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Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

Author: Edward Hopper, 1818-1888 Appears in 1,217 hymnals Topics: Christ the Way Scripture: Mark 4:37-39 Used With Tune: PILOT

How sweet the name of Jesus sounds

Author: J. Newton (1725-1807) Appears in 1,665 hymnals Topics: Advent 4 The Annunciation; Christ the Friend of Sinners; Christ the Healer; God, Saviour Praised and Worshipped; Lent 2, The King and the Kingdom Conflict; Palm Sunday The Way of the Cross; Pentecost 2 The People of God; Pentecost 3 The Church's Confidence in Christ; The Ascension of Christ Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear! it soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, and drives away our fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, and calms the troubled breast; it satisfies the hungry soul, and gives the weary rest. 3 Dear name, the rock on which I build, my shield and hiding-place; my never-failing treasury, filled with boundless stores of grace! 4 Jesus, my shepherd, guardian, friend, my prophet, priest and king, my Lord, my life, my way, my end — accept the praise I bring. 5 Weak is the effort of my heart, and cold my warmest thought; but when I see you as you are, I'll praise you as I ought. 6 Till then I would your love proclaim with every fleeting breath; and may the music of your name refresh my soul in death. Used With Tune: ST. PETER

The Light of the World Is Jesus

Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 11.8.11.8 with refrain Appears in 183 hymnals Topics: The Way of Salvation The Free Offer of the Gospel; Christ Guide; Christ The Light; Original Sin First Line: The whole world was lost in the darkness of sin Refrain First Line: Come to the light, 'tis shining for thee Lyrics: 1 The whole world was lost in the darkness of sin; the light of the world is Jesus; like sunshine at noonday his glory shone in, the Light of the world is Jesus. Refrain: Come to the Light, 'tis shining for thee; sweetly the Light has dawned upon me; once I was blind, but now I can see; the light of the world is Jesus. 2 No darkness have we who in Jesus abide, the light of the world is Jesus; we walk in the Light when we follow our Guide, the light of the world is Jesus. [Refrain] 3 Ye dwellers in darkness with sin-blinded eyes, the light of the world is Jesus; go, wash at his bidding, and light will arise, the light of the world is Jesus. [Refrain] 4 No need of the sunlight in heaven, we're told, the light of the world is Jesus; the Lamb is the Light in the City of Gold, the light of the world is Jesus. [Refrain] Scripture: John 8:12 Used With Tune: LIGHT OF THE WORLD

Lord, your word abiding

Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-77 Meter: 6.6.6.6 Appears in 207 hymnals Topics: Christian Community; Comfort; Education; Faith; Fellowship in the Church; Guidance; Jesus Christ Friend and Companion; Mercy of God; Saints Days and Holy Days St Mark; Scripture; The Reformation; The way; Worship The Word Lyrics: 1 Lord, your word abiding, and our footsteps guiding, gives us joy for ever, binds us all together. 2 Who can tell the pleasure, who recount the treasure, by your word imparted to the simple-hearted? 3 Word of mercy, giving nourishment for living; word of life, supplying comfort to the dying. 4 O that we, discerning its most holy learning, Lord, may love and fear you, evermore be near you. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25 Used With Tune: RAVENSHAW

All praise to Christ, our Lord and king divine

Author: F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984) Meter: 10.10.10.4 Appears in 54 hymnals Topics: God, Saviour Praised and Worshipped; Palm Sunday The Way of the Cross; Pentecost 10 The Mind of Christ; The Ascension of Christ Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Used With Tune: ENGELBERG Text Sources: The Song of Christ's Glory

O God, Send Heralds

Author: Elisabeth Burrowes, 1883 - Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Christ the Way First Line: O God, send heralds who will never falter Scripture: Luke 4:18 Used With Tune: WELWYN

At the name of Jesus

Author: Caroline M. Noel (1817-1877) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 260 hymnals Topics: Easter The Resurrection of Christ; God, Saviour Ascended and Reigning; Palm Sunday The Way of the Cross; Pentecost 21 The Christian Hope; Pentecost 3 The Church's Confidence in Christ; The Ascension of Christ; The Creation Scripture: Philippians 2:11 Used With Tune: CAMBERWELL

More About Jesus Would I Know

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851-1920 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 420 hymnals Topics: Christ Way, The Refrain First Line: More, more about Jesus Lyrics: 1 More about Jesus would I know, More of His grace to others show; More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me. Refrain: More, more about Jesus, More, more about Jesus, More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me. 2 More about Jesus let me learn, More of His holy will discern. · Spirit of God, my teacher be, Showing the things of Christ to me. [Refrain] 3 More about Jesus; in His Word Holding communion with my Lord; Hearing His voice in every line, Making each faithful saying mine. [Refrain] 4 More about Jesus; on His throne, Riches in glory all His own; More of His Kingdom's sure increase; More of His coming, Prince of Peace. [Refrain] Amen. Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19 Used With Tune: MORE ABOUT JESUS

Take Up Thy Cross

Author: Charles W. Everest, 1814-1877 Appears in 301 hymnals Topics: Admonition; Christ Cross of; Cross of the believer; The Christian Way of Life Aspiration and Consecration First Line: Take up thy cross, the Saviour said Lyrics: 1 "Take up thy cross," the Saviour said, "If thou wouldst my disciple be; Take up thy cross with willing heart, And humbly follow after Me." 2 Take up thy cross; let not its weight Fill thy weak soul with vain alarm; His strength shall bear thy spirit up, And brace thy heart and nerve thine arm. 3 Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame, And let thy foolish pride be still; Thy Lord refused not e'en to die Upon a cross on Calv'ry's hill. 4 Take up thy cross, then, in his strength, And calmly every danger brave; 'Twill guide thee to a better home, And lead to vict'ry o'er the grave. 5 Take up thy cross, and follow Christ, Nor think till death to lay it down; For only he who bears the cross May hope to wear the glorious crown. Amen. Used With Tune: QUEBEC (HESPERUS)

He Hideth My Soul

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Appears in 283 hymnals Topics: Christ Refuge; Perseverance; The Christian Way of Life Assurance and Trust First Line: A wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord Refrain First Line: He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock Lyrics: 1 A wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord, A wonderful Saviour to me; He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, Where rivers of pleasure I see. Refrain: He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock That shadows a dry, thirsty land; He hideth my life in the depths of His love, And covers me there with His hand, And covers me there with His hand. 2 A wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord, He taketh my burden away; He holdeth me up, and I shall not be moved, He giveth me strength as my day. (Refrain) 3 With numberless blessings each moment He crowns, And, filled with His fullness divine, I sing in my rapture, oh, glory to God For such a Redeemer as mine! (Refrain) 4 When clothed with His brightness, transported I rise To meet Him in clouds of the sky, His perfect salvation, His wonderful love, I’ll shout with the millions on high. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [A wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord]