Author: Cleland B. McAfeeMeter: 8.6.8.6 with refrainAppears in 142 hymnalsFirst Line: There is a place of quiet restRefrain First Line: O Jesus, blest RedeemerLyrics: ... cannot molest, Near to the heart of God. Refrain: O ... blest Redeemer, Sent from the heart of God, Hold us, who ... comfort sweet, Near to the heart of God; A place ... Savior meet, Near to the heart of God. [Refrain] 3 ... full release, Near to the heart of God; A place ... Topics: Walking with God Comfort and EncouragementUsed With Tune: McAFEE
Author: Leila N. Morris, 1862-1929Appears in 213 hymnalsFirst Line: Nearer, still nearer - close to Thy heartTopics: Comfort and Care; God Presence; Prayer; TestimonyUsed With Tune: MORRIS
Author: Martin Rinkart; Catherine WinkworthMeter: 13.13.12.12Appears in 688 hymnalsFirst Line: Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voicesLyrics: ... we all our God, with heart and hands and voices, Who ... near us, With ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer ... Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14Used With Tune: NUN DANKETText Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Now_Thank_We_All_Our_God); The Cyber Hymnal (http://hymntime.com/tch/htm/n/o/nowthank.htm); Catherine Winkworth believed Martin Rinkart wrote the tune in 1644.
Author: John MasonMeter: 8.6.8.6Appears in 244 hymnalsLyrics: ... from the altar of my heart Let incense flames arise; Assist ... as I would, Accept my heart's desire. Amen. Topics: Daily Prayer EveningUsed With Tune: BEATITIDO
Author: F. J. CrosbyAppears in 213 hymnalsFirst Line: "Nearer the cross!" my heart can sayTopics: Cross; PrayerUsed With Tune: ["Nearer the cross!" my heart can say]
Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751Meter: 8.6.8.6Appears in 129 hymnalsLyrics: 1. Now let our mourning hearts revive, And all our tears ... His voice Still animates our heart. 5. Lo! I am with ... Used With Tune: MEARText Sources: Hymns Founded on Various Texts in the Holy Scriptures. By the Late Reverend Philip Doddridge, D. D. , published posthumously by Job Orton (J. Eddowes and J. Cotton, 1755)
Author: A. H. Fox-StrangwaysAppears in 4 hymnalsFirst Line: Now glad of heart be ev'ryone!Topics: EasterUsed With Tune: [Now glad of heart be ev'ryone!]Text Sources: from the 12th century Latin