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"Beautiful Zion"

Author: G. Gill Appears in 263 hymnals First Line: Beautiful Zion, built above Refrain First Line: Zion, Zion, lovely Zion Lyrics: 1 Beautiful Zion, built above, Beautiful city that I love; Beautiful gates of pearly white, Beautiful temple God is light, He who was slain on Calvary, Opens those pearly gates to me. Refrain: Zion, Zion, lovely Zion, Beautiful Zion, city of our God. Zion, Zion, lovely Zion, Beautiful Zion, city of our God. 2 Beautiful crowns on every brow, Beautiful palms the conquerors show; Beautiful robes the ransomed wear, Beautiful all who enter there Thither I press with eager feet; There shall my rest be long and sweet. [Refrain] 3 Beautiful throne for Christ our King, Beautiful songs the angels sing; Beautiful rest all wanderings cease; Beautiful home of perfect peace There shall my eyes the Saviour see Haste to his heavenly home with me. [Refrain] Topics: The Rest of Heaven; Heaven; Heaven Used With Tune: CORRIDOR HEIGHTS

Rom. 16:20

Author: J. E. Rankin Appears in 1,168 hymnals First Line: God be with you till we meet again Refrain First Line: Till we meet, till we meet Lyrics: 1 God be with you till we meet again, By his counsels guide, uphold you, With his sheep securely fold you, God be with you till we meet again. Chorus: Till me meet, till we meet, Till we meet at Jesus' feet; Till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. 2 God be with you till we meet again, 'Neath his wings protecting hide you; Daily manna still provide you, God be with you till we meet again. [Chorus] 3 God be with you till we meet again, When life's perils thick confound you; Put his arms unfailing round you, God be with you till we meet again. [Chorus] 4 God be with you till we meet again; Keep love's banner floating o'er you; Smite death's threatening wave before you, God be with you till we meet again. [Chorus] Topics: Close of Service; Close of Worship; Parting; Close of Worship; Parting Used With Tune: GOD BE WITH YOU

"He leadeth me"

Author: J. H. Gilmore Appears in 1,270 hymnals First Line: He leadeth me! oh blessed thought Refrain First Line: He leadeth me! he leadeth me! Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me! oh, blessed thought, Oh, words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. Refrain: He leadeth me! he leadeth me! By his own hand he leadeth me; His faithful follower I would be, For by his hand he leadeth me. 2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, By waters still, o'er troubled sea, Still 'tis his hand that leadeth me! [Refrain] 3 Lord! I would clasp thy hand in mine, Nor ever murmur nor repine; Content whatever lot I see, Since 'tis my God that leadeth me. [Refrain] 4 And when my task on earth is done, When by thy grace the victory's won, Ev'n death's cold wave I will not flee, Since God through Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain] Topics: Privileges of Believers; Christians Privileges; Christians Privileges Used With Tune: HE LEADETH ME

I am coming, Lord!

Author: L. Hartsough Appears in 684 hymnals First Line: I hear thy welcome voice Lyrics: 1 I hear thy welcome voice, That calls me, Lord, to thee, For cleansing in thy precious blood, That flowed on Calvary. Chorus: I am coming, Lord! Coming now to thee! Wash me, cleanse me, in the blood That flowed on Calvary! 2 Tho' coming weak and vile, Thou dost my strength assure; Thou dost my vileness fully cleanse, Till spotless all, and pure. [Chorus] 3 'Tis Jesus calls me on To perfect faith and love, To perfect hope, and peace, and trust, For earth and heaven above. [Chorus] 4 All hail! atoning blood! All hail! redeeming grace! All hail! the gift of Christ, our Lord, Our Strength and Righteousness. [Chorus] Topics: The Gospel: Atonement Accepted; Atonement Accepted; Calvary; Repentance; Atonement Accepted; Calvary; Repentance Used With Tune: I AM COMING

I love to tell the story

Author: K. Hankey Appears in 1,211 hymnals First Line: I love to tell the story 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; '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] 3 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: Repentance Unto Life; Atonement Accepted; Repentance; Atonement Accepted; Repentance Used With Tune: TELL THE STORY

"I need thee"

Author: Mrs. A. S. Hawks Appears in 975 hymnals First Line: I need thee every hour Lyrics: 1 I need thee every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like thine Can peace afford. Refrain: I need thee, oh, I need thee; Every hour I need thee; Oh, bless me now, my Saviour! I come to thee. 2 I need thee every hour; Stay thou near by; Temptations lose their power When thou art nigh. [Refrain] 3 I need thee every hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. [Refrain] 4 I need thee every hour; Teach me thy will; And thy rich promises In me fulfill. [Refrain] 5 I need thee every hour, Most Holy One; Oh, make me thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. [Refrain] Topics: Conflict With Sin; Backsliding; Christians Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Consecration Of Self; Dependence On Grace; Backsliding; Christians Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Consecration Of Self; Dependence On Grace Used With Tune: I NEED THEE

"Near the Cross"

Author: Mrs. F. C. Van Alstyne 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. Chorus: In the cross, In the cross, Be my glory ever, Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. 2 Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the bright and morning star Sheds its beams around me. [Chorus] 3 Near the Cross! oh, Lamb of God, Bring its scenes before me; Help me walk from day to day, With its shadow o'er me. [Chorus] Topics: Repentance Unto Life; Atonement Accepted; Christ Crucifixion of; Cross Bearing; Repentance; Atonement Accepted; Christ Crucifixion of; Cross Bearing; Repentance Used With Tune: NEAR THE CROSS

In Christ alone

Author: E. Mote Appears in 1,086 hymnals First Line: My hope is built on nothing less Refrain First Line: On Christ, the solid rock, I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus' name: On Christ the solid rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand. 2 When darkness seems to veil his face I rest on his unchanging grace; In every high and stormy gale, My anchor holds within the vail; On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand. 3 His oath, his covenant, and blood, Support me in the whelming flood: When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay: On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand. Topics: Privileges of Believers; Assurance Expressed; Christians Privileges; Law of God; Perseverance; Assurance Expressed; Christians Privileges; Law of God; Perseverance Used With Tune: SOLID ROCK

"Songs in the night"

Author: Anon. Appears in 144 hymnals First Line: My life flows on in endless song Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song; Above earth's lamentation, I catch the sweet, though far-off, hymn That hails a new creation; Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul How can I keep from singing? 2 What though my joys and comforts die? The Lord my Saviour liveth; What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night be giveth; No storm can shake my inmost calm, While to that refuge clinging; Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, How can I keep from singing? 3 I lift my eyes; the cloud grows thin; I see the blue above it; And day by day this pathway smooths, Since first I learned to love it; The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, A fountain ever springing; All things are mine since I am his How can I keep from singing? Topics: Courage and Cheer; Atonement Accepted; Christians Encouragements; Contentment; Courage; Encouragements; Hope Under Despondency; Joy; Atonement Accepted; Christians Encouragements; Contentment; Courage; Encouragements; Hope Under Despondency; Joy Used With Tune: MY LIFE FLOWS ON

Oh, then, to the Rock let me fly

Author: E. Johnson Appears in 277 hymnals First Line: Oh, sometimes the shadows are deep Lyrics: 1 Oh, sometimes the shadows are deep, And rough seems the path to the goal; And sorrows sometimes how they sweep Like tempests down over the soul. Refrain: Oh, then, to the Rock let me fly, To the Rock that is higher than I: Oh, then to the Rock let me fly, To the Rock that is higher than I. 2 Oh, sometimes how long seems the day, And sometimes how weary my feet; But toiling is life's dusty way, The Rock's blessed shadow how sweet. [Refrain] 3 Oh, near to the Rock let me keep, If blessings or sorrows prevail; Or climbing the mountain way steep, Or walking the shadowy vale. [Refrain] Topics: Conflict With Sin; Backsliding; Christians Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Rock of Ages; Backsliding; Christians Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Rock of Ages Used With Tune: THE HIGH ROCK