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In Memory of the Savior 's Love

Author: Thomas Cotterill Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 110 hymnals First Line: In memory of the Savior's love Lyrics: ... In memory of the Savior's love, We keep the sacred ... welcome guest. 2 One fold, one faith, one hope, one Lord, One God alone we know ... Scripture: Luke 22:19-20 Used With Tune: NAOMI

If God Himself Be for Me

Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676; Richard Massie, 1800-1887 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 44 hymnals Lyrics: 1 If God himself be for me, I ... I make my boast, that God is my dear Father, the ... fearful of God's great Judgment Day. 5 Now no one can condemn ... or poverty, no earthly tyrant's anger shall ever vanquish me ... Scripture: Romans 8:31-39 Used With Tune: VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN Text Sources: Tr. sts. 1, 4, 5, 7: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book , 1907

I Believe in God Almighty

Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 6 hymnals Lyrics: sea. I believe in God’s Son, Jesus, now for us ... Text Sources: Based on the Apostles' Creed

I Am a Child of God

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: I am a child of God, the One who made and keeps me Lyrics: ... God, the One who made and keeps me. By God's ... free gift of love, God's ... I trust and love God, too. God's image is in ... share a close relation. God's covenant is sure, eternal ... in God's way and answer to God's call. God never ...

I Come with Joy

Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.6.8.6.6 Appears in 74 hymnals First Line: I come with joy, a child of God Lyrics: ... with joy, a child of God, forgiven, loved, and free, ... love in Christ’s communion bread, in Christ’s communion bread. ... made us, makes us one, and strangers now are ... together bound by all that God has done, we’ll ... the love that makes us one, the love that makes ... Topics: Eucharist; Forgiveness; Lord's Supper; Reconciliation; Welcome; Communion Scripture: Matthew 8:11 Used With Tune: DOVE OF PEACE

I Know He's Mine

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 58 hymnals First Line: There's One above all earthly friends Refrain First Line: I know He’s mine, this Friend so dear Lyrics: 1 There’s One above all earthly friends Whose ... Lord because I know He’s mine. Refrain: I know ... He lives with me, He’s ever near; Ten thousand charms ... God, I know He’s mine.” [Refrain] 3 He’s mine because He’s ... to Christ; I know He’s mine. [Refrain] 4 Someday ... Scripture: Song of Solomon 6:3 Used With Tune: [There's One above all earthly friends] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Know_Hes_Mine); Review and Herald Publishing Association, The Gospel in Song, 1926 (244)

I Am Bound for the Promised Land

Author: Samuel Stennett Appears in 1,347 hymnals First Line: On Jordan's stormy banks I stand Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, And ... a wishful eye To Canaan's fair and happy land, Where ... -extended plains, Shines one eternal day; There God the Son forever reigns ... shall I see my Father's face, And in His bosom ... Topics: Heaven and Everlasting Life Used With Tune: [On Jordan's stormy banks I stand]

I believe in God the Father (Apostles' Creed Hymn)

Author: Julie Tennent Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: I believe in God the Father Lyrics: I believe in God the Father, mighty ... of the whole creation, earth below and ... Topics: Affirmations/Creeds Used With Tune: BEECHER

I'm Saved By the Blood

Author: Anthony J. Showalter Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: I'm saved by the blood of the Crucified One, And kept by the power of God's blessed Son Refrain First Line: Saved by the blood of the Crucified One

In Christ Called to Baptize

Author: Ruth Duck Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: life-giving gospel; God’s love we will ... called to banquet, one table we share, a ... Topics: Baptism; The Church; Evangelism; Gift of the Holy Spirit; Lord's Supper; Ministry; Vocation; Welcome Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old

Author: Joy F. Patterson Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Appears in 14 hymnals Lyrics: ... has written of old how God’s new creation shall come. Instead ... filled with the knowledge of God as the waters cover the ... . God, bring to fruition your will for the earth, that no one ... Topics: God's Covenant with Israel; Justice; World Peace Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-9 Used With Tune: SAMANTHRA

I Need Thee Every Hour

Author: Annie S. Hawks; Robert Lowry Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Appears in 985 hymnals Refrain First Line: I need Thee, O I need Thee Lyrics: 1 I need Thee every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford. Refrain: I need Thee, O I need Thee; Every hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee. 2 I need Thee every hour, Stay Thou nearby; Temptations lose ... Topics: Walking with God Prayer and Devotion Used With Tune: NEED

I Know Whom I Have Believed

Author: El Nathan Appears in 284 hymnals First Line: I know not why God's wondrous grace Refrain First Line: But I know Whom I have believed Used With Tune: [I know not why God's wondrous grace]

In our day of thanksgiving one psalm let us offer

Author: William H. Draper Appears in 24 hymnals Used With Tune: NETHERLANDS

I Am Praying for You

Author: S. O'Malley Cluff Meter: 11.11.12.11 with refrain Appears in 490 hymnals First Line: I have a Savior, He's pleading in glory Refrain First Line: For you I am praying, For you I am praying Lyrics: 1 I have a Savior, He’s pleading in glory, A dear, loving savior, though earth-friends be few; And now He is watching in tenderness o’er me, But, oh, that my Savior were your Savior, too. Refrain: For you I am praying, For you I am praying, For you I am ... Topics: Everlasting Life; God Love and Mercy; Invitation; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Testimony, Witness and Evangelism Scripture: John 17:9 Used With Tune: I AM PRAYING FOR YOU

I hunger and I thirst

Author: John S. B. Monsell Appears in 67 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I hunger and I thirst; Jesus, my manna be; Ye living waters, burst Out of the Rock for me. Thou bruised and broken Bread! My life-long wants supply; As living souls are fed, Oh, feed me or I die. 2 Thou true life-giving Vine! Let me Thy sweetness prove; ... Topics: Bread Living; Christ Living Bread; Christ Living Bread; Church Sacraments of; Lord's Supper; Lord's Supper Our Supply; Means of Grace Used With Tune: WEBER

I'll Be a Sunbeam

Author: Nellie Talbot Appears in 122 hymnals First Line: Jesus wants me for a sunbeam Refrain First Line: A sunbeam, a sunbeam Lyrics: 1 Jesus wants me for a sunbeam, To shine for Him each day; In ev'ry way try to please Him, At home, at school, at play. Refrain: A sunbeam, a sunbeam, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam; A sunbeam, a sunbeam, I'll be a sunbeam for Him. 2 Jesus wants me to be ... Topics: Children's Hymns; Testimony, Witness and Evangelism Used With Tune: [Jesus wants me for a sunbeam]

If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee

Author: Georg Neumark; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 182 hymnals Lyrics: ... through all thy ways, God will give strength, whate' ... days. Who trusts in God’s unchanging love Builds on the ... be still, and wait God's leisure In cheerful hope, ... wants are clear To One who holds us always ... , and swerve not from God's ways, But do thine own ... Scripture: Psalm 55:22-23 Used With Tune: WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT

Infinite God, to Thee We Raise

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 45 hymnals Lyrics: ... , And seraphs shout the Triune God; And, Holy, holy, holy, cry ... boast; The church, to earth’s remotest bounds, Her heavenly Founder ... ’s praise resounds; And strives, with ... hymn the mystic Three in One. 5. Father of endless majesty ... Used With Tune: ADORO TE Text Sources: Hymns for Ascension , 1746

I Sing the Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 472 hymnals First Line: I sing the mighty pow'r of God Lyrics: 1 I sing the mighty pow'r of God, That made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies; I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at his command, And all the stars obey. 2 I sing ... Topics: God Praise to God; God Praise to God; God Praise to God; God Praise to God; God Praise to God; God Praise to God; God Praise to God; God Praise to God; God Praise to God Used With Tune: VARINA

I saw One hanging on a tree

Appears in 228 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Suffering and Death; Christ Crucifixion; Christ Life, incidents of; Cross Salvation by; Crucifixion of Christ; Law of God And Gospel; Law of God Conviction under Scripture: Luke 22:61 Used With Tune: MANOAH

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: Walter C. Smith, 1824-1908 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 212 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Your great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting or wasting, You rule ... Topics: The Assembly at Worship Adoration and Praise; Adoration; Praise; Prayer of/for Protection and Guidance Scripture: Psalm 36:6-7 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

I thirst, thou wounded Lamb of God

Author: Nicolaus L. Zinzendorf; J. Wesley Appears in 244 hymnals Used With Tune: SESSIONS

In Shady Green Pastures (God Leads His Dear Children Along)

Author: G. A. Young Meter: 11.8.11.8 with refrain Appears in 98 hymnals First Line: In shady green pastures, so rich and so sweet Refrain First Line: Some through the waters, some through the flood Lyrics: ... the water’s cool flow bathes the weary one’s feet, God leads His ... valley, in darkest of night, God leads His dear children along ... conquer, defeat all our foes, God leads His dear children along ... up in glory, eternity’s day, God leads His dear children along ... Topics: The Christian Life Struggle and Guidance; Assurance; Faith; God Guidance; Trials Scripture: Matthew 8:19 Used With Tune: GOD LEADS

In the name of God advancing

Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In the name of God advancing, Sow thy seed ... Rest at last is labor's prize. 2 Standing still is ... the wages, "Good and faith one, well done." 1 Praise ... all creation: Praise the Father's boundless love; Praise the ... ; Undivided adoration To the one Jehovah give. Used With Tune: CAMDEN

If Jesus Goes with Me, I'll Go

Author: C. Austin Miles Appears in 111 hymnals First Line: It may be in the valley, where countless dangers hide Refrain First Line: If Jesus goes with me, I'll go anywhere! Lyrics: 1 It may be in the valley, where countless dangers hide; It may be in the sunshine that I, in peace abide; But this one thing I know— if it be dark or fair, If Jesus is with me, I’ll go anywhere! Refrain: If Jesus goes with me, I’ll go anywhere! ’Tis ... Topics: Guidance; Missions Used With Tune: [It may be in the valley, where countless dangers hide]

In Christ there is no east or west

Author: W. A. Dunkerley (1852-1941); Michael Perry (born 1942) Appears in 332 hymnals Lyrics: the chosen family God has blessed now ... Christ has made us one from every land ... Topics: God's World Nations, Justice, and Peace; Pentecost The Holy Spirit; Pentecost 2 The Church's Unity and Fellowship; Pentecost 4 The Freedom God Gives; Pentecost 5 The Church's Mission to All; Pentecost 11 The Serving Community; Pentecost 14 The Family; Pentecost 15 Those in Authority Used With Tune: McKEE Text Sources: from a line by W. A. Dunkerley

I Know God's Promise is True

Author: Mrs. C. H. M. Appears in 62 hymnals First Line: For God so loved this sinful world Refrain First Line: 'Tis true, O yes, 'tis true Used With Tune: [For God so loved this sinful world]

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Author: Horatius Bonar Appears in 1,233 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto Me and rest, Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast!" I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad; I found in Him a resting place, And He has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus ... Topics: Comfort Used With Tune: [I heard the voice of Jesus say]

I Am Saved

Author: Mrs. S. L. Oberholtzer Appears in 50 hymnals First Line: I am sav'd! the Lord hath sav'd me Refrain First Line: Glory, glory, hallelujah Lyrics: ... glorious news! I have tasted God’s salvation, And ’tis sweet as ... each diseased nation Feels that God hath made it whole. [Refrain ... are gathered Into thy judgment one, May I find my name ... Used With Tune: [I am saved! the Lord hath saved me]

It Is Mine

Author: E. A. Hoffman Appears in 40 hymnals First Line: God's abiding peace is in my soul today Refrain First Line: It is mine, mine, blessèd be His Name Used With Tune: [God's abiding peace is in my soul today]

I Bind unto Myself Today

Author: Patrick; Cecil Frances Alexander Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 68 hymnals Lyrics: ... the same, the Three in One and One in Three. 2 I ... God to hold and lead, God’s eye to watch, God’s might to stay, God’s ... wisdom of my God to teach, God’s hand to guide, God’s shield to ... the same, the Three in One and One in Three, of whom ... Topics: Christian Year Baptism of Jesus; Christian Year Trinity; Creation; Guidance; Incarnation; Jesus Christ Life; Sovereignty of God; The Triune God; Faith; Living in Christ Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: ST. PATRICK

I Sing a Song of the Saints of God

Author: Lesbia Scott Meter: Irregular Appears in 24 hymnals Lyrics: ... doctor, and one was a queen, and one was a shepherdess ... saints of God, and I mean, God helping, to be one too. ... long. And one was a soldier, and one was a priest ... , and one was slain ... by a fierce wild beast; and there's ... Topics: New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; Children's Choir Selections; Christian Year All Saints Day; Discipleship and Service; Heritage Used With Tune: GRAND ISLE

In Christ We Are One Body

Author: Jack Brown Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: God's mercy invites our grateful reply

In Times of Great Decision

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: In times of great decision, Be with us, God, we pray! Lyrics: Be with us, God, we pray! Give ... of great decision, Be with us, God, ... Topics: Justice; Nation/National Holidays Used With Tune: LLANGLOFFAN

I Was a Wandering Sheep

Author: Rev. Horatius Bonar Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 499 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I was a wandering sheep, I did not love the fold; I did not love my Shepherd’s voice, I would not be controlled. I was a wayward child, I did not love my home, I did not love my Father’s voice, I loved afar to roam. 2 The Shepherd sought His sheep, The ... Topics: Blood of Christ; Conversion; Love for Christ; Love of Christ; Preparatory Service; Profession of Faith; Salvation; Seeking (God after Man); God or Christ as Shepherd; Wandering from God Used With Tune: TERRA BEATA

I am the church! You are the church!

Author: Richard Kinsey Avery (b. 1934); Donald Stuart March (b. 1923) Meter: Irregular Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: The Church is not a building, the Church is not a steeple Lyrics: [Refrain:] I am the church! You are the church! We are the church together! All who follow Jesus, all around the world, yes, we're the church together. 1 The Church is not a building, the Church is not a steeple. The Church is not a resting-place, the ... Topics: Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Church Body of Christ; Church images of Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Used With Tune: WE ARE THE CHURCH

I'm Not Your Judge

Author: Sarah Spencer-Ruff Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: I'm not your judge, Nay! God forbids Refrain First Line: Judge not, that ye be not judged Lyrics: ... m not your judge, Nay! God forbids Me judge the record ... not your judge, Nay! One on high Will read your ... m not your judge, Nay! One upon His throne will judge ... your faults I cast Love's sacred mantle to the last ... your faults I cast Love's sacred mantle to the ... Used With Tune: [I'm not your judge, Nay! God forbids]

I Only Know It Reaches Me

Author: Minnie B. Johnson Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: I know not why God's wondrous grace Refrain First Line: It reaches me, it reaches me Lyrics: 1 I know not why God's wondrous grace, To all the ... reaches me, it reaches me, God's grace so wondrous reaches me ... ever, ever be Bestowed on one of little worth, I only ... Used With Tune: [I know not why God's wondrous grace]

I Never Can Forget

Author: Frank E. Graeff Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: There is One who loved me truly, and so well Refrain First Line: O I never can forget Topics: Cross, Crown; God's Care Used With Tune: [There is One who loved me truly, and so well]

I love the Lord

Author: Andrew Donaldson, 1951- Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: I love the Lord because my God Lyrics: the Lord because my God has heard my ... I'll praise the one who turned a ... Topics: Commitment; Communion; Death; God Shelter / Shield; God Mercy of; Lament; Love; Metrical Psalms; Prayer / Prayers / Poems; Rescue ; Rest; Salvation; Servant / Service Scripture: Psalm 116:1-4 Used With Tune: ST. PAUL

I believe in God the Father

Author: Michael Perry (born 1942) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 2 I believe in God the Saviour, Son of Man and Lord ... Topics: God's Church Faith and Trust; Credal Hymns; Doxologies; Easter 4 The Way, the Truth, and the Life; Trinity Sunday The Trinity; Trinity Sunday The Trinity; Pentecost 17 The Proof of Faith; Pentecost 19 The Life of Faith Used With Tune: ALL FOR JESUS

I Receive the Living God

Author: Bernard Geoffroy, b.1946; Ronald F. Krisman, b.1946; Anonymous Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Jesus says: I am the Bread Lyrics: receive the living God, and my heart is ... from the dead. As one Body now remain, ... Topics: Body and Blood of Christ; All Souls November 2nd; Eucharist Sacraments; Funeral Sacraments; Children's Hymns; Church; Communion; Dedication of a Church; Discipleship; Eternal Life; Freedom; Homecoming; Hunger and Thirst; Jesus Christ; Joy; Lamb of God; Light; Love of God for Us; Peace; Presence of God; Way, Truth, and Life; Word of God; Gospel Scripture: Mark 10:39 Used With Tune: LIVING GOD

In Adam We Have All Been One

Author: Martin H. Franzmann, 1907-76 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 12 hymnals Lyrics: 2 We fled our God, and, fleeing him, ... we have all been one, One huge ... Topics: Fellowship; Races and Cultures; Society; The Church; Witness Used With Tune: THE SAINT'S DELIGHT

I am One of God's Elect

Author: H. L. Frisbie Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: There'll be glory over yonder by the crystal sea Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! I am one of God's elect

I'll Overcome Someday

Author: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933 Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6.8.6 Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: This world is one great battlefield Lyrics: 1 This world is one great battlefield, With forces all ... my soul astray, But with God's Word a sword of mine ... overcome some day; But with God's Word a sword of mine ... Topics: Bible--Word of God; Christian Pilgrimage Scripture: Revelation 21:7 Used With Tune: OVERCOME

I Believe in Miracles

Author: Carlton C. Buck Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: Creation shows the power of God Lyrics: shows the power of God— There’s glory ... Creation shows the power of ... Topics: Witness and Testimony Used With Tune: [Creation shows the power of God]

I Worship You, Almighty God /There Is None Like You

Author: Sondra Corbett; Lenny Leblanc Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: I worship you, Almighty God Lyrics: you, Almighty God; there is none like you. I ... Topics: Praise and Adoration God's Omnipotence; God's Glory and Power; Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: [I worship you, Almighty God]

I Know It Was the Blood

Appears in 8 hymnals Refrain First Line: One day when I was lost Lyrics: 1 I know it was the blood, I know it was the blood, I know it was the blood for me. Refrain: One day when I was lost He died upon the cross. I know it was the blood for me. 2 It was my Savior's blood, It was my Savior's blood, It was my Savior's blood for ... Topics: Jesus Christ Blood Used With Tune: [I know it was the blood] Text Sources: Traditional

I've Found Him So

Author: Dan Ward Milam Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: My Savior is a God of love Refrain First Line: My Savior's one of perfect love

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