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I’ve Missed It at Last

Author: Vivian A. Dake Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: “I’ve missed it at last,” he repeated Refrain First Line: “I’ve missed it at last, missed salvation Lyrics: 1 “I’ve missed it at last,” he repeated, While the shades of despair gathered fast; “My hopes are forever defeated, I have missed, I have missed it at last!” Refrain: “I’ve missed it at last, missed salvation, From the pure and the holy outcast; Nevermore peace to feel, but damnation— I’ve missed, I have missed it at last.” 2 “The thief on the cross, I remember, Ne’er refused till the summer was past, And now in death’s chilling December, I have missed, I have missed it at last! [Refrain] 3 “I’ve sold out my soul for a feather, No hope in the whirlwind’s fierce blast; I’m undone forever and ever, I have missed, I have missed it at last!” [Refrain] 4 “The Spirit, insulted, resisted, Still plead till the die I had cast, I said ‘Go Thy way,’ I insisted; He went, I have missed it at last!” [Refrain] 5 He buried his face in the pillow, With horror his soul all aghast; And back from eternity’s billow, He shrieked, I have missed it at last!” [Refrain] Used With Tune: [“I’ve missed it at last,” he repeated]

Wondering

Author: S. H. Bolton Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Some folks wonder, why they never shout Refrain First Line: March on, we have won the day Lyrics: 1 Some folks wonder, why they never shout, ‘Tis because they grumble, scold and doubt; Wonder, wonder, they ever wonder Why they never shout. Refrain: March on, we have won the day, March on, in Canaan land to stay; Won it, won it, of course we’ve won it, We have won the day. 2 Some folks wonder, why we shout so loud, ‘Tis because we live above the cloud; Wonder, wonder, oh, yes they wonder Why we shout so loud. [Refrain] 3 Some folks wonder, why we march around, ‘Tis because our Savior we have found; Wonder, wonder, of course they wonder Why we march around. [Refrain] 4 Some folks wonder, why we pray so much, ‘Tis because with God we are in touch; Wonder, wonder, they always wonder Why we pray so much. [Refrain] 5 Some folks wonder, Why we read God’s Word, ‘Tis because it’s honey ev’ry word; Honey, honey, ‘tis sweetest honey, Honey ev’ry word. [Refrain] 6 Some folks wonder, why we’re looking up, ‘Tis because of Christ, our blessed hope, Coming, coming, of course He’s coming, Coming soon again. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Some folks wonder, why they never shout]

No Wishful Glances

Author: A. F. I. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: No wishful glances now I cast Refrain First Line: I’m over in the Promised Land Lyrics: 1 No wishful glances now I cast Tow’rd Canaan’s happy shore, For I have reached that land of rest, To wander never more. Refrain: I’m over in the Promised Land, And marching on with Joshua’s band; My life is hid with Christ in God, I’m sanctified, O praise the Lord! 2 Old Jordan’s waves now roll behind, The sky is clear above, And all along the way I find The joys of “perfect love.” [Refrain] 3 On ev’ry side sweet lilies nod, Inviting me to stay; The birds, the rills, all sing of God; O brother, come this way! [Refrain] 4 In Beulah’s vale rich fruits abound; And milk and honey flow; Within the soil rare gems are found, And costly spices grow. [Refrain] 5 When giants high above me tow’r, And boast of mighty strength, Faith grasps her “two-edged sword” of pow’r, And lays them out their length. [Refrain] 6 Here Jesus comes and whispers low His sweetest words of love, And bids me pray, and work, and grow, Till called to joys above. [Refrain] Scripture: Numbers 13:30 Used With Tune: [No wishful glances now I cast]

There’s Music There

Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: When David was a King Lyrics: 1 When David was a King, He used to dance and sing, To stop his noise his own wife him implored; But he danced with all his might, For he had a prefect right, To sing and shout and dance before the Lord. Refrain: There’s music there, There’s music there The “hallelujah chorus” is sung there; Throughout eternal day, The saints in glory say: “I’m glad I was a pilgrim there.” 2 When Daniel went to pray, Three times in ev’ry day, Altho’ they said the wild beasts should him eat; The lions took lockjaw, And could not raise a paw, And there old Satan Daniel did defeat. [Refrain] 3 The prodigal ran away, No doubt he went to stay, But feeding swine he felt so dreadful bad; He came back home once more, And found an open door, His father had to shout, he felt so glad. [Refrain] 4 When Paul and Silas sang, The cells with music rang, No doubt the pris’ners thought they’d better pray; For an earthquake shook the jail, That made the keeper quail, In face he got converted right away. [Refrain] 5 Oh, in the glory-land, The music will be grand, We’ll meet our loved ones who have gone before; We’ll have a great time there, For our throats will all be clear, We’ll sing and dance upon the golden shore. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [When David was a King]

Beyond the Silent Night

Author: John A. Campbell Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: There is beyond the silent night Lyrics: 1 There is beyond the silent night An everlasting day; ‘Tis there we’ll join the “saints in light” When we are called away. Refrain: Beyond the silent night, We’ll meet the saints in light, And walk with them in white, Where all is pure and bright, Beyond the silent night, Beyond the silent night. 2 There is a fair and happy land For those who walk upright, ‘Tis there, ere long, we all shall stand, Beyond the silent night. [Refrain] 3 The grave is not our final goal; But all is pure and bright, Where we shall rest while ages roll, Beyond the silent night. [Refrain] 4 Oft waves of sorrow here arise; But what a glorious sight Looms up before immortal eyes— Beyond the silent night. [Refrain] 5 We all have friends just over there, In Jesus’ blood washed white, Who walk the streets without a care, Beyond the silent night. [Refrain] 6 When we have fought thro’ storm and strife, As valiant soldiers fight, ‘Tis then we’ll reach the “tree of life,” Beyond the silent night. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [There is beyond the silent night]

It Is Just Like Him

Author: F. A. G. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: In times when the flesh is so weak and frail Refrain First Line: It is just like Him, it is just like Him Lyrics: 1 In times when the flesh is so weak and frail, In times when the doubts and fears assail, I will look unto God, naught mine eye shall dim; Then my Father comes close, it is just like Him. Refrain: It is just like Him, it is just like Him; Then our Father comes close, it is just like Him. 2 When the powers of Hell would ensnare my soul, And turn me away from the Heav’nly goal, When the spirit is willing but flesh is weak, It is then that I love to hear Father speak. [Refrain] 3 My Father doth all of my needs supply, And He knoweth them all better far than I; All my sins He forgives, all diseases heals, Thus my Father to me all His love reveals. [Refrain] 4 When the victory’s won, and the foes all flee, It is then that I need Father near to me; Just to rest all secure in His tender care, And be kept from all sin, is my daily pray’r. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 103:14 Used With Tune: [In times when the flesh is so weak and frail]

A Merry Psalm

Author: Louis F. Mitchel Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: I’ve in my heart a merry psalm Refrain First Line: Hallelujah praise the Lord Lyrics: 1 I’ve in my heart a merry psalm, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord; Christ made me upright like the palm, Praise Him, O my soul. All sin is gone, my soul is free, For Jesus bled and died for me. Refrain: Hallelujah praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord; Hallelujah praise the Lord, Praise Him night and day. 2 King David was a happy king, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord; His praises made the heavens ring, Praise Him, O my soul. Salvation filled his mouth with shouts, He danced in spite of Michal’s pouts. [Refrain] 3 This is the way that Israel went, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord; Some praised until the earth was rent, Praise Him, O my soul. It made the prison quake and ope, The pris’ners heard, the jailors woke. [Refrain] 4 When Judah was in sore distress, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord; Before, behind, the foe die press, Praise Him, O my soul. Their shouts of praise amidst the fight, Soon put the alien host to fight. [Refrain] 5 Elizabeth and Mary too Praise the Lord, praise the Lord; And Zacharias joined their crew, Praise Him, O my soul. John heard the sound, ‘twas music sweet, And Luke the story did repeat. [Refrain] 6 When round the throne of God we stand, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord; We’ll be a happy, blood-washed band, Praise Him, O my soul. Like thunders loud, and waters’ roar, Our praise will sound along the shore. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I’ve in my heart a merry psalm]

Wake Them Up!

Author: W. L. Phillips Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Millions now are dying, dying in their sin Refrain First Line: “Wake them up! wake them up!” Lyrics: 1 Millions now are dying, dying in their sin; Hell a foul mouth is open, taking millions in; Midnight darkness deepens, thick and black the gloom; Souls are rushing onward, heedless of their doom. Refrain: “Wake them up! wake them up!” Shout salvation’s song! “Wake them up! wake them up!” Pass this message on. 2 Millions now are sleeping, sleeping at their ease, While the few are fighting battles on their knees; Carnal comfort darkens ev’ry ray of light— Oh, their souls are rushing on to endless night! [Refrain] 3 Millions in the homeland, far away from God, They will never travel where His feet have trod; Lift up high the banner, “Jesus saves from sin;” Open wide the portal, bid them enter in. [Refrain] 4 Millions are in darkness, far across the sea, Helplessly imploring aid from you and me; God is calling, “Onward! Onward in the fight!” Tell the gospel story, shed abroad its light. [Refrain] 5 Millions are not ready for our Lord’s return; Onward with the message, let the true light burn; Sing aloud His praises, send it on the wing, Jesus Christ of Naz’reth is our coming King. “Wake them up! wake them up!” Hast’ning to their doom; “Wake them up! wake them up!” Christ is coming soon. Used With Tune: [Millions now are dying, dying in their sin]

The Second Blessing

Author: Rev. H. C. Hart Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Many years a faithful Christian Refrain First Line: In my Father’s blessed keeping Lyrics: 1 Many years a faithful Christian, Striving hard ‘gainst inbred sin, Until Jesus one day whispered, “Trust my blood, I’ll make you clean,” Then I saw this wondrous cleansing, Consecrated all to God, Lo! I found the “second blessing,” Underneath the precious blood. Refrain: In my Father’s blessed keeping I am happy, cleansed and free; Since I’ve found the “second blessing,” Christ is all in all to me. 2 What a wondrous, wondrous blessing Keeps me calm in times of storm, And, abiding now in Jesus, Makes me happy all day long; All my cares, and toils, and worries, On the altar I have laid; I received the “second blessing” When my sacrifice was made. [Refrain] 3 In this promised land of Canaan There is perfect love and rest, All the giants now are conquered Since this love I have possessed; I am basking in the sunlight, For my soul is satisfied; And I journey on rejoicing, Praising God I’m sanctified. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Many years a faithful Christian]

March On

Author: Arthur F. Ingler Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: We’re a happy pilgrim band Refrain First Line: March on, and we shall gain the victory Lyrics: 1 We’re a happy pilgrim band, We shall gain the victory! Marching thro’ the promised land, We shall gain the day. Refrain: March on, and we shall gain the victory, March on, and we shall gain the day. 2 Since we’ve left the world behind, We shall gain the victory! Milk and honey now we find, We shall gain the day. [Refrain] 3 We are saved and sanctified, We shall gain the victory! And in Jesus we abide, We shall gain the day. [Refrain] 4 Feasting on the corn and wine, We shall gain the victory! We will always shout and shine, We shall gain the day. [Refrain] 5 There are giants great and tall, We shall gain the victory! But we’ll meet and slay them all, We shall gain the day. [Refrain] 6 If we pray, and sing, and shout, We shall gain the victory! Satan and his host we’ll rout, We shall gain the day. [Refrain] 7 We shall all outshine the sun, We shall gain the victory! Wear a crown when life is done, We shall gain the day. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [We’re a happy pilgrim band]