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Now Thank We All Our God

Author: Martin Rinkart, 1586-1649; Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 Appears in 698 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God With heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom His world rejoices; Who, from our mother's arms, Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours today. 2 We know our bounteous God, Will all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts His blessed peace will cheer us; And keeps us by His grace, And guides us when perplexed, He frees us from all ills In this world and the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given, The Son, Who rose and lives, And sits in highest heaven, Our God, eternal is Whom earth and heaven adore; Now we by grace are His And shall be evermore. Used With Tune: NUN DANKET

How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Appears in 1,662 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds, In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary rest. 3 Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought; But when I see Thee as Thou art, I'll praise Thee as I ought. 4 Till then, I would Thy love proclaim With ev'ry fleeting breath; And may the music of Thy name Refresh my soul in death. Topics: Jesús Used With Tune: [How sweet the name of Jesus sounds]

He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Tho't!

Author: Joseph P. Gilmore, 1834-1918 Appears in 1,305 hymnals Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, He leadeth me Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me, O blessed tho't! O words with heav'nly comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me! Refrain: He leadeth me, He leadeth me, By His own hand He leadeth me: His faithful foll'wer I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me. 2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, By waters still, o'er troubled sea, Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me! [Refrain] 3 Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine, Nor ever murmur nor repine, Content, whatever lot I see, Since 'tis Thy hand that leadeth me! [Refrain] 4 And when my task on earth is done, When, by Thy grace, the vict'ry's won, E'en death's cold wave I will not flee, Since God thro' Jordan leadeth me! [Refrain] Topics: Guidance Used With Tune: [He leadeth me, O blessed tho't!]

'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Author: Louis M. R. Stead, 19th Century Appears in 443 hymnals 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 proved 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 learned to trust Thee, Precious Jesus, Saviour, Friend; And I know that Thou art with me, Wilt be with me to the end. [Refrain] Topics: Trust Used With Tune: ['Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus]

I'm Happy With Jesus Alone

Author: Charles P. Jones Appears in 66 hymnals First Line: There's nothing so precious as Jesus to me Lyrics: 1 There's nothing so precious as Jesus to me; Let earth with its treasures be gone; I'm rich as can be when my Saviour I see; I'm happy with Jesus alone. Refrain: I'm happy with Jesus alone, I'm happy with Jesus alone; Tho' poor and deserted, thank God, I can say I'm happy with Jesus alone. 2 When sinful and doom'd to a life of despair, No light on my pathway to shine, 'Twas Jesus who found me and made me an heir To mansions of glory divine. [Refrain] 3 When nothing but death for my ransom could pay, And make me accepted with God, 'Twas Jesus who freely Himself made a prey And ransom'd my soul with His blood. [Refrain] 4 'Twas Jesus who call'd me and show'd me the way To peace upon earth and in heav'n; 'Tis Jesus who teaches me daily to pray And walk in the light He has giv'n. [Refrain] 5 Should father and mother forsake me below, My bed upon earth be a stone, I'll cling to my Saviour, He loves me I know, I'm happy with Jesus alone. [Refrain] Topics: Determination; Jesús; Joy Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7 Used With Tune: [There's nothing so precious as Jesus to me]

Holy, Holy, Holy

Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Appears in 1,687 hymnals First Line: Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Lyrics: 1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and Mighty! God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity! 2 Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, Which wert and art, and evermore shalt be. 3 Holy, Holy, Holy! Tho' the darkness hide Thee, Tho' the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see, Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee Perfect in power, in love, and purity. 4 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea, Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and Mighty! God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity! Topics: Adoration; Opening; Processional Used With Tune: NICAEA

God Be with You

Author: Jeremiah E. Rankin, 1828-1904 Appears in 1,207 hymnals First Line: God be with you till we meet again Refrain First Line: Till we meet, till we meet Lyrics: 1 God be with you till we meet again, By His counsels guide, uphold you, With His sheep securely fold you– God be with you till we meet again. Refrain: Till we meet, till we meet, Till we meet at Jesus’ feet, Till we meet, till we meet– God be with you till we meet again. 2 God be with you till we meet again, ’Neath His wings protecting hide you, Daily manna still provide you– God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] 3 God be with you till we meet again, When life’s perils thick confound you, Put His arms unfailing round you– God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] 4 God be with you till we meet again, Keep love’s banner floating o’er you; Smite death’s threat'ning wave before you– God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] Used With Tune: FAREWELL

The "Good News" Must be Told

Author: Rev. Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: The story of redeeming love Refrain First Line: That sweet, old story must be told Lyrics: 1 The story of redeeming love More precious is than gold, And on thro’ all the years of time The “good news” must be told. Refrain: That sweet, old story must be told, The Gospel story must be told, The story strange and true, So old and ever new, The sweet, old story must be told. 2 It is a story strangely sweet, That never groweth old, And to the aged and the young The “good news” must be told. [Refrain] 3 O yes! our lips must honor Him, His love must be extolled, His grace to men must be made known, The “good news” must be told. [Refrain] 4 To those who long for heav’nly peace, To wand’rers from the fold, To all who thirst for righteousness The “good news” must be told. [Refrain] Topics: Missions Used With Tune: [The story of redeeming love]

The Harvest is Past

Author: Charles P. Jones Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: O how sad to have lived as did Israel of old Refrain First Line: The harvest is past, the summer is ended Lyrics: 1 O how sad to have lived as did Israel of old, In a land where Jehovah is known, With His good word to guide us to glories untold, And make us bright heirs to a throne, And still to neglect His way to pursue, And drive His good Spirit away; Yes, stubbornly fail His commandments to do, Till we, too, like Israel shall say: Refrain: The harvest is past, the summer is ended, And we are not saved, The harvest is past, the summer is ended, And we are not saved. 2 Brother, what shall we say when the Lord shall withdraw, And seek us in mercy no more? When His good Spirit, griev'd that we love not His law, Shall no longer knock at the door? Oh, what shall we plead! oh, how shall we do When Mercy and Truth shall depart? Twere vain then to rise and the Lord to pursue; Oh, list to that desolate heart: [Refrain] 3 When at last we shall see that the Bible is true, And we have rejected its light, Oh, tell me, dear brother, what then shall we do, When Judgment is rolling in sight? When Nineveh stands with Sodom of old, Condemning the men of this day, When those who lived godly shall enter the fold, Oh, brother, what then shall we say: [Refrain] 4 O how sad to look back on the deeds we have done; On the words of unkindness we've said, On the vows yet unkept, and the privilege gone, Before us eternity dread! How sad then to meet the Saviour we scorn In order to walk with the world! Oh, then shall we wish we had never been born, As downward to death we are hurled! [Refrain] Topics: Invitation; Judgment; Warning Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20 Used With Tune: [O how sad to have lived as did Israel of old]

A Building Not Made With Hands

Author: Sallie M. Rather Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: They tell me there's a home on high Refrain First Line: Lord keep me day by day Lyrics: 1 They tell me there's a home on high, 'Tis in fair Beaulah land; A home so far beyond the sky, Tis a building not made with hands. Refrain: Lord keep me day by day, In the pure and perfect way; I want to live some day In a building not made with hands. 2 They say the joy can ne'er be told Of saint and angel bands; They say the streets are paved with gold, In the city not made with hands. [Refrain] 3 I have some kindred gone before, Around God's throne they stand; I'm told they'll dwell for evermore In a building not made with hands. [Refrain] 4 Be sure your sins are now forgiven, And for Christ take a stand; Be sure you have your name in heaven, And a building not made with hands. [Refrain] Topics: Heaven; Promise Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1 Used With Tune: [They tell me there's a home on high]