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Singing by the Way (Rev. ed.)

Author: F. A. B. Hymnal: SWR1897 #1 (1897) First Line: Upon the King's highway Refrain First Line: Singing by the way, singing by the way Lyrics: 1 Upon the King's highway We journey day by day; We love the path we've chosen, and from it would not stray. 'Neath banner of the Lord, And moving at His word, We're marching on to Canaan, singing by the way. Chorus: Singing by the way, singing by the way; To Him we raise our songs of praise Who guides us day by day. Singing by the way, singing by the way; Our hearts o'erflow, we homeward go, Singing by the way. 2 We trust amid our tears, We smile amid our tears; "Fear not for I am with you," we hear the Saviour say; And so, whate'er may come, We journey to our home, And follow where He leads us, singing by the way, [Chorus] 3 And valiantly we'll go, Ne'er halting for the foe; Our Captain's word is "onward," and here we cannot stay; Our journey's end we see. At rest we soon shall be, For fast we're homeward wending, singing by the way [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Upon the King's highway]

Calling Yet

Author: G. Tersteegen Hymnal: SWR1897 #2 (1897) First Line: God calling yet! shall I not hear? Lyrics: 1 God calling yet! shall I not hear? Earth’s pleasures shall I still hold dear? Shall all life’s years swift passing fly, And still my soul in slumber lie? Shall all life’s years swift passing fly, And still my soul in slumber lie? 2 God calling yet! shall I not rise? His loving voice can I despise, And basely His kind care repay? He calls me still; can I delay? And basely His kind care repay? He calls me still; can I delay? 3 God calling yet! and shall He knock, And I my heart the closer lock? He waiting is, will yet receive, And shall I dare His Spirit grieve? He waiting is, will yet receive, And shall I dare His Spirit grieve? 4 God calling yet! and shall I give No heed, but still in bondage live? I wait, but He does not forsake; He calls me still; my heart, awake! I wait, but He does not forsake; He calls me still; my heart, awake! 5 God calling yet! I cannot stay; My heart I yield without delay; Vain world, farewell, from thee I part; The voice of God hath reached my heart. Vain world, farewell, from thee I part; The voice of God hath reached my heart. Languages: English Tune Title: [God calling yet! shall I not hear]

We'll be There

Author: I. B. Hymnal: SWR1897 #3 (1897) First Line: I love to think of my heav'nly home Refrain First Line: We'll be there, We'll be there Lyrics: 1 I love to think of my heav'nly home, Where all shall glory share, Where songs of rapture shall ever rise: Oh, tell me, will you all be there? Chorus: We'll be there, We'll be there, At the sounding of the trumpet, we'll be there, We'll be there, We'll be there, At the sounding of the trumpet, we'll be there. 2 I love to think of my heav'nly home, So free from toil and care; Where crowns of vict'ry shall never fade: Oh, tell me, will you all be there? [Chorus] 3 I love to think of my heav'nly home, Where saints shall white robes wear, And sing sweet anthems for evermore: Oh, tell me, will you all be there? [Chorus] 4 I love to think of my heav'nly home, So lovely and so rare; A few more years, and I'll reach the goal: Oh, tell me, will you all be there? [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [I love to think of my heav'nly home]

Swing Open, Fair Portals

Author: F. A. B. Hymnal: SWR1897 #4 (1897) First Line: Swing back for one moment, fair portals Lyrics: 1 Swing back for one moment, fair portals, Of that wondrous city, we pray; One glimpse, and the fears of these mortals Shall vanish forever away. Chorus: Swing open, fair portals, A moment, and let us look thro'; One glimpse, and we, faltering mortals, To enter, shall press on anew. 2 One glimpse shall our courage embolden, And brighten the whole of our way; Oh, why should the sight be withholden? By faith we would view it today. [Chorus] 3 We've read of that city's bright glory, That knows not the darkness of night; And reading that wonderful story, Has ravished our souls with delight. [Chorus] 4 We've read of the Tree and the River, Life's water and fruit ever fair; We've looked up in faith to the Giver, And pray'd that we might enter there. [Chorus] 5 Those gates we're approaching, how cheering! Oh, let us prove faithful alway; And know as the city we're nearing, That they shall to us some sweet day, Final Chorus: Swing open, those portals, And we shall in triumph go in, Where we shall as ransom'd immortals, Eternity blessed begin. Languages: English Tune Title: [Swing back for one moment, fair portals]

He Is Able, He Is willing

Author: Joseph Hart Hymnal: SWR1897 #5 (1897) First Line: Come, ye sinners, poor and needy Lyrics: 1 Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, Weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love and pow'r. Chorus: He is able, He is willing, He is able, He is willing; He is able, He is willing, Sinner, doubt no more. 2 now, ye needy, come and welcome, God's free bounty glorify; True belief and true repentance, Ev'ry grace that brings us nigh. [Chorus] 3 Let not conscience make you linger; Nor of fitness fondly dream, All the fitness He requireth, Is to feel your need of Him. [Chorus] 4 Come, ye weary, heavy laden, Bruised and mangled by the fall; If you tarry till you're better, You will never come at all. [Chorus] 5 Saints and angels joined in concert, Sing the praises of the Lamb; While the blissful seats of heaven, Sweetly echo with His name. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Come, ye sinners, poor and needy]

Camp-meeting Greeting

Author: F. A. B. Hymnal: SWR1897 #6 (1897) First Line: Once again on the old camp-meeting ground Refrain First Line: Once again by His grace we meet Lyrics: 1 Once again on the old camp-meeting ground, As in days of yore we meet; And our hearts with the old-time love abound, As we here each other greet; Another year or God has led us on, Making oft His grace appear; And now our hearts with gratitude o'erflow, For the grace that brought us here. Chorus: Once again by His grace we meet, And in love once again we greet, On the old camp-meeting ground, On the old camp-meeting ground, We meet on the dear old camp-meeting ground. 2 We are sad as we look in vain for those, Whom so lately met us here, Who have since pass'd away, for them today Do we shed the heart-felt tear; But they fell bravely, with the armor on, Fearing not when the end came nigh; We "sorrow not as those who have not hope," We shall meet them by and by. [Chorus] 3 We the blessings of other years recall, Which upon this sacred spot We received, when the pow'r of God came down, And salvation wondrous wrought; How burden'd oft for those who knew not God, Here in pray'r we wrestled long; Till honor'd faith set weeping captive free, And their mourning turn'd to song. 4 That the Lord shall His people meet we pray, As in seasons past the sam, With salvation the camp now visiting; Getting glory to His name. Oh, may we ear His tender loving voice, May we feel His presence near, Until we shall in blessedness exclaim, "It is good, Lord, to be here." Languages: English Tune Title: [Once again on the old camp-meeting ground]

The Good Old Way

Author: Anon. Hymnal: SWR1897 #7 (1897) First Line: Lift up your hearts, Immanuel's friends Refrain First Line: We are marching, marching Lyrics: 1 Lift up your heads, Immanuel's friends, And taste the joys that Jesus sends: Let nothing cause you to delay, But hasten on the good old way. Refrain: We are marching, marching, Marching along in the good old way, We are marching, marching, Marching in the gold old way. 2 Oh, good old way, how sweet thou art, May none of us from thee depart; But may our conduct always say, We're marching in the good old way. [Refrain] 3 Soon we on Pisgah's top shall stand, and view by faith the promised land; So let us sing and shout and pray, while marching in the good old way. [Refrain] 4 Ye valiant souls, for right contend, Remember glory's at the end; Our God shall wipe all tears away, when we have run the good old way. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Lift up your hearts, Immanuel's friends]

Meet Me

Author: F. A. B. Hymnal: SWR1897 #8 (1897) First Line: Just beyond these earthly scenes Refrain First Line: Meet me there, meet me there Lyrics: 1 Just beyond these earthly scenes, Past the vail that intervenes, and the glory form us screens, Meet met there; Where by faith my soul doth wing, Upward like a heav'n-bound thing, To the palace of the King. Meet me there. Chorus: Meet me there, meet me there, In that blessed home of promise, Meet me there, meet me there, Where angelic harps shall ring, And the saints immortal sing, In the palace of the King, Meet me there. 2 When shall pass this dreary night, And shall dawn athat morning bright, And our faith shall end in sight, Meet me there; When the mists shall cear away, And reveal that "perfect day," Brother, sister, then, I pray, Meet me there. [Chorus] 3 Where He'll bid them welcome all, Rich and poor, and great and small, When the Lord His own shall call, Meet me there; In that home of beauty rare, Which He left us to prepare, Where are many mansions fair, Meet me there. [Chorus] 4 When those beauties shall unfold, Gates of pearl and street of gold, Things to mortal ears untold, Meet me there; Where Life's River sparkles clear, And the Tree of Life so near, Yields its fruitage all the eyar, Meet me there. [Chorus] 5 When the hosts redeemed return, And of Jesus' triumphs learn, And their hearts with rapture burn, Meet me there; Where each op'ning joy shall bring Cause for ransomed one to sing Praises new unto their King, Meet me there. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Just beyond these earthly scenes]

Sunshine or shadow

Author: E. S. Lorenz Hymnal: SWR1897 #9 (1897) First Line: When I walked with my Lord in the sunshine Refrain First Line: Ev'rywhere, dark or fair Lyrics: 1 When I walked with my Lord in the sunshine, His companionship was sweet; Then I wandered with Him in the shadow, And my joy was made complete. Chorus: Ev’rywhere, dark or fair, Where my Savior leads me, will I gladly go; Up on the mountain, down in the valley, Ev’ry step he leads me, richer grace doth show. 2 When I stood on the mount in the sunshine, Felt I strong to walk alone; Then I groped in the gloom of the valley, And my helplessness was shown. [Chorus] 3 When I walked with my Lord in the sunshine, With my love was mingled pride; When the dark shadows fell, I was humbled, And my love was purified. [Chorus] 4 Oh, how precious the walk in the darkness! Oh, how dear the hours of pain, When the Saviour is walking beside me, Making loss supremest gain. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [When I walked with my Lord in the sunshine]

The Hollow of God's Hand

Author: E. D. Mund Hymnal: SWR1897 #10 (1897) First Line: I am safe, whatever may betide me Refrain First Line: In the blessed hollow of His hand! Lyrics: 1 I am safe, whatever may betide me; I am safe who ever may deride me; I am safe, as long as I confide me In the hollow of God’s hand. Chorus: In the blessed hollow of His hand! In the blessed hollow of His hand! I am safe while God himself doth hold me In the blessed hollow of His hand. 2 What tho’ fierce the stormy blasts roar round me; What tho’ sore life’s trials oft confound me; I am safe, for naught of ill can wound me In the hollow of God’s hand. [Chorus] 3 Everlasting arms of love enfold me; Words of peace the voice divine has told me; I am safe, while God himself doth hold me In the hollow of His hand. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [I am safe, whatever may betide me]

How our hearts are yearning, O city of gold!

Author: E. A. H. Hymnal: SWR1897 #11 (1897) First Line: The Lord from heav'n will come descending Lyrics: 1 The lord from heav'n will come descending, with kingly diadem, To take us to that better country, The New Jerusalem. Chorus: How our hearts are yearning, O city of gold! In thy pleasant courts to dwell, With the pure and holy gathered at the throne, The songs of praise to swell. City of our God! city of our God! Where we hope ere long to be, Bright eternal home, bright eternal home, How we long thy courts to see. 2 In clouds of heav'n, with wondrous glory, The Lord ere long will come, Attended by celestial angels, To take the ransom'd home . [Chorus] 3 No more these scenes of earthly sorrow, No more the sad farewell, But on the bright, eternal morrow, With Christ in peace to dwell. [Chorus] 4 Yes, we desire a better country, A fairer land than this, Where, free from sin and imperfection, The soul may dwell in peace. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord from heav'n will come descending]

I Want to be Ready

Author: F. A. B. Hymnal: SWR1897 #12 (1897) First Line: The great day is nearing Refrain First Line: I want to be ready for that day Lyrics: 1 The great day is nearing, For Jesus' appearing, And so would I watch, as I pray, With lamp trimm'd and burning, For my Lord's returning, Lest I be not ready for that day. Chorus: I want to be ready for that day; I want to be ready for that day, With lamp trimmed and burning, For my Lord's returning; I want to be ready for that day. 2 But rich grace is offered, And strong help is proffered, That safe I may go on my way, The truth ever knowing, In grace ever growing; O, I may be ready for that day. Chorus: O, I may be ready for that day; Yes, I may be ready for that day, With lamp trimmed and burning, For my Lord's returning; O, I may be ready for that day. 3 That grace, I'll receive it, That word, I'll believe it, And walking by faith all the way, When Jesus shall call me, No fear shall appall me, For I shall be ready for that day. Chorus: O, I shall be ready for that day; Yes, I shall be ready for that day, With lamp trimmed and burning, For my Lord's returning; O, I shall be ready for that day. Languages: English Tune Title: [The great day is nearing]

He Knows It All

Author: Unknown Hymnal: SWR1897 #13 (1897) First Line: He knows the bitter, weary way Refrain First Line: He knows it all! Lyrics: 1 He knows the bitter, weary way, The endless striving day by day, The souls that weep, the souls that pray – He knows it all. Refrain: He knows it all! The bitter weary way! O souls that weep, O souls that pray, He know it all! 2 He knows how hard the fight hath been, The clouds that come our lives between, The wounds the world has never seen – He knows it all. [Refrain] 3 He knows, when, faint and worn, we sink, How deep the pain, how near the brink Of dark despair we pause and shrink – He knows it all. [Refrain] 4 He knows! oh, tho't so full of bliss! For tho' on earth our joys we miss, We still can bear it feeling this – He knows it all. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [He knows the bitter, weary way]

Mercy's Gates Are Open

Author: F. M. D. Hymnal: SWR1897 #14 (1897) First Line: You who long in sin have wandered Refrain First Line: Come, O come today Lyrics: 1 You who long in sin have wandered, From the Saviour's fold away, Come, for mercy's gates are open, Open wide for you today. Chorus: Come, O come today, Come, O come today' Come for mercy's gates are opne, Open wide for you today. 2 Far away in realms of glory, Angel voices chant the strain, Come, for mercy's gates are open, Earth repeats the glad refrain. [Chorus] 3 On the ear the tones are falling Like sweet music from above; Come, for mercy's gates are open, And accept a Father's love. [Chorus] 4 Wand'rer, list! 'tis Jesus calls you, Bids you turn to Him today; Come, for mercy's gates are open, Hear the Spirit sweetly say. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [You who long in sin have wandered]

Bardwell

Author: Anon. Hymnal: SWR1897 #15 (1897) First Line: O turn ye, O turn ye, for why will ye die Lyrics: 1 O, turn ye, O, turn ye, for why will ye die, When God in great mercy is coming so nigh? Now Jesus invites you, the Spirit says "Come!" And angels are waiting to welcome you home; And angels are waiting to welcome you home. 2 And now Christ is ready your souls to receive, O! how can you question, if you will believe? If sin is your burden, why will you not come? 'Tis you He bids welcome, He bids you you come home; 'Tis you He bids welcome, He bids you you come home. 3 How vain the delusion, that, while you delay, Your hearts may grow better by staying away; Come wretched, come starving, come just as you be, While streams of salvation are flowing so free; While streams of salvation are flowing so free. 4 Why will you be starving, and feeding on air? There's mercy in Jesus, enough and to spare; If still you are doubting, make trial and see, And prove that His mercy is boundless and free; And prove that His mercy is boundless and free. 5 Come, give us your hand, and the Saviour your heart, And starting for glory, we never shall part; O! how can e leave you? why will you not come? We'll journey together, and soon be at home; We'll journey together, and soon be at home. Languages: English Tune Title: [O turn ye, O turn ye, for why will ye die]

My Refuge

Author: Anon. Hymnal: SWR1897 #16 (1897) First Line: I always go to Jesus Refrain First Line: I always go Lyrics: 1 I always go to Jesus When troubled or distress'd, I always find a refuge Upon His loving breast; I tell Him all my trials, I tell Him all my grief, And while my lips are speaking He gives my heart relief. Chorus: I always go, I always go to Jesus When troubled or distress'd; I always find I always find a refuge Upon His loving breast. 2 When full of dread foreboding, And flowing o'er with tears, He calms away my sorrow And hushes all my fears; He comprehends my weakness. The peril I am in, And He supplies the armor I need to conquer sin. [Chorus] 3 When those are cold and faithless Who once were fond and true, With careless hearts forsaking The old friends for the new, I turn to Him whose friendship Knows neither change nor end; I always find in Jesus A never-failing friend. [Chorus] 4 I always go to Jesus, No matter when or where I seek His gracious presence, I'm sure to find Him there. In times of joy or sorrow, Whate'er my need may be, I always go to Jesus And Jesus comes to me. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [I always go to Jesus]

Growing In Grace

Author: E. D. Mund Hymnal: SWR1897 #17 (1897) First Line: Help me, Saviour, more each day Refrain First Line: Growing in grace ev'ry day Lyrics: 1 Help me Saviour, more each day, Gladly Thy sweet will obey; More and more Thy love display, Oh, help me grow in grace! Chorus: Growing in grace ev'ry day, Growing in grace ev'ry hour, Help me Saviour, Thou hast pow'r, To ever grow in grace. 2 Purer, holier I would be, From my sin completely free; Draw me, Saviour, nearer Thee, And help me grow in grace. [Chorus] 3 Out of dawning into light, Out of groping into sight, Out of weakness into might, Oh, help me grown in grace! [Chorus] 4 Pressing on to win the prize, Crown and throne before my eyes, Let my soul's ambition rise, And help me grow in grace. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Help me, Saviour, more each day]

I'm On My Journey Home

Author: Rev. Elisha A. Hoffman Hymnal: SWR1897 #18 (1897) First Line: My feet are weary, but I am going Refrain First Line: For I am going home, yes, I am going home Lyrics: 1 My feet are weary, but I am going To the fair palace of the king, To see His beauty and share His glory, AndHis eternal praises sing. Chorus: For I am going home, yes, I am going home, To yonder city, bright and fair, To see my Saviour dear, to see my Saviour dear. And live with Him forever there. 2 Oh, do not hinder me on my journey, For earth is not my dwelling-place! I'm going homeward to meet my Saviour, And see Him ever face to face. [Chorus] 3 A few more sorrows, a few more trials, A few more burdens here to bear, And I will enter the heav'nly portals, And rest in peace forever there. [Chorus] Scripture: Philippians 1:23 Languages: English Tune Title: [My feet are weary, but I am going]

Glory to Jesus, He Saves

Author: P. B. Hymnal: SWR1897 #19 (1897) First Line: Glory to Jesus, who died on the tree Refrain First Line: Glory! He saves, glory! He saves Lyrics: 1 Glory to Jesus who died on the tree, Paid the great price that my soul might be free; Now I can sing hallelujah to God, Glory! He saves, He saves. Chorus: Glory! He saves, glory! He saves, Saves a poor sinner like me; Glory! He saves, glory! He saves, Saves a poor sinner like me. 2 Once in my heart there was sin and despair, Now the dear Saviour himself dwelleth there, And from His presence comes peace to my soul, Glory! He saves, He saves. [Chorus] 3 Come then, ye weary, who long to be free, Come to the Saviour, He waiteth for thee, Then with the ransom'd this song you can sing, Glory! He saves, He saves. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Glory to Jesus, who died on the tree]

Sweet Hour, Dear Place

Author: F. A. B. Hymnal: SWR1897 #20 (1897) First Line: There is a place most dear to those Lyrics: 1 There is a place most dear to those Who thither oft repair; It is the blessed, hallowed spot, Where Christians meet for prayer. There is an hour so sweet, so blest, To those who gladly share The joys its precious moments yield, It is the hour of prayer. Refrain: Sweet hour, dear place, To those who mingle there; That blessed, precious, hallowed spot, Where Christians meet for prayer. 2 Their numbers may be few, indeed, If only two of three, They know their precious Lord to bless, Has promised there to be. They know they there shall find release From ev'ry earthly care, And sweetly too with god commune, In that blest hour of prayer. [Refrain] 3 The faithful ones new courage gain, And grace to do and bear; With strength renewed and hope made bright, They leave the place of prayer; And precious lessons, too, are learned, The Word is opened there; With profit great the moments pass, In song and praise and prayer. [Refrain] 4 O, may we all remember well This blessed, helpful hour; And know 'tis God's own time and place To give His children power; O, may we ne'er be absent found, But always early there, With joy to meet our blessed Lord, In that sweet hour of prayer. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [There is a place most dear to those]

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