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How Can I Keep from Singing

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899; Doris Plenn Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 146 hymnals First Line: My life flows on in endless song Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song; Above earth’s lamentation. I hear the real though far-off hymn That hails a new creation. Refrain: No storm can shake my inmost calm While to that rock I’m clinging. Since Love is Lord of heaven and earth, How can I keep from singing? 2 Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing; It sounds and echoes in my soul; How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 3 What though the tempest 'round me roar, I hear the truth it liveth. What though the darkness 'round me close, Songs in the night it giveth. [Refrain] 4 When tyrants tremble, sick with fear, And hear their death knells ringing; When friends rejoice both far and near, How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 5 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, A fountain ever springing. All things are mine since I am his; How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] Topics: General Music for Worship Trust Used With Tune: ENDLESS SONG

In the Christian's Home in Glory (Rest for the Weary)

Author: Samuel Y. Harmer, b. 1809 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 463 hymnals First Line: In the Christian's home in glory Refrain First Line: There is rest for the weary Lyrics: 1. In the Christian's home in glory There remains a land of rest; And my Savior's gone before me To fulfill my soul's request. Refrain: There is rest for the weary, There is rest for the weary, There is rest for the weary, There is rest for you. On the other side of Jordan, In the sweet fields of Eden, Where the tree of life is blooming, There is rest for you. 2 He is fitting up my mansion, Which eternally shall stand, For my stay shall not be transient In that holy, happy land. [Refrain] 3 Sing, O sing ye heirs of glory! Shout your triumph as you go! Zion's gates will open for you, You shall find an entrance through. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal; Heaven Scripture: John 14:2 Used With Tune: REST FOR THE WEARY

Far and Near the Fields Are Teeming

Author: J. O. Thompson Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 208 hymnals Refrain First Line: Lord of harvest, send forth reapers Lyrics: 1 Far and near the fields are teeming With the waves of ripened grain; Far and near their gold is gleaming O’er the sunny slope and plain. Refrain: Lord of harvest, send forth reapers; Hear us, Lord, to Thee we cry; Send them now the sheaves to gather, Ere the harvest time pass by. 2 Send them forth with morn’s first beaming, Send them in the noontide’s glare; When the sun’s last rays are gleaming, Bid them gather everywhere. [Refrain] 3 Thou whom Christ the Lord is sending, Gather now the sheaves of gold; Heavenward then at evening wending, Thou shalt come with joy untold. [Refrain] Topics: Harvest; Installation of Office-bearers; Ministry; Missions; Christian Work Used With Tune: CLEMM

Praise the Lord

Author: J. Kempthorne Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 780 hymnals First Line: Praise the Lord, ye heav'ns, adore Him! Used With Tune: PEREZ

The Shining Shore

Author: David Nelson Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 601 hymnals First Line: My days are gliding swiftly by Refrain First Line: For now we stand on Jordan's strand Used With Tune: [My days are gliding swiftly by]

Take the Name of Jesus with You

Author: Lydia Baxter Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 678 hymnals Refrain First Line: Precious name, O how sweet! Lyrics: 1 Take the name of Jesus with you, child of sorrow and of woe. It will joy and comfort give you; take it, then, where'er you go. Refrain: Precious name, O how sweet! Hope of earth and joy of heav'n. Precious name, O how sweet! Hope of earth and joy of heav'n. 2 Take the name of Jesus ever, as a shield from ev'ry snare. If temptations round you gather, breathe that holy name in prayer. [Refrain] 3 O the precious name of Jesus! How it thrills our souls with joy, when his loving arms receive us, and His songs our tongues employ. [Refrain] 4 At the name of Jesus bowing, falling prostrate at His feet, King of Kings in heav'n we'll crown Him, when our journey is complete. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ, Our Lord Person of Christ Scripture: Psalm 51 Used With Tune: PRECIOUS NAME

Angels from the Realms of Glory

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 777 hymnals Refrain First Line: Come and worship, come and worship Lyrics: 1 Angels from the realms of glory, wing your flight o'er all the earth; ye who sang creation's story now proclaim Messiah's birth; Refrain: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn King. 2 Shepherds, in the field abiding, watching o'er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing; yonder shines the infant light; [Refrain] 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, brighter visions beam afar; seek the great Desire of nations; ye have seen His natal star; [Refrain] 4 Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear; suddenly the Lord, descending, in His temple shall appear; [Refrain] Topics: Jesus, Conceived and Born Christmas Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Old Time Power

Author: Charlie D. Tillman, 1861-1943 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 125 hymnals First Line: They were in an upper chamber Refrain First Line: O Lord, send the pow'r just now Lyrics: 1 They were in an upper chamber, they were all with one accord, when the Holy Ghost descended, as was promised by the Lord. Refrain: O Lord, send the pow'r just now, O Lord, send the pow'r just now, O Lord, send the pow'r just now, and baptize ev'ry one. 2 Yes, this pow'r from heav’n descended, with the sound of rushing wind; tongues of fire came down upon them, as the Lord said He would send. [Refrain] 3 Yes, this 'old-time' pow'r was given to our fathers who were true; this is promised to believers, and we all may have it too. [Refrain] Topics: The Holy Spirit Pentecost and Filling; Sanctifying Grace Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Used With Tune: OLD TIME POWER

Time Is Filled with Swift Transition (Hold to God's Unchanging Hand)

Author: Jennie Wilson Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 132 hymnals First Line: Time is filled with swift transition Refrain First Line: Hold to God's unchanging hand Lyrics: 1 Time is filled with swift transition, Naught of earth unmoved can stand, Build your hopes on things eternal, Hold to God’s unchanging hand. Refrain: Hold to God’s unchanging hand; Hold to God’s unchanging hand; Build your hopes on things eternal; Hold to God’s unchanging hand. 2 Trust in Him who will not leave you, Whatsoever years may bring; If by earthly friends forsaken, Still more closely to Him cling. [Refrain] 3 Covet not this world’s vain riches, That so rapidly decay; Seek to gain the heavenly treasures: They will never pass away. [Refrain] 4 When your journey is completed, If to God you have been true, Fair and bright the home in glory Your enraptured soul will view. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal Scripture: Psalm 118:8 Used With Tune: GOD'S UNCHANGING HAND

Love One Another

Author: Betty Bender Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 122 hymnals First Line: Angry words! O let them never Used With Tune: ANGRY WORDS Text Sources: Sunday School Teacher (1867)