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Jesus, Lover of my soul

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 3,303 hymnals Topics: Christ Love of our Souls Used With Tune: MARTYN

Author: Anonymous Meter: 7.7.7.8 Appears in 126 hymnals Topics: All Souls November 2nd First Line: I am weak but thou art strong Lyrics: 1 I am weak but thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong; I'll be satisfied as long As I walk, let me walk close to thee. Refrain: Just a closer walk with thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea; Daily walking close to thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. 2 Through this world of toil and snares, If I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but thee, dear Lord, none but thee. [Refrain] 3 When my feeble life is o'er, Time for me will be no more; Guide me gently, safely o'er To thy kingdom shore, to thy shore. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27 Used With Tune: CLOSER WALK

Shall We Gather at the River

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 779 hymnals Topics: The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angel feet have trod, With its crystal tide forever, Flowing by the throne of God? Refrain: Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river, Gather with the saints at the river That flows by the throne of God. 2 On the margin of the river, Washing up its silver spray, We will walk and worship ever, All the happy golden day. [Refrain] 3 Ere we reach the shining river, Lay we ev'ry burden down; Grace our spirits will deliver, And provide a robe and crown. [Refrain] 4 Soon we'll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace. [Refrain] Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1 Used With Tune: HANSON PLACE

We have an anchor that keeps the soul

Author: Miss Priscilla J. Owens, 1829- Appears in 157 hymnals Topics: Anchor of the Soul First Line: Will your anchor hold in the storms of life? Lyrics: 1 Will your anchor hold in the storms of life? When the clouds unfold their wings of strife; When the strong tides lift and the cables strain, Will your anchor drift or firm remain? Refrain: We have an anchor that keeps the soul Steadfast and sure while the billows roll; Fasten'd to the Rock which cannot move, Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour's love! Amen. 2 It will surely hold in the straits of fear, When the breakers tell that the reef is near; Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow, Not an angry way shall our bark o'erflow. [Refrain] 3 It will surely hold in the floods of death, When the waters cold chill our latest breath; On the rising tide it can never fail While our hopes abide within the veil. [Refrain] 4 When our eyes behold, through the gath'ring night, The city of gold, our harbour bright, We shall anchor fast by the heavenly shore, With the storms all past for evermore. [Refrain] Used With Tune: "WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD?"

Nearer, My God, to Thee

Author: Sarah F. Adams, 1805-1848 Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,555 hymnals Topics: All Souls November 2nd Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me, Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to thee; Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 2 Though like the wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to thee; Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 3 There let the way appear, Steps unto heav'n: All that thou sendest me, In mercy giv'n; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to thee; Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 4 Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to thee; Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 5 Or if, on joyful wing Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upward I fly. Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to thee; Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Used With Tune: BETHANY

Christ Receiveth Sinful Men

Author: Erdmann Neumeister; Frances Bevan Appears in 251 hymnals Topics: Soul Winning First Line: Sinners Jesus will receive Refrain First Line: Sing it over and over again

Let The Lower Lights Be Burning

Author: P. P. B. Appears in 583 hymnals Topics: Soul Winning First Line: Brightly beams our Father's mercy Refrain First Line: Let the lower lights be burning! Used With Tune: [Brightly beams our Father's mercy] (Bliss)

Throw Out the Life-Line

Author: Edward S. Ufford, 1851-1929 Appears in 380 hymnals Topics: Soul-Winning First Line: Throw out the Life-Line across the dark wave! Refrain First Line: Throw out the Life-Line! Used With Tune: [Throw out the Life-Line across the dark wave!]

I'll Fly Away

Author: Albert E. Brumley, 1905-1977 Meter: 9.4.9.4 with refrain Appears in 81 hymnals Topics: All Souls November 2nd First Line: Some glad morning when this life is o'er Refrain First Line: I'll fly away, O glory Scripture: Psalm 55:7 Used With Tune: I'LL FLY AWAY

How Great Thou Art

Author: Stuart K. Hine, 1899-1989 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 149 hymnals Topics: All Souls November 2nd First Line: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee Lyrics: 1 O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the works thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed! Refrain: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee: How great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee: How great thou art, how great thou art! 2 When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees, When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze, [Refrain] 3 And when I think that God, his Son not sparing, Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin! [Refrain] 4 When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration And there proclaim, "My God, how great thou art!" [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 8 Used With Tune: HOW GREAT THOU ART