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Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

Author: Thomas T. Lynch Appears in 204 hymnals Topics: Witness Songs Lyrics: 1 Gracious Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would gracious be; And with words that help and heal Would Thy life in mine reveal; And with actions bold and meek Would for Christ my Savior speak. 2 Truthful Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would truthful be; And with wisdom kind and clear Let Thy life in mine appear; And with actions brotherly Speak my Lord’s sincerity. 3 Mighty Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would mighty be; Mighty so as to prevail Where unaided man must fail; Ever by a mighty hope, Pressing on and bearing up. 4 Holy Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would holy be; Separate from sin, I would Choose and cherish all things good, And whatever I can be Give to Him Who gave me Thee! Amen. Used With Tune: [Gracious Spirit, dwell with me]

I Am Praying for You

Author: S. O'Malley Clough Appears in 504 hymnals Topics: Witness Songs First Line: I have a Savior, He's pleading in glory Refrain First Line: For you I am praying Lyrics: 1 I have a Savior, He’s pleading in glory, A dear, loving Savior, tho' earth-friends be few; And now He is watching in tenderness o’er me, And, O, that my Savior were your Savior, too! Refrain: For you I am praying, For you I am praying, For you I am praying, I’m praying for you. 2 I have a Father; to me He has given A hope for eternity, blessed and true; And soon He will call me to meet Him in heaven, But, O, that He’d let me bring you with me, too! (Refrain) 3 I have a peace; it is calm as a river, A peace that the friends of this world never knew: My Savior alone is its author and giver, And O, could I know it was given for you. (Refrain) 4 When He has found you, tell others the story, That my loving Savior is your Savior, too; Then pray that your Savior may bring them to glory, And prayer will be answered--’twas answered for you! (Refrain) Used With Tune: [I have a Savior, He's pleading in glory]

Wonderful Words of Life

Author: Philip P. Bliss Appears in 598 hymnals Topics: Witness Songs First Line: Sing them over again to me Refrain First Line: Beautiful words, wonderful words Lyrics: 1 Sing them over again to me, Wonderful words of Life; Let me more of their beauty see, Wonderful words of Life. Words of life and beauty, Teach me faith and duty: Refrain: Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of Life. Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of Life. 2 Christ, the blessed One, gives to all, Wonderful words of Life; Sinner, list to the loving call, Wonderful words of Life. All so freely given, Wooing us to Heaven: (Refrain) 3 Sweetly echo the gospel call, Wonderful words of Life, Offer pardon and peace to all, Wonderful words of Life. Jesus, only Saviour, Sanctify for ever: (Refrain) Used With Tune: [Sing them over again to me]

Go Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work Jr., 1871-1925 Appears in 108 hymnals Topics: Christmas; Songs for Children; Witness First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain: Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and ev'rywhere; go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born! 1 While shepherds kept their watching o’er silent flocks by night, behold, throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. [Refrain] 2 The shepherds feared and trembled when, lo, above the earth rang out the angel chorus that hailed our Savior‘s birth. [Refrain] 3 Down in a lonely manger the humble Christ was born; and God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Used With Tune: GO TELL IT Text Sources: African American spiritual, refrain

I Will Sing the Wondrous Story

Author: Francis H. Rowley Appears in 304 hymnals Topics: Witness Songs Refrain First Line: Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story Lyrics: 1 I will sing the wondrous story Of the Christ who died for me, How He left His home in glory For the cross of Calvary. Refrain: Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story Of the Christ who died for me, Sing it with the saints in glory Gathered by the crystal sea. 2 I was lost but Jesus found me, Found the sheep that went astray, Threw His loving arms around me, Drew me back into His way. (Refrain) 3 I was bruised but Jesus healed me; Faint was I from many a fall; Sight was gone, and fears possessed me, But He freed me from them all. (Refrain) 4 Days of darkness still come o’er me, Sorrow’s paths I often tread, But the Savior still is with me; By His hand I’m safely led. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [I will sing the wondrous story]

Love Lifted Me

Author: James Rowe Meter: Irregular Appears in 282 hymnals Topics: New Life in Christ Songs of Witness and Praise First Line: I was sinking deep in sin Lyrics: 1 I was sinking deep in sin, Far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, Sinking to rise no more; But the Master of the sea Heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me – Now safe am I. Refrain: Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me! Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me! 2 All my heart to Him I give; Ever to Him I'll cling, In His blessed presence live, Ever His praises sing. Love so mighty and so true Merits my soul's best songs; Faithful, loving service, too, To Him belongs. [Refrain] 3 Souls in danger, look above; Jesus completely saves; He will lift you by His love Out of the angry waves. He's the Master of the sea, Billows His will obey; He your Savior wants to be – Be saved today. [Refrain] Used With Tune: SAFETY

I Know Whom I Have Believed

Author: Daniel W. Whittle Appears in 290 hymnals Topics: Witness Songs First Line: I know not why God's wondrous grace Refrain First Line: But I know whom I have believed Lyrics: 1 I know not why God’s wondrous grace To me He hath made known, Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love Redeemed me for His own. Refrain: But “I know Whom I have believed, And am persuaded that He is able To keep that which I’ve committed Unto Him against that day.” 2 I know not how this saving faith To me He did impart, Nor how believing in His Word Wrought peace within my heart. (Refrain) 3 I know not how the Spirit moves, Convincing men of sin, Revealing Jesus through the Word, Creating faith in Him. (Refrain) 4 I know not when my Lord may come, At night or noonday fair, Nor if I walk the vale with Him, Or "meet Him in the air." (Refrain) Used With Tune: [I know not why God's wondrous grace]

I'm Not Ashamed to Own My Lord

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 698 hymnals Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Life Witnessing, Speaking of Jesus Lyrics: 1 I'm not ashamed to own my Lord, Nor to defend His cause; Maintain the honors of His word, The glory of His cross. 2 Firm as His throne His promise stands, And He can well secure What I've committed to His hands, Till the decisive hour. 3 Then will He own my worthless name Before His Father's face, And in the new Jerusalem Appoint for me a place. Scripture: Romans 1:16 Used With Tune: AZMON

Open My Eyes, That I May See

Author: Clara H. Scott Appears in 247 hymnals Topics: Witness Songs Refrain First Line: Silently now I wait for Thee 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. Refrain: 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. Refrain: 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. Refrain: 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]

Jesus Is All the World to Me

Author: Will L. Thompson Meter: Irregular Appears in 320 hymnals Topics: New Life in Christ Songs of Witness and Praise Lyrics: 1 Jesus is all the world to me, My Life, my Joy, my All; He is my Strength from day to day, Without Him I would fall. When I am sad, to Him I go, No other one can cheer me so; When I am sad, He makes me glad – He's my Friend. 2 Jesus is all the world to me, My Friend in trials sore; I go to Him for blessings, and He gives them o'er and o'er. He sends the sunshine and the rain, He sends the harvest's golden grain; Sunshine and rain, harvest of grain – He's my Friend. 3 Jesus is all the world to me, And true to Him I'll be; O how could I this Friend deny When He's so true to me? Following Him, I know I'm right, He watches o'er me day and night; Following Him, by day and night – He's my Friend. 4 Jesus is all the world to me, I want no better friend; I trust Him now, I'll trust Him when Life's fleeting days shall end. Beautiful life with such a Friend; Beautiful life that has no end; Eternal life, eternal joy – He's my Friend. Used With Tune: ELIZABETH