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There Is a Habitation

Author: L. H. Jameson Appears in 43 hymnals Refrain First Line: O Sion, Sion Lyrics: 1 There is a habitation, Built by the living God, For all of ev'ry nation, Who seek that grand abode. Chorus: O Sion, Sion, I long thy gates to see: O Sion, Sion, When shall I dwell in thee? 2 A city with foundations, Firm as th' eternal throne, Nor wars, nor desolations Shall ever move a stone. [Chorus] 3 No night is there, no sorrow, No death, and no decay; No yesterday, no morrow,-- But one eternal day. [Chorus] 4 Within its pearly portals, Angelic armies sing, With glorified immortals, The praises of its King. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [There is a habitation]

In the Morning of Joy

Author: Mrs. R. A. Evilsizer Appears in 50 hymnals First Line: When the trumpet shall sound Lyrics: 1 When the trumpet shall sound, And the dead shall arise, And the splendors immortal Shall envelop the skies, When the angel of death Shall no longer destroy, And the dead shall awaken In the morning of joy. Refrain In the morning of joy, In the morning of joy, We’ll be gathered to glory, In the morning of joy; In the morning of joy, In the morning of joy, We’ll be gathered to glory, In the morning of joy. 2 When the King shall appear In His beauty on high, And shall summon His children To the courts of the sky, Shall the cause of the Lord Have been all your employ, That your soul may be spotless In the morning of joy. [Refrain] 3 O the bliss of that morn When our loved ones we meet, With the songs of the ransom'd We each other shall greet, Singing praise to the Lamb, Thro’ eternity’s years, With the past all forgotten With its sorrows and tears [Refrain] Used With Tune: [When the trumpet shall sound]

Prepare to Meet Thy God

Author: J. H. S. Appears in 51 hymnals First Line: Careless soul, why will you linger Refrain First Line: Careless soul, O heed the warning Lyrics: 1 Careless soul, why will you linger, Wand’ring from the fold of God? Hear you not the invitation? O prepare to meet thy God. Chorus: Careless soul, O heed the warning, For your life will soon be gone; O how sad to face the judgment, Unprepared to meet thy God. 2 Why so tho'tless are you standing While the fleeting years go by, And your life is spent in folly? O prepare to meet thy God. [Chorus] 3 Hear you not the earnest pleadings Of your friends that wish you well? And perhaps before tomorrow You’ll be called to meet your God. [Chorus) 4 If you spurn the invitation Till the Spirit shall depart, Then you’ll see your sad condition, Unprepared to meet thy God. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Careless soul, why will you linger]

In the Shadow of the Rock

Author: Dr. H. Bonar Appears in 80 hymnals First Line: In the shadow of the Rock let me rest Refrain First Line: In the shadow of the rock let me rest Lyrics: 1 In the shadow of the Rock let me rest, When I feel the tempest’s shock thrill my breast, All in vain the storm shall sweep while I hide, And my tranquil vigil keep, by Thy side. Refrain: In the shadow of the rock let me rest, In the shadow of the rock let me rest; When I feel the tempest's shock thrill my breast, In the shadow of the rock let me rest. 2 On the parch'd and desert way where I tread, With the scorching noontide ray o’er my head, Let me find a welcome shade, cool and still, And my weary steps be stayed by Thy will. [Refrain] 3 I in peace will rest me here till I see, That the skies again are fair over me, That the burning heats are past and the day, Bids the traveler at last go his way. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [In the shadow of the Rock let me rest]

Come to Jesus

Author: E. R. Latta Appears in 49 hymnals First Line: Come to Jesus! He will save you Refrain First Line: Come to Jesus! Come to Jesus! Lyrics: 1 Come to Jesus! He will save you, Tho' your sins as crimson glow; If you give your heart to Jesus, He will make it white as snow. Chorus: Come to Jesus! Come to Jesus! Come to Jesus! come today, Come to Jesus! Come to Jesus! Come to Jesus! come, come today! 2 Come to Jesus! do not tarry, Enter in at mercy’s gate; O delay not till the morrow, Lest thy coming be too late. [Chorus] 3 Come to Jesus, dying sinner! Other Saviour there is none; He will share with you His glory When your pilgrimage is done. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Come to Jesus! He will save you]

Free Waters

Author: Mrs. M. B. C. Slade Appears in 46 hymnals First Line: There's a fountain free, 'tis for you and me Refrain First Line: Will you come to the fountain free? Lyrics: 1 There’s a fountain free, ’tis for you and me: Let us haste, oh, haste to its brink; ’Tis the fount of love from the Source above, And He bids us all freely drink. Chorus: Will you come to the fountain free? Will you come? 'tis for you and me; Thirsty soul, hear the welcome call, ’Tis a fountain open'd for all. 2 There’s a living stream, with a crystal gleam, From the throne of life now it flows; While the waters roll let the weary soul Hear the call that forth freely goes. [Chorus] 3 There's a living well and its waters swell, And eternal life they can give; And we joyful sing, ever spring, oh, spring, As we haste to drink and to live. [Chorus] 4 There’s a Rock that’s cleft and no soul is left That may not its pure waters share; ’Tis for you and me, and its stream I see, Let us hasten joyfully there. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [There's a fountain free, 'tis for you and me]

Why Keep Jesus Waiting?

Author: C. C. C. Appears in 31 hymnals First Line: Why keep Jesus waiting Refrain First Line: Open, I implore. Lyrics: 1 Why keep Jesus waiting, Waiting in the cold? He will bear you gently, Gently to His fold; See Him, soul, and open, Open, I implore. 2 Why keep Jesus waiting, Waiting at the door? Oft He knocketh softly, Softly o’er and o’er; Hear Him, soul, and open, Open, I implore. 3 Why keep Jesus pleading, Pleading at the door? He would be your Saviour, Ever, evermore; Love Him, soul, and open, Open, I implore. 4 Why keep Jesus waiting-- Knocking at the door? Soon He’ll cease His pleading, Yes, for evermore; Come, poor soul, obey Him, Open, I implore. Used With Tune: [Why keep Jesus waiting]

A Soul Winner for Jesus

Author: J. W. Ferrill Appears in 44 hymnals First Line: I want to be a soul winner Lyrics: 1 I want to be a soul winner For Jesus ev’ry day, He does so much for me; I want to aid the lost sinner To leave his erring way, And be from bondage free. Chorus: A soul winner for Jesus, A soul winner for Jesus, O let me be each day A soul winner for Jesus, A soul winner for Jesus, He's done so much for me. 2 I want to be a soul winner And bring the lost to Christ, That they His grace may know; I want to live for Christ ever, And do His blessed will, Because He loves me so. [Chorus] 3 I want to be a soul winner Till Jesus calls for me, To lay my burdens down; I want to hear Him say, Servant, “You've gathered many sheaves, Receive a starry crown.” [Chorus] Scripture: Psalm 19:7 Used With Tune: [I want to be a soul winner]

Beyond this Land of Parting

Author: Mrs. M. B. C. Slade Appears in 37 hymnals First Line: Beyond this land of parting, losing and leaving Refrain First Line: Land beyond, so fair and bright! Lyrics: 1 Beyond this land of parting, losing and leaving, Far beyond the losses, darkening this, And far beyond the taking and the bereaving Lies the summer-land of bliss. Refrain: Land beyond, so fair and bright! Land beyond where is no night! Summer-land, God is its Light, O happy summer-land of bliss! 2 Beyond this land of toiling, sowing and reaping, Far beyond the shadows darkening this, And far beyond the sighing, moaning and weeping, Lies the summer-land of bliss. [Refrain] 3 Beyond of this land of sinning, fainting and falling, Far beyond the doubtings darkening this, And far beyond the griefs and dangers befalling, Lies the summer-land of bliss. [Refrain] 4 Beyond this land of waiting, seeking and sighing, Far beyond the sorrows darkening this, And far beyond the pain and sickness and dying, Lies the summer-land of bliss. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Beyond this land of parting, losing and leaving]

Come in "The Obedience of Faith"

Author: Flavil Hall Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Wand'rer, hear the invitation Refrain First Line: Come to Jesus, dying sinner Used With Tune: [Wand'rer, hear the invitation]