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Hold on, Hold on

Author: Myra Judson Hymnal: JL1884 #110 (1884) Scripture: Genesis 19:17 First Line: Is your hand on the plow? hold on, hold on Refrain First Line: With a firm, steady will Lyrics: 1 Is your hand on the plow? hold on, hold on, And follow in the good old track; And remember the word of the Lord who said, Take heed that ye look not back. Refrain: With a firm, steady will, hold on, hold on, And the end its reward will bring; For the tried and the true shall receive at last A crown from the Lord our King. 2 Are you strong in the faith? hold on, hold on, No matter what the world may do; Keep your eye on the cross, with a calm, clear gaze, And know there is light for you. [Refrain] 3 Are you safe in the Ark? hold on, hold on, Tho' drifting o’er a stormy way; It will rise, it will rest on the fair green hills That bloom in eternal day. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Is your hand on the plow? hold on, hold on]

Dear Lord, I need Thee

Author: Eben E. Rexford Hymnal: JL1884 #164 (1884) Scripture: Genesis 32:25 First Line: Dear Lord, I need thee all the time Refrain First Line: I cannot let Thee go Lyrics: 1 Dear Lord, I need Thee all the time, The road is rough and steep; And only as I trust to Thee, The way to heaven I keep; My sins a heavy burden are; No peace, no rest I know; Dear Lord, until Thy blessing comes, How can I let Thee go? Refrain: I cannot let Thee go, I dare not let Thee go; Dear Lord, until Thy blessing comes, I will not let Thee go. 2 Temptations meet me everywhere, To lure my heart from Thee; I cannot fight them, Lord, alone; Wilt Thou my helper be? This heart of mine, so stained with sin, O wash it white, like snow; Dear Lord, unto Thy blessing comes, How dare I let Thee go? [Refrain] 3 Dear Lord, I cannot walk alone, My heart is full of fear; I falter in the way of heaven Unless I feel Thee near; But when I touch Thy loving hand, What rest and peace I know! Dear Lord, until Thy blessing comes, I will not let Thee go. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Dear Lord, I need thee all the time]

Jacob's Dream

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: JL1884 #18 (1884) Scripture: Genesis 35:6 First Line: Day had softly faded Refrain First Line: O that night at Bethel! Lyrics: 1 Day had softly faded In the golden west; Jacob, sad and lonely, Laid him down to rest; Tho' a stone his pillow, Soon he calmly slept,. While the stars above him Silent vigil kept. Refrain: O that night at Bethel! Bright with joy its holy beam; There his soul uplifted, Heard the voice of God in a dream. 2 On a wondrous ladder, Reaching to the skies, Angel forms descending, Fill'd him with surprise; From its lofty summit, Came the words divine: I, the Lord, have promis'd, Lo, this land is thine. [Refrain] 3 Far from home and kindred, In that lonely spot God was watching o’er him, Yet he knew it not; Thus the hand whose mercy Governs all our ways, Out of deepest trial, Brings the highest praise. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Day had softly faded]

Wells of Elim

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: JL1884 #162 (1884) Scripture: Exodus 15:27 First Line: Cool from the walls of Elim Refrain First Line: O how a soul in Jesus Lyrics: 1 Cool from the wells of Elim, Softly the waters bright, Under the waving palm trees, Smiled in the peaceful light; There were the tents so goodly, There was a nation strong, Resting awhile by Elim’s wells, Praising the Lord in song. Refrain: O how a soul in Jesus Loves of a stream to tell, One that shall flow forever on, Freely drawn from the living well. 2 Out of the rock in Horeb, Smote by a wondrous rod, Quickly the gushing waters Came at the voice of God; They who athirst were pining, They who rebelled before, Now, with delight and wonder filled, Drank and were glad once more. [Refrain] 3 Purer than wells of Elim Under the palm trees fair, Sweeter than Horeb’s waters Hailed by the fainting there,— Low at the feet of mercy, Fresh from the springs above, Jesus the living water gives, Bought with redeeming love. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Cool from the walls of Elim]

The Border Land of Canaan

Author: Myra Judson Hymnal: JL1884 #88 (1884) Scripture: Exodus 16:35 First Line: When I sought the ear of the Strong to save Refrain First Line: On the border Land of Canaan Lyrics: 1 When I sought the ear of the Strong to save, How He smil'd on me and my sins forgave; Now my faith clings fast to my Saviour’s hand, And I walk with Him on the Border Land. Refrain: On the Border Land of Canaan, On the Border Land of Canaan, Blessed Border Land of Canaan; Hallelujah, praise the Lord. 2 On the Border Land there are songs that rise, There are scenes that burst on my raptured eyes, Till my heart and soul with delight expand, While I walk with Him on the Border Land. [Refrain] 3 There is more to see, there is more to know, For the way grows bright as I onward go; There are distant views of the golden strand, That my Saviour gives on the Border Land. [Refrain] 4 When I cross with Him over Jordan’s tide, And behold His face on the other side, With a shout of joy I will bless the hand That was still my Guide on the Border Land. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [When I sought the ear of the Strong to save]

Sound the Trumpet

Author: Robert Lowry Hymnal: JL1884 #70 (1884) Scripture: Leviticus 25:9 First Line: Sound the trumpet thro' the land Refrain First Line: Full redemption now proclaim Lyrics: 1 Sound the trumpet thro' the land, At the gates of Zion stand; All the debt of sin is paid, Christ is on the altar laid. Refrain: Full redemption now proclaim, Pardon free in Jesus’ name; God’s atoning work is done; Tell the tidings, every one. 2 Sound the trumpet loud and clear, Send its echoes far and near; Tell the dying sons of men, Life has come to earth again. [Refrain] 3 Sound the trumpet; let it bring Hope and love like breath of spring; Never came a sweeter tone From the height of Mercy’s throne. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Sound the trumpet thro' the land]

Third Commandment

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: JL1884 #160 (1884) Scripture: Numbers 15:39 First Line: We must not break God's holy law Refrain First Line: Remember, remember, it is the Lord's command Lyrics: 1 We must not break God’s holy law, By wicked words profane, For He will punish every one That takes His name in vain. Refrain: Remember, remember, it is the Lord’s command; Remember, remember, it is the Lord’s command. 2 How many break the Lord’s command, And take His name in vain; But if they tho’t how wrong it was, They would not sin again. [Refrain] 3 O let us pity them, and pray That they may be forgiven; May come to God thro’ Christ our Lord, And find the way to heaven. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [We must not break God's holy law]

Pisgah's Mountain

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: JL1884 #170 (1884) Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:27 First Line: Joyful away to Pisgah's mountain Refrain First Line: Would you sit by the banks of the river Lyrics: 1 Joyful away to Pisgah's mountain, Borne on the wings of faith we soar; Sweetly we hear the echo ringing, Happy voices on the other shore; Hark! they sing in the bright vales of Eden, Songs of praise to the Lamb that was slain; Round His throne with the martyrs they gather, There united for ever to reign. Refrain: Would you sit by the banks of the river, With the friends you have loved by your side? Would you join in the songs of the angels? Then be ready to follow your guide. 2 Christians, behold the hill of Zion; See where our purest treasure lies; Work for the Lord, whate'er our trials, O be faithful, we shall win the prize; Crown'd with light in a mansion of beauty, We shall dwell with the pure and the blest; We shall sing with the faithful in glory, Where the weary for ever shall rest. [Refrain] 3 We're passing on with eager longing, Soon we shall reach the swelling tide; Jesus will bear us safely over, We shall anchor on the other side; Saved by grace, to His kingdom exalted, When the billows of Jordan are passed, We shall sing with the friends we have cherished, Glory, glory, we're home, home at last. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Joyful away to Pisgah's mountain]

What though the Tempests Rage

Author: Helen R. Young Hymnal: JL1884 #138 (1884) Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27 First Line: What tho' the tempests rage around thee Lyrics: 1 What tho’ the tempests rage around thee, Child of the living God? Fear not to tread with faith and courage Where thy Redeemer trod; Fail not to bear the gospel banner, Fear not the world’s cold scorn; Tho' now the night be dark with sorrow, Joy cometh with the morn. 2 Strong is the Hand that leads thee forward, Changeless the Father’s love; Dread not the surging waves below thee, Fear not the clouds above; Hold fast the promise of salvation, And to the end endure; Ever be faithful to thy calling, And thy reward is sure. Languages: English Tune Title: [What tho' the tempests rage around thee]

Lofty Hills of Moab

Author: Rev. M. Lowrie Hofford Hymnal: JL1884 #17 (1884) Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1 First Line: From the lofty hills of Moab Lyrics: 1 From the lofty hills of Moab, Where thy weary feet shall stand, Thou shalt look across the Jordan, And behold the promised land; The land of milk and honey, Fertile land of corn and wine, The land of springs and fountains,— ‘Tis the land that shall be thine. 2 From the lofty hills of Moab, Thou shalt view the prospect o’er; ‘Tis the land the Lord shall give thee, And ‘tis thine forevermore; And tho' thy eyes be dazzled With the splendor of the sight, Thy heart shall turn with rapture To the scene of pure delight. 3 From the lofty hills of Moab, It is sweet indeed to rise To the higher land of promise, To the Canaan of the skies; The land of heavenly glory, Land of beauty all divine, The land of many mansions, That forever shall be thine. Languages: English Tune Title: [From the lofty hills of Moab]