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A Host with Banners

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: AoP1882 #14 (1882) Person Name: Fanny J. Crosby First Line: There's a shout from a host Refrain First Line: Sounding the war cry Lyrics: 1 There’s a shout from a host with banners; How they gleam as they wave in the light! ‘Tis the host of the Lord, at his royal word Going forth, in his armor bright. Refrain: Sounding the war-cry, shouting, hosanna! On where the conflict is wildest; Marching boldly they go, dealing death to the foe, In the strength of the Lord their shield. 2 There’s a shout from a host with banners, And it breaks like a flood on the soul, And the eyes of the deep it shall wake from sleep, And the nations from pole to pole. [Refrain] 3 There’s a shout from a host with banners,— How their numbers increase as they more To the gates of the blest, and the vales of rest, In the beautiful home above. [Refrain] 4 There’s a shout from a host with banners; But their rapture, oh, what will it be When the battle is done, when their crowns are won, And the King on his throne they see. [Refrain] Tune Title: [There's a shout from a host]

O Praise His Name

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: AoP1882 #18 (1882) Person Name: Fanny J. Crosby First Line: Praise the Lord, the Rock of ages Refrain First Line: Praise him and adore him Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord, the Rock of Ages, come before him with a song, While the story of his goodness we repeat; Praise the Lord, the King of Glory, with the everlasting throng Who are shouting, Hallelujah! at his feet. Refrain: O praise his name, his holy name, O come with joyful, joyful song; his wondrous love proclaim; O praise his name, his holy name; Rejoice, rejoice and sing with loud acclaim. 2 Praise the Lord, whose loving kindness has redeemed us from the fall, And has bought for us a pardon full and free; Praise the Lord that all are welcome to accept the gracious call, Ho, ye weary, heavy-laden, come to me. [Refrain] 3 Praise the Lord that in his kingdom there are mansions bright and fair, Where the streams of life and joy in beauty glide; Praise the Lord that all the faithful by and by shall enter there, And forever in his tender love abide. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Praise the Lord, the Rock of ages]

Let me Come In

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: AoP1882 #26 (1882) Person Name: Fanny J. Crosby 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] Tune Title: [O Savior, I long for thy tender forgiveness]

Come Home

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: AoP1882 #28 (1882) Person Name: Fanny J. Crosby First Line: Wanderer, come home, you are slighting a Saviour Refrain First Line: Prayers are ascending Lyrics: 1 Wand’rer, come home; you are slighting a Saviour, Pleading for you with his Father on high, Graciously calling, and tenderly saving,— “Turn ye, O turn ye, for why will ye die?” Refrain: Prayers are ascending, Angels are bending, Mercy implores you no longer to roam; Who will befriend you, Protect and defend you? None but your Saviour; O wand’rer, come home. 2 Wand’rer, look up, and take heed to your footsteps, Dangers await you, be wise and beware, Broad is your way, but the path you are treading Leads to the gate of eternal despair. [Refrain] 3 Wand’rer, come home, there is room, and a welcome; Think what a price your redemption has cost: Think of your Saviour, your wonderful Saviour,— Oh, how he yearns o’er the wretched and lost. [Refrain] 4 Come to the arms that will gladly enfold you, Come and remember He only can save; Hated, yet loving, despised, yet forgiving,— Freely his life for your ransom he gave. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Wanderer, come home, you are slighting a Saviour]

Unsearchable Riches

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: AoP1882 #33 (1882) Person Name: Fanny J. Crosby First Line: O the unsearchable riches of Christ Refrain First Line: Precious, more precious Tune Title: [O the unsearchable riches of Christ]

The Master's Call

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: AoP1882 #38 (1882) Person Name: Fanny J. Crosby First Line: The Master is come and calleth for thee; He stands Refrain First Line: Patiently waiting, earnestly pleading Lyrics: 1 The Master is come, and calleth for thee, He stands at the door of thy heart, No friend so forgiving, so gentle as he, Oh, say, wilt thou let him depart? Refrain: Patiently waiting, earnestly pleading, Jesus, thy Saviour, knocks at thy heart, Patiently waiting, earnestly pleading, Jesus, thy Saviour, knocks at thy heart. 2 The Master has come, with blessings for thee, Arise, and his message receive; Thy ransom is purchased, thy pardon is free, If thou wilt repent and believe. [Refrain] 3 The Master has come, and calleth thee now, This moment what joy may be thine; How tender that smile that illumines his brow,— A pledge of his favor divine. [Refrain] 4 He waits for thee still, then haste with delight, Oh, fly to the arms of His love, Press on to that beautiful mansion of light, Prepared in his kingdom above. [Refrain] Tune Title: [The Master is come and calleth for thee]

Coming Today

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: AoP1882 #44 (1882) Person Name: Fanny J. Crosby First Line: Out on the desert, looking, looking Refrain First Line: Jesus is looking, Jesus is calling Tune Title: [Out on the desert, looking, looking]

The Midnight Cry

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: AoP1882 #52 (1882) Person Name: Fanny J. Crosby First Line: Slumber not, slumber not Lyrics: 1 Slumber not, slumber not, for the time flies apace,— The time for the Bridegroom is near; Let us watch, let us wait, with a firm, trusting heart, Be ready the summons to hear. O provide for our lamps, let our vessels be filled With grace he will freely supply; Then, with rapture complete, our beloved we shall meet, When midnight shall echo the cry. Refrain: Slumber not, slumber not, for the time flies apace,— The time for the Bridegroom is near; Let us watch, let us wait with a firm, trusting heart, Be ready the summons to hear. 2 Slumber not, slumber not, tho' he tarry awhile, Not long will he linger away; He has left his commands to the faithful and wise, Then let us in meekness obey. Yes, the Bridegroom will come to his long-waiting bride, And wipe every tear from her eye; “Go ye forth” may we hear, and with joy, not with fear, When midnight shall echo the cry. [Refrain] 3 Slumber not, slumber not, for the moments are brief; O think of their anguish of heart Who will come, but too late, to the door of the feast, And hear from the Bridegroom, “depart” Let our lamps be well-filled and their lustre be seen When he to the marriage draws nigh, Then our souls will rejoice at the sound of his voice, When midnight shall echo the cry. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Slumber not, slumber not]

Our Light

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: AoP1882 #57 (1882) Person Name: Fanny J. Crosby 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] Tune Title: [Our Lord and Saviour bids us shine]

In the Shadow of the Cross

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: AoP1882 #61 (1882) Person Name: Fanny J. Crosby First Line: At the cross I found my Savior Refrain First Line: O my soul in him rejoices Lyrics: 1 At the cross I found my Saviour, And my boasting there shall be, For my many sins are pardoned Thro’ the blood he shed for me. Refrain: O my soul in him rejoices, And the world I count but dross,— I am walking, daily walking In the shadow of the cross. 2 At the cross I cried for mercy, Jesus heard my humble prayer; I was wretched, weak, and helpless, Till on him I cast my care. [Refrain] 3 At the cross he gave me comfort, In my darkest hour he came, And my faith looked up and saw him, Hallelujah to his name! [Refrain] 4 When among the just made perfect My Redeemer I shall see, I will tell, thro’ endless ages, What his love has done for me! [Refrain] Tune Title: [At the cross I found my Saviour]