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Shall We Gather At the River?

Author: R. L. Appears in 752 hymnals First Line: Shall we gather at the river Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angel feet have trod; With its crystal tide forever Flowing by the throne of God? Chorus: Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river, Gather with the saints at the river That flows by the throne of God. 2 On the bosom of the river, Where the Savior-King we own, We shall meet, and sorrow never, 'Neath the glory of the throne. [Chorus] 3 Ere we reach the shining river, Lay we ev'ry burden down; Grace our spirits will deliver, And provide a robe and crown. [Chorus] 4 Soon we'll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace. [Chorus] Topics: Assurance; Heaven Used With Tune: [Shall we gather at the river]

Love Lifted Me

Author: James Rowe Appears in 268 hymnals First Line: I was sinking deep in sin Refrain First Line: Love lifted me! Lyrics: 1 I was sinking deep in sin, Far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, Sinking to rise no more; But the Master of the sea Heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me, Now safe am I. Chorus: Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me! 2 All my heart to Him I give, Ever to Him I’ll cling, In His blessed presence live, Ever His praises sing. Love so mighty and so true Merits my soul’s best songs; Faithful, loving service, too, To Him belongs. [Chorus] 3 Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves; He will lift you by His love Out of the angry waves. He’s the Master of the sea, Billows His will obey; He your Savior wants to be - Be saved today. [Chorus] Topics: Love Used With Tune: [I was sinking deep in sin]

I'll Be a Sunbeam

Author: Nellie Talbot Appears in 121 hymnals First Line: Jesus wants me for a sunbeam Refrain First Line: A sunbeam, a sunbeam 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. Chorus: 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. [Chorus] 3 I will ask Jesus to help me To keep my heart from sin, Ever reflecting His goodness, And always shine for Him. [Chorus] 4 I'll be a sunbeam for Jesus; I can if I but try; Serving Him moment by moment, Then live with Him on high. [Chorus] Topics: Children Used With Tune: [Jesus wants me for a sunbeam]

Tell Me the Story of Jesus

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 226 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Tell me the story of Jesus, Write on my heart ev'ry word; Tell me the story most precious, Sweetest that ever was heard. Tell how the angels, in chorus, Sang as they welcomed His birth, "Glory to God in the highest! Peace and good tidings to earth." Chorus: Tell me the story of Jesus, Write on my heart eve'ry word; Tell me the story most precious, Sweetest that ever was heard. 2 Fasting alone in the desert, Tell of the days that are past, How for our sins He was tempted, Yet was triumphant at last. Tell of the years of His labor, Tell of the sorrow He bore, He was despised and afflicted, Homeless, rejected and poor. [Chorus] 3 Tell of the cross where they nailed Him, Writhing in anguish and pain; Tell of the grave where they laid Him, Tell how He liveth again. Love in that story so tender, Clearer than ever I see; Stay, let me weep while you whisper, Love paid the ransom for me. [Chorus] Topics: Jesus; Story Used With Tune: [Tell me the story of Jesus]

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Appears in 1,800 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the Cross of Jesus Going on before! Christ, the royal Master Leads against the foe; Forward into battle, See, His banners go! Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before! 2 At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; On, then, Christian soldiers, On to victory! Hell's foundations quiver At the shout of praise; Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise! [Refrain] 3 Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod; We are not divided; All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. [Refrain] 4 Onward, then, ye people, Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song; Glory, laud, and honor, Unto Christ the King: This thro' countless ages Men and angels sing. [Refrain] Topics: Activity; Church; Conflict; Loyalty; Processionals; Youth Used With Tune: [Onward, Christian soldiers]

Love Divine

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 1,864 hymnals First Line: Love divine, all loves excelling Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n, to earth come down; Fix in us Thy humble dwelling; All Thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation; Enter ev'ry trembling heart. 2 Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit Into ev'ry troubled breast! Let us all in Thee inherit, Let us find that second rest. Take away our bent to sinning, Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. 3 Come, almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Suddenly return, and never, Nevermore Thy temples leave: Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love. 4 Finish then Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation, Perfectly restored in Thee: Changed from glory into glory, Till in heav'n we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Topics: Adoration; Christ; Holy Spirit Used With Tune: [Love divine, all loves excelling]

Never Alone!

Author: Anon. Appears in 146 hymnals First Line: I've seen the lightning flashing Refrain First Line: No, never alone Lyrics: 1 I’ve seen the lightning flashing, And heard the thunder roll, I’ve felt sin’s breakers dashing, Which almost conquered my soul; I’ve heard the voice of my Savior Biding me still to fight on; He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone! Chorus: No, never alone, No, never alone, He promised never to leave me, He'll claim me for His own. No, never alone, No, never alone, He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone. 2 The world’s fierce winds are blowing; Temptation’s sharp and keen; I have a peace in knowing My Savior stands between— He stands to shield me from danger When my friends are all gone; He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone! [Chorus] 3 When in affliction’s valley I tread the road of care, My Savior helps me to carry My cross so heavy to bear; Tho' all around me is darkness, Earthly joys all flown; My Savior whispers His promise, Never to leave me alone! [Chorus] 4 He died on Calv'ry's mountain, For me they pierced His side, For me He opened that fountain, The crimson, cleansing tide; For me He waiteth in glory, Seated upon His throne; He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone! [Chorus] Topics: Choir; Confidence; Promise Used With Tune: [I've seen the lightning flashing]

My Savior First of All

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 243 hymnals First Line: When my life work is ended, and I cross the swelling tide Refrain First Line: I shall know Him, I shall know Him Lyrics: 1 When my life work is ended, and I cross the swelling tide, When the bright and glorious morning I shall see; I shall know my Redeemer when I reach the other side, And His smile will be the first to welcome me. Chorus: I shall know Him, I shall know Him, And redeemed by His side I shall stand; I shall know Him, I shall know Him By the print of the nails in His hand. 2 Oh, the soul-thrilling rapture when I view His blessed face, And the luster of His kindly beaming eye; How my full heart will praise Him for the mercy, love, and grace, That prepare for me a mansion in the sky. [Chorus] 3 Oh, the dear ones in glory, how they beckon me to come, And our parting at the river I recall; To the sweet vales of Eden they will sing my welcome home, But I long to meet my Savior first of all. [Chorus] 4 Thro' the gates to the city, in a robe of spotless white, He will lead me where no tears will ever fall; In the glad song of ages I shall mingle with delight; But I long to meet my Savior first of all. [Chorus] Topics: Assurance; Confidence; Heaven; Savior Used With Tune: [When my life work is ended, and I cross the swelling tide]

A Shelter in the Time of Storm

Appears in 219 hymnals First Line: The Lord's our Rock, in Him we hide Refrain First Line: Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land Lyrics: 1 The Lord's our Rock, in Him we hide, A shelter in the time of storm; Secure whatever ill betide, A shelter in the time of storm. Chorus: Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land, A weary land, a weary land; Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land, A shelter in the time of storm. 2 A shade by day, defense by night, A shelter in the time of storm; No fears alarm, no foes affright, A shelter in the time of storm. [Chorus] 3 The raging storms may round us beat, A shelter in the time of storm; We'll never leave our safe retreat, A shelter in the time of storm. [Chorus] 4 O Rock divine, O Refuge dear, A shelter in the time of storm; Be Thou our helper ever near, A shelter in the time of storm. [Chorus] Topics: Assurance; God; Jesus Used With Tune: [The Lord's our Rock, in Him we hide] Text Sources: Words arranged

Redeemed

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 208 hymnals First Line: Redeemed - how I love to proclaim it! Refrain First Line: Redeemed, redeemed Lyrics: 1 Redeemed - how I love to proclaim it! Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed thro' His infinite mercy, His child, and forever, I am. Chorus: Redeemed, redeemed, Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed, redeemed, His child, and forever, I am. 2 Redeemed and so happy in Jesus, No language my rapture can tell; I know that the light of His presence With me doth continually dwell. [Chorus] 3 I think of my blessed Redeemer, I think of Him all the day long; I sing, for I cannot be silent; His love is the theme of my song. [Chorus] 4 I know I shall see in His beauty The King in whose law I delight; Who lovingly guardeth my footsteps And giveth me songs in the night. [Chorus] Topics: Assurance; Redemption; Salvation; Security Used With Tune: REDEEMED