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Oh, How I Love Jesus

Author: Frederick Whitfield Appears in 567 hymnals First Line: There is a name I love to hear Lyrics: 1 There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; It sounds like music in my ear, The sweetest name on earth. Chorus: Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Because He first loved me! 2 It tells me of a Savior’s love, Who died to set me free; It tells me of His precious blood, The sinner’s perfect plea. (Chorus) 3 It tells what my Father hath In store for ev'ry day, And tho' I tread a darksome path, Yields sunshine all the way. (Chorus) 4 It tells of One whose loving heart Can feel my deepest woe, Who in each sorrow bears a part, That none can bear below. (Chorus) Topics: Adoration; Christ Name; Praise of Christ; Adoration; Christ Name; Praise of Christ Used With Tune: [There is a name I love to hear]

Holy Bible, Book Divine

Author: John Burton Appears in 569 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy Bible, Book divine, Precious treasure, thou art mine: Mine to tell me whence I came, Mine to teach me what I am; 2 Mine to chide me when I rove, Mine to show a Savior's love, Mine thou art to guide and guard, Mine to punish or reward, 3 Mine to comfort in distress-- Suffering in this wilderness, 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: O thou holy Book divine, Precious treasure, thou art mine. Used With Tune: [Holy Bible, Book divine]

Dwelling in Beulah Land

Author: C. Austin Miles Appears in 152 hymnals First Line: Far away the noise of strife upon my ear is falling Refrain First Line: I'm living on the mountain Used With Tune: [Far away the noise of strife upon my ear is falling]

Love Lifted Me

Author: James Rowe Appears in 264 hymnals First Line: I was sinking deep in sin Refrain First Line: 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. Chorus: 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. (Chorus) 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. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Love; Christ Love Used With Tune: [I was sinking deep in sin]

Amazing Grace

Author: John Newton Appears in 1,420 hymnals First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! 3 Thro' many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace hath bro't me safe thus far And grace will lead me home. 4 When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we first begun. Used With Tune: [Amazing grace! how sweet the sound]

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman Appears in 609 hymnals First Line: What a fellowship, what a joy divine Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms Lyrics: 1 What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms. 2 Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms; Oh, how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms. (Refrain) 3 What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms. (Refrain) Topics: Christ Refuge; Fellowship with God; Christ Refuge; Fellowship with God Used With Tune: [What a fellowship, what a joy divine]

Whiter than Snow

Author: James Nicholson Appears in 660 hymnals First Line: Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole Refrain First Line: Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole; I want Thee forever to live in my soul, Break down ev'ry idol, cast out ev'ry foe; Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. Refrain: Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow; Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 2 Lord Jesus, look down from Thy throne in the skies, And help me to make a complete sacrifice; I give up myself, and whatever I know, Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. (Refrain) 3 Lord Jesus, for this I most humbly entreat, I wait, blessed Lord, at Thy crucified feet; By faith, for my cleansing I see Thy blood flow, Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. (Refrain) 4 Lord Jesus, Thou seest I patiently wait, Come now, and within me a new heart create; To those who have sought Thee, Thou never saidst "No," Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole]

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: A. Catherine Hankey Appears in 1,211 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story Because I know ’tis true; It satisfies my longings As nothing else can do. Chorus: I love to tell the story, ’Twill be my theme in glory, To tell the old, old story Of Jesus and His love. 2 I love to tell the story, More wonderful it seems Than all the golden fancies Of all our golden dreams. I love to tell the story, It did so much for me; And that is just the reason I tell it now to thee. (Chorus) 3 I love to tell the story, ’Tis pleasant to repeat What seems, each time I tell it, More wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, For some have never heard The message of salvation From God’s own holy Word. (Chorus) 4 I love to tell the story, For those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting To hear it like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, ’Twill be the old, old story That I have loved so long. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Love; Christ Love Used With Tune: [I love to tell the story]

Beulah Land

Author: Edgar P. Stites Appears in 312 hymnals First Line: I've reached the land of corn and wine Refrain First Line: O Beulah land, sweet Beulah land Lyrics: 1 I’ve reached the land of corn and wine, And all its riches freely mine; Here shines undimmed one blissful day, For all my night has passed away. Chorus: O 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 forevermore! 2 My Savior 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 flow’rs, 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) Used With Tune: [I've reached the land of corn and wine]

Rise Up, O Men of God

Author: William P. Merrill Appears in 253 hymnals First Line: Rise up, O men of God! Lyrics: 1 Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things; Give heart and mind and soul and strength To serve the King of kings. 2 Rise up, O men of God! His Kingdom tarries long; Bring in the day of brotherhood And end the night of wrong. 3 Rise up, O men of God! The Church for you doth wait, Her strength unequal to her task; Rise up, and make her great! 4 Lift high the cross of Christ! Tread where His feet have trod; As brothers of the Son of man, Rise up, O men of God! Used With Tune: [Rise up, O men of God!]