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The Saviour at the Door

Author: W. H. Bagby Hymnal: GJ1890 #84 (1890) Person Name: W. H. Bagby First Line: Behold the Saviour at your door Refrain First Line: The Saviour's knocking at your door Lyrics: 1 Behold the Saviour at your door Your kindest, truest Friend Is seeking entrance to your heart, Your life with His to blend. Chorus: The Saviour’s knocking at your door, And asking entrance in, He’s knocking, asking o’er and o’er; Oh, open unto Him! 2 Oh yes, the blessed Son of God, Tho’ Lord of all above, Now pauses at your lowly door And speaks in tones of love:— [Chorus] 3 “If any man will hear my voice And open unto me, I’ll sup with him and he with me, And friends for aye we’ll be.” [Chorus] 4 With hand and feet and wounded side, He’s knocking at your door, Oh sinner let Him not depart! He’ll call on thee no more. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Behold the Saviour at your door]

Are You Witnessing for Him?

Author: Alice M. Batchelder Hymnal: GJ1890 #32 (1890) Person Name: Alice M. Batchelder First Line: Tell me, brother, worn and weary Refrain First Line: Tell me, brother, worn and weary Languages: English Tune Title: [Tell me, brother, worn and weary]

Sing the Sweet Story

Author: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Hymnal: GJ1890 #8 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman First Line: Sing, over and over Refrain First Line: Sing, sing the sweet story Lyrics: 1 Sing, over and over, Beautiful story of old, More dear to the spirit, Better the more it is told, Each heart that awakes in this world of woe, Has need of the Saviour of men to know. Chorus: Sing, sing the sweet story, Sing, softly and gently, Sing, sing till its glory, Fills the earth with its glow. 2 Here’s bread for the starving, Warmth to the naked and cold, Life, life to the dying, All in that story of old, The spirit abiding in depths of grief, Shall find in its healing a sure relief. [Chorus] 3 Peace comes to the mourning, Joy that can never be told, All found in believing, Just the sweet story of old, Then sing it again to the slaves of sin, Their steps to the pathway of truth to win. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Sing, over and over]

Crown Him King of Kings

Author: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Hymnal: GJ1890 #14 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman First Line: Come when the morn with rosy light is glowing Refrain First Line: Praise Him, praise Him Lyrics: 1 Come when the morn with rosy light is glowing, Come when the noon its golden shafts is throwing, Come from your straying, Make no delaying, Seek the Lord of Life today. Chorus: Praise Him, praise Him, Praise Him the Lord of our salvation, Praise Him, praise Him, Saviour of men and King of Kings, Crown Him, crown Him Crown Him the Lord of every nation, Praise Him, praise Him, Till heav’n and earth with triumph rings. 2 Come when the heart of childhood throbs with gladness, Come ere the eyes are dimm’d with tears of sadness, Come and believe Him, Come and receive Him, He will never turn away. [Chorus] 3 Come in your manhood with its pride and power, He is the mighty refuge strength and tower, Follow Him ever, Nothing can sever, All His glory you may share. [Chorus] 4 Come when the years of age are softly fading When o’er your lives the sunset tints are shading, Come in your meekness, Come in your weakness Safely rest within His care. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Come when the morn with rosy light is glowing]

The Wedding Feast Is Ready

Author: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Hymnal: GJ1890 #25 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman First Line: He of whom the books of Moses Lyrics: 1 He of whom the books of Moses, And the prophets told, Calleth like a tender shepherd, Lambs into His fold. From the highways, from the byways, From the hedges dark with sin, From the pitfalls that may catch them, Go and get the children in. He of whom the books of Moses, And the prophets told, Calleth like a tender shepherd, Lambs into His fold. 2 Lo, the wedding feast is ready, And the Bridegroom waits, put the wedding robe upon you, Ere they close the gates. Some have hasted out to meet Him, With their burning lamps well trimmed; Some have slept, their oil has wasted, Till their lights have all been dimmed. Lo, the wedding feast is ready, And the Bridegroom waits, put the wedding robe upon you, Ere they close the gates. 3 Who of you that once has tasted, Of the gospel feast, Will go out and at His bidding, See His guests increased? Long the loving Bridegroom tarries, Kindly, sweetly calling still, Sending near and far the message, All, yes all may come who will. Who of you that once has tasted, Of the gospel feast, Will go out and at His bidding, See His guests increased? Languages: English Tune Title: [He of whom the books of Moses]

In Every Thing Give Thanks

Author: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Hymnal: GJ1890 #36 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman First Line: The lesson is hard for our learning Refrain First Line: Give thanks O my brother Lyrics: 1 The lesson is hard for our learning, When tempted to pine and to grieve, Yet God never gave us a portion, But gratefully we should receive. Chorus: Give thanks O my brother, Life’s trials all through, Our blessings are many, Our sorrows are few. 2 We linger so long with our trials, And live our perplexities o’er; We might be more earnestly thankful, If counting our joys by the score. [Chorus] 3 God gives us so many good blessings, So few little trials to bear; We only take note of our troubles, And magnify every care. [Chorus] 4 Each pang holds a gift for our grasping, If only its lessons we learn; In ev’ry affliction, the, brother, The incense of gratefulness burn. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [The lesson is hard for our learning]

Blessed Christ of Galilee

Author: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Hymnal: GJ1890 #42 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman First Line: There's a far off path I should like to find Refrain First Line: I should like to walk with Thee Lyrics: 1 There’s a far off path I should like to find, Where the Saviour walked of old in Galilee, In the shifting sand of the golden strand, By the waters of the ever changing sea. Chorus: I should like to walk with Thee, Blessed Christ of Galilee, With thy smile of love upon my soul; I should like to hear Thy voice, Bid my longing heart rejoice, While the never ending ages roll. 2 There’s a wayside spring where I long to taste, Of the fountain where my Saviour drank before, And a lowly cot in a quiet spot, Where the Lord of love and labor dwelt of yore. [Chorus] 3 There’s a nearer path where my feet may go, That is blessed because the poor He loved are there, And the great delight of the land of light, Will be brighter for the woes that I may share. [Chorus] 4 Though the hillside fountain of Galilee, May have sunk away and vanished long ago, In the fount of life I may quench all strife, And the golden crown of loving labor know. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a far off path I should like to find]

Little Helps

Author: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Hymnal: GJ1890 #43 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman First Line: Little children all can give Refrain First Line: Yes, yes, yes Lyrics: 1 Little children all can give Kindly words of cheer; They can help by notes of song All the toilers here. Chorus: Yes, yes, yes, Gentle words and notes of song; Yes, yes, yes, Thy can help along. 2 Little children all can do Gentle, loving deeds; Patient acts in kindness done, Everybody needs. [Chorus] 3 By and by, when older grown, Greater things to do; Surely will the harvest be Noble, good and true. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Little children all can give]

The Shadow of the Cross

Author: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Hymnal: GJ1890 #57 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman First Line: God forbid that I should glory Refrain First Line: In the shadow of the cross Lyrics: 1 God forbid that I should glory In the work of human hands, I will only trust the shadow Where the Cross of Jesus stands. Chorus: In the shadow of the cross, In the shadow of the cross, I will only trust for shelter, In the shadow of the cross. 2 In a thirsty land and weary Stands a Great Rock, firm, secure, From its shadow flows a fountain Full of healing waters pure. [Chorus] 3 All for me that Rock was broken, All for me its waters flowed, All for me the cross was lifted, All for me Christ shed His blood. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [God forbid that I should glory]

At the Fountain

Author: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Hymnal: GJ1890 #60 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman First Line: A wanderer weary o'er the toilsome way Refrain First Line: I would linger, I would linger Lyrics: 1 A wanderer weary o’er the toilsome way, I long for fountains pure and sweet, I seek in the shade of Elim’s cooling palms, To find a safe and calm retreat. Chorus: I would linger, I would linger, At the fountain pure and cool and sweet, I would linger, I would linger, In the love of Christ is rest complete. 2 Oh long have I groaned beneath my load of care, A pilgrim in a stranger land, I cried for a friend who would my burden share, Yet no one reached a helping hand. [Chorus] 3 I called till the sunset in the golden west, Betokened daylight near its close, A soft whisper said, “Oh come to Me and rest, In Me thy soul shall find repose.” [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [A wanderer weary o'er the toilsome way]

He Lives for You and Me

Author: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Hymnal: GJ1890 #61 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman First Line: Oh I am glad because I live Refrain First Line: Christ of Calvary Lyrics: 1 Oh I am glad because I live, Christ is my Redeemer, His pardon full do I receive, Jesus rose for me. Chorus: Christ of Calvary, He died for you, He died for me, He conquered death to make us free, He lives for you and me. 2 Oh come and on His strength believe, Christ the mighty Saviour, The Truth the Life are His to give, Come and taste and see. [Chorus] 3 Tell all the world the wondrous joy, Found in Christ the Saviour, The peace in Him has no alloy, Jesus lives for thee. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh I am glad because I live]

Lead Us On

Author: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Hymnal: GJ1890 #65 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman First Line: Guide us Jehovah thou art strong and able Refrain First Line: Lead us on, lead us on Lyrics: 1 Guide us Jehovah thou art strong and able, Keep us from wand’ring in the wilds astray; Paths there are many, we are young and feeble, Lead us in safety in the narrow way. Chorus: Lead us on, lead us on, By Thy tender mercy, Lead us on, lead us on, Saviour kind and true. Gladly we follow in Thy loving footsteps; Lead us and guide us all life’s journey through. 2 Keep us from danger, keep us from temptation, And from whatever might Thy children harm. When sorrow cometh, let Thy peace sustain us, Closely about us clasp Thy loving arms. [Chorus] 3 Save us, our Father, death is all about us, Walking at noonday, stealing thro’ the night, We are so helpless, all our strength is weakness, Only we trust Thee, save us by Thy might. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Guide us Jehovah thou art strong and able]

Watch and Pray

Author: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Hymnal: GJ1890 #68 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman First Line: Let us watch and pray, till the gloom of morning Lyrics: 1 Let us watch and pray, till the gloom of morning, Still with faithful care, watching unto pray’r, Steadfast, though He gives us no word of warning, Watching, waiting, still in pray’r. He may come when midnight o’er earth is stealing, Or when day her soft tints is first revealing, We have naught to fear, if He find us here, Watchful ever, and in pray’r. 2 He may come when earth from her slumber waketh, When the golden day, drives the night away, When a hymn of praise from all nature breaketh, When the glad heart bows to pray. Or when heavy clouds with their lightnings, Rend the darkened air with their thunders calling, Though His angels call, naught can us appall, If we ready watch alway. 3 He may come when spring is in beauty growing, Or when ripened grain, waves on hill and plain, When the autumn woods are with glory glowing, Or when winter hides his slain. But whatever fortune of life betiding, There can be no danger in love abiding, So by night or day, let us watch and pray, Waiting till He comes again. Languages: English Tune Title: [Let us watch and pray, till the gloom of morning]

Light of Life

Author: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Hymnal: GJ1890 #80 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman First Line: O Lord, Thy word to me is sweet Refrain First Line: Oh, Light of life, oh Guide Divine Lyrics: 1 O Lord, Thy word to me is sweet, A lamp to guide my wayward feet, A light to shine my path along, And makes my heart break forth in song. Chorus: Oh, Light of life, oh Guide Divine, With joy I place my hand in Thine, Be Thou my Guide, be Thou my Stay, And keep me in the narrow way. 2 Word after word, and line on line, Thy precepts ‘round my heart entwine; A bounteous feast of living bread, My hungry soul is daily fed. [Chorus] 3 A comfort sweet in sorest need, A Friend of friends art Thou indeed, A staff of life on Thee I lean, Nor even death shall come between. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [O Lord, Thy word to me is sweet]

O the Home of the Soul

Author: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Hymnal: GJ1890 #88 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Refrain First Line: Oh the joy, the delight Lyrics: 1 O the home of the soul, Where the bright waters roll, Of the river of life ‘mid the fair growing flow’rs. ‘Tis the land of the blest, ‘Tis the place of my rest, And I long to be there in its calm quiet bow’rs. Chorus: Oh the joy, the delight, Where the tree of life shall its healing leaves shed. Where no sun giveth light, For the lamb of God is its glory instead. 2 All the gates stand ajar Where the worshippers are, And the ransomed of God sound his praises afar. And their white garments gleam, Like a moon-lighted stream, Or the soft-falling rays of a beautiful star. [Chorus] 3 Come away to that land Where the safe gathered band, Praise the Lord by the work of each love-guided hand. Neither sorrow or fears, Neither sickness or tears, Neither parting or death on the joy-girded strand. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [O the home of the soul]

Let Them Come to Me

Author: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Hymnal: GJ1890 #96 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman First Line: From far across the rolling sea Lyrics: 1 From far across the rolling sea Sweet words of kindness come to me, “Of such shall heaven’s kingdom be, Let little children come.” Chorus: “Let them come to me, Trusting, lovingly. Except ye come as little ones, Ye cannot come to me.” 2 We seem to hear His tender voice bid ev’ry longing heart rejoice Who early make the Lord their choice Oh, let the children come! [Chorus] 3 Oh, turn not youthful hearts away, In foolish paths of sin to stray, Let little children learn to pray And unto Jesus come. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [From far across the rolling sea]

What a Morning That Will Be

Author: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman Hymnal: GJ1890 #144 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. L. M. Beal Bateman First Line: When all the clouds of darkness break Refrain First Line: What a morning that will be, Hallelujah Languages: English Tune Title: [When all the clouds of darkness break]

Send Me

Author: Mrs. M. J. Bittle Hymnal: GJ1890 #83 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. M. J. Bittle First Line: Master of the world's great harvest Refrain First Line: Here am I, send me Lyrics: 1 Master of the world’s great harvest, Whitened fields all round I see; But the laborers seem wanting, Here am I, send me, send me. Chorus: Here am I, send me, Here am I, send me. 2 To the humble, simple duties, All unnoticed tho’ they be; To the sick, the poor, the dying, Here am I, send me, send me. [Chorus] 3 In the highway, in the hedges, Where the hireling would flee, Where the sheep are torn and scattered, Here am I, send me, send me. [Chorus] 4 Should the way be full of danger, Full of sorrow tho’ it be, Thou wilt help—in Thee relying, Here am I, send me, send me. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Master of the world's great harvest]

For Me He Careth

Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: GJ1890 #105 (1890) Person Name: Horatius Bonar First Line: Yes, for me, for me He careth Languages: English Tune Title: [Yes, for me, for me He careth]

How Sweet, How Heavenly

Hymnal: GJ1890 #121 (1890) Person Name: Wm. B. Bradbury First Line: How sweet, how heavenly is the sight Languages: English Tune Title: [How sweet, how heavenly is the sight]

Will He Bid Us Enter In?

Author: W. B. Carnes Hymnal: GJ1890 #78 (1890) Person Name: W. B. Carnes First Line: Life is oft beset with sorrows Refrain First Line: Are we ready? Are we ready Languages: English Tune Title: [Life is oft beset with sorrows]

Where the Shepherd Leads I'll Go

Author: A. P. Cobb Hymnal: GJ1890 #4 (1890) Person Name: A. P. Cobb First Line: Through the meadows green, inviting Refrain First Line: Hark! his voice is gently calling Languages: English Tune Title: [Through the meadows green, inviting]

Beyond the Waves of Jordan

Author: A. P. Cobb Hymnal: GJ1890 #23 (1890) Person Name: A. P. Cobb First Line: What radiant homes in realms of light Refrain First Line: O, radiant home! O, robe and crown Lyrics: 1 What radiant homes in realms of light, Beyond the waves of Jordan! That never know the gloom of night, Beyond the waves of Jordan! Chorus: O, radiant home! O, robe and crown! Beyond the waves of Jordan! On us from yon far height look down, Beyond the waves of Jordan! 2 What starry crowns forever fair, Beyond the waves of Jordan! That shine on brows, all free from care, Beyond the waves of Jordan! [Chorus] 3 What snow-white robes the blessed wear, Beyond the waves of Jordan! I, in heav’n, their glory share, Beyond the waves of Jordan! [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [What radiant homes in realms of light]

Looking Unto Jesus

Author: A. P. Cobb Hymnal: GJ1890 #39 (1890) Person Name: A. P. Cobb First Line: Helmet on and sword in hand Refrain First Line: Oh, the joy, the heav'nly joy Lyrics: 1 Helmet on and sword in hand, Looking unto Jesus; We His little soldiers stand, Looking unto Jesus. Chorus: Oh, the joy, the heav’nly joy, Looking unto Jesus, We shall find in His employ, Looking unto Jesus. 2 Faith our shield, and girt with truth, Looking unto Jesus; Serving Him in joyous youth, Looking unto Jesus. [Chorus] 3 Fiery darts on ev’ry hand, Looking unto Jesus, Daring all, we still shall stand, Looking unto Jesus. [Chorus] 4 Praying always, with all pray’r, Looking unto Jesus, Watching thereunto with care, Looking unto Jesus. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Helmet on and sword in hand]

When the King Comes In

Author: A. P. Cobb Hymnal: GJ1890 #70 (1890) Person Name: A. P. Cobb First Line: There's a feast of love in the courts above Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a feast of love in the courts above]

When the Lord Shall Call His Own

Author: A. P. Cobb Hymnal: GJ1890 #76 (1890) Person Name: A. P. Cobb First Line: There is a time, a happy time Refrain First Line: Oh, angel song Lyrics: 1 There is a time, a happy time, When the Lord shall call His own; Then hosts shall sing, and praise their King, When the Lord shall call His own. Chorus: Oh, angel song! Oh happy happy throng! When the Lord shall call His own. Shall I be there, your bliss to share! When the Lord shall call His own. 2 Like fertile seed each loving deed, When the Lord shall call His own; Tho’ lost to view shall spring anew, When the Lord shall call His own. [Chorus] 3 What heav’nly grace, on ev’ry face, When the Lord shall call His own; As to each one He says “well done,” When the Lord shall call His own. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There is a time, a happy time]

If We Walk in the Light

Author: A. P. Cobb Hymnal: GJ1890 #86 (1890) Person Name: A. P. Cobb First Line: If we walk in the light of our Saviour and Friend Refrain First Line: If we walk in the light of our Saviour and Friend Lyrics: 1 If we walk in the light of our Saviour and Friend, I we walk, in the light; There are pleasures in Jesus that never can end, I we walk, in the light. Chorus: If we walk in the light of our Saviour and Friend, Then our song cannot cease and our bliss cannot end, I we walk, in the light, I we walk, in the light of God. 2 There’ll be fellowship sweet with the friends of our Lord, I we walk, in the light; And a bliss that earth’s pleasures can never afford, I we walk, in the light. [Chorus] 3 And the song of redemption on earth shall begin, I we walk, in the light; For the blood of our Saviour shall cleanse from all sin, I we walk, in the light. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [If we walk in the light of our Saviour and Friend]

Through the Blood of the Crucified

Author: A. P. Cobb Hymnal: GJ1890 #102 (1890) Person Name: A. P. Cobb First Line: Have you touched the garment of the Holy One Refrain First Line: Through the blood, cleansing blood Lyrics: 1 Have you touched the garments of the Holy One? Are you washed in the soul-cleansing tide? Are your sins forgiven? Do you hope for heaven Thro’ the blood of the Christ crucified? Chorus: Thro’ the blood, cleansing blood, Thro’ the blood of the Christ crucified! Are your sins forgiven? Do you hope for heaven Thro’ the blood of the Christ crucified? 2 Are you walking daily with your Lord in view? Are you close to His dear, wounded side? Do you love your Saviour? Do you seek God’s favor Thro’ the blood of the Christ crucified? [Chorus] 3 Are you bringing sinners to the sinner’s Friend? Does your life tell of Jesus who died? Do you have the Spirit? Do you peace inherit Thro’ the blood of the Christ crucified? [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Have you touched the garment of the Holy One]

Jesus Knocks at the Door

Author: A. P. Cobb Hymnal: GJ1890 #113 (1890) Person Name: A. P. Cobb First Line: Lo, a Friend near thee now Refrain First Line: Oh, the song will be sweet Lyrics: 1 Lo, a Friend near thee now! Fair as morn is the brow That with cruel thorns rudely was press’d; Full of grace is each word— Mortal never has heard Sweeter words than to thee are address’d. Chorus: Oh, the song will be sweet When our crowns at His feet We shall cast, while around Him we throng. And our glad tribute bring, While the heavens shall ring With the notes of redemption’s new song. 2 ‘Tis thy Saviour and mine, ‘Tis Messiah divine, Who endeavors thy spirit to win; Wilt thou not humbly say, “Jesus, I will obey! Come, and enter, and reign Thou within.” [Chorus] 3 Hark! He knocks at the door, Wouldst thou sorrow no more? Then on Jesus, Thy Saviour believe; Hear the message so sweet, Cast thyself at His feet, And thy gracious Redeemer receive. [Chorus] 4 Jesus knocks at the door, Haste thee! tarry no more, lest His Spirit cease striving with thine; Full of mercy is He Who without waits for Thee; Open wide! ‘tis thy Saviour and mine. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Lo, a Friend near thee now]

Why Should We Weep!

Author: A. P. Cobb Hymnal: GJ1890 #118 (1890) Person Name: A. P. Cobb First Line: Why should we weep, for those who sleep Refrain First Line: In arms of love, in realms above Lyrics: 1 Why should we weep, for those who sleep, On Jesus’ loving breast! Far from life’s din; far from earth’s sin, In paradise they rest! Chorus: In arms of love, in realms above, God gives His loved ones sleep! And those who rest on Jesus’ breast, He will securely keep. 2 Where naught alarms, where naught e’er harms, ‘Neath skies forever fair; By waters bright, in robes of white, They rest securely there! [Chorus] 3 There angels dwell, and anthems swell The joy that cannot cease! They know no night; God is their Light, No grief can mar their peace! [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Why should we weep, for those who sleep]

Be Ready When He Comes

Author: A. P. Cobb Hymnal: GJ1890 #120 (1890) Person Name: A. P. Cobb First Line: Are you ready for your Lord, should He come? should He come Refrain First Line: Oh, be ready for Him when He comes! when He comes Lyrics: 1 Are you ready for your Lord, should He come? should He come? Are you ready for His summons home? Does your anxious spirit burn, His appearing to discern? Are you ready if your Lord should come? Chorus: Oh, be ready for Him when He comes! when He comes! Oh, be ready for Him when He comes! Be it midnight, be it morning, When He gives the solemn warning, Oh, be ready, be ready when He comes! 2 Oh, there’ll be rejoicing when He comes! when He comes! If we hear Him saying: “Children come! Come, ye blessed, enter in, I have cleans’d you from all sin!” Oh, there’ll be rejoicing when He comes! [Chorus] 3 See! the saints enter in when He comes! when He comes! To the wedding when the Bridegroom comes! Brightly burning is each light, And in raiment spotless white, See! the saints enter in when He comes! [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Are you ready for your Lord, should He come? should He come]

I've Found Christ a Savior

Author: A. P. Cobb Hymnal: GJ1890 #129 (1890) Person Name: A. P. Cobb First Line: I've found Christ a Saviour Refrain First Line: O, why not believe Him Lyrics: 1 I’ve found Christ a Savior So tender and true, I long to reveal Him, Dear sinner to you. Chorus: O, why not believe Him? Believe Him? believe Him? Repent, and receive Him? Obey Him, and live? 2 His promise is gracious, And faithful His word! His sweet invitation, You often have heard. [Chorus] 3 Behold Him now knocking, His locks wet with dew, His voice gently pleading, Dear sinner, with you. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [I've found Christ a Saviour]

We Shall Gather Home

Author: Ethel M. Cobb Hymnal: GJ1890 #67 (1890) Person Name: Ethel M. Cobb First Line: When the bells are sweetly ringing Lyrics: 1 When the bells are sweetly ringing, We shall gather home; And the angels gladly singing, We shall gather home Chorus: We shall gather home, We shall gather home; When the bells are sweetly ringing, We shall gather home. 2 When the angels gently call us, We shall gather home; Where no harm can e’er befall us, We shall gather home. [Chorus] 3 All the weak and sad and weary, We shall gather home In a city never dreary, We shall gather home. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [When the bells are sweetly ringing]

This I Know

Author: Rev G. W. Crofts Hymnal: GJ1890 #92 (1890) Person Name: Rev G. W. Crofts First Line: Whereas I once was blind, but now I see Lyrics: 1 Whereas I once was blind, but now I see, This I know, This I know. The Lord has shown His mercy unto me, Unbarred my prison door and set me free; My heart is full of joy as it can be. This I know, This I know. 2 The world that once was dark is full of light, This I know, This I know. The day has come—away has rolled the night, The “path f life” is clear unto my sight, And all around is beautiful and bright. This I know, This I know. 3 By faith in Christ my sins are all forgiven, This I know, This I know. The sea of death is passed, the Rock is riven, I am a child of God, and heir of heaven, My heart unto the Lord is fully given. This I know, This I know. 4 My blessed Saviour keeps me every hour, This I know, This I know. Secure am I against the tempter’s power, I fear not rolling waves nor storms that lower; His holy word a “sword,” a “shield,” a “tower.” This I know, This I know. Languages: English Tune Title: [Whereas I once was blind, but now I see]

The Glorious Morning

Author: S. L. Cuthbert Hymnal: GJ1890 #90 (1890) Person Name: S. L. Cuthbert First Line: When the misty clouds around you Refrain First Line: By and by, there comes the dawning Lyrics: 1 When the misty clouds around you Hide the sunlight from your eyes, And the darkness that surrounds you Veils the brightness of the skies; Then, when e’er your courage falters, Hear the words that Jesus said When He walk’d upon the waters,— “It is I, be not afraid.” Chorus: By and by, there comes the dawning Of a glorious, happy day, By and by there comes the dawning Of a bright and glorious morning, When the clouds shall fade away, shall fade away. 2 Darkness here! yet still above you Shines the golden city bright; On its streets are those who love you, Happy in its radiant light, With your Saviour close beside you, Do not fear, be not dismay’d, With His hand and voice to guide you— “It is I, be not afraid.” [Chorus] 3 With His presence ever near you, Needed aid and hope to bring, How His words should always cheer you— Make your heart with joy to sing. Oh, the light of day is shining Far beyond the clouds and shade; No more darkness or repining— “It is I, be not afraid.” [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [When the misty clouds around you]

O Love Divine

Author: Mrs. A. L. Davison Hymnal: GJ1890 #27 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. A. L. Davison First Line: O man of sorrows! mortal grief Refrain First Line: O love divine, I call Thee mine Lyrics: 1 O man of sorrows! mortal grief Thou knowest well; The bitter pangs that Thou didst bear, What tongue can tell! Chorus: O love divine, I call Thee mine; My heart to Thee I bring. Supremely blest In Thee I rest, My Savior King. 2 Despised of men, Thou gavest all, Their souls to save, Did’st bow Thy kingly head to meet The cross, the grave. [Chorus] 3 O loved of God, O blessed Son, I call to Thee; Thro’ shade and sun, thro’ life and death, Be near to me. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [O man of sorrows! mortal grief]

Love of Jesus

Author: Mrs. A. L. Davison Hymnal: GJ1890 #41 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. A. L. Davison First Line: "The love of Christ constraineth us" Refrain First Line: Love, love of Jesus Lyrics: 1 “The love of Christ constraineth us:” O Saviour, ever mild, Behold we wait Thy blessing now, Lead us, O undefiled. Chorus: Love, love of Jesus, All prevailing, Never failing, Love, love of Jesus, Wondrous love of Jesus. 2 Through all the many ways of life Thy people come to Thee; Constrain’d by love, O precious love, They seek Thee earnestly. [Chorus] 3 Unstain’d Thou wert, and yet on Thee Was laid our mortal sin; Thou gavest all that Thou from death Our darken’d souls might win. [Chorus] 4 Dear Lord, as Thou hast died for us We seek to live for Thee, Low at Thy feet we kneeling wait Thy holy face to see. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: ["The love of Christ constraineth us"]

Close By My Side

Author: Mrs. A. L. Davison Hymnal: GJ1890 #117 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. A. L. Davison First Line: Close by my side, O tender love Refrain First Line: Close by my side, close by my side Lyrics: 1 Close by my side, O tender love That leads me to that home above; That keeps beside me all the way, That leads me toward the perfect day. Chorus: Close by my side, close by my side, He waits my feeble steps to guide; O Saviour still with me abide Close by my side, close by my side. 2 Thro’ sun and storm, thro’ joy and grief, To sorrow bringing sweet relief; And guarding with His tender hand, When dangers thickly ‘round me stand. [Chorus] 3 Forever faithful, loving true, O Christ, my love, my life are due Alone to Thee, most holy Friend, Be with and keep me to the end. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Close by my side, O tender love]

Sweet Home of Rest

Author: Mrs. A. L. Davison Hymnal: GJ1890 #148 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. A. L. Davison First Line: How fair are the walls of that city of light Refrain First Line: O home, sweet home of rest Lyrics: 1 How fair are the walls of that city of light, Whose streets by the ransomed are trod, And over whose beauty there cometh no cloud, Whose builder and maker is God. Chorus: O home, sweet home of rest; Home of the sinless, Home of the blest, O home, sweet home of rest, Home, sweet home. 2 And sometimes the gates of that city I see, And sometimes in melody clear The voices, whose silence has saddened my heart, Come sweetly my spirit to cheer. [Chorus] 3 I list to their music, the city draws near, The city of infinite rest, They call me in accents of tenderest love, They sing of the home of the blest. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [How fair are the walls of that city of light]

He Waits for Thee

Author: Mrs. A. L. Davison Hymnal: GJ1890 #156 (1890) Person Name: Mrs. A. L. Davison First Line: Upon the great highways thou standest weary Refrain First Line: He stands so near, and yet thy blinded vision Languages: English Tune Title: [Upon the great highways thou standest weary]

The Lord's Prayer

Author: Mary Farnham Hymnal: GJ1890 #55 (1890) Person Name: Mary Farnham First Line: Our Father, who in heaven art Lyrics: 1 Our Father, who in heaven art, We hallow Thy dear name; Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done In earth and heaven the same. 2 Give us this day our daily bread; Our trespasses forgive, As we unto our fellowmen Forgiveness thus shall give. 3 From evil and temptation, Lord, Deliver, we implore, For Thine’s the kingdom, and the power, And glory evermore. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: [Our Father, who in heaven art]

Take Up Thy Cross

Hymnal: GJ1890 #17 (1890) Person Name: Fred A. Fillmore First Line: Today, tomorrow, evermore Lyrics: 1 Today, tomorrow, evermore, Through cheerless nights without a star, Not asking wither or how far, Rejoicing though the way be sore. Refrain: Take up thy cross, And follow me, Take up thy cross, And follow me. 2 Though some there be who scorn thy choice, And tempting voices bid thee stay, Today while it is called today, If thou wilt hearken to my voice, [Refrain] 3 I promise only perfect peace, Sweet peace that lives through years of strife, Immortal hope, immortal life, And rest when all these wanderings cease: [Refrain] 4 My yoke is easy; put it on! My burden very light to bear; Who shareth this My crown, shall share On earth the cross, in heaven the crown: [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Today, tomorrow, evermore]

He Knows It All

Hymnal: GJ1890 #109 (1890) Person Name: Fred A. Fillmore First Line: He knows the bitter, weary way Languages: English Tune Title: [He knows the bitter, weary way]

O Lead Me

Hymnal: GJ1890 #123 (1890) Person Name: Fred A. Fillmore First Line: Jesus, my Saviour dear Refrain First Line: Oh, lead me, my Saviour Lyrics: 1 Jesus, my Saviour dear, Clasp Thou my hand in Thine; When lonely is the way, Oh, give me help divine! Chorus: Oh, lead me, my Saviour! Oh, give me help divine! 2 Deeper the shadows grow, Fiercer the threat’ning storm; Lead me, my Saviour dear, Oh, guard me till the morn! [Chorus] 3 If up the mountain high, Or thro’ the valley low, Or rough or smooth my path, Oh, lead where’er I go! [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus, my Saviour dear]

Hark! the Bells

Author: J. H. F. Hymnal: GJ1890 #5 (1890) Person Name: J. H. F. First Line: Hark! the music of the bells Refrain First Line: Hark! the bells, happy bells Lyrics: 1 Hark! the music of the bells, Calling us to praise and pray’r; Clear and sweet their chiming tells Of the joy that waits us there. Chorus: Hark! the bells, happy bells, Floating on the tranquil air; Hark! the bells, happy bells, Calling us to the house of pray’r. 2 To the temple of the Lord Let us haste with willing feet; There to read His holy Word, There to sing His praises sweet. [Chorus] 3 May Thy blessings, Lord, descend, And to Thee our hearts we raise; While the bells and voices blend In a grateful song of praise. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Hark! the music of the bells]

Suffer the Children

Author: J. H. F. Hymnal: GJ1890 #13 (1890) Person Name: J. H. F. First Line: Suffer the children to come unto Me Lyrics: 1 Suffer the children to come unto Me, Suffer the children to come unto Me, Suffer the children to come unto Me; Such in My heavenly kingdom shall be, Such in My heavenly kingdom shall be, Such in My heavenly kingdom shall be. 2 Into His arms with the tenderst care, Into His arms with the tenderst care, Into His arms with the tenderst care; He will receive us and shelter us there, He will receive us and shelter us there, He will receive us and shelter us there. 3 Keep us dear Saviour forever Thine own, Keep us dear Saviour forever Thine own, Keep us dear Saviour forever Thine own; Lead us in safety to heaven our home, Lead us in safety to heaven our home, Lead us in safety to heaven our home. Languages: English Tune Title: [Suffer the children to come unto Me]

Marching to the Promised Land

Author: J. H. Fillmore Hymnal: GJ1890 #24 (1890) Person Name: J. H. Fillmore First Line: We're marching to the promised land Refrain First Line: We're marching, marching Lyrics: 1 We’re marching to the promised land, A happy pilgrim band; Thro’ clouds and storms we press our way, With foes on ev’ry hand. Chorus: We’re marching, marching To the land of endless day, We’re marching, marching Up the narrow way. 2 We’re marching to the promised land, Where crowns and glories wait; The faithful soldier soon shall pass, Within the golden gate. [Chorus] 3 We’re marching to the promised land, As victors over sin; The mighty pow’r of Christ, our King, Ensures our entrance in. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [We're marching to the promised land]

Jesus Loves Me

Author: J. H. F. Hymnal: GJ1890 #35 (1890) Person Name: J. H. F. First Line: Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me Lyrics: 1 Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me: He came from His home in the skies above, To show little children His wondrous love, To show us His wondrous love, 2 Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me: He blest little children with words of pray’r And bade them to trust in the Father’s care, To trust in the Father’s care, To trust in the Father’s care. 3 Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me: His life and example He came to give, To show little children the way to live, To show us the way to live, To show us the way to live. 4 Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me: He suffered and died on the cross of shame That we might be saved thro’ His blessed name, Be saved thro’ His blessed name, Be saved thro’ His blessed name. Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me]

Little Hearts and Hands

Author: J. H. F. Hymnal: GJ1890 #45 (1890) Person Name: J. H. F. First Line: Little hearts can love the Saviour Refrain First Line: Saviour, Saviour Lyrics: 1 Little hearts can love the Saviour, Little hearts, little hearts; Little hearts can love the Saviour With affection pure. Chorus: Saviour, Saviour, Saviour bless Thy little children, Saviour, Saviour, Bless Thy little lambs. 2 Little hands can do His bidding, Little hands, little hands; Little hands can do His bidding With a tender grace. [Chorus] 3 Little feet can find the pathway, Little feet, little feet; Little feet can find the pathway, Leading up to heav’n. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Little hearts can love the Saviour]

Never Be Discouraged

Author: J. H. Fillmore Hymnal: GJ1890 #52 (1890) Person Name: J. H. Fillmore First Line: Never be discouraged, trust the Father's word Refrain First Line: Praise Him, trust the Father's word Lyrics: 1 Never be discouraged, trust the Father’s word, In the time of trial let His voice be heard; Trusting in His promise, tho’ the waiting long, He will surely bless us—praise Him with a song. Chorus: Praise Him, trust the Father’s word, Praise Him, let His voice be heard, Praise Him, tho’ the waiting long, Praise Him, praise Him with a song. 2 Never be discouraged, if along our way Disappointments meet us, tempting us to stray; Closely cling to Jesus, ask Him for His grace, In His words of comfort find a resting place. [Chorus] 3 Never be discouraged, patiently endure, God doth often test us—trails make us pure; Soon will come the reaping, then with joy we’ll sing, Praise the Lord of harvest, praise the heavenly King. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Never be discouraged, trust the Father's word]

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