Text Results

Switch back to the old search page.Advanced Search

Showing 61 - 70 of 141Results Per Page: 10 20 50

When I See the Blood

Author: John Foote Appears in 237 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:36 First Line: Christ our Redeemer died on the cross Lyrics: 1 Christ our Redeemer died on the cross, Died for the sinner, paid all his due; Sprinkle your soul with the blood of the Lamb, And I will pass, will pass over you. Chorus: When I see the blood, When I see the blood, When I see the blood, I will pass, I will pass over you. 2 Chiefest of sinners, Jesus will save; As He has promised, that He will do; Wash in the fountain opened for sin, And I will pass, will pass over you. (Chorus) 3 Judgment is coming, all will be there, Each one receiving justly his due; Hide in the saving sin-cleasing blood, And I will pass, will pass over you. (Chorus) 4 O great compassion! O boundless love! O loving kindness, faithful and true! Find peace and shelter under the blood, And I will pass, will pass over you. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Blood; Christ Blood Used With Tune: [Christ our Redeemer died on the cross]

I Want to Be a Worker

Author: I. B. Appears in 185 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:37 First Line: I want to be a worker for the Lord Refrain First Line: I will work, I will pray Used With Tune: [I want to be a worker for the Lord]

Look from the Sphere of Endless Day

Author: William Cullen Bryant Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 173 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38 Lyrics: 1 Look from Thy sphere of endless day, O God of mercy and of might; In pity look on those who stray, Benighted, in this land of light. 2 In peopled vale, in lonely glen, In crowded mart, by stream or sea, How many of the sons of men Hear not the message sent from Thee. 3 Send forth Thy heralds, Lord, to call The thoughtless young, the hardened old, A wandering flock, and bring them all To the Good Shepherd's peaceful fold. 4 Send them Thy mighty word to speak, Till faith shall dawn and doubt depart, To awe the bold, to stay the weak, And bind and heal the broken heart. Amen. Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Home Missions

Author: Mrs. Maria F. Anderson Appears in 157 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:38 First Line: Our country's voice is pleading Lyrics: 1 Our country's voice is pleading, Ye men of God, arise! His providence is leading, The land before you lies; Day-gleams are o'er it brightening, And promise clothes the soil; Wide fields, for harvest whitening, Invite the reaper's toil. 2 Go, where the waves are breaking On California's shore, Christ's precious gospel taking, More rich than golden ore; On Alleghany's mountains, Through all the western vale, Beside Missouri's fountains, Rehearse the wondrous tale. 3 The love of Christ unfolding, Speed on from east to west, Till all, his cross beholding, In him are fully blest. Great Author of salvation, Haste, haste the glorious day, When we, a ransomed nation Thy sceptre shall obey. Topics: Church Missions of; Church Work of Used With Tune: MUNICH

The Healing Power of Jesus

Author: Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 150 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:35 First Line: Behold the blind their sight receive Lyrics: 1 Behold the blind their sight receive! Behold, the dead awake, and live! The dumb speak wonder! and the lame Leap like the hart, and bless his name! 2 Thus doth th'eternal spirit own And seal the mission of the Son; The Father vindicates his cause, While he hangs bleeding on the cross. 3 He dies! the heav'ns in mourning stood; He rises, and appears a God! Behold the Lord ascending high, No more to bleed, no more to die. 4 Hence and forever from my heart I bid my doubts and fears depart; And to those hands my soul resign, Which bear credentials so divine. Topics: Hymns, on the Life of Immanuel, the Head of every Man

We are the reapers! O, who will come

Author: Eben. Eugene Rexford Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 124 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38 First Line: O where are the reapers that garner in Used With Tune: HARVEST HOME

Lord of the Living Harvest

Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell (1811-1875); Compiler Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 119 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:38 Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Commission Prayer to the Lord of Harvest Used With Tune: DIEU LUIMEME O MYSTERE

Spread, O spread, almighty word

Author: Jonathan Friedrich Bahnmaier, 1774-1841; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 97 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38 Lyrics: 1 Spread, O spread, almighty word, spread the kingdom of the Lord, where the breath of God has given life to people meant for heaven. 2 Tell them how the Father's will made the world, and keeps it still; how his only Son he gave all from sin and death to save. 3 Tell of our Redeemer's love, who, for ever to remove all the guilt that on us lies, gave himself as sacrifice. 4 Tell them of the Spirit given now to guide us on to heaven, strong and holy, just and true, working both to will and do. 5 Up! the ripening fields you see, mighty will the harvest be; but the reapers still are few, great the work they have to do. 6 Lord of harvest, kind and true, give us strength to work for you, till the nations everywhere see your light, and know your care. Topics: Christ's Sacrifice; Gospel Call; Holiness; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Kingship; Mission/Sending; People of God; Saints Days and Holy Days St Barmabas; Salvation Used With Tune: GOTT SEI DANK

Make Me a Blessing

Author: Ira B. Wilson Meter: 10.7.10.7 with refrain Appears in 89 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 10:8 First Line: Out in the highways and byways of life Lyrics: 1 Out in the highways and byways of life many are weary and sad: [are weary and sad:] carry the sunshine where darkness is rife, making the sorrowing glad. [Refrain:] Make me a blessing, Make me a blessing, out of my life [out of my life] may Jesus shine; make me a blessing, O Savior, I pray, [I pray thee, my Savior,] make me a blessing to someone today. 2 Tell the sweet story of Christ and his love; tell of His power to forgive: [his power to forgive:] others will trust him if only you prove true, every moment you live. (Refrain) 3 Give as 'twas given to you in your need; love as the Master loved you; [the Master loved you;] be to the helpless a helper indeed; unto your mission be true. (Refrain) Topics: Commissioning Service; Commissioning Service; Christian Service; Social Concerns; Witnessing Used With Tune: SCHULER

Jesus, Thou Divine Companion

Author: Henry van Dyke Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 77 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Thou divine Companion, By Thy lowly human birth Thou hast come to join the workers, Burden-bearers of the earth. Thou, the Carpenter of Nazareth, Toiling for Thy daily food, By Thy patience and Thy courage Thou have taught us toil is good. 2 They who tread the path of labor Follow where Thy feet have trod; They who work without complaining Do the holy will of God. Thou, the Peace that passeth knowledge, Dwellest in the daily strife; Thou, the Bread of heaven, art broken In the sacrament of life. 3 Every task, however simple, Sets the soul that does it free; Every deed of love and kindness Done to man is done to Thee. Jesus, Thou divine Companion, Help us all to work our best; Bless us in our daily labor, Lead us to our Sabbath rest. Amen. Used With Tune: LOVE DIVINE