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The Comforter Has Come

Author: Frank Bottome Appears in 230 hymnals First Line: O spread the tidings 'round wherever man is found Lyrics: 1 O spread the tidings ’round, wherever man is found, Wherever human hearts and human woes abound; Let every Christian tongue proclaim the joyful sound: The Comforter has come! Chorus: The Comforter has come, the Comforter has come! The Holy Ghost from Heav’n, the Father’s promise giv’n; O spread the tidings ’round, wherever man is found—- The Comforter has come! 2 The long, long night is past, the morning breaks at last, And hushed the dreadful wail and fury of the blast, As o’er the golden hills the day advances fast! The Comforter has come! (Chorus) 3 Lo, the great King of kings with healing in His wings, To every captive soul a full deliv'rance brings; And through the vacant cells the song of triumph rings; The Comforter has come! (Chorus) 4 O boundless love divine! How shall this tongue of mine To wond’ring mortals tell the matchless grace divine—- That I, a child of hell, should in His image shine! The Comforter has come! (Chorus) Scripture: John 14:16 Used With Tune: [O spread the tidings 'round wherever man is found]

Angels We Have Heard on High

Appears in 236 hymnals Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o'er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. Chorus: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo. 2 Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? Say what may the tidings be, Which inspire your heav'nly song? (Chorus) 3 Come to Bethlehem, and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King. (Chorus) 4 See within a manger laid Jesus, Lord of heav'n and earth! Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, With us sing our Savior's birth. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Advent and Birth; Christ Advent and Birth Scripture: Luke 2:14 Used With Tune: [Angels we have heard on high] Text Sources: Traditional French carol

He Is So Precious to Me

Author: Charles H. Gabriel Appears in 161 hymnals First Line: So precious is Jesus, my Savior, my King Refrain First Line: For He is so precious to me Lyrics: 1 So precious is Jesus, my Savior, my King, His praise all the day long with rapture I sing; To Him in my weakness for strength I can cling, For He is so precious to me. Chorus: For He is so precious to me, For He is so precious to me; ’Tis heaven below my Redeemer to know, For He is so precious to me. 2 He stood at my heart’s door ’mid sunshine and rain, And patiently waited an entrance to gain; What shame that so long He entreated in vain, For He is so precious to me. (Chorus) 3 I stand on the mountain of blessing at last, No cloud in the heavens a shadow to cast; His smile is upon me, the valley is past, For He is so precious to me. (Chorus) 4 I praise Him because He appointed a place Where some day, thro' faith in His wonderful grace, I know I shall see Him, shall look on His face, For He is so precious to me. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Character; Praise of Christ; Christ Character; Praise of Christ Scripture: Psalm 17:15 Used With Tune: [So precious is Jesus, my Savior, my King]

All People that on Earth Do Dwell

Author: William Kethe Appears in 721 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell, Come ye before Him and rejoice. 2 The Lord, ye know, is God indeed; Without our aid He did us make; We are His flock, He doth us feed, And for His sheep He doth us take. 3 O enter then His gates with praise; Approach with joy His courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless His Name always, For it is seemly so to do. 4 For why? the Lord our God is good, His mercy is for ever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. Amen. Topics: Adoration; Adoration Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: [All people that on earth do dwell] Text Sources: Psalm 100

When Love Shines In

Author: Carrie E. Breck Appears in 118 hymnals First Line: Jesus comes with pow'r to gladden Lyrics: 1 Jesus comes with pow’r to gladden, When love shines in, Every life that woe can sadden, When love shines in. Love will teach us how to pray, Love will drive the gloom away, Turn our darkness into day-- When love shines in. Chorus: When love shines in, When love shines in, How the heart is tuned to singing, When love shines in, When love shines in, Joy and peace to others bringing-- When love shines in! 2 How the world will grow with beauty, When love shines in, And the heart rejoice in duty, When love shines in. Trials may be sanctified, And the soul in peace abide, Life will all be glorified-- When love shines in. (Chorus) 3 Darkest sorrow will grow brighter, When love shines in, And the heaviest burden lighter, When love shines in. ’Tis the glory that will throw Light to show us where to go; O the heart shall blessing know-- When love shines in. (Chorus) 4 We may have unfading splendor, When love shines in, And a friendship true and tender, When love shines in. When earth’s vict’ries shall be won, And our life in heav’n begun, There will be no need of sun-- When love shines in. (Chorus) Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Used With Tune: [Jesus comes with pow'r to gladden]

To God Be the Glory

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 223 hymnals Refrain First Line: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord Lyrics: 1 To God be the glory, great things He hath done, So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the Lifegate that all may go in. Chorus: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thro' Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory, great things He hath done! 2 O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus forgiveness receives. (Chorus) 3 Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing thro' Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. (Chorus) Scripture: Psalm 29:2 Used With Tune: [To God be the glory]

Blest Be the Tie that Binds

Author: John Fawcett Appears in 2,273 hymnals 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 joined in heart, And hope to meet again. Amen. Topics: Fellowship of Believers; Fellowship of Believers Scripture: Galatians 3:28 Used With Tune: [Blest be the tie that binds]

The First Noel, the Angel Did Say

Appears in 399 hymnals Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Lyrics: 1 The first Noel, the angel did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Chorus: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. 2 They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. (Chorus) 3 And by the light of that same star, Three wise came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went. (Chorus) 4 This star drew nigh to the northwest; O'er Bethlehem it took its rest; And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay. (Chorus) 5 Then entered in those wise men three, Full rev'rently upon the knee, And offered there in His presence Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense. (Chorus) 6 Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heav'nly Lord; That hath made heav'n and earth of naught, And with His blood mankind hath bought. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Advent and Birth; Christ Advent and Birth Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: [The first Noel, the angel did say] Text Sources: Traditional English carol

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Author: Robert Robinson; E. Margaret Clarkson Appears in 2,202 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above; Praise His name--I'm fixed upon it-- Name of God's redeeming love. 2 Hitherto Thy love has blest me; Thou hast bro't me to this place; And I know Thy hand will bring me Safely home by Thy good grace. Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, Bought me with His precious blood. 3 O to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be! Let Thy goodness, like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to Thee: Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love; Here's my heart, O take and seal it, Seal it for Thy courts above. Amen. Topics: God Love and Mercy; God Love and Mercy Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12 Used With Tune: [Come, Thou Fount of every blessing]

Ye Must Be Born Again

Author: William T. Sleeper Appears in 186 hymnals First Line: A ruler once came to Jesus by night Refrain First Line: "Ye must be born again." Lyrics: 1 A ruler once came to Jesus by night To ask Him the way of salvation and light; The Master made answer in words true and plain, "Ye must be born again." Chorus: "Ye must be born again, Ye must be born again; I verily, verily say unto thee, Ye must be born again." 2 Ye children of men, attend to the word So solemnly uttered by Jesus the Lord; And let not this message to you be in vain, "Ye must be born again." (Chorus) 3 O ye who would enter that glorious rest, And sing with the ransomed the song of the blest; The life everlasting if ye would obtain, "Ye must be born again." (Chorus) Scripture: John 3:3 Used With Tune: [A ruler once came to Jesus by night]

Come, Thou Almighty King

Appears in 1,791 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy Name to sing, Help us to praise: Father, all glorious, O’er all victorious, Come, and reign over us, Ancient of Days. 2 Come, Thou incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword, Our prayer attend: Come, and Thy people bless, And give Thy word success; Spirit of holiness, On us descend. 3 Come, Holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear In this glad hour: Thou who almighty art, Now rule in every heart, And ne’er from us depart, Spirit of pow'r. 4 To Thee, great One in Three, The highest praises be, Hence, evermore! Thy sovereign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore. Amen. Topics: God Majesty and Power; God Trinity; Worship; God Majesty and Power; God Trinity; Worship Scripture: Psalm 29:2 Used With Tune: [Come, Thou Almighty King] Text Sources: Unknown

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Author: William Walford Appears in 1,293 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, That calls me from a world of care, And bids me at my Father's throne, Make all my wants and wishes known; In seasons of distress and grief, My soul has often found relief, And oft escaped the tempter's snare, By thy return, sweet hour of prayer. 2 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, Thy wings shall my petition bear, To him, whose truth and faithfulness Engage the waiting the soul to bless; And since He bids me seek His face, Believe His Word, and trust His grace, I'll cast on Him my every care, And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer. 3 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, May I thy consolation share, Till, from Mount Pisgah's lofty height, I view my home, and take my flight: This robe of flesh I'll drop, and rise To seize the everlasting prize; And shout, while passing through the air, Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer! Topics: Meditation; Prayer Hymns about; Meditation; Prayer Hymns about Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:27 Used With Tune: [Sweet hour of prayer]

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 1,239 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home! 2 Under the shadow of Thy throne Still may we dwell secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defense is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received its frame, From everlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night, Before the rising sun. 5 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be Thou our guard while life shall last And our eternal home! Amen. Topics: Faithfulness Of God Scripture: Genesis 1:2-10 Used With Tune: [O God, our help in ages past] Text Sources: Psalm 90

Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed?

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 2,304 hymnals First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Saviour bleed, And did my Sov'reign die? Would He devote that sacred head For sinners such as I? 2 Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide And shut his glories in, When Christ, the mighty Maker, died For man the creature's sin. 4 But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe; Here, Lord, I give myself away, 'Tis all that I can do. Amen. Topics: Christ Suffering; Cross of Christ; Devotional; Christ Suffering; Cross of Christ; Devotional Scripture: Isaiah 53:4 Used With Tune: [Alas! and did my Savior bleed]

I Will Sing the Wondrous Story

Author: Francis H. Rowley Appears in 287 hymnals Refrain First Line: Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story Lyrics: 1 I will sing the wondrous story Of the Christ who died for me, How He left His home in glory For the cross of Calvary. Chorus: Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story Of the Christ who died for me, Sing it with the saints in glory, Gathered by the crystal sea. 2 I was lost but Jesus found me, Found the sheep that went astray, Threw His loving arms around me, Drew me back into His way. (Chorus) 3 I was bruised but Jesus healed me; Faint was I from many a fall, Sight was gone, and fears possessed me, But He freed me from them all. (Chorus) 4 Days of darkness still come o’er me, Sorrow’s path I often tread, But His presence still is with me; By His hand I’m safely led. (Chorus) 5 He will keep me till the river Rolls its waters at my feet; Then He’ll bear me safely over, Where the loved ones I shall meet. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Sacrifice; Praise of Christ; Christ Sacrifice; Praise of Christ Scripture: Psalm 13:6 Used With Tune: [I will sing the wondrous story]

Did You Think to Pray?

Author: Mary Ann Kidder Appears in 135 hymnals First Line: Ere you left your room this morning Refrain First Line: Oh, how praying rests the weary! Lyrics: 1 Ere you left your room this morning, Did you think to pray? In the name of Christ our Savior, Did you sue for loving favor, As a shield today? Chorus: Oh, how praying rests the weary! Prayer will change the night to day; So in sorrow and in gladness, Don’t forget to pray. 2 When you met with great temptation, Did you think to pray? By His dying love and merit, Did you claim the Holy Spirit As your guide and stay? (Chorus) 3 When your heart was filled with anger, Did you think to pray? Did you plead for grace, my brother, That you might forgive another Who had crossed your way? (Chorus) 4 When sore trials came upon you, Did you think to pray? When your soul was bowed in sorrow, Balm of Gilead did you borrow At the gates of day? (Chorus) Topics: Admonition; Prayer Hymns about; Admonition; Prayer Hymns about Scripture: Psalm 5:3 Used With Tune: [Ere you left your room this morning]

Jesus Paid It All

Author: Elvina M. Hall Appears in 809 hymnals First Line: I hear the Savior say Lyrics: 1 I hear the Savior say, “Thy strength indeed is small, Child of weakness, watch and pray, Find in Me thine all in all.” Chorus: Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. 2 Lord, now indeed I find Thy pow’r, and Thine alone Can change the leper’s spots And melt the heart of stone. (Chorus) 3 For nothing good have I Whereby Thy grace to claim-- I’ll wash my garments white In the blood of Calv’ry’s Lamb. (Chorus) 4 And when before the throne I stand in Him complete, "Jesus died my soul to save," My lips shall still repeat. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Sacrifice; Christ Sacrifice Scripture: Isaiah 1:18 Used With Tune: [I hear the Savior say]

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane Appears in 523 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand-- The shadow of a mighty Rock Within a weary land; A home within the wilderness, A rest upon the way, From the burning of the noontide heat, And the burden of the day. 2 Upon that cross of Jesus Mine eyes at times can see The very dying form of One Who suffered there for me; And from my smitten heart with tears Two wonders I confess-- The wonders of redeeming love And my unworthiness. 3 I take, O cross, thy shadow For my abiding place; I ask no other sunshine than The sunshine of His face; Content to let the world go by, To know no gain nor loss, My sinful self my only shame, My glory all the cross. Amen. Topics: Christ Suffering; Cross of Christ; Devotional; Humilty; Christ Suffering; Cross of Christ; Devotional; Humilty Scripture: Isaiah 32:2 Used With Tune: [Beneath the cross of Jesus]

The Old Rugged Cross

Author: George Bennard Appears in 345 hymnals First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Lyrics: 1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suffering and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. Chorus: So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown. 2 O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, Has a wondrous attraction for me; For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above To bear it to dark Calvary. (Chorus) 3 In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, A wondrous beauty I see, For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. (Chorus) 4 To the old rugged cross I will ever be true; Its shame and reproach gladly bear; Then He’ll call me some day to my home far away, Where His glory forever I’ll share. (Chorus) Topics: Cross of Christ; Cross of Christ Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Used With Tune: [On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross]

There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood

Author: William Cowper Appears in 2,473 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel's veins; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains: Lose all their guilty stains, Lose all their guilty stains; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away: Wash all my sins away, Wash all my sins away; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away. 3 Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood Shall never lose its pow'r, Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved, to sin no more: Be saved, to sin no more, Be saved, to sin no more; Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved to sin no more. 4 E'er since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die: And shall be till I die, And shall be till I die; Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die. 5 When this poor lisping, stamm'ring tongue Lies silent in the grave, Then in a nobler, sweeter song I'll sing Thy pow'r to save: I'll sing Thy pow'r to save, I'll sing Thy pow'r to save; then in a nobler, sweeter song I'll sing Thy pow'r to save. Amen. Topics: Christ Blood; Christ Savior; Christ Blood; Christ Savior Scripture: Zechariah 13:1 Used With Tune: [There is a fountain filled with blood]

O Sacred Head Now Wounded

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux; James W. Alexander; Paul Gerhardt Appears in 725 hymnals First Line: O sacred Head, now wounded Lyrics: 1 O sacred Head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded With thorns, Thine only crown: O sacred Head, what glory, What bliss till now was Thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine. 2 What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered Was all for sinners’ gain; Mine, mine was the transgression, But Thine the deadly pain. Lo, here I fall, my Savior! ’Tis I deserve Thy place; Look on me with Thy favor, Vouchsafe to me Thy grace. 3 What language shall I borrow To thank Thee, dearest friend, For this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end? O make me Thine forever; And should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never Outlive my love to Thee. Amen. Topics: Adoration; Christ Sacrifice; Devotional; Humilty; Prayer Hymns of; Adoration; Christ Sacrifice; Devotional; Humilty; Prayer Hymns of Scripture: Isaiah 53:3 Used With Tune: [O sacred Head, now wounded]

Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux; Edward Caswall Appears in 1,024 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of Thee With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter far Thy face to see, And in Thy presence rest. 2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the mind recall A sweeter sound than Thy blest name, O Savior of mankind! 3 O Hope of every contrite heart, O Joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind Thou art! How good to those who seek! 4 But what to those who find? Ah! this Nor tongue nor pen can show, The love of Jesus, what it is None but His loved ones know. Amen. Topics: Adoration; Christ Character; Meditation; Prayer Hymns of; Adoration; Christ Character; Meditation; Prayer Hymns of Scripture: Psalm 51:17 Used With Tune: [Jesus, the very thought of Thee]

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John E. Bode Appears in 621 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend: I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my guide. 2 O let me feel Thee near me, The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear: My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But Jesus, draw Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. 3 O Jesus, Thou hast promised To all who follow Thee, That where Thou art in glory There shall Thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, My Master and my Friend. Amen. Topics: Prayer Hymns of; Warfare, Christian; Wedding; Prayer Hymns of; Warfare, Christian; Wedding Scripture: Luke 9:57 Used With Tune: [O Jesus, I have promised]

Amazing Grace

Author: John Newton Appears in 1,420 hymnals First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! 3 Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. 4 When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we first begun. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8 Used With Tune: [Amazing grace! how sweet the sound] Text Sources: Source unknown, st. 4

He Lifted Me

Author: Charles H. Gabriel Appears in 175 hymnals First Line: In loving kindness Jesus came Refrain First Line: From sinking sand He lifted me Lyrics: 1 In lovingkindness Jesus came My soul in mercy to reclaim, And from the depths of sin and shame Thro' grace He lifted me. Chorus: From sinking sand He lifted me, With tender hand He lifted me, From shades of night to plains of light, O praise His name, He lifted me! 2 He called me long before I heard, Before my sinful heart was stirred, But when I took Him at His word, Forgiv'n He lifted me. (Chorus) 3 His brow was pierced with many a thorn, His hands by cruel nails were torn, When from my guilt and grief, forlorn, In love He lifted me. (Chorus) 4 Now on a higher plane I dwell, And with my soul I know 'tis well; Yet how or why, I cannot tell, He should have lifted me. (Chorus) Scripture: Psalm 40:2 Used With Tune: [In loving kindness Jesus came]

He Keeps Me Singing

Author: Luther B. Bridgers Appears in 198 hymnals First Line: There's within my heart a melody Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, Jesus - sweetest name I know Lyrics: 1 There’s within my heart a melody, Jesus whispers sweet and low, "Fear not, I am with thee, peace, be still," In all of life’s ebb and flow. Chorus: Jesus, Jesus, Jesus-- Sweetest name I know, Fills my every longing, Keeps me singing as I go. 2 All my life was wrecked by sin and strife, Discord filled my heart with pain, Jesus swept across the broken strings, Stirred the slumb’ring chords again. (Chorus) 3 Feasting on the riches of His grace, Resting ’neath His sheltering wing, Always looking on His smiling face, That is why I shout and sing. (Chorus) 4 Tho' sometimes He leads through waters deep, Trials fall across the way, Tho' sometimes the path seems rough and steep, See His footprints all the way. (Chorus) 5 Soon He’s coming back to welcome me Far beyond the starry sky; I shall wing my flight to worlds unknown, I shall reign with Him on high. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Name; Christ Name Scripture: Genesis 26:24 Used With Tune: [Three's within my heart a melody]

Jesus Is Calling

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 451 hymnals First Line: Jesus is tenderly calling you home Refrain First Line: Calling today, calling today Lyrics: 1 Jesus is tenderly calling you home, Calling today, calling today, Why from the sunshine of love will you roam Farther and farther away? Chorus: Calling today, Calling today, Jesus is calling, Is tenderly calling today. 2 Jesus is calling the weary to rest, Calling today, calling today, Bring Him your burden and you shall be blest; He will not turn you away. (Chorus) 3 Jesus is waiting, O come to Him now, Waiting today, waiting today, Come with your sins, at His feet lowly bow; Come, and no longer delay. (Chorus) 4 Jesus is pleading, O list to His voice, Hear Him today, hear Him today, They who believe on His Name shall rejoice; Quickly arise and away. (Chorus) Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Used With Tune: [Jesus is tenderly calling you home]

O Jesus, Thou Art Standing

Author: William W. How Appears in 669 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, Thou art standing Outside the fast-closed door, In lowly patience waiting To pass the threshold o'er: Shame on us, Christian brothers, His Name and sign who bear, O shame, thrice shame upon us, To keep Him standing there! 2 O Jesus, Thou art knocking: And lo! that hand is scarred, And thorns Thy brow encircle, And tears Thy face have marred: O love that passeth knowledge, So patiently to wait! O sin that hath no equal, So fast to bar the gate! 3 O Jesus, Thou art pleading In accents meek and low, "I died for you, My children, And will ye treat Me so?" O Lord, with shame and sorrow We open now the door: Dear Saviour, enter, enter, And leave us nevermore! Amen. Topics: Christ Sacrifice; Prayer Hymns of; Christ Sacrifice; Prayer Hymns of Scripture: Revelation 3:20 Used With Tune: [O Jesus, Thou art standing]

Pass Me Not

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 908 hymnals First Line: Pass me not, O gentle Savior Refrain First Line: Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry! Lyrics: 1 Pass me not, O gentle Savior-- Hear my humble cry! While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Chorus: Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry! While on others Thou are calling, Do not pass me by. 2 Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief. (Chorus) 3 Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace. (Chorus) 4 Thou the spring of all my comfort, More than life to me! Whom have I on earth beside Thee? Whom in heav’n but Thee. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Savior; Prayer Hymns of; Christ Savior; Prayer Hymns of Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:22 Used With Tune: [Pass me not, O gentle Savior]

Near the Cross

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 680 hymnals First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross, There a precious fountain Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calv’ry’s mountain. Chorus: In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. 2 Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the Bright and Morning Star Sheds its beams around me. (Chorus) 3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God, Bring its scenes before me; Help me walk from day to day, With its shadows o’er me. (Chorus) 4 Near the cross I’ll watch and wait Hoping, trusting ever, Till I reach the golden strand, Just beyond the river. (Chorus) Topics: Cross of Christ; Devotional; Prayer Hymns of; Cross of Christ; Devotional; Prayer Hymns of Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Used With Tune: [Jesus, keep me near the cross]

More Like the Master

Author: Charles H. Gabriel Appears in 127 hymnals First Line: More like the Master I would ever be Refrain First Line: Take Thou my heart, I would be Thine alone Lyrics: 1 More like the Master I would ever be, More of His meekness, more humility; More zeal to labor, more courage to be true, More consecration for work He bids me do. Chorus: Take Thou my heart, I would be Thine alone; Take Thou my heart and make it all Thine own. Purge me from sin, O Lord, I now implore, Wash me and keep me Thine forevermore. 2 More like the Master is my daily prayer; More strength to carry crosses I must bear; More earnest effort to bring His kingdom in, More of His Spirit, the wanderer to win. (Chorus) 3 More like the Master I would live and grow; More of His love to others I would show; More self-denial, like His in Galilee, More like the Master I long to ever be. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Example; Christ Example Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4 Used With Tune: [More like the Master I would ever be]

Near to the Heart of God

Author: Cleland B. McAfee Appears in 139 hymnals First Line: There is a place of quiet rest Refrain First Line: O Jesus, blest Redeemer Lyrics: 1 There is a place of quiet rest, Near to the heart of God, A place where sin cannot molest, Near to the heart of God. Chorus: O Jesus, blest Redeemer Sent from the heart of God, Hold us who wait before Thee Near to the heart of God. 2 There is a place of comfort sweet, Near to the heart of God, A place where we our Savior meet, Near to the heart of God. (Chorus) 3 There is a place of full release Near to the heart of God, A place where all is joy and peace, Near to the heart of God. (Chorus) Topics: Devotional; Fellowship with God; Devotional; Fellowship with God Scripture: Psalm 34:18 Used With Tune: [There is a place of quiet rest]

We Give Thee but Thine Own

Author: William W. How Appears in 484 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We give Thee but Thine own, Whate'er the gift may be: All that we have is Thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from Thee. 2 May we Thy bounties thus As stewards true receive, And gladly as Thou blessest us, To Thee our first-fruits give. Amen. Topics: Service Music Offertory Responses; Service Music Offertory Responses Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:14 Used With Tune: [We give Thee but Thine own]

Does Jesus Care?

Author: Frank E. Graeff Appears in 153 hymnals First Line: Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Refrain First Line: O yes, He cares; I know He cares Lyrics: 1 Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Too deeply for mirth and song; As the burdens press and the cares distress, And the way grows weary and long? Chorus: O yes, He cares; I know He cares, His heart is touched with my grief; When the days are weary, the long nights dreary, I know my Savior cares. 2 Does Jesus care when my way is dark With a nameless dread and fear? As the daylight fades into deep night shades, Does He care enough to be near? (Chorus) 3 Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed To resist some temptation strong; When for my deep grief there is no relief, Though my tears flow all the night long? (Chorus) 4 Does Jesus care when I’ve said goodbye To the dearest on earth to me, And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks—- Is it aught to Him? Does He see? (Chorus) Topics: Christ Comforter; Christ Comforter Scripture: Hebrews 2:18 Used With Tune: [Does Jesus care when my heart is pained]

Draw Me Nearer

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 686 hymnals First Line: I am Thine, O Lord Refrain First Line: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord Lyrics: 1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, And it told Thy love to me; But I long to rise in the arms of faith, And be closer drawn to Thee. Chorus: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, To the cross where Thou hast died; Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, To Thy precious, bleeding side. 2 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord, By the pow’r of grace divine; Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, And my will be lost in Thine. (Chorus) 3 O, the pure delight of a single hour That before Thy throne I spend, When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend! (Chorus) 4 There are depths of love that I cannot know Till I cross the narrow sea; There are heights of joy that I may not reach Till I rest in peace with Thee. (Chorus) Topics: Meditation; Prayer Hymns of; Meditation; Prayer Hymns of Scripture: Ephesians 3:19 Used With Tune: [I am Thine, O Lord]

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

Author: John G. Whittier Appears in 502 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our foolish ways! Reclothe us in our rightful mind; In purer lives Thy service find, In deeper rev'rence, praise. 2 In simple trust like theirs who heard, Beside the Syrian Sea, The gracious calling of the Lord, Let us, like them, without a word, Rise up and follow Thee. 3 Drop Thy still dews of quietness, Till all our strivings cease; Take from our souls the strain and stress, And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of Thy peace. 4 Breathe through the heats of our desire Thy coolness and Thy balm; Let sense be dumb, let flesh retire; Speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire, O still, small voice of calm! Amen. Topics: Meditation; Prayer Hymns of; Meditation; Prayer Hymns of Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12 Used With Tune: [Dear Lord and Father of mankind]

Take My Life and Let It Be

Author: Frances R. Havergal Appears in 1,200 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Take my life and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my hands and let them move At the impulse of Thy love, At the impulse of Thy love. 2 Take my feet and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee; Take my voice and let me sing Always, only, for my King, Always, only, for my King. 3 Take my lips and let them be Filled with messages for Thee; Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold, Not a mite would I withhold. 4 Take my love, my God, I pour At Thy feet its treasure store; Take myself and I will be Ever, only, all for Thee, Ever, only, all for Thee. Topics: Prayer Hymns of; Wedding; Prayer Hymns of; Wedding Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 Used With Tune: [Take my life and let it be]

More About Jesus

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Appears in 392 hymnals First Line: More about Jesus would I know Refrain First Line: More, more about Jesus Lyrics: 1 More about Jesus would I know, More of His grace to others show; More of His saving fulness see, More of His love who died for me. Chorus: More, more about Jesus, More, more about Jesus; More of His saving fulness see, More of His love who died for me. 2 More about Jesus, let me learn, More of His holy will discern; Spirit of God, my teacher be, Showing the things of Christ to me. (Chorus) 3 More about Jesus; in His Word, Holding communion with my Lord; Hearing His voice in every line, Making each faithful saying mine. (Chorus) 4 More about Jesus on His throne, Riches in glory all His own; More of His kingdom’s sure increase; More of His coming, Prince of Peace. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Teacher; Christ Teacher Scripture: Isaiah 9:7 Used With Tune: [More about Jesus would I know]

Where He Leads Me

Author: E. W. Blandy Appears in 765 hymnals First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Lyrics: 1 I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling, “Take thy cross and follow, follow Me.” Chorus: Where He leads me I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow, I’ll go with Him, with Him all the way. 2 I’ll go with Him thro' the garden, I’ll go with Him thro' the garden, I’ll go with Him thro' the garden, I’ll go with Him, with Him all the way. (Chorus) 3 I’ll go with Him thro' the judgment, I’ll go with Him thro' the judgment, I’ll go with Him thro' the judgment, I’ll go with Him, with Him all the way. (Chorus) 4 He will give me grace and glory, He will give me grace and glory, He will give me grace and glory, And go with me, with me all the way. (Chorus) Topics: Cross of Believer; Cross of Believer Scripture: Matthew 8:19 Used With Tune: [I can hear my Savior calling]

Hiding in Thee

Author: William O. Cushing Appears in 222 hymnals First Line: O safe to the Rock that is higher than I Refrain First Line: Hiding in Thee, hiding in Thee Lyrics: 1 O safe to the Rock that is higher than I, My soul in its conflicts and sorrows would fly; So sinful, so weary, Thine, Thine would I be; Thou blest Rock of Ages, I'm hiding in Thee. Chorus: Hiding in Thee, Hiding in Thee, Thou blest Rock of Ages, I'm hiding in Thee. 2 In the calm of the noontide, in sorrow's lone hour, In times when temptation casts o'er me its pow'r, In the tempests of life, on its wide, heaving sea, Thou blest Rock of Ages, I'm hiding in Thee. (Chorus) 3 How oft in the conflict, when pressed by the foe, I have fled to my Refuge and breathed out my woe; How often, when trials like sea-billows roll, Have I hidden in Thee, O Thou Rock of my soul. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Refuge; Christ Rock; Christ Refuge; Christ Rock Scripture: Psalm 32:7 Used With Tune: [O safe to the Rock that is higher than I]

He Leadeth Me

Author: Joseph H. Gilmore Appears in 1,270 hymnals First Line: He leadeth me, O blessed thought! Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, He leadeth me Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me: O blessed thought! O words with heav'nly comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. Chorus: He leadeth me, He leadeth me! By His own hand He leadeth me! His faithful foll'wer I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me. 2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, By waters still, o'er troubled sea, Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me. (Chorus) 3 Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine, Nor ever murmur nor repine; Content, whatever lot I see, Since 'tis my God that leadeth me. (Chorus) 4 And when my task on earth is done, When by Thy grace the victory's won, E'en death's cold wave I will not flee, Since God through Jordan leadeth me. (Chorus) Scripture: Psalm 23:2 Used With Tune: [He leadeth me, O blessed thought!]

Be Still, My Soul

Author: Katharina von Schlegel; Jane L. Borthwick Appears in 178 hymnals First Line: Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side. Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave to thy God to order and provide; In every change, He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heav’nly Friend Thro' thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2 Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake To guide the future, as He has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below. 3 Be still, my soul: the hour is hast'ning on When we shall be forever with the Lord, When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored. Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Topics: Worship; Faithfulness Of God; Worship Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Used With Tune: [Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side]

Lord, I Hear Showers of Blessing

Author: Elizabeth Codner Appears in 843 hymnals First Line: Lord, I hear of show'rs of blessing Lyrics: 1 Lord, I hear of show'rs of blessing, Thou art scatt'ring full and free; Show'rs the thirsty land refreshing; Let some drops now fall on me; Even me, Even me, Let some drops now fall on me. 2 Pass me not, O gracious Father, Sinful though my heart may be; Thou mightst pass me, but the rather Let Thy mercy light on me; Even me, Even me, Let thy mercy light on me. 3 Pass me not, O tender Saviour, Let me love and cling to Thee; I am longing for Thy favor; While Thou'rt calling, O call me, Even me, Even me, While Thou'rt calling, O call me. 4 Love of God, so pure and changeless, Blood of God, so rich, so free, Grace of God, so strong and boundless, Magnify them all in me, Even me, Even me, Magnify them all in me. Amen. Topics: Meditation; Meditation Scripture: Proverbs 3:5 Used With Tune: [Lord, I hear of show'rs of blessing]

Take Time to Be Holy

Author: William D. Longstaff Appears in 306 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Take time to be holy, Speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in Him always, And feed on His Word. Make friends of God's children; Help those who are weak; Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek. 2 Take time to be holy, The world rushes on; Much time time in secret With Jesus alone; By looking to Jesus, Like Him thou shalt be; Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see. 3 Take time to be holy, Let Him be thy guide, And run not before Him, Whatever betide; In joy or in sorrow, Still follow thy Lord, And, looking to Jesus, Still trust in His Word. 4 Take time to be holy, Be calm in thy soul; Each thought and each motive Beneath His control; Thus led by His Spirit To fountains of love, Thou soon shalt be fitted For service above. Topics: Admonition; Prayer Hymns of; Admonition; Prayer Hymns of Scripture: John 15:47 Used With Tune: [Take time to be holy]

Master, the Tempest Is Raging

Author: Mary A. Baker Appears in 269 hymnals First Line: Master, the tempest is raging! Refrain First Line: The winds and the waves shall obey My will Lyrics: 1 Master, the tempest is raging! The billows are tossing high! The sky is o'ershadowed with blackness, No shelter or help is nigh; "Carest Thou not that we perish?" How canst Thou lie asleep, When each moment so madly is threat'ning A grave in the angry deep? Chorus: "The winds and the waves shall obey My will, Peace, be still! Whether the wrath of the storm tossed sea, Or demons, or men, or whatever it be, No water can swallow the ship where lies The Master of ocean and earth and skies; They all shall sweetly obey My will, Peace, be still! Peace, be still! They all shall sweetly obey My will, Peace, peace, be still!" 2 Master, with anguish of spirit I bow in my grief today; The depths of my sad heart are troubled; O waken and save, I pray! Torrents of sin and of anguish Sweep o’er my sinking soul! And I perish! I perish, dear Master; O hasten, and take control! (Chorus) 3 Master, the terror is over, The elements sweetly rest; Earth’s sun in the calm lake is mirrored, And heaven’s within my breast. Linger, O blessèd Redeemer, Leave me alone no more; And with joy I shall make the blest harbor, And rest on the blissful shore. (Chorus) Topics: Choir; Christ Refuge; Choir; Christ Refuge Scripture: Matthew 8:24 Used With Tune: [Master, the tempest is raging!]

All the Way My Savior Leads Me

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 317 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All the way my Savior leads me; What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercy, Who through life has been my guide? Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell! For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well; For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well. 2 All the way my Savior leads me; Cheers each winding path I tread; Gives me grace for every trial, Feeds me with the living bread; Though my weary steps may falter And my soul athirst may be, Gushing from the rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see, Gushing from the rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see. 3 All the way my Savior leads me; O the fullness of His love! Perfect rest to me is promised In my Father’s house above. When my spirit, clothed immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day This my song through endless ages: Jesus led me all the way; This my song through endless ages: Jesus led me all the way. Topics: Christ Guide; Christ Guide Scripture: Psalm 32:8 Used With Tune: [All the Way My Savior Leads Me]

Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

Author: Edward Hopper Appears in 1,178 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Saviour, pilot me, Over life's tempestuous sea; Treach'rous waves before me roll, Hiding rock and treacherous shoal; Chart and compass came from thee: Jesus, Saviour, pilot me. 2 As a mother stills her child, Thou canst hush the ocean wild; Boisterous waves obey thy will When thou say'st to them, "Be still!" Wondrous Sov'reign of the sea, Jesus, Saviour, pilot me. 3 When at last I near the shore, And the fearful breakers roar 'Twixt me and the peaceful rest, Then, while leaning on Thy breast, May I hear Thee say to me, "Fear not, I will pilot thee." Topics: Christ Guide; Christ Refuge; Prayer Hymns of; Christ Guide; Christ Refuge; Prayer Hymns of Scripture: Isaiah 43:2 Used With Tune: [Jesus, Savior, pilot me]

God Will Take Care of You

Author: Civilla D. Martin Appears in 391 hymnals First Line: Be not dismayed whate'er betide Lyrics: 1 Be not dismayed whate’er betide, God will take care of you; Beneath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you. Chorus: God will take care of you, Through every day, o’er all the way; He will take care of you, God will take care of you. 2 Through days of toil when heart doth fail, God will take care of you; When dangers fierce your path assail, God will take care of you. (Chorus) 3 All you may need He will provide, God will take care of you; Nothing you ask will be denied, God will take care of you. (Chorus) 4 No matter what may be the test, God will take care of you; Lean, weary one, upon His breast, God will take care of you. (Chorus) Scripture: Matthew 6:32-33 Used With Tune: [Be not dismayed whate'er betide]

Heavenly Sunlight

Author: Henry J. Zelley Appears in 197 hymnals First Line: Walking in sunlight all of my journey Refrain First Line: Heavenly sunlight, heavenly sunlight Lyrics: 1 Walking in sunlight all of my journey, Over the mountains, through the deep vale; Jesus has said, "I’ll never forsake thee," Promise divine that never can fail. Chorus: Heavenly sunlight, heavenly sunlight, Flooding my soul with glory divine; Hallelujah! I am rejoicing, Singing His praises, Jesus is mine! 2 Shadows around me, shadows above me Never conceal my Savior and Guide; He is the Light, in Him is no darkness; Ever I’m walking close to His side. (Chorus) 3 In the bright sunlight, ever rejoicing, Pressing my way to mansions above; Singing His praises gladly I’m walking, Walking in sunlight, sunlight of love. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Light; Christ Light Scripture: John 8:12 Used With Tune: [Walking in sunlight all of my journey]

Anywhere with Jesus

Author: Jessie B. Pounds; Helen C. Dixon Appears in 228 hymnals First Line: Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go Refrain First Line: Anywhere! anywhere! Fear I cannot know Lyrics: 1 Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go; Anywhere He leads me in this world below; Anywhere without Him dearest joys would fade; Anywhere with Jesus I am not afraid. Chorus: Anywhere! anywhere! Fear I cannot know; Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go. 2 Anywhere with Jesus I am not alone; Other friends may fail me, He is still my own; Though His hand may lead me over dreary ways, Anywhere with Jesus is a house of praise. (Chorus) 3 Anywhere with Jesus over land and sea, Telling souls in darkness of salvation free; Ready as He summons me to go or stay, Anywhere with Jesus when He points the way. (Chorus) Scripture: Matthew 28:20 Used With Tune: [Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go]

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