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Eat This Bread

Author: Robert J. Batastini ; Taizé Community Meter: Irregular Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: Bread of Life; Invitation; Songs for Children Hymns; Lord's Supper; Bread of Life; Invitation; Lord's Supper First Line: Eat this bread, drink this cup Scripture: John 6:35 Used With Tune: EAT THIS BREAD
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Sweetest note in seraph song

Author: William Hunter Appears in 700 hymnals Topics: Bible Songs Invitation First Line: The great Physician now is near Lyrics: 1 The great Physician now is near, The sympathizing Jesus; He speaks the drooping heart to cheer, O hear the voice of Jesus. Chorus: Sweetest note in seraph song, Sweetest name on mortal tongue, Sweetest carol ever sung, Jesus, blessed Jesus! 2 All glory to the dying Lamb! I now believe in Jesus; I love the blessed Saviour's name I love the name of Jesus. [Chorus] 3 His name dispels my guilt and fear; No other name but Jesus; O how my soul delights to hear The precious name of Jesus! [Chorus] 4 And when he comes to bring the crown, The crown of life and glory; Then by his side we will sit down, And tell redemption's story. [Chorus] Scripture: Psalm 103:3 Used With Tune: THE GREAT PHYSICIAN
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I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

Meter: Irregular Appears in 72 hymnals Topics: Commitment and Consecration; Discipleship; Invitation and Acceptance; Testimony and Praise; Youth Songs and Hymns Lyrics: 1 I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, No turning back, no turning back. 2 The world behind me, the cross before me; The world behind me, the cross before me; The world behind me, the cross before me; No turning back, no turning back. 3 Tho' none go with me, still I will follow, Tho' none go with me, still I will follow, Tho' none go with me, still I will follow, No turning back, no turning back. 4 Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus? No turning back, no turning back. (optional choral ending) I have decided to follow Him. Used With Tune: ASSAM Text Sources: Source unknown
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Now Is the Accepted Time.

Author: Eliza D. Hand Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Invitation Songs First Line: O why will you longer your choice delay? Refrain First Line: Now, just now is the time Lyrics: 1 O why will you longer your choice delay? The Savior is waiting for you; Then come to Him now, and repenting, say: Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do? Chorus: Now, just now is the time, Now, just now is the time; Now is the day of salvation, Come, come just now. 2 O come while He calls you, just as you are; While mercy is offered to all; Return, tho’ in sin you have wandered far; O hear, and attend to His call. [Chorus] 3 O why will you doubt Him, refuse His love, Why grieve Him by turning away? He’s pleading with you from the throne above, O come, then, while yet it is day. [Chorus] 4 He knocks at the door of your trembling heart, O will you not let Him come in? Unbar it, or He may ere long depart, And leave you all hopeless in sin. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [O why will you longer your choice delay?]
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Don’t Turn Him Away

Author: Rev. G. B. Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Invitation Songs First Line: Don’t turn the dear Savior away Refrain First Line: Don't turn Him away Lyrics: 1 Don’t turn the dear Savior away, He calls thee in mercy today, Oh hear the sweet voice, And make Jesus you choice; Don’t turn the dear Savior away. Refrain: Don’t turn Him away, don’t turn Him away, Lovingly, tenderly Jesus calls, Tho’ you’ve gone astray, Oh how you’ll want Him to say “well done,” On that eternal day. Don’t turn the dear Savior away from my heart, Don’t turn Him away. Don’t turn the dear Savior away, There’s a danger and death in delay, Ah, soon you must die And to all say “good-bye” Don’t turn the dear Savior away. 2 Don’t turn the dear Savior away, Accept proffered grace while you may; Soon time will be past, And the Die will be cast, Don’t turn the dear Savior away. [Refrain] 3 Don’t turn the dear Savior away, Oh think of that great judgment day, How awful your fate When the Judge says “too late” Don’t turn the dear Savior away. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Don’t turn the dear Savior away]
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I Have Been Born Again.

Author: Rev. R. H. McDaniel Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Invitation Songs First Line: My heart glows with rapture, my cup runneth o'er Refrain First Line: I'll sing it and tell it wherever I go Lyrics: 1 My heart glows with rapture, my cup runneth o’er, Such joy, so transporting, I ne’er knew before; It flows thro’ my soul from God’s heavenly store, For I have been born again. Chorus: I’ll sing it and tell it wherever I go, I want all to hear it, I want all to know, The joy of salvation that makes the heart glow, For I have been born again. 2 I know I’m redeemed, I’ve the witness within, That Jesus has saved me and cleansed me from sin; And now I’m rejoicing and living in Him, For I have been born again. [Chorus] 3 I love my dear Savior, His work I will do; I love all God’s people, I love sinners, too; I love now the way of the cross to pursue, For I have been born again. [Chorus] 4 I now have communion with God every day, He graciously listens, and hears when I pray; His smiles rest upon me, I know He is mine, For I have been born again. [Chorus] 5 I have a bright prospect of glory divine, For Jesus is with me, I know He is mine; And some day in glory with Him I shall shine, For I have been born again. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [My heart glows with rapture, my cup runneth o’er]
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Jesus is Waiting to Save.

Author: A. H. Ackley Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Invitation Songs First Line: Jesus has promised to save you from sin Refrain First Line: Come, come, Jesus is waiting Lyrics: 1 Jesus has promised to save you from sin If you will truly believe Him; Open your heart and His love will come in; Now is the time to receive Him. Chorus: Come, come, Jesus is waiting, O why will you longer reject Him? Come, come, Jesus is waiting, O now is the time to accept Him. 2 Come while the day of salvation is here, Why will you wait for tomorrow? Death may o'ertake you or Jesus appear; Flee from your sin and your sorrow. [Chorus] 3 Come in your weakness; His strength will prevail, Jesus now waits to befriend you; He is a Helper that never will fail, Trust in the Lord to defend you. [Chorus] 4 Sin has brought nothing but sorrow to you, Leave, then, your wretched condition; Jesus has promised your joy to renew, Seek Him in lowly contrition. [Chorus] 5 Satan will tempt you and try to deceive, Come, come away to the Savior; Kneel at His feet crying, "Lord, I believe;" You will find pardon and favor. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Jesus has promised to save you from sin]

Who at My Door is Standing

Author: May B. C. Slade, 1826-1882 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 110 hymnals Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Commission Inviting Souls to Accept Christ Refrain First Line: Sweetly the tones are falling Scripture: Revelation 3:20 Used With Tune: KNOCKING AT THE DOOR
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That Grand Word, "Whosoever"

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 38 hymnals Topics: Invitation Songs First Line: That grand word “whosoever” is ringing thro’ my soul Refrain First Line: O that “whosoever” Used With Tune: [That grand word “whosoever” is ringing thro’ my soul]
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Ready

Author: A. C. Palmer, 1845-1882 Appears in 118 hymnals Topics: The Christian Experience Songs of Service; Commitment; Invitation Surrender; Service; Stewardship Of Life First Line: Ready to suffer grief or pain Refrain First Line: Ready to go, ready to stay Used With Tune: [Ready to suffer grief or pain]

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