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Near to the Heart of God

Author: Cleland B. McAfee, 1866-1944 Appears in 154 hymnals Topics: Devotional First Line: There is a place of quiet rest Refrain First Line: O Jesus, blest Redeemer Lyrics: 1 There is a place of quiet rest, Near to the heart of God, A place where sin cannot molest, Near to the heart of God. Refrain: O Jesus, blest Redeemer Sent from the heart of God, Hold us, who wait before Thee Near to the heart of God. 2 There is a place of comfort sweet, Near to the heart of God, A place where we our Saviour meet, Near to the heart of God. (Refrain) 3 There is a place of full release Near to the heart of God, A place where all is joy and peace, Near to the heart of God. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [There is a place of quiet rest]

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 544 hymnals Topics: Dévotion Lyrics: 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand— The shadow of a mighty rock Within a weary land; A home within the wilderness, A rest upon the way, From the burning of the noontide heat, And the burden of the day. 2 Upon the cross of Jesus Mine eye at times can see The very dying form of One Who suffered there for me: And from my stricken heart with tears Two wonders I confess— The wonders of redeeming love And my unworthiness. 3 I take, O cross, thy shadow For my abiding place: I ask no other sunshine than The sunshine of His face; Content to let the world go by, To know no gain nor loss: My sinful self my only shame, My glory all, the cross. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 32:2 Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER

Jesus, Lover of My Soul

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 3,300 hymnals Topics: Devotional Used With Tune: [Jesus, lover of my soul]

How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds

Author: John Newton (1725-1807) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,663 hymnals Topics: Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Dévotion Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear! It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, and drives away his fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, and calms the troubled breast; 'tis manna to the hungry soul, and to the weary rest. 3 Dear name! the rock on which I build, my shield and hiding place, my never-failing treasury, filled with boundless stores of grace. 4 Jesus, my Shepherd, Husband, Friend, my Prophet, Priest, and King, my Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, accept the praise I bring. 5 Weak is the effort of my heart, and cold my warmest thought; but, when I see thee as thou art, I'll praise thee as I ought. 6 Till then I would thy love proclaim with every fleeting breath; and may the music of thy name refresh my soul in death. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:2 Used With Tune: ST. PETER

Breathe on me, breath of God

Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835-89 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 350 hymnals Topics: Dévotion Lyrics: 1 Breathe on me, breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love all that you love and do what you would do. 2 Breathe on me, breath of God, until my heart is pure, until with you I will one will, to do and to endure. 3 Breathe on me, breath of God, and all my life refine, until this earthly part of me glows with your fire divine. 4 Breathe on me, breath of God; so shall I never die, but live with you the perfect life of your eternity. Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7 Used With Tune: HAMPTON

O Lord my love, my strength, my tower

Author: J. Scheffler (1624-1677); J. Wesley (1703-1791) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 166 hymnals Topics: God's Church Love and Devotion Used With Tune: ST. MATTHIAS

I'll Live for Him

Author: R. E. Hudson Appears in 545 hymnals Topics: Devotional First Line: My life, my love I give to Thee Refrain First Line: I'll live for Him Who died for me Used With Tune: [My life, my love I give to Thee]

My Saviour First of All

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 248 hymnals Topics: Devotional First Line: When my life work is ended, and I cross the swelling tide Refrain First Line: I shall know Him, I shall know Him Lyrics: 1 When my life work is ended and I cross the swelling tide, When the bright and glorious morning I shall see; I shall know my Redeemer when I reach the other side, And His smile will be the first to welcome me.Refrain:I shall know Him, I shall know Him, As redeemed by His side I shall stand; I shall know Him, I shall know Him,By the print of the nails in His hand.2 Oh, the soul thrilling rapture when I view His blessed face, And the luster of His kindly beaming eye; How my full heart will praise Him for the mercy, love and grace,That prepares for me a mansion in the sky. [Refrain] 3 Oh, the dear ones in glory, how they beckon me to come, And our parting at the river I recall; To the sweet vales of Eden they will sing my welcome home, But I long to meet my Saviour first of all. [Refrain] 4 Thro' the gates to the city in a robe of spotless white, He will lead me where no tears shall ever fall; In the glad song of ages I shall mingle with delight, But I long to meet my Saviour first of all. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [When my life work is ended, and I cross the swelling tide]

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: Katherine Hankey Appears in 1,243 hymnals Topics: Devotional Used With Tune: [I love to tell the story]

Blessed Be the Name.

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 1,768 hymnals Topics: Devotional Songs First Line: O for a thousand tongues to sing Refrain First Line: Blessed be the name, blessed be the name Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing, Blessed be the name of the Lord! The glories of my God and King! Blessed be the name of the Lord! [Refrain:] Blessed be the name, blessed be the name, Blessed be the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name, blessed be the name, Blessed be the name of the Lord! 2 Jesus! the name that charms our fears, Blessed be the name of the Lord! 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, Blessed be the name of the Lord! [Refrain] 3 He breaks the power of cancelled sin, Blessed be etc. His blood can make the foulest clean, Blessed be etc. 4 I never shall forget that day, Blessed be etc. When Jesus washed my sins away, Blessed be etc. Used With Tune: [O for a thousand tongues to sing]