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Softly and Tenderly

Author: W. L. T. Appears in 870 hymnals First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me; See, on the portals He's waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me. Chorus: Come home, come home, Ye who are weary, come home; Earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling, O sinner, come home! 2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading. Pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not His mercies, Mercies for you and for me? [Chorus] 3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing, Passing from you and from me; Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming, Coming for you and for me. [Chorus] 4 Oh! for the wonderful love He has promised, Promised for you and for me; Tho' we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon, Pardon for you and for me. [Chorus] Topics: Invitation Used With Tune: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]

Jesus Saves

Author: Priscilla J. Owens Appears in 528 hymnals First Line: We have heard the joyful sound Lyrics: 1 We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Spread the tidings all around: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Bear the news to ev'ry land, Climb the steeps and cross the waves; Onward! - 'tis our Lord's command; Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 2 Waft it on the rolling tide; Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Tell to sinners far and wide: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Sing, ye islands of the sea; Echo back, ye ocean caves; Earth shall keep her jubilee: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 3 Sing above the battle strife, Jesus saves! Jesus saves! By His death and endless life, Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Sing it softly thro' the gloom, When the heart for mercy craves; Sing in triumph o'er the tomb, - Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 4 Give the winds a mighty voice, Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Let the nations now rejoice, - Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Shout salvation full and free; Highest hills and deepest caves; This our song of victory, - Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Topics: Evangelism; Jesus; Missionary Used With Tune: [We have heard the joyful song]

Shall We Gather At the River?

Author: R. L. Appears in 753 hymnals First Line: Shall we gather at the river Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angel feet have trod; With its crystal tide forever Flowing by the throne of God? Chorus: Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river, Gather with the saints at the river That flows by the throne of God. 2 On the bosom of the river, Where the Savior-King we own, We shall meet, and sorrow never, 'Neath the glory of the throne. [Chorus] 3 Ere we reach the shining river, Lay we ev'ry burden down; Grace our spirits will deliver, And provide a robe and crown. [Chorus] 4 Soon we'll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace. [Chorus] Topics: Assurance; Heaven Used With Tune: [Shall we gather at the river]

The Old Rugged Cross

Author: Rev. G. B. Appears in 352 hymnals First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Lyrics: 1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suff'ring and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. Chorus: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown. 2 Oh, that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, Has a wondrous attraction for me, For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above, To bear it to dark Calvary. [Chorus] 3 In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, A wondrous beauty I see; For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. [Chorus] 4 To that old rugged cross I will ever be true, Its shame and reproach gladly bear; Then He'll call me some day to my home far away, Where His glory forever I'll share. [Chorus] Topics: Atonement; Cross; Solos Used With Tune: [On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross]

Jesus Is Calling

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 457 hymnals First Line: Jesus is tenderly calling thee home Refrain First Line: Calling today Lyrics: 1 Jesus is tenderly calling thee home - Calling today, calling today; Why from the sunshine of love wilt thou roam Farther and farther away? Refrain: Calling today, Calling today, Jesus is calling, is tenderly calling today. 2 Jesus is calling the weary to rest - Calling today, calling today; Bring Him thy burden and thou shalt be blest; He will not turn thee away. [Chorus] 3 Jesus is waiting; O come to Him now - Waiting today, waiting today; Come with thy sins; at His feet lowly bow; Come, and no longer delay. [Refrain] 4 Jesus is pleading; O list to His voice: Hear Him today, hear Him today; They who believe on His name shall rejoice; Quickly arise and away. [Refrain] Topics: Invitation Used With Tune: [Jesus is tenderly calling thee home]

Love Lifted Me

Author: James Rowe Appears in 272 hymnals First Line: I was sinking deep in sin Refrain First Line: Love lifted me! Lyrics: 1 I was sinking deep in sin, Far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, Sinking to rise no more; But the Master of the sea Heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me, Now safe am I. Chorus: Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me! 2 All my heart to Him I give, Ever to Him I’ll cling, In His blessed presence live, Ever His praises sing. Love so mighty and so true Merits my soul’s best songs; Faithful, loving service, too, To Him belongs. [Chorus] 3 Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves; He will lift you by His love Out of the angry waves. He’s the Master of the sea, Billows His will obey; He your Savior wants to be - Be saved today. [Chorus] Topics: Love Used With Tune: [I was sinking deep in sin]

I'll Be a Sunbeam

Author: Nellie Talbot Appears in 121 hymnals First Line: Jesus wants me for a sunbeam Refrain First Line: A sunbeam, a sunbeam Lyrics: 1 Jesus wants me for a sunbeam, To shine for Him each day; In ev'ry way try to please Him, At home, at school, at play. Chorus: A sunbeam, a sunbeam, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam; A sunbeam, a sunbeam, I'll be a sunbeam for Him. 2 Jesus wants me to be loving, And kind to all I see; Showing how pleasant and happy His little one can be. [Chorus] 3 I will ask Jesus to help me To keep my heart from sin, Ever reflecting His goodness, And always shine for Him. [Chorus] 4 I'll be a sunbeam for Jesus; I can if I but try; Serving Him moment by moment, Then live with Him on high. [Chorus] Topics: Children Used With Tune: [Jesus wants me for a sunbeam]

All the Way My Savior Leads Me

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 323 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All the way my Savior leads me; What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercy Who thro' life has been my Guide? Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell! For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well; For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well. 2 All the way my Savior leads me, Cheers each winding path I tread, Gives me grace for ev'ry trial, Feeds me with the living bread. Though my weary steps may falter, And my soul athirst may be, Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see; Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see. 3 All the way my Savior leads me; Oh, the fullness of His love! Perfect rest to me is promised In my Father’s house above; When my spirit, clothed immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day, This my song thro' endless ages: Jesus led me all the way; This my song through endless ages; Jesus led me all the way. Topics: Faith; Funeral; Guidance; Savior Used With Tune: [All the way my Savior leads me]

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Appears in 1,805 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the Cross of Jesus Going on before! Christ, the royal Master Leads against the foe; Forward into battle, See, His banners go! Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before! 2 At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; On, then, Christian soldiers, On to victory! Hell's foundations quiver At the shout of praise; Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise! [Refrain] 3 Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod; We are not divided; All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. [Refrain] 4 Onward, then, ye people, Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song; Glory, laud, and honor, Unto Christ the King: This thro' countless ages Men and angels sing. [Refrain] Topics: Activity; Church; Conflict; Loyalty; Processionals; Youth Used With Tune: [Onward, Christian soldiers]

Loyalty to Christ

Author: Dr. E. T. Cassel Appears in 142 hymnals First Line: From over hill and plain Refrain First Line: On to victory! Lyrics: 1 From over hill and plain There comes the signal strain, ‘Tis loyalty, loyalty, loyalty to Christ; Its music rolls along, The hills take up the song, Of loyalty, loyalty, Yes, loyalty to Christ. Chorus: “On to victory! On to victory!” Cries our great Commander; “On!” We’ll move at His command, We’ll soon possess the land, Thro’ loyalty, loyalty, Yes, loyalty to Christ. 2 O hear, ye brave, the sound That moves the earth around, ‘Tis loyalty, loyalty, loyalty to Christ; Arise to dare and do, Ring out the watchword true, Of loyalty, loyalty, Yes, loyalty to Christ. [Chorus] 3 Come, join our loyal throng, We’ll rout the giant wrong, ‘Tis loyalty, loyalty, loyalty to Christ; Where Satan’s banners float, We’ll send this bugle note, Of loyalty, loyalty, Yes, loyalty to Christ. [Chorus] 4 The strength of youth we lay At Jesus’ feet today, ‘Tis loyalty, loyalty, loyalty to Christ; His gospel we’ll proclaim, Thro’out the world’s domain, Of loyalty, loyalty, Yes, loyalty to Christ. [Chorus] Topics: Activity; Christ; Conflict Used With Tune: [From over hill and plain]