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The Road to Heaven

Appears in 69 hymnals First Line: The road to heav'n by Christ was made Refrain First Line: All aboard the Gospel train Lyrics: 1 The road to heav’n by Christ was made, With heav’nly truth the rails are laid; From earth to heav’n the line extends, To life eternal where it ends. Refrain: All get aboard the Gospel train, We’ll run it thro’ in Jesus’ name, We’re going home, We’re going home, We’re going home To die no more. 2 Repentance is the station, then, Where passengers are taken in; No fee for them is there to pay, For Jesus is Himself the way. [Refrain] 3 The Bible is the engineer, It points the way to heav’n so clear, Thro’ tunnels dark and dreary here, It does the way to glory steer. [Refrain] 4 God’s love the fire, His truth the steam Which drives the engine and the train, All you who would to glory ride, Must come to Christ, in Him abide. [Refrain] 5 Come, then, poor sinner, now’s the time At any station on the line; If you repent and turn from sin, The train will stop and take you in. [Refrain] 6 And then to glory we will go, With all on board as white as snow. So ring the bell and start the train, And run it thro’ in Jesus’ name. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [The road to heav’n by Christ was made]

I was a Wandering Sheep

Author: Horatius Bonar Appears in 499 hymnals First Line: I was a wand'ring sheep Used With Tune: [I was a wand'ring sheep]

Under His Wings

Appears in 46 hymnals First Line: In God I have found a retreat Refrain First Line: Oh, what comfort it brings Lyrics: 1 In God I have found a retreat, Where I can securely abide; No refuge, no rest so complete, And here I intend to reside. Refrain: Oh, what comfort it brings, My soul sweetly sings, I am safe from all danger, While under His wings. 2 I dread not the terror by night, No arrow can harm me by day; His shadow has covered me quite, My fears He has driven away. [Refrain] 3 The pestilence walking about, When darkness has settled abroad, Can never compel me to doubt The presence and power of our Lord. [Refrain] 4 The wasting destruction at noon, No fearful foreboding can bring; With Jesus, my soul doth commune, His perfect salvation I sing. [Refrain] 5 A thousand may fall at my side, Ten thousand at my right hand; Above me His wings are spread wide, Beneath them in safety I stand. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [In God I have found a retreat]

Why Stand Ye Here Idle?

Author: J. L. McDonald Appears in 25 hymnals First Line: Why stand ye here idle? there's labor for all Refrain First Line: Oh, why stand ye idle Lyrics: 1 Why stand ye here idle? there’s labor for all, The vineyard needs workmen, the weeds are grown tall, The ripe fruit is wasting for lack of strong hands, Why stand ye here idle? the Master demands. Refrain: Oh, why stand ye idle, Oh, why stand ye idle, Oh, why stand ye idle, idle all day? The harvest is passing, The harvest is passing The harvest is passing, passing away. 2 Why stand ye here idle? a brother’s in need, His cries ascend heav’nward, then pray you, give heed; For food and for raiment He suffers tonight, Then render assistance; Oh, dare to do right. [Refrain] 3 Why stand ye here idle? a soul’s being lost, Speak, speak words of warning, whatever the cost; The soul you may rescue from sin and from shame, And give to the Saviour to praise His dear name. [Refrain] 4 Why stand ye here idle? O labor each day, To lead men to Jesus, the Truth, Life, and Way; The Spirit has promised its presence to lend, To comfort and strengthen, till labors shall end. [Refrain] 5 Why stand ye here idle? a harp and a crown Are waiting in glory for sons of renown Who labor and suffer for truest and best, Then labor and enter the haven of rest. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Why stand ye here idle? there’s labor for all]

I Am Resting in the Saviour’s Love

Author: Rev. E. A. Hoffman Appears in 45 hymnals First Line: Oh! my heart is thrill'd with wondrous joy today Refrain First Line: I am resting, sweetly resting Used With Tune: [O my heart is thrilled with wondrous joy today]

Hiding in the Rock

Author: Rev. H. B. Hartzler Appears in 28 hymnals First Line: In the Rock of Ages hiding Refrain First Line: While the storm around me rages Lyrics: 1 In the Rock of Ages hiding, I have found a sure retreat; In the refuge now abiding, I have found a joy complete. Refrain: While the storm around me rages, And the angry billows roar, I am hiding in the Rock of Ages, I am safe forevermore. 2 In the Rock of Ages resting, I enjoy a sweet repose, Where the grace of God forever, Like a mighty river flows. [Refrain] 3 In the Rock of Ages trusting, I am kept in perfect peace; In the hope of glory waiting Till the toil of life shall cease. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [In the Rock of Ages hiding]

Let Me Rest

Author: Dr. H. Bonar Appears in 80 hymnals First Line: In the shadow of the Rock let me rest Used With Tune: [In the shadow of the rock let me rest]

Wonderful Grace

Author: Rev. W. H. Burrell Appears in 45 hymnals First Line: 'Tis grace! 'tis grace! 'tis wonderful grace! Refrain First Line: 'Tis wonderful grace Lyrics: 1 ‘Tis grace! ‘tis grace! ‘tis wonderful grace! This great salvation brings: The soul delivered of its load, In sweetest rapture sings. Refrain: ‘Tis grace! ‘tis grace! Wonderful, wonderful grace! ‘Tis grace! ‘tis grace! Flowing still freely for me. 2 ‘Tis grace! ‘tis grace! ‘tis wonderful grace! Which saves the soul from sin; The pow’r of rising evil slays, And reigns supreme within. [Refrain] 3 ‘Tis grace! ‘tis grace! ‘tis wonderful grace! Its streams are full and free; Are flowing now for all the race; They even flow to me. [Refrain] 4 ‘Tis grace! ‘tis grace! ‘tis wonderful grace! Which bears the soul above; The light which gleams from Jesus’ face Is rapture, peace, and love. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [‘Tis grace! ‘tis grace! ‘tis wonderful grace]

At the Beautiful Gate

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Appears in 26 hymnals First Line: I think I should mourn o'er my sorrowful fate Refrain First Line: Yes, waiting and watching for me Lyrics: 1 I think I should mourn o’er my sorrowful fate, If sorrow in heaven can be, If no one should be at the beautiful gate, There waiting and watching for me. Refrain: Yes, waiting and watching for me, Yes, waiting and watching for me; May many of those at the beautiful gate, Be waiting and watching for me. 2 How sadly I’d feel in the heavenly state, If sadness in heaven can be, If no one should be at the beautiful gate, Conducted to glory by me. [Refrain] 3 O Lord, I beseech Thee for wisdom and grace, In winning lost souls unto Thee, That many may be in that beautiful place, A crown of rejoicing to me. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I think I should mourn o’er my sorrowful fate]

No More Good-Byes

Author: E. R. Latta Appears in 23 hymnals First Line: Where life's crystal stream doth flow Refrain First Line: No more goodbyes Lyrics: 1 Where life’s crystal stream doth flow, And the tree of life doth bloom, Where no chilling frost can fall On flow’rs that sweetly bloom; Where the glory of the Lord Shines thro’ all the cloudless skies, There, as endless ages roll, Shall be no more good-byes. Refrain: No more good-byes, No more good-byes, O blessed thought, No more good-byes; ‘Midst the glory of the Lord, In that home beyond the skies, Where the endless ages roll, Shall be no more good-byes. [Refrain] 2 There the good again shall meet, Who have clasped the parting hand; Fathers, mothers, children dear Around the throne shall stand; There no tempest e’er shall blow, There no dismal cloud arise, And in that eternal home Shall be no more good-byes. [Refrain] 3 Where no signs of age are seen, And they never sorrow more, Where no sickness e’er can come, Where death has lost his pow’r, Where they feel no weight of care, And no tears bedim the eyes; All the good shall meet again, And speak no more good-byes. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Where life’s crystal stream doth flow]