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Now thanks be unto God

Author: Rev. J. B. Atchinson Hymnal: LL1881 #6 (1881) Person Name: Rev. J. B. Atchinson First Line: We thank thee, O our God Refrain First Line: We thank thee, Lord, and praise thy name Lyrics: 1 We thank thee, O our God, For Christ, thy blessed Son, Who, on the lifted cross, Our peace and pardon won. Chorus: We thank thee, Lord, and praise thy name, For Christ, thy blessed Son; Who on the Cross of blood and shame, Our peace and pardon won. 2 We thank thee for thy grace, Thy mercy, peace, and pow'r, So lovingly bestowed Each swiftly passing hour. [Chorus] 3 We thank thee for thy hand, Our falt'ring steps to guide; Oh, never let us stray One step from thee a aside. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [We thank thee, O our God]

I want to be a worker

Author: I. B. Hymnal: LL1881 #69 (1881) Person Name: I. B. First Line: I want to be a worker for the Lord Refrain First Line: I will work, I will pray Lyrics: 1 I want to be a worker for the Lord, I want to love and trust his holy word, I want to sing and pray, and be busy ev'ry day In the vineyard of the Lord. Chorus: I will work, I will pray, In the vineyard in the vineyard of the Lord, I will work, I will pray, I will labor ev'ry day In the vineyard of the Lord. 2 I want to be a worker ev'ry day, I want to lead the erring in the way That leads to heav'n above, where all is peace and love, In the kingdom of the Lord. [Chorus] 3 I want to be a worker strong and brave, I want to trust in Jesus' pow'r to save, All who will truly come, shall find a happy home, In the kingdom of the Lord. [Chorus] 4 I want to be a worker, help me Lord, To lead the lost and erring to thy word, That points to joys on high, where pleasures never die, In the kingdom of the Lord. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [I want to be a worker for the Lord]

Oh! 'tis wonderful

Author: E. A. Barnes Hymnal: LL1881 #17 (1881) Person Name: E. A. Barnes First Line: In the Gospel's sweet old story Refrain First Line: Oh, 'tis wonderful, wonderful Lyrics: 1 In the Gospel's sweet old story, Lo! I read its golden theme, How the Prince of life and glory, Came to suffer and redeem. Refrain: Oh, 'tis wonderful, wonderful, Yes, 'tis wonderful wonderful! Oh, 'tis wonderful, wonderful, The story of his love. 2 Sin its secret work was plying, Adding guilt with ev'ry day, Till I read that Christ in dying, Died to take my guilt away. [Refrain] 3 To his love I was a stranger, To his call I gave no heed, Till at last I saw my danger, Found the friend I stood in need. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [In the Gospel's sweet old story]

Thy light is come

Author: Rev. H. Bonar, D. D. Hymnal: LL1881 #115 (1881) Person Name: Rev. H. Bonar, D. D. First Line: Out of darkness into light Refrain First Line: Arise and shine; arise and shine Lyrics: 1 Out of darkness into light, Jesus calls the sons of sight; Out of midnight into day Jesus bids us come away. Chorus: Arise and shine; arise and shine: Arise, thy light is come, Arise and shine, Arise and shine. Thy glorious light is come. 2 From this world's alluring snares, From its perils and its cares, From its vanity and strife, Jesus beckons us to life. [Chorus] 3 From the vanities of youth, Into rest and love and truth. Into joy that never palls, Jesus in his mercy calls. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Out of darkness into light]

The Lord is my shepherd

Author: Fannie Chadwick Hymnal: LL1881 #108 (1881) Person Name: Fannie Chadwick First Line: The Lord is my shepherd, away then with care Refrain First Line: The Lord is my Shepherd; Away then with care Lyrics: 1 The Lord is my shepherd, away then with care, No want shall I know while his mercy I share; From pastures of plenty I'll gather my bread, And by the still waters, my feet shall be led. Chorus: The Lord is my Shepherd; Away then with care, No want shall I know, while his mercy I share, No want shall I know, while his mercy I share. 2 He never forsakes me, tho' often I stray, But gently reclaims me when tempted away; Thro' darkness and danger he guides me along, And tho' I am feeble, my shepherd is strong. [Chorus] 3 I know I must pass thro' the valley of death, But he will go with me, "Fear nothing," he saith; Thy rod and thy staff, precious Saviour, shall be, Strong help, and swift comfort, forever, for me. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord is my shepherd, away then with care]

Draw me closer to thee

Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman Hymnal: LL1881 #64 (1881) Person Name: Mrs. E. W. Chapman First Line: Closer to thee, my Father, draw me Refrain First Line: Closer with the cords of love Lyrics: 1 Closer to thee, my Father, draw me, I long for thine embrace; Closer within thine arms enfold me, I seek a resting place. Chorus: Closer with the cords of love, Draw me, to thyself above; Closer draw me To thyself above. 2 Closer to thee, my Saviour, draw me, Nor let me leave thee more, Sighing to feel thine arms around me, And all my wand'rings o'er. [Chorus] 3 Closer by thy sweet Spirit draw me, Till I am wholly thine; Quicken, refine, and wash and cleanse me, Till pure my soul shall shine. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Closer to thee, my Father, draw me]

Jesus only

Author: G. T. Congreve Hymnal: LL1881 #37 (1881) Person Name: G. T. Congreve First Line: Shepherd, sweet and fair, and holy Lyrics: 1 Shepherd, sweet and fair, and holy, Hear, oh hear me while I pray, Let a child so weak and lowly, Be thy care in life's young day, Jesus only, Jesus only, Hear in pity, hear me pray. 2 When thy voice the stillness breaking, Seems to whisper soft to me; "Child of sin, the world forsaking; Take thy cross and follow Me." Jesus only, Jesus only, Give me grace to learn of Thee. 3 Grace to seek Thee as my Saviour. Grace to trust Thee as thy Friend, Grace to love Thee as my Father, And thy sweet commands attend, Jesus only, Jesus only, Now and ever--without end. Languages: English Tune Title: [Shepherd, sweet and fair, and holy]

There remaineth a rest

Author: Rev. W. F. Cosner Hymnal: LL1881 #106 (1881) Person Name: Rev. W. F. Cosner First Line: There remaineth a rest to the people of God Lyrics: 1 There remaineth a rest to the people of God, It is peaceful and holy, and sweet evermore, That our Saviour has bought with his own precious blood, And its fullness is known on the heavenly shore. Chorus: There remaineth a rest, There remaineth a rest, There remaineth a rest to the people of God, There remaineth a rest, There remaineth a rest, There remaineth a rest to the people of God. 2 There remaineth a rest to the people of God, Blessed rest which is found in the Saviour's embrace, Rest from sin, pain and sorrow, in the bright abode, When the saints shall with joy, see their dear Saviour's face. [Chorus] 3 There remaineth a rest to the people of God, Those who gain it shall never be weary again, Come, poor weary, one burdened with sin's heavy load, There is rest if you trust in the Lamb that was slain. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There remaineth a rest to the people of God]

Cheers me every day

Author: Frank M. Davis Hymnal: LL1881 #9 (1881) Person Name: Frank M. Davis First Line: The precious promise by Jesus giv'n Refrain First Line: Ev'ry day, Ev'ry day Lyrics: 1 The precious promise by Jesus giv'n, Cheers me ev'ry day, That rest is waiting for me in heav'n, Cheers me ev'ry day; On the sea and on the shore, Storms may beat or winds may roar, That my Saviour leads the way, Cheers me ev'ry day. Refrain: Ev'ry day, Ev'ry day, Cheers me ev'ry day. Ev'ry day, Ev'ry day, Cheers me ev'ry day. 2 The tho't that Jesus is ever near, Cheers me ev'ry day, Sustains me when all is dark and drear, Cheers me ev'ry day: All His tender love for me, Comes thro' mercy full and free, He, my comfort and my stay, Cheers me ev'ry day. [Refrain] 3 The grace I find in His words of life, Cheers me ev'ry day, The peace He brings to this world of strife Cheers me ev'ry day; I will love Him more and more, Till this fleeting life is o'er, For He is my life and way, Cheers me ev'ry day. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [The precious promise by Jesus giv'n]

Lead me, Saviour

Hymnal: LL1881 #128 (1881) Person Name: Frank M. Davis First Line: Saviour, lead me, lest I stray Refrain First Line: Lead me, lead me Lyrics: 1 Saviour, lead me, lest I stray, Gently lead me all the way; I am safe when by my side, I would in Thy love abide. Chorus: Lead me, lead me, Saviour lead me lest I stray; Gently down the stream of time, Lead me, Saviour all the way. 2 Thou, the refuge of my soul, When life's stormy billows roll, I am safe when Thou art nigh, All my hopes on Thee rely. [Chorus] 3 Saviour, lead me then at last, When the storm of life is past, To the land of endless day, Where all tears are wiped away. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Saviour, lead me, lest I stray]

Pascal

Author: Rev. C. F. Deems, D. D. Hymnal: LL1881 #73 (1881) Person Name: Rev. C. F. Deems, D. D. First Line: I shall not want, in deserts wild Lyrics: 1 I shall not want, in deserts wild Thou spreadst Thy table for thy child; While grace in streams for thirsting souls, Thro' earth and heav'n forever rolls. 2 I shall not want, my darkest night, Thy loving smile shall fill with light; While promises around me bloom, And cheer me with divine perfume. 3 I shall not want, Thy righteousness My soul shall clothe with glorious dress, My blood-washed robe shall be more fair, Than garments kings or angels wear. Languages: English Tune Title: PASCAL

Walking the sea

Author: J. P. Ellis Hymnal: LL1881 #20 (1881) Person Name: J. P. Ellis First Line: There's a light on the dark and surging deep Lyrics: 1 There's a light on the dark and surging deep, That shines when the loud winds roar; And the form of the Friend who does not sleep, Comes on from the other shore, Walking the sea, to you and to me; Keeping the light of us, e'er to befriend. Ever in sight of us, succor to lead, Walking the sea, Walking the sea. 2 There's a light in the depths of surging life. That shineth forever more; And the Friend who would stay all sin and strife, Is here from the other shore, Walking life's sea, to you and to me; Walking so carefully, seeking to find Ever so pray'fully, earnest and kind, Walking the sea, Waling the sea. 3 There's a light in the depths of Christian hearts That gleams on the crown before; And the Saviour, whose love a bliss imparts, Attends to the other shore, Walking life's sea, with you and with me; Keeping in reach of us, watching for all. Caring for each of us, lest we should fall, Walking the sea, Walking the sea. Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a light on the dark and surging deep]

Precious Spirit

Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Hymnal: LL1881 #12 (1881) Person Name: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth First Line: Lo, the zephyr, softly breathing Refrain First Line: Precious spirit! precious spirit! Lyrics: 1 Lo, the zephyr, softly breathing, Wakes the earth again; But the spirit, softly pleading, Stirs the hearts of men. Chorus: Precious spirit! precious spirit! Breathe on us today; Tender spirit! tender spirit! Leave us not, we pray. 2 Lo, the showers, gently falling, Buds and flowers bring; Thro' the gentle spirits calling, Hearts are made to sing. [Chorus] 3 Lo, the sunlight, softly beaming, Gives a hundred fold; But the graces of the spirit, yield the fruit untold. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Lo, the zephyr, softly breathing]

Christmas carol

Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Hymnal: LL1881 #79 (1881) Person Name: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth First Line: Go ye to the woodlands Refrain First Line: Carol, carol, carol Lyrics: 1 Go ye to the woodlands, Search the forest o'er, Bring of nature's treasures, Open all her store; Cull the brightest laurels, Gather box and pine, For the shrine of Jesus, Wreathe immortal twine. Chorus: Carol, carol, carol, O with voices gladsome, Carol forth his praises, Carol joyously! 2 Bring, O bring abundance, Loving hearts and hands, Make his house most glorious, Where his altar stands; See the Rose of Sharon, Fairest of the fair, Lily of the valleys, Stand in beauty there. [Chorus] 3 Bring, O bring the off'ring, Richer far than gold, Of a heartfelt service, With a love untold; Bearing incense, wafted, On the wings of praise, Songs of loud hosannas, In his temple raise. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Go ye to the woodlands]

Look on me

Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Hymnal: LL1881 #83 (1881) Person Name: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth First Line: A glance from thine eye, and tears flow unbidden Refrain First Line: In love and compassion Lyrics: 1 A glance from thine eye, and tears flow unbidden, We weep that our Saviour should grieve, We bring to thy feet the sin that lies hidden, Assured thou wilt freely forgive. Chorus: In love and compassion, Oh, look thou on me! With tender persuasion, Lord, draw me to thee! 2 A glance from thine eye, and faith grows confiding, Trusts all in the arms of thy love, And knows that the path in which thou art guiding, Will lead to the kingdom above. [Chorus] 3 A glance from thine eye, and love shall be burning, And breathing its incense on high, While bringing a soul that is earnestly yearning, To live for thy glory, or die. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [A glance from thine eye, and tears flow unbidden]

This I did for thee

Hymnal: LL1881 #41 (1881) Person Name: Dr. A. B. Everett First Line: I gave my life for thee Lyrics: 1 I gave my life for thee, My precious blood I shed, That thou might'st ransomed be, And quickened from the dead. I gave my life for thee; What hast thou given for me? I gave my life for thee; What hast thou given for me? 2 My Father's house of light, My rainbow circled throne I left for earthly night, For wanderings sad and lone, I left it all for thee; Hast thou left aught for me? I left it all for thee Hast thou left aught for me? 3 I suffered much for thee, More than my tongue can tell, Of bitterest agony, Thee to preserve from hell, I suffered much for thee; What doest thou for me? I suffered much for thee; What doest thou for me? Languages: English Tune Title: [I gave my life for thee]

Ross

Hymnal: LL1881 #127 (1881) Person Name: Dr. A. B. Everett First Line: Calm on the list'ning ear of night Lyrics: 1 Calm on the list'ning ear of night Come heav'n's melodious strains, Where wild Judea stretches far Her silver mantled plains. 2 Celestial choirs from courts above Shed sacred glories there; And angels, with their sparkling lyres, Make music on the air. 3 The answering hills of Palestine Send back the glad reply; And greet, from all their holy heights, The Day Spring from on high. Languages: English Tune Title: ROSS

Virginia

Hymnal: LL1881 #61 (1881) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: N. E. Everett First Line: When musing sorrow weeps the past Lyrics: 1 When musing sorrow weeps the past, And mourns the present pain, 'Tis sweet to think of peace at last, And feel that death is gain. 2 'Tis not that murm'ring tho'ts arise, And dreads a Father's will; 'Tis not that meek submission flies, And would not suffer still; 3 It is that heav'n born faith surveys, The path that leads to light, And longs her eagle plumes to raise, And lose herself in sight; Languages: English Tune Title: VIRGINIA

Open the beautiful gates

Author: Arthur W. French Hymnal: LL1881 #18 (1881) Person Name: Arthur W. French First Line: There is a beautiful story Lyrics: 1 There is a beautiful story, That when earth's pilgrims get home, To the bright mansions in glory, No more to wander or roam; Be they so humble or lowly, Yet a sweet welcome awaits, This the grand song of the holy, Open the beautiful gates, This the grand song of the holy, Open the beautiful gates. Chorus: Open the beautiful gates, Here is a wand'rer that waits, Weary and cold, Out of the fold, Open the beautiful gates. 2 Lov'd ones are leaving us ever, Fading from you and from me, And the dear faces we never, Here in this earth-borne shall see; Heaven's bright sunlight is falling, Over the lov'd one that waits, Angelic voices still calling, Open the beautiful gates, Angelic voices still calling, Open the beautiful gates. [Chorus] 3 Wearily here we now wander, Over the troublesome way, Looking with glad eyes up yonder, To that fair realm of bright day; Keeping the sweetest foreknowing, Of all the bliss that awaits, Hearing this song in our going, Open the beautiful gates, Hearing this song in our going, Open the beautiful gates. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There is a beautiful story]

Rest is coming

Author: C. H. Gabriel Hymnal: LL1881 #7 (1881) Person Name: C. H. Gabriel First Line: Brother, if thy step gets weary Refrain First Line: Rest is coming, Rest is coming Lyrics: 1 Brother, if thy step gets weary, And thy path grows dark and dreary, Look away beyond the sky, For rest is coming by and by. Chorus: Rest is coming, Rest is coming, In the home prepared on high: Rest is coming, Rest is coming, Yes, rest is coming, by and by. 2 Should the way seem dark before thee, And the lamps of faith die o'er thee, Raise thy heart to God on high, For rest is coming by and by. [Chorus] 3 Tho' life's cares annoy and fret thee, Tho' temptations fierce beset thee, Let thy heart their rage defy, For rest is coming by and by. [Chorus] 4 Press thy way a little longer, Look to God, he'll make thee stronger, He will hear thy eager cry, For rest is coming by and by. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Brother, if thy step gets weary]

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