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Since Jesus Came into My Heart

Author: Rufus H. McDaniel, 1860-1950 Meter: 12.8.12.8 with refrain Appears in 249 hymnals Topics: Contentment First Line: What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Lyrics: 1 What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Since Jesus came into my heart! I have light in my soul for which long I have sought, Since Jesus came into my heart! Refrain: Since Jesus came into my heart, Since Jesus came into my heart, Floods of joy o'er my soul like the sea billows roll, Since Jesus came into my heart. 2 I have ceased from my wand'ring and going astray, Since Jesus came into my heart! And my sins which were many are all washed away, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 3 I’m possessed of a hope that is steadfast and sure, Since Jesus came into my heart! And no dark clouds of doubt now my pathway obscure, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 4 There's a light in the valley of death now for me, Since Jesus came into my heart! And the gates of the City beyond I can see, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 5 I shall go there to dwell in that city, I know, Since Jesus came into my heart! And I'm happy, so happy, as onward I go, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11 Used With Tune: MCDANIEL

Whate'er My God Ordains Is Right

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Samuel Rodigast Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.8.8 Appears in 75 hymnals Topics: Contentment Lyrics: 1 Whate'er my God ordains is right; His holy will abideth; I will be still, whate'er He doth, And follow where He guideth. He is my God; Though dark my road, He holds me that I shall not fall; Wherefore to Him I leave it all. 2 Whate'er my God ordains is right; He never will deceive me; He leads me by the proper path; I know He will not leave me, And take, content, What He hath sent; His hand can turn my griefs away, And patiently I wait His day. 3 Whate'er my God ordains is right; Here shall my stand be taken; Though sorrow, need, or death be mine, Yet am I not forsaken; My Father's care Is round me there; He holds me that I shall not fall, And so to Him I leave it all. Amen. Scripture: Romans 8:28 Used With Tune: WAS GOTT THUT DAS IST WOHLGETHAN

If Christ is mine, then all is mine

Author: Rev. Benjamin Beddome, 1717-1795 Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Contentment Used With Tune: ABRIDGE

Contentment

Author: William Cowper Appears in 53 hymnals Topics: Contentment; Contentment First Line: O Lord, how full of sweet content Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how full of sweet content Our years of pilgrimage are spent! Where'er we dwell, we dwell with thee, In heaven, in earth, or on the sea. 2 To us remains nor place nor time: Our country is in every clime: We can be calm and free from care On any shore, since God is there. 3 While place we seek, or place we shun, The soul finds happiness in none; But with our God to guide our way, 'Tis equal joy to go or stay. 4 Could we be cast where thou art not, That were indeed a dreadful lot; But regions none remote we call, Secure of finding God in all.

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: A. Katherine Hankey, 1831-1911 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 1,243 hymnals Topics: Contentment First Line: I love to tell the story Of unseen things above Refrain First Line: I love to tell the story: 'Twill be my theme in glory Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story, Because I know its true; It satisfies my longings As nothing else would do. Refrain: I love to tell the story, 'Twill be my theme in glory. To tell the old, old story Of Jesus and His love. 2 I love to tell the story; For those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting To hear it, like the rest, And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, 'Twill be the old, old story, That I have loved so long. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 89:1 Used With Tune: HANKEY

Near to the Heart of God

Author: Cleland B. McAfee, 1866-1944 Appears in 154 hymnals Topics: Contentment; The Christian Way of Life Peace and Contentment First Line: There is a place of quiet rest Refrain First Line: O Jesus, blest Redeemer Lyrics: 1 There is a place of quiet rest, Near to the heart of God, A place where sin cannot molest, Near to the heart of God. Refrain: O Jesus, blest Redeemer Sent from the heart of God, Hold us, who wait before Thee Near to the heart of God. 2 There is a place of comfort sweet, Near to the heart of God, A place where we our Saviour meet, Near to the heart of God. (Refrain) 3 There is a place of full release Near to the heart of God, A place where all is joy and peace, Near to the heart of God. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [There is a place of quiet rest]

He Keeps Me Singing

Author: L.B.B. Appears in 210 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Contentment and Peace First Line: There's within my heart a melody Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Sweetest name I know Lyrics: 1 There's within my heart a melody, Jesus whispers sweet and low; "Fear not, I am with thee, peace, be still, In all of life's ebb and flow.” Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Sweetest name I know, Fills my ev'ry longing, Keeps me singing as I go. 2 All my life was wrecked by sin and strife, Discord filled my heart with pain, Jesus swept across the broken strings, Stirred the slumbering chords again. [Refrain] 3 Feasting on the riches of His grace, Resting 'neath His sheltering wing, Always looking on His smiling face, That is why I shout and sing. [Refrain] 4 Though sometimes He leads through waters deep, Trials fall across the way, Though sometimes the path seems rough and steep, See His footprints all the way: [Refrain] 5 Soon He's coming back to welcome me Far beyond the starry sky; I shall wing my flight to worlds unknown, I shall reign with Him on high. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [There's within my heart a melody]