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Let me Come In

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: O Savior, I long for thy tender forgiveness Lyrics: 1 O Saviour, I long for thy tender forgiveness, I long to be free from the bondage of sin; While here at the door of thy mercy I’m kneeling, With all my transgressions, oh, let me come in. Refrain: Let me come in, oh, let me come in! Thy blood is sufficient to cleanse me from sin; A life in thy service I fain would begin, With all my transgressions, oh, let me come in. 2 How oft have I slighted thy Spirit so gentle, It strove with me long, but I would not believe, But now in my sorrow I come, and repenting, I ask, I entreat, thee my soul to receive. [Refrain] 3 ‘Tis true I deserve not the least of thy notice, Yet none are excluded from seeking thy face, My heart is o’erwhelmed, my spirit is broken, Oh, pity and make me a child of thy grace. [Refrain] 4 ‘Tis done, my Redeemer, oh, how shall I thank thee, Thy tender compassion my soul doth restore, I hear the sweet voice of thy Spirit that whispers, Arise, thou are pardoned, go, sin thou no more. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [O Savior, I long for thy tender forgiveness]

Still Labor On

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: O workers, happy in the Lord Refrain First Line: Labor on till the fields of delight Lyrics: 1 O workers, happy in the Lord, Still labor on; Our trust reposing in his word, Still labor on; His loving hand to lead the way, Still labor on; Faith growing brighter every day, Still labor on. Refrain: Labor on till the fields of delight we shall roam, There we’ll sing, there we’ll sing, And shout the merry harvest-home. 2 O never doubt a Saviour’s care, Still labor on; While mercy hears and answers prayer, Still labor on; For him we cannot toil in vain, Still labor on; His grace will bring the summer rain, Still labor on. [Refrain] 3 O reapers, in the field abide, Still labor on; Rich, golden sheaves on every side, Still labor on; Our hearts united, firm, and true, Still labor on; Till yonder pearly gates we view, Still labor on. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [O workers, happy in the Lord]

Our Light

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Our Lord and Savior bids us shine Refrain First Line: Shine, shine, let our light Lyrics: 1 Our Lord and Saviour bids us shine, In all we do and say; Our lamps, well filled with gospel grace, Must burn both night and day; Thro’ patient, self-denying love And steadfast faith divine, Thro’ strict obedience to his law, The Saviour bids us shine. Refrain: Shine, shine, let our light shine, Shine, shine, let our light shine, Oh, let our light before the world Shine forth with constant flame, That all may see and glorify Our heavenly Father’s name. 2 Our hand must clothe the humble poor, Our store the hungry feed, Our homes the stranger must receive And shelter in his need; Each other burdens we must bear, Each others faults forgive, And thus in perfect peace with all, And perfect union, live. [Refrain] 3 If as the branch within the vine Our love in Christ abide, If he is ours and we are his, Our light we cannot hide; Dear Saviour, keep thine own from sin And selfish feeling free; And grant that others thro’ our light May find their way to thee. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Our Lord and Saviour bids us shine]

Speed to the Life-Boat

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Out on the deep, on a starless deep Refrain First Line: Speed to the lifeboat Lyrics: 1 Out on the deep, on a starless deep, In the midst of the billow’s roar, Out on the deep, in a slender barque, That will sink e’er you reach the shore. Refrain: Speed to the life-boat! quick, to the life-boat! List, while warning voices call; Speed to the life-boat! quick, to the life-boat! Come, there is room for all. 2 Out on the deep, on a treacherous deep, And alone, with no hand to guide, Out on the deep, and a storm is nigh That will break o’er the rolling tide. [Refrain] 3 Turn from your course to the beams of hope, As they shine from the light-house tow’r, Turn to the arm of redeeming love, And be saved by its gentle power. [Refrain] 4 Haste, while the time and your strength remain, You can trust to your barque no more, See how it sails by the winds are torn, It will sink ere you gain the shore. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Out on the deep, on a starless deep]

Send out the Glad Tidings

Author: J. H. Knowles Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Send out the glad tidings o’er ocean and plain, The gospel of gladness, the gospel of love; Bid earth look with hope from her long night of pain, For promise of morning breaks forth from above. Refrain: Send out the glad tidings, Send out the glad tidings, Send out the glad tidings o’er ocean and plain, Christ cometh in glory, he cometh to reign! 2 Send out the glad tidings o’er land and o’er sea, The message of pardon, the message of peace; Say ye to the captive, from bondage be free, Deliv’rance has come, and oppression shall cease. [Refrain] 3 Oh, haste with the message! delay no to tell, For hearts bowed with sorrow are fainting to know The story of Jesus, who loved them so well,— He died to redeem them from sin and from woe. [Refrain] 4 Rejoice, oh! ye lands, your Redeemer is here! The word of his power shall break every chain; The night is far spent and the morning is near, Joy comes with the morning, Christ cometh to reign! [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Send out the glad tidings]

Work with a Will

Author: Jennie Garnett Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Sow with thy face to the sunshine Lyrics: 1 Sow with thy face to the sunshine, Beautiful, smiling and bright; Why should’st thou wait till the shadows Herlad the coming of the night? Refrain: Work with a will, work with a will, Trust in the promise and the arm of the Lord; Work with a will, work with a will, Faithful to labor, thou shalt reap thy reward. 2 Sow with thy face to the sunshine, Wheat for the Master to gain; What tho’ the soil may be rugged, Thou shalt not labor in vain. [Refrain] 3 Sow with thy face to the sunshine, Gladly thy duty perform; Sow with thy face to the sunshine, God will provide the storm. [Refrain] 4 Sow with thy face to the sunshine, Sow till its lustre shall cease; Then for the reaping in glory, Then for the resting in peace. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Sow with thy face to the sunshine]

Rest Thee by the Way

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Take up, take up thy burden Refrain First Line: Lean thou on him for comfort Lyrics: 1 Take up, take up thy burden, Why weary should’st thou be? Far greater were the trials Thy Saviour bore for thee. Refrain: Lean thou on him for comfort, Whose gentle voice will say, “There’s rest beside the fountain;” Go, rest thee by the way. 2 Take up, take up thy burden Of duty, toil and care, And if its weight oppress thee, Then find relief in prayer. [Refrain] 3 Take up, take up thy burden Of sorrow if ‘tis thine; Thro’ clouds that seem the darkest The brightest beams will shine. [Refrain] 4 Yes, bear thy burden meekly Till God shall lay it down, And thou for faithful service From him receive thy crown. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Take up, take up thy burden]

Take up Thy Cross

Author: H. M. Bird Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: The way is long and rough Lyrics: 1 The way is long, and rough, and dark, But I have trod it all for thee; My footprints all the journey mark,— Take up thy cross, and follow me. Refrain: Take up thy cross its burden bear, If thou would’st my disciple be; Who bears the cross the crown shall wear,— Take up thy cross, and follow me. 2 Let not the mountain’s stony height, Nor yet the swelling of the sea, With foolish fears thy soul affright,— Take up thy cross, and follow me. [Refrain] 3 When storms arise and griefs assail, To me thy Refuge quickly flee, My loving care shall never fail,— Take up thy cross, and follow me. [Refrain] 4 Though foes beset thee, do not yield, For I thy Leader strong will be; With breastplate on, and faith thy shield, Take up thy cross, and follow me. [Refrain] 5 Then noble strive, and vict’ry gain, A crown of glory waiteth thee; But if thou would’st thy crown attain, Take up thy cross, and follow me. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Used With Tune: [The way is long and rough]

Lift up the Latch

Author: Edwin Henry Nevin Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: 'Twas dark, and I, with inward fear Refrain First Line: Lift up the latch, lift up the latch Lyrics: 1 ‘Twas dark, and I, with inward, fear, Stood like a culprit, weeping, near The house in which my Saviour dwelt; Such pang my soul had never felt. A voice addressed me from within:— Refrain: “Lift up the latch, lift up the latch, Lift up the latch, and enter in, Lift up the latch, and enter in.” 2 But in my deepest heart I know That I had sinned, and basely too; I trifled with his blood and tears, And slighted him for months and years. But still the voice was heard within:— [Refrain] 3 But I would rather not comply Until my soul to mend I try; I need a better heart before I could be welcome at the door; But still the voice was heard within:— [Refrain] 4 “Not now,” I said, “’twill do again, When I am free from all my pain; No sighing ones are wanted there, Where songs of gladness fill the air.” But still the voice was heard within:— [Refrain] 5 With all my sin and guilt oppresst, With heart of stone within my breast, Dear Saviour, wouldst thou honored be With guest unholy, vile, like me? “Yes,” said the voice that spake within, [Refrain] Used With Tune: ['Twas dark, and I, with inward fear]

Wand'rer, Come

Author: Henry L. Gilmour Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Wanderer, come, O come to Jesus Lyrics: 1 Wand’rer, come, oh, come to Jesus, Come, and in contrition bow, Lo! he waits to freely pardon, Give salvation, here and now, Wand’rer, come, the feast is ready, You are an invited guest, Banquet with the world’s Redeemer, Calvary’s Hero gives sweet rest. Refrain: Wand’rer, come, wand’rer, come, Jesus lingers, oh, what love! He is waiting, he is pleading, He will all your sins forgive. 2 Wand’rer, come, oh, haste to Jesus, He’s the refuge in the storm; Rocks and mountains will not hide you In the day of dread alarm; Wand’rer, come, accept the message Faithful heralds now proclaim; Christ is passing, venture to him, He may never pass again. 3 Wand’rer, come, give all to Jesus, Come, and find his promise true, Come confessing, come believing, He will meet and welcome you; Wand’rer, come, tho’ sins like scarlet May your waiting Saviour grieve, Still he lingers not to pardon, Come, repent, accept, believe. 4 Wand’rer, come, you’re still invited, Jesus spreads his wounded hands, Let his love constrain you thither; Faith along his love demands. Whosoever hears the message Need not wait, nor backward shrink; Whosoever will may find him, Whosoever thirsts may drink. Used With Tune: [Wand'rer, come, Oh come to Jesus]