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'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Author: Louisa M. R. Stead, 1850-1917 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 426 hymnals Lyrics: 1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take him at his word, just to rest upon his promise, just to know, "Thus saith the Lord." Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! How I've proved him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more! 2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus, just to trust his cleansing blood, just in simple faith to plunge me 'neath the healing, cleansing flood! [Refrain] 3 Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, just from sin and self to cease, just from Jesus simply taking life and rest, and joy and peace. [Refrain] 4 I'm so glad I learned to trust you, precious Jesus, Savior, Friend, and I know that you are with me, will be with me to the end. [Refrain] Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4 Used With Tune: TRUST IN JESUS

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Meter: Irregular Appears in 153 hymnals First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. 2 Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. 3 Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. 4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. Scripture: Philippians 3:10 Used With Tune: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN Text Sources: African-American spiritual

He Leadeth Me

Author: Joseph H. Gilmore, 1834-1918 Appears in 1,281 hymnals First Line: He leadeth me, O blessed thought! Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, he leadeth me Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me, O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. Refrain: He leadeth me, he leadeth me, by his own hand he leadeth me; his faithful follower I would be, for by his hand he leadeth me. 2 Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine, nor ever murmur nor repine; content, whate'er my lot may be, since 'tis my God who leadeth me. [Refrain] 3 And when my task on earth is done, when by thy grace, the victory's won, e'en death's cold wave I will not flee, since God through Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain] Topics: Promise & Hope Scripture: Psalm 139:24 Used With Tune: HE LEADETH ME

Break Now the Bread of Life

Author: Alexander Groves, 1842-1909; Mary A. Lathbury, 1841-1913 Meter: 6.4.6.4 D Appears in 733 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Break now the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, as once you broke the loaves beside the sea. Beyond the sacred page I seek you, Lord; my spirit longs for you, O living Word. 2 Bless your own Word of truth, dear Lord, to me, as when you blessed the bread by Galilee. Then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall; and I shall find my peace, my All in all! 3 You are the bread of life, dear Lord, to me; your holy Word the truth that rescues me. Give me to eat and live with you above; teach me to love your truth, for you are love. 4 O send your Spirit now, dear Lord, to me, that he may touch my eyes and make me see. Show me the truth made plain within your Word, for in your book revealed I see the Lord. Scripture: Matthew 15:29-38 Used With Tune: BREAD OF LIFE

The Lord's Prayer

Appears in 734 hymnals First Line: Our Father, who art in heaven Scripture: Matthew 6:33 Used With Tune: [Our Father, Who art in heaven]

Steal Away

Meter: Irregular Appears in 119 hymnals First Line: My Lord, he calls me Refrain First Line: Steal away, steal away Lyrics: Refrain: Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home, I ain’t got long to stay here. 1 My Lord, he calls me, he calls me by the thunder; the trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain’t got long to stay here. [Refrain] 2 Green trees are bending, poor sinners stand a trembling; the trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain’t got long to stay here. [Refrain] 3 My Lord, he calls me, he calls me by the lightning; the trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain’t got long to stay here. [Refrain] Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26 Used With Tune: STEAL AWAY Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

Author: Jennette Threlfall, 1821-1880 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 160 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hosanna, loud hosanna, the little children sang; through pillared court and temple the lovely anthem rang: to Jesus, who had blessed them, close folded to his breast, the children sang their praises, the simplest and the best. 2 From Olivet they followed 'mid an exultant crowd, the victor palm branch waving, and chanting clear and loud; the Lord of earth and heaven rode on in lowly state, nor scorned that little children should on his bidding wait. 3 "Hosanna in the highest!" That ancient song we sing, for Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heaven our King. O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice, and in his blissful presence eternally rejoice! Scripture: John 19:36-38 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus

Author: Samuel Trevor Francis, 1834-1925 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 58 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O the deep, deep love of Jesus, vast, unmeasured, boundless, free! Rolling as a mighty ocean in its fullness over me! Underneath me, all around me, is the current of thy love– leading onward, leading homeward, to thy glorious rest above! 2 O the deep, deep love of Jesus– spread his praise from shore to shore! How he loves us, ever loves us, changes never, nevermore! How he watches o'er his loved ones, died to call them all his own; how for them he's interceding, watching o'er them from the throne! 3 O the deep, deep love of Jesus, love of every love the best! 'Tis an ocean vast of blessing, 'tis a haven sweet of rest! O the deep, deep love of Jesus– 'tis a heaven of heavens to me; and it lifts me up to glory, for it lifts me up to thee! Scripture: John 13:1 Used With Tune: EBENEZER

Jesus, Priceless Treasure

Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Johann Franck, 1618-1677 Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.7.8.6 Appears in 134 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, priceless treasure, source of purest pleasure, truest friend to me: Ah, how long I've panted, and my heart has fainted, thirsting, Lord, for thee! Thine I am, O spotless Lamb; I will suffer nought to hide thee, nought I ask beside thee. 2 In thine arms I rest me; foes who would molest me cannot reach me here. Though the earth be shaking, every heart be quaking, Jesus calms my fear. Sin and hell in conflict fell with their bitter storms assail me, Jesus will not fail me. 3 Hence, all fears and sadness, for the Lord of gladness, Jesus, enters in. Those who love the Father, though the storms may gather, still have peace within. Yea, whate'er I here must bear, still in thee lies purest pleasure, Jesus, priceless treasure! Scripture: Luke 8:24 Used With Tune: JESU, MEINE FREUDE

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Author: Anonymous Meter: Irregular Appears in 119 hymnals First Line: I am weak, but thou art strong Lyrics: 1 I am weak, but thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong; I’ll be satisfied as long as I walk, let me walk close to thee. Refrain: Just a closer walk with thee, grant it, Jesus, is my plea, daily walking close to thee: let it be, dear Lord, let it be. 2 Through this world of toil and snares, if I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but thee, dear Lord, none but thee. [Refrain] 3 When my feeble life is o’er, time for me will be no more; guide me gently, safely o’er to thy kingdom shore, to thy shore. [Refrain] Topics: Conflict Spiritual Scripture: Ephesians 6:10 Used With Tune: CLOSER WALK