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Drawn to the Cross, which Thou hast Blest

Author: Genevieve M. Irons Meter: 8.8.8.6 Appears in 29 hymnals Topics: Faith and Justification Lyrics: 1 Drawn to the Cross, which Thou has blest With healing gifts for souls distrest, To find in Thee my life, my rest, Christ Crucified, I come. 2 Thou knowest all my griefs and fears, Thy grace abused, my misspent years; Yet now to Thee with contrite tears, Christ Crucified, I come. 3 Wash me and take away each stain; Let nothing of my sin remain. For cleansing, tho’ it be thro’ pain, Christ Crucified, I come. 4 And then for work to do for Thee, Which shall so sweet a service be That angels well might envy me, Christ Crucified, I come. Amen. Scripture: John 12:32 Used With Tune: DUNSTAN

There Is A Blessed Power

Author: J. C. Aaberg Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Faith and Justification Lyrics: 1 There is a blessed power That shields us from all woe, And like a mighty tower Protects us from the foe, It bids all trouble vanish And calms the stormy sea, It fear and grief shall banish And set from death us free. 2 It is the faith abiding In Jesus Christ, our Lord; It is the faith confiding In God's own blessed word. The heart can never falter That builds upon this rock Which stands, tho' times may alter, And foes around it flock. 3 By faith was Moses guided Unto the promised land And Israel provided With manna from God's hand; In want and tribulation, Exposed to fire and sword, God's children found salvation By faith in Christ, the Lord. 4 When shades of night inclose us And griefs our heart dismay, When foes with might oppose us And friends our trust betray, In trouble and vexation, We take the shield of faith And with this consolation We fight the pow'rs of death. 6 Arise, then, all believers! Lift high this mighty shield, The strongest arrow shivers Against its gleaming field, And ye shall walk protected From Satan's wiles and might Until in grace perfected Ye dwell with God in light. Used With Tune: [There is a blessed power]

Jesus, I know, hath died for me

Author: John Andrew Rothe; John Wesley Appears in 33 hymnals Topics: The Order of Salvation Faith and Justification Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I know, hath died for me; Here is my hope, my joy, my rest; Hither, when hell assails, I flee, I look into my Saviour's breast: Away, sad doubt and anxious fear! Mercy is all that's written there. 2 Though waves and storms go o'er my head, Though strength, and health, and friends be gone; Though joys be withered all and dead, Though every comfort be withdrawn; On this my steadfast soul relies, Father, Thy mercy never dies. 3 Fixed on this ground will I remain, Though my heart fail and strength decay; This anchor shall my soul sustain, When earth's foundations melt away. Mercy's full power I then shall prove, Loved with an everlasting Love. Used With Tune: ST. MATTHIAS

Blessed Are the Sons of God

Author: Joseph Humphreys Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 207 hymnals Topics: Faith and Justification Lyrics: 1 Blessed are the sons of God, They are bo't with Christ’s own blood; They are ransomed from the grave, Life eternal they shall have: With them numbered may we be Here and in eternity! 2 They are justified by grace, They enjoy the Savior’s peace; All their sins are washed away, They shall stand in God’s great Day; With them numbered may we be Here and in eternity! 3 They are lights upon the earth, Children of a heav'nly birth; One with God, with Jesus one; Glory is in them begun: With them numbered may we be Here and in eternity! Amen. Scripture: Matthew 5:14 Used With Tune: VOLLER WUNDER

I do not come because my soul

Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Faith and Justification Lyrics: 1 I do not come because my soul Is free from sin, and pure, and whole, And worthy of Thy grace; I do not speak to Thee because I’ve ever justly kept Thy laws, And dare to meet Thy face. 2 I know that sin and guilt combine To reign o’er every thought of mine, And turn from good to ill; I know that when I try to be Upright, and just, and true to Thee, I am a sinner still! 3 I know that often when I strive To keep a spark of love alive For Thee, the powers within Leap up in unsubmissive might, And oft benumb my sense of right, And pull me back to sin. 4 I know that, though in doing good I spend my life, I never could Atone for all I’ve done: But though my sins are black as night, I dare to come before Thy sight, Because I trust Thy Son. 5 In Him alone my trust I place-- Come boldly to Thy throne of grace, And there commune with Thee. Salvation sure, O Lord, is mine, And, all-unworthy, I am Thine, For Jesus died for me!

Sinners May To Christ Draw Near

Author: J. H. Schrader Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Faith and Justification Lyrics: 1 Sinners may to Christ draw near; Let this word of consolation Be proclaimed to every soul In its need of true salvation; Grace and peace are offered here; Sinners may to Christ draw near. 2 Naught but wrath have I deserved, Yet the pledge to me is given In His sure, prophetic word That my home shall be in heaven, Why should I still doubt and fear? Sinners may to Christ draw near. 3 When a sheep hath gone astray, After it the shepherd goeth; Jesus, loving all His own, On the lost His love bestoweth, Lest they stay devoid of cheer: Sinners may to Christ draw near. 4 Come, ye sinners, one and all, Bowed with grief, and sorely stricken; Jesus gives you sure relief, He your fainting hearts can quicken, Though the way seem dark and drear! Sinners may to Christ draw near. 5 Sinners may to Christ draw near; Nor am I bye Him rejected. He hath opened heaven's gate And a place for me selected: For I trust the message clear: Sinners may to Christ draw near. Used With Tune: [Sinners may to Christ draw near]

By Faith We Are Divinely Sure

Author: H. A. Brorson Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Faith and Justification Lyrics: 1 By faith we are divinely sure That grace to us is given. No human effort can secure This precious gift from heaven. 'Tis God Himself who must begin The blessed work of faith within And lead us to the Savior. 2 A wondrous blessing is our faith, It gives the peace we treasure, It comforts us in life and death And grants us joy's full measure. It helps us overcome our grief, And for our doubts we find relief By trusting in God's promise. 3 Though in a dark and fearsome hour My sins may sore accuse me, God shall sustain me by His power And not His grace refuse me. More than my sins His grace abounds, A truth that in His Word resounds For all repentant sinners. 4 The Word of God can never fail, It is the rock of ages When Satan doth my faith assail, Or doubt its battle wages. No more shall fear my soul enfold, Since I by faith God's grace behold, Which every fear can banish. 5 My faith shall keep in mind its goal And constantly endeavor To conquer what ensnares the soul And would from God me sever, While holding fast its gleaming shield, The Spirit's sword I too will wield, Until my foes are vanquished. 6 Now in this faith I will abide Until my days are ended. I will not fear what may betide, I am by faith defended. God's Word a token doth remain That in this faith I shall retain The promised crown and glory. Text Sources: From the German

Glory to God, whose witness train

Author: Count N. L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760 Appears in 44 hymnals Topics: Faith and Justification Used With Tune: BEDFORD

O how great is Thy compassion

Meter: 8.7.7 Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Faith and Justification Lyrics: 1 O HOW great is Thy compassion, Faithful Father, God of grace, That upon our wretchedness, That upon man's depravation Thou took'st pity, so that we Might be saved eternally! 2 Thy great love for this hath striven That man from all pain shall free And forever blessed be. Yea, Thy Son Himself hath given, And extends an earnest call To His Supper unto all. 3 And for this our souls' salvation Voucheth Thy good Spirit, Lord, In Thy Sacraments and Word, He doth prosper Thy vocation, Granteth us the gift of faith, That we fear nor hell nor death. 4 Lord, Thy mercy will not leave me-- Truth doth evermore abide-- Then in Thee I will confide; Since Thy Word cannot deceive me, My salvation is to me Well assured eternally. 5 I will praise Thy great compassion, Faithful Father, God of grace, That upon my wretchedness, That upon my depravation Thou took'st pity graciously; Evermore be praise to Thee!

By grace I'm saved--grace free and boundless!

Meter: 9.8.8 Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Faith and Justification Lyrics: 1 BY grace I'm saved--grace free and boundless! My heart, believ'st thou this or not? Why tremblest thou with terror groundless? Has Scripture e'er a falsehood taught? Then this word also true must be: By grace there is a crown for thee. 2 By grace! our works are all rejected, All claims of merit pass for naught; The mighty Saviour, long expected, To us this blissful truth has brought, That He by death redeems our race, And we are saved alone by grace. 3 By grace! mark well these words' true meaning, When thou dost sorrow sin-oppressed, When Satan threats with pride o'erweening, When troubled conscience sighs for rest; What reason cannot comprehend It pleases God by grace to send. 4 By grace His Son, on earth appearing, Vouchsafed beneath thy woe to bend; Hadst thou, damnation justly fearing, Done aught to render Him thy friend? Was't not that He thy welfare sought, And but by grace deliverance wrought? 5 By grace! this ground of our salvation, As long as God is true, endures: What saints have penned by inspiration, What God by His own Word assures, What all our faith must rest upon, Is grace, free grace, through His dear Son. 6 By grace! but think not, thou who livest Securely on in godless ways, That thou,--though all are called,--receivest The promised rest that wakes our praise; By grace none find in heaven a place Who live in sin in hope of grace. 7 By grace! they who have heard this sentence Must bid hypocrisy farewell; For only after deep repentance The soul what grace imports can tell, To sin while grace a trifle seems, To faith it bright with glory beams. 8 By grace the timid hearts that languish, Find access to the Father's heart, When conflicts fierce and bitter anguish Bid all their joy and hopes depart. Where, ofttimes, should I strength obtain, Did grace my anchor not remain! 9 By grace! on this in death I'll rest me, Rejoicing e'en though feeling naught; I know my sin--it oft oppressed me-- But Him, too, who salvation brought: My heart exults—-grief flees apace-- Because my soul is saved by grace. 10 By grace! may sin and Satan hearken! I bear my flag of faith in hand, And pass--for doubts my joy can't darken-- The Red Sea to the Promised Land. I cling to what my Saviour taught, And trust it, whether felt or not.