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Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Author: John Fawcett, 1740-1917 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,278 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the unity of heart and mind is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne we pour our ardent prayers; our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes, our mutual burdens bear, and often for each other flows the sympathizing tear. 4 From sorrow, toil, and pain, and sin we shall be free; and perfect love and friendship reign through all eternity. Topics: Community in Christ; Community in Christ; Love Used With Tune: DENNIS

Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer

Author: William Williams, 1717-1791; Peter Williams, 1722-1796 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 1,826 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Guide me ever, great Redeemer, pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but you are mighty; hold me with your pow'rful hand. Bread of heaven, bread of heaven, feed me now and evermore, feed me now and evermore. 2 Open now the crystal fountain where the healing waters flow; let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through. Strong deliv'rer, strong deliv'rer, shield me with your mighty arm, shield me with your mighty arm. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside; death of death and hell's destruction, land me safe on Canaan's side. Songs and praises, songs and praises I will raise forevermore, I will raise forevermore. Topics: Hope, Assurance; Hope, Assurance; Journey, Pilgrimage; Lent Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: Katherine Hankey, 1834-1922 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1,217 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story, because I know it's true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else would do. Refrain: I love to tell the story; 'twill be my theme in glory to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love. 2 I love to tell the story: how pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet! I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God’s own holy word. [Refrain] 3 I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, I'll sing the old, old story that I have loved so long. [Refrain] Topics: Witness; Love; Sending; Witness; Word of God Used With Tune: HANKEY

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Author: Joseph Scriven, 1820-1886 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,697 hymnals Lyrics: 1 What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry ev'rything to God in prayer! Oh, what peace we often forfeit; oh, what needless pain we bear -- all because we do not carry ev'rything to God in prayer! 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged -- take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our ev'ry weakness -- take it to the Lord in prayer. 3 Are we weak and heavy-laden, cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge -- take it to the Lord in prayer. Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer. In his arms he'll take and shield you; you will find a solace there. Topics: Prayer; Prayer Used With Tune: CONVERSE

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Author: Robert Robinson, 1735-1790 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2,206 hymnals First Line: Come, thou Fount of ev'ry blessing Lyrics: 1 Come, thou Fount of ev'ry blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace; streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. While the hope of endless glory fills my heart with joy and love, teach me ever to adore thee; may I still thy goodness prove. 2 Here I raise my Ebenezer: "Hither by thy help I’ve come"; and I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, wand'ring from the fold of God; he, to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood. 3 Oh, to grace how great a debtor daily I’m constrained to be; let that grace now like a fetter bind my wand'ring heart to thee. Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it; prone to leave the God I love. Here’s my heart, oh, take and seal it; seal it for thy courts above. Topics: Grace, Faith; Pentecost, Holy Spirit; Commitment, Discipleship; Commitment, Discipleship; Grace, Faith; Pentecost, Holy Spirit; Praise, Thanksgiving Used With Tune: NETTLETON

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Author: Thomas Ken, 1637-1711 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,236 hymnals Lyrics: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heav'nly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Topics: Praise, Thanksgiving; Praise, Thanksgiving Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!

Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: Irregular Appears in 1,645 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! 2 Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, which wert and art, and evermore shalt be. 3 Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee, though the eye of sinfulness thy glory may not see, only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, perfect in pow'r, in love and purity. 4 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Topics: Morning; Holy Trinity; Holy Trinity; Morning Used With Tune: NICAEA

God Be with You Till We Meet Again

Author: Jeremiah E. Rankin, 1828-1904 Meter: 9.8.8.9 with refrain Appears in 1,174 hymnals Refrain First Line: Till we meet, till we meet Lyrics: 1 God be with you till we meet again; by good counsels guide, uphold you, with a shepherd's care enfold you: God be with you till we meet again. Refrain: Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. 2 God be with you till we meet again; holy wings securely hide you, daily manna still provide you; God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] 3 God be with you till we meet again; when life's perils thick confound you, put unfailing arms around you; God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] Topics: Comfort, Rest; Sending; Comfort, Rest; Sending Used With Tune: GOD BE WITH YOU

Abide with Me

Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1,680 hymnals First Line: Abide with me, fast falls the eventide Lyrics: 1 Abide with me, fast falls the eventide. The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, help of the helpless, oh, abide with me. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; change and decay in all around I see; O thou who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need thy presence ev'ry passing hour; what but thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r? Who like thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me. 4 I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me! 5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes, shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies; heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Topics: Hope, Assurance; Evening; Hope, Assurance Used With Tune: EVENTIDE

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,227 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto me and rest; lay down, O weary one, lay down your head upon my breast.” I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn, and sad; I found him in 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, your morn shall rise, and all your 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 trav'ling days are done. Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Comfort, Rest; Grace, Faith; Invitation; Healing; Affirmation of Baptism; Comfort, Rest; Commitment, Discipleship; Grace, Faith; Healing; Invitation; Light Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD