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I'll Live for Him

Author: Ralph E. Hudson Appears in 520 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:3 First Line: My life, my love I give to Thee Topics: Christians Commitment; Giving Used With Tune: [My life, my love I give to Thee]

Dear Lord and Father of mankind

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier, 1807-1892 Appears in 499 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:3 Topics: Growth in Grace and Holiness Used With Tune: REPTON

'Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Author: Louisa M. R. Stead Appears in 414 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2 Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! Lyrics: 1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take him at his Word; Just to rest upon his promise; Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord." Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him; How I've prov'd him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more! 2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to trust His cleansing blood; Just in simple faith to plunge me 'Neath the healing cleansing flood! [Refrain] 3 Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, Just from sin and self to cease; Just from Jesus simply taking Life and rest, and joy and peace. [Refrain] 4 I'm so glad I learn'd to trust thee, Precious Jesus, Saviour, Friend; And I know that thou art with me, Wilt be with me to the end. [Refrain} Topics: Christ Friend; Faith In Christ; Hymns for Informal Occasions; Trust in God Used With Tune: ['Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus]

Blest Are the Pure in Heart

Author: John Keble Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 399 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:3 Lyrics: 1 Blest are the pure in heart, For they shall see our God; The secret of the Lord is theirs; Their soul is Christ's abode. 2 The Lord, who left the heavens Our life and peace to bring, To dwell in lowliness with men Their pattern and their King; 3 He to the lowly soul Doth still Himself impart; And for His dwelling and His throne Chooseth the pure in heart. 4 Lord, we Thy presence seek; May ours this blessing be; Give us a pure and lowly heart, A temple meet for Thee. Amen. Topics: Christ Example; Christ Presence; Purity of Life; Jesus Christ His Presence Used With Tune: FRANCONIA Text Sources: Stanzas 2, 4, Mitre Hymn Book, 1836, alt.

A Child of the King

Author: Harriet E. Buell Appears in 383 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2 First Line: My Father is rich in houses and lands Lyrics: 1 My Father is rich in houses and lands, He holdeth the wealth of the world in His hands! Of rubies and diamonds, of silver and gold, His coffers are full, He has riches untold. Refrain: I'm a child of the King, A child of the King: With Jesus my Savior I'm a child of the King. 2 My Father's own Son, the Savior of men, Once wandered on earth as the poorest of them; But now He is pleading our pardon on high, That we may be His when He comes by and by. [Refrain] 3 I once was an outcast stranger on earth, A sinner by choice, and an alien by birth; But I've been adopted, my name's written down, An heir to a mansion, a robe, and a crown. [Refrain] 4 A tent or a cottage, why should I care? They're building a palace for me over there; Tho' exiled from home, yet, still I may sing: All glory to God, I'm a child of the King. [Refrain] Topics: Christians Sonship Used With Tune: [My Father is rich in houses and lands]

My God, how wonderful you are

Author: Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 343 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:2 Topics: Grace and Providence; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER

Here, O my Lord

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 312 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:2 First Line: Here. O my Lord, I see thee face to face Lyrics: 1 Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face; here faith would touch and handle things unseen; here grasp with firmer hand th'eternal grace, and all my weariness upon thee lean. 2 Here would I feed upon the bread of God, here drink with thee the royal wine of heav'n; here would I lay aside each earthly load; here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiv'n. 3 I have no help but thee; nor do I need another arm save thine to lean upon; it is enough, my Lord, enough indeed, my strength is in thy might, thy might alone. Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: FARLEY CASTLE

Immortal Love, Forever Full

Author: John G. Whittier Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 298 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1 Topics: Jesus Love Used With Tune: SERENITY

My God, my Father, blissful name!

Author: Mrs. Steele Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 261 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2 Lyrics: 1 My God, my Father, blissful name! Oh, may I call thee mine? May I with sweet assurance claim A portion so divine? 2 This only can my fears control, And bid my sorrows fly: What harm can ever reach my soul, Beneath my Father's eye? 3 Whate'er thy providence denies, I cheerfully resign; Lord, thou art good and just and wise, I yield my will to thine. 4 Whate'er thy sacred will ordains, Still give me strength to bear: Let me but know my Father reigns, I'll trust his tender care. Topics: The Christian System Adoption And Sanctification; Adoption

I Was Sinking Deep in Sin (Love Lifted Me)

Author: James Rowe, 1865-1933 Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 259 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1 First Line: I was sinking deep in sin Refrain First Line: Love lifted me! Love lifted me! Lyrics: 1 I was sinking deep in sin, Far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, Sinking to rise no more; But the Master of the sea Heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me, Now safe am I. Refrain: Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. 2 All my heart to Him I give, Ever to Him I'll cling, In His blessed presence live, Ever His praises sing: Love so mighty and so true Merits my soul's best songs; Faithful, loving service, too, To Him belongs. [Refrain] 3 Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves; He will lift you by His love Out of the angry waves; He's the Master of the sea, Billows His will obey; He your Savior wants to be, Be saved today. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Love Used With Tune: SAFETY