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Kneeling, humbly kneeling

Author: F. E. B. Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Special Department Bible Songs First Line: I'm kneeling at the cross Lyrics: 1 I'm kneeling at the cross, The cross of Calvary; All earthly gain is loss That hideth this from me. Chorus: Kneeling, humbly kneeling; Jesus hears me pray; And now, his love revealing, He takes my guilt away. 2 O sweetest hour of day! O dearest hour of night! When kneeling, thus I pray, "Direct me, Lord, aright." [Chorus] 3 His mercy is my plea, No hope in self have I; His blood was shed for me, This is my only cry. [Chorus] 4 When most I feel my need, Then greatest strength is mine; And often as I plead I feel his touch divine. [Chorus] Scripture: Ephesians 6:14 Used With Tune: KNEELING AT THE CROSS

I will sing of Jesus' love

Author: F. E. B. Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Special Department Bible Songs Lyrics: 1 I will sing of Jesus' love, Sing of him who first loved me; For he left bright worlds above, And died on Calvary. Refrain: I will sing of Jesus' love, Endless praise my heart shall give; He has died that I might live, I will sing his love to me. 2 Ere a tear had dimmed mine eyes, Jesus' tears for me did flow; Ere my first faint prayer could rise, He had prayed in tones of woe. [Refrain] 3 O the depths of love divine! Earth or heav'n can never know How that sins as dark as mine Can be made as white as snow. [Refrain] 4 Nothing good for him I've done; How could he such love bestow? Lord, I own my heart is won, Help me now my love to show. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 59:16 Used With Tune: I WILL SING OF JESUS' LOVE

O pillar of fire, pillar of cloud

Author: F. E. B. Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Special Department Bible Songs First Line: The angel of the Lord encampeth Lyrics: 1 The angel of the Lord encampeth Round about us, round about us; Round about the souls that fear him, Night and day. Chorus: O pillar of fire, pillar of cloud, Lead me, lead me ev'ry day! O pillar of fire, pillar of cloud, Lead me on my heav'nly way! 2 When danger hovers o'er our pathway, He will hide us, he will hide us, Safe within the mighty shadow Of his wing. [Chorus] 3 We'll trust thee as we onward journey, God of Israel, God of Israel, Till we reach the land of promise Just before. [Chorus] Scripture: Psalm 34:7 Used With Tune: PILLAR OF FIRE

Is my name written there

Author: M. A. K. Appears in 419 hymnals Topics: Special Department Bible Songs First Line: Lord, I care not for riches Lyrics: 1 Lord, I care not for riches, Neither silver nor gold; I would make sure of heaven, I would enter the fold; In the book of thy kingdom, With its pages so fair, Tell me, Jesus, my Saviour, Is my name written there? Chorus: Is my name written there, On the page white and fair? In the book of thy kingdom, Is my name written there? 2 Lord, my sins they are many, Like the sands of the sea, But thy blood, O my Saviour, Is sufficient for me; For thy promise is written In bright letters that glow, "Tho' your sins be as scarlet, I will make them like snow." [Chorus] 3 Oh, that beautiful city, With its mansions of light, With its glorified beings In pure garments of white; Where no evil thing cometh To despoil what is fair, Where the angels are watching, Is my name written there? [Chorus] Used With Tune: IS MY NAME WRITTEN THERE?

O wait! meekly wait, and murmur not

Author: W. H. Bellamy Appears in 56 hymnals Topics: Special Department Bible Songs First Line: The home where changes never come Lyrics: 1 The home where changes never come, Nor pain nor sorrow, toil nor care; Yes! 'tis a bright and blessed home; Who would not fain be resting there? Chorus: O wait! meekly wait, and murmur not, O wait! meekly wait, and murmur not; O, wait! O wait! O, wait! and murmur not. 2 Yet when bowed down beneath the load By Heav'n allowed, thine earthly lot; Thou yearnst to reach that blest abode, Wait, meekly wait, and murmur not. [Chorus] 3 If in thy path some thorns are found, O, think who bore them on his brow; If grief thy sorrowing heart has found, It reached a holier than thou. [Chorus] 4 Toil on, nor deem, tho' sore it be, One sigh unheard, one pray'r forgot; The day of rest will dawn for thee! Wait, meekly wait, and murmur not. [Chorus] Scripture: Romans 8:25 Used With Tune: WAIT, AND MURMUR NOT

Jesus, lover of my soul

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 3,323 hymnals Topics: Special Department Bible Songs Lyrics: 1 Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly, While the billows near me roll, While the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Saviour hide, 'Till the storm of life is past, Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last. 2 Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on thee; Leave, O leave me not alone! Still support and comfort me; All my trust on thee is stayed, All my help from thee I bring; Cover my defenseless head With the shadow of thy wing. 3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want, More than all in thee I find; Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is thy name, I am all unrighteousness; Vile and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. 4 Plenteous grace with thee is found Grace to pardon all my sin; Let the healing streams abound, Make and keep me pure within; Thou of life the Fountain art, Freely let me take of thee; Spring thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity. Scripture: Romans 8:39 Used With Tune: JESUS, LOVER OF MY SOUL

Now comes the weeping

Author: Frances R. Havergal Appears in 115 hymnals Topics: Special Department Bible Songs First Line: Light after darkness Lyrics: 1 Light after darkness, Gain after loss, Strength after weariness, Crown after cross; Sweet after bitter, Song after sigh, Home after wandering, Praise after cry. Chorus: Now comes the weeping, Then the glad reaping; Now comes the labor hard, Then the reward. 2 Sheaves after sowing Sun after rain, Sight after mystery, Peace after pain; Joy after sorrow, Calm after blast, Rest after weariness, Sweet rest at last. [Chorus] 3 Near after distant, Gleam after gloom, Love after loneliness, Life after tomb; Dark though the pathway Leading to this, After the agony, Rapture of bliss. [Chorus] Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Used With Tune: CROWN AFTER CROSS

Closer with the cords of love

Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman Appears in 49 hymnals Topics: Special Department Bible Songs First Line: Closer to thee, my Father, draw me Lyrics: 1 Closer to thee, my Father, draw me, I long for thine embrace; Closer within thine arms enfold me, I seek a resting place. Chorus: Closer with the cords of love, Draw me to thyself above; Closer draw me, Thy thyself above. 2 Closer to thee, my Saviour, draw me, Nor let me leave thee more; Fain would I feel thine arms around me, And count my wand'rings o'er. [Chorus] 3 Closer by thy sweet Spirit draw me, Till I am all like thee; Quicken, refine, and wash, and cleanse me, Till I am pure and free. [Chorus] Scripture: Jeremiah 30:21 Used With Tune: DRAW ME CLOSER TO THEE

Joy cometh in the morning

Author: Mrs. M. M. Weinland Appears in 38 hymnals Topics: Special Department Bible Songs First Line: O weary pilgrim, lift your head! Lyrics: 1 O weary pilgrim, lift your head! For joy cometh in the morning; For God in his own word has said That joy cometh in the morning. Chorus: Joy cometh in the morning, Joy cometh in the morning; Weeping may endure, may endure for a night, But joy cometh in the morning. 2 Ye feeble saints, dismiss your fears, For joy cometh in the morning; And weeping mourners, dry your tears, For joy cometh in the morning. [Chorus] 3 Let ev'ry tearful eye look up, For joy cometh in the morning; And ev'ry trembling sinner hope, For joy cometh in the morning. [Chorus] 4 Our God shall wipe our tears away, For joy cometh in the morning; Sorrow and sighing cannot stay, For joy cometh in the morning. [Chorus] Scripture: Psalm 30:5 Used With Tune: JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING

The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song

Author: James Nicholson Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Special Department Bible Songs First Line: The Lord is my Light; then why should I fear? Lyrics: 1 The Lord is my light; then why should I fear? By day and by night his presence is near; He is my salvation from sorrow and sin; This blessed persuasion the Spirit brings in. Chorus: The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song; By day and by night he leads me along; The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song; By day and by night he leads me along. 2 The Lord is my light; tho' clouds may arise, Faith, stronger than sight, looks up to the skies Where Jesus forever in glory doth reign: Then how can I ever in darkness remain? [Chorus] 3 The Lord is my light, the Lord is my strength, I know in his might I'll conquer at length; My weakness in mercy he covers with power, And, walking by faith, he upholds me each hour. [Chorus] 4 The Lord is my light, my all and in all; There is in his sight no darkness at all; He is my Redeemer, my Saviour and King; With saints and with angels his praises I sing. [Chorus] Scripture: Psalm 27:1 Used With Tune: THE LORD IS MY LIGHT