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The Old Rugged Cross

Author: George Bennard Meter: Irregular Appears in 348 hymnals First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Lyrics: 1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suff'ring and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain: So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down. I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown. 2 O the old rugged cross, so despised by the world, Has a wondrous attraction for me; For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above To bear it to dark Calvary. [Refrain] 3 In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, A wondrous beauty I see; For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. [Refrain] 4 To the old rugged cross I will ever be true; Its shame and reproach gladly bear. Then He’ll call me someday to my home far away, Where His glory forever I’ll share. [Refrain] Topics: Christ Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death Used With Tune: OLD RUGGED CROSS

In My Heart There Rings a Melody

Author: Elton M. Roth Meter: Irregular Appears in 86 hymnals First Line: I have a song that Jesus gave me Lyrics: 1 I have a song that Jesus gave me, It was sent from heav'n above; There never was a sweeter melody, 'Tis a melody of love. Refrain: In my heart there rings a melody, There rings a melody with heaven's harmony; In my heart there rings a melody, There rings a melody of love. 2 I love the Christ who died on Calv'ry, For He washed my sins away; He put within my heart a melody, And I know it's there to stay. [Refrain] 3 'Twill be my endless theme in glory, With the angels I will sing; 'Twill be a song with glorious harmony, When the courts of heaven ring. [Refrain] Topics: New Life in Christ Songs of Witness and Praise Used With Tune: HEART MELODY

How Great Thou Art

Author: Stuart K. Hine Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 138 hymnals First Line: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee Topics: Worship the Lord; Adoration and Praise God Our Father Used With Tune: O STORE GUD

There Is a Redeemer

Meter: Irregular Appears in 31 hymnals Refrain First Line: Thank You, O my Father Topics: Christ Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death Used With Tune: GREEN

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Author: Edward Perronet; John Rippon Appears in 3,431 hymnals First Line: All hail the power of Jesus' name! Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' Name, Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all. 2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Ye ransomed from the fall, Hail Him Who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all; Hail Him Who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all. 3 Let every kindred, every tribe On this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all; To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all. 4 O that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all; We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all. Topics: Exalt the Lord; Adoration and Praise Jesus Our Savior Used With Tune: CORONATION

Were You There

Meter: Irregular Appears in 221 hymnals First Line: Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Lyrics: 1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? O! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble! Were you there when they crucified my Lord? 2 Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? O! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble! Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? 3 Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? O! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble! Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? 4 Were you there when He rose up from the dead? Were you there when He rose up from the dead? O! Sometimes I feel like shouting glory, glory, glory! Were you there when He rose up from the dead? Topics: Christ Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death Used With Tune: WERE YOU THERE? Text Sources: Traditional Spiritual

Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work, Jr. Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 108 hymnals First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain: Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born! 1 While shepherds kept their watching O'er silent flocks by night, Behold! thro'out the heavens There shone a holy light. [Refrain] 2 The shepherds feared and trembled When lo! above the earth Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior's birth. [Refrain] 3 Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born, And brought us God's salvation That blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Topics: Christ Birth Used With Tune: GO TELL IT

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Author: William Williams; Peter Williams Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 1,825 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty; Hold me with Thy pow'rful hand; Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven, Feed me till I want no more, Feed me till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through; Strong Deliv'rer, strong Deliv'rer, Be Thou still my strength and shield, Be Thou still my strength and shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Bear me through the swelling current, Land me safe on Canaan's side; Songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to Thee, I will ever give to Thee. Topics: Walking with God Guidance and Care Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 1,798 hymnals 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 At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; On, then, Christian soldiers, On to victory! Hell's foundations quiver At the shout of praise; Christians, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise! [Refrain] 3 Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Christians, 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] 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 thro' countless ages Men and angels sing. [Refrain] Topics: Walking with God Spiritual Conflict and Victory Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him

Author: Edward Osler Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 754 hymnals First Line: Praise the Lord! ye heav'ns, adore Him Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord! ye heav'ns adore Him; Praise Him, angels, in the height. Sun and moon, rejoice before Him; Praise Him, all ye stars of light. Praise the Lord! for He hath spoken; Worlds His mighty voice obeyed. Laws which never shall be broken For their guidance hath He made. 2 Praise the Lord! for He is glorious; Never shall His promise fail. God hath made His saints victorious; Sin and death shall not prevail. Praise the God of our salvation! Hosts on high, His pow'r proclaim. Heav'n and earth, and all creation, Laud and magnify His Name. 3 Worship, honor, glory, blessing, Lord, we offer unto Thee. Young and old, Thy praise expressing, In glad homage bend the knee. All the saints in heav'n adore thee; We would bow before Thy throne. As Thine angels serve before Thee, So on earth Thy will be done. Topics: Adore the Lord; Adoration and Praise God Our Father Scripture: Psalm 148 Used With Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN Text Sources: Foundling Hospital Collection, 1796