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A Debtor to Mercy Alone

Author: A. M. Toplady Appears in 101 hymnals Used With Tune: [A debtor to mercy alone]

Away with our sorrow and fear!

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 143 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Away with our sorrow and fear! We soon shall recover our home; The city of saints shall appear, The day of eternity come. From earth we shall quickly remove, And mount to our promised abode, The house of our Father above, The palace of angels and God. 2 By faith we already behold That lovely Jerusalem here; Her walls are of jasper and gold, As crystal her buildings are clear. Immovably founded in grace, She stands as she ever has stood; And soon, at the end of our race, We'll rest in that city of God. Topics: Waiting for Christ Closing Work Used With Tune: CONTRAST

To Be There

Author: Elizabeth Mills Appears in 368 hymnals First Line: We speak of the realms of the blest Lyrics: 1. We speak of the realms of the blest, That country so bright and so fair, And oft are its glories confess'd, But what must it be to be there! We speak of its streets of pure gold, Its walls deck'd with jewels so rare, Its wonders and pleasures untold, But what must it be to be there! 2. We speak of its freedom from sin, From sorrow, temptation and care, From trials without and within, But what must it be to be there! We speak of its service of love, And robes which the glorified wear, The church of the firstborn above, But what must it be to be there! 3. Do Thee, midst temptation and woe, For heaven my spirit prepare, And shortly I also shall know And feel what it is to be there; Then o'er the bright fields we shall roam, In glory celestial and fair, With saints and with angels at home, And Jesus himself will be there. Topics: The Home Eternal Nearing Home Used With Tune: CONTRAST

What now is my object and aim?

Appears in 68 hymnals Used With Tune: DE FLEURY

Encompassed By Clouds Of Distress

Author: Augustus M. Toplady Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 114 hymnals First Line: Encompassed with clouds of distress Lyrics: 1 Encompassed with clouds of distress, Just ready all hope to resign, I pant for the light of Thy face, And fear it will never be mine; Disheartened with waiting so long, I sink at Thy feet with my load; All plaintive I pour out my song, And stretch forth my hands unto God. 2 Shine, Lord, and my terror shall cease; The blood of atonement apply; And lead me to Jesus for peace, The Rock that is higher than I; Speak, Savior, for sweet is Thy voice, Thy presence is fair to behold; Attend to my sorrows and cries, My groanings that cannot be told. 3 If sometimes I strive as I mourn, My hold of Thy promise to keep, The billows more fiercely return, And plunge me again in the deep; Harassed and cast out from Thy sight, The tempter suggests with a roar, "The Lord has forsaken thee quite; Thy God will be gracious no more." 4 Yet, Lord, if Thy love hath designed No covenant blessing for me, Ah, tell me, how is it I find Some pleasure in waiting for Thee? Almighty to rescue Thou art; Thy grace is my only resource: If e’er Thou art Lord of my heart, Thy Spirit must take it by force. Used With Tune: GREEN FIELDS Text Sources: Gospel Magazine, February 1772