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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]

The Penitent

Author: Rev. A. J. Baird Hymnal: PoP1893 #34 (1893) Person Name: Rev. A. J. Baird First Line: Poor and helpless, Lord, I come Scripture: Hebrews 4:26 Tune Title: [Poor and helpless, Lord, I come]

Christian Soldiers

Author: S. B. Gould Hymnal: PoP1893 #87 (1893) Person Name: S. B. Gould First Line: Onward, Christian soldier Refrain First Line: Onward, onward, onward Scripture: Ephesians 6:13 Tune Title: [Onward, Christian soldier]

Abide With Me

Author: Adaline H. Beery Hymnal: PoP1893 #16 (1893) Person Name: Adaline H. Beery First Line: Abide with me, my Savior dear Refrain First Line: O Master, blessed, good and true Lyrics: 1 Abide with me, my Savior dear, And soothe this troubled heart, It makes me glad to have thee near, And feel how kind thou art. Refrain: O Master, blessed, good and true, Let me thy beauty, beauty see, Thy precious words are ever new, Dear Christ, abide with me. 2 I could not keep the narrow way, If I could walk alone; Oh, guide my feet through all the day, My hand hold in thy own. [Refrain] 3 This world would be a dreary place, And life a burden long, Without thy sweet and tender grace, Which fills our souls with song. [Refrain] Scripture: John 14:16 Tune Title: [Abide with me, my Savior dear]

Sowing Time

Author: Adaline H. Beery Hymnal: PoP1893 #33 (1893) Person Name: Adaline H. Beery First Line: See, the morn is brighting Refrain First Line: ’Tis the time for sowing Lyrics: 1 See, the morn is brighting In the eastern sky; Up! for work make ready, Lie not idly by; Hasten to the grain fields With your precious seed; Many willing workmen Yet the Lord will need. Refrain: ’Tis the time for sowing Seeds of precious worth, Scatter them like sunshine, Over all the earth. ’Tis the time for sowing Seeds of precious worth, Scatter them like sunshine, Over all the earth. 2 Sow the seeds of kindness In your neighbor’s heart, You will soon with gladness See the plantlets start; If the soil is stony, Never fear to sow; Some rift may be open Where the stalk may grow. [Refrain] 3 Sow along the highway, Strangers may be there; You may make them better By the gift of pray’r; Sow beneath the mountain, While your strength is giv’n; Sow till life is ended, You will reap in heav’n. [Refrain] Scripture: John 12:24 Tune Title: [See, the morn is brighting]

Give, It Will Help Them

Hymnal: PoP1893 #101 (1893) Person Name: H. C. Blosser First Line: Far from our dear native land so fair Refrain First Line: Give of your means, it will help them to come Lyrics: 1 Far from our dear native land so fair, Dwell the poor heathen in sin, No one to teach them the way of life– Of Jesus, the Savior of men; Must they then perish for want of the light, For want of someone who doth know Salvation’s story so full and so free? Oh, help them, let somebody go. Give of your means, it will help them to come, Give, tho’ the gift in sight may be small; God will add to it his blessing so great, And save them and bless us all. 2 Here in the dear native land we love, Here where the gospel is known; Many have never the story heard, How Jesus has made them his own; Shall they in ignorance pass away, While we who would claim Jesus’ love Slumber and dream we’ve secured the rest That waits in the heaven above? Give of your time, it will help them to come, Give, tho’ the gift in sight may be small; God will add to it his blessing so great, And save them and bless us all. 3 Nearer at home may be friends we love, Often have heard this dear call– Heard of his infinite love to them, Yet hardened their hearts to it all; Must we despair of their souls being saved? Oh, then, have we tried all in vain? Can we do nothing to lead up their thoughts To Jesus and heaven again? Give of your pray’rs, it will help them to come, Give, tho’ the gift in sight may be small; God will add to it his blessing so great, And save them and bless us all. Scripture: Matthew 10:8 Tune Title: [Far from our dear native land so fair]

Homeless, Friendless, Helpless

Hymnal: PoP1893 #119 (1893) Person Name: H. C. Blosser First Line: Homeless I wander from place unto place Refrain First Line: Yes, there’s a home, a beautiful home above Lyrics: 1 Homeless I wander from place unto place, Nowhere to rest and nowhere to sleep; No place of shelter to hide from the storm, So, too, in the tempest must stand here and weep. Will no one hear me or can no one see? Is there no home anywhere for me? Will no one hear me or can no one see? Is there no home anywhere for me? Refrain: Yes, there’s a home, a beautiful home above, A building of God, a home not made with hands; Where all the weary find the sweetest rest, When with the Savior they shall stand. 2 Friendless and lonely I pass all my days, No one the cheer and no one to care; No one to pity when evils annoy, So lonely to perish, to yield in despair. Will no one hear me or can no one see? Is there no friend anywhere for me? Will no one hear me or can no one see? Is there no friend anywhere for me? [Refrain] 3 Helpless and weary I strive with the foe, No one to strengthen, no one to shield; No one to rescue from those who destroy, So helpless, I’m falt’ring, I can not but yield. Will no one hear me or can no one see? Is there no help anywhere for me? Will no one hear me or can no one see? Is there no help anywhere for me? [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 46:1 Tune Title: [Homeless I wander from place unto place]

The Lord will Bid us Welcome

Hymnal: PoP1893 #127 (1893) Person Name: H. C. Blosser First Line: Oft our feet grow worn and weary Refrain First Line: Over there, yes, over there Lyrics: 1 Oft our feet grow worn and weary From the daily march of life, Though it leads us to the world so bright and fair; Bust a rest so sure and peaceful Waits us when we end the strife, For the Lord will bid us welcome over there. Refrain: Over there, yes, over there, We shall rest from all our labor, and the heart will know no care, Over there, yes, over there, For the Lord will bid us welcome over there. 2 Oft the heart is filled with sorrow That it almost weighs it down, For it feels the weight of all this earthly care; But ’twill soon be light and joyful, As our race will not be long, And the Lord will bid us welcome over there. [Refrain] 3 When our friends pass on before us To that bright celestial home, Then our hearts are torn with grief, so hard to bear; But we, too, are on the journey, And we soon shall cease to roam, For the Lord will bid us welcome over there. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 22:4 Tune Title: [Oft our feet grow worn and weary]

The Joyful Chorus

Hymnal: PoP1893 #147 (1893) Person Name: H. C. Blosser First Line: Hark! the joyful choir of angels Lyrics: 1 Hark! the joyful choir of angels Sing the praise of Christ the Son; He who rose from out the manger, Gloriously now leadeth on, See his banner brightly gleaming O’er the dark, dark clouds of sin, Victor be his soldiers crowned; In his name they always win, Victor be his soldiers crowned; In his name they always win. 2 ’Tis the song brought down from heaven, By the angel round the throne, To make glad a world of sorrow, To reclaim to God his own, To bring back the lost and erring To their glorious home above; And to show them how the Father Manifests his wondrous love, Victor be his soldiers crowned; In his name they always win. 3 All ye people join in singing, All ye nations join as one; Keep the joyful heavens ringing With the words, “the Lord is come.” Sing his praise with joyful voices, Loudly let the echo ring, All the hosts of heaven rejoices, Glory to the Lord our King, All the hosts of heaven rejoices, Glory to the Lord our King. Tune Title: [Hark! the joyful choir of angels]

He Causeth Us to Triumph

Hymnal: PoP1893 #160 (1893) Person Name: H. C. Blosser First Line: When the trials of life seem to crush us by their weight Refrain First Line: Then thanks be unto God Lyrics: 1 When the trials of life seem to crush us by their weight, When the evil rise against us ev’rywhere; With the help of the Lord we shall triumph in the end, If we cast on him our ev’ry care. Refrain: Then thanks be unto God, Who causeth us to triumph in the name of Christ, our King, Yes, thanks be unto God, Unto him let all their praises bring. 2 Tho’ the tempter so subtle may try to lead astray, All his wisdom is but folly to the Lord; Even Jesus, our Savior, will show to us the way, Yes, ’tis written in his holy word. [Refrain] 3 Tho’ our life may be gloomy and dangers threat’ning rise, With the hosts of evil constant we contend; For the promise is given and we shall never fear, He will crown us victors in the end. [Refrain] Tune Title: [When the trials of life seem to crush us by their weight]

Ring the Bells

Hymnal: PoP1893 #164 (1893) Person Name: H. C. Blosser First Line: When the Sabbath morning comes Refrain First Line: Ring the bells, Sabbath bells Lyrics: 1 When the Sabbath morning comes, With a cheerful changing voice, Let the Sabbath bell call to ev’ry one, In the high and lowly house. Let their call sound loud and free, Over meadow, hill and plain, From the frozen North to the torrid South, And in lands beyond the sea. Refrain: Ring the bells, Sabbath bells, With a clear, loud sound let them welcome all, Ring the bells, Sabbath bells, ’Tis the Sabbath day’s earnest call. 2 On each Sabbath day’s return, Let the call go forth the same; If the day have clouds, if the day be bright, Holy lessons each one may learn. Let the aged hear the sound, Calling unto them to come, Come and bring the youth, come and teach the truth, Where salvation must be found. [Refrain] 3 When the Sabbath morning comes, Let each one extend their call; Call the rich and poor, call the great and small, Welcome to you the Sabbath homes. May be some have never heard, That the bells are rung for them; They may learn to know, of our blessed Lord, From his own most precious word. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 100:2 Tune Title: [When the Sabbath morning comes]

The Prince of Glory

Hymnal: PoP1893 #169 (1893) Person Name: H. C. Blosser First Line: The Prince of glory, God’s own son Lyrics: 1 The Prince of glory, God’s own son, Descended from the skies, Where praises to his Father’s name In endless measure rise. To save a lost and sinful race, In Satan’s fetters bound, For this he made the wondrous choice, To him all praise resound. 2 He came from heaven’s glory bright, From God’s own glory shone; From those eternal realms of day, Around his Father’s throne. His love for me, a sinful man, Thus manifested great, Extends to me this present hour, My answer to await. 3 Yes, Christ to sinful man came down, To suffer patiently; To be betrayed and put to shame, And nailed upon the tree. All this for me the Son of God Endured with wondrous love, To show to me the way of life, To his own home above. Scripture: Revelation 1:5 Tune Title: [The Prince of glory, God’s own son]

The Call for Reapers

Author: H. C. B. Hymnal: PoP1893 #176 (1893) Person Name: H. C. B. First Line: Ripened grain is standing Refrain First Line: Plenteous is the harvest Lyrics: 1 Ripened grain is standing, In the harvest field, And the valleys waving, What will be the yield? Ev’ry hill is crowned With a crown of gold; Wondrous are the riches These shall yet unfold. Refrain: Plenteous is the harvest, But the lab’rers few, Thus the Master calleth, He hath work for you; Plenteous is the harvest, But the lab’rers few, Thus the Master calleth, He hath work for you. 2 Ripened grain is standing, Ready for the hand Of the willing workers, Our of ev’ry land. Why is this delaying? Must the grain be lost? Is it worth the gath’ring? Count the pain it cost. [Refrain] 3 When the Lord of harvest Asks “what hast thou done?” Canst then say “I idled, Labor I had none?” Nay, thou canst not answer For an idle day; Go thou to the harvest, Labor while you may. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Ripened grain is standing]

The Spirit's Voice

Hymnal: PoP1893 #177 (1893) Person Name: H. C. Blosser First Line: All alone, no friend to cheer thee Refrain First Line: ’Tis the Savior calling, calling Lyrics: 1 All alone, no friend to cheer thee, With thy soul alone, When the life of good or evil, Thy canst freely own; Canst thou hear a faint voice calling? Canst thou hear it say to thee, Thou art not thine own, I bought thee On the cruel tree? Refrain: ’Tis the Savior calling, calling, ’Tis the spirit’s voice you hear. Listen, for its teachings always Make our duty clear. 2 Wicked tho’ts thou hast been thinking, And thy hands have wrought, Many such to real actions, Wicked as the thought; Listen, now, to what it sayeth, How it bids those tho’ts to cease, How it leads to something better, Blessed tho’ts of peace. [Refrain] 3 Thou hast done thy duty bravely, In the Master’s name, But the wicked point the finger, Put thy deeds to shame; List again, that inward whisper, Faint, but yet assuring voice, Says thou hast done well, and bids thee In his name rejoice. [Refrain] Tune Title: [All alone, no friend to cheer thee]

I Shall be Soon

Author: Rev. Horatius Bonar, D. D. Hymnal: PoP1893 #44 (1893) Person Name: Rev. Horatius Bonar, D. D. First Line: Beyond the smiling and the weeping Refrain First Line: Love, rest, and home Lyrics: 1 Beyond the smiling and the weeping, I shall be soon; Beyond the waking and the sleeping, Beyond the sowing and the reaping, I shall be soon. Refrain: Love, rest, and home, Sweet, sweet home; Blessed Jesus, tarry not, But come and take me to my Home. 2 Beyond the blooming and the fading, I shall be soon. Beyond the shining and the shading, Beyond the hoping and the dreading, I shall be soon. [Refrain] 3 Beyond the rising and the meeting, I shall be soon; Beyond the calming and the fretting, Beyond remembering and forgetting, I shall be soon. [Refrain] 4 Beyond the parting and the meeting, I shall be soon; Beyond the farewell and the greeting, Beyond the pulse’s fever beating, I shall be soon. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Beyond the smiling and the weeping]

In the Cross of Christ

Author: J. Bowring Hymnal: PoP1893 #128 (1893) Person Name: J. Bowring First Line: In the cross of Christ I glory Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Tune Title: [In the cross of Christ I glory]

Beautiful Light of God

Author: John Cennick Hymnal: PoP1893 #102 (1893) Person Name: John Cennick First Line: Children of the heav'nly King Refrain First Line: We are walking in the light Lyrics: 1 Children of the heav'nly King, We are walking in the beautiful light of God; As ye journey, sweetly sing; We are walking in the beautiful light of God. Refrain: We are walking in the light, beautiful light, We are walking in the light, beautiful light, We are walking in the light, in the beautiful, beautiful light, We are walking in the beautiful light of God. 2 We are traveling home to God, We are walking in the beautiful light of God; In the way the fathers trod; We are walking in the beautiful light of God. [Refrain] 3 Oh, ye banished seed, be glad! We are walking in the beautiful light of God; Christ our Advocate is made; We are walking in the beautiful light of God. [Refrain] 4 Lift your eyes, ye sons of light, We are walking in the beautiful light of God; Zion’s city is in sight: We are walking in the beautiful light of God. [Refrain] 5 Fear not, brethren; joyful stand We are walking in the beautiful light of God; On the borders of your land; We are walking in the beautiful light of God. [Refrain] 6 Lord, obedient we would go, We are walking in the beautiful light of God; Gladly leaving all below; We are walking in the beautiful light of God. [Refrain] 7 Only Thou our Leader be; We are walking in the beautiful light of God; And we will still follow Thee. We are walking in the beautiful light of God. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 21:23 Tune Title: [Children of the heav'nly King]

Where the Shepherd Leads I'll Go

Author: A. P. Cobb Hymnal: PoP1893 #53 (1893) Person Name: A. P. Cobb First Line: Thro' the meadows green, inviting Refrain First Line: Hark! his voice is gently calling Lyrics: 1 Thro’ the meadows green, inviting; Where the Shepherd leads I’ll go; Thro’ the shadows dark exciting, Where the Shepherd leads I’ll go. Refrain: Hark! his voice is gently calling, On my ear its strains are falling; Tho’ the gloom may be appalling, Where the Shepherd leads I’ll go, I’ll go, Where the Shepherd leads I’ll go. 2 See! the gentle Shepherd leading: Where the Shepherd leads I’ll go; Hark! his voice in mercy pleading: Where the Shepherd leads I’ll go. [Refrain] 3 Tho’ my feet be worn and weary, Where the Shepherd leads I’ll go; Tho’ the mountain side be dreary, Where the Shepherd leads I’ll go. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 31:3 Tune Title: [Through the meadows green, inviting]

Through the Blood of the Crucified

Author: A. P. Cobb Hymnal: PoP1893 #63 (1893) Person Name: A. P. Cobb First Line: Have you touched the garment of the Holy One Refrain First Line: Through the blood, cleansing blood Lyrics: 1 Have you touched the garment of the Holy One? Are you washed in the soul-cleansing tide? Are your sins forgiven? Do you hope for heaven, Thro’ the blood of the Christ crucified? Refrain: Thro’ the blood, cleansing blood, Thro’ the blood of the Christ crucified, Are your sins forgiven? Do you hope for heaven, Thro’ the blood of the Christ crucified? 2 Are you walking daily with your Lord in view? Are you close to his dear, wounded side? Do you love your Savior? Do you seek God’s favor, Thro’ the blood of the Christ crucified? [Refrain] 3 Are you bringing sinners to the sinner’s Friend, Does your life tell of Jesus who died? Do you have the Spirit? Do you peace inherit, Thro’ the blood of the Christ crucified? [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2 Tune Title: [Have you touched the garment of the Holy One]

Jesus Lives

Author: Rev. John R. Colgan Hymnal: PoP1893 #71 (1893) Person Name: Rev. John R. Colgan First Line: Mighty army of the young Refrain First Line: Wait not till the shadows lengthen, till you older grow Scripture: Matthew 13:38 Tune Title: [Mighty army of the young]

Who Shall Abide?

Author: Rev. J. H. Cooper Hymnal: PoP1893 #106 (1893) Person Name: Rev. J. H. Cooper First Line: Who shall abide in thy church on earth Refrain First Line: They that are washed in that fountain of grace Lyrics: 1 Who shall abide in thy church on earth? Who shall taste of that heav’nly birth? Who shall give honor to Jesus our King? Who with the saints in glory sing? Refrain: They that are washed in that fountain of grace, They shall have part in that heavenly place; They that to Jesus for pardon have fled, All that receive him who rose from the dead. 2 Who will tell of the wondrous grace, Jesus hath shown to this mortal race? Who the glad tidings of peace shall proclaim, Joyful tidings in Jesus’ name. [Refrain] 3 Who shall abide in that home above? Who shall sing of redeeming love? Who there in glory forever shall stay? Who upon harps of gold shall play? [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 13:23 Tune Title: [Who shall abide in thy church on earth]

Hide Me

Author: Rev. W. S. Cosmer Hymnal: PoP1893 #65 (1893) Person Name: Rev. W. S. Cosmer First Line: Oh, hide me, dear Savior, when wild tempests blow Refrain First Line: Hide me near thee Lyrics: 1 Oh, hide me, dear Savior, when wild tempests blow, The rock of my refuge when floods overflow; I see thy protection, oh, let me abide, Till life’s storms are past, sheltered safe at thy side. Refrain: Hide me near thee, Thou art the refuge of my soul; Hide me near thee, When the tempests round me roll. 2 Oh, hide me, dear Savior, when Satan is come To tempt my poor soul from my Savior to roam; Oh, let thy sweet spirit remain in my heart, My tower, my fortress, dear Savior, thou art. [Refrain] 3 Oh, hide me, dear Savior, thy precious ones hide, Tho’ dangers surrounding, sustain me and guide, And take me to rest with thy people at last, When life’s sun is set, and the storms are all past. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 17:8 Tune Title: [Oh, hide me, dear Savior, when wild tempests blow]

Essex

Author: A. C. Coxe Hymnal: PoP1893 #116 (1893) Person Name: A. C. Coxe First Line: We are living, we are dwelling Lyrics: 1 We are living, we are dwelling, In a grand and awful time, In an age on ages telling; To be living is sublime, To be living is sublime. 2 Hark, the onset! will ye fold your Faith-clad arms in lazy lock? Up! oh, up! thou drowsy soldier, Worlds are charging to the shock, Worlds are charging to the shock. 3 Worlds are charging, heav'n beholding; Thou hast but an hour to fight; Now, the blazoned cross unfolding, On! right onward for the right, On! right onward for the right. 4 On! let all the soul within you For the truth's sake go abroad; Strike! let ev’ry nerve and sinew Tell on ages—tell for God! Tell on ages—tell for God! Tune Title: [We are living, we are dwelling]

Speed Thee On

Author: D. W. C. Hymnal: PoP1893 #6 (1893) Person Name: D. W. C. First Line: Oh, speed thee on the heav’nly way Refrain First Line: Speed thee on, speed thee on Lyrics: 1 Oh, speed thee on the heav’nly way, And to thine armor cling; With girded loins the call obey, The call of Christ, the King. Refrain: Speed thee on, speed thee on, Trust in God and flee from sin; We’ll strive by faith to gain a crown, A home in heav’n to win. 2 There is a battle to be fought, An upward race to run; A crown of glory to be sought, A vict’ry to be won. [Refrain] 3 Oh, faint not, for thy prayer and sighs Are heard before the throne; The race must come before the prize, The cross before the crown. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Oh, speed thee on the heav’nly way]

How We Shall Sing

Author: J. G. D. Hymnal: PoP1893 #109 (1893) Person Name: J. G. D. First Line: Savior, while on earth I tarry Refrain First Line: How we shall sing, how we shall sing Lyrics: 1 Savior, while on earth I tarry, Tune my heart to sing thy praise; While thro’ faith there is within me, Hope of life thro’ endless days. Refrain: How we shall sing, how we shall sing, Of our dear Redeemer’s love, How we shall sing, how we shall sing, When we reach that home above. 2 Long I wandered heavy laden, Toil and care my soul oppressed; Till I heard thy sweet voice saying: “Come to me, I’ll give thee rest.” [Refrain] 3 Now rejoice, my soul, with gladness, Soon I’ll reach that happy shore; And with saints and angels joining, Sing his praise for evermore. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 128:1 Tune Title: [Savior, while on earth I tarry]

Whiter than the Snow

Hymnal: PoP1893 #113 (1893) Person Name: J. G. Dailey First Line: Fear not, little flock, says the Savior divine Lyrics: 1 Fear not, little flock, says the Savior divine, The Father has willed that the kingdom be thine; Oh, soil not your garments with sin here below, My sheep and my lambs must be whiter than snow. Ref: Whiter than snow, Whiter than snow, Whiter than snow, Whiter than snow. 2 Far whiter than snow, and as fair as the day, For Christ is the fountain to wash guilt away; Oh, give him, poor sinner, that burden of thine, And enter the fold with the ninety and nine. [Refrain] 3 Yon sheep that was lost in the valley of sin, Was found by the Shepherd, who gathered him in; With songs of thanksgiving the hills did resound, My friends and my neighbors, the lost sheep is found. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 1:18 Tune Title: [Fear not, little flock, says the Savior divine]

Purer in Heart

Author: Mrs. A. L. Davison Hymnal: PoP1893 #72 (1893) Person Name: Mrs. A. L. Davison First Line: Purer in heart, O God, help me to be Lyrics: 1 Purer in heart, O God, help me to be; May I devote my life wholly to Thee: Watch Thou my wayward feet, Guide me with counsel sweet; Purer in heart, help me to be. 2 Purer in heart, O God, help me to be; Teach me to do Thy will most lovingly; Be Thou my Friend and Guide, Let me with Thee abide; Purer in heart, help me to be. 3 Purer in heart, O God, help me to be; Until Thy holy face one day I see: Keep me from secret sin, Reign Thou my soul within; Purer in heart, help me to be. Scripture: Matthew 5:8 Tune Title: [Purer in heart, O God, help me to be]

Lend a Hand

Author: Rev. M. B. DeWitt Hymnal: PoP1893 #3 (1893) Person Name: Rev. M. B. DeWitt First Line: Work is pressing, time is moving Refrain First Line: Lend a hand, lend a hand Lyrics: 1 Work is pressing, time is moving, Duty calls with ringing voice; Hearts of pity, hearts so loving, Answer it with happy choice. Listen to it, hear it pleading As of one who truly prays; Why such tones of interceding? What is this that duty says? Refrain: Lend a hand, lend a hand, Help, O help the dying; O’er the sea, o’er the land, See the ruins lying. 2 Souls are wretched, souls are blighted, Under sin’s consuming power; Oh, their darkness! how benighted! Perishing this very hour. Can you give the plea of sluggards? Can you fold your hands at ease? Can you run the race like laggards, And your sense of duty please? [Refrain] 3 Heav’n sends down its notes of yearning, “Save the dying sinner, save;” Hell responds with wail of warning, “Souls sink deeper than the grave.” Hear the mingled cries so moving, Strains of pity and of woe; And, like Jesus, deeply loving, Go to save the sinner, go. [Refrain] Scripture: Zephaniah 3:16 Tune Title: [Work is pressing, time is moving]

Spurn Me Not

Hymnal: PoP1893 #88 (1893) Person Name: D. E. Dortch First Line: Spurn me not, O loving Savior Refrain First Line: Jesus, Savior Lyrics: 1 Spurn me not, O loving Savior, Cast me not away; Grant me pardon, life and favor, For thy grace I pray. Refrain: Jesus, Savior, Cast me not away; For I seek thy smile and favor, Hear me while I pray. 2 I am sinful, vile, unworthy, All unclean I am; Thou art righteous, pure and holy, Spotless, perfect Lamb. [Refrain] 3 Thou hast died for me a ransom, Shed thy precious blood; Thou hast purchased full redemption, Bought my peace with God. [Refrain] 4 To thy cross my soul is clinging, There my faith is stayed; Make me joyful, ever singing, Thou my debt hast paid. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7 Tune Title: [Spurn me not, O loving Savior]

Jesus, Tender Shepherd, Hear Me

Author: Mrs. Duncan Hymnal: PoP1893 #9 (1893) Person Name: Mrs. Duncan Refrain First Line: Bless me, oh, save me Lyrics: 1 Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me; Bless Thy little lamb tonight; Thro’ the darkness be Thou near me; Watch my sleep till morning light. Refrain: Bless me, oh, save me, Save thy little lamb tonight; Thro’ the darkness be thou near me, Keep me safe till morning light. 2 All the day thy hand has led me, And I thank Thee for Thy care; Thou hast warmed me, clothed and fed me, Listen to my evening prayer. [Refrain] 3 Let my sins be all forgiven; Bless the friends I love so well; Take us all at last to Heaven, Happy there with Thee to dwell. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Peter 5:4 Tune Title: [Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me]

Nearing the Gates

Author: C. L. Eby Hymnal: PoP1893 #130 (1893) Person Name: C. L. Eby First Line: I’m nearing the gates of that city Lyrics: 1 I’m nearing the gates of that city, So silently opening wide, Where angels are waiting my coming, And peace reigns on every side. Wide open, ye portals of glory, For soon in thy joys I will be; Forever and ever and ever, Oh, joy! this will be heav’n to me. 2 I’m nearing the gates of that city, I see them unfolding for me; I long to cross over and enter, With Jesus and dear ones to be. I’m nearing the gates of that city, Eternity beams bright and fair; Bright angels are waiting my coming, And Jesus will welcome me there. 3 I’m nearing the gates of that city, A pilgrim and stranger no more; Life’s wearisome journey is over, And now I see Canaan’s bright shore. Wide open, ye portals of glory, For soon in thy joys I will be, To dwell with my Savior for ever, From sorrow and trouble set free. Scripture: Revelation 21:25 Tune Title: [I’m nearing the gates of that city]

Just as I Am

Author: Charlotte Elliott Hymnal: PoP1893 #178 (1893) Person Name: Charlotte Elliott First Line: Just as I am, without one plea Tune Title: WOODWORTH

Fly to the Covert

Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Hymnal: PoP1893 #22 (1893) Person Name: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth First Line: Lo! the strong and mighty passions Refrain First Line: ’Neath the Rock of Ages hiding Lyrics: 1 Lo! the strong and mighty passions, Round the sinner sweep; In the path of fierce temptations, Shall he dare to sleep? Refrain: ’Neath the Rock of Ages hiding, To this covert fly; In the love of Christ abiding, Danger passeth by. 2 Thro’ the lines of error stalking, Satan finds his way; In the path where he is walking, Shall the sinner stay? [Refrain] 3 When the hour of trial neareth, Sorrow shall betide; In the day when God appeareth, Shall the soul abide? [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 2:10 Tune Title: [Lo! the strong and mighty passions]

Hast Thou No Part to Bear?

Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Hymnal: PoP1893 #94 (1893) Person Name: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth First Line: Hast thou no part to bear Refrain First Line: O yes, I clasp the cross Lyrics: 1 Hast thou no part to bear For him who bore thy shame, Who weighs thy ev’ry care, And calls thee by his name? Refrain: O yes, I clasp the cross, And bear it in his sight; I ne’er shall suffer loss, For grace shall make it light. 2 Hast thou no life to give For him who died for thee? Shall self before him live, In view of Calvary? [Refrain] 3 Hast thou no work to do For him whose hands have wrought A robe that’s ever new, And raiment white hath bought? [Refrain] 4 Tho’ day with thee be brief, Has Christ on thee no claim? Wilt thou not bring one sheaf To glorify his name? [Refrain] Scripture: Mark 8:34 Tune Title: [Hast thou no part to bear]

Weighed in the Balance

Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Hymnal: PoP1893 #100 (1893) Person Name: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth First Line: Weighed by thy love for thy brother Refrain First Line: Weighed in the balance, and wanting Scripture: Daniel 5:27 Tune Title: [Weighed by thy love for thy brother]

Jesus Will Welcome You Now

Author: F. H. H. T. Hymnal: PoP1893 #74 (1893) Person Name: F. H. H. T. First Line: Come to the Savior and pardon receive Lyrics: 1 Come to the Savior and pardon receive, Jesus will welcome you now! Look to the crucified, only believe, Jesus will welcome you now! Refrain: Jesus will welcome you now! Jesus will welcome you now! Do not delay, accept him today, He’s waiting to welcome you now! 2 Trust in his merits, believe in his love, Jesus will welcome you now! Drink of the fountain that flows from above, Jesus will welcome you now! [Refrain] 3 His is compassion that knoweth no end, Jesus will welcome you now! Why will you slight such a dear, loving Friend? Jesus will welcome you now! [Refrain] 4 Boundless his mercy, his love, oh, how great, Jesus will welcome you now! Come to him gladly, oh, why will you wait? Jesus will welcome you now! [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Tune Title: [Come to the Savior and pardon receive]

Sowing the Seed

Author: J. H. F. Hymnal: PoP1893 #145 (1893) Person Name: J. H. F. First Line: Sowing the seed from day to day Refrain First Line: Sowing the seed, but not in vain Lyrics: 1 Sowing the seed from day to day, Journeying along in life’s rough way, Some seed falls on stony ground, Where no depth of earth is found. Refrain: Sowing the seed, but not in vain, Soon the harvest time will come; When will be gathered the golden grain Into the garner safe at home. 2 Some by the wayside, too is sown, Where the fowls gathered them one by one; Some seed falls among the thorns, Thorns spring up and choke them down. [Refrain] 3 Other seed falls on fertile soil, Where neither the drouth nor thorns can spoil; Sunshine bright and raindrops pure, Soon the harvest will mature. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 8:5 Tune Title: [Sowing the seed from day to day]

Workers in the Vineyard

Author: J. H. F. Hymnal: PoP1893 #155 (1893) Person Name: J. H. F. First Line: We are workers in the vineyard of the Lord Refrain First Line: We will work in the vineyard Lyrics: 1 We are workers in the vineyard of the Lord, And we labor day by day; For we study well his holy word, And we hourly watch and pray. Refrain: We will work in the vineyard, And we’ll hourly watch and pray; We will work in the vineyard, We will work in the vineyard ev’ry day. 2 Though our hands are very small, our faith is strong, We will work with strength and might; And we’ll help the Master’s cause along, And battle for the right. [Refrain] 3 When this life of toil and labor are all o’er, And our trials are all past; We will praise his name for evermore, That we’re safely home at last. [Refrain] Scripture: John 9:4 Tune Title: [We are workers in the vineyard of the Lord]

Send the Light

Author: C. H. G. Hymnal: PoP1893 #4 (1893) Person Name: C. H. G. First Line: There's a call comes ringing over the restless wave Refrain First Line: Send the light, the blessed Gospel light Scripture: Acts 26:18 Tune Title: [There's a call comes ringing over the restless wave]

You May, if You Will

Author: C. H. G. Hymnal: PoP1893 #38 (1893) Person Name: C. H. G. First Line: If you will, you may know the gladness of your sins forgiv’n Refrain First Line: If you will, if you will Lyrics: 1 If you will, you may know the gladness of your sins forgiv’n, If you will, if you will, If you will, you may make the angels sing for joy in heav’n,– If you will, if you will. Refrain: If you will, if you will; Oh, hallelujah, praise the Lord, I am happy in the promise of his word; Brother, you may share the blessing here, and glory over there, If you will, if you will. 2 If you will, you may close the door and let him knock in vain, If you will, if you will, If you will,– but his Spirit may not ever knock again,– If you will, if you will. [Refrain] 3 If you will, there are souls that you may lead to life and love, If you will, if you will, If you will, there’s a crown that you may wear in heav’n above,– If you will, if you will. [Refrain] 4 If you will, you may sing in heav’n forever with the blest, If you will, if you will, If you will, you may meet the loved ones in that home of rest,– If you will, if you will. [Refrain] Scripture: Colossians 1:14 Tune Title: [If you will, you may know the gladness of your sins forgiv’n]

Down the Stream of Life

Author: R. A. Gilchrist Hymnal: PoP1893 #165 (1893) Person Name: R. A. Gilchrist First Line: Down the stream of life we glide Lyrics: 1 Down the stream of life we glide, Borne upon its rippling tide, When dark scenes of toil and strife Shadows o’er our daily life, Or ’mid sunshine, mirth and song, We are swiftly borne along. 2 Let us work ere comes the night, Shun the wrong and do the right, Gather store now while we may Ere this life shall flee away, Ere our bark shall ride that wave, Which the distant shore shall lave. 3 When our course of life is o’er, May we reach that blessed shore, Where above in glorious bow’rs Ever bloom immortal flow’rs, Which shall never more decay, Tho’ this earth must pass away. Scripture: Psalm 23:2 Tune Title: [Down the stream of life we glide]

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