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That Beautiful Dream

Author: W. E. P. Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #24 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: 'Twas night and all around was still Refrain First Line: O that beautiful, beautiful dream! Lyrics: 1 ‘Twas night and all around was still; I lay upon my bed; I dreamed death’s portals I had past And was among the dead; I heard the trump of God resound The dead in Christ to raise; I saw the saints prepared to shout Our blest Redeemer’s praise. Refrain: O that beautiful, beautiful dream! O that beautiful, beautiful dream! Dear Lord, shall it be, all my loved ones I’ll see As they were in that beautiful dream? 2 The sweetest voice fell on mine ear, It thrilled mine inmost soul: “Arise, my love, and come away Unto thy promised goal.” I looked, I saw, I cannot tell, There’s nothing will compare; I saw my Saviour glorified, And loved ones gathered there. [Refrain] 3 I dreamed I saw the jasper walls And streets of purest gold, And all the saints of God were there Those beauties to behold. I heard the welcome plaudit giv’n, “Come, all ye blessed, come; Rejoice, rejoice for evermore, In this thy heavenly home.” [Refrain] Topics: Heavenly Vision Languages: English Tune Title: ['Twas night and all around was still]

There is an Hour of Peaceful Rest

Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #25 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School Lyrics: 1 There is an hour of peaceful rest To weary wand’rers given; There is a joy for souls distressed, A balm for every wounded breast; ‘Tis found alone in heaven. 2 There is a home for weary souls By sin and sorrows driven, Where tossed on life’s tempestuous shoals, Where storms arise and ocean rolls, And all is drear but heaven. 3 There faith lifts up the tearless eye, The heart with anguish riven; It views the tempest passing by, Seen ev’ning shadows quickly fly, And all serene in heaven. Topics: Rest and Peace Languages: English Tune Title: LANESBORO

Nothing but Leaves

Author: Anon. Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #26 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Nothing but leaves! The spirit grieves Topics: Christian Life and Experience Languages: English Tune Title: [Nothing but leaves! The spirit grieves]

Who is Ready?

Author: Annie Cummings Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #27 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Waiting is the golden harvest Refrain First Line: Who is willing? who is ready? Lyrics: 1 Waiting is the golden harvest, Waiting is the golden grain, While the Master calls for reapers From the hillside and the plain. Refrain: Who is willing? who is ready? Who will go and work today? See the golden harvest waiting! Who will bear the sheaves away? 2 Truly is the harvest plenteous, But the laborers are few; Pray ye that the Lord of harvest Send forth workmen tried and true. [Refrain] 3 Will the Master hold us guiltless, If the work be left undone? If for lack of labor, perish Precious souls we might have won? [Refrain] 4 Haste, O hasten, Christian workers! Swiftly speed the hours away; Hearken to the Master’s warning, Work ye while ‘tis called today. [Refrain] Topics: Harvest Time Languages: English Tune Title: [Waiting is the golden harvest]

I am Hiding ‘Neath the Shadow

Author: Anon. Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #28 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: In the secret of His presence Refrain First Line: I am hiding 'neath the shadow Lyrics: 1 In the secret of His presence How my soul delights to hide! Oh, how precious are the lessons Which I learn at Jesus’ side! Earthly cares can never fret me, Neither trials lay me low; For when Satan comes to tempt me, To this “secret place” I go. Refrain: I am hiding ‘neath the shadow Of His strong and shelt’ring wing; Earthly cares can never fret me, Neither trials lay me low, For when Satan comes to tempt me, To this “secret place” I go. 2 When my soul is faint and thirsty, ’neath the shadow of His wing There is cool and pleasant shelter, And a fresh and crystal spring; And my Saviour rests beside me, As we hold communion sweet. If I tried, I could not utter What He says when thus we meet. [Refrain] 3 When the years of life are pressing, ‘Neath that shelter find me room; There is ample shade, refreshing All the weary who shall come. Blessed Saviour, there provide me Where my burden I may hide; Grant me peace, and rest and shelter For the coming eventide. [Refrain] Topics: Refuge and Deliverance Languages: English Tune Title: [In the secret of His presence]

Consider the Lilies

Author: Laura E. Newell Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #30 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Consider the lilies; they toil not Refrain First Line: Behold the beautiful lilies Lyrics: 1 Consider the lilies; they toil not, They toil not, nor yet do they spin; And still with a royal apparel, They all their existence begin. Refrain: Behold the beautiful lilies; They toil not, nor yet do they spin; Yet Solomon, in all his glory, Was not arrayed like these. 2 Fair lilies by Him thus created, With beauty so wondrous to see; A marvel of purity, yielding An incense of sweetness so free. [Refrain] 3 Oh, how can we doubt our Redeemer? Oh, how can our faith be so small? We know that He cares for the lilies, And notes if a sparrow should fall. [Refrain] 4 Oh, with our whole hearts let us trust Him! Dear Saviour, we pray Thee renew The faith of Thy children, and strengthen Our souls for a service more true. [Refrain] Topics: Guardian Care Languages: English Tune Title: [Consider the lilies; they toil not]

The Call for Reapers

Author: J. O. Thompson Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #31 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Far and near the fields are teeming Refrain First Line: Lord of harvest, send forth reapers Topics: Gospel Call and Invitations; Harvest Time Languages: English Tune Title: [Far and near the fields are teeming]

We are Singing

Author: Chas. H. Gabriel Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #32 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: We are singing, praises bringing Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! hallelujah! Lyrics: 1 We are singing, praises bringing, To our Saviour today, For His kindness in our blindness, Leading safely alway. Refrain: Hallelujah! hallelujah! We are marching along; Christ and glory, wondrous story, Is the theme of our song. 2 He hath led us, kindly fed us With sweet manna divine, Gently chiding, ere abiding On our pathway to shine. [Refrain] 3 Care and trials, self-denials, Meet we day after day; But so sweetly and completely Jesus drives them away. [Refrain] 4 Brother, love Him, come and prove Him, Your Redeemer and King; He’ll receive you and relieve you; Hallelujah then sing. [Refrain] Topics: Praise Languages: English Tune Title: [We are singing, praises bringing]

Resting in Jesus

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #33 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Soon shall I rest in Jesus Topics: Rest and Peace; Trust and Confidence Languages: English Tune Title: [Soon shall I rest in Jesus]

Harvest

Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #34 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Lo! the dawn is rising Refrain First Line: See, the ripened fields are teeming Lyrics: 1 Lo! the dawn is rising O’er the eastern hills, And the wild-bird singing, Every heart enthrills. Refrain: See, the ripened fields are teeming; Hear the reaper’s glad refrain; Ringing loud and clear the music, Waking echoes o’er the plain. 2 Melodies they’re chanting As the brightness glows; Fair the flow’rs are blooming, Sweetest fragrance flows. [Refrain] 3 Brilliant is the beauty Of the joyous morn; Reapers hail the gleaming Of the golden corn. [Refrain] Topics: Harvest Time Languages: English Tune Title: [Lo! the dawn is rising]