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Joy and praise

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: LL1881 #13 (1881) First Line: There's a song of joy and praise Refrain First Line: Heavenly anthem, heavenly anthem Lyrics: 1 There's a song of joy and praise, In the shining courts above, Which the ransom'd ever raise, For redeeming grace and love. Chorus: Heavenly anthem, heavenly anthem, Sung by ransom'd souls above, Loud the chorus, Loud the chorus, Unto Jesus and His love. 2 Heavenly music, heavenly music, Sung by ransom'd souls above, Loud the chorus, loud the chorus, Unto Jesus and His love. [Chorus] 3 Day and night they sweetly sing, Glad hosannas unto God, Hallelujahs to the King, Who has bought them with His blood. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a song of joy and praise]

Come home, my child, to-day

Author: Eliza M. Sherman Hymnal: LL1881 #14 (1881) First Line: Long I've wander'd from the Master Refrain First Line: Like a strain of heav'nly music Lyrics: 1 Long I've wander'd from the Master, O'er the mountains far away, But I hear his sweet voice calling, Weary child, come home to-day. Refrain: Like a strain of heav'nly music, From the land of endless day, Comes that low, sweet voice entreating, Come, my child, come home to-day. 2 Father, I am coming, coming, Thy dear face I almost see; Blessed tho't that tho' I wander'd, Thou didst still remember me. [Refrain] 3 Father, tho' I am unworthy, E'en to speak a name so sweet, Bowing down in humble rev'rence, I would worship at thy feet. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Long I've wander'd from the Master]

Ring, Joy-bells, ring!

Author: Mrs. Mary E. Kail Hymnal: LL1881 #15 (1881) First Line: Morn is breaking o'er the hills Refrain First Line: Ring, Ring, joybells ring! Lyrics: 1 Morn is breaking o'er the hills, Sweetly sing the little rills 'Tis the blessed Sabbath day, We'll to Sabbath School away. Chorus: Ring, Ring, joybells ring! Little brooklets sweetly sing; Echo softly hill and dale, Echo, echo, smiling vale. 2 All around the sky is bright, Fill'd with waves of golden light; Flow'rs unfold their petals fair, Birds are chanting in the air. [Chorus] 3 Oh! how thankful we should be For the beauty we can see: For the friends we love so dear, For a Saviour ever near. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Morn is breaking o'er the hills]

Take up the cross

Author: Rev. E. A. Hoffman Hymnal: LL1881 #16 (1881) First Line: They who would be my disciples Refrain First Line: Then patiently bear the cross Lyrics: 1 They who would be my disciples, Must patiently bear the cross, Leaving the world behind them, Counting it all but dross. Chorus: Then patiently bear the cross, Thou soon shalt lay it down, And wear, among the ransom'd, A shining golden crown. 2 They who would share in my glory, Must follow where'er I go, Bearing with joy the burdens, Laid on them here below. [Chorus] 3 They who would enter yon portal, Where cometh no stain or dross, Must walk in the way of denial, And cheerfully bear the cross. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [They who would be my disciples]

Oh! 'tis wonderful

Author: E. A. Barnes Hymnal: LL1881 #17 (1881) First Line: In the Gospel's sweet old story Refrain First Line: Oh, 'tis wonderful, wonderful Lyrics: 1 In the Gospel's sweet old story, Lo! I read its golden theme, How the Prince of life and glory, Came to suffer and redeem. Refrain: Oh, 'tis wonderful, wonderful, Yes, 'tis wonderful wonderful! Oh, 'tis wonderful, wonderful, The story of his love. 2 Sin its secret work was plying, Adding guilt with ev'ry day, Till I read that Christ in dying, Died to take my guilt away. [Refrain] 3 To his love I was a stranger, To his call I gave no heed, Till at last I saw my danger, Found the friend I stood in need. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [In the Gospel's sweet old story]

Open the beautiful gates

Author: Arthur W. French Hymnal: LL1881 #18 (1881) First Line: There is a beautiful story Lyrics: 1 There is a beautiful story, That when earth's pilgrims get home, To the bright mansions in glory, No more to wander or roam; Be they so humble or lowly, Yet a sweet welcome awaits, This the grand song of the holy, Open the beautiful gates, This the grand song of the holy, Open the beautiful gates. Chorus: Open the beautiful gates, Here is a wand'rer that waits, Weary and cold, Out of the fold, Open the beautiful gates. 2 Lov'd ones are leaving us ever, Fading from you and from me, And the dear faces we never, Here in this earth-borne shall see; Heaven's bright sunlight is falling, Over the lov'd one that waits, Angelic voices still calling, Open the beautiful gates, Angelic voices still calling, Open the beautiful gates. [Chorus] 3 Wearily here we now wander, Over the troublesome way, Looking with glad eyes up yonder, To that fair realm of bright day; Keeping the sweetest foreknowing, Of all the bliss that awaits, Hearing this song in our going, Open the beautiful gates, Hearing this song in our going, Open the beautiful gates. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There is a beautiful story]

Walking the sea

Author: J. P. Ellis Hymnal: LL1881 #20 (1881) First Line: There's a light on the dark and surging deep Lyrics: 1 There's a light on the dark and surging deep, That shines when the loud winds roar; And the form of the Friend who does not sleep, Comes on from the other shore, Walking the sea, to you and to me; Keeping the light of us, e'er to befriend. Ever in sight of us, succor to lead, Walking the sea, Walking the sea. 2 There's a light in the depths of surging life. That shineth forever more; And the Friend who would stay all sin and strife, Is here from the other shore, Walking life's sea, to you and to me; Walking so carefully, seeking to find Ever so pray'fully, earnest and kind, Walking the sea, Waling the sea. 3 There's a light in the depths of Christian hearts That gleams on the crown before; And the Saviour, whose love a bliss imparts, Attends to the other shore, Walking life's sea, with you and with me; Keeping in reach of us, watching for all. Caring for each of us, lest we should fall, Walking the sea, Walking the sea. Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a light on the dark and surging deep]

Gone to heaven

Hymnal: LL1881 #22 (1881) First Line: Why lament the Christian dying? Refrain First Line: We'll meet again, by and by! Lyrics: 1 Why lament the Christian dying? Why indulge in tears or gloom? Calmly on the Lord relying He can greet the opening tomb. Refrain: We'll meet again, by and by! We'll meet again, by and by; In the realms of endless glory We shall meet, yes, by and by. 2 Scenes seraphic, high and glorious, Now forbid his longer stay; See him rise, o'er death victorious! Angels beckon him away. [Refrain] 3 Hark! the golden harps are ringing! Sounds unearthly fill his ear; Millions now in heaven singing, Greet his joyful entrance there. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Why lament the Christian dying?]

Striving to enter in

Author: Eden R. Latta Hymnal: LL1881 #23 (1881) First Line: Striving to follow Jesus Refrain First Line: Striving, striving Lyrics: 1 Striving to follow Jesus, Even as He hath said; Keeping the narrow pathway; Going where He hath led! Refrain: Striving, Striving, Striving a crown to win; Striving, striving, striving to enter in. 2 Striving to follow Jesus, Even thro' good and ill; Heeding his precious counsels, Doing his holy will. [Refrain] 3 Striving to follow Jesus, Even with willing feet; Feeling his blessed guidance, Hearing his voice so sweet. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Striving to follow Jesus]

Tidings of grace

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: LL1881 #24 (1881) First Line: Sing to the Lord for the gospel's joyful sound Refrain First Line: Raise a grateful anthem! Lyrics: 1 Sing to the Lord for the gospel's joyful sound, Sing to the Father, whose mercies abound, Sing to the Son, who has brought to the race, News of redemption, glad tidings of grace. Chorus: Raise a grateful anthem! Raise a grateful anthem, For the gospel's joyful sound. Raise a grateful anthem! Raise a grateful anthem, Sing a glad hosanna for the vict'ry over sin. 2 Shout unto God for the triumph over sin. Trust in the Lamb, and the victory win, Come to the fountain, and wash in the blood, Shed for the guilty, a soul-cleansing flood. [Chorus] 3 Praise to the Father for pardon thro' His Son, Thanks be to Christ for the deeds he has done, Praise to the Spirit, sent down from above, Working in us in the infinite love. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Sing to the Lord for the gospel's joyful sound]