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Onward Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Appears in 1,811 hymnals First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian solders Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war. With the cross of Jesus going on before: Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward into battle, see His banners go. Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. 2 Like a mighty army moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod, We are not divided, all one body we: One in hope and doctrine, one in charity. [Refrain] 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus constant will remain, Gates of hell can never 'gainst that church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail. [Refrain] 4 Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng; Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song. Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King: This through countless ages men and angels sing. [Refrain] Topics: Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: [Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war]

For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliott S. Pierpoint Appears in 641 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies: Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 2 For the wonder of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale and tree and flower, Sun and moon and stars of light: Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 3 For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child; Friends on earth and friends above; For all gentle thoughts and mild: Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 4 For Thy Church that evermore Lifteth holy hands above, Offering up on every shore Her pure sacrifice of love: Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 5 For Thyself, best gift divine, To our race so freely given; For that great, great love of Thine, Peace on earth and joy in heaven: Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. Amen. Topics: Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: [For the beauty of the earth]

The Church's One Foundation

Author: Samuel J. Stone Appears in 871 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Church's one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord, She is His new creation By water and the word; From heaven He came and sought her To be His holy bride: With His own blood He bought her, And for her life He died. 2 Elect from every nation, Yet one o'er all the earth, Her charter of salvation, One Lord, one faith, one birth: One holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses, With every grace endued. 3 'Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation Of peace forevermore; Till with the vision glorious, Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest. 4 Yet she on earth hath union With God, the Three in One, And mystic sweet communion With those whose rest is won: O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we Like them, the meek and lowly, On high may dwell with Thee. Amen. Topics: Assurance; Church, Family of Believers Used With Tune: [The Church's one foundation]

Hallelujah, 'Tis Done

Author: Philip P. Bliss Appears in 142 hymnals First Line: 'Tis the promise of God, full salvation to give Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! 'tis done! Lyrics: 1 ’Tis the promise of God, full salvation to give Unto him who on Jesus, His Son, will believe. Refrain: Hallelujah, ’tis done! I believe on the Son; I am saved by the blood of the Crucified One; Hallelujah, ’tis done! I believe on the Son; I am saved by the blood of the Crucified One. 2 Though the pathway be lonely and dangerous too, Surely Jesus is able to carry me through. [Refrain] 3 Many loved ones have I in yon heavenly throng; They are safe now in glory, and this is their song: [Refrain] 4 There’s a part in that chorus for you and for me, And the theme of our praises forever will be: [Refrain] Topics: Testimony, Witness and Evangelism Used With Tune: ['Tis the promise of God, full salvation to give]

He Understands, He'll Say "Well Done"

Author: Lucie E. Campbell Appears in 59 hymnals First Line: If when you give the best of your service Refrain First Line: O when I come to the end of my journey Lyrics: 1 If when you give the best of your service, Telling the world that the Savior is come; Be not dismayed when men don't believe you; He understands; He'll say, "Well done." Refrain: O when I come to the end of my journey, Weary of life and the battle is won; Carrying the staff and cross of redemption, He'll understand, and say "Well done." 2 Misunderstood, the Savior of sinners, Hung on the cross; He was God's only Son; O hear Him calling His Father in Heav'n, "Not my will, but Thine be done." [Refrain] 3 If when this life of labor is ended, And the reward of the race you have run; O the sweet rest prepared for the faithful, Will be His blest and final, "Well done." [Refrain] 4 But if you try and fail in your trying, Hands sore and scarred from the work you've begun; Take up your cross, run quickly to meet Him; He'll understand, He'll say "Well done." [Refrain] Topics: Assurance Used With Tune: [If when you give the best of your service]

We Gather Together

Author: Theodore Baker Appears in 201 hymnals First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing Lyrics: 1 We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing– He chastens and hastens His will to make known; The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing: Sing praises to His name– He forgets not His own. 2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining. Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine; So from the beginning the fight we were winning: Thou, Lord, wast at our side– the glory be Thine. 3 We all do extol Thee, Thou leader triumphant, And pray that Thou still our defender wilt be; Let Thy congregation escape tribulation: Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! Amen. Topics: Thanksgiving Used With Tune: [We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing] Text Sources: Netherlands Folk Song

The Cross Is Not Greater

Author: Ballington Booth Appears in 176 hymnals First Line: The cross that He gave may be heavy Refrain First Line: The cross is not greater than His grace Lyrics: 1 The cross that He gave may be heavy, But it ne’er outweighs His grace; The storm that I feared may surround me, But it ne’er excludes His face. Refrain: The cross is not greater than His grace, The storm cannot hide His blessed face; I am satisfied to know That with Jesus here below, I can conquer ev'ry foe. Amen. 2 The thorns in my path are not sharper Than composed His crown for me; The cup that I drink not more bitter Than He drank in Gethsemane. [Refrain] 3 The light of His love shineth brighter, As it falls on paths of woe; The toil of my work groweth lighter, As I stoop to raise the low. [Refrain] 4 His will I have joy in fulfilling, As I'm walking in His sight; My all to the blood I am bringing, It alone can keep me right. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Cross Used With Tune: [The cross that He gave may be heavy]

Though Your Sins Be As Scarlet

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 248 hymnals Lyrics: 1 "Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they be red like crimson, They shall be as wool!" "Though your sins be as scarlet, Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow, They shall be as white as snow." 2 Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! He is of great compassion, And of wondrous love; Hear the voice that entreats you, Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! O return ye unto God! 3 He'll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more; He'll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more; "Look unto Me, ye people," Saith the Lord your God! He'll forgive your transgressions, He'll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more, And remember them no more. Used With Tune: [Though your sins be as scarlet]

This Child We Dedicate to Thee

Author: Samuel Gilman Appears in 94 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This child we dedicate to Thee, O God of grace and purity! In Thy great love its life prolong, Shield it, we pray, from sin and wrong. 2 O may Thy Spirit gently draw Its willing soul to keep Thy law; May virtue, piety, and truth Dawn even with its dawning youth. Amen. Topics: Baptism and Dedication Used With Tune: [This child we dedicate to Thee] Text Sources: German

Where the Spirit of the Lord Is

Author: Stephen R. Adams Appears in 19 hymnals First Line: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is peace Topics: Choir Selections; Holy Spirit Used With Tune: [Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is peace]