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Before Jehovah's Awful Throne

Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #3 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School Topics: Praise; Worship Languages: English Tune Title: OLD HUNDRED

Hark to the Bells

Author: J. H. K. Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #4 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Bells of praise! Bells of praise! Refrain First Line: Hark to the bells so sweetly blending Topics: Worship Languages: English Tune Title: [Bells of praise! Bells of praise!]

Peace I Leave with You

Author: W. C. Holmes Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #5 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Peace I leave with you, saith Jesus Refrain First Line: Peace, peace Lyrics: 1 Peace I leave with you, saith Jesus, And the Comforter to aid; Then let not your heart be troubled, Neither let it be afraid. Refrain: Peace, peace, When you gain the victory; Peace, peace, Joy and peace shall dwell with thee. 2 Peace I leave with you, saith Jesus,— Peace to guide you in the right, Solace in the hour of trouble, Beacon in the darkest night. [Refrain] 3 If ye do as He commanded, Ye need never fear distress, For the blessed Lord has promised To His children perfect peace. [Refrain] Topics: Rest and Peace Languages: English Tune Title: [Peace I leave with you, saith Jesus]

We Would Follow

Author: Alexcenah Thomas Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #6 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: We would love Thee, blessed Saviour Lyrics: 1 We would love Thee, blessed Saviour, And Thy precepts would obey, Serving Thee and trusting ever, Walking in the heavenly way. Refrain: We would follow, we would follow In the pathway Thou hast trod; We would follow, we would follow Till we reach the throne of God. 2 ‘Twas for souls with sin o’er-laden, Jesus, Thou my Saviour died, Gave Thy precious life a ransom That we might be justified. [Refrain] 3 Blessed Jesus, may we ever Live in sweet humility, Taking for our blest example, Jesus full of sympathy. [Refrain] Topics: Following Christ Languages: English Tune Title: [We would love Thee, blessed Saviour]

Though I Walk through Death's dark Valley

Author: Ida L. Reed Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #7 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School Refrain First Line: For no evil shall befall me Lyrics: 1 Though I walk through death’s dark valley, I no evil thing will fear; For my Saviour’s ‘neath the shadow Walking with me, ever near. Refrain: For no evil shall befall me; With His strength He will uphold, And will lead me gently lead me, Safe into the upper fold. 2 Though the way is lost in darkness, He shall e’er my comfort be; He will guide me through the shadows On the heaven’s light so free. [Refrain] 3 Though my hope and courage fail me, He will e’er my strength uphold, And will gently onward lead me Safe into the upper fold. [Refrain] Topics: Guidance; Presence of Christ Languages: English Tune Title: [Though I walk through death's dark valley]

Lead Me In

Author: J. H. K. Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #8 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: O Jesus, my Saviour, to Thee I now come Refrain First Line: The soul cleansing Fountain is opened for sin Lyrics: 1 O Jesus my Saviour, to Thee I now come, O’erwhelmed in my shame, a wand’rer from home; I come to the Fountain that’s opened for sin: O merciful Saviour, help me to come in! Refrain: The soul-cleansing Fountain Is opened for sin. Let the waters be troubled; Dear Saviour, just now lead me in. 2 I know that my guilt like great mountains appears; I feel as if now the judgment was near, Heart-broken, I come to the blood-sprinkled tree; Thou blest Son of David, have mercy on me! [Refrain] 3 To Thee, blessed Lord, now my all I resign, That I may for e’er and ever be Thine. I’ll go to the Pool that is troubled for sin: Lord, say the word only, and I shall be clean. [Refrain] 4 The soul that surrenders to Jesus alone, Its burdens and cares, its fears all are gone. There’s love, joy and peace where but sorrow hath been; The all-healing Fountain is opened for sin. [Refrain] Topics: Savior and Friend Languages: English Tune Title: [O Jesus, my Saviour, to Thee I now come]

'Tis Sweet to Pray

Author: E. A. Barnes Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #9 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: To God, in realms above Lyrics: 1 To God, in realms above, ‘Tis sweet to pray; To God, so rich in love, ‘Tis sweet to pray. I call upon His name; I do not call in vain; Oh, it is mine to say, ‘Tis sweet to pray, Sweet to pray! 2 As He is always near, ‘Tis sweet to pray; As He will help to cheer, ‘Tis sweet to pray. I know He cares for me; I know His love so free; Oh, it is mine to say, ‘Tis sweet to pray, Sweet to pray! 3 At morning’s early light ‘Tis sweet to pray; Then at the coming night ‘Tis sweet to pray. I knock and I believe; I ask and I receive; Oh, it is mine to say, ‘Tis sweet to pray, Sweet to pray! Topics: Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: [To God, in realms above]

We shall Reap as We have Sown

Author: Rev. L. White Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #10 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: We shall reap as we have sown in the world's broad field Lyrics: 1 We shall reap as we have sown in the world’s broad field, Reap as we have sown, Reap as we have sown; Every loving deed we’ve done shall a harvest yield, When the Lord shall claim His own. Refrain: And when our work is ended, we shall wear a crown, We shall wear a crown, We shall wear a crown; And when our work is ended, we shall wear a crown, And we’ll rest with Christ at home. 2 Let us sow the seeds of love by the waters still, Sow the seeds of love, Sow the seeds of love, For the work that we may do shall a mansion fill, When the Lord shall claim His own. [Refrain] 3 There are lonely hearts to cheer as the days go by, Lonely hearts to cheer, Lonely hearts to cheer; There are erring ones to guide to the home on high, When the Lord shall claim His own. [Refrain] 4 Soon the reaping time shall come for the seeds we’ve sown, Reaping time shall come, Reaping time shall come, And we all shall then appear at the judgment throne, When the Lord shall crown His own. [Refrain] Topics: Sowing and Reaping; Time and Eternity Languages: English Tune Title: [We shall reap as we have sown in the world's broad field]

Just for Today

Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #11 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Not for tomorrow, but today Lyrics: 1 Not for tomorrow, but today, I humbly pray; Lord, keep me from the sinful way, Just for today! Just for today, Just for today: Oh, keep me from the sinful way, Just for today! 2 Help me Thy precious word to heed, Prompt to obey,— To love and serve my Lord indeed, Just for today! Just for today, Just for today: Let me be kind in word and deed, Just for today! 3 Let me no wrong or idle word Unthinking say; Keep Thou my lips from speaking hurt, Just for today! Just for today, Just for today: Keep Thou my lips from evil, Lord, Just for today! 4 Forgive: if aught should grieve Thy will, Take it away. My heart with grace and wisdom fill, Just for today! Just for today, Just for today: My heart with love and patience fill, Just for today! Topics: Guidance Languages: English Tune Title: [Not for tomorrow, but today]

Beautiful Land of the Blest

Author: J. H. K. Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #12 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: By the hut of the peasant where poverty weeps Refrain First Line: Beautiful land! The land of the blest Lyrics: 1 By the hut of the peasant where poverty weeps, And nigh to the tow’rs of the king,— Close, close to the cradle where infancy sleeps, And joy loves to linger and sing, There’s a garden of light full of heaven’s perfume, On its portals no shadows e’er rest, And the roses and lilies are ever in bloom ‘Tis the beautiful land of the blest. Refrain: Beautiful land! The land of the blest; ‘Tis the land of the beautiful; Beautiful land of the blest! 2 Each hour and each moment a messenger comes, And beckons us over the way; Through heart-throbs and sighing, and beating of drums, An army of mortals obey. And the friends that in tears kissed the motionless brow, Shall again meet the loved they have missed; There, beyond the dark vale, they beckon us now To the beautiful land of the blest. [Refrain] 3 Not a charm that we knew ere the bound’ry was crossed, When we stood in the valley alone— No trait that we miss in our darling is lost; ‘Tis fairer and lovelier grown. As the lilies burst forth, when the shadows of night Into bondage at daylight are pressed, So they bask in the glow of the pillar of light, In the beautiful land of the blest. [Refrain] Topics: Loved Ones Departed Languages: English Tune Title: [By the hut of the peasant where poverty weeps]

Let Them Come

Author: I. I. Leslie Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #14 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Let the children come to me Refrain First Line: Let them come, let them come Lyrics: 1 Let the children come to me, Now, methinks, I hear Him say; In my kingdom they will be; Purchased by my blood are they. Refrain: Let them come, let them come; In my bright and heav’nly home There is welcome there is room; Let them come, let them come. 2 Let the children come to me: This He said in days of old; With their hearts from sin made free, Let them come into my fold. [Refrain] 3 Let the children come and sing; Hinder not their joyful songs; Let them now their tribute bring, For to me their praise belongs. [Refrain] Topics: Children's Praise Languages: English Tune Title: [Let the children come to me]

Thy Love is Like a Burning Fire

Author: Faber Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #15 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: I love Thee, Lord, and know not how Refrain First Line: O Jesus! Jesus! dearest Lord! Lyrics: 1 I love Thee, Lord, and know not how My transports to control; Thy love is like a burning fire Within my very soul. Refrain: O Jesus! Jesus! dearest Lord! Forgive me if I say, For very love, Thy sacred name A thousand times a day. 2 O wonderful! that Thou shouldst let So vile a heart as mine Love Thee with such a love as this, And make so free with Thine. [Refrain] 3 Lord, Thou to me art all in all, My honor and my wealth, My heart’s desire, my body’s strength, My soul’s eternal health. [Refrain] Topics: Saving Love Languages: English Tune Title: [I love Thee, Lord, and know not how]

The Glad New Song

Author: Lizzie Ashbaugh Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #16 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Shall our lips be tuned to singing Refrain First Line: Unto Him who has redeemed us Lyrics: 1 Shall our lips be tuned to singing, When we join the ransomed throng? Over in the golden city Shall we join the glad new song? Refrain: Unto Him who has redeemed us, And from sin has set us free, Glory, honor, power and blessing, Now and evermore shall be. 2 We shall tell the ransomed story Of the Lamb for sinners slain; There from glory unto glory Swells the glad triumphant strain. [Refrain] 3 Yes, we’ll sweetly join the chorus Over on the golden shore; With ten thousand times ten thousand, We shall praise for evermore. [Refrain] Topics: Praise Languages: English Tune Title: [Shall our lips be tuned to singing]

At the Feet of Jesus

Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #17 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Sitting at the feet of Jesus Topics: Communion with Christ Languages: English Tune Title: [Sitting at the feet of Jesus]

Beautiful Home

Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #18 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: There's not a bright and beaming smile Lyrics: 1 There’s not a bright and beaming smile Which in this world I see, But turns my heart to future joys And whispers heav’n to me. Refrain: Beautiful home, Beautiful home; Home of God’s children, Beautiful home. 2 Though often here my soul is sad, And falls the silent tear, There is a world of smiles and love, And sorrow comes not there, [Refrain] 3 ‘Tis but a little while and then The Lord will surely come, And lead His loving, waiting child Into His blessed home. [Refrain] Topics: Heavenly Home Languages: English Tune Title: [There's not a bright and beaming smile]

Christian Battle Cry

Author: Margaret Moody Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #19 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Onward march we 'neath the royal banner Refrain First Line: Glory be to God, Hallelujah! Topics: Christian warfare Languages: English Tune Title: [Onward march we 'neath the royal banner]

Joyously On

Author: F. M. D. Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #20 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Marching on, an army strong and grand Refrain First Line: On, joyously on Lyrics: 1 Marching on, an army strong and grand, Marching on to Canaan’s happy land. By Jehovah we are led along, Safely to the land of joy and song; Happy, free as birds upon the wing, Marching homeward with a mighty King. Refrain: On, joyously on; We are marching on, an army strong and grand. On, joyously on; We are marching on to Canaan’s happy land. 2 Marching on through sunny days of youth, Loyal ever to the gospel truth; Tempted often as we onward go, Never yielding to the wily foe. With our banner flashing ‘gainst the sky, Marching to the promised land on high. [Refrain] 3 Marching on through dust and burning heat; Marching often, too, with weary feet; Strife and trials may beset our way, We keep boldly marching day by day. Cheerfully the trials we will bear, For we know that vict’ry waits us there. [Refrain] Topics: Christian warfare Languages: English Tune Title: [Marching on, an army strong and grand]

Lord, we Come before Thee Now

Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #21 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School Topics: Worship Languages: English Tune Title: HENDON

Jesus is Coming Again

Author: R. G. S. Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #22 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Jesus is coming, is coming again Topics: Second Coming of Christ Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus is coming, is coming again]

Hear My Prayer

Author: W. C. Holmes Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #23 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Hear my prayer; O hear and bless Lyrics: 1 Hear my prayer; O hear and bless, While my sins I now confess! Let me hear that voice so mild, Softly say, Thou art My child. Refrain: Hear my prayer; O Father, hear! Safe am I if Thou art near; More like Christ, my Saviour, make, Hear me for Thy mercy’s sake. 2 Hear my prayer; O Father, hear! Soothe my conscience, calm my fear; Drive away each rising doubt, Cast the evil spirit out. [Refrain] 3 Hear my prayer, and make me Thine; May I know that Thou art mine; Know I am from sin set free, And each day grow more like Thee. [Refrain] Topics: Communion with Christ; Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: [Hear my prayer; O hear and bless]

That Beautiful Dream

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

There is an Hour of Peaceful Rest

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

Nothing but Leaves

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

Who is Ready?

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

I am Hiding ‘Neath the Shadow

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

Consider the Lilies

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

The Call for Reapers

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

We are Singing

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

Resting in Jesus

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

Harvest

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

One by One We'll all be Gathered Home

Author: A. J. S. Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #35 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: We are trav'ling to a better land Refrain First Line: Gath'ring, gath'ring, One by one Topics: Gathering Home Languages: English Tune Title: [We are trav'ling to a better land]

The Place I find Rest

Author: W. C. Holmes Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #36 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: There's a place where my soul ever feels a repose Refrain First Line: 'Tis the house of the Lord Lyrics: 1 There’s a place where my soul ever feels a repose That the world and its joys cannot give; Where the blessings of heaven their sweetness disclose, And in answer to prayer I receive. Refrain: ‘Tis the house of the Lord, ‘tis the Christian’s retreat, Where I oft get a glimpse of the goal; ‘Tis the foot of the Cross, ‘tis the dear mercy seat, ‘Tis the place I find rest to my soul. 2 There’s a place where my Saviour has promised to meet, And bestow what in faith I may ask; Where to work is a pleasure and service is sweet, And where duty is never a task. [Refrain] 3 There’s a place of all others the dearest—the best; I have roamed for its equal in vain; But I ever return to this eden of rest, With a vow that I’ll ever remain. [Refrain] 4 There’s a place the most favored beneath the blue sky, Where the sweetest of pastures abound; And I pray the good Lord, when my time comes to die, In this Good Shepherds’ fold I’ll be found. [Refrain] Topics: Rest and Peace Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a place where my soul ever feels a repose]

Happy Songs of Zion

Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #37 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: On my way to Zion Lyrics: 1 On my way to Zion Songs my lips employ; Ever fresh the goodness, Ever new the joy. Refrain: Happy songs of Zion, Singing all the way; Singing through the darkness, Singing through the day. 2 Songs of joy before me Shall my soul incite, For I’m pressing onward To the golden light. [Refrain] 3 God my hand is holding, And a song he gives, With the sweet assurance, My Redeemer lives. [Refrain] 4 When with foes contending For the victory, Songs of great deliv’rance Set my spirit free. [Refrain] Topics: Christian Life and Experience Languages: English Tune Title: [On my way to Zion]

Home of Rest

Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #38 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Faintly flow, thou falling river Lyrics: 1 Faintly flow, thou falling river, Like a dream that dies away; Down to ocean gliding ever, Keep thy calm unruffled way; Time, with such a silent motion, Floats along on wings of air To eternity’s dark ocean, Bringing all its treasures there. 2 Roses bloom and then they wither, Cheeks are bright then fades their glow; Shapes of light are wafted hither Then like visions, too, they go; Quick as clouds at evening driven O’er the many colored west, Time is bearing us to heaven, Home of happiness and rest. 3 Life is one pure, shining river Flowing to the crystal sea; We are sailing on it ever To the vast eternity: Swiftly on to home and heaven, With the rushing, heaving tide, Soon we’ll anchor and be given Mansions where the saved abide. Topics: Time and Eternity Languages: English Tune Title: [Faintly flow, thou falling river]

Will He not Care for Me?

Author: Rev. Wm. Newell, D.D. Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #39 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: I heard a robin singing Refrain First Line: Will He not care for me Lyrics: 1 I heard a robin singing His happy morning song; I saw his help meet bringing Their breakfast for the young, And to me came a whisper In winds that softly fan the tree, “If God for these so careth, Will He not care for me?” Will He not care for me, Will He not care for Me? “If God for these so careth, Will He not care for me?” 2 I saw the roses growing In beauty day by day; No queen in all her glory So lovely in array! And on the leaves were written Sweet words of love and trust for me: “If God so clothe the roses, Will He not care for me?” Will He not care for me, Will He not care for Me? “If God so clothe the roses, Will He not care for me?” 3 I thank Thee, O my Father, That ‘mid life’s toil and dust The birds and flowers can bring us Such heavenly hope and trust! Quickened by faith they whisper The Master’s word in peace to me,— “If God for these so careth, Will He not care for me?” Will He not care for me, Will He not care for Me? “If God for these so careth, Will He not care for me?” Topics: Guardian Care Languages: English Tune Title: [I heard a robin singing]

The Gathering of the Ransomed

Author: J. H. K. Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #40 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: What a great and wondrous gath'ring when the Son of Man shall come Refrain First Line: What a gath'ring that will be Lyrics: 1 What a great and wondrous gath’ring when the Son of Man shall come, In the brightness of His glory, with His people gath’ring home! When all nations, tribes and kingdoms of the earth shall be His own, They shall hail Him Lord and Saviour, Him that sitteth on the throne. Refrain: What a gath’ring of the ransomed—what a gath’ring that will be, There to meet and be with Jesus through the vast eternity! 2 We shall see the holy city of the new Jerusalem; We shall enter through the gates beset with many a wondrous gem; And the Lord Himself shall meet us with the holy angel band; Friends and loved ones then shall greet us to the heav’nly glory land. [Refrain] 3 At the wondrous living fountain, flowing pure and full and free, How we’ll drink, and never thirst again, beside the crystal sea! There we’ll join in songs of heaven, strike the harps of purest gold, For the victory is given and the Saviour we behold. [Refrain] Topics: Gathering Home Languages: English Tune Title: [What a great and wondrous gath'ring when the Son of Man shall come]

Sound His Praise Anew

Author: Rev. A. C. Trumbull Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #42 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Praises, praises to the Lord we bring Lyrics: 1 Praises, praises to the Lord we bring; Lift we heart and voice a song to sing; Every tongue His love and truth would tell, And His praise in music swell. Shout His vict’ry o’er the grave, Tell His love and mercy; Shout aloud His power to save, Sound His praise anew. Refrain: Praises, praises to the Lord we bring; Lift we heart and voice a song to sing; Every tongue His love and truth would tell, And His praise in music swell. 2 Praises, praises to His name repeat; Sing His mighty love in measure sweet; Strew His path with melody of praise, And your sweet hosannas raise. Shout His vict’ry o’er the grave, Sing His love and mercy; How He died our souls to save, Sound His praise anew. [Refrain] 3 Praises, praises angels sang on earth, On Judea’s plains at Jesus’ birth; But a nobler song our voices swell, Of redeeming love we tell. Shout, He’s risen from the dead; Satan could not bind Him; Now He reigns our living Head, Sound His praise anew. [Refrain] Topics: Praise; Victory and Reward Languages: English Tune Title: [Praises, praises to the Lord we bring]

Peace be Still

Author: Alexcenah Thomas Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #43 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: When on the wild tumultuous sea Lyrics: 1 When on the wild tumultuous sea The weary soul is tossed, “Lord, save!” let thy petition be, Ere thy frail bark is lost. Refrain: Peace, be still, peace, be still; The winds and the waters obey Thy will; Peace, be still, peace, be still; O speak Thy peace to me. 2 What though the waves of deep despair Encompass thee today? “Lord, save!” still be thy earnest prayer; His voice the winds obey. [Refrain] 3 How sweet and holy is the calm, When to the troubled soul His tender accents, “Peace, be still,” Across the waters roll! [Refrain] Topics: Trust and Confidence Languages: English Tune Title: [When on the wild tumultuous sea]

Beautiful Zion

Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #44 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Beautiful Zion built above Refrain First Line: He who was slain on Calvary Lyrics: 1 Beautiful Zion built above, Beautiful city that I love, Beautiful gates of pearly white, Beautiful temple, God its light. Refrain: He who was slain on Calvary Opened those pearly gates to me, Opened those pearly gates to me. 2 Beautiful city filled with light, Beautiful angels clothed in white, Beautiful strains that never tire, Beautiful harps thro’ all the choir. [Refrain] 3 Beautiful crowns on every brow, Beautiful palms the conq’rors show, Beautiful robes the ransomed wear, Beautiful all who enter there. [Refrain] 4 Beautiful throne of Christ our King, Beautiful songs the angels sing, Beautiful rest, all wand’rings cease, Beautiful home of perfect peace. [Refrain] Topics: Zion, House of God Languages: English Tune Title: [Beautiful Zion built above]

One More Blessing

Author: Mrs. R. N. Turner Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #45 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Though thy mercies o'er me fall Refrain First Line: Give me, Lord, a loving heart Lyrics: 1 Though Thy mercies o’er me fall, Still, my Father, I implore, In Thy goodness and Thy love, Grant to me one blessing more! Refrain: Give me, Lord, a loving heart, Looking ever unto Thee, All Thy goodness to discern, All Thy love divine to see! 2 Not enough for me to have An atoning Lord above; Not enough for me to share, In His great abounding love. [Refrain] 3 Life and hope and blessings mine, But increase my spirit’s need; For a humble contrite heart, Hear me, Saviour, while I plead! [Refrain] 4 One more blessing grant Thy child, One more gift of grace divine: While I richly all things share, Make me worthy to be Thine! [Refrain] Topics: Blessing Languages: English Tune Title: [Though thy mercies o'er me fall]

Angels will Welcome us Home

Author: Ida Whipple Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #46 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: How sad is the wilderness way! Lyrics: 1 How sad is the wilderness way! How many the dangers we meet! Our hopes and our pleasure decay, And lie in the dust at our feet; Yet one joyous promise remains To cheer our faint hearts in the gloom: When ended life’s sorrows and pains, The angels will welcome us home. 2 How often we’re summoned to part With some cherished friend that we love! While grief sits supreme in the heart, What peace cometh down from above! They never will smile on us more While thro’ the bleak desert we roam, Yet safe on the evergreen shore, The angels will welcome us home. 3 ‘Tis only a little way o’er, This wearisome pilgrimage ends; There its trials and labors are gone, The sun in our heaven descends, And sweet is the promise of rest, And sweet is the meeting to come, For soon in the realms of the blest The angels will welcome us home. Topics: Christian Life and Experience Languages: English Tune Title: [How sad is the wilderness way]

Scatter the Sunbeams

Author: L. M. Tenney Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #47 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Scatter the sunbeams, send forth the light Refrain First Line: Scatter the sunbeams, the bright golden sunbeams Lyrics: 1 Scatter the sunbeams, send forth the light; Drive back the shadows of sorrow’s dark night; Show to the cheerless Jesus, the Way; Point to the regions of heavenly day. Refrain: Scatter the sunbeams, the bright golden sunbeams, Scatter the sunbeams, the sunbeams of love; Scatter the sunbeams, the bright golden sunbeams, Scatter the sunbeams, the sunbeams of love. 2 Scatter the sunbeams, cheer with thy smile; Bless other souls by a heart without guile; Strive by kind actions wand’rers to win Back from the bypaths of error and sin. [Refrain] 3 Scatter the sunbeams! hope beameth bright; Bathed in her forehead with radiant light; Shed forth that brightness where’er you go, Blessing and blessed your life’s journey thro’. [Refrain] Topics: Joy and Gladness Languages: English Tune Title: [Scatter the sunbeams, send forth the light]

Is Not This the Land of Beulah?

Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #48 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: I am dwelling on a mountain Refrain First Line: Is not this the land of Beulah Lyrics: 1 I am dwelling on a mountain, Where the golden sunlight gleams O’er a land whose wondrous beauty Far exceeds my fondest dreams; Where the air is pure, ethereal, Laden with the breath of flowers, That are blooming by the fountain, ’Neath the amaranthine bowers. Refrain: Is not this the land of Beulah? Blessed, blessed land of light; Where the flowers bloom forever, And the sun is always bright. 2 I can see far down the mountain, Where I wandered weary years, Often hindered in my journey, By the ghosts of doubt and fears; Broken vows and disappointments Thickly scattered all the way. Let them there; I’ve found my Saviour; He has been my strength and stay. [Refrain] 3 I am drinking at the fountain, Where I ever would abide; For I’ve tasted life’s pure river, And my soul is satisfied. There’s no thirst for earthly pleasures, Nor adornments rich and gay, For I’ve found a richer treasure, One that fadeth not away. [Refrain] 4 Oh! The cross has wondrous glory; Oft I’ve proved this to be true; When I’m in the way so narrow, I can see a pathway through; And how sweetly Jesus whispers, “Take the cross, thou need’st not fear; I have tried this way before thee, And the glory lingers near.” [Refrain] Topics: Land of Promise Languages: English Tune Title: [I am dwelling on a mountain]

Stand Up for Jesus

Author: Rev. Geo. Duffield Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #49 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Stand up! Stand up for Jesus Topics: Activity and Work Languages: English

Busy Workers

Author: Emma Pitt Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #50 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Oh, we are busy workers in the vineyard of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Oh, we are busy workers in the vineyard of the Lord; Our fruit will all be gathered by and by. The angels will come reaping for the storehouse up above; The angels will come reaping by and by, The angels will come reaping by and by. 2 How sweet will be the harvest when with Jesus we’ll sit down! How sweet will be the harvest by and by! When gathered in his garner all our golden fruit we see, The reapers will be singing by and by, The reapers will be singing by and by. 3 Whatever we are sowing, ‘tis the same we’ll also reap; We’ll hear our Saviour’s welcome by and by. Well done, ye faithful servants; enter now into my joy, Will be the Saviour’s welcome by and come, Will be the Saviour’s welcome by and come. Topics: Activity and Work Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, we are busy workers in the vineyard of the Lord]

Holy Spirit, Dwell with Me

Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #51 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School Refrain First Line: Fill thou me! Topics: Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: [Holy Spirit, dwell with me]

Life Abundantly

Author: Rev. J. M. Lyons Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #52 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: There is a living fountain Refrain First Line: Life abundant Lyrics: 1 There is a living fountain, ‘Tis flowing full and free, And all who drink its waters Have life abundantly. Refrain: Life, life, life abundantly From the fountain in the sky; Life, life in channels full and free, Ever flowing, never dry. 2 Our Saviour came from glory To bring to you and me, And all His true believers, This life abundantly. [Refrain] 3 Ho, every one that thirsteth! ‘Tis mercy’s voice to thee, To drink of living waters Abundant, pure and free. [Refrain] 4 O Jesus, Fount eternal, Accept the praise we give, And seal to us Thy waters, Unto eternal life. [Refrain] Topics: Blessing Languages: English Tune Title: [There is a living fountain]

Looking Unto Thee

Author: Mrs. R. N. Turner Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #53 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Upward, through the mists of morning Refrain First Line: Looking, looking unto Thee Lyrics: 1 Upward, through the mists of morning, Ere the day dawns clear and bright, All my thoughts to Thee are turning, Great Creator of the light. Refrain: Looking, looking unto Thee, God and Father over all; Let Thy light supremely bright, O’er my pathway fall. 2 When the heat of noontide quickens Hill and vale, and restless sea; In the brightness of Thy glory, I am still discerning Thee. [Refrain] 3 In the hush of night I know Thee, In the dim and silent place, While the all-prevailing shadows Gather darkly o’er its space. [Refrain] 4 Thee, at morning, noon or evening, Shining clear, and e’er so bright; Thee, my grateful soul discerneth, God of gods and Light of light. [Refrain] Topics: Looking unto Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [Upward, through the mists of morning]

We Shall Know as We are Known

Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #54 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: When we hear the music ringing Refrain First Line: Shall we know as we are known Lyrics: 1 When we hear the music ringing In the bright celestial dome, When sweet angel voices singing, Gladly bid us welcome home To the land of ancient story, Where the dwellers knows no care— In that land of light and glory, Shall we know each other there? Refrain: We shall know as we are known, Nevermore to walk alone, In the dawning of the morning, In the land of perfect day; We shall know each other better, When the mists have rolled away. 2 When the holy angels meet us, As we go to join their band, Shall we know the friends that greet us In the glorious happy land? Shall we see the same eyes shining On us as in days of yore? Shall we feel the same arms twining Fondly round us, as before? [Refrain] 3 Yes, my earth-worn soul rejoices, And my weary heart grows light; For the sweet immortal voices, And th’angelic faces bright, That shall sing with us the story Of redemption ‘round the throne, Are with us the heirs of glory, And we’ll know as we are known. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [When we hear the music ringing]

Soul, Let Him In

Author: E. A. Hoffman Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #55 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: Christ is standing at the door Refrain First Line: Soul, let Him in! Lyrics: 1 Christ is standing at the door, Soul, let Him in! Knocking, knocking evermore, Soul, let Him in! He has come in love to thee, And he waits, how tenderly! From thy sin to set thee free, Soul, let Him in! 2 He has come from heav’n above, Soul, let Him in! He is pleading for thy love, Soul, let Him in! Worldling, from all idols part, Yield to Christ thy restless heart; He will peace to thee impart, Soul, let Him in! 3 Do no turn thy Lord away, Soul, let Him in! Oh, accept His grace today, Soul, let Him in! Should He never call again, And thou at the last remain Lost, for ever lost—what then? Soul, let Him in! Topics: Coming to Christ; Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [Christ is standing at the door]

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