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Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 455 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, sinners, to the gospel feast; Let every soul be Jesus' guest; Ye need not one be left behind, For God hath bidden all mankind. 2 Sent by my Lord, on you I call; The invitation is to all; Come, all the world! come, sinner, thou! All things in Christ are ready now. 3 Come, all ye souls by sin oppressed, Ye restless wanderers after rest; Ye poor, and maimed, and halt, and blind, In Christ a hearty welcome find. 4 My message as from God receive; Ye all may come to Christ and live; O let His love your hearts constrain, Nor suffer Him to die in vain. 5 See Him set forth before your eyes, That precious, bleeding sacrifice! His offered benefits embrace, And freely now be saved by grace! Topics: The Christian Life Call to Discipleship; Invitation Scripture: Luke 12:16-24 Used With Tune: HEBRON

Though Your Sins Be As Scarlet

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: Irregular Appears in 248 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they be red like crimson, They shall be as wool; Though your sins be as scarlet, Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow, They shall be as white as snow. 2 Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! He is of great compassion, And of wondrous love; Hear the voice that entreats you, Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! O return ye unto God! 3 He’ll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more; He’ll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more; "Look unto Me, ye people," Saith the Lord your God; He’ll forgive your transgressions, He’ll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more, And remember them no more. Topics: The Christian Life Repentance and Forgiveness; Consecration Scripture: John 6:37 Used With Tune: CLEANSING

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Author: William Walford, 1772-1850 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,307 hymnals First Line: Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! Lyrics: 1 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! That calls me from a world of care, And bids me at my Father's throne Make all my wants and wishes known; In seasons of distress and grief, My soul has often found relief, And oft escaped the tempter's snare, By thy return, sweet hour of prayer! 2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! Thy wings shall my petition bear To Him whose truth and faithfulness Engage the waiting soul to bless; And since He bids me seek His face, Believe His Word and trust His grace, I'll cast on Him my every care, And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer! 3 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! May I thy consolation share, Till from Mount Pisgah's lofty height, I view my home and take my flight; This robe of flesh I'll drop and rise To seize the everlasting prize; And shout, while passing through the air, Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer! Topics: The Christian Life Prayer and Intercession; Prayer Scripture: Acts 3:1 Used With Tune: SWEET HOUR

I Love the Lord; He Heard My Cries

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 195 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I love the Lord; He heard my cries, And pitied every groan; Long as I live, when troubles rise I'll hasten to His throne. 2 I love the Lord; He bowed His ear, And chased my grief away; O let my heart no more despair While I have breath to pray. 3 The Lord beheld me sore distressed; He bade my pains remove; Return, my soul, to God, thy rest, For thou hast known His love. Topics: The Christian Life Prayer and Intercession; Prayer Scripture: Psalm 31:23 Used With Tune: MANOAH

We Have Heard the Joyful Sound (Jesus Saves!)

Author: Priscilla Owens, 1829-1907 Meter: 7.3.7.3.7.7.7.3 Appears in 530 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 every 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 through 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: The Christian Life Salvation; Joy; Salvation Scripture: Psalm 96:2-3 Used With Tune: JESUS SAVES

What Can Wash Away My Sin (Nothing but the Blood)

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 7.8.7.8 with refrain Appears in 510 hymnals First Line: What can wash away my sin? Refrain First Line: Oh! precious is the flow Lyrics: 1 What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Refrain: Oh! precious is the flow That makes me white as snow; No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 2 For my pardon this I see, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; For my cleansing this my plea, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] 3 Nothing can for sin atone, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; Naught of good that I have done, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] 4 This is all my hope and peace, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; This is all my righteousness, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Salvation; Atonement; Evangelism Scripture: Hebrews 9:22 Used With Tune: PLAINFIELD

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,216 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, O let me from this day Be wholly Thine! 2 May Thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart, My zeal inspire; As Thou hast died for me, O may my love to Thee Pure, warm, and changeless be, A living fire! 3 While life's dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, Be Thou my guide; Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrow's tears away, Nor let me ever stray From Thee aside. 4 When ends life's transient dream, When death's cold, sullen stream Shall o'er me roll; Blest Savior, then, in love, Fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, A ransomed soul! Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Assurance; Faith; Prayer Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Used With Tune: OLIVET

On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand

Author: Samuel Stennett, 1727-1795 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,345 hymnals Refrain First Line: I am bound for the promised land Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, And cast a wishful eye To Canaan's fair and happy land, Where my possessions lie. Refrain: I am bound for the promised land, I am bound for the promised land; O who will come and go with me? I am bound for the promised land. 2 All o'er those wide extended plains Shines one eternal day; There God the Son forever reigns And scatters night away. [Refrain] 3 No chilling winds or poisonous breath Can reach that healthful shore; Sickness and sorrow, pain and death Are felt and feared no more. [Refrain] 4 When I shall reach that happy place, And be forever blest? When shall I see my Father's face, And in His bosom rest? [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal; Ascription; Heaven; Thanksgiving Used With Tune: PROMISED LAND

Jesus, Great Shepherd of the Sheep

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 136 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, great Shepherd of the sheep, To Thee for help we fly; Thy little flock in safety keep, For O, the wolf is nigh! 2 He comes, of hellish malice full, To scatter, tear, and slay; He seizes every struggling soul As his own lawful prey. 3 Us into Thy protection take, And gather with Thine arm; Unless the fold we first forsake, The wolf can never harm. 4 We laugh to scorn his cruel power While by our Shepherd's side; The sheep he never can devour Unless he first divide. 5 O do not suffer him to part The souls that here agree; But make us of one mind and heart, And keep us one in Thee. 6 Together let us sweetly live, Together let us die, And each a starry crown receive, And reign above the sky. Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Prayer and Intercession; Jesus Shepherd Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: ARLINGTON

Am I a Soldier of the Cross

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,947 hymnals First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb, And shall I fear to own His cause, Or blush to speak His name? 2 Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize, Or sailed through blood seas? 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God? 4 Sure I must fight if I would reign: Increase my courage, Lord; I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy word. 5 Thy saints in all this glorious war Shall conquer, though they die, They see the triumph from afar, By faith they bring it nigh. 6 When that illustrious day shall rise, And all Thy armies shine In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be Thine. Topics: The Christian Life Loyalty and Courage; Conflict; Victory Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Used With Tune: ARLINGTON