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Rouse then, soldiers! rally round the banner!

Author: W. F. S. Appears in 256 hymnals Topics: Bible Songs Temperance Songs First Line: Sound the battle cry Lyrics: 1 Sound the battle cry, See! the foe is nigh; Raise the standard high For the Lord; Gird your armor on, Stand firm, ev'ry one, Rest your cause upon His holy word. Chorus: Rouse, then soldiers! rally round the banner! Ready, steady, pass the word along; Onward, forward, shout aloud Hosanna! Christ is Captain of the mighty throng. 2 Strong to meet the foe, Marching on we go, While our cause we know Must prevail; Shield and banner bright, Gleaming in the light, Battling for the right, We ne'er can fail. [Chorus] 3 O thou God of all, Hear us when we call, Help us, one and all, By thy grace; When the battle's done, And the vict'ry won, May we wear the crown Before thy face. [Chorus] Scripture: Romans 8:31 Used With Tune: SOUND THE BATTLE CRY

Dare to be a Daniel

Author: P. P. B. Appears in 137 hymnals Topics: Bible Songs Temperance Songs First Line: Standing by a purpose true Lyrics: 1 Standing by a purpose true, Heeding God's command, Honor them, the faithful few, All hail to Daniel's band! Chorus: Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known! 2 Many mighty men are lost, Daring not to stand, Who for God had been a host By joining Daniel's band! [Chorus] 3 Many giants great and tall, Stalking thro' the land, Headlong to the earth would fall If met by Daniel's band! [Chorus] 4 Hold the temp'rance banner high! On to vict'ry grand! Satan and his host defy, And shout for Daniel's band! [Chorus] Scripture: Daniel 1:8 Used With Tune: DARE TO BE A DANIEL

Ask the Saviour to help you

Author: H. R. Palmer Appears in 735 hymnals Topics: Bible Songs Temperance Songs First Line: Yield not to temptation Lyrics: 1 Yield not to temptation, For yielding is sin, Each vict'ry will help you Some other to win; Fight manfully onward, Dark passions subdue, Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. Chorus: Ask the Saviour to help you, Comfort, strengthen, and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. 2 Shun evil companions, Bad language disdain, God's name hold in rev'rence, Nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, Kindhearted and true, Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. [Chorus] 3 To him that o'ercometh God giveth a crown, Through faith we shall conquer, Though often cast down; He who is our Saviour, Our strength will renew, Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. [Chorus] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Used With Tune: YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

Conditions of Approach to God

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 39 hymnals Topics: Temperance Songs First Line: The earth and the fullness with which it is stored Lyrics: 1 The earth and the fullness with which it is stored, The world and its dwellers belong to the Lord; For He on the seas its foundations has laid, And firm on the waters its pillars has stayed, And firm on the waters its pillars has stayed. 2 What man shall the hill of Jehovah ascend, And who in the place of His presence attend? The man of pure heart, and of hands without stain, Who swears not to falsehood nor loves what is vain, Who swears not to falsehood nor loves what is vain. 3 That man ever blest of Jehovah shall live. The God of salvation shall righteousness give; For this is the people, yea, this is the race, The Israel true that are seeking His face, The Israel true that are seeking His face. Scripture: Psalm 24 Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES

The Enthroned Christ

Appears in 23 hymnals Topics: Temperance Songs First Line: Christ shall have dominion Refrain First Line: Christ shall have dominion Lyrics: 1 Christ shall have dominion Over land and sea, Earth's remotest regions Shall His empire be; They that wilds inhabit Shall their worship bring; Kings shall render tribute, Nations serve our King. Chorus: Christ shall have dominion Over land and sea, Earth's remotest regions Shall His empire be. 2 When the needy seek Him, He will mercy show; Yea, the weak and helpless Shall His pity know. He will surely save them From oppression's might, For their lives are precious In His holy sight. [Chorus] 3 Ever and forever Shall His name endure; Long as suns continue It shall stand secure; And in him forever All men shall be blest, And all nations hail Him King of kings confessed. [Chorus] 4 Unto God Almighty Joyful Zion sings; He alone is glorious, Doing wondrous things. Evermore, ye people, Bless His glorious name, His eternal glory Thro' the earth proclaim. [Chorus] Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Joyful Worship

Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: Temperance Songs First Line: It is good to sing Thy praises Lyrics: 1 It is good to sing Thy praises And to thank Thee, O Most High, Showing forth Thy loving-kindness When the morning lights the sky. It is good when night is falling Of Thy faithfulness to tell, While with sweet, melodious praises Songs of adoration swell. 2 Thou hast filled my heart with gladness Thro' the works Thy hands have wrought; Thou hast made my life victorious; Great Thy works and deep Thy thought. Thou, O Lord, on high exalted, Reignest evermore in might; All Thy enemies shall perish, Sin be banished from Thy sight. 3 But the good shall live before Thee, Planted in Thy dwelling-place, Fruitful trees and ever verdant, Nourished by Thy boundless grace. In His goodness to the righteous God His righteousness displays; God my rock, my strength and refuge, Just and true are all His ways. Scripture: Psalm 92 Used With Tune: ELLESDIE

The Blessings of Immanuel's Reign

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Temperance Songs First Line: O God, be Thy Anointed Son Lyrics: 1 O God, be Thy Anointed Son With truth and righteousness endowed, That justice may on earth be done, The meek protected from the proud. 2 Then over mountain side and plain Shall peace spring forth from righteousness; The poor man's cause will He maintain, And save the week, that none oppress. 3 Then shall Thy fear on earth be known Long as the sun and moon shall shine; While endless generations run Kingdom and glory shall be Thine. 4 Like copious rain in time of dearth, So shall His gracious coming be; As gentle show'rs that cheer the earth, So He shall bring prosperity. 5 The just shall flourish in His day, And evermore shall peace extend; From sea to sea shall be His sway, And to the earth's remotest end. 6 The desert lands to Him shall bow, And all the islands of the sea, And kings with gifts shall pay their vow, His enemies shall bend the knee. 7 In great compassion for the weak He ever will maintain their right, Will help the poor and save the meek; Their lives are precious in His sight. Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: HURSLEY

The Universal King

Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Temperance Songs First Line: Sing to the Lord, sing His praise all ye people Lyrics: 1 Sing to the Lord, sing His praise, all you peoples, New be your song as new honors ye pay. Sing of His majesty, bless Him forever, Show His salvation from day to day. 2 Tell of His wondrous works, tell of His glory Till through the nations His Name is revered; Praise and exalt Him, for He is almighty, God over all, let the Lord be feared. 3 Vain are the heathen gods, idols and helpless; God made the heav'ns, and His glory they tell; Honor and majesty shine out before Him, Beauty and strength in His temple dwell. 4 Give unto God Most High glory and honor, Come with your off'rings and humbly draw near; In holy beauty now worship Jehovah, Tremble before Him with godly fear. 5 Make all the nations know God reigns forever; Earth is established as He did decree; Righteous and just is the King of the nations, Judging the peoples with equity. 6 Let heav'n and earth be glad; waves of the ocean, Forest and field, exultation express; For God is coming, the Judge of the nations, Coming to judge in His righteousness. Scripture: Psalm 96 Used With Tune: WESLEY

Divine Sovereignty

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: Temperance Songs First Line: Jehovah reigns; let earth be glad Lyrics: 1 Jehovah reigns; let earth be glad, And all the isles their joy make known; With clouds and darkness He is clad, On truth and justice rests His throne. 2 Consuming fire destroys His foes, Around the world His lightnings blaze; The trembling earth His presence knows, The mountains melt before His gaze. 3 The heav'ns His righteousness proclaim, Thro' earth His glory shines abroad; From idol worship turn with shame And bow before the living God. 4 Thy church rejoices to behold Thy judgments in the earth, O Lord; Thy glory to the world unfold, Supreme o'er all be Thou adored. 5 All ye that truly love the Lord, Hate sin, for He is just and pure; To saints His help He will accord And keep them in His love secure. 6 For good men light and joy are sown To bless them in the harvest-time; Ye saints, your joy in God make known And ever praise His Name sublime. Scripture: Psalm 97 Used With Tune: ELY

The Victories of Jesus Christ

Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Temperance Songs First Line: Sing a new song to Jehovah Lyrics: 1 Sing a new song to Jehovah For the wonders He hath wrought; His right hand and arm most holy Triumph in His cause have brought. In His love and tender mercy he hath made salvation known, In the sight of ev'ry nation He His righteousness hath shown. 2 Truth and mercy tow'rd His people He hath ever kept in mind, And His full and free salvation He hath shown to all mankind. Sing, O earth, sing to Jehovah, Praises to Jehovah sing; With the swelling notes of music Shout before the Lord, the King. 3 Seas with all your fullness thunder, All earth's peoples now rejoice; Floods and hills in praise uniting To the Lord lift up your voice. For, behold, Jehovah cometh, Robed in justice and in might; He alone will judge the nations, And His judgment shall be right. Scripture: Psalm 98 Used With Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN

Prayerful Desire

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Temperance Songs First Line: O Lord, make haste to hear my cry Lyrics: 1 O Lord, make haste to hear my cry, To Thee I call, on Thee rely. Incline to me a gracious ear, And when I call, in mercy hear. 2 When in the morning unto Thee I lift my voice and bring my plea, Then let my prayer as incense rise To God enthroned above the skies. 3 When unto Thee I look and pray With lifted hands at close of day, Then as the evening sacrifice Let my request accepted rise. 4 Guard Thou my thoughts, I Thee implore, And of my lips O keep Thou the door; Nor leave my sinful heart to stray Where evil footsteps lead the way. 5 O righteous God, Thy chastisement, Though sent thro' foes, in love is sent; Though grievous it will profit me, A healing ointment it shall be. 6 While wickedness my foes devise, To Thee my constant prayer shall rise; When their injustice is o'erthrown Mu gentleness shall still be shown. 7 Brought nigh to death and sore distressed, O Lord, my God, in Thee I rest; Forsake me not, I look to Thee, Let me Thy great salvation see. 8 Themselves entangled in their snare, Their own defeat my foes prepare; O keep me, Lord, for let me fall, Protect and lead me safe through all. Scripture: Psalm 141 Used With Tune: HESPERUS

Prayer for Protection

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Temperance Songs First Line: Hear, Lord, the voice of my complaint Lyrics: 1 Hear Lord, the voice of my complaint, Preserve my life from fear, Hide me from plotting enemies And evil crowding near. The workers of iniquity Their deadly shafts prepare; They aim at me their treach'rous words; O save me from their snare. 2 The wicked in their base designs Grow arrogant and bold; Conspiring secretly they think That God will not behold; They search out more iniquity, Their tho'ts and plans are deep, But God will smite, for He is near His saints to guard and keep. 3 The wicked, by their sins o'ercome, Shall soon be bro't to shame; The hand of God shall yet appear, And all shall fear His Name. The just shall triumph in the Lord, Their trust shall be secure, And endless glory then shall crown The upright and the pure. Scripture: Psalm 64 Used With Tune: MONORA

Complaint Against the Wicked

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Temperance Songs First Line: Why standest Thou afar, O Lord Lyrics: 1 Why standest Thou afar, O Lord, Why art Thou hid in trouble's hour? The wicked persecute the poor In haughty pride and reckless pow'r. 2 Let their devices work their fall, For in their shame is all their pride; And while they seek unrighteous gain The Lord of justice is defied. 3 The wicked thinks, in foolish pride, There is no God Who will repay; He has no fear of God or man Because God's judgments long delay. 4 Unmoved by fear of coming doom, On fraud and wickedness intent, With craft he lurks and waits to catch The helpless and the innocent. 5 A lion crouching for his prey, He waits the poor to overthrow; He thinks that God remembers not, Or hides His face and will not know. 6 Arise, O Lord, lift up Thy hand, O God, protect the poor and meek; Why should the proud Thy justice doubt, And words of bold defiance speak? 7 O Lord, Thou wilt indeed requite, The sin and sorrow Thou dost see; The helpless and the fatherless Commit themselves, O Lord, to Thee. 8 Break Thou the pow'r of wicked men And let their works no longer stand; The Lord is King for evermore, Who drove the nations from His land. 9 Lord, Thou hast heard the lowly prayer, The fainting heart Thou wilt restore, The helpless cause Thou wilt maintain, That mortal man may boast no more. Scripture: Psalm 10 Used With Tune: BRIGGS

Ring it out! ring it out!

Author: E. P. Hakes Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Bible Songs Temperance Songs First Line: Ring it out! ring it out on ev'ry hand Lyrics: 1 Ring it out! ring it out on ev'ry hand, Reformation has begun. Ring it out! ring it out through all the land; Victory is almost won. 'Tis war to the death with wine and beer, With ale and gin and whiskey too; Then join in our union, never fear, Be earnest, faithful, firm, and true. Chorus: Ring it out! ring it out! Let the reign of peace begin! Ring it out with a shout! Temperance is bound to win! 2 Ring the bells in the East and in the West; Reformation has begun. All unite in the war cry do your best; Let the work be grandly done. Then raise up the standard, swell the song, And press the foe on ev'ry field, Till justice shall triumph over wrong, Be earnest, faithful, firm, and true. [Chorus] 3 Ring it out! ring it out in ev'ry home; Reformation has begun. Let the young hear the call, let old age come, Ev'ry heart should join as one. Then labor at morn and work at noon, Nor rest when ev'ning shadows fall; For victory grand shall crown us soon, And truth and right shall reign o'er all. [Chorus] Scripture: Isaiah 58:1 Used With Tune: RING IT OUT

Rally All for Temp'rance

Author: T. C. N. Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Children's Songs; Temperance First Line: Holding up the temp'rance banner Used With Tune: [Holding up the temp'rance banner]

Wickedness and Retribution

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Temperance Songs First Line: Do ye, O men, speak righteousness Lyrics: 1 Do ye, O men, speak righteousness And upright judgment mete? Nay, in your hearts is wickedness, And in you hands deceit. 2 The wicked, from their earliest days, in sin are gone astray, With froward heart, in foolish pride, From wisdom turned away. 3 The God of vengeance will destroy The wicked from His sight; The Lord will bring to nought their pow'r, And scatter all their might. 4 The good shall triumph and rejoice, And this shall be confessed; On earth the God of justice reigns, And righteousness is blessed. Scripture: Psalm 58 Used With Tune: SWANWICK

Exultant Praise

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Temperance Songs First Line: Praise ye the Lord among His saints Lyrics: 1 Praise ye the Lord among His saints, New songs of gladness sing; Let Zion's children praise and bless Their Maker and their King, Their Maker and their King. 2 Yea, let them praise His blessed name With all abounding joy, The sounding timbrel and the harp In songs of praise employ, In songs of praise employ. 3 the Lord takes pleasure in His satins, he is His people's strength, And He will glorify the meek With victory at length, With victory at length. 4 Ye saints, by day and night rejoice, Exult and joyful stand, Jehovah's praises in your mouth, His sword within your hand, His sword within your hand. 5 This is the glorious judgment giv'n: His saints shall rule the earth; Then bless the Lord, His glory tell, And celebrate His worth, And celebrate His worth. Scripture: Psalm 149 Used With Tune: CHRISTMAS

Yes, sleeping on guard

Author: Arthur W. French Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Bible Songs Temperance Songs First Line: Out from the campfire's red glowing Lyrics: 1 Out from the campfire's red glowing, Cheerfully shedding its light, On to the pickets we're going, For the long watches of night; Let us be careful that slumber Press not our eyelids too hard, Surely not one of our number Must be found, sleeping on guard. Chorus: Yes, sleeping on guard, Sleeping on guard, No! surely not one of our number Must be found sleeping on guard. 2 Yonder Rum's camp lights are burning; Hark to the revelry there! Waiting the conflict returning, Scouts are abroad ev'rywhere; We must be watchful and ready, See ev'ry entrance is barred, Keeping our heads cool and steady; All is lost, sleeping on guard. [Chorus] 3 Our aim is vigilance ever, We can allow no defeat; True hearted soldiers will never Join in the coward's retreat; Wary and watchful be keeping, Tho' the task be o'er so hard, Knowing what dangers come creeping, When we are sleeping on guard. [Chorus] Used With Tune: SLEEPING ON GUARD

The Duty of Praise

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Temperance Songs First Line: How good it is to thank the Lord Lyrics: 1 How good it is to thank the Lord, And praise to Thee, Most High, accord, To show Thy love with morning light, And tell Thy faithfulness each night; Yea, good it is Thy praise to sing, And all our sweetest music bring. 2 O Lord, with joy my heart expands Before the wonders of Thy hands; Great works, Jehovah, Thou hast wrought, Exceeding deep Thy ev'ry thought; A foolish man knows not their worth, Nor he whose mind is of the earth. 3 When as the grass the wicked grow, When sinners flourish here below, Then is there endless ruin nigh, But Thou, O Lord, art throned on high; Thy foes shall fall before Thy might, The wicked shall be put to flight. 4 Thou, Lord, hast high exalted me With royal strength and dignity; With Thy anointing I am blest, Thy grace and favor on me rest; I thus exult o'er all my foes, O'er all that would my cause oppose. 5 The righteous man shall flourish well, And in the house of God shall dwell; He shall be like a goodly tree, And all his life shall fruitful be; For righteous is the Lord and just, He is my Rock, in Him I trust. Scripture: Psalm 92 Used With Tune: CHRISTINE

Launch the life-boat! launch the life-boat!

Author: F. E. B. Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Bible Songs Temperance Songs First Line: Launch the life-boat! see; the ship is stranding! Lyrics: 1 Launch the life-boat! see; the ship is stranding! There are loved ones you may save: Launch the life-boat from the gospel landing! The storm is on the wave. Chorus: Launch the life-boat! launch the life-boat! Tho' the surges roar; Launch the life-boat! launch the life-boat From the gospel shore! Wrecks of manhood on the rocks of evil, Wrecks of youth upon the shoals: Quickly launch the blessed gospel life-boat, And gather in the souls. 2 Oft beneath youth's mild and sunny waters Hidden shoals of danger lie; Where's the pilot for our sons and daughters, To guide them safely by! [Chorus] 3 Oft upon life's dark and stormy ocean Sturdy manhood's bark is tossed; Where's the faith that stills the wild commotion Before a soul is lost! [Chorus] 4 O for hearts to love as did the Master Those who sadly fail in life! O for willing hands that labor faster The fiercer grows the strife! [Chorus] Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18-20 Used With Tune: LAUNCH THE LIFE-BOAT!

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