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I'm not ashamed to own my Lord

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 677 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I'm not ashamed to own my Lord, Or to defend his cause, Maintain the honor of his Word, The glory of his cross. 2 Jesus, my God! I know his Name, His Name is all my trust; Nor will he put my soul to shame, Nor let my hope be lost. 3 Firm as his throne his promise stands, And he can well secure What I've committed to his hands Till the decisive hour. 4 Then will he own my worthless name Before his Father's face, And in the new Jerusalem Appoint my soul a place. Amen. Topics: Assurance; Christian Life Faith in Christ; Faith Confession of; Preservation of Christians; Witnessing Scripture: Romans 1:16 Used With Tune: AZMON

Weary of earth, and laden with my sin

Author: Samuel J. Stone Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 219 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Weary of earth, and laden with my sin, I look at heav'n and long to enter in; But there no evil thing may find a home; And yet I hear a voice that bids me "Come." 2 So vile I am, how dare I hope to stand In the pure glory of that holy land? Before the whiteness of that throne appear? Yet there are hands stretched out to draw me near. 3 The while I fain would tread the heav'nly way, Evil is ever with me day by day; Yet on mine ears the gracious tidings fall, "Repent, confess, thou shalt be loosed from all." 4 It is the voice of Jesus that I hear; His are the hands stretched out to draw me near, And his the blood that can for all atone And set me faultless there before the throne. 5 O great Absolver, grant my soul may wear The lowliest garb of penitence and prayer, That in the Father's courts my glorious dress May be the garment of thy righteousness. 6 Yea, thou wilt answer for me, righteous Lord; Thine all the merits, mine the great reward; Thine the sharp thorns, and mine the golden crown; Mine the life won, and thine the life laid down. Amen. Topics: Christ Atoning work of; Christian Life The Forgivness of Sins; Confession of Sin; Heaven Anticipated; Imputation, of Righteousness; Voice of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Used With Tune: LANGRAN

Stand up, stand up for Jesus

Author: George Duffield Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1,793 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high his royal banner, It must not suffer loss: From vict'ry unto vict'ry His army he shall lead, Till ev'ry foe is vanquished And Christ is Lord indeed. 2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The trumpet call obey; Forth to the mighty conflict In this his glorious day: Ye that are men now serve him Against unnumbered foes; Let courage rise with danger, And strength to strength oppose. 3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Stand in his strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you, Ye dare not trust your own: Put on the gospel armor, Each piece put on with pray'r; Where duty calls, or danger, Be never wanting there. 4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The strife will not be long; This day the noise of battle, The next the victor's song: To him that overcometh A crown of life shall be; He with the King of Glory Shall reign eternally. Amen. Topics: Christian Life The Christian Warfare; The Church Triumph of; Courage; Crown of Life; Schools and Colleges Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Used With Tune: WEBB

Stand up, my soul; shake off thy fears

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 373 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Stand up, my soul; shake off thy fears, And gird the gospel armor on; March to the gates of endless joy, Where thy great Captain Saviour's gone. 2 Hell and thy sins resist thy course; But hell and sin are vanquished foes: Thy Jesus nailed them to the cross, And sung the triumph when he rose. 3 Then let my soul march boldly on, Press forward to the heav'nly gate; There peace and joy eternal reign, And glitt'ring robes for conqu'rors wait. 4 There shall I wear a starry crown, And triumph in almighty grace; While all the armies of the skies Join in my glorious Leader's praise. Amen. Topics: Christian Life The Christian Warfare; Crown of Life; Cast Out Fear; Hell Scripture: Ephesians 6:13 Used With Tune: WALTHAM

Fight the good fight with all thy might

Author: John S. B. Monsell Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 484 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Fight the good fight With all thy might; Christ is thy Strength and Christ thy Right: Lay hold on life, and it shall be Thy joy and crown eternally. 2 Run the straight race Through God's good grace, Lift up thine eyes, and seek his face; Life with its way before us lies, Christ is the Path, and Christ the Prize. 3 Cast care aside; Upon thy Guide Lean, and his mercy will provide; Lean, and the trusting soul shall prove, Christ is its Life, and Christ its Love. 4 Faint not, nor fear, his arms are near; He changeth not, and thou art dear; Only believe, and thou shalt see That Christ is all in all to thee. Amen. Topics: Christ The Way, Truth, and Life; Christian Life The Christian Warfare; God Guide; The Christian Race; Trust in God Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 Used With Tune: MOZART

Saviour, thy dying love

Author: S. Dryden Phelps Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 558 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Saviour, thy dying love Thou gavest me, Nor should I aught withhold, Dear Lord, from thee: In love my soul would bow, My heart fulfil its vow, Some off'ring bring thee now, Something for thee. 2 O'er the blest mercy-seat, Pleading for me, Upward in faith I look, Jesus, to thee: Help me the cross to bear, Thy wondrous love declare, Some song to raise, or prayer, Something for thee. 3 Give me a faithful heart, Guided by thee, That each departing day Henceforth may see Some work of love begun, Some deed of kindness done, Some wand'rer sought and won, Something for thee. 4 All that I am and have— Thy gifts so free— Ever in joy or grief, My Lord, for thee; And when thy face I see, My ransomed soul shall be, Through all eternity, Offered to thee. Amen. Topics: Christ Priestly Intercessin of; Christian Life Thankfulness; Christian Service; Love For Christ or God; Stewardship Scripture: Romans 12:1 Used With Tune: SOMETHING FOR JESUS

Jesus, the very thought of thee

Author: Edward Caswall Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,026 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of thee With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter far thy face to see, And in thy presence rest. 2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the mem'ry find, A sweeter sound than thy blest Name, O Saviour of mankind. 3 O Hope of ev'ry contrite heart, O Joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind thou art! How good to those who seek! 4 But what to those who find? Ah, this Nor tongue nor pen can show: The love of Jesus, what it is None but his loved ones know. 5 Jesus, our only Joy be thou, As thou our Prize wilt be; Jesus, be thou our Glory now, And through eternity. Amen. Topics: Christ Love and Grace of; Christ Name of ; Christian Life Love for Christ; Joy; Post Communion Scripture: Ephesians 3:19 Used With Tune: ST. AGNES Text Sources: Anon., Latin, 11th century

Jesus, I my cross have taken

Author: Henry F. Lyte Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,305 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I my cross have taken, All to leave, and follow thee; Destitute, despised, forsaken, Thou from hence my all shalt be: Perish ev'ry fond ambition, All I've sought, or hoped, or known; Yet how rich is my condition, God and heav'n are still my own. 2 Man may trouble and distress me, 'Twill but drive me to thy breast; Life with trials hard may press me, Heav'n will bring me sweeter rest: O 'tis not in grief to harm me While thy love is left to me; O 'twere not in joy to charm me, Were that joy unmixed with thee. 3 Take, my soul, thy full salvation, Rise o'er sin and fear and care; Joy to find in ev'ry station Something still to do or bear; Think what Spirit dwells within thee, What a Father's smile is thine, What a Saviour died to win thee: Child of heav'n, shouldst thou repine? 4 Haste then on from grace to glory, Armed by faith, and winged by prayer; Heav'n's eternal day's before thee, God's own hand shall guide thee there. Soon shall close thy earthly mission; Swift shall pass thy pilgrim days; Hope soon change to glad fruition, Faith to sight, and prayer to praise. Amen. Topics: Christian Life Perseverance; Consecration; Forsaking the World; Life; Pilgrimage and Guidance; Sacrifice; Self-Denial Scripture: Mark 10:29-30 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

Your harps, ye trembling saints

Author: Augustus M. Toplady Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 355 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Your harps, ye trembling saints, Down from the willows take; Loud to the praise of love divine Bid ev'ry string awake. 2 Though in a foreign land, We are not far from home; And nearer to our house above We ev'ry moment come. 3 His grace will to the end Stronger and brighter shine; Nor present things, nor things to come, Shall quench the grace divine. 4 When we in darkness walk, Nor feel the heav'nly flame, Then is the time to trust our God, And rest upon his Name. 5 Soon shall our doubts and fears Subside at his control; His loving-kindness shall break through The midnight of the soul. 6 Blest is the man, O God, That stays himself on thee: Who wait for thy salvation, Lord, Shall thy salvation see. Amen. Topics: Christian Life Perseverance; Heaven Anticipated; Israel In Exile; Pilgrimage and Guidance; Submission; Travellers Scripture: Psalm 57:1 Used With Tune: ST. ETHELWALD

I'm but a stranger here

Author: Thomas R. Taylor Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 626 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I'm but a stranger here, Heav'n is my home; Earth is a desert drear, Heav'n is my home; Danger and sorrow stand Round me on ev'ry hand; Heav'n is my fatherland, Heav'n is my home. 2 What though the tempest rage, Heav'n is my home; Short is my pilgrimage, Heav'n is my home; And time's wild wintry blast Soon shall be over-past; I shall reach home at last, Heav'n is my home; 3 There, at my Saviour's side, Heav'n is my home; I shall be glorified, Heav'n is my home; There are the good and blest, Those I love most and best; And there I too shall rest, Heav'n is my home; 4 Therefore I murmur not, Heav'n is my home; Whate'er my earthly lot, Heav'n is my home; And I shall surely stand There at my Lord's right hand; Heav'n is my fatherland, Heav'n is my home. Amen. Topics: Christian Life The Resurrection and Life Everlasting; Contentment; Funerals; Heaven Anticipated; Life Scripture: Hebrews 11:13 Used With Tune: ST. EDMUND

Yes, Jesus loves me!

Author: Anna B. Warner Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 617 hymnals First Line: Jesus loves me, this I know Lyrics: 1 Jesus loves me, this I know, For the Bible tells me so; Little ones to him belong; They are weak, but he is strong. Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. 2 Jesus loves me, he who died Heaven's gate to open wide; He will wash away my sin, Let his little child come in. [Refrain] 3 Jesus loves me, loves me still, Though I'm very weak and ill; From his shining throne on high Comes to watch e where I lie. [Refrain] 4 Jesus loves me, he will stay Close beside me all the way; If I love him when I die He will take me home on high. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Christ Love and Grace of; Death Of Children; Holy Scriptures Scripture: Galatians 2:20 Used With Tune: JESUS LOVES ME

Come, ye thankful people, come

Author: Henry Alford Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 727 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest-home: All is safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied: Come to God's own temple, come, Raise the song of harvest-home. 2 All the world is God's own field, Fruit unto his praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown: First the blade, and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear: Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come, And shall take his harvest home; From his field shall in that day All offences purge away; Give his angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store In his garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come To thy final harvest-home; Gather thou thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin; There for ever purified, In thy presence to abide: Come, with all thine angels, come, Raise the glorious harvest-home. Amen. Topics: Funerals; Harvest and Thanksgiving; Harvest and Thanksgiving, Spirtual Scripture: Matthew 3:12 Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

Saved by Grace

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 206 hymnals First Line: Some day the silver cord will break Refrain First Line: And I shall see him face to face Lyrics: 1 Some day the silver cord will break, And I no more as now shall sing; But oh, the joy when I shall wake Within the palace of the King! Refrain: And I shall see him face to face, And tell the story - Saved by grace; And I shall see him face to face, And tell the story - Saved by grace. 2 Some day my earthly house will fall, I cannot tell how soon 'twill be; But this I know - my All in All Has now a place in heav'n for me. [Refrain] 3 Some day, when fades the golden sun Beneath the rosy-tinted west, My blessed Lord will say, "Well done!" And I shall enter into rest. [Refrain] 4. Some day: till then I'll watch and wait, My lamp all trimmed and burning bright, That when my Saviour opes the gate, My soul to him may take its flight. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Hymns for Informal Occasions; Life; Longing for Christ and God; Rest; Resurrection and Life Everlasting; Salvation by Grace Scripture: Revelation 22:4 Used With Tune: [Some day the silver cord will break]

What a Friend we have in Jesus

Author: Joseph Scriven Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,694 hymnals Lyrics: 2 What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Ev'rything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Ev'rything to God in prayer. 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged: Take it to the Lord in prayer! Can we find a friend so faithful, Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our ev'ry weakness— Take it to the Lord in prayer! 3 Are we weak and heavy laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Saviour, still our Refuge— Take it to the Lord in prayer! Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In his arms he'll take and shield thee, Thou wilt find a solace there. Amen. Topics: Burdens; Christ Friend; Christian Life Prayer; God Deliverer; Prayer Encouragement in; Trials Scripture: John 14:14 Used With Tune: WHAT A FRIEND

Blest the man that fears Jehovah

Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 24 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Blest the man that fears Jehovah, Walking ever in his ways, By thy toil thou shalt be prospered And be happy all thy days. 2 In thy wife thou shalt have gladness, She shall fill thy home with good, Happy in her loving service And the joys of motherhood. 3 Joyful children, sons and daughters, Shall about thy table meet, Olive plants, in strength and beauty, Full of hope and promise sweet. 4 Lo, on him that fears Jehovah Shall this blessedness attend, For Jehovah out of Zion Shall to thee his blessing send. 5 Thou shalt see God's kingdom prosper All thy days, till life shall cease, Thou shalt see thy children's children; On thy people, Lord, be peace. Amen. Topics: Christians Blessedness of; The Church Covenant People; Family Worship; Marriage and the Home; Prosperity Scripture: Psalm 128 Used With Tune: GALILEE Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912

My Anchor Holds

Author: W. C. Martin Appears in 124 hymnals First Line: Though the angry surges roll Refrain First Line: And it holds, my anchor holds Lyrics: 1 Though the angry surges roll On my tempest-driven soul, I am peaceful, for I know, Wildly tho' the winds may blow, I’ve an anchor safe and sure, That can evermore endure. Chorus: And it holds, my anchor holds; Blow your wildest, then, O gale, On my bark so small and frail; I shall never, never fail. For my anchor holds, my anchor holds. 2 Mighty tides about me sweep, Perils lurk within the deep, Angry clouds o’ershade the sky, And the tempest rises high; Still I stand the tempest’s shock, For my anchor grips the Rock. [Refrain] 3 I can feel the anchor fast As I meet each sudden blast, And the cable, though unseen, Bears the heavy strain between, Through the storm I safely ride, Till the turning of the tide. 4 Troubles almost whelm the soul; Griefs like billows o’er me roll; Tempters seek to lure astray, Storms obscure the light of day, But in Christ I can be bold, I’ve an anchor that shall hold. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Hymns for Informal Occasions; Preservation of Christians; Tribulation and Suffering Scripture: Hebrews 6:19 Used With Tune: [Though the angry surges roll]

Jesus! what a Friend for sinners!

Author: J. Wilbur Chapman Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 79 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus! what a Friend for sinners! Jesus! Lover of my soul; Friends may fail me, foes assail me, He, my Saviour, makes me whole. Refrain: Hallelujah! what a Saviour! Hallelujah, what a Friend! Saving, helping, keeping, loving, He is with me to the end. 2 Jesus! what a strength in weakness! Let me hide myself in him; Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing, He, my strength, my vict'ry wins. [Refrain] 3 Jesus! what a help in sorrow! While the billows o'er me roll, Even when my heart is breaking, He, my comfort, helps my soul. [Refrain] 4 Jesus! what a guide and keeper! While the tempest still is high, Storms about me, night o'ertakes me, He, my pilot, hears my cry. [Refrain] 5 Jesus! I do now receive him, More than all in him I find, He hath granted me forgiveness, I am his, and he is mine. [Refrain] Topics: Christ Comforter; Christ Friend; Christ Praise of; Christ Refuge; Christian Life Faith in Christ Scripture: Matthew 11:19 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

My song for ever shall record

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My song for ever shall record The tender mercies of the Lord; Thy faithfulness will I proclaim, And every age shall know thy Name. 2 I sing of mercies that endure, For ever builded firm and sure, Of faithfulness that never dies, Established changeless in the skies. 3 Behold God's truth and grace displayed, For he has faithful cov'nant made, And he has sworn that David's Son Shall ever sit upon his throne. 4 For him my mercy shall endure, My cov'nant made with him is sure; His throne and race I will maintain For ever, while the heav'ns remain. 5 Blessed be the Lord for evermore, Whose promise stands from days of yore. His word is faithful now as then; Blessed be his Name, Amen, Amen. Amen. Topics: Christ Kingdom of; Covenant of Grace; God Faithfuless of; God Mercies of Scripture: Psalm 89:1-4 Used With Tune: MARYTON Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912

God is our Refuge and our Strength

Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 22 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God is our Refuge and our Strength, Our ever present aid, And, therefore, though the earth remove, We will not be afraid; Though hills amidst the seas be cast, Though foaming waters roar, Yea, though the mighty billows shake The mountains on the shore. 2 A river flows whose streams make glad The city of our God, The holy place wherein the Lord Most high has his abode; Since God is in the midst of her, Unmoved her walls shall stand, For God will be her early help, When trouble is at hand. 3 The nations raged, the kingdoms moved, But when his voice was heard The troubled earth was stilled to peace Before his mighty word. The Lord of Hosts is on our side, Our safety to secure, The God of Jacob is for us A refuge strong and sure. 4 O come, behold what wondrous works Jehovah's hand has wrought; Come, see what desolation great He on the earth has brought. To utmost ends of all the earth He causes war to cease; The weapons of the strong destroyed, He makes abiding peace. 5 Be still and know that I am God, O'er all exalted high; The subject nations of the earth My Name shall magnify. The Lord of Hosts is on our side, Our safety to secure, The God of Jacob is for us A refuge strong and sure. Amen. Topics: The Church Beauty and Glory of; The Church Covenant People; The Church Dedication of; God Divine Perfections of; God Glory of; God Omnipotence of; God Power of; God Refuge; Mystery of God's Ways; Post Communion; Seeking Christ of God Seeking Man; Trust in God Scripture: Psalm 46 Used With Tune: MATERNA Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912

Conquering Now and Still to Conquer

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Appears in 112 hymnals Refrain First Line: Not to the strong is the battle Lyrics: 1 Conquering now and still to conquer, Rideth a King in his might, Leading the host of all the faithful Into the midst of the fight; See them with courage advancing, Clad in their brilliant array, Shouting the name of their Leader, Hear them exultingly say: Refrain: Not to the strong is the battle, Not to the swift is the race, Yet to the true and the faithful Vict’ry is promised through grace. 2 Conquering now and still to conquer, Who is this wonderful King? Whence are the armies which He leadeth, While of His glory they sing? He is our Lord and Redeemer, Saviour and Monarch divine; They are the stars that forever Bright in His kingdom shall shine. [Refrain] 3 Conquering now and still to conquer, Jesus, thou Ruler of all, Thrones and their scepters all shall perish, Crowns and their splendor shall fall; Yet shall the armies Thou leadest, Faithful and true to the last, Find in thy mansions eternal Rest, when their warfare is past. [Refrain] Topics: Christ Conqueror; Christ Kingly Office of; Christian warfare; Christians Triumph of; Courage; Hymns for Informal Occasions; Rest Scripture: Revelation 6:2 Used With Tune: [Conquering now and still to conquer]

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