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Shall We Meet Beyond the River?

Author: Horace L. Hastings Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 459 hymnals First Line: Shall we meet beyond the river Refrain First Line: Shall we meet, shall we meet Topics: Sabbath School His Kingdom and Reign Used With Tune: [Shall we meet beyond the river]

There Is a Gate That Stands Ajar

Author: Lydia Baxter Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 216 hymnals Refrain First Line: O depth of mercy! can it be Lyrics: 1. There is a gate that stands ajar, And through its portals gleaming, A radiance from the cross afar, The Savior's love revealing. Refrain: O depth of mercy! can it be, That gate was left ajar for me? For me, for me? Was left ajar for me? 2. That gate ajar stands free for all Who seek thro' Christ salvation; The rich and poor, the great and small, Of ev'ry tribe and nation. [Refrain] 3. Press onward, then, tho' foes may frown, While mercy's gate is open; Accept the cross and win the crown, Love's everlasting token. [Refrain] Topics: Songs For Children The Future Life Used With Tune: GATES AJAR

There Is No Name So Sweet on Earth

Author: George W. Bethune Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 315 hymnals Refrain First Line: We love to sing of Christ our King Lyrics: 1 There is no name so sweet on earth, No name so sweet in heaven, The name, before His wondrous birth To Christ the Savior given. Refrain: We love to sing of Christ our King, And hail Him, blessèd Jesus; For there’s no word ear ever heard So dear, so sweet as “Jesus.” 2 And when He hung upon the tree, They wrote this name above Him; That all might see the reason we Forevermore must love Him. (Refrain) 3 So now, upon His Father’s throne, Almighty to release us From sin and pain, He gladly reigns, The Prince and Savior, Jesus. (Refrain) 4 O Jesus, by that matchless name, Thy grace shall fail us never; Today as yesterday the same, Thou art the same forever. (Refrain) Topics: Christ Ever-living; Christ Name(s) of Scripture: Matthew 1:21 Used With Tune: THE SWEETEST NAME

Take the World, but Give Me Jesus

Author: Fanny J. Crosby (1820-1915) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 133 hymnals First Line: Take the world, but give me Jesus; All its joys are but a name Refrain First Line: Oh, the height and depth of mercy! Lyrics: 1 Take the world, but give me Jesus; All its Joys are but a name, But His love abideth ever, Through eternal years the same. Refrain Oh, the height and depth of mercy! Oh, the length and breadth of love! Oh, the fullness of redemption, Pledge of endless life above. 2 Take the world, but give me Jesus, Sweetest comfort of my soul; With my Savior watching o’er me, I can sing, though billows roll. [Refrain] 3 Take the world, but give me Jesus; Let me view his constant smile; Then throughout my pilgrim journey Light will cheer me all the while. [Refrain] 4 Take the world, but give me Jesus; In His cross my trust shall be, Till, with clearer, brighter vision Face to face my Lord I see. [Refrain] Topics: Gospel Consecration Used With Tune: [Take the world, but give me Jesus; All its joys are but a name]

Look, ye saints; the sight is glorious

Author: Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 549 hymnals Topics: Evangelistic Used With Tune: CROWN HIM

Our Great Savior

Author: J. Wilbur Chapman, 1859-1918 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 84 hymnals First Line: Jesus! What a Friend for sinners! Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! what a Savior Topics: Adoration and Praise; Jesus Friend; Salvation; Testimony Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Author: Robert Robinson, 1735-1790 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 2,237 hymnals First Line: Come, Thou Fount of ev'ry blessing Refrain First Line: I am bound for the kingdom Topics: Adoration and Praise; God Mercy; Thanksgiving Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12 Used With Tune: WARRENTON

Thou, My Everlasting Portion

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 440 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thou, my everlasting portion, More than friend or life to me, All along my pilgrim journey, Savior, let me walk with Thee. Close to Thee, close to Thee, Close to Thee, close to Thee; All along my pilgrim journey, Savior, let me walk with Thee. 2 Not for ease or worldly pleasure, Nor for fame my prayer shall be; Gladly will I toil and suffer, Only let me walk with Thee. Close to Thee, close to Thee, Close to Thee, close to Thee; Gladly will I toil and suffer, Only let me walk with Thee. 3 Lead me through the vale of shadows, Bear me o'er life's fitful sea; Then the gate of life eternal May I enter, Lord, with thee. Close to Thee, close to Thee, Close to Thee, close to Thee; Then the gate of life eternal May I enter, Lord, with thee. Scripture: Matthew 20:22 Used With Tune: CLOSE TO THEE

Lord, I Hear of Showers of Blessing

Author: Elizabeth Codner Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 857 hymnals First Line: Lord, I hear of show'rs of blessing Lyrics: 1 Lord, I hear of show'rs of blessing Thou art scatt'ring full and free; Show'rs, the thirsty land refreshing; Let some drops descend on me, Even me, even me, Let some drops descend on me. 2 Pass me not, O gracious Father, Sinful though my heart may be; Thou mightst leave me, but the rather Let Thy mercy light on me, Even me, even me, Let Thy mercy light on me. 3 Pass me not, O tender Saviour, Let me love and cling to Thee, I am longing for Thy favor; When Thou comest, call for me, Even me, even me, When Thou comest, call for me. 4 Pass me not, O mighty Spirit, Thou canst make the blind to see; Witnesser of Jesus' merit, Speak the word of power to me, Even me, even me, Speak the word of power to me. Amen. Topics: Way of Salvation Repentance Scripture: Ezekiel 34:26 Used With Tune: EVEN ME

How Can I Keep from Singing

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899; Doris Plenn Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 146 hymnals First Line: My life flows on in endless song Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song; Above earth’s lamentation. I hear the real though far-off hymn That hails a new creation. Refrain: No storm can shake my inmost calm While to that rock I’m clinging. Since Love is Lord of heaven and earth, How can I keep from singing? 2 Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing; It sounds and echoes in my soul; How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 3 What though the tempest 'round me roar, I hear the truth it liveth. What though the darkness 'round me close, Songs in the night it giveth. [Refrain] 4 When tyrants tremble, sick with fear, And hear their death knells ringing; When friends rejoice both far and near, How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 5 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, A fountain ever springing. All things are mine since I am his; How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] Topics: General Music for Worship Trust Used With Tune: ENDLESS SONG