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Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness

Author: Nicolaus L. von Zinzendorf; John Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 507 hymnals Topics: Saving Work of Christ Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thy blood and righteousness my beauty are, my glorious dress; mid flaming worlds, in these arrayed, with joy shall I lift up my head. 2 Bold shall I stand in that great day, cleansed and redeemed, no debt to pay; for by thy cross absolved I am from sin and guilt, from fear and shame. 3 Lord, I believe thy precious blood, which at the mercy seat of God pleads for the captives' liberty, was also shed in love for me. 4 Lord, I believe were sinners more than sands upon the ocean shore, thou hast for all a ransom paid, for all a full atonement made. Scripture: Isaiah 61:10 Used With Tune: GERMANY

Arise, My Soul, Arise

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 Appears in 907 hymnals Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; Holy Spirit Witness of; Jesus Christ Advocate; Reconciliation to God; Blood of Christ; Confidence; Forgiveness; Holy Spirit Witness of; Jesus Christ Advocate; Jesus Christ Ever-living; Jesus Christ Sacrifice; Pardon; Reconciliation to God Lyrics: 1 Arise, my soul, arise, shake off your guilty fears; the bleeding sacrifice in my behalf appears. Before the throne my Surety stands, before the throne my Surety stands; my name is written on his hands. 2 He ever lives above for me to intercede, his all-redeeming love, his precious blood to plead. His blood atoned for all our race, his blood atoned for all our race, and sprinkles now the throne of grace. 3 Five bleeding wounds he bears, received on Calvary; they pour effectual prayers; they strongly plead for me. “Forgive him, O, forgive,” they cry, “Forgive him, O, forgive,” they cry, “nor let that ransomed sinner die.” 4 The Father hears him pray, his dear anointed One; he cannot turn away the presence of his Son. His Spirit answers to the blood, his Spirit answers to the blood, and tells me I am born of God. 5 My God is reconciled; his pardoning voice I hear; he owns me for His child: I can no longer fear. With confidence I now draw nigh, with confidence I now draw nigh, and, “Father, Abba, Father,” cry. Scripture: Luke 22:42 Used With Tune: LENOX

Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Author: Haldor Lillenas Meter: Irregular Appears in 121 hymnals Topics: Saving Work of Christ Refrain First Line: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Wonderful grace of Jesus, greater than all my sin; how shall my tongue describe it, where shall its praise begin? Taking away my burden, setting my spirit free; for the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. [Refrain:] Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus, deeper than the mighty rolling sea; higher than the mountain, sparkling like a fountain, all sufficient for even me; broader than the scope of my transgressions, greater far than all my sin and shame; O magnify the precious name of Jesus, praise his name! 2 Wonderful grace of Jesus, reaching to all the lost, by it I have been pardoned, saved to the uttermost; chains have been torn asunder, giving me liberty, for the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. (Refrain) 3 Wonderful grace of Jesus, reaching the most defiled, by its transforming power making me God’s dear child, purchasing peace and heaven for all eternity-- and the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. (Refrain) Scripture: Acts 15:11 Used With Tune: WONDERFUL GRACE

My Savior's Love

Author: Charles H. Gabriel Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 247 hymnals Topics: Saving Work of Christ First Line: I stand amazed in the presence Refrain First Line: How marvelous, how wonderful Lyrics: 1 I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene, and wonder how he could love me, a sinner, condemned, unclean. Refrain: How marvelous, how wonderful! and my song shall ever be: How marvelous, how wonderful is my Savior's love for me! 2 For me it was in the garden he prayed: "Not my will, but thine." He had no tears for his own griefs, but sweat drops of blood for mine. [Refrain] 3 He took my sins and my sorrows, he made them his very own; he bore the burden to Calvary, and suffered, and died alone. [Refrain] 4 When with the ransomed in glory his face I at last shall see, 'twill be my joy through the ages to sing of his love for me. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 53:4 Used With Tune: MY SAVIOR'S LOVE

The Church's Intercession for Christ

Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Christ Conqueror; Christians Believers; Christians Conquerors; Christians Saved by Grace; Church Triumph of; Comfort in Trials; Faith Blessedness of; Faith Confession of; Faith Confidence of; God Hearer of Prayer; Praise For Work of Redemption; Prayer confidence in; Prayer For Deliverance from Trouble; Prayer For Rulers; Prayer God Hears; Prayer Intercession in; Safety Assured; Vanity Of Men and Riches; Worship Grace Needed for First Line: Jehovah hear thee in the day Refrain First Line: O let him send his help to thee Scripture: Psalm 20 Used With Tune: [Jehovah hear thee in the day]

My Hope Is in the Lord

Author: Norman J. Clayton Meter: 6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: Saving Work of Christ Refrain First Line: For me he died, for me he lives Scripture: John 1:12 Used With Tune: WAKEFIELD

Living for Jesus a Life That Is True

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 164 hymnals Topics: Saving Work of Christ Refrain First Line: O Jesus, Lord and Savior Scripture: Isaiah 53:5 Used With Tune: LIVING

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,261 hymnals Topics: Saving Work of Christ 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, weary and 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 traveling days are done. Scripture: Psalm 4:7 Used With Tune: VOX DILECTI

Peace, Perfect Peace

Author: Edward H. Bickersteth Meter: 4.6.10 Appears in 420 hymnals Topics: Saving Work of Christ Lyrics: 1 Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus gives us peace within. 3 Peace, perfect peace, by troubles thoughts oppressed? To do the will of Jesus, this is rest. 3 Peace, perfect peace, when loved ones are in need? In Jesus' keeping we are safe indeed. 4 Peace, perfect peace, the future all unknown? We know that Jesus reigns upon the throne. 5 Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours? Jesus Christ conquered death and all its powers. 6 Jesus is Lord! Earth's struggles soon shall cease, And we shall come to heaven's perfect peace. Scripture: Proverbs 27:1 Used With Tune: PAX TECUM Text Sources: Hymns for Today's Church, 1982, rev.

Who Is on the Lord's Side

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 461 hymnals Topics: Saving Work of Christ Lyrics: 1 Who is on the Lord’s side? Who will serve the King? Who will be his helpers, other lives to bring? Who will leave the world’s side? Who will face the foe? Who is on the Lord’s side? Who for Him will go? By thy call of mercy, by thy grace divine, we are on the Lord’s side, Savior, we are thine. 2 Jesus, thou hast bought us, not with gold or gem, but with Thine own life-blood, for thy diadem. With thy blessing filling each who comes to thee, thou hast made us willing, thou hast made us free. By thy grand redemption, by thy grace divine, we are on the Lord’s side, Savior, we are thine. 3 Fierce may be the conflict, strong may be the foe, but the King’s own army none can overthrow. Round his standard ranging victory is secure; for his truth unchanging makes the triumph sure. Joyfully enlisting by thy grace divine, we are on the Lord’s side, Savior, we are thine. Scripture: Exodus 32:26 Used With Tune: ARMAGEDDON