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There is an Eye that Never Sleeps

Author: James C. Wallace, 1793-1841 Appears in 187 hymnals First Line: There is an eye that never sleeps Lyrics: 1 There is an eye that never sleeps Beneath the wing of night; There is an ear that never shuts When sink the beams of night. 2 There is an arm that never tires, When human strength gives way; There is a love that never fails, When earthly loves decay. 3 But there's a pow'r that man can wield When mortal aid is vain, That eye, that arm, that love to reach, That list'ning ear to gain. 4 That pow'r is prayer, which soars on high, Through Jesus, to the throne; And moves the hand which moves the world, To bring salvation down! Topics: Praise and Prayer Prayer; Youth; Closing Hymns Used With Tune: EVAN

There is a Wideness in God's Mercy

Author: Frederick W. Faber Appears in 915 hymnals First Line: There's a wideness in God's mercy Lyrics: 1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy, Like the wideness of the sea: There’s a kindness in His justice, Which is more than liberty. There is welcome for the sinner, And more graces for the good; There is mercy with the Savior; There is healing in His blood. 2 There is no place where earth’s sorrows Are more felt than up in heaven; There is no place where earth’s failings Have such kindly judgment given. There is plentiful redemption In the blood that has been shed; There is joy for all the members In the sorrows of the Head. 3 For the love of God is broader Than the measures of man's mind; And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. If our love were but more simple, We should take Him at His word; And our lives would be all sunshine In the sweetness of our Lord. Topics: The Christian Life Call and Repentance; Faith and Justification Used With Tune: RIPLEY

We would see Jesus

Author: Anna B. Warner Appears in 280 hymnals First Line: We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen Lyrics: 1 We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen Across the little landscape of our life; We would see Jesus, our weak faith to strengthen, For the last weariness, the final strife. 2 We would see Jesus, the great rock foundation Whereon our feet were set by sov'reign grace; Nor life nor death, with all their agitation, Can thence remove us, if we see His face. 3 We would see Jesus; other lights are paling, Which for long years we have rejoiced to see; The blessings of our pilgrimage are failing; We would not mourn them, for we go to Thee. 4 We would see Jesus; yet the spirit lingers Round the dear objects it has loved so long, And earth from earth can scarce unclasp its fingers; Our love to Thee makes not this love less strong. 5 We would see Jesus; this is all we're needing; Strength, joy, and willingness come with the sight; We would see Jesus, dying, risen, pleading; Then welcome day, and farewell mortal night. Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Hope; Evening Used With Tune: CONSOLATION

Christ is Made the Sure Foundation

Author: J. M. Neale Appears in 294 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, Chosen of the Lord, and precious, Binding all the Church in one; Holy Zion's help for ever, And her confidence alone. 2 All that dedicated city, Dearly loved of God on high, In exultant jubilation Pours perpetual melody; God the One in Thee adoring In glad hymns eternally. 3 To this temple, where we call Thee, Come, O Lord of hosts, today: With Thy wonted loving-kindness, Hear Thy people as they pray; And Thy fullest benediction Shed within its walls alway. 4 Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants What they ask of Thee to gain, What they gain from Thee for ever With the blessed to retain, And hereafter in Thy glory Evermore with Thee to reign. Topics: Church Festivals Reformation; The Church; New Year Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE Text Sources: Anon., Latin, 6th or 7th century

There is a Sea of Mercy

Author: C. K. Solberg Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There is a sea of mercy, Wide as eternity; It gives the vile and guilty Salvation full and free; It is the blood of Jesus, Come, sinner, do not weep, From sin and guilt it cleanses, "Launch out into the deep!" 2 There is a sea of promise, Its waters, deep and wide, Most safely on its bosom You reach the other side. It is the word of Scripture With power to save and keep, So full of sweet assurance, "Launch out into the deep!" 3 There is a sea of service That you must daily brave; In spite of raging tempest, Sail out the lost to save! O Christian, do not linger, Shake off the sense of sleep, Away, away to rescue, "Launch out into the deep!" 4 Tho' doubts shall make you falter, And foes shall make you fear, Tho' disappointments gather And sure defeat seems near. Tho' storms are daily raging With fierce and awful sweep, If Jesus is your pilot, "Launch out into the deep!" Topics: The Christian Life Call and Repentance; Faith and Justification Used With Tune: WEBB

Forever with the Lord

Author: James Montgomery Appears in 634 hymnals First Line: Forever with the Lord! Refrain First Line: Nearer home, nearer home Lyrics: 1 Forever with the Lord! Amen! so let it be; Life from the dead is in that word, 'Tis immortality. Here in the body pent, Absent from Him I roam, Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day's march nearer home. Chorus: Nearer home, nearer home, A day's march nearer home. 2 My Father's house on high, Home of my soul! how near At times to faith's fore-seeing eye The golden gates appear! Ah, then my spirit faints To reach the land I love, The bright inheritance of saints, Jerusalem above! [Chorus] 3 Forever with the Lord! Father, it is Thy will, The promise of that faithful word E'en here to me fulfill. Knowing as I am known, How shall I love that word, And oft repeat before the throne, "Forever with the Lord!" [Chorus] Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Hope; Closing Hymns Used With Tune: WOODBURY

From Greenland's icy Mountains

Author: Reginald Heber Appears in 1,690 hymnals Lyrics: 1 From Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand, Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand; From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain,-- They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2 Can we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high, Can we to men benighted The lamp of life deny? Salvation, O salvation! The joyful sound proclaim Till each remotest nation Has learned Messiah's name. 3 Waft, waft, ye winds, His story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole; Till o'er our ransomed nature The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign. Topics: Work and Missions Missions Used With Tune: MISSIONARY HYMN

I know that My Redeemer Lives

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 382 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives And ever prays for me; A token of His love He gives, A pledge of liberty. 2 I find Him lifting up my head; He brings salvation near; His presence makes me free indeed, And He will soon appear. 3 He wills that I should holy be: What can withstand His will? The counsel of His grace in me, He surely shall fulfill. 4 Jesus, I hang upon Thy word: I steadfastly believe Thou wilt return, and claim me, Lord, And to Thyself receive. Topics: Church Festivals Passion and Easter; Trust and Confidence Used With Tune: MESSIAH

Lord, I Hear of Showers of Blessing

Author: Elizabeth Codner Appears in 856 hymnals First Line: Lord, I hear of show'rs of blessing Lyrics: 1 Lord, I hear of show'rs of blessing Thou art scatt'ring full and free-- Show'rs, the thirsty land refreshing; Let Thy blessing fall on me-- Even me, Even me, Let Thy blessing fall on me. 2 Pass me not, O gracious Father! Sinful though my heart may be; Thou might'st leave me, but the rather Let Thy mercy light on me-- Even me, Even me, Let Thy mercy light on me. 3 Pass me not, O tender Savior! Let me love and cling to Thee; I am longing for Thy favor; Whilst Thou’rt calling, O call me-- Even me, Even me, Whilst Thou’rt calling, O call me. 4 Pass me not, O mighty Spirit! Thou canst make the blind to see; Witnesser, of Jesus’ merit, Speak the word of power to me-- Even me, Even me, Speak the word of power to me. 5 Love of God, so pure and changeless; Blood of Christ, so rich and free; Grace of God, so strong and boundless; Magnify them all in me-- Even me, Even me, Magnify them all in me. Topics: Praise and Prayer Prayer Used With Tune: EVEN ME

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Author: Phillips Brooks Appears in 867 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie; Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light: The hopes and fears Of all the years Are met in thee tonight. 2 For Christ is born of Mary; And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wond'ring love. O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth; And praises sing To God our King, And peace to men on earth. 3 How silently, how silently The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven. No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him still, The dear Christ enters in. 4 O holy Child of Bethlehem, Descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in, Be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Immanuel. Topics: Church Festivals Christmas; Childhood Used With Tune: ST. LOUIS