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Watching for the Bridegroom

Author: James Nicholson Hymnal: SBCH1888 #65 (1888) First Line: Our Jesus says that he will come Refrain First Line: Then we’ll watch for the Bridegroom Lyrics: 1 Our Jesus says that he will come To gather home his own, And at the supper of the Lamb We shall with him sit down. Refrain: Then we’ll watch for the Bridegroom, Watch, watch, watch, Then we’ll watch for the Bridegroom, And with him enter in. 2 That this may be our happy lot, Let us be on our guard, Or else he’ll say, “I know you not,” When once the door is barred. [Refrain] 3 The foolish ones, with lamps gone out, Too late their oil would buy, For, lo, at midnight comes the shout, Behold! the Bridegroom’s nigh. [Refrain] 4 Oh, when we hear the Bridegroom’s cry, At morning or at night, May all our hopes on Christ rely, And all our lamps be bright. [Refrain] 5 And when we join the blood-washed throng, And sing the song divine, This strain shall burst from every tongue, The glory, Lord, be thine. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Our Jesus says that he will come]

There You May Rest

Author: Sallie E. Smith Hymnal: SBCH1888 #66 (1888) First Line: Hasten, ye weary, why do you linger Refrain First Line: There you may rest, happy and blest Lyrics: 1 Hasten, ye weary, why do you linger? Waters are flowing that sparkle for you, Close by the wayside, cool and refreshing; Come, and your vigor and strength renew. Refrain: There you may rest, happy and blest, Safe with the Shepherd kind; He from danger will protect you, Rest forever you there shall find. 2 Hasten, ye weary, green are the pastures Where your Redeemer will bid you repose; Great are the mercies, rich are the blessings, Falling in love till your cup o’erflows. [Refrain] 3 Come to the banquet he is preparing, Under his banner you then shall recline; There on his bosom he will enfold you, Causing his light in your soul to shine. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Hasten, ye weary, why do you linger]

Jesus is a Precious Friend

Author: Rev. Elisha Albright Hoffman Hymnal: SBCH1888 #67 (1888) First Line: Jesus is a precious friend: oh, so kind and true Refrain First Line: O this precious, precious friend Lyrics: 1 Jesus is a precious friend: oh, so kind and true! Full of tenderness and sympathy; In the time of woe and care he my grief will share, For he is a loving friend to me. Refrain: O this precious, precious friend, On whose goodness I depend, How he loves me, yes, loves me With love that knows no end! For he died upon the tree, And in dying ransomed me, And will love me, yes, love me Thro’ all eternity. 2 Jesus is my dearest friend, and he walks with me As I journey in the narrow way; He assures me I am his, and bestows his peace, So I’m happy in his love each day. [Refrain] 3 Jesus is the sinner’s friend, and he died for me, And redeemed me by his wondrous grace; And will lead me by the hand to the better land, Where I hope to see him face to face. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Jesus is a precious friend: oh, so kind and true]

The Gospel Army

Author: E. R. Latta Hymnal: SBCH1888 #68 (1888) First Line: Hark, I hear the gospel army Refrain First Line: Hark! hark! I hear the gospel army Lyrics: 1 Hark, I hear the gospel army, As they grandly move along; And the Lord of life and glory, Is the captain of the throng! Not for earthly power of honor, They are moving on the foe; But to conquer all for Jesus, Who has loved the sinner so. Refrain: Hark! hark! I hear the gospel army, Pressing on by land and sea; Hark! hark! I hear the gospel army, Marching on to victory. 2 Hark, I hear the gospel army, And their shining armor see; Onward, gainst the hosts of evil, They are marching valiantly! Now I hear the shouts of triumph Mingled with the trumpet’s sound! Even where the foe is strongest, They will make it holy ground. [Refrain] 3 Hark, I hear the gospel army, With their legions strong and true; And the ranks are ever swelling, And the banners bright to view! They will ne’er give up the struggle, Till the victory is won! They will take the world for Jesus,— They are grandly marching on! [Refrain] Tune Title: [Hark, I hear the gospel army]

By Grace I Will

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: SBCH1888 #69 (1888) First Line: Will you go to Jesus now, dear friend Refrain First Line: I will, I will! by the grace of God, I will Tune Title: [Will you go to Jesus now, dear friend]

I Need the Prayers

Author: J. E. Rankin, D. D. Hymnal: SBCH1888 #70 (1888) First Line: I need the prayers of those I love Lyrics: 1 I need the prayers of those I love, I need the sweet, sweet feeling, That suit for me is urged above, Whene’er dear friends are kneeling. Amid life’s cares I need the prayers, I need the prayers of those I love: Amid life’s cares I need the prayers, I need the prayers of those I love. 2 Of those I love the prayers I need, They know my wants and ailings; They know the way to intercede For all my faults and failings. On bended knee remember me; Of those I love the prayers I need: On bended knee remember me; Of those I love the prayers I need. 3 Of those I love I need the prayers, Whene’er God’s throne addressing; ‘Twill keep my feet from sins and snares, ‘Twill break in showers of blessing. Who love me yet, oh, ne’er forget, Of those I love I need the prayers: Who love me yet, oh, ne’er forget, Of those I love I need the prayers. Scripture: Acts 12:5 Tune Title: [I need the prayers of those I love]

I’m With Thee Every Hour

Author: Mrs. R. Hymnal: SBCH1888 #71 (1888) Refrain First Line: I’m with thee, O, I’m with thee Lyrics: 1 I’m with thee every hour, My word is ever sure; I’ll cleanse thee by my power, And keep thee always pure. Refrain: I’m with thee, O, I’m with thee! Thy never failing friend; Lo! I am with thee always, Unto the end. 2 I’m with thee every hour, I am the living bread; If thou but test its power, Thou art forever fed. [Refrain] 3 I’m with thee every hour, I living waters give; Flee then, to faith’s strong tower, Stoop, thou, and drink and live. [Refrain] 4 I’m with thee every hour, My flesh is meat indeed; My blood’s all cleansing power I suited to all need. [Refrain] 5 I’m with thee every hour, Thou weary, laden, come! A mansion is thy dower, My Father’s house is home. [Refrain] Tune Title: [I’m with thee every hour]

Words of Cheer

Author: Frank Gould Hymnal: SBCH1888 #72 (1888) First Line: Not tomorrow, but today Refrain First Line: Words of cheer, sweet words of cheer Lyrics: 1 Not tomorrow, but today, God has said be up and doing; He, our feeble strength renewing, Goes before us all the way, Making brighter ev’ry day. Refrain: Words of cheer, sweet words of cheer, From the Saviour now we hear; And our strength he doth renew, As our journey we pursue, Goes before us all the way, Goes before us all the way. 2 Not tomorrow, but today, Haste to tell the joyful story Of eternal life in glory; God’s command let all obey,— Not tomorrow, but today. [Refrain] 3 Not tomorrow, but today, If our lamp of faith is burning, Let it shine on those now turning From the path of sin away, Help the wand’ring soul to pray. [Refrain] 4 Not tomorrow, but today, Labor on and weary never, Till our feet shall cross the river, Till our blessed Lord shall say, Welcome home to endless day. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Not tomorrow, but today]

Welcome Bells of Heaven

Author: Priscilla J. Owens Hymnal: SBCH1888 #73 (1888) First Line: Hear the welcome bells of heaven Refrain First Line: Come to Jesus, come to Jesus Lyrics: 1 Hear the welcome bells of heaven Calling weary wand’rers home,— Come where peace and joy are given, Come to Jesus,—all may come. Refrain: Come to Jesus, come to Jesus,— Hark! the sweet bells call us home; Come to Jesus, come to Jesus, Come and welcome,—all may come. 2 Come, ye sad and heavy-laden, With the weight of sin oppressed, At his feet cast down your burden, Christ will give your sweetest rest. [Refrain] 3 Leave your doubts and fears behind you, Whosoever will may come; Leave the darkness and the danger, Christ will guide you safely home. [Refrain] 4 Poor wayfarer, old and lonely, Come, ‘tis dark and growing late, Enter now the door of mercy, Kindest welcomes for you wait. [Refrain] 5 Little children, too, are welcome: “Suffer them to come to me;” Blessed Saviour, thou art calling; Help us all to come to thee. [Refrain] 6 When in mansions bright we gather, In the Palace of the King, “Come, ye blessed of my Father,” Sweetly shall the joy bells ring. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Hear the welcome bells of heaven]

The Promises of Jesus

Author: E. A. Barnes Hymnal: SBCH1888 #74 (1888) Refrain First Line: Promises, so sweet Lyrics: 1 The promises of Jesus, So precious and so sweet, And all may know the comfort they possess; And here is one of many, With tenderness replete, “Come, weary one, and I will give you rest.” Refrain: Promises, so sweet! Promises, so sure! I will lay them on the altar of my heart; The promises of Jesus, In token of his love, I will lay them on the altar of my heart. 2 The way is often rugged, The future dark and drear, While at my feet I know that perils lie; And yet I have this promise, To strengthen and to cheer, “Lo, I will safely guide thee with mine eye.” [Refrain] 3 I’m trying to be faithful, To follow in the way, To serve him well where sin is ever rife; For here’s another promise, That makes me glad today, “Lo, I will crown thee with a crown of life!” [Refrain] Tune Title: [The promises of Jesus]