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O Thou, in Whose Presence

Author: Joseph Swain Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Appears in 497 hymnals First Line: O thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight Lyrics: 1 O thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight, on whom in affliction I call, my comfort by day, and my song in the night, my hope, my salvation, my all: Where dost thou, dear Shepherd, resort with thy sheep to feed in the pastures of love? Say, why in the valley of death should I weep or lone in the wilderness rove? 2 Oh, why should I wander an alien from thee or cry in the desert for bread? Thy foes will rejoice when my sorrows they see and smile at the tears I have shed. Yet speak, and ten thousands of angels rejoice; thy soul-cheering wisdom impart. Eternity echoes the sound of thy voice that reaches my desolate heart. Topics: Comfort; Death and Eternal Life; Funeral / Memorial Service; God Presence of; Joy; Praying For Healing; Suffering Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: ZION’S PILGRIM Text Sources: Sacred Poetry: Comprising an Entire System of Divine Truth, 1790, alt.

I Know There's A Rest

Author: Fanny Crosby Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: I know there’s a rest that remaineth for me Refrain First Line: Then onward I’ll go, and with courage I’ll tread Lyrics: 1 I know there’s a rest that remaineth for me, A rest when my journey is o’er; I know that the ransomed in bliss I shall see, And labor and sorrow no more. Refrain: Then onward I’ll go, and with courage I’ll tread The path my Redeemer has trod, Since He hath declared there remaineth a rest, A rest for the people of God. 2 I know there’s a rest that remaineth for me, A rest with my Savior above, Where, clothed in His image, His face I shall see, And feast on the smile of His love. [Refrain] 3 I know there’s a rest that remaineth for me; I’ll patiently wait till it come— Till angels shall bear me away on their wings, And Jesus shall welcome me home. [Refrain] Used With Tune: CARABOBO Text Sources: Our Glad Hosanna by Robert Lowry and W. Howard Doane (New York: Biglow & Main, 1882)

I Cannot Be Idle

Author: William J. Henry Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, Go Refrain First Line: Then away to the work I will go Lyrics: 1 I cannot be idle, for Jesus says, "Go And work in My harvest today; And then at the evening when labor is done, Whatever is right I will pay." Refrain: Then away to the work I will go And join in the reaping of grain, And back from the harvest with beautiful sheaves I’ll come with rejoicing again. 2 I cannot be idle, the fields are so white, And numberless sheaves will be lost; They perish for want of more reapers to save— How awful to think of the cost! [Refrain] 3 I cannot be idle, soon time will be o’er, And reaping be ended for aye; I’ll gather the lost from the byways of sin To walk in the beautiful way. [Refrain] 4 I cannot be idle, no time for repose, My resting shall be over there, Where all of the faithful in Heaven above A crown of bright glory shall wear. [Refrain] Used With Tune: BOCA RATON Text Sources: Truth in Song by Barney E. Warren, Andrew L. Byers, Clarance E. Hunter, Daniel O. Teasley (Anderson, Ind: Gospel Trumpet Comany, 1907)

O, Land of the Blessed!

Author: Emily H. Miller Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Appears in 16 hymnals First Line: O land of the blessèd! thy shadowless skies Lyrics: 1 O land of the blessèd! thy shadowless skies Sometimes in my dreaming I see; I hear the glad songs that the glorified sing Steal over eternity’s sea; Though dark are the shadows that gather between, I know that thy morning is fair; I catch but a glimpse of thy glory and light, And whisper: Would God I were there! 2 O land of the blessèd! thy hills of delight Sometimes to my vision unfold; Thy mansions celestial, thy palaces bright, Thy bulwarks of jasper and gold; Dear voices are chanting thy chorus of praise, Their forms in thy sunlight are fair; I look from the valley of shadows below, And whisper: Would God I were there! 3 Dear home of my Father, thou city of peace, No shadow of changing can mar; How glad are the souls that have tasted thy joy! How blest thine inhabitants are! When weary of toiling, I think of the day— Who knows if its dawning be near— When He who doth love me shall call me away From all that hath burdened me here. Used With Tune: KAWASAKI Text Sources: Song Life by Philip Phillips (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1872)

Step Over The Line

Author: Salathial C. Kirk Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Tho’ only a line, just a line intervenes Lyrics: 1 Tho’ only a line, just a line intervenes Between your salvation and you; Your soul will be lost if the line is not crossed: God’s Word to the sinner is true. Refrain: O won’t you step over? Step over it now, Believing His Word to be true! Come then, at the foot of the Cross humbly bow, And let the dear Savior save you. 2 You may have gone far in the dark and the cold, Like one in the wilderness lost; But would you come back to the true Shepherd’s fold, There’s only a line to be crossed. [Refrain] 3 You may have been drifting the world’s stormy main, By billow and tempest been tossed; But would you return to the home port again, There’s only a line to be crossed. [Refrain] 4 Has sin sown the seed of despair in your soul? O come without money or cost! The Savior is waiting to say, Be thou whole; There’s only a line to be crossed. [Refrain] Used With Tune: MARACAIBO Text Sources: Revival Gems No. 1 by E. L. Hyde (New York: Hall-Mack, 1907)

O List To The Notes

Author: Archibald Kenyon Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: O list to the notes of the song as it floats Lyrics: 1 O list to the notes of the song as it floats O’er Bethlehem’s beautiful plains; Yes, hear the glad shout of the joy that rings out In sweetest of angelic strains. O fear ye not, shepherds, the wondrous display, Glad tidings to you they now bring; There’s born in the city of David today A Savior, your Lord and your king. 2 To God in the highest all glory and praise, Both peace and good-will among men; In songs of salvation our voices we raise, And Heaven re-echoes again. Go herald the tidings, go, tell them afar, Proclaim the glad story of love; Bright hopes for the perishing nations there are, Of crowns and of mansions above. Used With Tune: STOKE-ON-TRENT Text Sources: Royal Diadem (New York/Chicago: Biglow & Main, 1873)

There Is Joy In My Soul

Author: Fanny Crosby Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: I will not be weary, tho’ trials may come Refrain First Line: I’ll sing of His love, of His wonderful love Lyrics: 1 I will not be weary, tho’ trials may come, And troubles before me I see, But count them as nothing compared with the love, Of Jesus, my Savior, to me. Refrain: I’ll sing of His love, of His wonderful love, Tho’ billows like mountains may roll; I fear not the tempest, I dread not the storm, For O, there is joy in my soul. 2 I cannot be weary when He is my rest; Whate’er my temptations may be, I’ll trust in His promise because He has said: My grace is sufficient for thee. [Refrain] 3 There’s joy that no language or thought can express, It comes from His presence divine; And when in His likeness at last I awake, Its fullness I know will be mine. [Refrain] Used With Tune: POTENZA Text Sources: Young People's Songs of Praise by Allen Sankey (Chicago: Biglow & Main, 1902)

When Jesus Comes

Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Appears in 18 hymnals First Line: When Jesus comes again to gather His own Used With Tune: [When Jesus comes again to gather His own]

Step Out On The Promise

Author: Silas L. Cox Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Step out on the promise of Jesus today Refrain First Line: Step out on the promise of God, my brother Lyrics: 1 Step out on the promise of Jesus today, He’s tenderly calling for you; Go work in His vineyard, great wages He’ll pay, O trust the great Friend who is true. Refrain: Step out on the promise of God, my brother, Step out where the blood can heal; O carry your burden of sin no further, But unto the Savior yield. 2 Step out on the promise of Jesus, my friend, The world can not give you release; Step out from sin’s darkness into the great light, And Jesus will give you sweet peace. [Refrain] 3 Step out on the promise of Jesus, just now, He says He will pardon today; Come humbly believing, repent, Him confess, And every commandment obey. [Refrain] Used With Tune: MANISA Text Sources: Song Crown by Austin Taylor et al. (Austin, TX: Foundation Publishing House, 1912)

We Read of a Wonderful City

Author: W. D. Jeffcoat Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: We read of a wonderful city of gold Used With Tune: [We read of a wonderful city of gold]