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An upper room did our Lord prepare

Author: Frederick Pratt Green, 1903- Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 26 hymnals Topics: Discipleship Scripture: John 13:1-5 Used With Tune: O WALY WALY (1)

Who Is on the Lord's Side?

Author: Frances R. Havergal Appears in 456 hymnals Topics: Discipleship Refrain First Line: By Thy grace divine Used With Tune: ARMAGEDDON

Come, Follow Me, the Savior Spake

Author: Johann Scheffler, 1624-16577; Charles W. Schaeffer, 1813-1896 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8 Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Commitment, Discipleship; Commitment, Discipleship First Line: "Come, follow me," the Savior spake Lyrics: 1 "Come, follow me," the Savior spake, "all in my way abiding; deny yourselves, the world forsake, obey my call and guiding. Oh, bear the cross, whate'er betide; take my example for your guide." 2 "I am the light; I light the way, a godly life displaying; I bid you walk as in the day; I keep your feet from straying. I am the way, and well I show how you should sojourn here below." 3 "I teach you how to shun and flee what harms your soul's salvation; from ev'ry guile your heart I free, from sin and its temptation. I am the refuge of the soul and lead you to your heav'nly goal." 4 Then let us follow Christ, our Lord, and take the cross appointed, and, firmly clinging to his word, in suff'ring be undaunted. For those who bear the battle's strain The crown of heav'nly life obtain. Used With Tune: MACHS MIT MIR, GOTT

Jesus, come! for we invite you

Author: Christopher Idle (b. 1938) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Discipleship Lyrics: 1 Jesus, come! for we invite you, Guest and Master, Friend and Lord; now, as once at Cana's wedding, speak, and let us hear your word: lead us through our need or doubting, hope be born and joy restored. 2 Jesus, come! transform our pleasures, guide us into paths unknown; bring your gifts, command your servants, let us trust in you alone: though your hand may work in secret, all shall see what you have done. 3 Jesus, come in new creation, heaven brought near in power divine; give your unexpected glory changing water into wine: rouse the faith of your disciples — come, our first and greatest Sign! 4 Jesus, come! surprise our dullness, make us willing to receive more than we can yet imagine, all the best you have to give: let us find your hidden riches, taste your love, believe, and live! Scripture: John 2:1-4 Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER (NEANDER)

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,265 hymnals Topics: Life of Discipleship Prayer and Guidance; God's Church Life of Discipleship: Prayer and Guidance Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray; take all my guilt away; oh, let me from this day be wholly thine. 2 May thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire; as thou hast died for me, oh, may my love to thee pure, warm, and changeless be, a living fire. 3 While life's dark maze I tread, and griefs around me spread, be thou my guide; bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow's tears away, nor let me ever stray from thee aside. Used With Tune: OLIVET

Will You Let Me Be Your Servant (The Servant Song)

Author: Richard Gillard Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 53 hymnals Topics: Discipleship and Mission First Line: Will you let me be your servant Scripture: Matthew 25:34-46 Used With Tune: THE SERVANT SONG

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: Catherine Hankey; Mary Moehlman Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 1,248 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: I love to tell the story Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and his glory, Of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story, Because I know 'tis true; It satisfies my longings As nothing else would do. Refrain: I love to tell the story, 'Twill be my theme in glory To tell the old, old story Of Jesus and his love. 2 I love to tell the story, 'Tis pleasant to repeat What seems each time I tell it, More wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, For some have never heard The message of salvation From God's own Holy Word. [Refrain] 3 I love to tell the story For those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting To hear it, like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, 'Twill be the old, old story That I have loved so long. [Refrain] 4 I love to hear the story Of unseen things above, Creation and God's glory, Of Jesus and his love; How Light o'ercomes the darkness, The vision of Shalom; How God dwells deep within us, And truth will lead us home. I love to hear the story, It covers us in glory, That joyful wonderful story Of God's eternal love. Used With Tune: HANKEY

Come In, O Come!

Author: H. C. G. Moule Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Discipleship First Line: Come in, O come! the door stands open now Used With Tune: MORECAMBE

A Day's Work for the Savior

Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Discipleship Used With Tune: [A day's work for the Savior]

And can it be that I should gain

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 299 hymnals Topics: Service and Discipleship Lyrics: 1 And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior's blood? Died he for me who caused his pain, for me who him to death pursued? Amazing love, how can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Amazing love, how can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me? 2 'Tis mystery all: th'Immortal dies! Who can explore his strange design? In vain the firstborn seraph tries to sound the depths of love divine. 'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore; let angel minds inquire no more. 'Tis mercy all! let earth adore; let angel minds inquire no more. 3 Long my imprisoned spirit lay, fast bound in sin and nature's night; thine eye diffused a quickening ray; I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; my chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth and followed thee. My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth and followed thee. 4 No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in him is mine; alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach th'eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ my own. Bold I approach th'eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ my own. Used With Tune: [And can it be that I should gain]