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I Love to Tell the Story

Author: Katherine Hankey, 1834-1922 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1,213 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

Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling

Author: Timothy Rees, 1874-1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 24 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, ever dwelling in the holiest realms of light; Holy Spirit, ever brooding o'er a world of gloom and night; Holy Spirit, ever raising those of earth to thrones on high; living, life-imparting Spirit; you we praise and magnify. 2 Holy Spirit, ever living as the church's very life; Holy Spirit, ever striving through us in a ceaseless strife; Holy Spirit, ever forming in the church the mind of Christ: you we praise with endless worship, for your gifts and fruits unpriced. 3 Holy Spirit, ever working through the church's ministry; quick'ning, strength'ning, and absolving, setting captive sinners free; Holy Spirit, ever binding age to age and soul to soul in communion never ending, you we worship and extol. Topics: Adoration; Pentecost, Holy Spirit; Vocation, Ministry; Adoration; Pentecost, Holy Spirit; Praise, Thanksgiving; Vocation, Ministry Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

Abide with Me

Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1,677 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

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Author: Joseph Scriven, 1820-1886 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,695 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

Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer

Author: William Williams, 1717-1791; Peter Williams, 1722-1796 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 1,825 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

God Be with You Till We Meet Again

Author: Jeremiah E. Rankin, 1828-1904 Meter: 9.8.8.9 with refrain Appears in 1,172 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

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Author: Robert Robinson, 1735-1790 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2,205 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

Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1922 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 268 hymnals First Line: Joyful, joyful, we adore thee Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love! Hearts unfold like flow'rs before thee, praising thee, their sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the gloom of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day. 2 All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heav'n reflect thy rays, stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flow'ry meadow, flashing sea, chanting bird, and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in thee. 3 Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, well-spring of the joy of living, ocean-depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our brother, all who live in love are thine; teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine! Topics: Marriage; Praise, Thanksgiving; Creation; Love; Marriage; Praise, Thanksgiving Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Author: Thomas Ken, 1637-1711 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,230 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

My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

Author: Edward Mote, 1797-1874, alt. Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,087 hymnals Refrain First Line: On Christ, the solid rock I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness; no merit of my own I claim, but wholly lean on Jesus' name. Refrain: On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand. 2 When darkness veils his lovely face, I rest on his unchanging grace; in ev'ry high and stormy gale my anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain] 3 His oath, his covenant, his blood sustain me in the raging flood; when all supports are washed away, he then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain] 4 When he shall come with trumpet sound, oh, may I then in him be found, clothed in his righteousness alone, redeemed to stand before the throne! [Refrain] Topics: Grace, Faith; Atonement; Grace, Faith; Trust, Guidance Used With Tune: MELITA