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Behold the Bridegroom

Author: Ralph E. Hudson Appears in 74 hymnals First Line: Are you ready for the Bridegroom when he comes Refrain First Line: Behold the Bridegroom for he comes Scripture: Matthew 25:6 Used With Tune: [Are you ready for the Bridegroom when he comes]

Time's Swift Chariot

Author: Mary Sparkes Wheeler Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: I have heard of a country where pilgrims Refrain First Line: Then let time's swift chariot Lyrics: 1 I have heard of a country where pilgrim’s forever Are free from all sorrow and care, Where friendship is changeless, where love dieth never, And oh, how I long to be there. Refrain: Then let time’s swift chariot roll by! Let time’s swift chariot roll by—roll by! The sooner earth’s trials and sorrows shall cease, The sooner we’ll enter the mansions of peace! Then let time’s swift chariot roll by! Let time’s swift chariot roll by, roll by! Let time’s swift chariot roll by! Let time’s swift chariot roll by! 2 I am weary of trusting in earth’s fleeting treasures Of loving what passes away, But in that better country God tells me its pleasures Are lasting and ne’er will decay. [Refrain] 3 There pilgrims who once o’er earth’s sorrows were sighing Are safe in the haven of rest, With angelic choristers now they are vieing In singing the song of the blest. [Refrain] 4 And soon with the saints of all ages we’ll meet them, And dwell with that heavenly throng, And the loved of our hearts, we in triumph shall greet them, And join in their rapturous song. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I have heard of a country where pilgrims]

I Will Rise

Author: Flora L. Best Harris Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: I will rise, I will rise Refrain First Line: Saying, my Father Lyrics: 1 I will rise, I will rise, I will rise and go, For my Father’s house hath a welcome, I know, There is light and love,—all is shadow here; I will sob my sins in a Father’s ear, Refrain: Saying, my Father, saying, my Father, saying, my Father, I have sinned ‘gainst thee; O heart of my Father, have mercy on me, Eve on me, even on me. 2 I’ve wasted the gifts that he gave me, and yet, The love of my Father will surely forget; I have fed on husks, he hath bread and to spare I’ll go in my shame, and my want and despair, [Refrain] 3 The home of my Father is wondrously fair, Its towers seem to shine on my visions of care, I fancy he stands at the wide open door, To watch for the child who will seek it heart-sore, [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I will rise, I will rise]

No Room

Author: Elwood H. Stokes Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: It was said, and O, I can hardly tell Lyrics: 1 It was said, and oh, I can hardly tell How sadly the news on my spirit fell, That the heavenly world, all bright and fair, Was so full that no more could enter there, Was so full that no more could enter there! 2 And all through the breadth of the heavenly land The mansions were many, and great, and grand; But all were full, there was room for no more, And bolted and barred was the entrance door, And bolted and barred was the entrance door. 3 O my soul went down in deep despair, As I said, no room—no room for me there; No room for me there, no crown and no rest, No fellowship sweet—for me—with the blest, No fellowship sweet—for me—with the blest. 4 But soon as I turned to the word of God, I found there was room in the Saviour’s blood; It was sin that has brought my soul in gloom, It was sin that had said, no room, no room! 5 I found there was room since the Saviour died; There was room—still room for the purified; To all such, at last, a crown shall be given, For sin, sin alone, can exclude from heaven! 6 Oh, then, to my Lord this moment I’ll fly; That I may be cleansed from sin’s deepest dye, So that when I arise from death’s dark gloom, All heaven shall cry, there is room, still room! Used With Tune: [It was said, and O, I can hardly tell]

He Saves Me

Author: W. H. Flaville Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: My loving Saviour, I am thine Refrain First Line: Saves me, saves me, so sweetly Lyrics: 1 My loving Saviour, I am thine, I am thine, I am thine, Saved, sweetly saved by love divine, So sweetly Jesus saves me. My soul so full still pants for more, The higher up, we’d farther soar, And all thy glory would explore; So sweetly Jesus saves me. Refrain: Saves me, saves me, So sweetly now he saves me; My soul is full of love divine, So sweetly Jesus saves me. 2 Oh, if this love be here so sweet, here so sweet, here so sweet, Its full fruition who can mete? So sweetly Jesus saves me. I’ll sing thy praises here below, From conqu’ring unto conquest go; ‘Tis glory all thy love to know, So sweetly Jesus saves me. [Refrain] 3 Tho’ here our tears will often flow; often flow; often flow; Bereft and sorrowing oft we go, Yet Jesus sweetly saves me. For whilst I know thou art so near, No danger can I ever fear, The charge is still, “be of good cheer,” For Jesus sweetly saves me. [Refrain] 4 E’en tho’ we weep, ‘tis not in vain, not in vain, not in vain, E’en tho’ we die, to die is gain, So sweetly Jesus saves me. Who would mount up must needs bow down; Who’ll bear the cross shall wear the crown; Whilst Jesus smiles the world may frown, So sweetly Jesus saves me. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [My loving Saviour, I am thine]

Shall I Wait

Author: T. Furey Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Shall I wait, until the sunset Refrain First Line: No, I will remember Jesus Lyrics: 1 Shall I wait, until the sunset Marks the close of life’s short day, Ere I give my heart to Jesus, And his word and truth obey? Refrain: No! I will remember Jesus In this glad accepted hour; Give myself unto his service, Yield to his resistless power. 2 Shall I wait for manhood’s vigor; Thinking that the world’s vain toy, Will then fail to give me pleasure, Or give place to other joys? [Refrain] 3 Shall I wait, until the morrow Brings me nearer to the tomb; When I know that death’s keen arrow May before then seal my doom? [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Shall I wait, until the sunset]

The Midnight Cry

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Slumber not, slumber not Lyrics: 1 Slumber not, slumber not, for the time flies apace,— The time for the Bridegroom is near; Let us watch, let us wait, with a firm, trusting heart, Be ready the summons to hear. O provide for our lamps, let our vessels be filled With grace he will freely supply; Then, with rapture complete, our beloved we shall meet, When midnight shall echo the cry. Refrain: Slumber not, slumber not, for the time flies apace,— The time for the Bridegroom is near; Let us watch, let us wait with a firm, trusting heart, Be ready the summons to hear. 2 Slumber not, slumber not, tho' he tarry awhile, Not long will he linger away; He has left his commands to the faithful and wise, Then let us in meekness obey. Yes, the Bridegroom will come to his long-waiting bride, And wipe every tear from her eye; “Go ye forth” may we hear, and with joy, not with fear, When midnight shall echo the cry. [Refrain] 3 Slumber not, slumber not, for the moments are brief; O think of their anguish of heart Who will come, but too late, to the door of the feast, And hear from the Bridegroom, “depart” Let our lamps be well-filled and their lustre be seen When he to the marriage draws nigh, Then our souls will rejoice at the sound of his voice, When midnight shall echo the cry. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Slumber not, slumber not]

Still Closer to Jesus

Author: B. L. Agnew Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Still closer to Jesus! still closer, we pray Refrain First Line: Then closer to Jesus Lyrics: 1 Still closer to Jesus! still closer, we pray, O let us be drawn, blessed Father, each day; In mid’st of our doubts, tribulations and tears, When close drawn to Jesus, he quiets our fears. Refrain: Then closer to Jesus! still closer, we pray, Oh, let us be drawn, blessed Father, each day; While working and singing, with faith and delight, As homeward we go to the land ever bright. 2 As down thro’ the vale of life’s sorrows we more, There’s nothing so joyful and cheerful can prove As joys of salvation in Jesus our Lord, And confident trust in our God’s blessed word. [Refrain] 3 His promises precious, all sweet and most choice, His covenant blessings,—in these we rejoice: On Jesus our Saviour, with faith and with prayer, How firm a foundation! we rest fully there. [Refrain] 4 On homeward, yes, homeward, fast homeward we go; Our friends fondly loved we must leave here below; But over the river, in heaven so fair, On far brighter shores, we shall meet them all there. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Still closer to Jesus! still closer we pray]

Cast thy Bread upon the Waters

Appears in 44 hymnals First Line: Cast thy bread upon the waters ye who have but scant supply Lyrics: 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters, Ye who have but scant supply; Angel eyes will watch above it;— You shall find it by and by, He who in his righteous balance Doth each human action weigh Will your sacrifice remember, Will your loving deeds repay. 2 Cast thy bread upon the waters, Poor and weary, worn with care;— Often sitting in the shadow,— Have you not a crumb to spare? Can you not to those around you Sing some little song of hope, As you look with longing vision Thro’ faith’s mighty telescope? 3 Cast thy bread upon the waters, Ye who have abundant store; It may float on many a billow, It may strand on many a shore. You may think it lost forever, But as sure as God is true, In this life or in the other, It will yet return to you. 4 Cast thy bread upon the waters, Far and wide your treasures strew, Scatter it with willing fingers, Laugh for joy to see it go! For if you do closely keep it, It will only drag you down; If you love it more than Jesus, It will keep you from your crown. 5 Cast thy bread upon the waters, Waft it on with praying breath, In some distant, doubtful moment It may save a soul from death; When you sleep in solemn silence, ‘Neath the morn and evening dew, Stranger hands, which you have strengthened, May strew lilies over you. Used With Tune: [Cast thy bread upon the waters]

Waiting at the Pool

Author: Alfred J. Hough Appears in 43 hymnals First Line: Thousands stand today in sorrow Lyrics: 1 Thousands stand today in sorrow, Waiting at the pool; Saying they will wash tomorrow, Waiting at the pool; Others step in left and right, Wash their stained garments white, Leaving you in sorrows night, Waiting at the pool, Waiting, waiting, Waiting at the pool. 2 Souls, your filthy garments wearing, Waiting at the pool; Hearts, your heavy burden bearing, Waiting at the pool; Can it be you never heard, Jesus long ago hath stirred The waters with his mighty word, Waiting at the pool, Waiting, waiting, Waiting at the pool. 3 Thousands once were standing near you, Waiting at the pool; Come their voices back to cheer you, Waiting at the pool; Back from Canaan’s happy shore, Sorrows past and labor o’er, Where they stand in tears no more, Waiting at the pool, Waiting, waiting, Waiting at the pool. 4 Mother leaves the son, the daughter, Waiting at the pool; Calls to them across the water, Waiting at the pool; You can never more embrace Mother, or behold her face, If you keep the leper’s place, Waiting at the pool, Waiting, waiting, Waiting at the pool. 5 Step in boldly—death may smite you, Waiting at the pool; Jesus may no more invite you, Waiting at the pool; Faith is near you, take her hand, Seek with her the better land, And no longer doubting stand, Waiting at the pool, Waiting, waiting, Waiting at the pool. Used With Tune: [Thousands stand today in sorrow]