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Are You Weary, Heavy Laden?

Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 8.5.8.3 with refrain Appears in 653 hymnals Topics: Invitation to Discipleship First Line: Are you weary, heavy laden Lyrics: 1 Are you weary, heavy laden, are you sore distressed? "Come to me," says One, "and, coming, be at rest." 2 Has he marks to lead me to him, if he be my guide? "In his feet and hands are wound-prints, snd his side." 3 Is there diadem, as monarch, that his brow adorns? "Yea, a crown, in very surety, but of thorns." 4 If I find him, if I follow, what my portion here? "Many a sorrow, many a labor, many a tear." 5 If I still hold closely to him, what has he at last? "Sorrow vanquished, labor ended, Jordan passed." 6 If I ask him to receive me, will he say me nay? "Not till earth, and not till heaven pass away." 7 Finding, following, keeping, struggling, is he sure to bless? "Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs answer, 'Yes'." Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Used With Tune: STEPHANOS Text Sources: Based on Ancient Greek hymn

Who Is on the Lord's Side

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 456 hymnals Topics: Invitation to Discipleship Lyrics: 1 Who is on the Lord’s side? Who will serve the King? Who will be his helpers, other lives to bring? Who will leave the world’s side? Who will face the foe? Who is on the Lord’s side? Who for Him will go? By thy call of mercy, by thy grace divine, we are on the Lord’s side, Savior, we are thine. 2 Jesus, thou hast bought us, not with gold or gem, but with Thine own life-blood, for thy diadem. With thy blessing filling each who comes to thee, thou hast made us willing, thou hast made us free. By thy grand redemption, by thy grace divine, we are on the Lord’s side, Savior, we are thine. 3 Fierce may be the conflict, strong may be the foe, but the King’s own army none can overthrow. Round his standard ranging victory is secure; for his truth unchanging makes the triumph sure. Joyfully enlisting by thy grace divine, we are on the Lord’s side, Savior, we are thine. Scripture: Exodus 32:26 Used With Tune: ARMAGEDDON

Jesus Is Tenderly Calling Thee Home

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 10.8.10.7 with refrain Appears in 474 hymnals Topics: God's Church The Church at Worship: Invitation to Discipleship Refrain First Line: Calling today Lyrics: 1 Jesus is tenderly calling thee home-- calling today, calling today; why from the sunshine of love wilt thou roam farther and farther away? Refrain: Calling today, calling today; Jesus is calling, is tenderly calling today. 2 Jesus is calling the weary to rest-- calling today, calling today; bring him thy burden and thou shalt be blest; he will not turn thee away. [Refrain] 3 Jesus is waiting, O come to him now-- waiting today, waiting today; come with thy sins, at his feet lowly bow; come, and no longer delay. [Refrain] 4 Jesus is pleading, O list to his voice-- hear him today, hear him today; they who believe on his name shall rejoice; quickly arise and away. [Refrain] Used With Tune: CALLING TODAY

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Appears in 160 hymnals Topics: Invitation to Discipleship Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. 2 Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. 3 Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart, in my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. 4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. Used With Tune: [Lord, I want to be a Christian] Text Sources: African American spiritual

Thy Life Was Giv'n for Me

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 156 hymnals Topics: God's Church The Church at Worship: Invitation to Discipleship Lyrics: 1 Thy life was giv'n for me, thy blood, O Lord, was shed, that I might ransomed be, and quickened from the dead; thy life, thy life was giv'n for me; what have I giv'n for thee? 2 Long years were spent for me in weariness and woe, that through eternity thy glory I might know; long years, long years were spent for me; have I spent one for thee? 3 Thy Father's home of light, the rainbow-circled throne, were left for earthly night, for wand'rings sad and lone; yea! all, yea! all was left me; have I left aught for thee? 4 And thou hast brought to me down from thy home above salvation full and free, thy pardon and thy love; great gifts, great gifts thou broughtest me; what have I brought to thee? 5 O let my life be giv'n my years for thee be spent; world-fetters all be riv'n and joy with suff'ring blent: thou gav'st, thou gav'st thyself for me, I give myself to thee. Used With Tune: KENOSIS

Just As I Am, Without One Plea

Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,208 hymnals Topics: God's Church The Church at Worship: Invitation to Discipleship Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou bid'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 2 Just as I am, though tossed about with many a conflict, many a doubt, fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 3 Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 4 Just as I am, thy love unknown, hast broken ev'ry barrier down; now, to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! Used With Tune: WOODWORTH

More About Jesus Would I Know

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Appears in 417 hymnals Topics: God's Church The Church at Worship: Invitation to Discipleship Refrain First Line: More, more about Jesus Lyrics: 1 More about Jesus would I know, more of his grace to others show; more of his saving fullness see, more of his love who died for me. Refrain: More, more about Jesus, more, more about Jesus; more of his saving fullness see, more of his love who died for me. 2 More about Jesus, let me learn, more of his holy will discern; Spirit of God, my teacher be, showing the things of Christ to me. [Refrain] 3 More about Jesus; in his word, holding communion with my Lord; hearing his voice in every line, making each faithful saying mine. [Refrain] 4 More about Jesus on his throne, riches in glory all his own; more of his kingdom’s sure increase; more of his coming, Prince of Peace. [Refrain] Used With Tune: SWENEY

My Jesus, I Love Thee

Author: William R. Featherstone Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1,124 hymnals Topics: God's Church The Church at Worship: Invitation to Discipleship First Line: My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine, for thee all the follies of sin I resign; my gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 2 I love thee because thou hast first loved me, and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree; I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 3 In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright; I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow: if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. Used With Tune: GORDON

Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Appears in 933 hymnals Topics: Invitation to Discipleship Refrain First Line: Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry Lyrics: 1 Pass me not, O gentle Savior, hear my humble cry; while on others thou art calling, do not pass me by. Refrain: Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry; while on others thou art calling, do not pass me by. 2 Let me at thy throne of mercy find a sweet relief; kneeling there in deep contrition, help my unbelief. [Refrain] 3 Trusting only in thy merit, would I seek thy face; heal my wounded, broken spirit, save me by thy grace. [Refrain] 4 Thou, the spring of all my comfort, more than life to me, whom have I on earth beside thee? Whom in heav'n but thee? [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 10:33 Used With Tune: PASS ME NOT

Spirit of the Living God

Author: Daniel Iverson Meter: 7.5.7.5.8.7.5 Appears in 108 hymnals Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Rebirth and the New Creation; Calmness and Serenity; Choruses and Refrains; Christian Experience; Christian Year Pentecost; Discipleship and Service; Holy Communion; Holy Spirit; Installation Services; Presence (Holy Spirit); Service Music Prayer for Illumination; Service Music Invitation to Prayer; Service Music Litany Prayer First Line: Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me Scripture: Acts 11:15 Used With Tune: LIVING GOD