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Who are these arrayed in white

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-88) Appears in 154 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Who are these arrayed in white, Brighter than the noonday sun, Foremost of the sons of light, Nearest the eternal throne? These are they that bare the cross, Nobly for their Master stood, Sufferers in his righteous cause, Followers of the dying God. 2 Out of great distress they came, Washed their robes by faith below In the blood of yonder Lamb, Blood that washes white as snow; Therefore are they next the throne, Serve their Master day and night; God resides among his own, God doth in his saints delight. 3 He that on the throne doth reign, Shall his saints for ever feed, With the tree of life sustain, To the living fountains lead; He shall all their sorrows chase, All their wants at once remove, Wipe the tears from every face, Fill up every soul with love. Topics: The Life to Come

Sweeping through the gates of the new Jerusalem

Author: Tullius Clinton O’Kane (1830-1912) Appears in 73 hymnals First Line: Who, who are these beside the chilly wave Lyrics: 1 Who, who are these beside the chilly wave, Just on the borders of the silent grave, Shouting Jesus’ power to save, Washed in the blood of the Lamb? Refrain: Sweeping through the gates of the new Jerusalem, Washed in the blood of the Lamb. 2 These, these are they who in their youthful days, Found Jesus early, and in wisdom’s ways Proved the fulness of his grace, Washed in the blood of the Lamb. 3 These, these are they who in affliction’s woes Ever have found in Jesus calm repose, Such as from a pure heart flows, Washed in the blood of the Lamb. 4 These, these are they who in the conflict dire Boldly have stood amid the hottest fire; Jesus now says: Come up higher; Washed in the blood of the Lamb. Topics: The Life to Come

With steady pace the pilgrim moves

Author: Richard Jukes (1804-67) Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: 1 With steady pace the pilgrim moves Toward the blissful shore, And sings with cheerful heart and voice: ‘Tis better on before. 2 His passage through a desert lies, Where furious lions roar; He takes his staff, and smiling says: ‘Tis better on before. 3 When tempted to forsake his God And give the contest o’er, He hears a voice which says: Look up, ‘Tis better on before. 4 When stern affliction clouds his face, And death stands at the door, Hope cheers him with her happiest note: ‘Tis better on before. 5 And when on Jordan’s bank he stands, And views the radiant shore, Bright angels whisper: Come away, ‘Tis better on before. 6 And so it is, for high in Heaven They never suffer more; Eternal calm succeeds the storm, ‘Tis better on before. Topics: The Life to Come

Ere the sun, ere the sun goes down

Author: Frederick William Fry (1860-1939) Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: You must have your sins forgiven Lyrics: 1 You must have your sins forgiven, Ere the sun, ere the sun goes down, If you wish to go to Heaven When the sun, when the sun goes down. O now to God be crying, For your time is swiftly flying, In the grave you’ll soon be lying When the sun goes down! Refrain: Ere the sun, ere the sun goes down, Ere the sun, ere the sun goes down, O sinner, come to Jesus Ere the sun goes down! 2 Every chance will soon be past, When the sun, when the sun goes down; Even this may be the last, When the sun, when the sun goes down. If this offer be rejected, And salvation still neglected, Death may come when least expected, When the sun goes down. Topics: The Life to Come

And are we yet alive

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-88) Appears in 219 hymnals Lyrics: 1 And are we yet alive, And see each other’s face? Glory and praise to Jesus give For his redeeming grace! Preserved by power divine To full salvation here, Again in Jesus’ praise we join, And in his sight appear. 2 What troubles we have seen, What conflicts we have passed, Fightings without and fears within, Since we assembled last! But out of all the Lord Has brought us by his love; And still he doth his help afford, And hides our life above. 3 Then let us make our boast Of his redeeming power, Which saves us to the uttermost, Till we shall sin no more. Let us take up the cross, Till we the crown obtain, And gladly reckon all things loss, So we may Jesus gain. Topics: Special Occasions New Year

Thy great name

Author: Lawrence Tuttiett (1825-97) Appears in 82 hymnals First Line: Father, let me dedicate Lyrics: 1 Father, let me dedicate, This new year to thee, In whatever worldly state Thou wilt have me be; Not from sorrow, pain, or care Would I ask that thou shouldst spare; This alone shall be my prayer, Glorify thy name. Refrain: Thy great name! Thy great name! Let my life, O Lord, each day Glorify thy name. 2 If in mercy thou wilt spare Joys that yet are mine, If on life serene and fair Brighter rays may shine, Let my glad heart, while it sings, Rise by faith’s exultant wings, And, whate’er the future brings, Glorify thy name. 3 If thou callest to the cross, And its shadow come Turning all my gain to loss, Shrouding heart and home, Let me think how thy dear Son His eternal glory won, And in steadfast faith pray on: Glorify thy name. Topics: Special Occasions New Year

My times are in thy hand

Author: William Freeman Lloyd (1791-1853) Appears in 302 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My times are in thy hand, My God, I wish them there; My life, my friends, my soul I leave Entirely to thy care. 2 My times are in thy hand, Whatever they may be, Pleasing or painful, dark or bright, As best may seem to thee. 3 My times are in thy hand, Why should I doubt or fear? A Father’s hand will never cause His child a needless care. 4 My times are in thy hand, Jesus, the crucified; The hand my cruel sins had pierced Is now my guard and guide. 5 My times are in thy hand, I’ll always trust in thee; And after death at thy right hand I shall for ever be. Topics: Special Occasions New Year

O God of Bethel, by whose hand

Author: Philip Doddridge (1702-51) Appears in 379 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God of Bethel, by whose hand Thy people still are fed, Who through this weary pilgrimage Hast all our fathers led; 2 Our vows, our prayers, we now present Before thy throne of grace; God of our fathers, be the God Of their succeeding race. 3 Through each perplexing path of life Our wandering footsteps guide; Give us each day our daily bread, And raiment fit provide. 4 O spread thy covering wings around, Till all our wanderings cease, And at our Father’s loved abode Our souls arrive in peace. 5 Such blessings from thy gracious hand Our humble prayers implore; And thou shalt be our chosen God And portion, evermore. Topics: Special Occasions New Year

Bring your dearest and your best

Author: Barbara Stoddart (1865-1915) Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Bring your tithes into the storehouse Lyrics: 1 Bring your tithes into the storehouse, Lay your best at Jesus’ feet; Bring an offering to the altar, Make your sacrifice complete. Refrain: Bring your dearest and your best, Bring your dearest and your best, Join with us in self-denial, Bring your dearest and your best. 2 Bring your time and bring your talents, Bring the gift which costs you pain; Bring your best, your dearest treasure, Let God have his own again. 3 Though your all is very little, Cast it in God’s treasury; Jesus always recognises What is given cheerfully. 4 Prove the Lord, for he has promised That his blessings he will send; Heaven’s windows shall be opened, Mercies shall on you descend. Topics: Special occasions Self-denial

Christ of self-denial

Author: William James Pearson (1832-92) Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ of self-denial Who for help dost call, We have given little, Thou hast given all; Offerings and thanksgivings Thou wilt not despise; While our best we bring thee, Bless our sacrifice. 2 Having food and clothing, We will be content, Thou hast needful blessings In abundance sent; Freely by thy bounty Thou dost let us live, More and more receiving, More and more to give. 3 From thy thankful people, From each grateful home, As thy hand hath given, To thy hand shall come; Love for help is seeking, Knocking at each door, All thy children gladly Give thee more and more. Topics: Special occasions Self-denial