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Happy Children

Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: New Words to Old Tunes First Line: We are children, happy children Lyrics: 1 We are children, happy children, Singing, singing as we go. 'T is our Father's hand that leads us, When a sinful world around us Tempts our little feet to stray, By his Spirit he will keep us In the straight and narrow way. 2 If we try to follow Jesus, Try to serve him here below, Where he lives and reigns forever, Singing, singing we shall go. We are children, happy children, Singing, singing as we go; 'Tis our Father's hand that leads us, Leads us through this world below.

Only a Messenger

Author: M. Alice Metcalf Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: New Words to Old Tunes First Line: Only a messenger, yet ready am I Refrain First Line: Hear now the ringing call, "Shine, brightly shine Lyrics: 1 Only a messenger, yet ready am I Sweetly to answer with the prompt reply, Master, the message that thou givest me, Gladly will I carry, blessed Lord, for thee. Chorus: Hear now the ringing call, "Shine, brightly shine, Bearing the light of love, kindled above." Though but a messenger, yet I am thine, Saviour, with all my heart, I'll do my part. 2 Only a messenger, yet bravely I go, Scattering brightness just the best I know; Smiling and happy as the day is long, Driving back the tear-drops with some happy song. [Chorus] 3 Only a messenger, yet honored am I Serving the King of kings, the Lord most high; Faithful I'll try to be until the end, For the God of Love is my dear Lord and Friend. [Chorus]

He Knows

Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: New Words to Old Tunes First Line: When Jesus came, long years ago Lyrics: 1 When Jesus came, long years ago, A little child was he, And all that children feel and know, He knows and feels for me. 2 In joy or fear to him I call, He leads me day by day; His heart can understand it all, What I can never say. 3 His love will shelter and defend, And ever grows more dear; I never am without a Friend, For Jesus Christ is near. 4 What precious treasure can I bring? What labor of my hands? A faithful, humble following Is all his love demands.

Mizpah

Author: Emma Frances Barrows Appears in 2,063 hymnals Topics: New Words to Old Tunes First Line: Guarded by his presence

Lift Up Your Heart

Author: E. W. Denison Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: New Words to Old Tunes First Line: I lift my heart to thee Lyrics: 1 I lift my heart to thee, A thankful, happy heart; Oh, keep my spirit pure and free, Of thine own life a part. 2 And let me faithful be In all I do or say; Give me clear eyes, that I may see The right and perfect way. 3 I trust thee, O my God, I lay my hand in thine, To walk with thee my life-long road, This blessed faith is mine.

Praise the Lord

Author: E. W. Denison Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: New Words to Old Tunes First Line: The world is full of voices Lyrics: 1 The world is full of voices That sing our Father's praise. Each flower and leaf rejoices Through all the nights and days. The morning light so tender, The clouds with one accord, and evening's starry splendor, They bless and praise the Lord. 2 His praise the birds are singing, With notes of thankful love; Their joyful tribute bringing, From every field and grove. The rivers chant his praises, The great mysterious sea Its mighty song upraises, In anthem wild and free. 3 Then let us join the chorus, His praise may children sing; His watchful love is o'er us, Awake or slumbering. He guards and guides us ever, He gives us daily food; Oh, may we never, never, Forget that God is good.

Good Night

Author: Julia H. Johnston Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: New Words to Old Tunes First Line: Before our kind and generous friends Lyrics: 1 Before our kind and generous friends, Our little part we 've played, And now, to all our listeners here, Our thanks must be conveyed. Good-night, dear friends, good night, good-night, Our entertainment o'er, We needs must speak the words again, So often heard before. 2 Our hearts are glad, our spirits high, In all things we rejoice; The words that sometimes bring a sigh, We sing with cheerful voice. Good-night, dear friends, good night, good-night, Our entertainment o'er, We needs must speak the words again, So often heard before. 3 A brief good-by, to meet again, Is all we say to-night; God keep us all, and give us sleep, Till breaks the morning light. Good-night, dear friends, good-night, good-night, Now let the curtain fall, The closing moment comes at last, And so, good-night to all.

Trusting in the Rock of Ages

Author: Emma Frances Barrows Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: New Words to Old Tunes First Line: Rock of ages, still the same Lyrics: 1 Rock of Ages, still the same, Everlasting, bless his name! Thou on earth o'er sinners wept, Faithful watch hast ever kept; To thy sheltering arms I flee, Sympathy I find in thee. 2 Rock of Ages, gladly come, Wanderers, to the Father's home; Thus the weary, fainting child, Traveling o'er the desert wild, 'Neath thy grateful shadows flee, Rest and strength receive from thee. 3 Rock of Ages, from thy side, All who in the Rock abide May receive a full supply; Can with perfect faith draw nigh; Thirsting souls, the waters see, Sweet, refreshing, come from thee. 4 Rock of Ages, firm, secure, Nothing else can thus endure Storm and tempest; ages gone, Still unmoved, the shock that borne; Thou, my righteousness I see, All my hopes are built on thee. 5 Rock of Ages, thou alone, Through eternal years art known; While the endless cycles roll, Rock and refuge of my soul, Rest and joy awaiteth me, Heaven and home are found in thee.

Send the Light

Author: Emma Frances Barrows Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: New Words to Old Tunes First Line: There are lands far away o'er the sea Refrain First Line: Send the light all the way Lyrics: 1 There are lands far away o'er the sea, Where in darkness are souls seeking light, And the call comes to you and to me, Who have learned of the way pure and right. Chorus: Send the light all the way, That the marvelous glory divine Turn the darkness to day, Till the whole world for Jesus shall shine. 2 In the darkness of error they grope, And the Saviour in whom we abide Cannot cheer with one bright ray of hope, Till we teach them to walk by his side. [Chorus] 3 "Bearing light" is a part we may do, Holding high that its beams reach afar, So the light of the truth shine anew, Gleaming forth from the bright "Morning Star." [Chorus] 4 Those who lead souls by light all divine, Those who tell of God's wonderful love, As the stars evermore they shall shine, In the brightness of glory above. [Chorus]

The Juniors' Battle Hymn

Author: Emma Frances Barrows Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: New Words to Old Tunes First Line: Hear the call for volunteers Refrain First Line: Tramp, tramp, tramp, our League is marching Lyrics: 1 Hear the call for volunteers, In the army of the Lord, Youthful soldiers are enlisting now for life. Lo! a throng of loyal hearts Beat responsive to the word, Christ, our Captain, leading onward in the strife. Chorus: Tramp, tramp, tramp, our League is marching. See the band of earnest youth; And beneath our banner bright, We may scatter gleams of light; Shine for Christ, and spread the knowledge of the truth. 2 We must keep the life each day Free from sin, and faithful prove; Speak the words of truth, and do the kindly deed, Conquer self, and every thought, Purely ruled by Christian love, Seeking help of Christ, to meet our daily need. [Chorus]