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God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,132 hymnals Topics: God the Father Majesty and Power; God Grace; God Providence Scripture: John 13:7 Used With Tune: DEVIZES

Rejoice, Rejoice, believers

Author: Laurentius Laurenti, 1660-1722; Sarah B. Findlater, 1823-1907 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 335 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, rejoice, believers, And let your lights appear; The evening is advancing, And darker night is near. The Bridegroom is arising, And soon He draweth nigh; Up, pray and watch and wrestle; At midnight comes the cry. 2 See that your lamps are burning; Replenish them with oil; Look now for your salvation, The end of earthly toil. The watchers on the mountain Proclaim the Bridegroom near; Go meet Him as He cometh, With alleluias clear. 3 Our Hope and Expectation, O Jesus, now appear! Arise, Thou Sun so longed for, O'er this benighted sphere! With hearts and hands up lifted, We plead, O Lord, to see The day of earth's redemption That brings us unto Thee. Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Jesus Advent and Nativity Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

The First Noel

Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 403 hymnals First Line: The first Noel, the angel did say Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Lyrics: 1 The first Noel, the angel did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Refrain: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. 2 They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. [Refrain] 3 And by the light of that same star Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain] 4 This star drew nigh to the northwest, O'er Bethlehem it took its rest, And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain] 5 Then entered in those wise men three, Full reverently upon the knee, And offered there, in His presence, Their gold and myrrh and frank incense. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Christmas; Jesus Advent and Nativity Scripture: Luke 2:8 Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOEL Text Sources: Anon. English Carol; Sandy's Christmas Carols, Ancient and Modern, 1833

Holy Ghost, with Light Divine

Author: Andrew Reed, 1787-1862 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 783 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 power divine, Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; Long hath sin without control Held dominion o'er my soul. 3 Holy Ghost, with joy divine, Cheer this saddened 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 every idol throne, Reign supreme, and reign alone. Amen. Topics: The Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Love; Prayer Scripture: John 14:18 Used With Tune: MERCY

There Is a Gate That Stands Ajar

Author: Lydia Baxter, 1809-1874 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 208 hymnals Refrain First Line: O depth of mercy, can it be Lyrics: 1 There is a gate that stands ajar, And through its portals gleaming A radiance from the cross afar, The Savior’s love revealing. Refrain: O depth of mercy, can it be That gate was left ajar for me? For me, for me? Was left ajar for me? 2 That gate ajar stands free for all Who seek through it salvation; The rich and poor, the great and small, Of every tribe and nation. [Refrain] 3 Press onward, then, though foes may frown, While mercy’s gate is open; Accept the cross, and win the crown, Love’s ever lasting token. [Refrain] 4 Beyond the river’s brink we’ll lay The cross that here is given, And bear the crown of life away, And love Him more in heaven. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Repentance and Forgiveness; Invitation Scripture: Psalm 108:4 Used With Tune: GATES AJAR

Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Appears in 870 hymnals Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me; See on the portals He's waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me. Refrain: Come home, come home, Ye who are weary, come home; Earnestly tenderly, Jesus is calling, Calling, O sinner, come home! 2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading, Pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not His mercies, Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain] 3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing, Passing from you and from me; Shadows are gathering, death's night is coming, Coming for you and for me. [Refrain] 4 O for the wonderful love He has promised, Promised for you and for me! Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon, Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Repentance and Forgiveness; Invitation Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Used With Tune: THOMPSON

'Tis the Promise of God

Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Meter: 12.12 with refrain Appears in 142 hymnals First Line: 'Tis the promise of God, full salvation to give Refrain First Line: Hallelujah, 'tis done! I believe on the Son Lyrics: 1 'Tis the promise of God, full salvation to give Unto him who on Jesus, His Son, will believe. Refrain: Hallelujah, ’tis done! I believe on the Son; I am saved by the blood of the crucified One. 2 Though the pathway be lonely, and dangerous, too, Surely Jesus is able to carry me through. [Refrain] 3 Many loved ones have I in yon heavenly throng; They are safe now in glory, and this is their song: [Refrain] 4 Little children I see standing close by their King, And He smiles as their song of salvation they sing. [Refrain] 5 There’s a part in that chorus for you and for me, And the theme of our praises forever will be: [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Salvation; Assurance; Salvation; Testimony Scripture: Isaiah 35:10 Used With Tune: FOUNDATION

Am I a Soldier of the Cross

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,947 hymnals First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb, And shall I fear to own His cause, Or blush to speak His name? 2 Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize, Or sailed through blood seas? 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God? 4 Sure I must fight if I would reign: Increase my courage, Lord; I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy word. 5 Thy saints in all this glorious war Shall conquer, though they die, They see the triumph from afar, By faith they bring it nigh. 6 When that illustrious day shall rise, And all Thy armies shine In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be Thine. Topics: The Christian Life Loyalty and Courage; Conflict; Victory Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Used With Tune: ARLINGTON

Sing, O Ye Ransomed

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 20 hymnals First Line: Sing, O ye ransomed of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Sing, O ye ransomed of the Lord, Your great Deliverer sing; Pilgrims, for Zion's city bound, Be joyful in your King. 2 A hand divine shall lead you on, Through all the blissful road, Till to the sacred mount you rise, And see your smiling God. 3 There garlands of immortal joy Shall bloom on every head; While sorrow, sighing, and distress, Like shadows, all are fled. 4 March on in your Redeemer's strength; Pursue His footsteps still; And let the prospect cheer your eye, While laboring up the hill. Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Assurance; Holy Scripture; Warning; Zion Scripture: Isaiah 35:10 Used With Tune: MANOAH

My Jesus, As Thou Wilt

Author: Benjamin Schmolck, 1672-1737; Jane Borthwick, 1813-1897 Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Appears in 616 hymnals First Line: My Jesus, as Thou wilt! Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Assurance; Surrender; Trust Scripture: Mark 14:36 Used With Tune: JEWETT