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For Christ and the Church

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851-1920 Meter: 10.12.11.11 with refrain Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: Romans 13:11 First Line: "For Christ and the Church" let our voices ring Refrain First Line: For Christ, our dear Redeemer Topics: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; The Church Awakening Used With Tune: FOR CHRIST AND THE CHURCH

Lo! I Come with Joy

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.8.7.6 Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: Romans 13:13 First Line: Lo! I come with joy to do Lyrics: 1 Lo! I come with joy to do the Master's blessed will, him in outward works pursue, and serve his pleasure still; faithful to my Lord's commands, I still would choose the better part, serve with careful Martha's hands, and loving Mary's heart. 2 Thou, O Lord, my portion art, before I hence remove; now my treasure and my heart are all laid up above, far above all earthly things, while yet my hands are here employed, sees my soul the King of kings, and freely talks with God. 3 O that all might know the art of living thus to thee, find their heav'n begun below, and here thy glory see, walk in all the works prepared by thee, to exercise their grace, till they gain their full reward, and see thy glorious face! Topics: Biblical Characters Mary and Martha; Jesus Christ Master Used With Tune: LLANGEITHO

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

Author: Kathleen Thomerson Meter: 10.7.10.8 with refrain Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Romans 13:14 Refrain First Line: In him there is no darkness at all Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Promised Coming; Christian Year Advent; Commitment; Jesus Christ; Light Used With Tune: HOUSTON

The God of love my shepherd is

Author: George Herbert, 1593-1633e Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Romans 13:11 Lyrics: 1 The God of love my shepherd is, and he that doth me feed; while he is mine and I am his, what can I want or need? 2 He leads me to the tender grass, where I both feed and rest; then to the streams that gently pass: in both I have the best. 3 Or if I stray, he doth convert, and bring my mind in frame, and all this not for my desert, but for his holy name. 4 Yea, in death's shady black abode well may I walk, not fear; for thou art with me, and thy rod to guide, thy staff to bear. 5 Surely thy sweet and wondrous love shall measure all my days; and, as it never shall remove, so neither shall my praise. Topics: Funerals, Commemoration, Remembrance and All Souls Used With Tune: UNIVERSITY

Tell it To-day

Author: Jessie H. Brown Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: Romans 13:11 First Line: If the name of the Savior is precious to you Refrain First Line: O will you not tell it today Lyrics: 1 If the name of the Savior is precious to you, If His care has been constant and tender and true, If the light of His presence has brightened your way, O will you not tell of your gladness today? Refrain: Oh, will you not tell it today? Will you not tell it today? If the light of His presence has brightened your way, Oh, will you not tell it today? 2 If your faith in the Savior has brought its reward, If a strength you have found in the strength of your Lord, If the hope of a rest in His palace is sweet, O will you not, brother, the story repeat? [Refrain] 3 If the souls all around you are living in sin, If the Master has told you to bid them come in, If the sweet invitation they never have heard, O will you not tell them the cheer-bringing word? [Refrain] Used With Tune: [If the name of the Savior is precious to you]

All nature's works his praise declare

Author: Henry Ware, Jr., 1794-1843 Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: Romans 13:7 Topics: Consecration; Music; God in Nature; Praise; Special Subjects and Occasions Anniversaries and Dedication Used With Tune: BETHLEHEM

Far from affliction, toil, and care

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: Romans 13:14 Lyrics: 1 Far from affliction, toil, and care, The happy soul is fled; The breathless clay shall slumber here, Among the silent dead. 2 The Gospel was his joy and song, E'en to his latest breath; The truth he had proclaimed so long Was his support in death. 3 Now he resides where Jesus is, Above this dusky sphere; His soul was ripened for that bliss While ye he sojourned here. 4 The church's loss we all deplore, And shed the falling tear; Since we shall see his face no more, Till Jesus shall appear. 5 But we are hasting to the tomb; Oh, may we ready stand; Then, blessed Lord, receive us home, To dwell at thy right hand. Topics: Life and Death; The Same Text Sources: Village Hymns

Not for Tongues of Heaven's Angels

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 31 hymnals Scripture: Romans 13:8-14 Refrain First Line: may love be ours, Lord Topics: Love; Marriage; Christian Life Used With Tune: COMFORT

What does the Lord require

Author: Albert Frederick Bayly, 1801-84 Meter: 6.6.6.6.3.3.6 Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Romans 13:8-10 Topics: Devotion; Government; Judgment of God; Law of God; Mercy of God; National Life; Obedience; Our Sacrifice; Prophetic Witness; Social Justice; Stewardship Used With Tune: SHARPTHORNE

Eternity is Drawing Nigh

Author: Horatius Bonar, D.D. Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: Romans 13:12 First Line: Pray, brethren, pray, The sands are falling Used With Tune: [Pray, brethren, pray]