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I Love Him Far Better

Author: Eli G. Christy Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: It pays to serve Jesus, I speak from my heart Lyrics: 1 It pays to serve Jesus, I speak from my heart; He’ll always be with us, if we do our part; There’s naught in this wide world can pleasure afford, There’s peace and contentment in serving the Lord. Refrain: I love Him far better than in days of yore, I’ll serve Him more truly than ever before; I’ll do as He bids me, whatever the cost, I’ll be a true soldier — I’ll die at my post. 2 And oft when I’m tempted to turn from the track, I think of my Savior — my mind wanders back To the place where they nailed Him on Calvary’s tree— I hear a voice saying, I suffered for thee. [Refrain] 3 There’s a place that remembrance still brings back to me, ’Twas there I found pardon — ’twas Heaven to me; There Jesus spoke sweetly to my weary soul, My sins were forgiven, He made my heart whole. [Refrain] 4 How rich is the blessing the world cannot give, I’m satisfied fully for Jesus to live; Tho’ friends may forsake me, and trials arise, I’m trusting in Jesus, His love never dies. [Refrain] Used With Tune: LITHUANIA Text Sources: Songs of Love and Praise, by John R. Sweney et. al. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: John J. Hood, 1894)

March Onward!

Author: Fanny Crosby Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 18 hymnals First Line: March onward, march onward! our banner of light Refrain First Line: Press forward, look upward, be strong in the Lord Lyrics: 1 March onward, march onward! our banner of light Is waving before us majestic and bright; March onward thro’ trial, temptation and strife, No rest from the conflict—the battle of life. Refrain: Press forward, look upward, be strong in the Lord, Our hope in His mercy, our trust in His word; Press forward, look upward, march homeward and sing, All glory to Jesus, to Jesus our king. 2 March onward, undaunted, whate’er may oppose; The sword of the Spirit will vanquish our foes; Tho’ legions of darkness our pathway assail, If prayer be our watchword, they cannot prevail. [Refrain] 3 The shaft of the tempter will strike, but in vain, Our buckler of faith in Immanuel’s name; The storm cloud may gather, the thunder may roll, Yet God is the refuge and rock of our soul. [Refrain] 4 March onward, oh, vision of rapture untold! The victors for Jesus ere long shall behold The land of our promise, the home of our rest, And dwell with our captain eternally blest. [Refrain] Used With Tune: KASHMIR Text Sources: Select Songs No. 2 by Francis N. Peloubet and Hubert P. Main (New York: Biglow & Main, 1893)

The Crown Of Glory

Author: Edward H. Nevin Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: I hear a sweet voice that floats down from above Lyrics: 1 I hear a sweet voice that floats down from above, It sounds like the voice of a friend that I love; It bids me watchful and faithful and bold, For I fight for a crown more precious than gold. Refrain: For a crown, for a crown, for a crown I fight, With Christ as my leader, my strength and my light; For a crown, for a crown, for a crown I fight, With Christ as my leader, my strength and my light. 2 It whispers, Oh soldiers! yield not to despair, For Jesus is with you wherever you are; His grace will enable you, surely, to win, In fighting the battle with error and sin. [Refrain] 3 The clouds may surround me and darken my way And shut from my bosom the sunshine of day; But Christ in the gloom of the night will appear, And turn into gladness my anguish and fear. [Refrain] 4 The foes that assail me stand forth in their pride, Within and around me on every side; But armed and equipped by my king, I am strong; And know that, in battle, I’ll vanquish the wrong. [Refrain] 5 God’s battle will win at the last, I am sure, Though long the great conflict with sin may endure, His power, and justice and love will unite, To brighten the earth with the triumphs of right. [Refrain] Used With Tune: KAUNAS Text Sources: The Great Awakening

Till Christ Shall Come

Author: Harry Southwick Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Thro’ life’s dark vales and shadows, till Christ shall come Lyrics: 1 Thro’ life’s dark vales and shadows, till Christ shall come, We’ll wander on our journey, till Christ shall come; E’en tho’ the way seems dreary, till Christ shall come, We’ll bear our burdens meekly, till Christ shall come; Then, with the holy angels, singing God’s love, With friends and saints immortal in realms above: Singing with hallelujahs, triumphant songs To God the Son and Spirit all praise belongs. 2 We’ll struggle on and labor, till Christ shall come, Helping our weary neighbor, till Christ shall come; ’Twill make the way less dreary, till Christ shall come, To keep the sad and weary, till Christ shall come; Then, oh, what glory waits us, in Heav’n to sing; Our Father’s smiles to greet us pure joys will bring; Then, O my soul, take courage, rest in His love Till Christ shall come to take us to Heav’n above. 3 We’ll thank our heav’nly Father, till Christ shall come, For sunshine, shower and shadow, till Christ shall come: With lamps all full and waiting till Christ shall come, We’ll keep them trimmed and burning till Christ shall come; Then to His fold in glory, where all is fair; His arms are strong to take us with loving care; Then, on the wings of morning, we’ll soar away, By waters and green pastures, to endless day. Used With Tune: DAEJON Text Sources: The Shining River by Henry Perkins and William O Perkins (New York: Oliver Ditson, 1875)

Jesus Will Save

Author: John R. Holt Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: O, soul in the shadows, to Satan a slave Refrain First Line: ’Tis Jesus your Savior that’s passing this way Lyrics: 1 O, soul in the shadows, to Satan a slave, Accept the dear Savior, He’s mighty to save. Then why not believe Him? He’s passing this way; Accept Him rejoicing, He’ll save you today. Refrain: ’Tis Jesus your Savior that’s passing this way; Oh, list to His pleading, accept him today. ’Tis Jesus your Savior that’s passing this way; Oh, list to His pleading, accept him today. 2 Oh, think of His goodness and infinite love, He came from the portals of glory above To rescue and save you; then harken and hear The voice of His pleading, while Jesus is near. [Refrain] 3 Soul, why will you linger, and needlessly wait? Time swiftly is passing, the hour groweth late. The day of salvation hath dawned upon you; Then come to the Savior, so loving and true. [Refrain] Used With Tune: DACIA Text Sources: Gospel Songs and Hymns No. 1 by George B. Holsinger (Bridgewater, VA: Brethren Publishing House, 1898)

The Light Of His Coming

Author: A. B. W. Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: The light of His coming is flashing afar Refrain First Line: Rejoice, O ye faithful, the circling of years Lyrics: 1 The light of His coming is flashing afar, The rising and glory of Bethlehem’s star, The heavens receive Him no longer from sight, Descending, encompassed with seraphim bright. Refrain: Rejoice, O ye faithful, the circling of years Has hastened His coming to dry up your tears; The sweet fields of Eden again are restored— The kingdoms of earth now belong to your Lord. 2 He comes, the Messiah, to harvest the earth, The gems of His crown are bright jewels of worth; The mantle of death is now folded away, The faithful of ages are born in a day. [Refrain] 3 Behold the despisèd, the crucified One, Once led to the cross, now ascending the throne; The kings of the earth cast their crowns at His feet, The hosts of the heavens His praises repeat. [Refrain] Used With Tune: VINNYTSIA Text Sources: Hymns of the Second Coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Bailie Brown and Peter P. Bilhorn (Chicago: Bilhorn Brothers, 1911)

Till The Day Break

Author: Ada R. Habershon Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Till the day break and the shadows flee away Refrain First Line: Till the day break and the shadows flee away Lyrics: 1 Till the day break and the shadows flee away, Waiting for the shining of the sun’s first ray; Looking for the brightness that proclaims Him near, Longing for the Presence which has grown so dear. Refrain: Till the day break and the shadows flee away, Till the day break when He comes again for me; Till the day break and the shadows flee away, Longing for the moment when His face I see. 2 Through the hours of darkness, waiting for the light, For the cloudless sunrise that will end the night; Watching for the morning when our Lord shall come, And His voice will call us to the heavenly home. [Refrain] 3 Many of His waiting ones in Him now sleep, Till the night be over, earth their dust will keep; But at day break, they from out their graves shall rise, And with all His people meet Him in the skies. [Refrain] 4 He is waiting patiently for that bright day, When the earthborn shadows will have fled away; When He will receive us to Himself at last— No more separation, sin and sorrow past. [Refrain] Used With Tune: GUAYAQUIL Text Sources: Alexander's Gospel Songs and Solos, by Charles M. Alexander (Philadelphia: Sterling Music Company, 1917)

A Call For Help

Author: Jacob B. Smith Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: At home and abroad, on life’s battlefield Refrain First Line: The trumpet is sounding, we’re off to the fray Lyrics: 1 At home and abroad, on life’s battlefield, Brave soldiers are needed their service to yield For Jesus who died that all might have life. Come enter the battle, be bold in the strife. Refrain: The trumpet is sounding, we’re off to the fray, Immanuel’s banner we’ll lift up today. Then onward, still onward in His name we go, Till all of His creatures the Lord’s name will know. 2 Our captain is calling for volunteers now, Let all to His mandates submissively bow; Not life and not friends let any hold dear While cries of the needy break out on your ear. [Refrain] 3 Oh, who then will go in the strength of the Lord, Uplifting His banner, proclaiming His word? Who will help to redeem dying souls from the grave, In telling of Jesus, the mighty to save? [Refrain] Used With Tune: IMMANUEL'S BANNER Text Sources: Church and Sunday School Hymnal by John D. Brunk (Scottsdale, PA: Mennonite Publishing House, 1902)

Rejoice, And Be Glad

Author: Aldine S. Kieffer Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Rejoice, O young man, in the glory of youth Refrain First Line: Rejoice and be glad, through the night and the day Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, O young man, in the glory of youth, In virtue and wisdom, in honor and truth; Let these gird your loins as you journey along To mansions of bliss in the land of sweet song. Refrain: Rejoice and be glad, through the night and the day, Look bright and not sad, on your pilgrimage way; Rejoice and be glad, through the night and the day, Look bright and not sad, on your pilgrimage way. 2 Rejoice, O young maid, in thy innocent grace, Let Christ be your model, that others may trace His features in yours as you journey above, Secure from all sin in pure innocent love. [Refrain] 3 Be strong, O young saint, there are foes in the way, Be strong in the faith lest they lead thee astray; Thy Captain alone can shield thee and save, And give thee a home after death and the grave. [Refrain] Used With Tune: BEAR BUTTE Text Sources: The Pathway of Praise No. 1 by Ephraim T. Hildebrand and C. J. Gilbert (Cincinnati: Fillmore Borthers, 1904)

Little Bells of Easter

Author: Fanny Crosby Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Little bells of Easter, we will gently sway Refrain First Line: Bells of Easter gaily swinging to and fro Lyrics: 1. Little bells of Easter, (1)we will gently sway, Ringing chimes for Jesus on this happy day; (2)Nodding, gaily nodding, like the flowers we love, Singing praise all our days for the King above. Refrain Bells of Easter gaily swinging to and fro, Pealing out a gladsome lay as forth we go; Jesus lives forever is the news we bring, Blessèd tidings of salvation, Christ is king. 2. Little bells of Easter, (3)swinging all in time, (4)Round about together hear our echoes chime; Giving out the sunshine as we pass you by, Singing praise all our days to the King on high. [Refrain] 3. Little bells of Easter, happy hearts have we, In our master’s service faithful let us be; Ever moving onward (5)step by step we’ll go, Singing praise all our days while on earth below. [Refrain] 1 Swaying motion 2 Bowing 3 Swinging arms 4 Turning around 5 Marching Used With Tune: PORTLAND Text Sources: Bright Melodies, edited by John R. Sweney & J. Howard Entwisle (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: John J. Hood, 1899), number 188