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Gracious Saviour, Gentle Shepherd

Author: Rev. William H. Havergal Appears in 150 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd, Little ones are dear to thee: Gathered with thine arms, and carried In thy bosom may we be. 2 Tender Shepherd never leave us From thy fold to go astray; By thy look of love directed, May we walk the narrow way. 3 Taught to lisp the holy praises Which on earth thy children sing, May we with thy saints in glory Join to praise our Lord and King. Topics: The Saviour Used With Tune: [Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd]

Will There be Any Stars?

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 222 hymnals First Line: I am thinking today of that beautiful land Refrain First Line: Will there be any stars, any stars in my crown Lyrics: 1 I am thinking today of that beautiful land I shall reach when the sun goeth down; When thro' wonderful grace by my Saviour I stand, Will there be any stars in my crown? Chorus: Will there be any stars, any stars in my crown, When at evening the sun goeth down? When I wake with the blest In the mansions of rest, Will there be any stars in my crown? 2 In the strength of the Lord let me labor and pray, Let me watch as a winner of souls; That bright stars may be mine in the glorious day, When his praise like the sea-billow rolls. [Chorus] 3 Oh, what joy will it be when his face I behold, Living gems at his feet to lay down; It would sweeten my bliss in the city of gold, Should there be any stars in my crown. [Crown] Topics: Devotional Used With Tune: [When I am thinking today of that beautiful land]

Jesus! Name of Wondrous Love!

Author: Rev. William W. How. D. D. Appears in 166 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus! name of wondrous love! Name all other names above! Unto which must ev'ry knee Bow in deep humility. 2 Jesus! name decreed of old: To the maiden mother told, Kneeling in her lowly cell, By the angel Gabriel. 3 Jesus! name of priceless worth To the fallen sons of earth, For the promise that it gave "Jesus shall his people save." 4 Jesus! name of wondrous love! Human name of God above; Pleading only this, we flee, Helpless, O our God to thee. Topics: The Saviour Used With Tune: [Jesus! name of wondrous love!]

Jesus, Saviour, Pilot me

Author: Rev. Edward Hopper, D. D. Appears in 1,177 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Saviour, pilot me, Over life's tempestuous sea, Unknown waves around me roll, Hiding rock and treach'rous shoal, Chart and compass come from thee, Jesus, Saviour, pilot me. 2 As a mother stills her child, Thou canst hush the ocean wild; Boist'rous waves obey thy will, When thou sayest, "Peace, be still;" Wondrous sov'reign of the sea, Jesus, Saviour, pilot me. 3 When at last I near the shore, And the fearful breakers roar 'Twixt me and my peaceful rest, Then while leaning on thy breast, May I hear thee say to me, "Fear not, I will pilot thee." Topics: Praise; Revival Used With Tune: [Jesus, Saviour, pilot me]

I'm Going Home to Die No More

Author: Wm. Hunter, D. D. Appears in 600 hymnals First Line: My heav'nly home is bright and fair Refrain First Line: I'm going home, I'm going home Lyrics: 1 My heav'nly home is bright and fair; Nor pain, nor death can enter there: Its glitt'ring tow'rs the sun outshine; That heav'nly mansion shall be mine. Chorus: I'm going home, I'm going home, I'm going home to die no more! To die no more, to die no more, I'm going home to die no more! 2 My Father's house is built on high, Far, far above the starry sky: When from this earthly prison free, That heavenly mansion mine shall be. [Chorus] 3 While here, a stranger far from home, Affliction's waves may round me foam; Although like Lazarus, sick and poor, My heavenly mansion is secure. [Chorus] 4 Let others seek a home below, Which flames devour, or waves o'erflow Be mine a happier lot to own A heavenly mansion near the throne. [Chorus] 5 Then fail this earth, let stars decline, And sun and moon refuse to shine, All nature sink and cease to be, That heavenly mansion stands for me. [Chorus] Topics: Revival Used With Tune: [My heav'nly home is bright and fair]

Shirland

Author: H. F. Lyte Appears in 203 hymnals First Line: My spirit on thy care Lyrics: 1 My spirit on thy care, Blest Saviour I recline; Thou wilt not leave me to despair, For thou art love divine. 2 In thee I place my trust; On thee I calmly rest; I know thee good, I know thee just, And count thy choice the best. 3 Whate'er events betide, Thy must be good for me Secure of having thee in all, Of having all in thee. 4 Let good or ill befall, It must be good for me Secure of having thee in all, Of having all in thee. Topics: Devotional Used With Tune: [My spirit on thy care]

Our Blest Redeemer, Ere He Breathed

Author: Harriet Auber Appears in 560 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed His tender, last farewell, A guide, a Comforter bequeathed, With us to dwell. 2 He came, sweet influence to impart, A gracious, willing Guest, While he can find one humble heart Wherein to rest. 3 And ev'ry virtue we possess, And ev'ry vict'ry won, And ev'ry thought of holiness Is his alone. 4 Spirit of purity and grace! Our weakness pitying see; Oh, make our hearts thy dwelling place, And worthier thee! Topics: The Saviour Used With Tune: [Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed]

Praise to Thee, Thou Great Creator!

Author: Rev. John Fawcett, D. D. Appears in 275 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Praise to thee, thou great Creator! Praise to thee from ev'ry tongue; Join, my soul, with ev'ry creature, Join the universal song. 2 Father! source of all compassion! Pure, unbounded grace is thine: Hail the God of our salvation, Praise him for his love divine! 3 Praise to God, the great Creator, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; Praise him ev'ry living creature, Earth and heav'n's united host. 4 Joyfully on earth adore him, Till in heav'n our song we raise; Then enraptured fall before him, Lost in wonder, love and praise! Topics: Praise Used With Tune: [Praise to thee, thou great Creator!]

Precious Blood

Author: Miss Frances Havergal Appears in 84 hymnals First Line: Precious, precious blood of Jesus Refrain First Line: Precious blood, cleasing flood Lyrics: 1 Precious, precious blood of Jesus, Shed on Calvary; Shed for rebels, shed for sinners, Shed for thee! Refrain: Precious blood, cleansing flood, Washing the sins of the world away; Precious blood, fountain free, Flowing for sinners like you and me. 2 Tho' thy sins are red like crimson, Deep in scarlet glow, Jesus' precious blood shall wash thee White as snow. [Refrain] 3 Precious blood that hath redeemed us! All the price is paid! Perfect pardon now is offered, Peace is made. [Refrain] 4 Precious blood, by this we conquer; In the fiercest fight Sin and Satan overcoming, By its might. [Refrain] Topics: Revival; The Saviour Used With Tune: [Precious, precious blood of Jesus]

Mear

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 144 hymnals First Line: Sing to the Lord Jehovah's name Lyrics: 1 Sing to the Lord Jehovah's name, And in His strength rejoice; When His salvation is our theme, Exalted be our voice. 2 With thanks approach His awful sight, And psalms of honor sing; The Lord's a God of boundless might, The whole creation's King. 3 Come, and with humble souls adore; Come, kneel before His face; Oh, may the creatures of His pow'r, Be children of His grace. 4 Now is the time, He bends His ear, And waits for your request; Come, lest He rouse His wrath and swear, "Ye shall not see my rest." Topics: Praise Used With Tune: [Sing to the Lord Jehovah's name]