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Dare to Be a Daniel

Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1813-1876 Appears in 137 hymnals Topics: Special Subjects and Occasions Childhood First Line: Standing by a purpose true Lyrics: 1 Standing by a purpose true, Heeding God's command, Honor them, the faithful few! All hail to Daniel's Band! Refrain: Dare to be a Daniel! Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known! 2 Many mighty men are lost, Daring not to stand, Who for God had been a host By joining Daniel's Band. (Refrain) 3 Many giants, great and tall, Stalking thro' the land, Headlong to the earth would fall, If met by Daniel's Band. (Refrain) 4 Hold the gospel banner high; On to vict'ry grand! Satan and his host defy, And shout for Daniel's Band. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [Standing by a purpose true]

I'll Be a Sunbeam

Author: Nellie Talbot, 19th Century Appears in 122 hymnals Topics: Special Subjects and Occasions Childhood First Line: Jesus wants me for a sunbeam Refrain First Line: A sunbeam, a sunbeam, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam Lyrics: 1 Jesus wants me for a sunbeam, To shine for Him each day; In every way try to please Him, At home, at school, at play. Refrain: A sunbeam, a sunbeam, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam; A sunbeam, a sunbeam, I’ll be a sunbeam for Him. 2 Jesus wants me to be loving, And kind to all I see; Showing how pleasant and happy, His little one can be. (Refrain) 3 I will ask Jesus to help me To keep my heart from sin, Ever reflecting His goodness, And always shine for Him. (Refrain) 4 I’ll be a sunbeam for Jesus; I can if I but try; Serving Him moment by moment, Then live for Him on high. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [Jesus wants me for a sunbeam]

Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

Author: William H. Parker, 1845-1929 Appears in 154 hymnals Topics: Special Subjects and Occasions Childhood First Line: Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear Lyrics: 1 Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear; Things I would ask Him to tell me If He were here; Scenes by the wayside, Tales of the sea, Stories of Jesus, Tell them to me. 2 First let me hear how the children Stood round His knee; And I shall fancy His blessing Resting on me: Words full of kindness, Deeds full of grace, All in the love-light Of Jesus' face. 3 Into the city I'd follow, The children's band, Waving a branch of the palm-tree High in my hand; One of His heralds, Yes, I would sing Loudest hosannas! Jesus is King. Amen. Used With Tune: [Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear]

Open My Eyes, That I May See

Author: Clara H. Scott, 1841-1897 Appears in 242 hymnals Topics: Special Subjects and Occasions Youth Lyrics: 1 Open my eyes, that I may see Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key That shall unclasp, and set me free. Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready, my God, Thy will to see; Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! 2 Open my ears, that I may hear Voices of truth Thou sendest clear; And while the wave-notes fall on my ear, Everything false will disappear. Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready, my God, Thy will to see, Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine! 3 Open my mouth, and let me bear Gladly the warm truth everywhere; Open my heart, and let me prepare Love with Thy children thus to share. Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready, my God, Thy will to see, Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine! Amen. Used With Tune: [Open my eyes, that I may see]

The Lord Our God Alone Is Strong

Author: Caleb T. Winchester, 1847-1920 Appears in 44 hymnals Topics: Special Subjects and Occasions Schools and Colleges Lyrics: 1 The Lord our God alone is strong; His hands build not for one brief day; His wondrous works, thro' ages long, His wisdom and His power display. 2 His mountains lift their solemn forms, To watch in silence o’er the land; The rolling ocean, rocked with storms, Sleeps in the hollow of His hand. 3 Thou sov'reign God, receive this gift Thy willing servants offer Thee; Accept the prayers that thousands lift, And let these halls Thy temple be. 4 And let those learn, who here shall meet, True wisdom is with reverence crowned, And science walks with humble feet To seek the God that faith hath found. Amen. Used With Tune: TRURO

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Appears in 730 hymnals Topics: Special Subjects and Occasions Thanksgiving Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest-home: All is safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied; Come to God's own temple, come, Raise the song of harvest-home. 2 All the world is God's own field, Fruit unto His praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown: First the blade, and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear: Grant, O harvest Lord, that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come, And shall take His harvest home; From His field shall in that day All offenses purge away; Give His angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast; But the fruitful ears to store In His garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come To Thy final harvest-home; Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin; There, forever purified, In Thy presence to abide: Come, with all Thine angels, come, Raise the glorious harvest-home. Amen. Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S, WINDSOR

Count Your Blessings

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1926 Appears in 264 hymnals Topics: Special Subjects and Occasions Thanksgiving First Line: When upon life's billows you are tempest-tossed Refrain First Line: Count your blessings, name them one by one Lyrics: 1 When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. Refrain: Count your blessings, Name them one by one; Count your blessings, See what God hath done; Count your blessings, Name them one by one; Count your blessings, See what God hath done. 2 Are you ever burdened with a load of care? Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear? Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly, And you will be singing as the days go by. (Refrain) 3 When you look at others with their lands and gold, Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold; Count your many blessings, money cannot buy Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high. (Refrain) 4 So, amid the conflict whether great or small, Do not be discouraged, God is over all; Count your many blessings, angels will attend, Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [When upon life's billows you are tempest-tossed]

Now Thank We All Our God

Author: Martin Rinkart, 1586-1649; Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 Appears in 692 hymnals Topics: Special Subjects and Occasions Thanksgiving Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God With heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom His world rejoices; Who, from our mother's arms, Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours today. 2 O may this bounteous God Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us; And keep us in His grace, And guide us when perplexed, And free us from all ills In this world and the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given, The Son, and Him who reigns With them in highest heaven, The one eternal God Whom earth and heaven adore; For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Amen. Used With Tune: NUN DANKET

Great God, We Sing That Mighty Hand

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Appears in 491 hymnals Topics: Special Subjects and Occasions Thanksgiving Lyrics: 1 Great God, we sing that mighty hand By which supported still we stand; The opening year Thy mercy shows; That mercy crowns it till it close. 2 By day, by night, at home, abroad, Still are we guarded by our God, By His incessant bounty fed, By His unerring counsel led. 3 With grateful hearts the past we own; The future, all to us unknown, We to Thy guardian care commit, And peaceful leave before Thy feet. 4 In scenes exalted or depressed, Thou art our joy, and Thou our rest; Thy goodness all our hopes shall raise, Adored thro' all our changing days. Amen. Used With Tune: FEDERAL STREET

We Gather Together

Author: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934 Appears in 201 hymnals Topics: Special Subjects and Occasions Thanksgiving First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing Lyrics: 1 We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing; He chastens and hastens His will to make known; The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing; Sing praises to His Name; He forgets not His own. 2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine; So from the beginning the fight we were winning; Thou, Lord, wast at our side, all glory be Thine! 3 We all do extol Thee, Thou Leader triumphant, And pray that Thou still our Defender wilt be; Let Thy congregation escape tribulation; Thy Name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! Amen. [Alternate ending after third stanza: Lord, make us free.] Used With Tune: KREMSER Text Sources: Source Unknown