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O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

Author: George Matheson Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Appears in 706 hymnals Topics: Consecration and Obedience Lyrics: 1 O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in thee; I give thee back the life I owe, that in thine ocean depths its flow may richer, fuller be. 2 O Light that follow'st all my way, I yield my flick'ring torch to thee; my heart restores its borrowed ray, that in thy sunshine's blaze its day may brighter, fairer be. 3 O Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to thee; I trace the rainbow thro' the rain, and feel the promise is not vain that morn shall tearless be. 4 O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from thee; I lay in dust life's glory dead, and from the ground there blossoms red, life that shall endless be. Scripture: Psalm 30:5 Used With Tune: ST. MARGARET

Forward Through the Ages

Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer Appears in 84 hymnals Topics: Obedience Lyrics: 1 Forward through the ages, in unbroken line, move the faithful spirits at the call divine; gifts in differing measure, hearts of one accord, manifold the service, one the sure reward. Refrain Forward through the ages, in unbroken line, move the faithful spirits at the call divine. 2 Wider grows the vision, realm of love and light; for it we must labor, till our faith is sight. Prophets have proclaimed it, martyrs testified, poets sung its glory, heroes for it died. [Refrain] 3 Not alone we conquer, not alone we fall; in each loss or triumph lose or triumph all. Bound by God’s far purpose in one living whole, move we on together to the shining goal. [Refrain] Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Follow On

Author: William O. Cushing, 1823-1902 Meter: Irregular Appears in 181 hymnals Topics: Obedience First Line: Down in the valley with my Savior I would go Refrain First Line: Follow! Follow! I would follow Jesus! Used With Tune: FOLLOW ON

Go Make of All Disciples

Author: Leon M. Adkins, 1896-1986 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: Obedience First Line: "Go make of all disciples" Scripture: Luke 24:46-48 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Jesus bids us shine

Author: Susan Warner, 1819-1886 Meter: 5.5.6.5.6.4.6.4 Appears in 270 hymnals Topics: Obedience Lyrics: 1 Jesus bids us shine With a pure, clear light, Like a little candle Burning in the night. In this world of darkness So let us shine— You in your small corner, And I in mine. 2 Jesus bids us shine, First of all for him; Well he sees and knows it, If our light grows dim. He looks down from heaven To see us shine— You in your small corner, And I in mine. 3 Jesus bids us shine, Then, for all around; Many kinds of darkness In the world are found— Sin and want and sorrow; So we must shine— You in your small corner, And I in mine. Amen. Scripture: Matthew 5:16 Used With Tune: JESUS BIDS US SHINE

O Give the LORD Wholehearted Praise

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: God Obedience to First Line: O give the LORD whole-hearted praise Lyrics: 1 O give the LORD wholehearted praise. To him thanksgiving I will bring; with all his people I will raise my voice and of his glory sing. 2 His saints delight to search and trace his mighty works and wondrous ways. Majestic glory, boundless grace, and righteousness his work displays. 3 God's wondrous deeds of faithfulness his people ever keep in mind. His works of love and graciousness reveal that God the LORD is kind. 4 God's promise shall forever stand; he cares for those who trust his word. Upon his saints his mighty hand the wealth of nations has conferred. 5 His works are true and just indeed; his precepts are forever sure. In truth and righteousness decreed, they shall forevermore endure. 6 By God's own hand redemption came; his covenant sure no change can know. Let all revere his holy name in heaven above and earth below. 7 In reverence and in godly fear we find the key to wisdom's ways; the wise his holy name revere. Through endless ages sound his praise! Scripture: Psalm 111 Used With Tune: GERMANY Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.

Jesus, I my cross have taken, all to leave

Author: Henry F. Lyte Appears in 1,332 hymnals Topics: Love-Loyalty-Obedience Used With Tune: DISCIPLE

My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone

Author: David J. Diephouse Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: God Obedience to Scripture: Psalm 62 Used With Tune: THIRD MODE MELODY

I've Wandered Far

Author: William J. Kirkpatrick Appears in 355 hymnals Topics: Obedience First Line: I've wandered far away from God Refrain First Line: Coming home, coming home Scripture: Luke 15:17-18 Used With Tune: COMING HOME

That Man Is Blest Who, Fearing God

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 26 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Obedience Lyrics: 1 That man is blest who, fearing God, from sin restrains his feet, who will not stand with wicked men, who shuns the scorners' seat. 2 Yea, blest is he who makes God's law his portion and delight, and meditates upon that law with gladness day and night. 3 That man is nourished like a tree set by the rivers' side; its leaf is green, its fruit is sure, and thus his works abide. 4 The wicked like the driven chaff are swept from off the land; they shall not gather with the just, nor in the judgment stand. 5 The Lord will guard the righteous well, their way to him is known; the way of sinners, far from God, shall surely be o'erthrown. Scripture: Psalm 1 Used With Tune: IRISH Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912; alt. 1961