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O Worship the King

Author: Sir Robert H. Grant Appears in 1,143 hymnals First Line: O worship the King, all glorious above Lyrics: 1 O worship the King, all glorious above,O gratefully sing His pow'r and His love;Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days,Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise.2 O tell of His might, O sing of his grace,Whose robe is the light, whose canopy space.His chariots of wrath the deep thunder clouds form,And dark is His path on the wings of the storm.3 Thy bountiful care what tongue can recite?It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;It streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,And sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.4 Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,In Thee do we trust, nor find Thee to fail;Thy mercies how tender! How firm to the end!Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer and Friend.Amen. Topics: God The Father; Worship Hymns Used With Tune: LYONS

Children of the Heavenly Father

Author: Carolina Sandell Berg; Ernest W. Olson Appears in 98 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Children of the heav'nly Father,Safely in His bosom gather;Nestling bird nor star in heavenSuch a refuge e'er was given.2 God His own doth tend and nourish;in His holy courts they flourish.From all evil things He spares them; In His mighty arms He bears them.3 Neither life nor death shall everFrom the Lord His children sever; Unto them His grace He showeth,And their sorrows all He knoweth.4 Though He giveth or He taketh,God His children ne'er forsaketh;His the loving purpose solelyTo preserve them pure and holy. Topics: God the Father Faithfulness; Love God's Love; God The Father; Assurance; Comfort; Funeral Hymns; Guidance & Care Used With Tune: ANNFELT

His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Author: Mrs. L.D. Martin Appears in 99 hymnals First Line: Why should I feel discouraged Refrain First Line: I sing because I'm happy Lyrics: 1 Why should I feel discouraged,Why should the shadows come,Why should my heart be lonelyAnd long for Heav'n and homeWhen Jesus is my portion?My constant Friend is He:His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me;His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me.Refrain:I sing because I'm happy,I sing because I'm free,For His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me.2 “Let not your heart be troubled,”His tender word I hear, And resting on His goodnessI lose my doubt and fears;Tho' by the path He leadethBut one step I may see:His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me;His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me. [Refrain]3 Whenever I am tempted,Whenever clouds arise,When songs give place to sighing,When hope within me dies,I draw the closer to Him,From care He sets me free;His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me;His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Assurance and Hope; Christ Refuge; Assurance; Guidance & Care Used With Tune: [Why should I feel discouraged]

Take My Life and Let It Be

Author: Frances R. Havergal Appears in 1,201 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Take my life and let it beConsecrated, Lord, to Thee;Take my hands and let them moveAt the impulse of Thy love,At the impulse of Thy love.2 Take my feet and let them beSwift and beautiful for Thee;Take my voice and let me singAlways, only, for my King,Always, only, for my King.3 Take my lips and let them beFilled with messages for Thee;Take my silver and my gold,Not a mite would I withhold,Not a mite would I withhold.4 Take my love, my God, I pourAt Thy feet its treasure store;Take myself and I will beEver, only, all for Thee,Ever, only, all for Thee. Topics: The Christian Life Assurance and Hope; Baptism; Stewardship Used With Tune: [Take my life and let it be]

Take Time to Be Holy

Author: William D. Longstaf Appears in 307 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Take time to be holy; Speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in Him always, And feed on His Word. Make friends with God's children; Help those who are weak, Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek. 2 Take time to be holy; The world rushes on; Spend much time in secret With Jesus alone. By looking to Jesus, Like Him thou shalt be; Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see. 3 Take time to be holy; Let Him be thy Guide; And run not before Him, Whatever betide. In joy or in sorrow, Still follow the Lord And, looking to Jesus, Still trust in His Word. Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Devotional; Fellowship; Holiness Used With Tune: [Take time to be holy]

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 1,997 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 through 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. Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Christ Suffering; Communion; Cross Used With Tune: [When I survey the wondrous cross]

My Jesus, As Thou Wilt!

Author: Benjamin Schmolck Appears in 613 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, as Thou wilt!O may Thy will be mine;Into Thy hand of loveI would my all resign.Thro' sorrow, or thro' joy,Conduct me as Thine own;And help me still to say,"My Lord, Thy will be done."2 My Jesus, as Thou wilt!Tho' seen thro' many a tear,Let not my star of hopeGrow dim or disappear.Since Thou on earth hast wept,And sorrowed oft alone,If I must weep with Thee,My Lord, Thy will be done.3 My Jesus, as Thou wilt!All shall be well for me;Each changing future sceneI gladly trust with Thee.Straight to my home aboveI travel calmly on,And sing, in life or death,"My Lord, Thy will be done." Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Christian Life Used With Tune: JEWETT

Where He Leads Me

Author: E.W. Blandy Appears in 766 hymnals First Line: I can hear my Saviour calling Refrain First Line: Where He leads me I will follow Lyrics: 1 I can hear my Saviour calling,I can hear my Saviour calling,I can hear my Saviour calling,"Take thy cross and follow, follow Me."Refrain:Where He leads me I will follow,Where He leads me I will follow,Where He leads me I will follow,I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.2 I'll go with Him thro' the garden,I'll go with Him thro' the garden,I'll go with Him thro' the garden,I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. [Refrain]3 I'll go with Him thro' the judgment,I'll go with Him thro' the judgment,I'll go with Him thro' the judgment,I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. [Refrain]4 He will give me grace and glory,He will give me grace and glory,He will give me grace and glory,And go with me, with me all the way. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Baptism; Guidance & Care; Missions Used With Tune: [I can hear my Saviour calling]

Break Thou the Bread of Life

Author: Mary A. Lathbury Appears in 724 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Break Thou the bread of life, Dear Lord, to me, As Thou didst break the loaves Beside the sea; Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee, Lord; My spirit pants for Thee, O Living Word! 2 Break Thou the truth, dear Lord, To me, to me, As Thou didst bless the bread By Galilee; Then shall all bondage cease, All fetters fall, And I shall find my peace, My All in All. 3 Teach me to live, dear Lord, Only for Thee, As Thy disciples lived in Galilee; Then, all my struggles o'er, Then, vict'ry won, I shall beholdThee, Lord, The Living One. Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Communion; Prayer; Word of God Used With Tune: BREAD OF LIFE

Lead Me to Calvary

Author: Jennie Evelyn Hussey Appears in 128 hymnals First Line: King of my life, I crown Thee now Refrain First Line: Lest I forget Gethsemane Lyrics: 1 King of my life I crown thee now,Thine shall the glory be;Lest I forget thy thorn-crowned brow,Lead me to Calvary.Refrain:Lest I forget Gethsemane;Lest I forget Thine agony;Lest I forget Thy love for me;Lead me to Calvary.2 Show me the tomb where Thou wast laid,Tenderly mourned and wept;Angels in robes of light arrayedGuarded Thee whilst Thou slept. [Refrain]3 Let me like Mary, thru the gloom,Come with a gift to Thee;Show to me now the empty tomb,Lead me to Calvary. [Refrain]4 May I be willing, Lord, to bearDaily my cross for Thee;Even Thy cup of grief to share,Thou hast borne all for me. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Christ King; Cross; Guidance & Care Used With Tune: [King of my life, I crown Thee now]

The Way of the Cross Leads Home

Author: Jessie B. Pounds Appears in 239 hymnals First Line: I must needs go home by the way of the cross Lyrics: 1 I must needs go home by the way of the cross, There's no other way but this; I shall ne'er get sight of the gates of light, If the way of the cross I miss. Refrain:The way of the cross leads home,The way of the cross leads home;It is sweet to know as I onward go, The way of cross leads home.2 I must needs go on in the blood-sprinkled way, The path that the Savior trod, If I ever climb to the heights sublime, Where the soul is at home with God. [Refrain] 3 Then I bid farewell to the way of the world, To walk in it nevermore;For the Lord says, "Come," and I seek my home,Where He waits at the open door. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Invitation To Salvation; Cross; Fellowship; Heaven Used With Tune: [I must needs go home by the way of the cross]

More Like the Master

Author: Charles H. Gabriel Appears in 127 hymnals First Line: More like the Master I would ever be Refrain First Line: Take Thou my heart, I would be Thine alone Lyrics: 1 More like the Master I would ever be,More of His meekness, more humility;More zeal to labor, more courage to be true,More consecration for work He bids me do. Refrain:Take Thou my heart, I would be Thine alone;Take Thou my heart and make it all Thine own;Purge me from sin, O Lord, I now implore,Wash me and keep me Thine forevermore. 2 More like the Master is my daily prayer;More strength to carry crosses I must bear;More earnest effort to bring His kingdom in;More of His Spirit, the wanderer to win. [Refrain]3 More like the Master I would live and grow;More of His love to others I would show;More self-denial, like His in Galilee,More like the Master I long to ever be. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration Used With Tune: [More like the Master I would ever be]

Living for Jesus

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm Appears in 149 hymnals First Line: Living for Jesus a life that is true Refrain First Line: O Jesus, Lord and Savior Lyrics: 1 Living for Jesus a life that is true,Striving to please Him in all that I do;Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free,This is the pathway of blessing for me.Refrain:O Jesus, Lord and Savior,I give myself to Thee,For Thou, in Thy atonement,Didst give Thyself for me;I own no other Master,My heart shall be Thy throne;My life I give, henceforth to live,O Christ, for Thee alone.2 Living for Jesus who died in my place,Bearing on Calv'ry my sin and disgrace;Such love constrains me to answer His call,Follow His leading and give Him my all. [Refrain]3 Living for Jesus wherever I am,Doing each duty in His holy name;Willing to suffer affliction and loss,Deeming each trial a part of my cross. [Refrain]4 Living for Jesus through earth's little while,My dearest treasure, the light of His smile;Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,Bringing the weary to find rest in Him. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Christ His love; Obedience; Service Used With Tune: [Living for Jesus a life that is true]

Something for Jesus

Author: S. D. Phelps Appears in 557 hymnals First Line: Savior, Thy dying love Lyrics: 1 Savior, Thy dying loveThou gavest me,Nor should I aught withhold,Dear Lord, from Thee;In love my soul would bow,My heart fulfill its vow,Some off'ring bring Thee now,Something for Thee.2 At the blest mercy seat,Pleading for me,My feeble faith looks up,Jesus, to Thee:Help me the cross to bear,Thy wondrous love declare,Some song to raise, or prayer,Something for Thee.3 Give me a faithful heart,Likeness to Thee,That each departing dayHenceforth may seeSome work of love begun,Some deed of kindness done,Some wand'rer sought and won,Something for Thee.4 All that I am and have,Thy gifts so free,In joy, in grief, thro' life,Dear Lord, for Thee!And when Thy face I see,My ransomed soul shall be,Thro' all eternity,Something for Thee. Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration Used With Tune: [Savior, Thy dying love]

We've A Story to Tell to the Nations

Author: H. E. N. Appears in 306 hymnals Refrain First Line: For the darkness shall turn to dawning Lyrics: 1 We've a story to tell to the nationsThat shall turn their hearts to the right;A story of truth and mercy,A story of peace and light,A story of peace and light.Refrain:For the darkness shall turn to dawning,And the dawning to noonday bright,And Christ's great kingdom shall come to earth,The kingdom of love and light.2 We've a song to be sung to the nationsThat shall lift their hearts to the Lord;A song that shall conquer evilAnd shatter the spear and sword,And shatter the spear and sword. [Refrain]3 We've a message to give to the nations,That the Lord who reigneth aboveHath sent us His Son to save us,And show us that God is love,And show us that God is love. [Refrain]4 We've a Savior to show to the nationsWho the path of sorrow hath trod,That all of the world's great peoplesMight come to the truth of God,Might come to the truth of God! [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Christ Eternal Reign; Missions Used With Tune: [We've a story to tell to the nations]

I Am Resolved

Author: Palmer Hartsough Appears in 162 hymnals First Line: I am resolved to no longer linger Refrain First Line: I will hasten to Him Lyrics: 1 I am resolved no longer to linger,Charmed by the world's delight;Things that are higher, things that are nobler,These have allured my sight.Refrain:I will hasten to Him,Hasten so glad and free,Jesus, greatest, highest,I will come to Thee.2 I am resolved to go to the Saviour,Leaving my sin and strife;He is the true one, He is the just one,He hath the words of life. [Refrain]3. I am resolved to follow the Saviour,Faithful and true each day;Heed what He sayeth, do what He willeth,He is the living way. [Refrain]4. I am resolved to enter the Kingdom,Leaving the paths of sin;Friends may oppose me, foes may beset me,Still will I enter in. [Refrain]5. I am resolved, and who will go with me?Come, friends, without delay;Taught by the Bible, led by the Spirit,We'll walk the heavenly way. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Courage & Loyalty Used With Tune: [I am resolved to no longer linger]

Give of Your Best to the Master

Author: Howard B. Grose Appears in 179 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Give of your best to the Master;Give of the strength of your youth;Throw your soul's fresh, glowing ardorInto the battle for truth.Jesus has set the example;Dauntless was He, young and brave;Give Him your loyal devotion,Give Him the best that you have.Refrain:Give of your best to the Master,Give of the strength of your youth;Clad in salvation's full armor,Join in the battle for truth.2 Give of your best to the Master;Give Him first place in your heart;Give Him first place in your service,Consecrate every part.Give, and to you will be given;God His beloved Son gave;Gratefully seeking to serve Him,Give Him the best that you have.3 Give of your best to the Master;Naught else is worthy His love;He gave Himself for your ransom,Gave up His glory above:Laid down His life without murmur,You from sin's ruin to save;Give Him your heart's adoration,Give Him the best that you have. Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Christ his example; Invitation To Dedication; Courage & Loyalty; Service; Stewardship Used With Tune: BERNARD

Higher Ground

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Appears in 333 hymnals First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Lyrics: 1 I'm pressing on the upward way,New heights I'm gaining ev'ry day;Still praying as I'm onward bound,“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”Refrain:Lord, lift me up and let me stand,By faith, on Heaven's tableland,A higher plane than I have found;Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.2 My heart has no desire to stayWhere doubts arise and fears dismay;Tho' some may dwell where those abound,My prayer, my aim, is higher ground. [Refrain]3 I want to live above the world,Tho' Satan's darts at me are hurled;For faith has caught the joyful sound,The song of saints on higher ground. [Refrain]4 I want to scale the utmost heightAnd catch a gleam of glory bright;But still I'll pray till Heav'n I've found,“Lord, lead me on to higher ground.” [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Christian Life; Devotional Used With Tune: [I'm pressing on the upward way]

If Jesus Goes With Me

Author: C. A. M. Appears in 104 hymnals First Line: It may be in the valley, where countless dangers hide Refrain First Line: I Jesus goes with me, I'll go anywhere! Lyrics: 1 It may be in the valley, where countless dangers hide;It may be in the sunshine that I in peace abide;But this one thing I know, if it be dark or fair,if Jesus is with me, I'll go anywhere! Refrain:If Jesus goes with me, I'll go anywhere!'Tis heaven to me, Where'er I may be, if He is there!I count it a privilege here, His cross to bear;If Jesus goes with me, I'll go anywhere! 2 It may be I must carry the blessed word of lifeAcross the burning deserts to those in sinful strife;And tho' it be my lot to bear my colors there,If Jesus goes with me, I'll go anywhere! [Refrain]3 But if it be my portion to bear my cross at home,While others bear their burdens beyond the billow's foam,I'll prove my faith in Him, confess His judgments fair,And, if He stays with me, I'll stay anywhere! [Refrain]4 It is not mine to question the judgments of my Lord,It is but mine to follow the leadings of His Word.But if to go or stay, or whether here or there,I'll be, with my Saviour, content anywhere! [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Cross; Missions; Obedience; Service Used With Tune: [It may be in the valley, where countless dangers hide]

I Need Thee Every Hour

Author: Annie S. Hawks Appears in 976 hymnals First Line: I need Thee ev'ry hour Refrain First Line: I need Thee; O, I need Thee Lyrics: 1 I need Thee every hour,Most gracious Lord;No tender voice like ThineCan peace afford.Refrain:I need Thee; O, I need thee;Ev'ry hour I need Thee!O bless me now, my Saviour,I come to Thee.2 I need Thee ev'ry hour,Stay Thou near by;Temptations lose their pow'rWhen Thou art nigh. [Refrain]3 I need Thee ev'ry hour, In joy or pain;Come quickly and abide,Or life is vain. [Refrain]4 I need Thee ev'ry hour;Most Holy One;O make me Thine indeed,Thou blessed Son. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Prayer; Revival Used With Tune: [I need Thee ev'ry hour]

All for Jesus

Author: Mary D. James Appears in 247 hymnals First Line: All for Jesus, all for Jesus Refrain First Line: All for Jesus! All for Jesus! Lyrics: 1 All for Jesus, all for JesusAll my being's ransomed pow'rs:All my tho'ts and words and doings,All my days and all my hours.All for Jesus! All for Jesus!All my days and all my hours;All for Jesus! All for Jesus!All my days and all my hours.2 Let my hands perform His bidding,Let my feet run in His ways;Let my eyes see Jesus only,Let my lips speak forth His praise.All for Jesus! All for Jesus!Let my lips speak forth His praise;All for Jesus! All for Jesus!Let my lips speak forth His praise.3 Since my eyes were fixed on Jesus,I've lost sight of all beside;So enchained my spirit's vision,Looking at the Crucified.All for Jesus! All for Jesus!Looking at the Crucified;All for Jesus! All for Jesus!Looking at the Crucified.4 Oh, what wonder! How amazing!Jesus, glorious King of kings,Deigns to call me His beloved,Lets me rest beneath His wings.All for Jesus! All for Jesus!Resting now beneath His wings;All for Jesus! All for Jesus!Resting now beneath His wings. Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Christian Life; Devotional; Praise; Testimony Used With Tune: [All for Jesus, all for Jesus]

Let Us Break Bread Together

Appears in 113 hymnals First Line: Let us break bread together on our knees Refrain First Line: When I fall on my knees Lyrics: 1 Let us break bread together on our knees;Let us break bread together on our knees.When I fall on my knees;With my face to the rising sun,O Lord have mercy on me.2 Let us drink the cup together on our knees;Let us drink the cup together on our knees.When I fall on my knees;With my face to the rising sun,O Lord have mercy on me.3 Let us praise God together on our knees;Let us praise God together on our knees.When I fall on my knees;With my face to the rising sun,O Lord have mercy on me. Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Communion; Praise Used With Tune: [Let us break bread together on our knees]

Have Thine Own Way, Lord

Author: Adelaide A. Pollard Appears in 314 hymnals First Line: Have Thine own way, Lord! Lyrics: 1 Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Thou art the Potter, I am the clay. Mould me and make me After Thy will, While I am waiting, Yielded and still. 2 Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Search me and try me, Master, today! Whiter than snow, Lord, Wash me just now, As in Thy presence Humbly I bow. 3 Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Wounded and weary, Help me I pray! Power all power Surely is Thine! Touch me and heal me, Saviour divine! 4 Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Hold o'er my being Absolute sway!Fill with Thy Spirit Till all shall see Christ only, always, Living in me! Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Invitation To Dedication; Holy Spirit; Prayers Used With Tune: ADELAIDE

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Author: Ray Palmer Appears in 2,206 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to Thee,Thou Lamb of Calvary,Saviour divine!Now hear me while I pray,Take all my guilt away,O let me from this dayBe wholly Thine!2 May Thy rich grace impartStrength to my fainting heart,My zeal inspire;As Thou hast died for me,O may my love to TheePure, warm, and changeless beA living fire!3 While life's dark maze I tread,And griefs around me spread,Be Thou my guide;Bid darkness turn to day,Wipe sorrow's tears away,Nor let me ever strayFrom Thee aside.4 When ends life's transient dream,When death's cold, sullen streamShall o'er me roll,Blest Saviour, then in love,Fear and distrust remove;O bear me safe above,A ransomed soul! Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Trust; Aspiration; Grace & Mercy; Guidance & Care; Prayer; Worship Hymns Used With Tune: OLIVET

Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick W. Faber Appears in 831 hymnals First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! living stillIn spite of dungeon, fire and sword:O how our hearts beat high with joyWhene'er we hear that glorious word!Faith of our fathers! Holy faith!We will be true to thee till death!2 Our fathers, chained in prisons dark,Were still in heart and conscience free,How sweet would be their children's fate,If they, like them, could die for thee!Faith of our fathers! Holy faith!We will be true to thee till death!3 Faith of our fathers! we will striveTo win all nations unto thee!And thro' the truth that comes from GodMankind shall then be truly free:Faith of our fathers! Holy faith!We will be true to thee till death!4 Faith of our fathers! we will loveBoth friend and foe in all our strife,And preach thee, too, as love knows how,By kindly words and virtuous life:Faith of our fathers! Holy faith!We will be true to thee till death! Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Trust; Christian warfare; Father's Day Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

Faith of Our Mothers

Author: A.B. Patten Appears in 41 hymnals First Line: Faith of our mothers, living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our mothers, living stillIn cradle song and bedtime prayer;In nursery love and fireside love,Thy presence still pervades the air;Faith of our mothers, living faith!We will be true to thee till death.2 Faith of our mothers, lavish faith,Fount of our childhood's trust and grace,Oh, may thy consecration proveSource of a finer, nobler race:Faith of our mothers, living faith,We will be true to thee till death.3 Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,For youthful longing, youthful doubt,How blurred our vision, blind our way,Thy providential care without:Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,We will be true to thee till death.4 Faith of our mothers, Christian faith,In truth beyond our stumbling creeds,Still serve the home and save the Church,And breathe thy spirit thro' our deeds:Faith of our mothers, Christian faith!We will be true to thee till death. Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Trust; Mother's Day Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

Near the Cross

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 681 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 fountainFree to all, a healing stream,Flows from Calv'ry's mountain. Refrain:In the cross, in the crossBe my glory ever;Till my raptured soul shall findRest beyond the river.2 Near the cross, a trembling soul,Love and mercy found me,There the Bright and Morning StarShed its beams around me. [Refrain]3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God,Bring its scenes before me;Help me walk from day to dayWith its shadows o'er me. [Refrain]4 Near the cross I'll watch and wait,Hoping, trusting ever,Till I reach the golden strand,Just beyond the river. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Trust; Blood; Communion; Cross; Hope Used With Tune: [Jesus, keep me near the cross]

Trusting Jesus

Author: E. Page Appears in 284 hymnals First Line: Simply trusting ev'ry day Refrain First Line: Trusting as the moments fly Lyrics: 1 Simply trusting ev'ry day,Trusting thru a stormy way;Even when my faith is small,Trusting Jesus, that is all.Refrain:Trusting as the moments fly,Trusting as the days go by;Trusting Him whate'er befall,Trusting Jesus, that is all.2 Brightly doth His Spirit shineInto this poor heart of mine;While He leads I cannot fall;Trusting Jesus, that is all. [Refrain]3 Singing if my way is clear,Praying if the path be drear;If in danger, for Him call;Trusting Jesus, that is all. [Refrain]4 Trusting Him while life shall last,Trusting Him till earth be past;Till within the jasper wall:Trusting Jesus, that is all. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Trust; Assurance; Consecration; Devotional Used With Tune: [Simply trusting ev'ry day]

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Author: T. O. Chisholm Appears in 185 hymnals First Line: "Great is Thy faithfulness," O God my Father Refrain First Line: "Great is Thy Faithfulness! Great is Thy Faithfulness!" Lyrics: 1 “Great is Thy faithfulness,” O God my Father,There is no shadow of turning with Thee;Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. Refrain: “Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!”Morning by morning new mercies I see;All I have needed Thy hand hath provided,“Great is Thy faithfulness,” Lord, unto me!2 Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,Join with all nature in manifold witness,To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain]3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide;Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Trust; God the Father Faithfulness; Love God's Love; God the Father in Nature; God the Father Providence; Forgievness; Thankfulness; Worship Hymns Used With Tune: ["Great is Thy faithfulness," O God my Father]

Only Trust Him

Author: John H. Stockton Appears in 857 hymnals First Line: Come, ev'ry soul by sin oppressed Refrain First Line: Only trust Him, only trust Him Lyrics: 1 Come, ev'ry soul by sin oppressed,There's mercy with the Lord,And He will surely give you restBy trusting in His Word.Refrain:Only trust Him, only trust Him,only trust Him now;He will save you, He will save you,He will save you now.2 For Jesus shed His precious bloodRich blessings to bestow;Plunge now into the crimson floodThat washes white as snow. [Refrain]3 Yes, Jesus is the truth, the way,That leads you into rest;Believe in Him without delay,And you are fully blest. [Refrain]4 Come, then, and join this holy band,And on to glory go,To dwell in that celestial land,Where joys immortal flow. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Trust; Invitation To Salvation; Salvation Used With Tune: MINERVA

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Author: Louisa M. R. Stead Appears in 419 hymnals Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! Lyrics: 1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,Just to take Him at His Word;Just to rest upon His promise;Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord."Refrain:Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!How I've proved Him o'er and o'er!Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!O for grace to trust Him more!2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus,Just to trust His cleansing blood;Just in simple faith to plunge me'Neath the healing, cleansing flood! [Refrain]3 Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus,Just from sin and self to cease;Just from Jesus simply takingLife and rest, and joy and peace. [Refrain]4 I'm so glad I learned to trust Thee,Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;And I know that Thou art with me,Wilt be with me to the end. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Trust; Assurance; Consecration; Worship Hymns Used With Tune: [Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus]

My Redeemer

Author: Philip P. Bliss Appears in 320 hymnals First Line: I will sing of my Redeemer Refrain First Line: Sing, oh, sing of my Redeemer Lyrics: 1 I will sing of my RedeemerAnd His wondrous love to me;On the cruel cross He suffered,From the curse to set me free.Refrain:Sing, oh, sing of my Redeemer,With His blood He purchased meOn the cross He sealed my pardon,Paid the debt and made me free.2 I will tell the wondrous story,How my lost estate to save,In His boundless love and mercy,He the ransom freely gave. [Refrain]3 I will praise my dear Redeemer,His triumphant pow'r I'll tell,How the victory He givethOver sin, and death, and hell. [Refrain]4 I will sing of my RedeemerAnd His heav'nly love to me;He from death to life hath brought me,Son of God, with him to be. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Trust; Blood; Cross; Praise Used With Tune: [I will sing of my Redeemer]

Lead On, O King Eternal

Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Appears in 397 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lead on, O King Eternal,The day of march has come;Henceforth in fields of conquestYour tents will be our home,Through days of preparationYour 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 whisperThe sweet Amen of peace;For not with swords' loud clashing,Nor roll of stirring drums,With deeds of love and mercyThe heav'nly kingdom comes.3 Lead on, O King Eternal,We follow, not with fears;For gladness breaks like morningWhere'er Your face appears;Your cross is lifted o'er us;We journey in its light:The crown awaits the conquest;Lead on, O God of might.Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Christian Warfare; Christ King; Cross Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Appears in 1,797 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Onward Christian soldiers, Marching as to war,With the cross of JesusGoing on before:Christ, the royal Master,Leads against the foe;Forward into battle,See, His banners go!Refrain:Onward, Christian soldiers,Marching as to war,With the cross of JesusGoing on before!2 Like a mighty armyMoves the Church of God;Brothers, we are treadingWhere the saints have trod;We are not divided,All one body we,One in hope and doctrine,One in charity. [Refrain]3 Crowns and thrones may perish,Kingdoms rise and wane,But the Church of JesusConstant will remain;Gates of hell can never'Gainst that Church prevail;We have Christ's own promise,And that cannot fail. [Refrain]4 Onward, then, ye people,Join our happy throng,Blend with ours your voicesIn the triumph song;Glory, laud, and honorUnto Christ the King;This thru countless agesmen and angels sing. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Christian Warfare Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

Author: George Duffield, Jr. Appears in 1,789 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,Ye soldiers of the cross;Lift high His royal banner,It must not suffer loss:From vict'ry unto vict'ryHis army shall He lead,Till ev'ry foe is vanquished,And Christ is Lord indeed.Stand up for Jesus,Ye soldiers of the cross;Lift high His royal banner,It must not, it must not suffer loss.2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,The trumpet call obey;Forth to the mighty conflict,In this His glorious day:Ye who are men, now serve himAgainst unnumbered foes;Let courage rise with danger,And strength to strength oppose.Stand up for Jesus,Ye soldiers of the cross;Lift high His royal banner,It must not, it must not suffer loss.3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,Stand in His strength alone;The arm of flesh will fail you,Ye dare not trust your own:Put on the gospel armor,Each piece put on with prayer;Where duty calls, or danger,Be never wanting there. Stand up for Jesus,Ye soldiers of the cross;Lift high His royal banner,It must not, it must not suffer loss.4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,The strife will not be long;This day the noise of battle,The next, the victor's song:To him who overcomethA crown of life shall be;He, with the King of Glory,Shall reign eternally.Stand up for Jesus,Ye soldiers of the cross;Lift high His royal banner,It must not, it must not suffer loss. Topics: The Christian Life Christian Warfare Used With Tune: GEIBEL

Who Is on the Lord's Side?

Author: Frances R. Havergal Appears in 447 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Who is on the Lord's side?Who will serve the King?Who will be His helpersOther lives to bring?Who will leave the world's side?Who will face the foe?Who is on the Lord's side?Who for Him will go?By Thy call of mercy, By Thy grace divine,We are on the Lord's side, Saviour, we are Thine!2 Jesus, Thou hast bought us,Not with gold or gem,But with Thine own lifeblood,For Thy diadem.With Thy blessing fillingEach who comes to Thee,Thou hast made us willing,Thou hast made us free.By Thy grand redemption,By Thy grace divine,We are on the Lord's side,Saviour, we are Thine!3 Not for weight of glory,Nor for crown and palm,Enter we His service,Raise the conq'ror's psalm;But for love that claimethLives for whom He died,He whom Jesus namethMust be on His side.By Thy love constraining,By Thy grace divine,We are on the Lord's side,Saviour, we are Thine!4 Fierce may be the conflict,Strong may be the foe,But the King's own armyNone can overthrow.Round His standard ranging,Vict'ry is secure;For His truth unchangingMakes the triumph sure.Joyfully enlisting,By Thy grace divine,We are on the Lord's side,Saviour, we are Thine! Topics: The Christian Life Christian Warfare Used With Tune: ARMAGEDDON

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John E. Bode Appears in 621 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend:I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my guide. 2 O let me feel Thee near me,The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear: My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. 3 O Jesus, Thou hast promised To all who follow Thee, That where Thou art in glory,There shall Thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end;O give me grace to follow,My Master and my Friend. Topics: The Christian Life Christian Warfare; Dedictation; Guidance & Care; Prayers Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY

Faith Is the Victory

Author: John H. Yates Appears in 216 hymnals First Line: Encamped along the hills of light Refrain First Line: Faith is the victory! Lyrics: 1 Encamped along the hills of light, Ye Christian soldiers, rise ,And press the battle ere the night Shall veil the glowing skies. Against the foe in vales below Let all our strength be hurled; Faith is the victory, we know, That overcomes the world. Refrain:Faith is the victory!Faith is the victory!O, glorious victory,That overcomes the world.2 His banner over us is love,Our sword the Word of God; We tread the road the saints above With shouts of triumph trod. By faith they, like a whirlwind's breath, Swept on o'er ev'ry field; The faith by which they conquered death Is still our shining shield. [Refrain]3 On ev'ry hand the foe we findDrawn up in dread array;Let tens of ease be left behind,And onward to the fray;Salvation's helmet on each head,With truth all girt about,The earth shall tremble 'neath our tread,And echo with our shout. [Refrain]4 To him that overcomes the foe,White raiment shall be giv'n; Before the angels he shall know His name confessed in heav'n.Then onward from the hills of light, Our hearts with love aflame,We'll vanquish all the hosts of night,In Jesus' conquering name. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Service; Christian warfare; Faith; Victory Used With Tune: [Encamped along the hills of light]

We Give Thee But Thine Own

Author: William W. How Appears in 485 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We give Thee but Thine own,Whate'er the gift may be:All that we have is Thine alone,A trust, O Lord, from Thee.2 May we Thy bounties thusAs stewards true receive,And gladly, as Thou blessest us,To Thee our first-fruits give.3 To comfort and to bless,To find a balm for woe,To tend the lone and fatherless,Is angels' work below.4 The captive to release,To God the lost to bring,To teach the way of life and peace,That is a Christ-like thing.5 And we believe Thy word,Though dim our faith may be,Whate'er for Thine we do, O Lord,We do it unto Thee.Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Service; Dedictation Used With Tune: SCHUMANN

Work, for the Night Is Coming

Author: Anna L. Coghill Appears in 1,169 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Work, for the night is coming,Work through the morning hours;Work while the dew is sparkling,Work 'mid springing flow'rs;Work when the day grows brighter,Under the glowing sun;Work, for the night is coming,When man's work is done.2 Work, for the night is coming,Work through the sunny noon;Fill brightest hours with labor,Rest comes sure and soon:Give ev'ry flying minuteSomething to keep in store;Work, for the night is coming,When man works no more.3 Work, for the night is coming,Under the sunset skies:While their bright tints are glowing,Work, for daylight flies;Work, till the last beam fadethFadeth to shine no more;Work, while the night is dark'ning,When man's work is o'er. Topics: The Christian Life Service; Dedictation; Missions Used With Tune: [Work, for the night is coming]

Rise Up, O Men of God!

Author: William P. Merrill Appears in 254 hymnals First Line: Rise up, O men of God! Lyrics: 1 Rise up, O men of God!Have done with lesser things;Give heart and soul and mind and strengthTo serve the King of kings.2 Rise up, O men of God!His kingdom tarries long;Bring in the day of brotherhoodAnd end the night of wrong.3 Rise up, O men of God!The Church for you doth wait,Her strength unequal to her task:Rise up and make her great!4 Lift high the cross of Christ!Tread where His feet have trod:As brothers of the Son of ManRise up, O men of God! Topics: The Christian Life Service Used With Tune: FESTAL SONG

O Zion, Haste

Author: Mary A. Thompson Appears in 459 hymnals First Line: O Zion, haste, Thy mission high fulfilling Refrain First Line: Publish glad tidings, Tidings of peace Lyrics: 1 O Zion, haste, Thy mission high fulfilling,To tell to all the world that God is Light;That He who made all nations is not willingOne soul should perish, lost in shades of night.RefrainPublish glad tidings, Tidings of peace,Tidings of Jesus, Redemption and release.2 Behold how many thousands still are lyingBound in the darksome prison-house of sin,With none to tell them of the Saviour's dying,Or of the life He died for them to win. [Refrain]3 Proclaim to ev'ry people, tongue, and nationThat God in whom they live and move is love:Tell how He stooped to save His lost creation,And died on earth that we might live above. [Refrain]4 Give of Thy sons to bear the message glorious;Give of thy wealth to speed them on their way;Pour out thy soul for them in pray'r victorious;And all thou spendest Jesus will repay. [Refrain]5 He comes again; O Zion, ere thou meet Him,Make known to ev'ry heart His saving grace;Let none whom He hath ransomed fail to greet Him,Thro' thy neglect, unfit to see His face. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Service; Missions Used With Tune: TIDINGS

I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go

Author: Mary Brown Appears in 452 hymnals First Line: It may not be on the mountain's height Refrain First Line: I'll go where You want me to go, dear Lord Lyrics: 1 It may not be on the mountain's height,Or over the stormy sea;It may not be at the battle's frontMy Lord will have need of me;But if by a still, small voice He callsTo paths I do not know,I'll answer, dear Lord, with my hand in Thine,I'll go where You want me to go.Refrain:I'll go where You want me to go, dear Lord,O'er mountain, or plain, or sea;I'll say what You want me to say, dear Lord,I'll be what You want me to be.2 Perhaps today there are loving wordsWhich Jesus would have me speak;There may be now, in the paths of sin,Some wand'rer whom I should seek.O Savior, if Thou wilt be my Guide,Tho' dark and rugged the way,My voice shall echo the message sweet,I'll say what you want me to say. [Refrain]3 There's surely somewhere a lowly placeIn earth's harvest-fields so wide,Where I may labor thro' life's short dayFor Jesus, the Crucified.So, trusting my all unto Thy care,I know Thou lovest me!I'll do Thy will with a heart sincere,I'll be what You want me to be. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Service; Missions; Obedience Used With Tune: [It may not be on the mountain's height]

Let the Lower Lights Be Burning

Author: P. P. Bliss Appears in 544 hymnals First Line: Brightly beams our Father's mercy Refrain First Line: Let the lower lights be burning! Lyrics: 1 Brightly beams our Father's mercyFrom his lighthouse evermore,But to us He gives the keepingOf the lights along the shore.Refrain:Let the lower lights be burning!Send a gleam across the waveSome poor fainting, struggling seamanYou may rescue, you may save.2 Dark the night of sin has settled,Loud and angry billows roar;Eager eyes are watching, longing,For the lights along the shore.3 Trim your feeble lamp, my brother,Some poor seaman, tempest-tossed,Trying now to make the harbor,In the darkness may be lost. Topics: The Christian Life Service; Missions Used With Tune: [Brightly beams our Father's mercy]

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Author: John Fawcett Appears in 2,274 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that bindsOur hearts in Christian love!The fellowship of kindred mindsIs like to that above.2 Before our Father's throneWe pour our ardent prayers;Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,Our comforts and our cares.3 We share our mutual woes,Our mutual burdens bear;And often for each other flowsThe sympathizing tear.4 When we asunder partIt gives us inward pain;But we shall still be joined in heart,And hope to meet again. Topics: Love Our Love for Others; The Christian Life Service; Benedictions; Closing Hymns; Fellowship Used With Tune: [Blest be the tie that binds]

Rescue the Perishing

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 777 hymnals Refrain First Line: Rescure the perishing, Care for the dying Lyrics: 1 Rescue the perishing, Care for the dying, Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; Weep o'er the erring one, Lift up the fallen, Tell them of Jesus the mighty to save. Refrain: Rescue the perishing, Care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save. 2 Tho they are slighting Him, Still He is waiting, Waiting the penitent child to receive; Plead with them earnestly, Plead with them gently, He will forgive if they only believe. [Refrain] 3 Down in the human heart, Crushed by the tempter, Feelings lie buried that grace can restore; Touched by a loving heart, Wakened by kindness, Chords that are broken will vibrate once more. [Refrain] 4 Rescue the perishing, Duty demands it; Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide; Back to the narrow way Patiently win them; Tell the poor wanderer a Saviour has died. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Service; Evangelism Used With Tune: [Rescue the perishing]

Send the Light

Author: C. H. G. Appears in 262 hymnals First Line: There's a call comes ringing o'er the restless wave Refrain First Line: Send the light! The blessed gospel light Lyrics: 1 There's a call comes ringing o'er the restless wave,"Send the light! Send the light"There are souls to rescue, there are souls to save,Send the light! Send the light!Refrain:Send the light! the blessed gospel light;Let it shine from shore to shore!Send the light! the blessed gospel light;Let it shine forevermore.2 We have heard the Macedonian call today,"Send the light! Send the light!"And a golden off'ring at the cross we lay,Send the light! Send the light! [Refrain]3 Let us pray that grace may ev'rywhere abound;"Send the light! Send the light!" And a Christ-like spirit ev'rywhere be found,Send the light! Send the light! [Refrain]4 Let us not grow weary in the work of love,"Send the light! Send the light!"Let us gather jewels for a crown above,Send the light! Send the light! [Refrain] Topics: Christ Light; The Christian Life Service; Missions Used With Tune: [There's a call comes ringing o'er the restless wave]

Throw Out the Life-Line

Author: Edward S. Ufford Appears in 363 hymnals First Line: Throw out the Life-Line across the dark wave Refrain First Line: Throw out the Life-Line! Lyrics: 1 Throw out the Life-Line across the dark wave,There is a brother whom someone should save;Somebody's brother! O who then, will dareTo throw out the Life-Line, his peril to share?Refrain:Throw out the Life-Line! Throw out the Life-Line!Someone is drifting away;Throw out the Life-Line! Throw out the Life-Line!Someone is sinking today.2 Throw out the Life-Line with hand quick and strong:Why do you tarry, why linger so long?See! he is sinking O hasten todayAnd out with the Life-Boat! Away, then, away! [Refrain]3 Throw out the Life-Line to danger fraught men,Sinking in anguish where you've never been:Winds of temptation and billows of woeWill soon hurl them out where the dark waters flow. [Refrain]4 Soon will the season of rescue be o'er,Soon will they drift to eternity's shore;Haste, then, my brother, no time for delay,But throw out the Life Line and save them today. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Service; Missions Used With Tune: [Throw out the Life-Line across the dark wave]

Close to Thee

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 414 hymnals First Line: Thou, my everlasting portion Refrain First Line: Close to Thee, close to Thee Lyrics: 1 Thou, my everlasting portion, More than friend or life to me; All along my pilgrim journey, Saviour, let me walk with Thee. Close to Thee, Close to Thee, Close to Thee, Close to Thee; All along my pilgrim journey, Saviour, let me walk with Thee. 2 Not for ease or worldly pleasure, Nor for fame my prayer shall be; Gladly will I toil and suffer, Only let me walk with Thee. Close to Thee, Close to Thee, Close to Thee, Close to Thee; Gladly will I toil and suffer, Only let me walk with Thee. 3 Lead me through the vale of shadows, Bear me o'er life's fitful sea; Then the gate of life eternal May I enter, Lord, with Thee. Close to Thee, Close to Thee, Close to Thee, Close to Thee; Then the gate of life eternal May I enter, Lord, with Thee. Topics: The Christian Life Fellowship; Assurance; Devotional; Old Age; Worship Hymns Used With Tune: [Thou, my everlasting portion]

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Appears in 114 hymnals First Line: I am weak but thou are strong Lyrics: 1 I am weak but thou art strong;Jesus, keep me from all wrong;I'll be satisfied as longAs I walk, let me walk close to Thee.Refrain:Just a closer walk with thee,Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,Daily walking close to thee,Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.2 Thro' this world of toil and snares.If I falter, Lord, who cares?Who with me my burden shares?None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee. [Refrain]3 When my feeble life is o'er,Time for me will be no more;Guide me gently, safely o'erto thy kingdom shore, to thy shore. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Fellowship; Guidance & Care Used With Tune: [I am weak but thou are strong]

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