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My Jesus, I Love Thee

Author: William R. Featherstone Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1,136 hymnals Topics: Love: For Christ First Line: My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine, for thee all the follies of sin I resign; my gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 2 I love thee because thou hast first loved me, and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree; I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 3 In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright; I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow: if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. Used With Tune: GORDON

"To live is Christ"

Author: John Newton Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Christians Love for Christ First Line: Jesus, who on his glorious throne Lyrics: 1 Jesus, who on his glorious throne Rules heaven, and earth, and sea, Is pleased to claim me for his own, And give himself to me. 2 His person fixes all my love, His blood removes my fear; And while he pleads for me above, His arm preserves me here. 3 His word of promise is my food, His Spirit is my guide; Thus daily is my strength renewed, And all my wants supplied. 4 For him I count as gain each loss, Disgrace for him renown; Well may I glory in my cross, While he prepares my crown. Scripture: Galatians 6:17 Used With Tune: MELODY

Tell Me the Story of Jesus

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 253 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Birth; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Passion; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Temptation; Love God’s Love for Us Lyrics: 1 Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every 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.” [Refrain:] Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every 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. (Refrain) 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." (Refrain) Scripture: Isaiah 53:3 Used With Tune: STORY OF JESUS

Where high the heavenly temple stands

Author: Michael Bruce, 1746-1767 Appears in 206 hymnals Topics: Jesus (See also Christ Love for Children Lyrics: 1 Where high the heavenly temple stands, The house of God not made with hands, A great High Priest our nature wears, The guardian of mankind appears. 2 He who for men their surety stood, And poured on earth His precious blood, Pursues in heaven His mighty plan, The Saviour and the Friend of man. 3 Though now ascended up on high, He bends on earth a brother's eye; Partaker of the human name, He knows the frailty of our frame. 4 Our fellow-sufferer yet retains A fellow-feeling of our pains; And still remembers in the skies His tears, His agonies and cries. 5 In every pang that rends the heart, The Man of sorrows had a part; He sympathizes with our grief, And to the sufferer sends relief. 6 With boldness, therefore, at the throne, Let us make all our sorrows known; And ask the aid of heavenly power To help us in the evil hour. Used With Tune: ST. ALBAN

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Author: Thomas A. Dorsey, 1899-1993 Meter: Irregular Appears in 122 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Our Love For Jesus Scripture: Psalm 5:8 Used With Tune: PRECIOUS LORD

God Our Only Good

Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Access to God; Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Submission under; Aspirations For Heaven; Access to God; Afflictions Submission under; Aspirations For Heaven; Christ Communion with; Christ The Saviour; Christians Heirs of Heaven; Contentment; Death Comfort In; Glory of God In Church and Heaven; God Our Guide; God Love and Mercy; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; Immortality; Judgments On Nations; Love For God; Pilgrim Spirit; Preservation; The Wicked Condemnation of First Line: O God, how good Thou art Lyrics: 1 O God, how good Thou art To all the pure of heart, Tho' life seems vain; Burdened with anxious care, I groped in dark despair, Till in Thy house of prayer All was made plain. 2 Ever, O Lord, with Thee, All shall be well with me, Held by Thy hand; And Thou wilt guide my feet By Thy own counsel sweet, Till I, for glory meet, In glory stand. 3 In earth or heav'n above Who is there that I love Compared with Thee? My heart may faint with fears, But God my strength appears, And will to endless years My portion be. 4 O it is good that I May still to God draw nigh, As oft before; The Lord Jehovah blest, My refuge and my rest, Shall be in praise confessed For evermore. Scripture: Psalm 73 Used With Tune: OLIVET

Lift Up Your Heads, O Mighty Gates

Author: George Weissel, 1590-1635; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 282 hymnals Topics: Advent 4, Year A; Advent; Christmas Season; Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday); Christ the King; Gathering; Grace; Jesus Christ; Love for God; Petition; Second Coming First Line: Lift up you heads, O mighty gates Lyrics: 1 Lift up your heads, O mighty gates; Behold the King of glory waits! The King of kings is drawing near; The Savior of the world is here. 2 O blest the land, the city blest, Where Christ the ruler is contest! O happy hearts and happy homes To whom this King of triumph comes! 3 Fling wide the portals of your heart; Make it a temple, set apart From earthly use for heav'n's employ, Adorned with prayer and love and joy. 4 Come, Savior, come with us abide; Our hearts to you we open wide: Your Holy Spirit guide us on, Until our glorious goal is won. Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Used With Tune: TRURO

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,246 hymnals Topics: Lent 3, Year A; Ordinary Time 31, Year C; Lenten Season; Sacred Heart; Christian Initiation of Adults; Eucharist; Funeral; Pastoral Care of the Sick; Penance; Comfort; Courage; Guidance; Jesus Christ; Joy; Life; Light; Love of God for Us; Morning; Pilgrimage; Rest; Trust; Water 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 wear, worn, and sad; I found in him 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. Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

The Marvelous Works of God

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Christ Providences of; Christ Worshiped; Covenant Keeping; Covenant Of God; Divine Election; Godly Fear Described; God Compassion of ; God Glorious; God Love and Mercy; God Righteousness of; God Works of; Gospel Prevalence and Power of; Grace Abounding; Grace Justifying; Grace Redeeming; Grace Sustaining; Obedience; Praise For Works of Providence; Praise Part of Public Worship; Providence of God Over Saints; Royalty of Christ Providential; Salvation God's Gift; Worship Call to First Line: O give the Lord wholehearted praise Lyrics: 1 O give the Lord wholehearted praise. To Him thanksgiving I will bring; With all His people I will raise My voice and of His glory sing. 2 His saints delight to search and trace His mighty works and wondrous ways; Majestic glory, boundless grace, And righteousness His work displays. 3 The wondrous works that God has wrought His people ever keep in mind, His works with grace and mercy fraught, Revealing that the Lord is kind. 4 God's promise shall forever stand, He cares for those who trust His word. Upon His saints His mighty hand The wealth of nations has conferred. 5 His works are true and just indeed; His precepts are forever sure; In truth and righteousness decreed They shall forevermore endure. 6 From Him His saints' redemption came; His covenant sure no change can know; Let all revere His holy Name In heaven above and earth below. 7 In reverence and in godly fear Man finds the gate to wisdom's ways; The wise His holy Name revere; Through endless ages sound His praise. Scripture: Psalm 111 Used With Tune: GERMANY

Satisfaction in God

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Christ Communion with; Christ Preciousness of; Christians Conscious of Safety; Church Beloved of Saints; Church Divinely Furnished; Faith Blessedness of; Faith Walking by; Glory of God In Church and Heaven; God Our Guardian; God Hearer of Prayer; God Love and Mercy; Gospel Privileges of; Grace Quickening; House of God Longed for and Loved; Spiritual Illumination; Joy Divinely Bestowed; Joy Reasons for; Meditation; Praise For God's Mercy; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Protection Only from God; Royalty of Christ Guarantee of Salvation; Safety Assured; Seeking God; Trust in God Expression of; Worship Delightful to Saints; Worship Private First Line: O Lord, my God, most earnestly Lyrics: 1 O Lord, my God, most earnestly My heart would seek Thy face, Within Thy holy house once more To see Thy glorious grace. Apart from Thee I long and thirst, And nought can satisfy; I wander in a desert land Where all the streams are dry. 2 The loving-kindness of my God Is more than life to me; So I will bless Thee while I live And lift my prayer to Thee. In Thee my soul is satisfied, My darkness turns to light, And joyful meditations fill The watches of the night. 3 My Saviour, 'neath Thy shelt'ring wings My soul delights to dwell; Still closer to Thy side I press, For near Thee all is well. My soul shall conquer ev'ry foe, Upholden by Thy hand; Thy people shall rejoice in God, Thy saints in glory stand. Scripture: Psalm 63 Used With Tune: THE GREEN HILL