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Trusting Jesus

Author: Edgar P. Stites, 1836-1921 Appears in 288 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Assurance and Trust First Line: Simply trusting every day Refrain First Line: Trusting as the moments fly Lyrics: 1 Simply trusting every day, Trusting through a stormy way; Even when my faith is small, Trusting Jesus, that is all. Refrain: Trusting as the moments fly, Trusting as the days go by; Trusting Him whate’er befall, Trusting Jesus, that is all. 2 Brightly doth His Spirit shine Into this poor heart of mine; While He leads I cannot fall; Trusting Jesus, that is all. (Refrain) 3 Singing if my way is clear; Praying if the path be drear; If in danger, for Him call; Trusting Jesus, that is all. (Refrain) 4 Trusting Him while life shall last, Trusting Him till earth be past; Till within the jasper wall, Trusting Jesus--that is all. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [Simply trusting every day]

My God, My Father, While I Stray

Author: Charlotte Elliott, 1789-1871 Appears in 574 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Aspiration and Consecration Lyrics: 1 My God, my Father, while I stray Far from my home in life’s rough way, O teach me from my heart to say, “Thy will be done!” 2 Though dark my path, and sad my lot, Let me be still and murmur not, Or breathe the prayer divinely taught, “Thy will be done!” 3 If Thou shouldst call me to resign What most I prize, it ne’er was mine; I only yield Thee what was Thine; “Thy will be done!” 4 Let but my fainting heart be blest With Thy sweet Spirit for its guest, My God, to Thee I leave the rest; “Thy will be done!” 5 Renew my will from day to day, Blend it with Thine, and take away All that now makes it hard to say, “Thy will be done!” Amen. Used With Tune: HANFORD

Higher Ground

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1926 Appears in 363 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Aspiration and Consecration First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Lyrics: 1 I'm pressing on the upward way, New height I'm gaining every day; Still praying as I onward bound, "Lord, plant my feet on higher ground." Refrain: Lord, lift me up and let me stand, By faith on heaven's tableland, A higher plane than I have found; Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. 2 My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise and fears dismay; Though some may dwell where these abound, My prayer, my aim, is higher ground. (Refrain) 3 I want to live above the world, Though Satan's darts at me are hurled; For faith has caught the joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground. (Refrain) 4 I want to scale the utmost height And catch a gleam of glory bright; But still I'll pray till heaven I've found, "Lord, lead me on to higher ground." (Refrain) Used With Tune: [I'm pressing on the upward way]

The Rock That Is Higher than I

Author: Erastus Johnson, 1826-1909 Appears in 294 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Comfort and Encouragement First Line: O sometimes the shadows are deep Refrain First Line: O then to the Rock let me fly Lyrics: 1 O sometimes the shadows are deep, And rough seems the path to the goal, And sorrows, sometimes how they sweep Like tempests down over the soul! Refrain: O then to the Rock let me fly, To the Rock that is higher than I; O then to the Rock let me fly To the Rock that is higher than I! 2 O sometimes how long seems the day, And sometimes how weary my feet; But toiling in life's dusty way, The Rock's blessed shadow, how sweet! (Refrain) 3 O near to the Rock let me keep, If blessings or sorrow prevail; Or climbing the mountain way steep, Or walking the shadowy vale. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [O sometimes the shadows are deep]

I Gave My Life for Thee

Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879 Appears in 560 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Stewardship and Service 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? 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 wanderings sad and lone; I left, I left it all for thee, Hast thou left aught for Me? 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 bitterest agony, To rescue thee from hell; I've borne, I've borne it all for thee, What hast thou borne for Me? 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? I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee, What hast thou brought to Me? Used With Tune: KENOSIS

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Appears in 1,241 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Praise and Testimony Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto Me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast." I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad; I found in Him a resting place, And He has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live." I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in Him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world's Light; Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright." I looked to Jesus, and I found In Him my Star, my Sun; And in that Light of life I'll walk, Till traveling days are done. Amen. Used With Tune: VOX DILECTI

Anywhere with Jesus

Author: Jessie B. Pounds, 1861-1921 Appears in 244 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Assurance and Trust First Line: Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go Refrain First Line: Anywhere! anywhere! Fear I cannot know Lyrics: 1 Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go; Anywhere He leads me in this world below; Anywhere without Him dearest joys would fade; Anywhere with Jesus I am not afraid. Refrain: Anywhere! anywhere! Fear I cannot know; Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go. 2 Anywhere with Jesus I am not alone; Other friends may fail me, He is still my own; Though His hand may lead me over dreary ways, Anywhere with Jesus is a house of praise. (Refrain) 3 Anywhere with Jesus I can go to sleep, When the darkening shadows round about me creep; Knowing I shall waken never more to roam, Anywhere with Jesus will be home, sweet home. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go]

Nearer, Still Nearer

Author: Lelia N. Morris, 1862-1929 Appears in 229 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Aspiration and Consecration First Line: Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart Lyrics: 1 Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart, Draw me, my Savior, so precious Thou art; Fold me, O fold me close to Thy breast, Shelter me safe in that “Haven of Rest,” Shelter me safe in that “Haven of Rest.” 2 Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring, Naught as an offering to Jesus my King; Only my sinful, now contrite heart, Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart, Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart. 3 Nearer, still nearer, Lord, to be Thine, Sin, with its follies, I gladly resign; All of its pleasures, pomp and its pride, Give me but Jesus, my Lord, crucified, Give me but Jesus, my Lord, crucified. 4 Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last, Till safe in glory my anchor is cast; Through endless ages, ever to be, Nearer, my Saviour, still nearer to Thee, Nearer, my Saviour, still nearer to Thee. Amen. Used With Tune: MORRIS

Like a River Glorious

Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879 Appears in 157 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Peace and Contentment Refrain First Line: Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest Lyrics: 1 Like a river glorious Is God’s perfect peace, Over all victorious In its bright increase; Perfect, yet it floweth Fuller every day, Perfect, yet it groweth Deeper all the way. Refrain: Stayed upon Jehovah, Hearts are fully blest; Finding, as He promised, Perfect peace and rest. 2 Hidden in the hollow Of His blessed hand, Never foe can follow, Never traitor stand; Not a surge of worry, Not a shade of care, Not a blast of hurry Touch the spirit there. (Refrain) 3 Every joy or trial Falleth from above, Traced upon our dial By the Sun of Love. We may trust Him fully All for us to do; They who trust Him wholly Find Him wholly true. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [Like a river glorious]

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Appears in 649 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Peace and Contentment First Line: What a fellowship, what a joy divine Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms Lyrics: 1 What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms. 2 Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms; Oh, how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms. (Refrain) 3 What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [What a fellowship, what a joy divine]