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There's a Call Comes Ringing

Author: Charles H. Gabriel Appears in 265 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: There's a call comes ringing o'er the restless wave: Send the light! Refrain First Line: Send the light! Send the light! Scripture: Acts 16:8-10 Used With Tune: McCABE

Immortal Love, Forever Full

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier Appears in 304 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: Immortal Love, for ever full Scripture: Matthew 28:20 Used With Tune: SERENITY

Shepherd Me, O God

Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want Lyrics: Refrain: Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life. 1 God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want, I rest in the meadows of faithfulness and love, I walk by the quiet waters of peace. [Refrain] 2 Gently you raise me and heal my weary soul, you lead me by pathways of righteousness and truth, my spirit shall sing the music of your name. [Refrain] 3 Though I should wander the valley of death, I fear no evil, for you are at my side, your rod and your staff, my comfort and my hope. [Refrain] 4 You have set me a banquet of love in the face of hatred, crowning me with love beyond my power to hold. [Refrain] 5 Surely your kindness and mercy follow me all the days of my life; I will dwell in the house of my God forevermore. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: SHEPHERD ME

Is Your All on the Altar

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Meter: 6.6.9 D with refrain Appears in 121 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: You have longed for sweet peace Refrain First Line: Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid? Lyrics: 1 You have longed for sweet peace, And for faith to increase, And have earnestly, fervently prayed. But you cannot have rest, Or be perfectly blest, Until all on the altar is laid. Refrain: Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid? Your heart does the Spirit control? You can only be blest, And have peace and sweet rest, As you yield Him your body and soul. 2 Would you walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, And have peace and contentment alway? You must do His sweet will To be free from all ill– On the altar your all you must lay. [Refrain] 3 O we never can know What the Lord will bestow Of the blessings for which we have prayed, Till our body and soul He doth fully control, And our all on the altar is laid. [Refrain] 4 Who can tell all the love He will send from above, And how happy our hearts will be made, Of the fellowship sweet We shall share at His feet When our all on the altar is laid! [Refrain] Scripture: Romans 12:1 Used With Tune: YOUR ALL

For Such a Time as This

Author: Carol M. Bechtel Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Discipleship First Line: A hymn of joy today we raise Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Loud Our Neighbors' Call Is Heard

Author: Mildred A. Wiant Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: The Christian Life Discipleship, Service, and Mission Scripture: Acts 16:19 Used With Tune: YIN CH'IU Text Sources: T. Z. Koo's Association Hymnal; Chinese

Come, Beloved of the Maker

Author: Susan Palo Cherwien, b. 1953 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Commitment, Discipleship Used With Tune: JILL

God, We Give to You Our Offerings

Author: Ken Medema Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Discipleship Refrain First Line: God, we give you gratefully Scripture: Psalm 116:8-19 Used With Tune: GRANDVILLE

Who Will Follow Jesus?

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 38 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: Who will follow Jesus, standing for the right Refrain First Line: Who will follow Jesus? Who will make reply Used With Tune: [Who will follow Jesus, standing for the right]

Guide My Feet

Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: Guide my feet while I run this race Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26 Used With Tune: [Guide my feet while I run this race] Text Sources: African American spiritual

Entre el vaivén de la ciudad

Author: Frank Mason North; Anónimo Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Discipleship Scripture: Mark 9:41 Used With Tune: GERMANY

Abre mis ojos a la luz

Author: Clara H. Scott; S. D. Athans Meter: 8.8.9.8.8.8.8.4 Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Discipleship and Service Used With Tune: OPEN MY EYES

Now We Remain

Author: David Haas, b. 1957 Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: Once we were people afraid Refrain First Line: We hold the death of the Lord Scripture: John 15:4 Used With Tune: [Once we were people afraid]

I'd Rather Have Jesus

Author: Rhea Miller Appears in 31 hymnals Topics: Invitation to Discipleship First Line: I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold Refrain First Line: Than to be the kind of a vast domain Lyrics: 1 I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold, I'd rather be his than have riches untold; I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands, I'd rather be led by his nail-pierced hand-- Refrain: Than to be the king of a vast domain, or be held in sin's dread sway; I'd rather have Jesus than anything this world affords today. 2 I'd rather have Jesus than your applause, I'd rather be faithful to his dear cause; I'd rather have Jesus than worldwide fame, I'd rather be true to his holy name-- [Refrain] 3 He's fairer than lilies of rarest bloom, he's sweeter than honey from out the comb; he's all that my hungering spirit needs, I'd rather have Jesus and let him lead-- [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30 Used With Tune: [I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold]

The Banner of the Cross

Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1840-1901 Appears in 151 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: There's a royal banner given for display Refrain First Line: Marching on, marching on Lyrics: 1 There's a royal banner given for display To the soldiers of the King; As an ensign fair we lift it up today, While as ransomed ones we sing. Chorus: Marching on, marching on, For Christ count ev'rything but loss! And to crown Him King, toil and sing 'Neath the banner of the cross! 2 Though the foe may rage and gather as the flood, Let the standard be displayed; And beneath its folds, as soldiers of the Lord, For the truth be not dismayed. [Chorus] 3 Over land and sea, wherever man may dwell, Make the glorious tidings known; Of the crimson banner now the story tell, While the Lord shall claim His own. [Chorus] 4 When the glory dawns - 'tis drawing very near - It is hast'ning day by day - Then before our King the foe shall disappear, And the cross the world shall sway. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [There's a royal banner given for display]

Father, hear the prayer we offer

Author: Love Maria Willis (1824-1908) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 235 hymnals Topics: Discipleship Lyrics: 1 Father, hear the prayer we offer: not for ease that prayer shall be, but for strength that we may ever live our lives courageously. 2 Not for ever in green pastures do we ask our way to be; but the steep and rugged pathway may we tread rejoicingly. 3 Not for ever by still waters would we idly rest and stay; but would smite the living fountains from the rocks along our way. 4 Be our strength in hours of weakness, in our wanderings be our guide; through endeavour, failure, danger, Father, be thou at our side. Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7 Used With Tune: SUSSEX

Spirit Divine, Inspire Our Prayer (Inspira, oh Dios, nuestra oración)

Author: Andrew Reed, 1788-1862; Gerardo Oberman, b. 1965 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 393 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: Spirit divine, inspire our prayer (Inspira, oh Dios, nuestro oración) Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12 Used With Tune: GRÄFENBERG

Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 455 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Call to Discipleship Lyrics: 1 Come, sinners, to the gospel feast; Let every soul be Jesus' guest; Ye need not one be left behind, For God hath bidden all mankind. 2 Sent by my Lord, on you I call; The invitation is to all; Come, all the world! come, sinner, thou! All things in Christ are ready now. 3 Come, all ye souls by sin oppressed, Ye restless wanderers after rest; Ye poor, and maimed, and halt, and blind, In Christ a hearty welcome find. 4 My message as from God receive; Ye all may come to Christ and live; O let His love your hearts constrain, Nor suffer Him to die in vain. 5 See Him set forth before your eyes, That precious, bleeding sacrifice! His offered benefits embrace, And freely now be saved by grace! Scripture: Luke 12:16-24 Used With Tune: HEBRON

The Spirit in Our Hearts

Author: Henry V. Onderdonk, 1789-1856 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 428 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Call to Discipleship Lyrics: 1 The Spirit in our hearts Is whispering, "Sinner, come." The bride, the church of Christ, proclaims To all His children, "Come!" 2 Let him that heareth say To all about him, "Come;" Let him that thirst for righteousness To Christ, the fountain, come. 3 Yes, whosoever will, O let him freely come And freely drink the stream of life; 'Tis Jesus bids him come. 4 Lo! Jesus, who invites, Declares, "I quickly come." Lord, even so, we wait Thy hour; O blest Redeemer, come. Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Used With Tune: GREENWOOD

Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 385 hymnals Topics: Discipleship Lyrics: 1 Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways to keep his statutes still! Oh, that my God would grant me grace to know and do his will! 2 Order my footsteps by your Word and make my heart sincere; let sin have no dominion, Lord, but keep my conscience clear. 3 Assist my soul, too apt to stray, a stricter watch to keep, and should I e'er forget your way, restore your wand'ring sheep. 4 Make me to walk in your commands— 'tis a delightful road— nor let my head or heart or hands offend against my God. Scripture: Psalm 119:5 Used With Tune: EVAN

The Spirit breathes upon the word

Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Appears in 263 hymnals Topics: Discipleship Lyrics: 1 The Spirit breathes upon the word, and brings the truth to sight; precepts and promises afford a sanctifying light. 2 The hand that gave it still supplies the gracious light and heat; God's truths upon the nations rise: they rise, but never set. 3 Let everlasting thanks be thine for such a bright display, as makes a world of darkness shine with beams of heavenly day. 4 My soul rejoices to pursue the steps of One I love, till glory break upon my view in brighter worlds above. Scripture: Psalm 19:7-9 Used With Tune: HORSLEY

Eternal God, Whose Power Upholds

Author: Henry Hallam Tweedy Appears in 53 hymnals Topics: Discipleship Scripture: Isaiah 40:28 Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN

When the Trumpet of the Lord

Author: James M. Black Appears in 440 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be no more Refrain First Line: When the roll is called up yonder Scripture: Revelation 10:5-7 Used With Tune: ROLL CALL

From All the Dark Places

Author: Mary B. C. Slade Appears in 116 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: From all the dark places Of earth's heathen races Refrain First Line: The kingdom is spreading, O tell ye the story Scripture: Isaiah 11:9 Used With Tune: THE KINGDOM IS COMING

Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendor

Author: Henry S. Holland, d. 1918 Appears in 107 hymnals Topics: Discipleship Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN

Beneath the Cross

Author: Keith Getty; Kristyn Getty Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: Beneath the cross of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 23:32-33 Used With Tune: BENEATH THE CROSS

When the Poor Ones (Cuando el pobre)

Author: José Antonio Olivar, b. 1939; Martin A. Seltz, b. 1951 Meter: 12.11.12.11.11 Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Commitment, Discipleship First Line: Cuando el pobre nada tiene y aún reparte (When the poor ones, who have nothing, still are giving Used With Tune: EL CAMINO

Pescador

Author: Emilio Vicente Matéu; Mary Louise Bringle, n. 1953 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: Pescador, que al pasar por lo orilla (Pescador, as you passed by the lakeshore) Refrain First Line: Pescador, en mis manos has puesto otra redes (Pescador, you have given me new nets for fishing) Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Used With Tune: [Pescador, que al pasar por la orilla)

Called to Gather as God's People

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Discipleship Scripture: Romans 10:17 Used With Tune: O DU LIEBE MEINER LIEBE

Now Go in Joy

Author: Mary Louise Bringle Meter: Irregular Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Discipleship and Mission First Line: Now go in joy to spread the word Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Used With Tune: JUNKANOO

Come and Follow Me (Ven y Sígueme)

Author: Tom Franzak, b. 1954; Ronald F. Krisman, b. 1946 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: Come, be my light (Ven, sé mi luz) Refrain First Line: If anyone would come and follow me (Si quieres tú venir a donde voy) Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39 Used With Tune: [Come, be my light]

Strong, peaceful man of Galilee

Author: Harry W. Farrington Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Discipleship Lyrics: 1 Strong, peaceful man of Galilee, robed with your strength we long to be— not to revenge; to heal and pray, to turn the cheek, and tribute pay. Robed with your strength we long to be, strong, peaceful man of Galilee. 2 Strong, righteous man of Galilee, dressed with your peace we long to be— in temple court, your cleansing rod; on greed and lies, the wrath of God. Dressed with your peace we long to be, strong, righteous man of Galilee. 3 Strong, suff’ring man of Galilee, clad in your grace we hope to be— love at the well, share Martha’s loss, forgive the nails, and take the cross. Clad in your grace we hope to be, strong, suff’ring man of Galilee. 4 God’s peaceful man of Galilee, Love’s triumph, we at last will see— to crumble ev’ry bound’ry wall, build highways to the hearts of all. Love’s triumph, we at last will see, God’s peaceful man of Galilee. Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Used With Tune: MELITA Text Sources: The Hymnal for Boys and Girls, 1935, alt.

Make Me a Blessing

Author: Ira B. Wilson, 1880-1950 Meter: 10.7.10.7 with refrain Appears in 87 hymnals Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Christian Life, Discipleship; Discipleship First Line: Out in the highways and byways of life Lyrics: 1 Out in the highways and byways of life, Many are weary and sad; Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife, Making the sorrowing glad. Refrain: Make me a blessing, Make me a blessing, Out of my life May Jesus shine; Make me a blessing, O Savior, I pray, Make me a blessing to someone today. 2 Tell the sweet story of Christ and His love, Tell of His pow'r to forgive; Others will trust Him if only you prove True, ev'ry moment you live. [Refrain] 3 Give as 'twas given to you in your need, Love as the Master loved you; Be to the helpless a helper indeed, Unto your mission be true. [Refrain] Used With Tune: SCHULER

City of God

Author: Dan Schutte, b. 1947 Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: Awake from your slumber! Refrain First Line: We will build the city of God Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-2 Used With Tune: [Awake from your slumber]

O Brother Man

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 149 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: O brother man, fold to thy heart thy brother Lyrics: 1 O brother man, fold to thy heart thy brother; Where pity dwells, the peace of God is there; To worship rightly is to love each other, Each smile a hymn, each kindly deed a prayer. 2 For he whom Jesus loved has truly spoken: The holier worship which He deigns to bless Restores the lost, and binds the spirit broken, And feeds the widow and the fatherless. 3 Follow with reverent steps the great example Of Him whose holy work was doing good; So shall the wide earth seem our Father's temple, Each loving life a psalm of gratitude. 4 Then shall all shackles fall; the stormy clangor Of wild war music o'er the earth shall cease; Love shall tread out the baleful fire of anger, And in its ashes plant the tree of peace. Amen. Scripture: Acts 10:38 Used With Tune: WELWYN

Come to Jesus

Meter: 8.8.6.6 Appears in 499 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Call to Discipleship First Line: Come to Jesus, come to Jesus Lyrics: 1 Come to Jesus, come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now; Just now come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now. 2 He will save you, He will save you, He will save you just now; Just now come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now. 3 He is able, He is able, He is able just now; Just now come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now. 4 He is willing, He is willing, He is willing just now; Just now come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now. 5 Come, confess Him, come, confess Him, Come, confess His just now; Just now come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now. 6 Come, obey Him, come, obey Him, Come, obey Him just now; Just now come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now. 7 He will hear you, He will hear you, He will hear you just now; Just now come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now. 8 He'll forgive you, He'll forgive you, He'll forgive you just now; Just now come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now. 9 He will cleanse you, He will cleanse you, He will cleanse you just now; Just now come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now. 10 Jesus loves you, Jesus loves you, Jesus loves you just now; Just now come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now. 11 Only trust Him, only trust Him, Only trust Him just now; Just now come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now. Scripture: Isaiah 26:4 Used With Tune: COME TO JESUS Text Sources: Traditional

O Do Not Let the Word Depart (O Why Not To-night?)

Author: Elizabeth Reed, 1794-1867 Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain Appears in 519 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Call to Discipleship First Line: O do not let the word depart Refrain First Line: O why not to-night? Lyrics: 1 O do not let the word depart, And close thine eyes against the light; Poor sinner, harden not your heart; Be saved, O tonight. Refrain: O why not tonight? O why not tonight? Wilt thou be saved? Then why not tonight? 2 Tomorrow’s sun may never rise To bless thy long deluded sight; This is the time, O then be wise, Be saved, O tonight. [Refrain] 3 Our Lord in pity lingers still, And wilt thou thus His love requite? Renounce at once thy stubborn will, Be saved, O tonight. [Refrain] 4 Our blessed Lord refused none Who would to Him their souls unite; Believe, obey, the work is done; Be saved, O tonight. [Refrain] Scripture: John 10:14 Used With Tune: O WHY NOT TONIGHT

The Lily of the Valley

Author: Charles W. Fry, 1837-1882 Meter: Irregular Appears in 398 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: I have found a friend in Jesus Lyrics: 1 I have found a friend in Jesus- He's ev'rything to me, He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul; The Lily of the Valley- in Him alone I see All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole. In sorrow He's my comfort, in trouble He's my stay, He tells me ev'ry care on Him to roll; He's the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star, He's the greatest of ten thousand to my soul. 2 He all my grief has taken and all my sorrows borne, In temptation He's my strong and mighty tow'r; I have all for Him forsaken and all my idols torn From my heart, and now He keeps me by His pow'r. Tho' all the world forsake me and Satan tempt me sore, Thru Jesus I shall safely reach the goal; He's the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star, He's the greatest of ten thousand to my soul. 3 He will never, never leave me nor yet forsake me here, While I live by faith and do His blessed will; A wall of fire about me, I've nothing now to fear- With His manna He my hungry soul shall fill. Then sweeping up to glory I'll see His blessed face, Where rivers of delight shall ever roll; He's the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star, He's the greatest of ten thousand to my soul. Scripture: Revelation 22:20 Used With Tune: SALVATIONIST

Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam

Author: Nellie Talbot Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 121 hymnals Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Christian Life, Discipleship Lyrics: 1 Jesus wants me for a sunbeam, To shine for Him each day; In ev'ry way try to please Him, At home, at school, at play. Refrain: A sunbeam, a sunbeam, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam: A sunbeam, a sunbeam, I’ll be a sunbeam for Him. 2 Jesus wants me to be loving, And kind to all I see; Showing how pleasant and happy, His little one can be. [Refrain] Scripture: Judges 5:31 Used With Tune: SUNBEAM

Far and Near

Author: John O. Thompson Appears in 198 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: Far and near the fields are teeming Refrain First Line: Lord of harvest, send forth reapers! Scripture: John 4:35 Used With Tune: CLEMM

One holy Church of God appears

Author: Rev. Samuel Longfellow Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 77 hymnals Topics: Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 One holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place. 2 From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence, or with psalm. 3 The truth is her prophetic gift, The soul her sacred page; And feet on mercy’s errands swift Do make her pilgrimage. 4 O living Church, thine errand speed, Fulfill thy task sublime; With Bread of life earth’s hungers feed; Redeem the evil time! Amen. Used With Tune: ST. JAMES

I Will Trust in the Lord

Meter: Irregular Appears in 16 hymnals Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Christian Life, Discipleship; Discipleship Lyrics: 1 I will trust in the Lord, I will trust in the Lord, I will trust in the Lord till I die. I will trust in the Lord, I will trust in the Lord, I will trust in the Lord till I die. 2 I'm going to watch, fight, and pray, I'm going to watch, fight, and pray, I'm going to watch, fight, and pray till I die. I'm going to watch, fight, and pray, I'm going to watch, fight, and pray, I'm going to watch, fight, and pray till I die. 3 I'm going to treat ev'rybody right, I'm going to treat ev'rybody right, I'm going to treat ev'rybody right till I die. I'm going to treat ev'rybody right, I'm going to treat ev'rybody right, I'm going to treat ev'rybody right till I die. 4 I'm going to stay on my bended knees, I'm going to stay on my bended knees, I'm going to stay on my bended knees till I die. I'm going to stay on my bended knees, I'm going to stay on my bended knees, I'm going to stay on my bended knees till I die. Scripture: Psalm 56:4 Used With Tune: TRUST IN THE LORD Text Sources: Traditional

This Is a Day of New Beginnings

Author: Brian Wren Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 23 hymnals Topics: God's Church Life of Discipleship: New Life in Christ Lyrics: 1 This is a day of new beginnings, time to remember and move on, time to believe what love is bringing, laying to rest the pain that's gone. 2 For by the life and death of Jesus, God's mighty Spirit, now as then, can make for us a world of difference, as faith and hope are born again. 3 Then let us, with the Spirit's daring, step from the past and leave behind our disappointment, guilt and grieving, seeking new paths, and sure to find. 4 In faith we gather round the table to taste and share what love can do. This is a day of new beginnings; our God is making all things new. 5 In faith we'll gather round the table to show and share what love can do. This is a day of new beginnings; our God is making all things new. Used With Tune: BEGINNINGS

'Tis the Gift to Be Simple

Author: Joyce Merman Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Discipleship Refrain First Line: When true simplicity is gained Used With Tune: SIMPLE GIFTS Text Sources: Shaker song, 18th cent

Son of God, eternal Saviour

Author: Somerset Corry Lowry Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 62 hymnals Topics: Discipleship and Service Lyrics: 1 Son of God, eternal Saviour, Source of life and truth and grace, Son of Man, whose birth incarnate Hallows all our human race; Thou our Head, who, throned in glory, For Thine own dost ever plead, Fill us with Thy love and pity, Heal our wrongs, and help our need. 2 As Thou, Lord, hast lived for others, So may we for others live; Freely have Thy gifts been granted, Freely may Thy servants give. Thine the gold and Thine the silver, Thine the wealth of land and sea, We but stewards of Thy bounty Held in solemn trust for Thee. 3 Come, O Christ, and reign among us, King of love and Prince of peace; Hush the storm of strife and passion, Bid its cruel discords cease. Ah, the past is dark behind us, Strewn with wrecks and stained with blood! But before us gleams the vision Of the coming brotherhood. 4 See the Christ-like host advancing, High and lowly, great and small, Linked in bonds of common service For the common Lord of all. Thou who prayedst, Thou who willest That Thy people should be one, Grant, O grant our hope’s fruition: Here on earth Thy will be done. Amen. Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

Walk in the Light

Author: Bernard Barton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 476 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Discipleship First Line: Walk in the light! so shalt thou know Used With Tune: CHOPIN

There Is a Balm in Gilead

Meter: Irregular Appears in 107 hymnals Topics: Discipleship First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: Refrain: There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole, there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. 1 Some times I feel discouraged and think my work’s in vain, But then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. [Refrain] 2 If you cannot preach like Peter, if you cannot pray like Paul, You can tell the love of Jesus and say "He died for all!" [Refrain] 3 Don't ever feel discouraged, for Jesus is your friend; And if you lack for knowledge He'll ne'er refuse to lend. [Refrain] Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: Spiritual

While Jesus Whispers to You (Come, Sinner, Come)

Author: W. E. Witter Meter: 7.4.7.4 D Appears in 408 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Call to Discipleship First Line: While Jesus whispers to you Lyrics: 1 While Jesus whispers to you, Come, sinner, come! While we are praying for you, Come, sinner, come! Now is the time to own Him, Come, sinner, come! Now is the time to know Him, Come, sinner, come! 2 Are you too heavy laden! Come, sinner, come! Jesus will bear your burden, Come, sinner, come! Jesus will not deceive you, Come, sinner, come! Jesus can now redeem you, Come, sinner, come! 3 Oh, hear His tender pleading, Come, sinner, come! Come and receive the blessing, Come, sinner, come! While Jesus whispers to you, Come, sinner, come! While we are praying for you, Come, sinner, come! Scripture: John 11:28 Used With Tune: COME, SINNER, COME

Whosoever Heareth, Shout, Shout (Whosoever Will)

Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 310 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Call to Discipleship First Line: "Whosoever heareth," shout, shout the sound! Refrain First Line: Whosoever will, whosoever will! Lyrics: 1 "Whosoever heareth," shout, shout the sound! Spread the blessed tidings all the world around; Tell the joyful news wherever man is found, "Whosoever will may come." Refrain: Whosoever will, whosoever will! Send the proclamation over vale and hill; 'Tis a loving Father calls the wanderer home. "Whosoever will may come." 2 Whosoever cometh need not delay, Now the door is open, enter while you may; Jesus is the true, the only Living Way: "Whosoever will may come." [Refrain] 3 "Whosoever will," the promise is secure; "Whosoever will," forever must endure; "Whosoever will," 'tis life forever more; "Whosoever will may come." [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 22:17 Used With Tune: WHOSOEVER

In the Morning When I Rise (Give Me Jesus)

Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Invitation to Discipleship First Line: In the morning when I rise Refrain First Line: Give me Jesus Lyrics: 1 In the morning when I rise, in the morning when I rise, in the morning when I rise, give me Jesus. Refrain: Give me Jesus, give me Jesus. You may have all the rest, give me Jesus. 2 Dark midnight was my cry, dark midnight was my cry, dark midnight was my cry, give me Jesus. [Refrain] 3 Just about the break of day, just about the break of day, just about the break of day, give me Jesus. [Refrain] 4 Oh, when I come to die, oh, when I come to die, oh, when I come to die, give me Jesus. [Refrain] 5 And when I want to sing, and when I want to sing, and when I want to sing, give me Jesus. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2 Used With Tune: GIVE ME JESUS Text Sources: African American spiritual

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