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Be Still, My Soul

Author: Katharina von Schlegel; Jane L. Borthwick Appears in 178 hymnals First Line: Be still, my soul! the Lord is on thy side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul! the Lord is on thy side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain: Leave to thy God to order and provide; In every change He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul! thy best, thy heavenly Friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2 Be still, my soul! thy God doth undertake To guide the future as He has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul! the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below. 3 Be still, my soul! the hour is hastening on When we shall be forever with the Lord, When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored. Be still, my soul! when change and tears are past, All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Topics: Assurance Used With Tune: [Be still, my soul! the Lord is on thy side]

The Unclouded Day

Author: J. K. Alwood Appears in 201 hymnals First Line: O they tell me of a home far beyond the skies Refrain First Line: O the land of cloudless day Lyrics: 1 O they tell me of a home far beyond the skies, O they tell me of a home far away; O they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise, O they tell me of an unclouded day. Refrain: O the land of cloudless day, O the land of an unclouded day; O they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise. O they tell me of an unclouded day. 2 O they tell me of a home where my friends have gone, O they tell me of that land far away; Where the tree of life in eternal bloom Sheds its fragrance through the unclouded day. [Refrain] 3 O they tell me of a King in His beauty there, And they tell me that mine eyes shall behold Where He sits on the throne that is whiter than snow, In the city that is made of gold. [Refrain] 4 O they tell me that He smiles on His children there, And His smile drives their sorrow away; And they tell me that no tears ever come again, In that lovely land of unclouded day. [Refrain] Topics: Heaven and Everlasting Life Used With Tune: [O they tell me of a home far beyond the skies]

Fill Me Now

Author: Elwood R. Stokes Appears in 277 hymnals First Line: Hover o'er me, Holy Spirit Refrain First Line: Fill me now, fill me now Lyrics: 1 Hover o’er me, Holy Spirit, Bathe my trembling heart and brow; Fill me with Thy hallowed presence, Come, O come and fill me now. Refrain: Fill me now, fill me now, Jesus, come and fill me now; Fill me with Thy hallowed presence– Come, O come and fill me now. 2 Thou canst fill me, gracious Spirit, Though I cannot tell Thee how: But I need Thee, greatly need Thee, Come, O come and fill me now. [Refrain] 3 I am weakness, full of weakness, At Thy sacred feet I bow; Blest, divine, eternal Spirit, Fill with power, and fill me now. [Refrain] 4 Cleanse and comfort, bless and save me, Bathe, O bathe my heart and brow; Thou art comforting and saving, Thou art sweetly filling now. [Refrain] Topics: Holy Spirit; Renewal and Revival Used With Tune: [Hover o'er me, Holy Spirit]

Ye Must Be Born Again

Author: William T. Sleeper Appears in 186 hymnals First Line: A ruler once came to Jesus by night Lyrics: 1 A ruler once came to Jesus by night, To ask Him the way of salvation and light; The Master made answer in words true and plain, "Ye must be born again.” Refrain: “Ye must be born again, Ye must be born again; I verily, verily say unto thee, Ye must be born again." 2 Ye children of men, attend to the word So solemnly uttered by Jesus the Lord; And let not this message to you be in vain, "Ye must be born again.” [Refrain] 3 O ye who would enter that glorious rest, And sing with the ransomed the song of the blest; The life everlasting if ye would obtain, "Ye must be born again.” [Refrain] 4 A dear one in heaven thy heart yearns to see, At the beautiful gate may be watching for thee; Then list to the note of this solemn refrain, "Ye must be born again.” [Refrain] Used With Tune: [A ruler once came to Jesus by night]

A Charge to Keep I Have

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 1,351 hymnals First Line: A charge to keep I have Lyrics: 1 A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify, Who gave His Son my soul to save, And fit it for the sky. 2 To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill, O may it all my pow'rs engage To do my Master's will. 3 Arm me with jealous care, As in Thy sight to live, And O Thy servant, Lord, prepare A strict account to give. 4 Help me to watch and pray, And on Thyself rely, By faith assured I will obey, For I shall never die. Topics: Commitment and Submission Used With Tune: [A charge to keep I have ]

Joy to the World!

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 1,858 hymnals First Line: Joy to the world! the Lord is come Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world! the Lord is come: Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the world! the Savior reigns: Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness. And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love. Amen. Topics: Christmas Scripture: Psalm 98 Used With Tune: [Joy to the world! the Lord is come]

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

Author: Edmund H. Sears Appears in 871 hymnals Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold: "Peace on the earth, good will to men, From heaven's all gracious King": The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. 2 And ye, beneath life's crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow, Look now! for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing: O rest beside the weary load, And hear the angels sing. 3 For lo, the days are hastening on, By prophet seen of old, When, with the ever-circling years, Shall come the time foretold, When the new heaven and earth shall own The Prince of Peace their King, And the whole world send back the song Which now the angels sing. Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: [It came upon the midnight clear]

We Three Kings of Orient Are

Author: John H. Hopkins, Jr. Appears in 312 hymnals Refrain First Line: o star of wonder, star of night Lyrics: 1 We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star. Refrain: O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to Thy perfect light. 2 Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, Gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign. [Refrain] 3 Frankincense to offer have I; Incense owns a Deity nigh; Prayer and praising all men raising, Worship Him, God on high. [Refrain] 4 Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom: Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb. [Refrain] 5 Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and Sacrifice; Alleluia, Alleluia! Sounds thru the earth and skies. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: [We three kings of Orient are]

Angels from the Realms of Glory

Author: James Montgomery Appears in 764 hymnals First Line: Angels, from the realms of glory Lyrics: 1 Angels, from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Ye who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth: Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. 2 Shepherds, in the fields abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night, God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the infant light: Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. 3 Wise Men, leave your contemplation, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations, Ye have seen His natal star: Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. 4 Saints before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending, In His temple shall appear: Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: [Angels, from the realms of glory]

Go, Tell It On the Mountains

Appears in 108 hymnals First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain: Go, tell it on the mountains, Over the hills and everywhere; Go tell it on the mountains That Jesus Christ is born! 1 While shepherds kept their watching O'er silent flocks by night, Behold throughout the heavens There shone a holy light. [Refrain] 2 The shepherds feared and trembled When lo! Above the earth Rang out the angel chorus That hailed the Savior's birth. [Refrain] 3 Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born, And brought us God's salvation That blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: [While shepherds kept their watching] Text Sources: Traditional

Away in a Manger

Author: John Thomas McFarland Appears in 546 hymnals First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the sky all looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, The little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, And stay by my side until morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus! I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there. Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: [Away in a manger, no crib for a bed] Text Sources: Source unknown, sts. 1-2

Silent Night, Holy Night

Author: Joseph Mohr; John F. Young Appears in 623 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. 2 Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing alleluia: Christ the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born! 3 Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: [Silent night, holy night]

Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

Author: William H. Parker Appears in 153 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear; Things I would ask Him to tell me If He were here: Scenes by the wayside, Tales of the sea, Stories of Jesus, Tell them to me. 2 First let me hear how the children Stood 'round His knee, And I shall fancy His blessing Resting on me; Words full of kindness, Deeds full of grace, All in the brightness Of Jesus' face. 3 Into the city I'd follow The children's band, Waving a branch of the palm tree High in my hand; One of His heralds, Yes, I would sing Loudest hosannas, "Jesus is King!" Topics: Bible - Word of God; Jesus Christ Life and Ministry Used With Tune: [Tell me the stories of Jesus]

The Name of Jesus

Author: W. C. Martin Appears in 162 hymnals First Line: The name of Jesus is so sweet Refrain First Line: "Jesus," O how sweet the name! Lyrics: 1 The name of Jesus is so sweet, I love its music to repeat; It makes my joys full and complete, The precious name of Jesus. Refrain: “Jesus,” O how sweet the name! “Jesus,” ev'ry day the same; “Jesus,” let all saints proclaim Its worthy praise forever. 2 I love the name of Him whose heart Knows all my griefs, and bears a part; Who bids all anxious fears depart- I love the name of Jesus. [Refrain] 3 That name I fondly love to hear, It never fails my heart to cheer; Its music dries the fallen tear: Exalt the name of Jesus. [Refrain] 4 No word of man can ever tell How sweet the name I love so well; O let its praises ever swell, O praise the name of Jesus. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ His Name Used With Tune: [The name of Jesus is so sweet]

No, Not One!

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Appears in 403 hymnals First Line: There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus Refrain First Line: Jesus knows all bout our struggles Lyrics: 1 There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus, No, not one! no, not one! None else could heal all our soul's diseases, No, not one! no, not one! Refrain: Jesus knows all about our struggles, He will guide till the day is done; There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus, No, not one! no, not one! 2 No friend like Him is so high and holy, No, not one! no, not one! And yet no friend is so meek and lowly, No, not one! no, not one! [Refrain] 3 There's not an hour that He is not near us, No, not one! no, not one! No night so dark but His love can cheer us, No, not one! no, not one! [Refrain] 4 Did ever saint find this friend forsake him? No, not one! no, not one! Or sinner find that He would not take him? No, not one! no, not one! [Refrain] 5 Was e'er a gift like the Savior given? No, not one! no, not one! Will He refuse us a home in heaven? No, not one! no, not one! [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Friend Used With Tune: [There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus]

I Stand Amazed

Author: Charles H. Gabriel Appears in 210 hymnals First Line: I stand amazed in the presence Refrain First Line: How marvelous! how wonderful! Lyrics: 1 I stand amazed in the presence Of Jesus the Nazarene, And wonder how He could love me, A sinner, condemned, unclean. Refrain: How marvelous! how wonderful! And my song shall ever be: How marvelous! how wonderful Is my Savior's love for me! 2 For me it was in the garden He prayed, "Not my will, but Thine;" He had no tears for His own griefs, But sweat drops of blood for mine. [Refrain] 3 He took my sins and my sorrows, He made them His very own: He bore the burden to Calvary, And suffered and died alone. [Refrain] 4 He took my sins and my sorrows, He made them His very own: He bore the burden to Calvary, And suffered and died alone. [Refrain] 5 When with the ransomed in glory His face I at last shall see, 'Twill be my joy through the ages To sing of His love for me. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ His Love Used With Tune: [I stand amazed in the presence]

Jesus Loves Even Me

Author: Philip P. Bliss Appears in 396 hymnals First Line: I am so glad that my Father in heaven Refrain First Line: I am so glad that Jesus loves me Lyrics: 1 I am so glad that our Father in heaven Tells of His love in the Book He has given; Wonderful things in the Bible I see- This is the dearest, that Jesus loves me. Refrain: I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me; I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me. 2 Though I forget Him and wander away, Still Jesus loves me wherever I stray; Back to His dear loving arms I would flee, When I remember that Jesus loves me. [Refrain] 3 O, if there's only one song I can sing, When in His beauty I see the great King, This shall my song in eternity be: O, what a wonder that Jesus loves me!" [Refrain] Topics: Children's Hymns; Jesus Christ His Love Used With Tune: [I am so glad that my Father in heaven]

O Perfect Love

Author: Dorothy Gurney Appears in 236 hymnals First Line: O perfect Love, all human thought transcending Lyrics: 1 O perfect Love, all human thought transcending, Lowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne, That theirs may be the love which knows no ending, Whom Thou for evermore dost join in one. 2 O perfect Life, be Thou their full assurance Of tender charity and steadfast faith, Of patient hope, and quiet, brave endurance, With child-like trust that fears nor pain nor death. 3 Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow, Grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife, And to life's day the glorious unknown morrow That dawns upon eternal love and life. Amen. Topics: Church, Family of Believers Used With Tune: [O perfect Love, all human thought transcending]

Fairest Lord Jesus

Appears in 571 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son: Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou my soul's glory, joy, and crown. 2 Fair are the meadows, Fairer still the woodlands, Robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful heart to sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, Fairer still the moonlight, And all the twinkling starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer Than all the angels heaven can boast. 4 Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be Thine! Amen. Topics: Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: [Fairest Lord Jesus] Text Sources: Munster Gesangbuch

Ride On, Ride On in Majesty

Author: Henry Hart Milman Appears in 505 hymnals First Line: Ride on! ride on in majesty! Lyrics: 1 Ride on! ride on in majesty! Hark! all the tribes hosanna cry; O Savior meek, pursue Thy road With palms and scattered garments strowed. 2 Ride on! ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die; O Christ, Thy triumphs now begin O'er captive death and conquered sin. 3 Ride on! ride on in majesty! The winged squadrons of the sky Look down with sad and wond'ring eyes to see th'approaching sacrifice. 4 Ride on! ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die; Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain, Then take, O God, Thy pow'r and reign. Topics: Jesus Christ Life and Ministry Used With Tune: [Ride on! ride on in majesty]

The Cross Is Not Greater

Author: Ballington Booth Appears in 172 hymnals First Line: The cross that He gave may be heavy Refrain First Line: The cross is not greater than His grace Lyrics: 1 The cross that He gave may be heavy, But it ne’er outweighs His grace; The storm that I feared may surround me, But it ne’er excludes His face. Refrain: The cross is not greater than His grace, The storm cannot hide His blessed face; I am satisfied to know That with Jesus here below, I can conquer ev'ry foe. Amen. 2 The thorns in my path are not sharper Than composed His crown for me; The cup that I drink not more bitter Than He drank in Gethsemane. [Refrain] 3 The light of His love shineth brighter, As it falls on paths of woe; The toil of my work groweth lighter, As I stoop to raise the low. [Refrain] 4 His will I have joy in fulfilling, As I'm walking in His sight; My all to the blood I am bringing, It alone can keep me right. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Cross Used With Tune: [The cross that He gave may be heavy]

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane Appears in 523 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus I gladly take my stand: The shadow of a mighty rock Within a weary land, A home within the wilderness, A rest upon the way, From the burning of the noontide heat And the burden of the day. 2 Upon that cross of Jesus My eyes at times can see The very dying form of One Who suffered there for me; And from my smitten heart, with tears, Two wonders I confess- The wonders of His glorious love And my unworthiness. 3 I take, O cross, thy shadow For my abiding place; I ask no other sunshine than The sunshine of His face, Content to let the world go by, To know no gain or loss, My sinful self my only shame, My glory all the cross. Topics: Jesus Christ Cross Used With Tune: [Beneath the cross of Jesus]

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Author: John Bowring Appears in 1,515 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me: Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaming Adds more luster to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that thru all time abide. Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Cross Used With Tune: [In the cross of Christ I glory]

Near the Cross

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 680 hymnals First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross– There a precious fountain, Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calvary's mountain. Refrain: In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever, 'Til my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. 2 At the cross I stood one day, Love and mercy found me; There the bright and morning star Shed its beams around me. [Refrain] 3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God, Bring its scenes before me; Help me walk from day to day With its shadow o'er me. [Refrain] 4 Near the cross I'll watch and wait, Hoping, trusting ever, 'Til I reach the golden strand Just beyond the river. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Cross Used With Tune: [Jesus, keep me near the cross]

Down at the Cross

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman Appears in 798 hymnals First Line: Down at the cross where my Savior died Refrain First Line: Glory to His name Lyrics: 1 Down at the cross where my Savior died, Down where for cleansing from sin I cried, There to my heart was the blood applied; Glory to His name. Refrain: Glory to His name, Glory to His name! There to my heart was the blood applied; Glory to His name. 2 I am so wondrously saved from sin, Jesus so sweetly abides within; There at the cross where He took me in; Glory to His name. [Refrain] 3 O, precious fountain that saves from sin, I am so glad I have entered in; There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean; Glory to His name. [Refrain] 4 Come to this fountain so rich and sweet; Cast your poor soul at the Savior’s feet; Plunge in today, and be made complete; Glory to His name. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Cross Used With Tune: [Down at the cross where my Savior died]

The Old Rugged Cross

Author: George Bennard Appears in 345 hymnals First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Lyrics: 1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suffering and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain: So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, 'Til my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown. 2 O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, Has a wondrous attraction for me; For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above To bear it to dark Calvary. [Refrain] 3 In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, A wondrous beauty I see; For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died To pardon and sanctify me. [Refrain] 4 To the old rugged cross I will ever be true, Its shame and reproach gladly bear; Then He’ll call me some day to my home far away, Where His glory forever I’ll share. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Cross Used With Tune: [On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross]

Are You Washed in the Blood

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman Appears in 429 hymnals First Line: Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power? Lyrics: 1 Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Refrain: Are you washed in the blood, In the soul-cleansing blood of the Lamb? Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? 2 Are you walking daily by the Savior's side? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Do you rest each moment in the Crucified? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? [Refrain] 3 When the Bridegroom cometh, will your robes be white, Pure and white in the blood of the Lamb? Will your souls be ready for the mansions bright And be washed in the blood of the Lamb? [Refrain] 4 Lay aside the garments that are stained with sin And be washed in the blood of the Lamb? There's a fountain flowing for the soul unclean; Oh, be washed in the blood of the Lamb? [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Blood Used With Tune: [Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power?]

When I See the Blood

Author: John Foote Appears in 230 hymnals First Line: Christ our Redeemer died on the cross Lyrics: 1 Christ our Redeemer died on the cross, Died for the sinner, paid all his due; Sprinkle your soul with the blood of the Lamb, And I will pass, will pass over you. Refrain: When I see the blood, When I see the blood, When I see the blood, I will pass, I will pass over you. 2 Chiefest of sinners, Jesus will save; As He has promised, that He will do; Wash in the fountain opened for sin, And I will pass, will pass over you. [Refrain] 3 Judgment is coming, all will be there, Each one receiving justly his due; Hide in the saving, sin-cleansing blood, And I will pass, will pass over you. [Refrain] 4 O great compassion! O boundless love! O lovingkindness, faithful and true! Find peace and shelter under the blood, And I will pass, will pass over you. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Blood Used With Tune: [Christ our Redeemer died on the cross]

There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood

Author: William Cowper Appears in 2,473 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel's veins, And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all their guilty stains: Lose all their guilty stains, Lose all their guilty stains; And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day, And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away: Wash all my sins away, Wash all my sins away; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away. 3 Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood Shall never lose its pow'r, Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved to sin no more: Be saved, to sin no more, Be saved, to sin no more; Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved to sin no more. 4 E'er since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme And shall be till I die: And shall be till I die, And shall be till I die; Redeeming love has been my theme And shall be till I die. 5 When this poor lisping, stamm'ring tongue Lies silent in the grave, Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing Thy pow'r to save: I'll sing Thy pow'r to save, I'll sing Thy pow'r to save; Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing Thy pow'r to save. Topics: Jesus Christ Blood Used With Tune: [There is a fountain filled with blood]

Nothing But the Blood

Author: Robert Lowry Appears in 501 hymnals First Line: What can wash away my sin? Refrain First Line: O! precious is the flow Lyrics: 1 What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Refrain: O! precious is the flow That makes me white as snow; No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 2 For my pardon this I see– Nothing but the blood of Jesus; For my cleansing this my plea– Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] 3 Nothing can for sin atone– Nothing but the blood of Jesus; Naught of good that I have done– Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] 4 This is all my hope and peace– Nothing but the blood of Jesus; This is all my righteousness– Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Blood Used With Tune: [What can wash away my sin]

There Is Power in the Blood

Author: Lewis E. Jones Appears in 350 hymnals First Line: Would you be free from your burden of sin? Refrain First Line: There is pow'r pow'r, wonder-working pow'r Lyrics: 1 Would you be free from your burden of sin? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Would you o'er evil a victory win? There's wonderful pow'r in the blood. Refrain: There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r In the blood of the Lamb; There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r In the precious blood of the Lamb. 2 Would you be free from your passion and pride? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Come for a cleansing to Calvary's tide– There's wonderful pow'r in the blood. [Refrain] 3 Would you be whiter, much brighter than snow? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Sin-stains are lost in its life-giving flow– There's wonderful pow'r in the blood. [Refrain] 4 Would you do service for Jesus your King? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Would you live daily His praises to sing? There's wonderful pow'r in the blood. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Blood Used With Tune: [Would you be free from your burden of sin]

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 1,996 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood. 3 See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down: Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small: Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Cross Used With Tune: [When I survey the wondrous cross]

Jesus Paid It All

Author: Elvina M. Hall Appears in 809 hymnals First Line: I hear the Savior say Lyrics: 1 I hear the Savior say, "Thy strength indeed is small! Child of weakness, watch and pray, Find in me thine all in all." Refrain: Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain- He washed it white as snow. 2 For nothing good have I Whereby Thy grace to claim- I will wash my garments white In the blood of Calvary's Lamb. [Refrain] 3 And when before the throne I stand in Him complete, "Jesus died my soul to save," My lips shall still repeat. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Atonement Used With Tune: [I hear the Savior say]

Were You There?

Appears in 218 hymnals First Line: Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Lyrics: 1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? O! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? 2 Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? O! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? 3 Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? O! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? 4 Were you there when He rose up from the grave? Were you there when He rose up from the grave? O! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when He rose up from the grave? Topics: Easter Used With Tune: [Were you there when they crucified my Lord?] Text Sources: Amercan Folk Hymn

Christ Arose

Author: Robert Lowry Appears in 423 hymnals First Line: Low in the grave He lay Refrain First Line: Up from the grave He arose Lyrics: 1 Low in the grave He lay, Jesus, my Savior! Waiting the coming day, Jesus, my Lord! Refrain: Up from the grave He arose, With a mighty triumph o'er His foes; He arose a victor from the dark domain, And He lives forever with His saints to reign; He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! 2 Vainly they watched His bed, Jesus, my Savior! Vainly they sealed the dead, Jesus, my Lord! [Refrain] 3 Death could not keep his prey, Jesus, my Savior! He tore the bars away, Jesus, my Lord! [Refrain] Topics: Easter Used With Tune: [Low in the grave He lay]

Christ, the Lord, Is Risen Today

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 1,176 hymnals First Line: Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply: Alleluia! 2 Lives again our glorious King. Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Dying once, He all doth save, Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia! 3 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids Him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia! 4 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as His love; Alleluia! Praise Him, all ye heavenly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Amen. Topics: Easter Used With Tune: [Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!]

I Gave my Life for Thee

Author: Frances R. Havergal Appears in 535 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I gave My life for thee, My precious blood I shed, That thou might'st ransomed be, And quickened from the dead; I gave, I gave My life for thee– What hast thou giv'n for Me? I gave, I gave My life for thee– What hast thou giv'n for Me? 2 My Father's house of light, My glory-circled throne I left, for earthly night, For wand'rings sad and lone; I left, I left it all for thee– Hast thou left aught for Me? I left, I left it all for thee– What hast thou aught for Me? 3 I suffered much for thee, More than Thy tongue can tell, Of bitt'rest agony, To rescue thee from hell; I've borne, I've borne it all for thee– What hast thou borne for Me? I've borne, I've borne it all for thee– What hast thou borne for Me? 4 And I have brought to thee, Down from My home above, Salvation full and free, My pardon and My love; I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee– What hast thou brought to Me? I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee– What hast thou brought to Me? Topics: Commitment and Submission Used With Tune: [I gave My life for thee]

Lift Up, Lift Up Your Voices Now

Author: John M. Neale Appears in 119 hymnals First Line: Lift up, lift up your voices now! Lyrics: 1 Lift up, lift up your voices now! The whole wide world rejoices now; The Lord hath triumphed gloriously, The Lord shall reign victoriously. 2 In vain with stone the cave they barred, In vain the watch kept ward and guard; Majestic, from the spoiled tomb, In pomp of triumph Christ is come. 3 And all He did, and all He bare He gives us as our own to share; And hope and joy and peace begin, For Christ has won, and man shall win. 4 O Victor, aid us in the fight And lead thru death to realms of light; We safely pass where Thou hast trod, In Thee we die to rise to God. Used With Tune: [Lift up, lift up your voices now]

Is It the Crowning Day?

Author: George Walker Whitcomb Appears in 137 hymnals First Line: Jesus may come today Refrain First Line: Glad day! Glad day! Lyrics: 1 Jesus may come today, Glad day! Glad day! And I would see my Friend; Dangers and troubles would end If Jesus should come today. Refrain: Glad day! Glad day! Is it the crowning day? I'll live for today, nor anxious be, Jesus, my Lord, I soon shall see; Glad day! Glad day! Is it the crowning day? 2 I may go home today, Glad day! Glad day! Seems like I hear their song; Hail to the radiant throng! If I should go home today. [Refrain] 3 Faithful I'll be today, Glad day! Glad day! And I will freely tell Why I should love Him so well, For He is my all today. [Refrain] Topics: Easter; Jesus Christ Second Coming Used With Tune: [Jesus may come today]

At Calvary

Author: William R. Newell Appears in 166 hymnals First Line: Years I spent in vanity and pride Refrain First Line: Mercy there was great and grace was free Lyrics: 1 Years I spent in vanity and pride, Caring not my Lord was crucified, Knowing not it was for me He died On Calvary. Refrain: Mercy there was great and grace was free; Pardon there was multiplied to me; There my burdened soul found liberty, At Calvary. 2 By God's Word at last my sin I learned; Then I trembled at the law I'd spurned, 'Til my guilty soul imploring turned To Calvary. [Refrain] 3 Now I've given to Jesus everything; Now I gladly own Him as my King; Now my raptured soul can only sing Of Calvary. [Refrain] 4 O, the love that drew salvation's plan! O, the grace that brought it down to man! O, the mighty gulf that God did span At Calvary. [Refrain] Topics: Confession and repentance Used With Tune: [Years I spent in vanity and pride]

Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 908 hymnals Refrain First Line: Savior, Savior Lyrics: 1 Pass me not, O gentle Savior– Hear my humble cry! While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Refrain: Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry! While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. 2 Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief. [Refrain] 3 Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace. [Refrain] 4 Thou the spring of all my comfort, More than life to me! Whom have I on earth beside Thee? Whom in heaven but Thee? [Refrain] Topics: Confession and repentance Used With Tune: [Pass me not, O gentle Savior]

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Appears in 150 hymnals First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. 2 Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. 3 Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. 4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. Topics: Commitment and Submission; Confession and repentance Used With Tune: [Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart] Text Sources: American Folk Hymn

Come to Jesus

Appears in 497 hymnals First Line: Come to Jesus, Come to Jesus Lyrics: 1 Come to Jesus, Come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now; Just now come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now. 2 He will save you, He will save you, He will save you just now; Just now He will save you, He will save you just now. 3 He is able. 4 He is willing. 5 Come, confess Him. 6 Come, obey Him. 7 He will hear you. 8 He'll forgive you. 9 He will cleanse you. 10 Jesus loves you. 11 Only trust Him. Amen. Used With Tune: [Come to Jesus, Come to Jesus] Text Sources: Traditional

Softly and Tenderly

Author: Will L. Thompson Appears in 864 hymnals First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me; Patient and loving, He's waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me. Refrain: Come home, come home, Ye who are weary, come home; Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling- Calling, "O sinner, come home!" 2 Why should we linger when Jesus is pleading, Pleading for you and for me? Why should we wait, then, and heed not His mercies, Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain] 3 O for the wonderful love He has promised, Promised for you and for me; Tho' we have sinned He has mercy and pardon, Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]

Let Jesus Come Into Your Heart

Author: Lelia N. Morris Appears in 277 hymnals First Line: If you are tired of the load of your sin Refrain First Line: Just now, your doubtings give o'er Lyrics: 1 If you are tired of the load of your sin, Let Jesus come into your heart; If you desire a new life to begin, Let Jesus come into your heart. Refrain: Just now, your doubtings give o'er; Just now, reject Him no more; Just now, throw open the door; Let Jesus come into your heart. 2 If 'tis for purity now that you sigh, Let Jesus come into your heart; Fountains for cleansing are flowing near by, Let Jesus come into your heart. [Refrain] 3 If there's a tempest your voice cannot still, Let Jesus come into your heart; If there's a void this world never can fill, Let Jesus come into your heart. [Refrain] 4 If you would join the glad songs of the blest, Let Jesus come into your heart; If you would enter the mansions of rest, Let Jesus come into your heart. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [If you are tired of the load of your sin]

Why Not Now?

Author: Damiel W. Whittle Appears in 245 hymnals First Line: While we pray and while we plead Refrain First Line: Why not now? Why not now? Lyrics: 1 While we pray and while we plead, While you see your soul’s deep need, While our Father calls you home, Will you not, my brother, come? Refrain: Why not now? Why not now? Why not come to Jesus now? Why not now? Why not now? Why not come to Jesus now? 2 You have wandered far away; Do not risk another day; Do not turn from God thy face, But today accept His grace. [Refrain] 3 In the world you’ve failed to find Aught of peace for troubled mind; Come to Christ, on Him believe, Peace and joy you shall receive. [Refrain] 4 Come to Christ, confession make; Come to Christ, and pardon take; Trust in Him from day to day, He will keep you all the way. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [While we pray and while we plead]

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Author: Thomas Moore; Thomas Hastings Appears in 1,055 hymnals First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Lyrics: 1 Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish- Come to the mercy-seat, fervently kneel; Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish: Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. 2 Joy of the desolate, Light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure! Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, “Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure.” 3 Here see the Bread of Life, see waters flowing Forth from the throne of God, pure from above; Come to the feast of love- come ever knowing Earth has no sorrow but heaven can remove. Used With Tune: [Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish]

Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 540 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father, I stretch my hands to Thee, No other help I know; If Thou withdraw Thyself from me, Ah! whither shall I go? 2 What did Thine only Son endure, Before I drew my breath! What pain, what labor, to secure My soul from endless death! 3 O Jesus, could I this believe, I now should feel Thy power! Now my poor soul Thou wouldst retrieve, Nor let me wait one hour. 4 Author of Faith, to Thee I lift My weary, longing eyes: O let me now receive that gift, My soul without it dies! 5 Surely Thou canst not let me die; O speak, and I should live; And here I will unwearied lie, Till Thou Thy spirit give. 6 The worst of sinners would rejoice, Could they but see Thy face; O let me hear Thy quick'ning voice And taste Thy pard'ning grace. Used With Tune: [Father, I stretch my hands to Thee]

Is Thy Heart Right with God?

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman Appears in 225 hymnals First Line: Have thy affections been nailed to the cross? Refrain First Line: Is thy heart right with God Lyrics: 1 Have thy affections been nailed to the cross? Is thy heart right with God? Countest thou all things for Jesus but loss? Is thy heart right with God? Refrain: Is thy heart right with God, Washed in the crimson flood, Cleansed and made holy, humble and lowly, Right in the sight of God? 2 Hast thou dominion o’er self and o’er sin? Is thy heart right with God? Over all evil without and within? Is thy heart right with God? [Refrain] 3 Is there no more condemnation for sin? Is thy heart right with God? Does Jesus rule in the temple within? Is thy heart right with God? [Refrain] 4 Are all thy pow’rs under Jesus’ control? Is thy heart right with God? Does He each moment abide in thy soul? Is thy heart right with God? [Refrain] 5 Art thou now walking in heaven's pure light? Is thy heart right with God? Is thy soul wearing a garment of white? Is thy heart right with God? [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Have thy affections been nailed to the cross]

Just As I Am, Without One Plea

Author: Charlotte Elliott Appears in 2,115 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou biddest me come to Thee– O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 2 Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot; To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 3 Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 4 Just as I am, Thy love unknown Hath broken every barrier down; Now, to be Thine, yes, Thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! Amen. Used With Tune: [Just as I am, without one plea]

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