Text Results

Switch back to the old search page.Advanced Search

Showing 1 - 10 of 618Results Per Page: 10 20 50

On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand

Author: Samuel Stennett, 1727-1795 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,342 hymnals Refrain First Line: I am bound for the promised land Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, And cast a wishful eye To Canaan's fair and happy land, Where my possessions lie. Refrain: I am bound for the promised land, I am bound for the promised land; O who will come and go with me? I am bound for the promised land. 2 All o'er those wide extended plains Shines one eternal day; There God the Son forever reigns And scatters night away. [Refrain] 3 No chilling winds or poisonous breath Can reach that healthful shore; Sickness and sorrow, pain and death Are felt and feared no more. [Refrain] 4 When I shall reach that happy place, And be forever blest? When shall I see my Father's face, And in His bosom rest? [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal; Ascription; Heaven; Thanksgiving Used With Tune: PROMISED LAND

Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear

Author: John Keble, 1792-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,447 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear, It is not night if Thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud arise To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes. 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My wearied eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought, how sweet to rest Forever on my Savior's breast. 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die. 4 Be near and bless me when I wake, Ere through the world my way I take, Abide with me till in Thy love I lose myself in heaven above. Amen. Topics: Worship and Praise Evening; God Abiding Presence Scripture: Luke 24:29 Used With Tune: HURSLEY

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,214 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, O let me from this day Be wholly Thine! 2 May Thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart, My zeal inspire; As Thou hast died for me, O may my love to Thee Pure, warm, and changeless be, A living fire! 3 While life's dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, Be Thou my guide; Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrow's tears away, Nor let me ever stray From Thee aside. 4 When ends life's transient dream, When death's cold, sullen stream Shall o'er me roll; Blest Savior, then, in love, Fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, A ransomed soul! Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Assurance; Faith; Prayer Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Used With Tune: OLIVET

What Can Wash Away My Sin (Nothing but the Blood)

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 7.8.7.8 with refrain Appears in 508 hymnals First Line: What can wash away my sin? Refrain First Line: Oh! precious is the flow Lyrics: 1 What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Refrain: Oh! precious is the flow That makes me white as snow; No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 2 For my pardon this I see, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; For my cleansing this my plea, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] 3 Nothing can for sin atone, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; Naught of good that I have done, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] 4 This is all my hope and peace, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; This is all my righteousness, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Salvation; Atonement; Evangelism Scripture: Hebrews 9:22 Used With Tune: PLAINFIELD

Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire

Author: Rhabanus Maurus, c. 776-856; John Cosin, 1594-1672 Appears in 239 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, And lighten with celestial fire; Thou the anointed Spirit art, Who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart. 2 Thy blessed unction from above Is comfort, life, and fire of love. Enable with perpetual light The dullness of our blinded sight. 3 Anoint and cheer our soiled face With the abundance of Thy grace. Keep far our foes, give peace at home, Where Thou art guide, no ill can come. 4 Teach us to know the Father, Son, And Thee, of both, to be but one; That through the ages, all along, This may be our endless song: Praise to Thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Topics: The Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit Scripture: John 20:22 Used With Tune: MENDON

My Shepherd Is the Lord

Author: Unknown Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 39 hymnals First Line: My Shepherd is the Lord most high Lyrics: 1 My Shepherd is the Lord most high, And all my wants shall be supplied; In pastures green He makes me lie, And leads by streams which gently glide. 2 He in His mercy doth restore My soul, when sinking in distress; For His name's sake He evermore Leads me in paths of righteousness. 3 Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale, Even there no evil will I fear; Because Thy presence shall not fail, Thy rod and staff my soul shall cheer. 4 For me a table Thou hast spread, Prepared before the face of foes; With oil Thou dost anoint my head; My cup is filled and overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy shall not cease Through all my days to follow me; And in God's house my dwelling place With Him forever more shall be. Topics: The Holy Scriptures; Holy Scripture Scripture: Isaiah 40:11 Used With Tune: HEBRON

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 594 hymnals First Line: The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know Lyrics: 1 The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know; I feed in green pastures, safe folded I rest; He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow, Restores me when wandering, redeems when oppressed, Restores me when wandering, redeems when oppressed. 2 Through the valley and shadow of death though I stray, Since Thou art my guardian, no evil I fear; Thy rod shall defend me, Thy staff be my stay; No harm can befall with my Comforter near, No harm can befall with my Comforter near. 3 In the midst of affliction my table is spread; With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o’er; With perfume and oil Thou anointest my head; O what shall I ask of Thy providence more? O what shall I ask of Thy providence more? 4 Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God, Still follow my steps till I meet Thee above. I seek by the path which my forefathers trod, Through the land of their sojourn, Thy kingdom of love, Through the land of their sojourn Thy kingdom of love. Amen. Topics: The Holy Scriptures; God Shepherd; Holy Scripture; Jesus Names and Titles Scripture: Isaiah 40:11 Used With Tune: POLAND

Sing Them Over Again to Me (Wonderful Words of Life)

Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 570 hymnals 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 Savior, Sanctify for ever. [Refrain] Topics: The Holy Scriptures; Holiness; Holy Scripture Scripture: John 6:68 Used With Tune: WORDS OF LIFE

Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 455 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, sinners, to the gospel feast; Let every soul be Jesus' guest; Ye need not one be left behind, For God hath bidden all mankind. 2 Sent by my Lord, on you I call; The invitation is to all; Come, all the world! come, sinner, thou! All things in Christ are ready now. 3 Come, all ye souls by sin oppressed, Ye restless wanderers after rest; Ye poor, and maimed, and halt, and blind, In Christ a hearty welcome find. 4 My message as from God receive; Ye all may come to Christ and live; O let His love your hearts constrain, Nor suffer Him to die in vain. 5 See Him set forth before your eyes, That precious, bleeding sacrifice! His offered benefits embrace, And freely now be saved by grace! Topics: The Christian Life Call to Discipleship; Invitation Scripture: Luke 12:16-24 Used With Tune: HEBRON

Though Your Sins Be As Scarlet

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: Irregular Appears in 248 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they be red like crimson, They shall be as wool; Though your sins be as scarlet, Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow, They shall be as white as snow. 2 Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! He is of great compassion, And of wondrous love; Hear the voice that entreats you, Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! O return ye unto God! 3 He’ll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more; He’ll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more; "Look unto Me, ye people," Saith the Lord your God; He’ll forgive your transgressions, He’ll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more, And remember them no more. Topics: The Christian Life Repentance and Forgiveness; Consecration Scripture: John 6:37 Used With Tune: CLEANSING