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Just As I Am

Author: Charlotte Elliott Appears in 2,125 hymnals First Line: Just as I am, without one plea Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come! I come! 2 Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come! I come! 3 Just as I am, tho' tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings within and fears without, O Lamb of God, I come! I come! 4 Just as I am poor, wretched, blind; Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need in Thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come! I come! 5 Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come! I come! Topics: Communion; Invitation Used With Tune: [Just as I am without one plea]

Holy Ghost, with Light Divine

Author: Andrew Reed Appears in 782 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy Ghost, with light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine; Chase the shades of night away, Turn my darkness into day. 2 Holy Ghost, with pow'r divine, Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; Long has sin, without control, Held dominion o'er my soul. 3 Holy Ghost, with joy divine, Cheer this sadden'd heart of mine; Bid my many woes depart, Heal my wounded, bleeding heart. 4 Holy Spirit, all divine, Dwell within this heart of mine; Cast down ev'ry idol-throne, Reign supreme, and reign alone. Topics: Cleansing; Opening Used With Tune: [Holy Ghost, with light divine]

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Author: Ray Palmer Appears in 2,209 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary. Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away. O let me from this day Be wholly Thine! 2 May Thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart, My zeal inspire; As Thou hast died for me, O may my love to Thee Pure, warm, and changeless be A living fire! 3 While life's dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, Be Thou my guide; Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrow's tears away/ Nor let me ever stray From Thee aside. 4 When ends life's transient dream, When death's cold, sullen stream Shall o'er me roll, Blest Savior, then, in love, Fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, A ransomed soul! Topics: Faith; Opening; Prayer Used With Tune: OLIVET

O For a Thousand Tongues

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 1,739 hymnals First Line: O for a thousand tongues to sing Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace. 2 My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread thro' all the earth abroad, The honors of Thy name. 3 Jesus! the name that charms our Fears, That bids our Sorrows cease; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 'Tis life, and health, and peace. 4 He breaks the pow'r of canceled sin, He sets the pris'ner free; His blood can make the foulest clean; His blood availed for me. 5 Hear Him, ye deaf; His praise ye dumb, Your loosened tongues employ; Ye blind your Savior come[ And leap, ye Lame for joy. Topics: Opening; Praise; Worship Used With Tune: [O for a thousand tongues to sing]

Lead, Kindly Light

Author: John H. Newman Appears in 1,231 hymnals First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom Lyrics: 1 Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene; one step enough for me. 2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path; but now Lead Thou me on! I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will. Remember not past years. 3 So long Thy pow'r hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on, O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till The night is gone, And with the morn those angel faces smile, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile! Topics: Closing; Evening; Guidance Used With Tune: [Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom]

More Love to Thee

Author: Elizabeth Prentiss Appears in 823 hymnals First Line: More love to Thee, O Christ Lyrics: 1 More love to Thee, O Christ, More love to Thee! Hear Thou the prayer I make On bended knee; This is my earnest plea, More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee, More love to Thee! 2 Once earthly joy I craved, Sought peace and rest; Now Thee alone I seek; Give what is best: This all my prayer shall be: More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee, More love to Thee! 3 Let sorrow do its work, Send grief and pain; Sweet are Thy messengers, Sweet their refrain, When they can sing with me, More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee, More love to Thee! 4 Then shall my latest breath Whisper Thy praise; This be the parting cry My heart shall raise; This still its prayer shall be; More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee, More love to Thee! Topics: Consecration; Death; Prayer Used With Tune: [More love to Thee, O Christ]

I Gave My Life For Thee

Author: Frances .R. Havergal Appears in 538 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I gave my life for thee, My precious blood I shed, That thou might'st ransomed be, And quickened from the dead; I gave, I gave my life for thee, What hast thou given for Me? 2 My Father's house of light, My glory-circled throne I left for earthly night, For wand'rings sad and lone; I left, I left it all for thee, Hast thou left aught for Me? 3 I suffered much for thee, More than thy tongue can tell, Of bitt'rest agony, To rescue thee from hell; I've borne, I've borne it all for thee, What hast thou borne for Me? 4 And I have brought to thee, Down from My home above, Salvation full and free, My pardon and My love; I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee, What hast thou brought to Me? Topics: Atonement; Communion; Missionary; Yield Used With Tune: [I gave My life for Thee]

Only Trust Him

Author: J. H. S. Appears in 860 hymnals First Line: Come, ev'ry soul by sin oppressed Lyrics: 1 Come, ev'ry soul by sin oppressed, There's a mercy with the Lord, And He will surely give you rest By trusting in His word. Only trust Him, only trust Him, Only trust Him now; He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now. 2 For Jesus shed His precious blood, Rich blessings to bestow; Plunge now into the crimson flood That washes white as snow. Only trust Him, only trust Him, Only trust Him now; He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now. 3 Yes, Jesus is the Truth, the Way, That leads you into rest; Believe in Him without delay, And you are fully blest. Only trust Him, only trust Him, Only trust Him now; He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now. 4 Come, then, and join this holy band, And on to glory go, To dwell in that celestial land, Where joys immortal flow. Only trust Him, only trust Him, Only trust Him now; He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now. Topics: Invitation; Promise; Trust Used With Tune: [Come, ev'ry soul by sin oppressed]

Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned

Author: Samuel Stennett Appears in 897 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Majestic sweetness sits enthroned Upon the Savior's brow; His head with radiant glories crowned, His lips with grace o'erflow, His lips with grace o'erflow. 2 No mortal can with Him compare Among the sons of men; Fairer is He than all the fair Who fill the heavenly train, Who fill the heavenly train. 3 He saw me plunged in deep distress, And flew to my relief; For me He bore the shameful cross, And carried all my grief, And carried all my grief. 4 To Him I owe my life and breath, And all the joys I have; He makes me triumph over death, And saves me from the grave, And saves me from the grave. Topics: Adoration; Gratitude Used With Tune: [Majestic sweetness sits enthroned]

Lord, I'm Coming Home

Author: W. J. K. Appears in 311 hymnals First Line: I've wandered far away from God Refrain First Line: Coming, home, coming home Lyrics: 1 I’ve wandered far away from God, Now I’m coming home; The paths of sin too long I’ve trod, Lord, I’m coming home. Chorus: Coming home, coming home, Nevermore to roam, Open wide Thine arms of love, Lord, I’m coming home. 2 I’ve wasted many precious years, Now I’m coming home; I now repent with bitter tears, Lord, I’m coming home. [Chorus] 3 I’m tired of sin and straying, Lord, Now I’m coming home; I’ll trust Thy love, believe Thy Word, Lord, I’m coming home. [Chorus] 4 My soul is sick, my heart is sore, Now I’m coming home; My strength renew, my hope restore, Lord, I’m coming home. [Chorus] Topics: Invitation Used With Tune: [I've wandered far away from God]