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The Sweetest Chapter

Hymnal: PoP1893 #46 (1893) Person Name: C. D. Amstutz First Line: The best and sweetest chapter Refrain First Line: For Jesus loved the children Lyrics: 1 The best and sweetest chapter That ever I have read, Reminds me how the Savior Laid on the children’s head His holy hands in blessing; And let them come, says he, Because of such dear children, Shall heaven’s kingdom be. Refrain: For Jesus loved the children, When he was here below; He loved them, and he blessed them, And he called them long ago. 2 Whene’er I read that story, And think of Jesus Christ, Whose blood for all our errors And all our sins sufficed, My heart is full of gladness, Because I know that he Still loves the little children, And so he loveth me. [Refrain] 3 Dear Jesus, may I ever Be kept a child of thine, And walking in thy footsteps, At last make heaven mine; And may that blessed story Be ever dear to me, That tells us how you love us, And bade us come to thee. [Refrain] Scripture: John 3:16 Tune Title: [The best and sweetest chapter]

Temple of Song

Hymnal: PoP1893 #60 (1893) Person Name: C. D. Amstutz First Line: Come to the land where the seraphim shine Refrain First Line: Come to the temple of song and of praise Lyrics: 1 Come to the land where the seraphim shine, Come to the city of splendor divine, Come to the country by cherubim trod, Come to the palace and kingdom of God. Refrain: Come to the temple of song and of praise, Join in the anthem they joyfully raise, Shout the glad triumph, eternally sing, Honor and glory to Jesus, the King. 2 There is the throne of the mighty I am, There is the glory of God and the Lamb, There are the saints in their garments of white Decked with their crowns and their raiment so bright. [Refrain] 3 There are the prophets, apostles and all, Saved from their sins and the guilt of the fall, Ransomed, redeemed by the victim that died, Jesus the spotless, the Lamb crucified. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 32:7 Tune Title: [Come to the land where the seraphim shine]

Praise Ye the Lord

Hymnal: PoP1893 #111 (1893) Person Name: C. D. Amstutz First Line: Swell the anthem, raise the song Refrain First Line: Praise ye the Lord, praise ye the Lord Lyrics: 1 Swell the anthem, raise the song; Praises to our God belong. Saints and angels join to sing Praises to the heav’nly King. Refrain: Praise ye the Lord, praise ye the Lord, Let all the people sing; Praise ye the Lord, praise ye the Lord, Glory to God our King. 2 Blessings from His lib’ral hand Flow around this happy land. Kept by Him, no foes annoy; Peace and freedom we enjoy. [Refrain] 3 Here, beneath a peaceful sway, May we cheerfully obey, Never feel oppression’s rod, Ever own and worship God. [Refrain] 4 Hark! the voice of nature sings Praises to the King of kings. Let us join the choral song And the grateful notes prolong. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 9:1 Tune Title: [Swell the anthem, raise the song]

Take Jesus and Live

Hymnal: PoP1893 #168 (1893) Person Name: C. D. Amstutz Lyrics: 1 Take Jesus and live, Is the burden of song That came from the heart, As we journey along, Thro’ the dark vale of woe To the city above, Where the living may dwell In the haven of love. Refrain: Take Jesus and live, Take Jesus and live, Is the burden of song, As we journey along; Take Jesus and live, Take Jesus and live, Is the burden of song, As we journey along. 2 Take Jesus and live, When thro’ shadows and gloom We safely passed thro’, Leading down to the tomb. For his arm will uphold All the weary, oppressed, Till they enter in peace To the mansions of rest. [Refrain] 3 Take Jesus and live, With the beaming of light, When darkness shall flee, And the morn cometh bright. When all earth’s woes are o’er, And the sin-curse is past; And we dwell with the pure In life’s city at last. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 45:22 Tune Title: [Take Jesus and live]

Nearer to Thee

Author: Rosa E. Angel Hymnal: PoP1893 #122 (1893) Person Name: Rosa E. Angel First Line: “Nearer to Thee,” Lord, so oft have I wandered Refrain First Line: “Nearer to thee.” Lyrics: 1 “Nearer to Thee,” Lord, so oft have I wandered, Weary and heart-sore I come unto thee; Long have I waited and love have I pondered, Still would I pray to be “Nearer to thee.” Refrain: “Nearer to thee.” “Nearer to thee,” Oh, how I long to be “Nearer to thee.” 2 “Nearer to Thee,” Lord, thy lost one is crying, Far from thy love and far from thy fold; Keep me from danger and save me in dying, Oh, in thy book may my name be enrolled. [Refrain] 3 “Nearer to Thee,” at thy footstool I’m kneeling, Heed then my weeping grant thou my pray’r; Sweet in my soul, in thy presence revealing, Beauty and lovliness, made by thee there. [Refrain] 4 “Nearer to Thee,” Lord, the darkness falls round me; Sinful and tempted I trust in thy love; Light of my soul, my Shepherd, who found me, Keep and protect me till safe home above. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 51:17 Tune Title: [“Nearer to Thee,” Lord, so oft have I wandered]

Such a Friend

Author: Anon. Hymnal: PoP1893 #51 (1893) Person Name: Anon. First Line: I’ve found a Friend, oh, such a friend Scripture: Proverbs 18:24 Tune Title: [I’ve found a Friend, O such a friend]

Beautiful Land

Author: Anon. Hymnal: PoP1893 #52 (1893) Person Name: Anon. First Line: There’s a beautiful land far beyond the sky Refrain First Line: In that beautiful land, beautiful land Lyrics: 1 There’s a beautiful land far beyond the sky, And Jesus my Savior is there; He has gone to prepare me a home on high; Oh! how sweet it will be to be there. Refrain: In that beautiful land, beautiful land, Where the angels, bright angels stand, Shall we meet, Shall we meet, And dwell with the bright, happy band? 2 I have friends who have gone to that land on high, They are free from sorrow and care, And I hope I shall meet them above the sky; Oh! I long, I long to be there. [Refrain] 3 Shall we meet in that beautiful land on high, And be with the ransomed so fair, Where the waters of life sweetly murmur by? Oh! how sweet it will be to be there. [Refrain] Scripture: John 14:2 Tune Title: [There’s a beautiful land far beyond the sky]

Not Far From the Kingdom

Author: Asa A. Armen Hymnal: PoP1893 #48 (1893) Person Name: Asa A. Armen First Line: Not far, not far from the kingdom Refrain First Line: Not far, not far from the kingdom Lyrics: 1 Not far, not far from the kingdom, Yet in the shadow of sin, Lo! many coming and going, But few are entering in. Not far, not far from the gateway, Why art thou standing in wait? And fearing boldly to enter, Though it may soon be too late. Refrain: Not far, not far from the kingdom, Then why not enter today? So near, yes, “almost persuaded,” Oh, come, come while you may. 2 You hear the strains of sweet music, That floats so sweetly along; You know the song they are singing, Yet joining not in the song. You catch a glimpse of the beauty, You share a part of the light; Yet weary, lonely, you’re waiting Out in the desolate night. [Refrain] 3 Out in the darkness and danger, Out in the storm and the cold; Yet Jesus waits to receive you, And bring you into his fold. Not far, not far from the kingdom, Why not in Jesus repose? ’Twill soon be late and forever, The door of mercy shall close. [Refrain] Scripture: James 2:5 Tune Title: [Not far, not far from the kingdom]

Lead Me, O My Savior, Lead Me

Author: Asa A. Armen Hymnal: PoP1893 #64 (1893) Person Name: Asa A. Armen Lyrics: 1 Lead me, O my Savior, lead me, Into paths of truth and right; Lead me out of sin and bondage, Out of darkness into light. Refrain: Lead me, O my Savior, lead me, Till I reach the land of rest, There to sing thy praise forever, There to dwell among the blest. 2 Lead me, O my Savior, lead me, Ev’ry day and ev’ry hour; Let me have thy presence ever, Save me by thy mighty pow’r. [Refrain] 3 Lead me, O my Savior, lead me, Though I’m weak and naught but dust; Take my heart and my affections, None but thee I dare but trust. [Refrain] 4 Lead me, O my Savior, lead me, At thy feet my all I cast; Grant that I may be found worthy To receive a crown at last. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 31:3 Tune Title: [Lead me, O my Savior, lead me]

O Savior, Precious Savior

Hymnal: PoP1893 #140 (1893) Person Name: A. F. Atkin First Line: Oh, Savior, precious Savior Refrain First Line: We worship Thee Lyrics: 1 Oh, Savior, precious Savior, Whom yet unseen we love! Oh, Name of might and favor, All other names above! We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee above we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our holy Lord and King. Refrain: We worship Thee, We worship Thee, We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our Savior and our King. 2 Oh Bringer of salvation, Who wondrously hast wrought, Thyself the Revelation Of love beyond our thought; We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee above we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our gracious Lord and King. [Refrain] 3 In Thee all fullness dwelleth, All grace and power divine; The glory that excelleth, O Son of God, is Thine; We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee above we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our glorious Lord and King. [Refrain] 4 Oh, grant the consummation Of this our song above, In endless adoration, And everlasting love! Then shall we praise and bless Thee When perfect praises sing, And evermore confess Thee Our Savior and our King. [Refrain] Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:3 Tune Title: [Oh, Savior, precious Savior]