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His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Author: Civilla D. Martin, 1868-1949 Appears in 108 hymnals Topics: Hymns for Informal Occasions First Line: Why should I feel discouraged Lyrics: 1 Why should I feel discouraged, Why should the shadows come, Why should my heart be lonely And long for heav'n and home, When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is he: His eye is on the sparrow, And I know he watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, And I know he watches me. 2 "Let not your heart be troubled," His tender word I hear, And resting on his goodness, I lose my doubts and fears; Tho' by the path he leadeth But one step I may see: His eye is on the sparrow, And I know he watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, And I know he watches me. 3 Whenever I am tempted, Whenever clouds arise, When songs give place to sighing, When hope within me dies, I draw the closer to him, From care he sets me free; His eye is on the sparrow, And I know he watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, And I know he watches me. Amen. Scripture: Matthew 40:29 Used With Tune: [Why should I feel discouraged]

Conquering Now and Still to Conquer

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Appears in 115 hymnals Topics: Hymns for Informal Occasions Refrain First Line: Not to the strong is the battle Lyrics: 1 Conquering now and still to conquer, Rideth a King in his might, Leading the host of all the faithful Into the midst of the fight; See them with courage advancing, Clad in their brilliant array, Shouting the name of their Leader, Hear them exultingly say: Refrain: Not to the strong is the battle, Not to the swift is the race, Yet to the true and the faithful Vict’ry is promised through grace. 2 Conquering now and still to conquer, Who is this wonderful King? Whence are the armies which He leadeth, While of His glory they sing? He is our Lord and Redeemer, Saviour and Monarch divine; They are the stars that forever Bright in His kingdom shall shine. [Refrain] 3 Conquering now and still to conquer, Jesus, thou Ruler of all, Thrones and their scepters all shall perish, Crowns and their splendor shall fall; Yet shall the armies Thou leadest, Faithful and true to the last, Find in thy mansions eternal Rest, when their warfare is past. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 6:2 Used With Tune: [Conquering now and still to conquer]

Sound the Battle Cry

Author: William F. Sherwin Appears in 257 hymnals Topics: Hymns for Informal Occasions First Line: Sound the battle cry! Refrain First Line: Rouse, then, soldiers! Lyrics: 1 Sound the battle cry! See! the foe is nigh! Raise the standard high For the Lord: Gird your armor on, Stand firm ev'ry one; Rest your cause upon His holy Word. Refrain: Rouse, then, soldiers! Rally round the banner! Ready, steady, Pass the word along; Onward, forward, Shout aloud, hosanna! Christ is Captain Of the mighty throng! 2 Strong to meet the foe, Marching on we go, While our cause we know, Must prevail; Shield and benner right, Gleaming in the light, Battling for the right We ne'er can fail. [Refrain] 3 O Thou God of all, Hear us when we call, Help us one and all By Thy grace; When the battle's done, And the vict'ry won, May we wear the crown Before Thy face. [Refrain] Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 59:19 Used With Tune: [Sound the battle cry]

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Appears in 661 hymnals Topics: Hymns for Informal Occasions First Line: What a fellowship, what a joy divine Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning Lyrics: 1 What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms. 2 Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms; Oh, how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms. [Refrain] 3 What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms. [Refrain] Amen. Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27 Used With Tune: [What a fellowship, what a joy divine]

My Anchor Holds

Author: W. C. Martin Appears in 127 hymnals Topics: Hymns for Informal Occasions First Line: Though the angry surges roll Refrain First Line: And it holds, my anchor holds Lyrics: 1 Though the angry surges roll On my tempest-driven soul, I am peaceful, for I know, Wildly tho' the winds may blow, I’ve an anchor safe and sure, That can evermore endure. Chorus: And it holds, my anchor holds; Blow your wildest, then, O gale, On my bark so small and frail; I shall never, never fail. For my anchor holds, my anchor holds. 2 Mighty tides about me sweep, Perils lurk within the deep, Angry clouds o’ershade the sky, And the tempest rises high; Still I stand the tempest’s shock, For my anchor grips the Rock. [Refrain] 3 I can feel the anchor fast As I meet each sudden blast, And the cable, though unseen, Bears the heavy strain between, Through the storm I safely ride, Till the turning of the tide. 4 Troubles almost whelm the soul; Griefs like billows o’er me roll; Tempters seek to lure astray, Storms obscure the light of day, But in Christ I can be bold, I’ve an anchor that shall hold. [Refrain] Amen. Scripture: Hebrews 6:19 Used With Tune: [Though the angry surges roll]

Bring Them In

Author: Alexcenah Thomas Appears in 382 hymnals Topics: Hymns for Informal Occasions First Line: Hark! 'tis the Shepherd's voice I hear Refrain First Line: Bring them in, bring them in Lyrics: 1 Hark! 'tis the Shepherd's voice I hear, Out in the desert dark and drear, Calling the sheep who've gone astray Far from the Shepherd's fold away. Refrain: Bring them in, bring them in, Bring them in from the fields of sin; Bring them in, bring them in, Bring the wand'ring ones to Jesus. 2 Who'll go and help this Shepherd kind, Help him the wand'ring ones to find? Who'll bring the lost ones to the fold, Where they'll be sheltered from the cold? [Refrain] 3 Out in the desert hear their cry, Out on the mountains wild and high; Hark! 'tis the Master speaks to thee, "Go find my sheep where'er they be." [Refrain] Amen. Scripture: Matthew 18:11 Used With Tune: [Hark! 'tis the Shepherd's voice I hear]

To God Be the Glory

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 238 hymnals Topics: Hymns for Informal Occasions First Line: To God be the glory, great things he hath done! 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 life-gate, that we may go in. Refrain: 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 ev'ry believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus forgiveness receives. [Refrain] 3 Great things he hath taught us, great things he hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [Refrain] Amen. Scripture: Acts 4:21 Used With Tune: [To God be the glory, great things he hath done]

When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder

Author: James M. Black Appears in 473 hymnals Topics: Hymns for Informal Occasions First Line: When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more Lyrics: 1 When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more, And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair; When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore, And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there. Refrain: When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is call'd up yonder, When the roll is call'd up yonder I'll be there. 2 On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise, And the glory of His resurrection share; When His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies, And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there. [Refrain] 3 Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun, Let us talk of all his wondrous love and care; Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done, And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there. [Refrain] Amen. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Used With Tune: [When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more]

Work, For the Night Is Coming

Author: Anna L. Coghill, 1861 Appears in 1,214 hymnals Topics: Hymns for Informal Occasions Lyrics: 1 Work, for the night is coming; Work through the morning hours; Work while the dew is sparkling; Work 'mid springing flowers; Work while the day grows brighter, Under the glowing sun; Work for the night is coming, When man's work is done. 2 Work for the night is coming, Work through the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest comes sure and soon; Give ev'ry flying minute Something to keep in store; Work for the night is coming, When man works no more. 3 Work for the night is coming, Under the sunset skies, While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies; Work till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more; Work while the night is dark'ning, When man's work is o'er. Amen. Scripture: John 9:4 Used With Tune: [Work, for the night is coming]

'Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Author: Louisa M. R. Stead Appears in 454 hymnals Topics: Hymns for Informal Occasions Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! Lyrics: 1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take him at his Word; Just to rest upon his promise; Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord." Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him; How I've prov'd him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more! 2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to trust His cleansing blood; Just in simple faith to plunge me 'Neath the healing cleansing flood! [Refrain] 3 Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, Just from sin and self to cease; Just from Jesus simply taking Life and rest, and joy and peace. [Refrain] 4 I'm so glad I learn'd to trust thee, Precious Jesus, Saviour, Friend; And I know that thou art with me, Wilt be with me to the end. [Refrain} Scripture: Galatians 2:20 Used With Tune: ['Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus]