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Come, Saints, and Adore Him

Author: Jonathan E. Spilman, 1812-1896 Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 193 hymnals First Line: Thou sweet smiling Kedron, by the silver stream Refrain First Line: Come saints and adore Him, come bow at His feet Lyrics: 1. Thou sweet smiling Kedron, by the silver stream, Our Savior would linger in moonlight’s soft beam, And by thy bright waters, till midnight would stay, And lose in thy murmurs the toils of the day. Refrain Come saints and adore Him, come bow at His feet, O give Him the glory and praise that is meet, Let joyful hosannas unceasing arise, And join the full chorus that gladdens the skies. 2. How damp were the vapors that fell on His head, How hard was His pillow, how humble His bed, The angels beholding, amazed at the sight, Attended their master with solemn delight. [Refrain] 3. O garden of Olives, thou dear honored spot, The fame of thy wonders shall ne’er be forgot, The theme most transporting to seraphs above, The triumph of sorrow, the triumph of love. [Refrain] Used With Tune: AFTON

At Harvest Time

Author: George Weatherly Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: When the world is radiant, rich with summer hours Refrain First Line: May our thoughts turn often Lyrics: 1 When the world is radiant, rich with summer hours, Wood and field and garden gemmed with brightest flowers; When the wheat is golden, gleaming in the sun, And the scythe and sickle harvest have begun. Refrain: May our thoughts turn often, in our gratitude, To the Lord of harvest— giver of all good. He is Lord of harvest, and to Him we raise Songs of sweetest measure, thankful songs of praise. 2 He who in the winter clad the ground with snow, He who lit the springtime, caused the seed to grow; He who sent the showers, and the dew at morn, Then the sunny hours, ripening fruit and corn— [Refrain] Used With Tune: MODESTO Text Sources: Heart Songs by Frederick A. Fillmore (Cincinnati: Fillmore Brothers, 1893)

Keep Your Eyes On Jesus

Author: Edna G. Y. Reed Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Would you travel safely thro' this world below Refrain First Line: Keep your eyes on Jesus, follow where He leads Lyrics: 1 Would you travel safely thro’ this world below, Sure of faithful guidance everywhere you go? Overcome all evil every passing day? Keep your eyes on Jesus ell along the way! Refrain: Keep your eyes on Jesus, follow where He leads; He will bear your burden, satisfy your needs; Keep your eyes on Jesus every passing day; Keep your eyes on Jesus all along the way! 2 Would you live more fully in the perfect love? Knowing your petitions will be heard above; Trust His precious promise, each command obey, Keep your eyes on Jesus all along the way! [Refrain] 3 Would you be a blessing unto all you meet, Be a willing listener at the Master’s feet? Heir to His own kingdom, land of endless day? Keep your eyes on Jesus all along the way! [Refrain] Used With Tune: JEFFERSON CITY Text Sources: United Praise by Edmund S. Lorenz and Ira B. Wilson (New York: Lorenz & Company, 1908)

Looking On The Bright Side

Author: Georgie T. Snead Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Looking on the bright side, trusting all to Him Lyrics: 1 Looking on the bright side, trusting all to Him; Leaning on the Savior when the light is dim; Tho’ the way be thorny and the mountain steep, Looking on the bright side, God the soul will keep. Refrain: Looking on the bright side all along the way, Soon we’ll see the shadows merging into day; Looking on the bright side, see all bane and blight, Care and pain and sorrow, passing out of sight. 2 Looking on the bright side, every passing day, We can cheer a traveler on the narrow way; We can tell the story, tell of Him our guide, Who was for a world of sinners crucified. [Refrain] 3 Looking on the bright side, tho’ the shadows fall, God, within the shadow watcheth over all; He is near His children, shields from every foe, Gives them peace and comfort in this world below. [Refrain] Used With Tune: CLUJ-NAPOCA Text Sources: Hymns of the Heart by Joseph F. Berry and Charles Gabriel (New York: Methodist Book Concern, 1914)

Growing Up For Jesus

Author: Priscilla J. Owens Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: Growing up for Jesus, we are truly blest Refrain First Line: Growing up for Jesus, Till in Him complete Lyrics: 1 Growing up for Jesus, we are truly blest; In His smile is welcome, in His arms our rest; In His truth our treasure, in His love our rule; Growing up for Jesus in our Sunday-school. Refrain: Growing up for Jesus, till in Him complete; Growing up for Jesus, oh, His work is sweet; In His truth our treasure, in His love our rule; Growing up for Jesus in our Sunday-school. 2 Not too young to love Him, little hearts beat true; Not too young to serve Him as the dewdrops do; Not too young to praise Him, singing as we come; Not too young to answer when He calls us home. [Refrain] 3 Growing up for Jesus, learning day by day; How to follow onward in the narrow way; Seeking holy treasure, finding precious truth; Growing up for Jesus in our happy youth. [Refrain] Used With Tune: SOCHI Text Sources: Prayer and Praise Book by Wilbur F. Paddock (Philadelphia: Frederick Scofield, 1879)

Blessed Sunshine

Author: C. L. Chamberlin Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Oh, the blessèd sunshine which the Lord hath giv'n Lyrics: 1 Oh, the blessèd sunshine which the Lord hath giv’n; ’Tis the Father’s blessing coming down from Heav’n. He who in His goodness, sunshine doth bestow, Gives a glimpse of glory to the world below. Refrain: Blessèd, blessèd sunshine from the realms of light; Scattering gloom and shadow of the darkest night. He who in His goodness sunshine doth bestow, Gives a glimpse of glory to the world below. 2 Oh, the blessèd sunshine drives the clouds away; Changes gloom and sadness to a brighter day; And His radiant splendor passes no one by; Sheds on all a blessing from the throne on high. [Refrain] 3 Oh, the blessèd sunshine of the Savior’s love; ’Tis the glorious sunshine from the home above; Cheering us and guiding in the righteous way; Leading up to Heaven, to the perfect day. [Refrain] Used With Tune: VILLARRICA Text Sources: Onward and Upward No. 2 by William Givve and Ephraim T. Hildebrand (Logansport, IN: The Home Music Comapny, 1900)

Fiery Darts

Author: Barney Elliott Warren Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: In the hour of sore temptation I may be Refrain First Line: We shall not be wounded in the hottest fight Lyrics: 1 In the hour of sore temptation I may be, Yet, amid the trials, Jesus’ face I see; In His word my anchor holdeth to the last, While the fiery darts are flying thick and fast. Refrain: We shall not be wounded in the hottest fight If we raise the shield of faith in Jesus’ might; Through the grace of God we’ll conquer to the last, While the fiery darts are flying thick and fast. 2 In the greatest suff’ring man may undergo, He shall have the vict’ry if he’ll count it so; Conqu’ring in the conflict, soon ’twill all be past, Though the fiery darts are flying think and fast. [Refrain] 3 Should I walk in trouble, pressed on every side, He who knows my weakness will with me abide; I will ever trust Him in the hottest blast, While the fiery darts are flying thick and fast. [Refrain] 4 In the heated furnace, Father, let me stay, Precious gold refining, purge the dross away, Till Thy glorious image is reflected there, Till the costly jewels of Thy grace I wear. [Refrain] Select Hymns, 1911 (Timeless Truths) Used With Tune: [In the hour of sore temptation I may be]

The Coming One

Author: F. E. Pettingell Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Who is this that cometh in the starlit glow Refrain First Line: 'Tis the Meek and Lowly, Just and Holy One Lyrics: 1. Who is this that cometh in the starlit glow, As a newborn infant, to the manger low; While the shepherds wonder at the wondrous sight, While the angel chorus wakes the silent night? Refrain ’Tis the Meek and Lowly, Just and Holy One; This is He that cometh—God’s belovèd Son: ’Tis the Meek and Lowly, Just and Holy One; This is He that cometh—God’s belovèd Son. 2. Who is this that cometh, this poor Nazarene, With His timely counsel, with His faultless mien; With His help and healing for the lame, the blind, For the poor, the needy, for the burdened mind? [Refrain] 3. Who is this that cometh, spurning earthly gain, To the midnight garden, to the cross of pain; Cometh forth triumphant, from the sealèd grave, Cometh in His beauty, in His might to save? [Refrain] Used With Tune: BOGOTÁ Text Sources: Sowing and Reaping (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: J. H. Kurzenknabe & Sons, 1889), number 150

The Prodigal Child

Author: William F. Cosner Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 23 hymnals First Line: The Savior invites you, poor wanderer, come Refrain First Line: O come, trembling mourner, oh, come, and be blest Lyrics: 1 The Savior invites you, poor wanderer, come, The Father is waiting to welcome you home; Now cease from your wand’ring, so lonely and wild, Return to your Father, O prodigal child. Refrain: O come, trembling mourner, oh, come, and be blest, Here lay down your burden that you may find rest. Be cleansed from your sin, and to God reconciled, Return to your Father, O prodigal child. 2 Return to the Father who holds you so dear; Say, why will you perish when plenty is near? Tho’ poor and unworthy, with sin all defiled, The Father will welcome His prodigal child. [Refrain] 3 Poor wanderer, haste, for the night draweth nigh; Say, will you linger still there in darkness and die? Oh, leave the lone desert, where shadows are piled; Return to your Father, O prodigal child. [Refrain] Used With Tune: SAND HILL ROAD Text Sources: The Song Victor, by R. A. Glenn (Cincinnait: F. W. Helmick, 1878)

Abundantly Able To Save

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman Meter: 11.11.11.11 D Appears in 67 hymnals First Line: Whoever receiveth the crucified One Refrain First Line: My brother! the Master is calling for thee Lyrics: 1 Whoever receiveth the crucified One, Whoever believeth on God’s only Son, A free and a perfect salvation shall have, For He is abundantly able to save. Refrain: My brother! the Master is calling for thee; His grace and His mercy are wondrously free; His blood as a ransom for sinners He gave, And He is abundantly able to save. 2 Whoever receiveth the message of God, And trusts in the power of the soul cleansing blood, A full and eternal redemption shall have, For He is both able and willing to save. [Refrain] 3 Whoever repents and forsakes every sin, And opens his heart for the Lord to come in, A present and perfect salvation shall have, For Jesus is ready this moment to save. [Refrain] Used With Tune: EPAPHRODITUS Text Sources: Spiritual Songs for Gospel Meetings and the Sunday School, (Cleveland, Ohio: Barker & Smellie, 1878)