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Did Christ o'er Sinners Weep

Author: Benjamin Bedommé, 1717-1795 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 423 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Did Christ o’er sinners weep, And shall our cheeks be dry? Let floods of penitential grief Burst forth from every eye. 2 The Son of God in tears The wondering angels see; Be thou astonished, O my soul; He shed those tears for thee. 3 He wept that we might weep; Each sin demands a tear; In heaven alone no sin is found, And there’s no weeping there. Topics: Jesus Christ Suffering and Death; Jesus Passion Scripture: Isaiah 53:3 Used With Tune: GOLDEN HILL

The Strife Is Oe'r, the Battle Done

Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 499 hymnals First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done Lyrics: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done; The victory of life is won; The song of triumph has begun: Alleluia! 2 The powers of death have done their worst, But Christ their legions hath dispersed; Let shouts of holy joy outburst: Alleluia! 3 The three sad days have quickly sped; He rises glorious from the dead: All glory to our risen Head! Alleluia! 4 Lord, by the stripes which wounded Thee, From death's dread sting Thy servants free, That we may live and sing to Thee: Alleluia! Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Resurrection Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54 Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Anonymous Latin

Sing with All the Sons of Glory

Author: William J. Irons, 1812-1883 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 106 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sing with all the saints in glory, Sing the resurrection song! Death and sorrow, earth’s dark story, To the former days belong. All around the clouds are breaking, Soon the storms of time shall cease; In God’s likeness, man awaking, Knows the everlasting peace. 2 O what glory, far exceeding All that eye has yet perceived! Holiest hearts for ages pleading, Never that full joy conceived. God has promised, Christ prepares it, There on high our welcome waits; Every humble spirit shares it, Christ has passed th'eternal gates. 3 Life eternal! heaven rejoices: Jesus lives who once was dead; Join, O man, the deathless voices; Child of God, lift up thy head! Patriarchs from the distant ages, Saints all longing for their heaven, Prophets, psalmists, seers, and sages, All await the glory given. 4 Life eternal! O what wonders Crowd on faith; what joy unknown, When amid earth's closing thunders, Saints shall stand before the throne! O to enter that bright portal, See that glowing firmament, Know, with Thee, O God immortal, "Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent!" Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Resurrection; Processionals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20 Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY

Break Thou the Bread of Life

Author: Mary A. Lathbury, 1841-1913 Meter: 6.4.6.4 D Appears in 730 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Break Thou the bread of life, Dear Lord, to me, As Thou didst break the loaves Beside the sea; Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee, Lord; My spirit pants for Thee, O living Word! 2 Bless Thou the truth, dear Lord, To me, to me, As Thou didst bless the bread By Galilee; Then shall all bondage cease, All fetters fall; And I shall find my peace, My all in all. 3 Thou art the bread of life, O Lord, to me, Thy holy Word the truth That saveth me; Give me to eat and live With Thee above; Teach me to love Thy truth, For Thou art love. 4 O send Thy Spirit, Lord, Now unto me, That He may touch my eyes, And make me see; Show me the truth concealed Within Thy Word, And in Thy Book revealed I see the Lord. Amen. Topics: The Holy Scriptures; Bread of Life; Holy Scripture Scripture: John 6:33 Used With Tune: BREAD OF LIFE

Rescue the Perishing

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 6.5.10 D with refrain Appears in 784 hymnals Refrain First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying Lyrics: 1 Rescue the perishing, Care for the dying, Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; Weep o’er the erring one, lift up the fallen, Tell them of Jesus the mighty to save. Refrain: Rescue the perishing, Care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save. 2 Though they are slighting Him, Still He is waiting, Waiting the penitent child to receive; Plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently; He will forgive if they only believe. [Refrain] 3 Down in the human heart, Crushed by the tempter, Feelings lie buried that grace can restore; Touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness, Chords that were broken will vibrate once more. [Refrain] 4 Rescue the perishing, Duty demands it; Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide; Back to the narrow way patiently win them; Tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel; Gospel Tidings; Holiness; Invitation Scripture: Luke 19:10 Used With Tune: RESCUE

Hark! How the Watchmen Cry

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 85 hymnals First Line: Hark! how the watchmen cry! Lyrics: 1 Hark, how the watchmen cry! Attend the trumpet's sound! Stand to your arms, the foe is nigh! The powers of hell surround. 2 Who bow to Christ's command, Your arms and hearts prepare; The day of battle is at hand; Go forth to glorious war! 3 See, on the mountain top, The standard of your God. In Jesus' name I left it up, All stained with hallowed blood. 4 His standard-bearer, I To all the nations call: Let all to Jesus' cross draw nigh, He bore the cross for all. 5 All power to Him is given! He ever reigns the same. Salvation happiness, and heaven Are all in Jesus' name. Topics: The Gospel; Gospel Tidings; Watchfulness Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3 Used With Tune: DENNIS

Out of My Bondage, Sorrow and Night (Jesus, I Come)

Author: William T. Sleeper, 1819-1904 Meter: Irregular Appears in 248 hymnals First Line: Out of my bondage, sorrow and night Lyrics: 1 Out of my bondage, sorrow and night, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into Thy freedom, gladness and light, Jesus, I come to Thee. Out of my sickness into Thy health, Out of my want and into Thy wealth, Out of my sin and into Thyself, Jesus, I come to Thee. 2 Out of my shameful failure and loss, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into the glorious gain of Thy cross, Jesus, I come to Thee. Out of earth's sorrows into Thy balm, Out of life's storms and into Thy calm, Out of distress to jubilant psalm, Jesus, I come to Thee. 3 Out of unrest and arrogant pride, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into Thy blessed will to abide, Jesus, I come to Thee. Out of my self to dwell in Thy love, Out of despair into raptures above, Upward for aye on wings like a dove, Jesus, I come to Thee. 4 Out of the fear and dread of the tomb, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into the joy and light of Thy home, Jesus, I come to Thee. Out of the depths of ruin untold, Into the peace of Thy sheltering fold, Ever Thy glorious face to behold, Jesus, I come to Thee. Topics: The Christian Life Call to Discipleship; Discipleship; Invitation Scripture: Isaiah 61:1 Used With Tune: JESUS, I COME

I Can Hear My Savior Calling (Where He Leads Me)

Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: 8.8.8.9 with refrain Appears in 771 hymnals First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Refrain First Line: Where He leads me I will follow Lyrics: 1 I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling, "Take thy cross and follow, follow Me." Refrain: Where He leads me I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow, I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. 2 I'll go with Him through the garden, I'll go with Him through the garden, I'll go with Him through the garden, I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. [Refrain] 3 I'll go with Him through the judgment, I'll go with Him through the judgment, I'll go with Him through the judgment, I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. [Refrain] 4 He will give me grace and glory, He will give me grace and glory, He will give me grace and glory, And go with me, with me all the way. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Call to Discipleship; Invitation; Jesus Guide; Testimony; Trust Scripture: Matthew 8:19 Used With Tune: NORRIS

O Do Not Let the Word Depart (O Why Not To-night?)

Author: Elizabeth Reed, 1794-1867 Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain Appears in 521 hymnals First Line: O do not let the word depart Refrain First Line: O why not to-night? Lyrics: 1 O do not let the word depart, And close thine eyes against the light; Poor sinner, harden not your heart; Be saved, O tonight. Refrain: O why not tonight? O why not tonight? Wilt thou be saved? Then why not tonight? 2 Tomorrow’s sun may never rise To bless thy long deluded sight; This is the time, O then be wise, Be saved, O tonight. [Refrain] 3 Our Lord in pity lingers still, And wilt thou thus His love requite? Renounce at once thy stubborn will, Be saved, O tonight. [Refrain] 4 Our blessed Lord refused none Who would to Him their souls unite; Believe, obey, the work is done; Be saved, O tonight. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Call to Discipleship; Invitation Scripture: John 10:14 Used With Tune: O WHY NOT TONIGHT

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,868 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Love Divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down; Fix in us Thy humble dwelling; All Thy faithful mercies crown! Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation; Enter every trembling heart. 2 Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit Into every troubled breast! Let us all in Thee inherit; Let us find the promised rest. Take away the love of sinning; Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. 3 Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Suddenly return and never, Nevermore Thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love. 4 Finish, then, Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be. Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee: Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Love; Advent; Atonement; Jesus Love; Love Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Used With Tune: BEECHER