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The Christian Race
Author: Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,052 hymnals First Line: Awake my soul, stretch every nerve Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve,
And press with vigor on:
An heavenly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.
2 'Tis God's all-animating voice,
Which calls thee from on high:
'Tis his own hand presents the prize
To thine aspiring eye.
3 A cloud of witnesses around,
Hold thee in full survey;
Forget the steps already trod,
And onward urge thy way.
4 Bless'd Saviour, introduc'd by thee,
Have we our race begun;
And, crown'd with victory, at thy feet
We lay our laurels down.
Topics: The Christian Life
The Christian Race
Lord's Day Morning
Appears in 107 hymnals First Line: Awake our drowsy souls Lyrics: 1 Awake, our drowsy souls,
Shake off each slothful band,
The wonders of this day
Our noblest songs demand:
Auspicious morn! thy blissful rays,
Bright seraphs hail in song of praise.
2 At thy approaching dawn,
Reluctant death resign'd
The glorious prince of life,
In dark domains confin'd:
Th' angelic host around him bends,
And, 'midst their shouts, the God ascends.
3 All hail, triumphant Lord,
Heaven with hosannas rings;
While earth, in humbler strains,
Thy praise responsive sings:
Worthy art thou, who once was slain,
Through endless years to live and reign.
4 Gird on, great God, thy sword,
Ascend thy conquering carr,
While justice, truth and love
Maintain the glorious war:
Victorious thou, thy foes shalt tread,
And sin and hell in triumph lead.
5 Make bare thy potent arm,
And wing th' unerring dart,
With salutary pangs,
To each rebellious heart:
Then dying souls for life shall sue,
Numerous as drops of morning dew.
Topics: Lord's Day
Lord's Day Morning
Christ's Intercession
Author: Toplady Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 44 hymnals First Line: Awake, sweet gratitude, and sing Lyrics: 1 Awake, sweet gratitude, and sing
Th' ascended Saviour's love;
Sing how he lives to carry on
His people's cause above.
2 With cries and tears he offer'd up
His humble suit below;
But with authority he asks
Enthron'd in glory now.
3 For all that come to God by him,
Salvation he demands;
Points to their names upon his breast,
And spreads his wounded hands.
4 His sweet atoning sacrifice,
Gives sanction to his claim:
"Father, I will that all my saints,
"Be with me where I am:
5 "By their salvation, recommence
"The sorrows I endur'd;
"Just to the merits of thy Son,
"And faithful to thy word."
6 Eternal life, at his request,
To every saint is given:
Safety on earth, and, after death,
The plenitude of Heaven. Topics: Son Scripture: John 17:24
Christ's Intercession
Address to Backsliders
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 41 hymnals First Line: Backsliders, who your misery feel Lyrics: 1 Backsliders, who your misery feel,
Attend your Saviour's call;
Return, he'll your backslidings heal;
O crown him Lord of all/
2 Though crimson sin increase your guilt,
And painful is your thrall;
For broken hearts his blood was spilt;
O crown him Lord of all.
3 Take with you words, approach his throne,
And low before him fall;
He understands the spirit's groan;
O crown him Lord of all.
4 Whoever comes he'll not cast out,
Altho' your faith be small;
His faithfulness you cannot doubt;
O crown him Lord of all. Topics: The Christian Life
Address to Backsliders
Looking unto Jesus
Author: Medley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Behold a sinner, gracious Lord Lyrics: 1 Behold a sinner, gracious Lord,
Whose soul encourag'd by thy word,
At mercy's footstool would remain,
And there would look, and look again.
2 How oft deceiv'd by self and pride,
Has my vile heart been turn'd aside;
And Jonah like has fled from thee,
Till thou hast look'd again on me.
3 Ah bring a wretched wanderer home,
And to thy footstool let me come,
And tell thee all my grief and pain,
And wait and look, and look again.
4 Take courage then, my trembling soul,
One look from christ will make thee whole
Trust thou in him, 'tis not in vain,
But wait and look, and look again.
5 Look to the Lord, his word, his throne:
Look to his grace, and not your own:
There wait and look, and look again;
You shall not wait, nor look in vain.
6 Ere long that happy day will come,
When I shall reach my blissful home;
And when to glory I attain,
O then I'll look, and look again.
Topics: The Christian Life
Looking unto Jesus
The Throne of Grace
Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 306 hymnals First Line: Behold the throne of grace Lyrics: 1 Behold the throne of grace!
The promise calls me near;
There Jesus shews his smiling face,
And waits to answer pray'r.
2 That rich atoning blood
Which, sprinkled round I see,
Provides for those who come to GOD,
An all-prevailing plea.
3 My soul, ask what thou wilt,
Thou canst not be too bold;
Since his own blood for thee he spilt,
What else can he withhold?
4 Thine image, Lord, bestow,
Thy presence and thy love;
I ask to serve thee here below,
And reign with thee above.
5 Teach me to live by faith,
Conform my will to thine;
Let me victorious be in death,
And then in glory shine. Topics: The Christian Life
The Throne of Grace
Love to the Brethren
Author: Fawcett Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,271 hymnals First Line: Blest be the tie that binds Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.
2 Before our Father's throne
We 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 flows
The sympathizing tear.
4 When we asunder part,
It gives us inward pain;
But we shall still be join'd in heart,
And hope to meet again.
5 This glorious hope revives
Our courage by the way;
While each in expectation lives,
And longs to see the day.
6 From sorrow, toil, and pain,
And sin, we shall be free;
And perfect love and friendship reign
Thro' all eternity. Topics: Graces
Love to the Brethren
Pleading the Spirit's aid
Author: Hart Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Blest Spir't of truth, eternal God Lyrics: 1 Blest Spir't of truth, eternal God,
Thou meek and lowly Dove,
Who fill’st the soul, thro' Jesu''s blood,
With faith, and hope, and love:
2 Who comfortest the heavy heart,
By sin and sorrow prest;
Who to the dead can'st life impart,
And to the weary, rest.
3 Thy sweet communion charms the soul,
And gives true peace and joy,
Which satan’s pow'r cannot controul,
Nor all his wiles destroy.
4 Come from the blissful realms above;
Our longing breasts inspire
With thy soft flames of heav'nly love,
And fan the sacred fire.
5 The Father sent the Son to die;
The willing Son obey'd;
The witness thou, to ratify
The purchase Christ has made. Topics: Holy Spirit
Pleading the Spirit's aid
The Jubilee
Author: Toplady Appears in 948 hymnals First Line: Blow ye the trumpet, blow Lyrics: 1 Blow ye the trumpet, blow
The gladly solemn sound!
Let all the nations know
To earth's remotest bound,
The year of jubilee is come;
Return ye ransom'd sinners, home.
2 Exalt the Lamb of God.
The sin atoning Lamb;
Redemption by his blood,
Thro' all the lands proclaim:
The year of jubilee is come;
Return ye ransom'd sinners, home.
3 Ye, who have sold for nought
Your heritage above,
Shall have it back, unbought,
The gift of Jesu's love:
The year of jubilee is come;
Return ye ransom'd sinners, home.
4 The gospel trumpet hear,
The news of pardoning grace;
Ye happy souls draw near,
Behold your Saviour's face:
The year of jubilee is come;
Return ye ransom'd sinners, home.
5 Jesus, our great High Priest,
Hath full atonement made;
Ye weary spirits rest,
Ye mournful souls be glad!
The year of jubilee is come;
Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home.
Topics: Redemption
The Jubilee
Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 602 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove,
With light and comfort from above;
Be thou our guardian, thou our guide
O'er every thought and step preside.
2 Conduct us safe, conduct us far
From every sin and hurtful snare;
Lead to thy word that rules must give
And teach us lessons how to live.
3 The light of truth to us display,
And make us know and choose thy way;
Plant holy fear in every heart,
That we from God may ne'er depart.
4 Lead us to holiness, the road,
That we must take to dwell with God;
Lead us to Christ, the living way,
Nor let us from his pastures stray.
Topics: Holy Spirit
Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
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