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"Follow Me"

Author: T. C. O'K Hymnal: JW1878 #92 (1879) Person Name: T. C. O'K First Line: Hear you not the Savior calling Refrain First Line: Let us round our Leader rally Lyrics: 1 Hear you not the Savior calling, Calling you so earnestly? Gently, too, the tones are falling, "Come, oh, come, and follow me." Chorus: Let us round our Leader rally, Jesus bids us each to come; He will lead us thro' life's valley, O'er the river safely home. 2 Lay not upon earth your treasure, Transient, perishing 'twill be; Rather seek eternal pleasure; Would you find it? Follow me. [Chorus] 3 In my Father's house in heaven Let your hearts untroubled be; Glorious mansions will be given, Only come and follow me. [Chorus] 4 Be thy pathway bright or dreary, Whither duty leadeth thee, Strong thy steps, or faint and weary, I will guide thee follow me. [Chorus] 5 When thy days on earth are ending, And the close of life you see, Even to the grave descending, Never fear, but follow me. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Hear you not the Savior calling]

"My Ain Countrie"

Hymnal: JW1878 #126 (1879) Person Name: T. C. O'K First Line: I am far frae my hame, an' I'm weary aftenwhiles Lyrics: 1 I am far frae my hame, an' I'm weary aftenwhiles, For the lang'd-for hame-bringing, an' my Father's welcome smiles. I'll ne'er be fu' content, until my een do see The gowden gates of heaven an' my ain countrie. The earth is deck'd with flow'rs, money-tinted, fresh and gay; The birdies warble blithely, for my Father made them sae: But these sichts an' these soun's will as naething be to me, When I hear the angels singing in my ain countrie. 2 I've his gude word of promise that some gladsome day the King To his ain royal palace his banished hame will bring. Wi' een an' wi' heart running owre, we shall see "The King in his beauty," an' our ain countrie. My sins hae been mony, an' my sorrows hae been sair; But there they'll never vex me nor be remembered mair; His bluid hath made me white, an' his hand shall dry my een, When he brings me hame at last to my ain countrie. 3 Like a bairn to its mither, a wee birdie to its nest, I wad fain now be ganging unto my Savior's breast, For he gathers in his bosom even witless lambs like me, An' "carries them himself" to his ain countrie. He's faithfu' that has promised, he'll surely come again, He'll keep his tryst wi' me, at what hour I dinna ken: But he bids me still to wait, an' ready aye to be To gang at ony moment, to my ain countrie. 4 So I'm watching aye, and singing o' my hame as I wait, For the soun'ing o' his footfa' this side the gowden gate, God gie his grace to ilk ane wha listens noo to me, That we a' may gang in gladness to our ain countrie. I'm far frae my hame an' I'm weary aftenwhiles, For the lang'd-for hame-bringing, an' my Father's welcome smiles. I'll ne'er be fu' content, until my een do see The gowden gates of heaven, an' my ain countrie. Languages: English Tune Title: [I am far frae my hame, an' I'm weary aftenwhiles]

Silently the shades of evening

Hymnal: JW1878 #195 (1879) Person Name: T. C. O'Kane Lyrics: 1 Silently the shades of evening Gather round our chapel door; Silently they bring before us Faces we shall see no more. 2 Oh, the lost, the unforgotten! Though the world be oft forgot; Oh, the shrouded and the lonely! In our hearts they perish not. 3 Living in the silent hours, Where our spirits only blend, They, unlinked with earthly trouble, We still hoping for its end. Languages: English Tune Title: STOWELL

Evening Blessing

Hymnal: JW1878 #196 (1879) Person Name: T. C. O'Kane First Line: Savior, breathe an evening blessing Lyrics: 1 Savior, breathe an evening blessing, Ere repose our spirits seal; Sin and want we come confessing; Thou canst save and thou canst heal. 2 Tho' the night be dark and dreaery, Darkness can not hide from thee; Thou art he who, never weary, Watchest where thy people be. 3 Should swift death this night o'ertake us, And command us to the tomb, May the morn in heaven awake us, Clad in bright, eternal bloom. Languages: English Tune Title: STOWELL

"Whosoever," saith the Spirit

Hymnal: JW1878 #207 (1879) Person Name: T. C. O'Kane First Line: Come, ye sinners, poor and needy Lyrics: 1 Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, Weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love, and power. Chorus: "Whosoever," saith the Spirit, With the Father and the Son; "Whosoever," sinner, hear it, "Whosoever will may come." 2 Now, ye needy, come and welcome, God's free bounty glorify; True belief and true repentance, Every grace that brings you nigh. [Chorus] 3 Let not conscience make you linger, Nor of fitness fondly dream; All the fitness he requireth Is to feel your need of him. [Chorus] 4 Come, ye weary, heavy-laden, Bruised and mangled by the fall; If you tarry till you're better, You will never come at all. [Chorus] 5 Lo! th' incarnate God, ascending, Pleads the merit of his blood; Venture on him,--venture freely; Let no other trust intrude. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: WHOSOEVER WILL MAY COME

Beulah Land

Author: Edgar Page Hymnal: JW1878 #14 (1879) Person Name: Edgar Page First Line: I've reached the land of corn and wine Refrain First Line: Oh, Beulah land, sweet Beulah Land Lyrics: 1 I've reached the land of corn and wine, And all its riches freely mine; Here shines undimm'd one blissful day, For all my night has pass'd away. Chorus: Oh, Beulah Land, sweet Beulah Land, As on thy highest mount I stand, I look away across the sea, Where mansions are prepared for me. And view the shining glory shore, My heav'n, my home, for evermore! 2 My Saviour comes and walks with me, And sweet communion here have we, He gently leads me by his hand, For this is heaven's borderland. [Chorus] 3 A sweet perfume upon the breeze Is borne from ever-vernal trees, And flowers that never fading grow Where streams of life forever flow. [Chorus] 4 The zephyrs seem to float to me Sweet sounds of heaven's melody, As angels with the white-robed throng Join in the sweet redemption song. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [I've reached the land of corn and wine]

I do Believe the Savior

Author: Edgar Page Hymnal: JW1878 #42 (1879) Person Name: Edgar Page First Line: Yes, I do believe the Savior Refrain First Line: Savior, I will take thy promise Lyrics: 1 Yes, I do believe the Savior, When he says, "I leave my peace;" "Never let your heart be troubled," Trust, and find a sweet release. Chorus: Savior, I will take thy promise, Ev'ry precious promise mine; Resting, trusting, never doubting, Just because the Words are thine. 2 Yes, I do believe the Savior, Hungry souls shall all be blest, Thirsting for the great salvation Shall be fill'd with all the best. [Chorus] 3 Yes, I do believe the Savior, When he says, a mansion fair Stands in glory for the faithful, Furnished ready waiting there. [Chorus] 4 Yes, I do believe the Savior, That on yonder golden shore He is waiting to receive us, With us dwell for evermore. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Yes, I do believe the Savior]

Jesus All the Time

Author: Edgar Page Hymnal: JW1878 #49 (1879) Person Name: Edgar Page First Line: Christ in me the hope for all Refrain First Line: Jesus all the way along Lyrics: 1 Christ in me the hope for all, While he leads I can not fall; Be I low or lifted up, Jesus sweetens every cup. Chorus: Jesus all the way along, Jesus is my prayer and song, Jesus gives a peace sublime, Jesus, Jesus all the time. 2 Though myself am e'er so frail, Christ my Savior ne'er can fail; While he lives and reigns in me Sure my anchorage must be. [Chorus] 3 Jesus reigns, all fullness dwells, Every cloud of doubt dispels; If I in the valley stay Jesus brightens all the way. [Chorus] 4 What an easy quiet road Traveling on to Heaven and God; Trusting him, he knoweth best Here is where I find my rest. [Chorus] 5 Jesus every day and hour, Jesus keeps with mighty power; Oh, the preciousness to be Just relying, Lord, on thee. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Christ in me the hope for all]

Watch and Pray

Hymnal: JW1878 #204 (1879) Person Name: T. E. Perkins, by per First Line: Softly, on the breath of evening Refrain First Line: Weary pilgrim, cease thy mourning Lyrics: 1 Softly, on the breath of evening, Comes the tender sigh of day; Lonely heart, by sorrow laden, 'Tis the time to pray. Chorus: Weary pilgrim, cease thy mourning, Weary pilgrim, cease thy mourning, Rest beyond forever. 2 'Tis the hour when hallowed feelings Chase our doubts and fears away; 'Tis the hour for calm devotion; Pilgrim, watch and pray. [Chorus] 3 Tho' temptations dark oppress thee, Jesus guides thee on thy way; He will hear thy lightest whisper; Pilgrim, watch and pray. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: WATCH AND PRAY

Ere the Sun Goes Down

Author: Josephine Pollard Hymnal: JW1878 #62 (1879) Person Name: Josephine Pollard First Line: I have work enough to do Lyrics: 1 I have work enough to do Ere the sun goes down, For myself and kindred too, Ere the sun goes down. Every idle whisper stilling, With a purpose firm and willing All my daily tasks fulfilling, Ere the sun goes down. Chorus: Ere the sun goes down, Ere the sun goes down, I must do my daily duty, Ere the sun goes down. 2 I must speak the loving word Ere the sun goes down; I must let my voice be heard Ere the sun goes down; Every cry of pity heeding, For the injured interceding, To the light the lost ones leading, Ere the sun goes down! [Chorus] 3 As I journey on my way, Ere the sun goes down, God's commands I must obey, Ere the sun goes down. There are sins that need confessing, There are wrongs that need redressing, If I would obtain the blessing Ere the sun goes down. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [I have work enough to do]