fair. [Chorus] Topics: Heaven; Praise Languages: English Tune Title: [I am pressing toward a city that is far beyond the skies]

Holy Bible, Book Divine

Author: John Burton Hymnal: LV1898 #71 (1898) Lyrics: 1 Holy Bible, book divine; Precious treasure, thou art mine; Mine, to tell whence I came; Mine, to teach me what I am. 2 Mine, to chide me when I rove; Mine, to show a Saviour's love; Mine art thou to guide my feet, Mine, to judge, condemn, acquit. 3 Mine, to comfort in distress, If the Holy Spirit bless; Mine, to show by living faith Man can triumph over death. 4 Mine, to tell of joys to come, And the rebel sinner's doom; Holy Bible, book divine, Precious treasure, thou art mine. Topics: The Scriptures Languages: English Tune Title: [Holy Bible, book divine]

Eternity's Shore

Author: Adam Geibel Hymnal: LV1898 #72 (1898) First Line: There's a mansion just over the river Refrain First Line: When I land on Eternity's shore Lyrics: 1 There's a mansion just over the river, Which my Saviour's preparing for me; And I know I shall rest forever, When I've cross'd o'er the dark, narrow sea; And I know I shall meet many lov'd ones, Who have cross'd the dark waters before; And the Saviour I'll see in His glory, When I land on Eternity's shore. Refrain: When I land on Eternity's shore, When I land on Eternity's shore; Yes, the Saviour I'll see in His glory, When I land on eternity's shore. 2 In that mansion just over the river, Where the saints of all ages repose; There the Lamb is resplendent forever, For the light of His purity glows; O I'm longing, and watching, and waiting, And my heart yearns to go, more and more; Ah! what joy and what rapture will greet me, When I land on Eternity's shore. [Refrain] 3 When the journey of life is completed, When its toil and its warfare is done; When the light of its day is recedeing, And I bask in its last setting sun; Then dear Jesus, I pray Thee prepare me, That to mansions of bliss I may soar; And to Thee will I give all the glory, When I land on Eternity's shore. [Refrain] Topics: Heaven Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a mansion just over the river]

I'll Trust in Thee Ever

Author: W. S. Hymnal: LV1898 #74 (1898) First Line: All sorrow and joys come unbidden to me Refrain First Line: I'll trust in thee ever, and naught shall e'er sever Lyrics: 1 All sorrows and joys come unbidden to me, Life's pleasures and treasures I seek not to see; Vain hallucinations they ever must be, Blest Jesus, my Saviour, to thee would I flee. Chorus: I'll trust in thee ever, and naught shall e'er sever, I'm free from the bonds of this world; I read, "God is love," and now from above Sweetly he whispers and calls me his child. 2 Why mention the sorrows that burden thy life? Why enter the conflict of temporal strife? Since Jesus hath said, "It is not bread alone." His promise is ever, I'll pilot thee home. [Chorus] 3 I'll trust then in Jesus, for whate'er betides, My sins are all pardoned with blood from his side; Oh, brother, if then for our sins he hath died, Thy wants, tho' they're many, in Jesus confide. [Chorus] Topics: Consecration Languages: English Tune Title: [All sorrows and joys come unbidden to me]

The Fire is Burning

Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: LV1898 #75 (1898) First Line: I've been on Mount Pisgah's lofty height Refrain First Line: Oh, the fire is burning, yea, 'tis brightly burning Lyrics: 1 I've been on Mount Pisgah's lofty height, And I've satisfied my longing heart's desire; For I caught a glimpse of glory bright, And my soul is burning with the fire. Chorus: Oh, the fire is burning, yes, 'tis brightly burning, Oh, 'tis burning, burning in my soul; Oh, the fire is burning, yea, 'tis brightly burning, Oh, 'tis burning, burning, in my soul. 2 I will walk with Jesus, bless his name, And to be like him I ev'ry day aspire; For his love is like a heav'nly flame, And my soul is burning with the fire. [Chorus] 3 I my all upon the altar I lay, As I to my closet lovingly retire; And the flame consumes while there I pray, And my soul is burning with the fire. [Chorus] 4 By faith's eye I scan the ocean's foam, And beyond I see the haven I desire; There I view the beacon lights of home, And my soul is burning with the fire. [Chorus] Topics: Praise; Revival Languages: English Tune Title: [I've been on Mount Pisgah's lofty height]

It's Filling Me

Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: LV1898 #76 (1898) First Line: All around this very hour Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! feel the pow'r Lyrics: 1 All around this very hour, Falls there streams of heav'nly pow'r; Falling now so full and free, Praise the Lord, it's filling me. Chorus: Hallelujah! feel the pow'r, Falling like a mighty show'r; Coming now so full and free, Praise the Lord, it's filling me. 2 Send us show'rs of heav'nly grace, Let Thy presence fill this place; Speak the word and it shall be, That thy showers fall on me. [Chorus] 3 Thou alone this pow'r can'st give, Without which I dare not live; Give me pow'r to work for thee, Let the stream reach even me. [Chorus] Topics: Revival Languages: English Tune Title: [All around this very hour]

The Harbor-Home

Author: Harriet E. Jones Hymnal: LV1898 #77 (1898) First Line: You're sailing t'ward the fearful rapids, brother Refrain First Line: Face the harbor-home! Lyrics: 1 You're sailing t'ward the fearful rapids, brother, Face the harbor home! You're drifting farther from the beacon, brother, Face the harbor-home! See the clouds of darkness o'er you, See the many words before you, Turn this moment, we implore you, Face the harbor-home! Chorus: Face the harbor-home! Face the harbor-home! The light discern, your frail bark turn, And face the harbor-home! 2 Beware of hidden rock and sand, my brother, Face the harbor-home! Oh, turn toward the shining beacon, brother, Face the harbor-home! Shining stars their watch are keeping, Angry waves are 'round you sweeping, Guardian angels must be weeping, Face the harbor-home! [Chorus] 3 Before you there is awful danger, brother, Face the harbor-home! Just turn about and there is safety, brother, Face the harbor-home! Brightly now the light is burning, Wise are they the light discerning, Oh! at once your back be turning, Face the harbor-home! [Chorus] Topics: Praise; Revival Languages: English Tune Title: [You're sailing t'ward the fearful rapids, brother]

The Lord Came Down to the Garden of Eden

Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: LV1898 #78 (1898) Refrain First Line: Yes, he will come, O yes, he will come Lyrics: 1 The Lord came down to the Garden of Eden And walked with Adam beneath the tree; In seasons of sorrow, when I most need him, Why will he not come and walk with me? Chorus: Yes, he will come, O, yes, he will come, When I am needing his sympathy; When Jesus sees me walking in sorrow, Then he will come and walk with me. 2 Three hundred years he was walking with Enoch, And then God took him with him to be; If my heart is longing to be more like him, Why will he not come and walk with me? [Chorus] 3 The Lord came down to the three Hebrew children, And in the furnace he set them free; If he walked with Daniel among the lions, Why will he not come and walk with me? [Chorus] 4 Our Lord once walked with disciples to Emmaus, And made their sorrows and sadness flee; If he is forever the same blessed Saviour, Why will he not come and walk with me? [Chorus] Topics: Affliction; Revival Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord came down to the Garden of Eden]