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Nearer, my God to Thee

Author: Mrs. Sarah Flower Adams, 1805-1848 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #447a (1917) Person Name: Mrs. Sarah Flower Adams, 1805-1848 First Line: Nearer, my God, to Thee Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee; E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 2 Though, like the wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone; Yet, in my dreams, I'd be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 3 There let the way appear Steps unto heaven; All that Thou sendest me In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 4 Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 5 Or if on joyful wing Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upwards I fly; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. Topics: Aspiration After God; Bethel; The Christian Life Aspiration and Prayer; Nearness of God To God ; Longing For God; Grief; Responsibility Languages: English Tune Title: HORBURY

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Author: Mrs. Sarah Flower Adams, 1805-1848 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #447b (1917) Person Name: Mrs. Sarah Flower Adams, 1805-1848 Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee; E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 2 Though, like the wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone; Yet, in my dreams, I'd be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 3 There let the way appear Steps unto heaven; All that Thou sendest me In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 4 Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 5 Or if on joyful wing Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upwards I fly; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. Topics: Aspiration After God; Bethel; The Christian Life Aspiration and Prayer; Nearness of God To God ; Longing For God; Grief; Responsibility Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY

O'er the trackless ocean guided

Author: W. H. Adams, 1864- Hymnal: MHTB1917 #655 (1917) Person Name: W. H. Adams, 1864- Lyrics: 1 O'er the trackless ocean guided By Thy hand our fathers came; They, O Lord, in Thee confided, Loved Thy day, revered Thy name; Nor would we, their faith despising, False to their devotion be, But, on wings of prayer arising, Lift our contrite hearts to Thee. 2 In the new land, wild and lonely, Rude the homes which they upraised, There they sought unto Thee only, There Thy love and mercy praised; In our fairer habitations, May their zeal in us increase, While Thy gracious consolations Prove our everlasting peace. 3 Where, in wilderness extending, Every creature had his lair, Now behold us humbly bending In this holy place of prayer; Let the world transformed around us Witness be of change within Joy divine that God hath found us, Healed the deadly wounds of sin. 4 Destined for their fathers' places, Age on age until the end, Keep, O keep, our children's faces Turned to Thee, our changeless Friend; And may all who boon of heaven Now or evermore shall crave, Know on earth Thy blessing given, Glory find beyond the grave. Topics: Pioneers' Hymn; Pioneers' Hymn; Seasons and Occasions Languages: English Tune Title: DEERHURST

When all Thy mercies, O my God

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #5 (1917) Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Lyrics: 1. When all Thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. 2. Unnumbered comforts on my soul Thy tender care bestowed, Before my infant heart conceived From whom those comforts flowed. 3. When in the slippery paths of youth With heedless steps I ran, Thine arm, unseen, conveyed me safe, And led me up to man. 4. Through hidden dangers, toils, and deaths, It gently cleared my way; And through the pleasing snares of vice, More to be feared than they. 5. Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue; And after death, in distant worlds, The pleasing theme renew. 6. Through all eternity, to Thee A grateful song I'll raise; But O, eternity's too short To utter all Thy praise! Topics: The Godhead Adoration and Praise; Guidance Acknowledged; Providence; Thanksgiving For Life's Mercies; Song Of Praise; Praise For Deliverance; Mercies of God; Protection, Divine Languages: English Tune Title: AZMON

The spacious firmament on high

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #176a (1917) Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high, With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim. The unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator's power display; And publishes to every land The work of an almighty hand. 2 Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale; And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth: Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. 3 What though, in solemn silence, all Move round this dark terrestrial ball; What though no real voice or sound Amidst their radiant orbs be found; In reasons' ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, For ever singing, as they shine, "The hand that made us is divine." Topics: The Godhead Creation and Providence; Works of God ; Nature, God revealed in ; God In Creation; God Works of; Starry Heavens; Sun, the Languages: English Tune Title: CANTATE DOMINO

The spacious firmament on high

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #176b (1917) Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high, With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim. The unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator's power display; And publishes to every land The work of an almighty hand. 2 Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale; And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth: Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. 3 What though, in solemn silence, all Move round this dark terrestrial ball; What though no real voice or sound Amidst their radiant orbs be found; In reasons' ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, For ever singing, as they shine, "The hand that made us is divine." Topics: The Godhead Creation and Providence; Works of God ; Nature, God revealed in ; God In Creation; God Works of; Starry Heavens; Sun, the Languages: English Tune Title: ST. SERF

Hail the glorious Golden City

Author: Felix Adler, 1851- Hymnal: MHTB1917 #408 (1917) Person Name: Felix Adler, 1851- Lyrics: 1 Hail the glorious Golden City, Pictured by the seers of old! Everlasting light shines o'er it, Wondrous tales of it are told: Only righteous men and women Dwell within its gleaming wall; Wrong is banished from its borders, Justice reigns supreme o'er all. 2 We are builders of that city; All our joys and all our groans Help to rear its shining ramparts; All our lives are living stones: Whether humble or exalted, All are called to task divine; All must aid alike to carry Forward one sublime design. 3 And the work that we have builded, Oft with bleeding hands and tears, And in error and in anguish, Will not perish with our years: It will last and shine transfigured In the final reign of Right, It will merge into the splendours Of the City of the Light. Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service Languages: English Tune Title: AUSTRIA

There is a green hill far away

Author: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #61a (1917) Person Name: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Lyrics: 1 There is a green hill far away, Without a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified, Who died to save us all. 2 We may not know, we cannot tell What pains He had to bear; But we believe it was for us He hung and suffered there. 3 He died that we might be forgiven, He died to make us good, That we might go at last to heaven, Saved by His precious blood. 4 There was no other good enough To pay the price of sin; He only could unlock the gate Of heaven, and let us in. 5 Oh, dearly, dearly has He loved! And we must love Him too; And trust in His redeeming blood, And try His works to do. Topics: Christ Cross of; The Godhead The Son; Substitute, Christ our Languages: English Tune Title: HORSLEY

Oh, dearly, dearly, has He loved!

Author: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #61b (1917) Person Name: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 First Line: There is a green hill far away Lyrics: 1 There is a green hill far away, Without a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified, Who died to save us all. Refrain: Oh, dearly, dearly has He loved! And we must love Him too; And trust in His redeeming blood, And try His works to do. 2 We may not know, we cannot tell What pains He had to bear; But we believe it was for us He hung and suffered there. [Refrain] 3 He died that we might be forgiven, He died to make us good, That we might go at last to heaven, Saved by His precious blood. [Refrain] 4 There was no other good enough To pay the price of sin; He only could unlock the gate Of heaven, and let us in. [Refrain] Topics: Christ Cross of; The Godhead The Son; Substitute, Christ our Languages: English Tune Title: STEBBINS

Jesus calls us: o'er the tumult

Author: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #337 (1917) Person Name: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us: o'er the tumult Of our life's wild, restless sea, Day by day His sweet voice soundeth, Saying, "Christian, follow Me." 2 As of old Apostles heard it By the Galilean lake, Turned from home, and toil, and kindred, Leaving all for His dear sake. 3 Jesus calls us from the worship Of the vain world's golden store, From each idol that would keep us, Saying, "Christian, love Me more!" 4 In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still He calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love Me more than these!" 5 Jesus calls us: by Thy mercies, Saviour, may we hear Thy call, Give our hearts to Thy obedience, Service and love Thee best of all. Topics: Jesus (See also Christ) Calling; Jesus (See also Christ) Calling; The Church and the Kingdom of God Evangelism Languages: English Tune Title: GALILEE

We are but little children weak

Author: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #589 (1917) Person Name: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Lyrics: 1 We are but little children weak, Nor born in any high estate; What can we do for Jesus' sake, Who is so high, and good, and great! 2 When deep within our swelling heart The thoughts of pride and anger rise, When bitter words are on our tongues, And tears of passion in our eyes 3 Then we may stay the angry blow, Then we may check the hasty word, Give gentle answers back again, And fight a battle for our Lord. 4 With smiles of peace and looks of love Light in our dwellings we may make, Bid kind good humour brighten there, And still do all for Jesus' sake. 5 There's not a child so small and weak But has his little cross to take, His little work of love and praise That he may do for Jesus' sake. Topics: Children Dependence upon Christ; Children Religion of; For the Young; Religion Children's Languages: English Tune Title: ALSTONE

Once in royal David's city

Author: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #608 (1917) Person Name: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle-shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for His bed; Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little Child. 2 And through all His wondrous childhood, He would honour and obey, Love and watch the lowly mother In whose gentle arms He lay: Christian children all should be Mild, obedient, good as He. 3 For He is our childhood's pattern, Day by day like us He grew, He was little, weak and helpless, Tears and smile, like us He knew; And He feeleth for our sadness, And He shareth in our gladness. 4 Not in that poor lowly stable, With the oxen standing by, We shall see Him; but in heaven, Set at God's right hand on high; When like stars His children crowned All in white shall wait around. Topics: Jesus (See also Christ) Child, the; Jesus (See also Christ) Child, the; Bethlehem Christ born in; Christmas Hymns; For the Young Languages: English Tune Title: IRBY

Speak thou the truth: let others fence

Author: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #353 (1917) Person Name: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Lyrics: 1 Speak thou the truth: let others fence, And trim their words for pay; In pleasant sunshine of pretence Let others bask their day. 2 Show thou thy light: if conscience gleam, Set not thy bushel down; The smallest spark may send his beam O'er hamlet, tower, and town. 3 Hold on, hold on thou hast the rock; The foes are on the sand: The first world-tempest's ruthless shock Scatters their shifting strand; 4 While each wild gust the mist shall clear We now see darkly through, And justified at last appear The true, in Him that's true. Topics: Loyalty To Truth; Sincerity In speech and action; Loyalty To Truth; Sincerity In speech and action; Conscience Clear; Truth, the; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; Harvest Spiritual; Social Righteousness; Righteousness Social Languages: English Tune Title: FAITH

"Forward!" be our watchword

Author: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #383 (1917) Person Name: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Lyrics: 1 "Forward!" be our watchword, Steps and voices joined; Seek the things before us, Not a look behind; Burns the fiery pillar At our army's head; Who shall dream of shrinking, By our Captain led? Forward through the desert, Through the toil and fight; Jordan flows before us, Zion beams with light. 2 Forward, flock of Jesus, Salt of all the earth, Till each yearning purpose Spring to glorious birth: Sick, they ask for healing, Blind, they grope for day; Pour upon the nations Wisdom's loving ray. Forward, out of error, Leave behind the night; Forward through the darkness, Forward into light! 3 Far o'er yon horizon Rise the city towers, Where our God abideth; That fair home is ours: Flash the streets with jasper, Shine the gates with gold; Flows the gladdening river Shedding joys untold; Thither, onward thither In the Spirit's might; Pilgrims to your country, Forward into light! 4 To the Eternal Father Loudest anthems raise: To the Son and Spirit Echo songs of praise; To the Lord of Glory, Blessed Three in One, Be by men and angels Endless honour done. Weak are earthly praises, Dull the songs of night; Forward into triumph, Forward into light! Topics: Forward; Forward; Army, Christ's; Captain, Christ our; Church Militant; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; Heaven Joys of; Heaven Society of Languages: English Tune Title: ROSMORE

Ten thousand times ten thousand

Author: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #569 (1917) Person Name: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Lyrics: 1 Ten thousand times ten thousand, In sparkling raiment bright, The armies of the ransomed saints Throng up the steeps of light; Tis finished, all is finished, Their fight with death and sin; Fling open wide the golden gates, And let the victors in. 2 What rush of hallelujahs Fills all the earth and sky! What ringing of a thousand harps Bespeaks the triumph nigh! O day for which creation And all its tribes were made! O joy, for all its former woes A thousand-fold repaid! 3 O then what raptured greetings On Canaan's happy shore, What knitting severed friendships up Where partings are no more! Then eyes with joy shall sparkle That brimmed with tears of late; Orphans no longer fatherless, Nor widows desolate. 4 Bring near Thy great salvation, Thou Lamb for sinners slain; Fill up the roll of Thine elect, Then take Thy power and reign; Appear, Desire of nations Thine exiles long for home; Show in the heaven Thy promised sign; Thou Prince and Saviour, come. Topics: The Christian Life Time, Death, Eternity; Heaven Friends in ; Heaven Reunion in ; Wrath, Day of ; Reunion Languages: English Tune Title: ALFORD

Come, ye thankful people, come

Author: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #628 (1917) Person Name: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 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. Topics: Seasons and Ordinances ; Harvest Hymns; Day Of Wrath; Judgment Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE'S, WINDSOR

Our country's voice is pleading

Author: Mrs. M. F. Anderson, 1819- Hymnal: MHTB1917 #282 (1917) Person Name: Mrs. M. F. Anderson, 1819- Lyrics: 1 Our country's voice is pleading, Ye men of God, arise! His providence is leading, The land before you lies; Day-gleams are o'er it brightening, And promise clothes the soil; Wide fields, for harvest whitening, Invite the reaper's toil. 2 Go where the waves are breaking Along the ocean shore, Christ's precious gospel taking, More rich than golden ore; Go to the woodman's dwelling, Go to the prairie broad, The wondrous story telling, The mercy of our God. 3 The love of Christ unfolding, Speed on from east to west, Till all, His cross beholding, In Him are fully blest. Great Author of salvation, Haste, haste the glorious day, When we, a ransomed nation, Thy scepter shall obey! Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Missions; Native Land Prayer for ; Prayer For Native Land; Missions (See also Kingdom of Christ); Land, our native Languages: English Tune Title: ELLACOMBE

"May Jesus Christ be praised!"

Author: Unknown; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #96 (1917) Person Name: Unknown First Line: When morning gilds the skies Lyrics: 1 When morning gilds the skies, My heart awaking cries, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Alike at work and prayer To Jesus I repair; "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 2 Whene'er the sweet church bell Peals over hill and dell, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" O hark to what it sings, As joyously it rings, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 3 When sleep her balm denies, My silent spirit sighs, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" When evil thoughts molest, With this I shield my breast, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 4 Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Or fades my earthly bliss? My comfort still is this, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 5 In heaven's eternal bliss The loveliest strain is this, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" The powers of darkness fear When this sweet chant they hear, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 6 To God, the Word, on high, The host of angels cry, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Let mortals, too, upraise Their voice in hymns of praise; "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 7 Let earth's wide circle round In joyful notes resound, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Let air and sea and sky, From depth to height, reply, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 8 Be this, while life is mine, My canticle divine, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Be this the eternal song Through all the ages on, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Topics: Christ Our Solace; Christ Our Solace; Christ Praise to; The Godhead The Son; Praise To Christ Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDES DOMINI

Living Water, freely-flowing

Author: Unknown Hymnal: MHTB1917 #166 (1917) Person Name: Unknown Lyrics: 1 Living Water, freely-flowing, Fount of gladness, life-bestowing, Holy Spirit, O draw nigh, While Thy name we magnify! 2 Full of grace from heaven Thou bendest, And to lowest depths descendest; Seeking, through a world of sin, Souls whom Jesus died to win. 3 Where one contrite tear gives token Of a heart by sorrow broken, Breathing forth the breath of prayer, O blest Spirit! Thou art there. 4 When the word of revelation Glows with tidings of salvation, Through the cross of Christ made known, There Thy saving power is shown. 5 Where the mourner in his anguish Lifts to God the eyes that languish; When his spirit finds repose, Comforter, from Thee it flows. 6 O Eternal Spirit! hear us; Let Thy power and presence cheer us; With Thy life our souls inspire; With Thy love our bosoms fire. 7 By the Father sent from heaven, By the Saviour's promise given, Thee we claim, O Power Divine! Come and make our hearts Thy shrine. Topics: Holy Spirit Water, living; Holy Spirit Water, living; Abiding, presence of Christ; Comfort, for mourners; The Godhead The Holy Spirit; Water, Living; Water, Living Of Life ; Mourners; Tears; Life Water of; Living Water Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART

God save our gracious King

Hymnal: MHTB1917 #410 (1917) Person Name: Composer uncertain Lyrics: 1 God save our gracious King, Long live our noble King, God save the King; Send him victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us; God save the King. 2 Thy choicest gifts in store On him be pleased to pour, Long may he reign; May he defend our laws, And ever give us cause To sing with heart and voice, God saved the King. 3 Our loved Dominion bless With peace and happiness From shore to shore; And let our Empire be United, loyal, free, True to herself and Thee For evermore. Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God National Life; King Prayer for the ; Prayer For King; Patriotism Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL ANTHEM

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Nearer, my God to Thee

Nearer, my God, to Thee

O'er the trackless ocean guided

When all Thy mercies, O my God

The spacious firmament on high

The spacious firmament on high

Hail the glorious Golden City

There is a green hill far away

Oh, dearly, dearly, has He loved!

Jesus calls us: o'er the tumult

We are but little children weak

Once in royal David's city

Speak thou the truth: let others fence

"Forward!" be our watchword

Ten thousand times ten thousand

Come, ye thankful people, come

Our country's voice is pleading

"May Jesus Christ be praised!"

Living Water, freely-flowing

God save our gracious King

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