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I Am Nearing the Port

Author: W. T. Dale Meter: 12.9.12.9 with refrain Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: "I am nearing the port," I will soon be at home Refrain First Line: I am nearing, yes, nearing Lyrics: 1 "I am nearing the port," I will soon be at home, And the voyage of life will be o'er; And beneath the high arches of heaven's bright dome I shall dwell with my friends gone before Refrain: I am nearing, yes, nearing, I am nearing, yes, nearing the port; Nearing, Nearing, I am nearing, yes, nearing the port. 2 "I am nearing the port," I will soon be at rest, I will anchor in peace on the strand, I will stand on that shore 'mid the throng of the blest, I will dwell in that beautiful land [Refrain] 3 "I am nearing the port," for the land is in sight, And the mountains in grandeur are seen; And the landscape of Eden I hail with delight, And the plains that are covered with green. [Refrain] 4 "I am nearing the port," see, the blessed have come, And are gath'ring along on the shore; Now they watch to receive me and welcome me home, Where we'll part never, no, nevermore. [Refrain] 5 "I am anchored in port," I have reached the bright strand, And the voyage of life is now past; With my Saviour I'll dwell in that beautiful land, And with rapture I'll shout, "Home at last!" [Refrain] Topics: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Heaven Desire, Hope, Prospect for Scripture: 2 Peter 1:14 Used With Tune: NEARING THE PORT

Abiding in Jesus

Author: Barney Elliott Warren Meter: 12.9.12.9 with refrain Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: I'm abiding in Jesus, what a blessed place! Refrain First Line: I'm abiding in the Savior's love Lyrics: 1 I’m abiding in Jesus, what a blessed place! I am sure He kindly cares for me; He will never forsake me if I trust His grace, In His cleansing blood, I now am free. Refrain: I’m abiding in the Savior’s love, He kindly cares for me; I’m abiding in the Savior’s love; In Him my soul is free. 2 I’m abiding in Jesus, what a cheering thought! Earthly joys grow dim and pass away; I am happy in knowing that His grace has brought Pleasures rich that never will decay. [Refrain] 3 I’m abiding in Jesus everywhere I go, In His sweet embrace, I’m safe from harm; Of His spirit in fullness we may surely know, I am leaning on the Savior’s arm. [Refrain] 4 I’m abiding in Jesus, oh, His rest is sweet! And His grace will foil the tempter’s pow’r; Life eternal with gladness in my soul complete, Is a source of bliss to me each hour. [Refrain] Select Hymns, 1911 (Timeless Truths) Used With Tune: [I'm abiding in Jesus, what a blessed place!]

I Know in My Heart What It Means

Author: Daniel Otis Teasley Meter: 12.9.12.9 with refrain Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: When I read how my Savior was nailed to the cross Lyrics: 1 When I read how my Savior was nailed to the cross, For the sins of the world to atone, Oh, I feel so unworthy such suff’ring and loss, For I know in my heart what it means. Refrain: I know in my heart what it means, Salvation, that word so divine; His Spirit has witnessed to mine, And I know in my heart what it means. 2 When the gospel is preached in the name of the Lord By the Spirit sent down from above, My soul thrills with joy at the sound of His word, For I know in my heart what it means. [Refrain] 3 When the sweet songs of Zion are floating above, And the saints all rejoice in the Lord, I am happy in Jesus, and lost in His love, For I know in my heart what it means. [Refrain] 4 And when others proclaim that salvation is free, When they tell of the soul-cleansing blood, I, too, can rejoice, for He’s sanctified me, And I know in my heart what it means. [Refrain] Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (Timeless Truths)

A Crown Over There

Author: Barney Elliott Warren Meter: 12.9.12.9 with refrain Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Shall I wear that bright crown God has offered to me Refrain First Line: Yes, I will wear a crown over there, over there Lyrics: 1 Shall I wear that bright crown God has offered to me, When my life shall have come to a close? Oh, how happy I’ll be when my spirit is free, Over there in such blissful repose. Refrain: Yes, I will wear a crown over there, over there, Yes, I will wear a crown over there; When my toiling is o’er I shall rest evermore, In that home He has gone to prepare. 2 Shall I trust Him alway? Yes, the promise is mine, “Be thou faithful, my child, unto death, And I’ll give thee a crown which forever shall shine, Endless life at thy last, fleeting breath.” [Refrain] 3 Let my anchor be grounded so deep in the Rock, Till the storms of this life all are past, That I’ll firmly endure on the promise secure, Till He brings me to glory at last. [Refrain] Select Hymns, 1911 (Timeless Truths) Used With Tune: [Shall I wear that bright crown God has offered to me]

When We Walk with the Lord

Author: J. H. Sammis, d. 1919 Meter: 12.9.12.9 with refrain Appears in 452 hymnals First Line: When we walk with the Lord in the light of His word Refrain First Line: Trust and obey; for there's no other way Lyrics: 1 When we walk with the Lord in the light of His word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. Refrain: Trust and obey; for there’s no other way To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. 2 Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies, But His smile quickly drives it away! Not a doubt nor a fear, not a sigh nor a tear, Can abide while we trust and obey. [Refrain] 3 Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, But our toil He doth richly repay; Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross, But is blessed if we trust and obey. [Refrain] 4 But we never can prove the delights of His love, Until all on the altar we lay, For the favor He shows, for the joy He bestows, Are for them who will trust and obey. [Refrain] 5 Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet, Or we’ll walk by His side in the way; For the favor He shows, and the joy He bestows Are for them who will trust and obey. [Refrain] Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:26-28 Used With Tune: TRUST AND OBEY

In a Little While W're Going Home

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt (1851-1920) Meter: 12.9.12.9 with refrain Appears in 23 hymnals First Line: Let us sing a song that will cheer us by the way Refrain First Line: In a little while, In a little while, Lyrics: 1 Let us sing a song that will cheer us by the way, In a little while we’re going home. For the night will end in the everlasting day, In a little while we’re going home. Refrain In a little while, In a little while, We shall cross the billow’s foam; We shall meet at last, When the stormy winds are past, In a little while we’re going home. 2 We will do the work that our hands may find to do, In a little while we’re going home. And the grace of God will our daily strength renew, In a little while we’re going home. [Refrain] 3 We will smooth the path for some weary, wayworn feet, In a little while we’re going home. And may loving hearts spread around an influence sweet! In a little while we’re going home. [Refrain] 4 There’s a rest beyond, there’s relief from every care, In a little while we’re going home; And no tears shall fall in that city bright and fair, In a little while we’re going home. [Refrain] Topics: Christan Life Pilgrimage Used With Tune: [Let us sing a song that will cheer us by the way]