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It Is Well with My Soul

Author: Horatio Gates Spafford Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 477 hymnals First Line: When peace, like a river, attendeth my way Lyrics: 1 When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, "It is well, it is well with my soul." Refrain: It is well with my soul; it is well, it is well with my soul. 2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control, that Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and has shed his own blood for my soul. [Refrain] 3 My sin– O the bliss of this glorious thought!– my sin, not in part, but the whole, is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more; praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! [Refrain] 4 O Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll, the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend; "Even so"– it is well with my soul. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Assurance; Blessed Hope; Forgiveness of Sins Scripture: Philippians 4:7 Used With Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE

Just As I Am, without One Plea

Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 8.8.8.6 with refrain Appears in 2,112 hymnals Refrain First Line: Just as I am Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou bidd'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come. Refrain: Just as I am, just as I am, just as I am 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. [Refrain] 3 Just as I am, though tossed about with many a conflict, many a doubt, fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come. [Refrain] 4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; sight, riches, healing of the mind, yea, all I need, in thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come. [Refrain] 5 Just as I am! thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come. [Refrain] 6 Just as I am! thy love unknown has broken ev'ry barrier down; now, to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come. [Refrain] Topics: Christ Blood of; Christ Lamb of God; Forgiveness of Sins; Need for Christ of God; Salvation by Grace Scripture: John 1:29 Used With Tune: MAUNDER

Dare to Be a Daniel!

Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 7.5.7.6 with refrain Appears in 132 hymnals First Line: Standing by a purpose true Lyrics: 1 Standing by a purpose true, heeding God's command, honor them, the faithful few! All hail to Daniel's band! Refrain: Dare to be a Daniel! Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known! 2 Many mighty men are lost, daring not to stand, who for God had been a host by joining Daniel's band. [Refrain] 3 Many giants, great and tall, stalking through the land, headlong to the earth would fall, if met by Daniel's band. [Refrain] 4 Hold the gospel banner high; on to vict'ry grand; Satan and his host defy, and shout for Daniel's band. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Christian Warfare; Conflict With Sin Scripture: Daniel 6:13-16 Used With Tune: DANIEL

Take My Life, and Let It Be

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 1,197 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise, let them flow in ceaseless praise. 2 Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of thy love. Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for thee, swift and beautiful for thee. 3 Take my voice, and let me sing, always, only, for my King. Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from thee, filled with messages from thee. 4 Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect, and use ev'ry pow'r as thou shalt choose, ev'ry pow'r as thou shalt choose. 5 Take my will, and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne, it shall be thy royal throne. 6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure store. Take my self, and I will be ever, only, all for thee, ever, only, all for thee. Topics: The Christian Life Christian Service; Daily Living; Ministry Ordinations Scripture: Romans 6:19 Used With Tune: HENDON

Lead On, O King Eternal

Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 396 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lead on, O King eternal, the day of march has come; henceforth in fields of conquest thy tents shall be our home: through days of preparation thy grace has made us strong, and now, O King eternal, we lift our battle song. 2 Lead on, O King eternal, till sin's fierce war shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet amen of peace; for not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums, but deeds of love and mercy, the heav'nly kingdom comes. 3 Lead on, O King eternal, we follow, not with fears; for gladness breaks like morning where'er thy face appears; thy cross is lifted o'er us; we journey in its light: the crown awaits the conquest; lead on, O God of might. Topics: The Christian Life Christian Warfare; Ministry Ordinations Scripture: Isaiah 48:17 Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Author: William W. Walford Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1,292 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, that calls me from a world of care, and bids me at my Father's throne, make all my wants and wishes known! In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief, and oft escaped the tempter's snare, by thy return, sweet hour of prayer. 2 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, the joys I feel, the bliss I share of those whose anxious spirits burn with strong desires for thy return! With such I hasten to the place where God, my Savior, shows his face, and gladly take my station there, and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer. 3 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, thy wings shall my petition bear to him, whose truth and faithfulness engage the waiting the soul to bless: and since he bids me seek his face, believe his Word, and trust his grace, I'll cast on him my ev'ry care, and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer. Topics: Church Communion of Saints; Conflict With Sin; Prayer Times of Scripture: Acts 3:1 Used With Tune: SWEET HOUR

Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux; Ray Palmer Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 557 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts, thou fount of life, thou light of men, from the best bliss that earth imparts we turn unfilled to thee again. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; thou savest those that on thee call; to them that seek thee thou art good, to them that find thee all in all. 3 We taste thee, O thou living bread, and long to feast upon thee still; we drink of thee, the fountain-head, and thirst our souls from thee to fill. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for thee, where'er our changeful lot is cast; glad when thy gracious smile we see, blest when our faith can hold thee fast. 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay, make all our moments calm and bright; chase the dark night of sin away, shed o'er the world thy holy light. Topics: Bread of Life; The Christian Life Love for Christ; Christ The Light; Longing for Christ and God Scripture: John 6:35 Used With Tune: QUEBEC

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

Author: George Matheson Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Appears in 675 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in thee; I give thee back the life I owe, that in thine ocean depths its flow may richer, fuller be. 2 O Light that follow'st all my way, I yield my flick'ring torch to thee; my heart restores its borrowed ray, that in thy sunshine's blaze its day may brighter, fairer be. 3 O Joy that seekest me through pain I cannot close my heart to thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, and feel the promise is not vain that morn shall tearless be. 4 O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from thee; I lay in dust life's glory dead, and from the ground there blossoms red life that shall endless be. Topics: The Christian Life Perseverance; Christ The Light; Christ Love and Grace of Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3 Used With Tune: ST. MARGARET

This Is My Father's World

Author: Maltbie D. Babcock Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 315 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This is my Father's world, and to my list'ning ears, all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought. 2 This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise, the morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker's praise. This is my Father's world: he shines in all that's fair; in the rustling grass I hear him pass, he speaks to me everywhere. 3 This is my Father's world, O let me ne'er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet. This is my Father's world: the battle is not done; Jesus who died shall be satisfied, and earth and heav'n be one. Topics: God's Work Creation; God Sovereignty of Scripture: Acts 4:24 Used With Tune: TERRA BEATA

When Morning Gilds the Skies

Author: Edward Caswall Meter: 6.6.6 D Appears in 700 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When morning gilds the skies, my heart awaking cries: May Jesus Christ be praised. Alike at work and prayer to Jesus I repair: May Jesus Christ be praised. 2 When sleep her balm denies, my silent spirit sighs: May Jesus Christ be praised. When evil thoughts molest, with this I shield my breast: May Jesus Christ be praised. 3 Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find: May Jesus Christ be praised. Or fades my earthly bliss? My comfort still is this: May Jesus Christ be praised. 4 In heav'n's eternal bliss the loveliest strain is this: May Jesus Christ be praised. The pow'rs of darkness fear, when this sweet chant they hear: May Jesus Christ be praised. 5 Let earth's wide circle round in joyful notes resound: May Jesus Christ be praised. Let air and sea and sky, from depth to height, reply: May Jesus Christ be praised. 6 Be this, while life is mine, my canticle divine: May Jesus Christ be praised. Be this th'eternal song, through all the ages on: May Jesus Christ be praised. Topics: Lord's Day Morning; Jesus Christ His Praise Scripture: Psalm 34:1 Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI Text Sources: German, ca. 1800