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Nearer, My God, to Thee

Author: Sarah F. Adams Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,499 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! E'en tho' it be a cross That raiseth me; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee! Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! 2. There let the way appear, Steps unto heav'n; All that Thou sendest me, In mercy giv'n; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee! Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! 3. Then with my waking tho'ts 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, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! Scripture: Isaiah 57:19 Used With Tune: BETHANY

Christ Receiveth Sinful Men

Author: Erdmann Neumeister; Emma F. Bevan Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 242 hymnals First Line: Sinners Jesus will receive Refrain First Line: Sing it o'er and o'er again Lyrics: 1. Sinners Jesus will receive: Sound this word of grace to all Who the heav'nly pathway leave, All who linger, all who fall. Sing it o'er and o'er again; Christ receiveth sinful men; Make the message clear and plain: Christ receiveth sinful men. 2. Come, and He will give you rest; Trust Him for his Word is plain; He will take the sinfulest; Christ receiveth sinful men. Sing it o'er and o'er again; Christ receiveth sinful men; Make the message clear and plain: Christ receiveth sinful men. 3. Now my heart condemns me not, Pure before the law I stand; He who cleansed me from all spot, Satisfied its last demand. Sing it o'er and o'er again; Christ receiveth sinful men; Make the message clear and plain: Christ receiveth sinful men. 4. Christ receiveth sinful men, Even me with all my sin; Purged from ev'ry spot and stain, Heav'n with Him I enter in. Sing it o'er and o'er again; Christ receiveth sinful men; Make the message clear and plain: Christ receiveth sinful men. Scripture: Luke 15:2 Used With Tune: NEUMEISTER

Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,314 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Alas, and did my Savior bleed And did my Sov'reign die? Would He devote that sacred head For sinners such as I? 2. Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity, grace unknown, And love beyond degree! 3. Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut His glories in, When Christ the mighty Maker died For man, the creature's sin. 4. But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe; Here, Lord, I give myself away, 'Tis all that I can do. Scripture: Matthew 26:28 Used With Tune: AVON

Revive Us Again

Author: William P. Mackay Meter: 11.11 with refrain Appears in 1,242 hymnals First Line: We praise thee, O God! For the Son of thy love Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! Thine the glory. Lyrics: 1. We praise Thee, O God! for the Son of Thy love, For Jesus who died, and is now gone above. Hallelujah! Thine the glory. Hallelujah! Amen. Hallelujah! Thine the glory, Revive us again. 2. We praise Thee, O God! for Thy Spirit of light, Who hath shown us our Savior, and scattered our night. Hallelujah! Thine the glory. Hallelujah! Amen. Hallelujah! Thine the glory, Revive us again. 3. All glory and praise to the Lamb that was slain, Who hath borne all our sins, and hath cleans'd ev'ry stain. Hallelujah! Thine the glory. Hallelujah! Amen. Hallelujah! Thine the glory, Revive us again. 4. Revive us again; fill each heart with Thy love; May each soul be rekindled with fire from above. Hallelujah! Thine the glory. Hallelujah! Amen. Hallelujah! Thine the glory, Revive us again. Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2 Used With Tune: REVIVE US AGAIN

Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Author: Dorothy A. Thrupp Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,147 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Savior, like a shepherd lead us, Much we need Thy tender care; In Thy pleasant pastures feed us, For our use Thy folds prepare; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are. 2. We are Thine, do Thou befriend us, Be the guardian of our way; Keep Thy flock, from sin defend us, Seek us when we go astray; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Hear, O hear us when we pray; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Hear, O hear us when we pray. 3. Thou hast promised to receive us, Poor and sinful though we be; Thou hast mercy to relieve us, Grace to cleanse, and pow'r to free; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Early let us turn to Thee; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Early let us turn to Thee. 4. Early let us seek Thy favor; Early let us do Thy will; Blessed Lord and only Savior, With Thy love our beings fill; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast love us, love us still; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast love us, love us still. Scripture: Isaiah 40:11 Used With Tune: BRADBURY Text Sources: From Hymns for the Young, 1836

Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him

Author: Edward Osler Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 759 hymnals First Line: Praise the Lord! ye heav'ns, adore Him Lyrics: 1. Praise the Lord! ye heav'ns adore Him; Praise Him angels, in the height; Sun and moon, rejoice before Him; Praise Him all ye stars of light. Praise the Lord! for He hath spoken; Worlds His mighty voice obeyed; Law which never shall be broken For their guidance hath He made. 2. Praise the Lord! for He is glorious; Never shall His promise fail; God hath made His saints victorious; Sin and death shall not prevail. Praise the God of our salvation! Hosts on high, His pow'r proclaim; Heav'n and earth and all creation laud and magnify His name. 3. Worship, honor, glory, blessing, Lord, we offer unto Thee; Young and old, Thy praise expressing, In glad homage bend the knee. All the saints in heav'n adore Thee, We would bow before Thy throne; As thine angels serve before Thee, So on earth Thy will be done. Scripture: Psalm 19:1 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Trust and Obey

Author: John H. Sammis Meter: Irregular Appears in 452 hymnals First Line: When we walk with the Lord Lyrics: 1. When we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word What a glory He sheds on our way! Let us do His good will; He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. Chorus: Trust and obey, for there's no other way To be happy in Jesus, But to trust and obey. 2. Not a burden we bear, Not a sorrow we share, But our toil He doth richly repay; Not a grief or a loss, Not a frown or a cross, But is blest if we trust and obey. [Chorus] 3. But we never can prove The delights of His love Until all on the altar we lay; For the favor He shows And the joy He bestows Are for them who will trust and obey. [Chorus] 4. Then in fellowship sweet We will sit at His feet Or we'll walk by His side in the way; What He says we will do, Where He sends we will go; Never fear, only trust and obey. [Chorus] Scripture: Genesis 5:24 Used With Tune: TRUST AND OBEY

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Author: Edward Perronet; John Rippon Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,445 hymnals First Line: All hail the power of Jesus' name! Lyrics: 1. All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all. 2. Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Ye ransomed from the fall, Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all; Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all. 3. Let ev'ry kindred, ev'ry tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all; To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all. 4. O that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all; We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all. Scripture: Revelation 5:13 Used With Tune: CORONATION

God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,132 hymnals First Line: God moves in a mysterious way Lyrics: 1. God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea and rides upon the storm. 2. You fearful saints, fresh courage take: The clouds you so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 3. Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 4. Blind unbelief is sure to err And scan His work in vain; God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain. Scripture: Psalm 139:6 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

No, Not Despairingly

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: Irregular Appears in 104 hymnals First Line: No, not despairingly Come I to Thee Lyrics: 1. No, not despairingly Come I to Thee, No, not distrustingly Bend I the knee; Sin hath gone over me, Yet this is still my plea: Jesus hath died. 2. Ah! mine iniquity Crimson hath been, Infinite, infinite Sin upon sin: Sin of not loving Thee,. Sin of not trusting Thee, Infinite sin. 3. Lord, I confess to Thee Sadly my sin; All I am tell I Thee, All I have been; Purge Thou my sin away, Wash Thou my soul this day: Lord, make me clean. 4. Faithful and just art Thou, Forgiving all; Loving and kind art Thou When poor ones call: Lord, let the cleansing blood, Blood of the Lamb of God, Pass o'er my soul. 5. Then all is peace and light This soul within; Thus shall I walk with Thee, The loved Unseen; Leaning on Thee, my God, Guided along the road, Nothing between. Scripture: John 6:37 Used With Tune: KEDRON

Love Lifted Me

Author: James Rowe Meter: Irregular Appears in 273 hymnals First Line: I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore Refrain First Line: Love lifted me! Lyrics: 1 I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more; But the Master of the sea heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me, now safe am I. Refrain: Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. 2 All my heart to Him I give, ever to Him I'll cling, In His blessed presence live, ever His praises sing; Love so mighty and so true merits my soul's best songs; Faithful loving service, too, to Him belongs. [Refrain] 3 Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves; He will lift you by His love out of the angry waves; He's the master of the sea, billows His will obey; He your Savior wants to be, be saved today. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 40:2 Used With Tune: SAFETY

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Author: Thomas A. Dorsey Meter: Irregular Appears in 114 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 41:13 Used With Tune: PRECIOUS LORD

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,869 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n, to earth come down; Fix in us Thy humble dwelling; All Thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, Thou are all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation; Enter ev'ry trembling heart. 2. Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit, Into ev'ry troubled breast! Let us all in Thee inherit, Let us find the promised rest; Take away our bent to sinning; Alpha amd Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at libery. 3. Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy grace receive; Suddenly return, and never, Nevermore Thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love. 4. Finish, then, Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee: Changed from glory into glory, Till in heav'n we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Scripture: 1 John 4:16 Used With Tune: BEECHER

He Is Able to Deliver Thee

Author: William A. Ogden Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 167 hymnals First Line: 'Tis the grandest theme thro' the ages rung Lyrics: 1. 'Tis the grandest theme thro' the ages rung; 'Tis the grandest theme for a mortal tongue; 'Tis the grandest theme that the world e'er sung: Our God is able to deliver thee. Refrain: He is able to deliver thee, He is able to deliver thee; Tho' by sin opprest, Go to Him for rest; Our God is able to deliver thee. 2. 'Tis the grandest them in the earth or main; 'Tis the grandest theme for a mortal strain; 'Tis the grandest theme, tell the world again: Our God is able to deliver thee. [Refrain] 3. 'Tis the grandest theme, let the tidings roll To the guilty heart, to the sinful soul; Look to God in faith, He will make thee whole: Our God is able to deliver thee. [Refrain] Scripture: Daniel 3:17 Used With Tune: DELIVERANCE

Where He Leads Me

Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: Irregular Appears in 773 hymnals First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Refrain First Line: Where He leads me I will follow Lyrics: 1. I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling, "Take thy cross and follow, follow Me." Refrain> Where He leads me I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow, I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. 2. I'll go with Him thro' the garden, I'll go with Him thro' the garden, I'll go with Him thro' the garden, I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. [Refrain] 3. I'll go with Him thro' the judgment, I'll go with Him thro' the judgment, I'll go with Him thro' the judgment, I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. [Refrain] 4. He will give me grace and glory, He will give me grace and glory, He will give me grace and glory, And go with me, with me all the way. [Refrain] Scripture: John 10:27 Used With Tune: NORRIS

We've a Story to Tell

Author: H. Ernest Nichol Meter: Irregular Appears in 309 hymnals First Line: We've a story to tell to the nations Refrain First Line: For the darkness shall turn to dawning Lyrics: 1. We've a story to tell to the nations, That shall turn their hearts to the right, A story of truth and mercy, A story of peace and light, A story of peace and light. For the darkness shall turn to dawning, And the dawning to noon-day bright, And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth, The kingdom of love and light. 2. We've a song to be sung to the nations, That shall lift their hearts to the Lord, A song that shall conquer evil, And shatter the spear and sword, And shatter the spear and sword. For the darkness shall turn to dawning, And the dawning to noon-day bright, And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth, The kingdom of love and light. 3. We've a message to give to the nations, That the Lord who reigneth above Hath sent us His Son to save us, And show us that God is love, And show us that God is love. For the darkness shall turn to dawning, And the dawning to noon-day bright, And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth, The kingdom of love and light. 4. We've a Savior to show to the nations, Who the path of sorrow hath trod, That all of the world's great peoples May come to the truth of God, May come to the truth of God! For the darkness shall turn to dawning, And the dawning to noon-day bright, And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth, The kingdom of love and light. Scripture: Matthew 24:14 Used With Tune: MESSAGE

Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above

Author: Johann J. Schutz; Frances E. Cox Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 195 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Sing praise to God who reigns above, The God of all creation. The God of pow'r, the God of love, The God of our salvation; With healing balm my soul He fills, And ev'ry faithless murmur stills: To God all praise and glory! 2. What God's almighty pow'r hath made His gracious mercy keepeth, By morning glow or evening shade His watchful eye ne'er sleepeth. Within the kingdom of His might, Lo! all is just and all is right: To God all praise and glory! 3. The Lord is never far away, But, thro' all grief distressing, An ever-present help and stay, Our peace and joy and blessing; As with a mother's tender hand He leads His own, His chosen band: To God all praise and glory! 4. Thus all my toilsome way along I sing aloud His praises, That all may hear the grateful song My voice unwearied raises; Be joyful in the Lord, my heart! Both soul and body bear your part: To God all praise and glory! Scripture: Psalm 95:1 Used With Tune: MIT FREUDEN ZART

The Love of Christ Who Died for Me

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1. The love of Christ who died for me Is more than mind can know; His mercy measureless and free To meet the debt I owe. 2. He came my sinful cause to plead, He laid His glories by, For me a homeless life to lead, A shameful death to die. 3. My sins I only see in part, My self-regarding ways; The secret places of my heart Lie bare before his gaze. 4. O living Lord of life, for whom The heavens held their breath, To see, triumphant from the tomb, A love that conquers death. 5. Possess my heart that it may be Your kingdom without end; O Christ, who died for love of me And lives to be my friend. Scripture: Galatians 2:20 Used With Tune: AZMON

O God, to Those Who Here Profess

Author: Charles P. Price; Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: O God, to those who here profess Scripture: Ephesians 5:31 Used With Tune: ST. AGNES

He Lives

Author: Alfred H. Ackley Meter: Irregular Appears in 162 hymnals First Line: I serve a risen Savior Refrain First Line: He lives, He lives Scripture: Matthew 28:7 Used With Tune: ACKLEY

Nothing but the Blood

Author: Robert Lowry Meter: Irregular Appears in 510 hymnals First Line: What can wash away my sin? Refrain First Line: Oh! Precious is the flow Lyrics: 1. What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Oh! precious is the flow That makes me white as snow; No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 2. For my pardon, this I see, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; For my cleansing, this my plea, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Oh! precious is the flow That makes me white as snow; No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 3. Nothing can for sin atone, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; Naught of good that I have done, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Oh! precious is the flow That makes me white as snow; No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 4. This is all my hope and peace, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; This is all my righteousness, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Oh! precious is the flow That makes me white as snow; No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Scripture: Hebrews 9:22 Used With Tune: PLAINFIELD

O Happy Day That Fixed My Choice

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,711 hymnals Refrain First Line: Happy day, happy day Lyrics: 1. O happy day that fixed my choice On Thee, my Savior and my God! Well may this glowing heart rejoice, And tell its raptures all abroad. Chorus: Happy day, happy day, When Jesus washed my sins away! He taught me how to watch and pray, And live rejoicing ev'ry day; Happy day, happy day, When Jesus washed my sins away. 2. 'Tis done– the great transaction's done; I am my Lord's, and He is mine; He drew me and I followed on, Rejoicing in the call divine. [Chorus] 3. Now rest, my long-divided heart, Fixed on this blissful center, rest; Here have I found a nobler part, Here heav'nly pleasures fill my breast. [Chorus] 4. High heav'n that hears the solemn vow, That vow renewed shall daily hear; Till in life's latest hour I bow, And bless, in death, a bond so dear. [Chorus] Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:15 Used With Tune: HAPPY DAY Text Sources: Refrain, Anonymous

Living for Jesus

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 152 hymnals First Line: Living for Jesus a life that is true Refrain First Line: O Jesus, Lord and Savior Scripture: Colossians 1:10 Used With Tune: LIVING

Not What My Hands Have Done

Author: Horatuis Bonar Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 119 hymnals First Line: Not what my hands have done Lyrics: 1. Not what my hands have done can save my guilty soul; Not what my toiling flesh has borne can make my spirit whole. Not what I feel or do can give me peace with God; Not all my prayers and sighs and tears can bear my awful load. 2. Your voice alone, O Lord, can speak to me of grace; Your pow'r alone, O Son of God, can all my sin erase. No other work but Yours, no other blood will do; No strength but that which is divine can bear me safely thro'. 3. I praise the Christ of God; I rest on love divine; And with unfalt'ring lip and heart I call this Savior mine. My Lord has saved my life and freely pardon gives; I love because he first loved me, I live because He lives. Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23 Used With Tune: LEOMINSTER

Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: Irregular Appears in 124 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Praise the Lord who reigns above, And keeps His court below; Praise the holy God of love, And all His greatness show; Praise Him for His noble deeds, Praise Him for His matchless pow'r; Him from whom all good proceeds Let earth and heav'n adore. 2. Celebrate th'eternal God With harp and psaltery, Timbrels soft and cymbals loud In His high praise agree; Praise Him ev'ry tuneful string; all the reach of heav'nly art, All the pow'rs of music bring, The music of the heart. 3. Him in whom they move and live, Let ev'ry creature sing, glory to their Maker give, And homage to their King. Hallowed by His name beneath, As in heav'n on earth adored; Praise the Lord in ev'ry breath, Let all things praise the Lord. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:31 Used With Tune: AMSTERDAM

The Lord Bless You and Keep You

Meter: Irregular Appears in 168 hymnals Lyrics: The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord lift His countenance upon you, and give you peace, and give you peace; The Lord make His face to shine upon you, And be gracious unto you, be gracious, The Lord be gracious, gracious unto you. Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen. Scripture: Numbers 6:24 Used With Tune: BENEDICTION

We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer

Author: Julia Cady Cory Meter: 12.11.12.12 Appears in 158 hymnals First Line: We praise You, O God, our Redeemer, Creator Lyrics: 1. We praise You, O God, our Redeemer, Creator, In grateful devotion our tribute we bring. We lay it before You, we kneel and adore You, We bless Your holy name, glad praises we sing. 2. We worship You, God of our fathers, we bless You; Thro' life's storm and tempest our Guide You have been. When perils o'er-take us You will not forsake us, And with Your help, O Lord, our battles we win. 3. With voices united our praises we offer, And gladly our songs of thanksgiving we raise. With You, Lord, beside us, Your strong arm will guide us. To You, our great Redeemer, forever be praise. Scripture: Psalm 100:1 Used With Tune: KREMSER

Holy Bible, Book of Love

Author: Evone Wood Capell Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Holy Bible, Book of love, Tell me of our God above. He who made me loves me still, Helps me know and do His will. 2. Holy Bible speak to me Of the life that I should lead. Help me stronger, purer grown, And God's love to others show. 3. Holy bible, once again Tell of God's great love to man-- How He gave His only Son, How Christ died for ev'ryone. 4. Holy Bible, Book of love, Tell me of the home above; Of the place prepared for me, Where with Christ I can ever be. Scripture: John 3:16 Used With Tune: WOLFE

Your Love, O God, Has Called Us Here

Author: Russell Schulz-Widmar Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Your love, O God, has called us here, For all love finds its source in You, The perfect love that casts out fear, The love that Christ makes ever new. 2. O gracious God, You consecrate All that is lovely, good, and true. Bless those who in Your presence wait And ev'ry day their love renew. 3. O God of love, inspire our life, Reveal Your will in all we do; Join ev'ry husband, ev'ry wife In mutual love and love for You. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13 Used With Tune: CANONBURY

Praise Ye the Name of the Lord

Author: Gordon Young Meter: Irregular Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Praise ye the name of the Lord of Hosts Scripture: Psalm 138:2 Used With Tune: PRAISE YE

Creator of the Universe

Author: Wesley L. Forbis Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Genesis 1:1 Used With Tune: PORTALES

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John E. Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 628 hymnals First Line: O Jesus, I have promised Lyrics: 1. O Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my friend; I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my guide. 2. O Jesus, Thou hast promised To all who follow Thee, That where Thou art in glory, There shall Thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow My Master and my friend! 3. O let me feel Thee near me! The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear; My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer and shield my soul from sin. 4. O let me hear Thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will. O speak to reassure me, To hasten or control! O speak, and make me listen, Thou guardian of my soul! Scripture: Luke 18:28 Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY

Depth of Mercy

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 812 hymnals First Line: Depth of mercy! can there be Lyrics: 1. Depth of mercy! can there be Mercy still reserved for me? Can my God His wrath forbear, And the chief of sinners spare? 2. I have long with stood His grace; Long provoked Him to His face; Would not hear His gracious calls; Grieved Him by a thousand falls. 3. Jesus, answer from above; Is not all Thy nature love? Wilt Thou not the wrong forget? Lo, I fall before Thy feet. 4. Now incline me to repent; Let me now my fall lament; Deeply my revolt deplore, Weep, believe, and sin no more. Scripture: Romans 11:33 Used With Tune: SEYMOUR

I Need Thee Every Hour

Author: Annie S. Hawks Meter: Irregular Appears in 985 hymnals First Line: I need Thee ev'ry hour Refrain First Line: I need Thee, O I need Thee Lyrics: 1. I need Thee ev'ry hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford. RefrainL: I need Thee, O I need Thee; Ev'ry hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee. 2. I need Thee ev'ry hour, Stay Thou nearby; Temptations lose their pow'r When Thou art nigh. [Refraon] 3. I need Thee ev'ry hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. [Refrain] 4. I need Thee ev'ry hour, Teach me Thy will; Thy promises so rich In me fulfill. [Refrain] 5. I need Thee ev'ry hour, Most Holy One; O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. [Refrain] Scripture: John 15:5 Used With Tune: NEED

Brethren, We Have Met to Worship

Author: George Atkins Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 249 hymnals First Line: Brethren, we have met to worship Lyrics: 1. Brethren, we have met to worship And adore the Lord our God; Will you pray with all your power, While we try to preach the Word? All is vain unless the Spirit Of the Holy One comes down; Brethren, pray, and holy manna Will be showered all around. 2. Brethren, see poor sinners round you Slumb'ring on the brink of woe; Death is coming, hell is moving, Can you bear to let them go? See our fathers and our mothers, And our children sinking down; Brethren, pray and holy manna Will be showered all around. 3. Sisters, will you join and help us? Moses' sister aided him; Will you help the trembling mourners Who are struggling hard with sin? Tell them all about the Savior, Tell them that He will be found; Sisters, pray, and holy manna Will be showered all around. 4. Let us love our God supremely, Let us love each other, too; Let us love and pray for sinners, Till our God makes all things new. Then He'll call us home to heaven, At His table we'll sit down; Christ will gird Himself, and serve us With sweet manna all around. Scripture: Psalm 95:6 Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA

Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Author: Edwin Hatch Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 343 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do. 2. Breathe on me, Breath of God, Until my heart is pure, Until with Thee I will Thy will, To do and to endure. 3. Breathe on me, Breath of God, Till I am wholly Thine, Till all this earthly part of me Glows with Thy fire divine. 4. Breathe on me, Breath of God, So shall I never die, But live with Thee the perfect life Of Thine eternity. Scripture: John 20:22 Used With Tune: TRENTHAM

'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Author: Louisa M. R. Stead Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 426 hymnals Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him Lyrics: 1. 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His word; Just to rest upon His promise, Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord." Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more! 2. O how sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to trust His cleansing blood; Just in simple faith to plunge me 'Neath the healing, cleansing flood! Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more! 3. Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, Just from sin and self to cease; Just from Jesus simply taking Life and rest, and joy and peace. Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more! 4. I'm so glad I learned to trust Him, Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend; And I know that He is with me, Will be with me to the end. Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more! Scripture: Isaiah 12:2 Used With Tune: TRUST IN JESUS

Blessed Be the Name

Author: Charles Wesley; Ralph E. Hudson Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,746 hymnals First Line: O for a thousand tongues to sing, Blessed be the name of the Lord Refrain First Line: Blessed be the name, blessed be the name Lyrics: 1. O for a thousand tongues to sing, Blessed be the name of the Lord! The glories of my God and King, Blessed be the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name of the Lord! 2. Jeus, the name that calms my fear, Blessed be the name of the Lord! 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, Blessed be the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name of the Lord! 3. He breaks the pow'r of canceled sin, Blessed be the name of the Lord! His blood can make the foulest clean, Blessed be the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name of the Lord! 4. I never shall forget that day, Blessed be the name of the Lord! When Jesus washed my sins away, Blessed be the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name, Blessed be the name of the Lord! Scripture: Philippians 2:9 Used With Tune: BLESSED NAME

Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: Irregular Appears in 1,868 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Joy to the world! the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room, And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing. 2. Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns; Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. 3. No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found. 4. He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love. Scripture: Psalm 98:4 Used With Tune: ANTIOCH

For He Alone Is Worthy

Meter: Irregular Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1. For He alone is worthy, For He alone is worthy, For He alone is worthy, Christ the Lord! 2. We'll give Him all the glory, We'll give Him all the glory, We'll give Him all the glory, Christ the Lord! 3. O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! Scripture: Revelation 5:9 Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES (Refrain)

Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,437 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 2. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! 3. Thro' many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace hath bro't me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. 4. The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures. 5. When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we first begun. Scripture: Ephesians 1:7 Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN

He Keeps Me Singing

Author: Luther B. Bridgers Meter: Irregular Appears in 203 hymnals First Line: There's within my heart a melody Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Used With Tune: SWEETEST NAME

"Man of Sorrows," What a Name

Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: Irregular Appears in 332 hymnals First Line: "Man of Sorrows!" what a name Lyrics: 1. "Man of sorrows!" what a name For the Son of God who came Ruined sinners to reclaim! Hallelujah, what a Savior! 2. Bearing shame and scoffing rude, In my place condemned He stood, Seal'd my pardon with His blood; Hallelujah, what a Savior! 3. Guilty, vile, and helpless we, Spotless Lamb of God was He; Full atonement! can it be? Hallelujah, what a Savior! 4. Lifted up was He to die, "It is finished," was His cry; Now in heav'n exalted high, Hallelujah, what a Savior! 5. When He comes, our glorious King, All His ransomed home to bring, Then anew this song we'll sing, Hallelujah, what a Savior! Scripture: Isaiah 53:3 Used With Tune: HALLELUJAH, WHAT A SAVIOR

Oh, How I Love Jesus

Author: Frederick Whitfield Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 574 hymnals First Line: There is a name I love to hear Lyrics: 1. There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; It sounds as music in my ear, The sweetest name on earth. Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Because He first loved me. 2. It tells me of a Savior's love, Who died to set me free; It tells me of His precious blood, The sinner's perfect plea. Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Because He first loved me. 3. It tells me what my Father has In store for ev'ry day; And though I tread a darksome path, Yields sunshine all the way. Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Because He first loved me. 4. It tells of One whose loving heart Can feel my deepest woe, Who in each sorrow bears a part, That none can bear below. Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus, Because He first loved me. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8 Used With Tune: OH, HOW I LOVE JESUS

We'll Work Till Jesus Comes

Author: Elizabeth Mills Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 603 hymnals First Line: O land of rest, for thee I sigh! Lyrics: 1. O land of rest, for thee I sigh! When will the moment come When I shall lay my armor by And dwell in peace at home? Refrain: We'll work till Jesus comes, We'll work till Jesus comes, We'll work till Jesus comes, And we'll be gathered home. 2. To Jesus Christ I fled for rest; He bade me cease to roam, And lean for comfort on His breast Till He conducts me home. [Refrain] 3. I sought at once my Savior's side, No more my steps to roam: With Him, I'll brave death's chilling tide, And reach my heav'nly home. [Refrain] Scripture: Galatians 6:9 Used With Tune: O LAND OF REST

Footsteps of Jesus

Author: Mary B. C. Slade Meter: Irregular Appears in 222 hymnals First Line: Sweetly, Lord, have we heard Thee calling Refrain First Line: Footprints of Jesus that make the pathway glow Lyrics: 1. Sweetly, Lord, have we heard Thee calling, "Come, follow Me!" And we see where Thy footprints falling, Lead us to Thee. Refrain: Footprints of Jesus that make the pathway glow; We will follow the steps of Jesus where'er they go. 2. Tho' they lead o'er the cold, dark mountains, Seeking His sheep, Or along by Siloam's fountains, Helping the weak. [Refrain] 3. If they lead thro' the temple holy, Preaching the Word, Or in homes of the poor and lowly, Serving the Lord. [Refrain] 4. Then at last, when on high He see us, Our journey done, We will rest where the steps of Jesus End at His throne. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 5:11 Used With Tune: FOOTSTEPS

The Lily of the Valley

Author: Charles W. Fry Meter: Irregular Appears in 402 hymnals First Line: I have found a friend in Jesus Refrain First Line: Lily of the valley Lyrics: 1. I have found a friend in Jesus, He's ev'rything to me, He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul; The Lily of the Valley, in Him alone I see All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole. In sorrow He's my comfort, in trouble He's my stay; He tells me ev'ry care on Him to roll: He's the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star, He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul. 2. He all my grief has taken, and all my sorrows borne; In temptation he's my strong and mighty tow'r; I have all for Him forsaken, and all my idols torn From my heart and now He keeps me by His pow'r. Though all the world forsake me, and Satan tempt me sore, Through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal: He's the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star, He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul. 3. He will never, never leave me, nor yet forsake me here, While I live by faith and do His blessed will A wall of fire about me, I've nothing now to fear, With His manna He my hungry soul shall fill. Then sweeping up to glory to see His blessed face, Where rivers of delight shall ever roll: He's the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star, He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul. Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:1 Used With Tune: SALVATIONIST

O Lord, May Church and Home Combine

Author: Carlton C. Buck Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: O Lord, may church and home combine Scripture: Ephesians 5:25 Used With Tune: LAND OF REST

Without Him

Author: Mylon R. LeFevre Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: Without Him, I could do nothing Refrain First Line: Jesus, O Jesus, do you know Him today? Scripture: John 15:5 Used With Tune: WITHOUT HIM

I Come with Joy to Meet My Lord

Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 74 hymnals Lyrics: 1. I come with joy to meet my Lord, Forgiven, loved, and free, In awe and wonder to recall His life laid down for me. 2. As Christ breaks bread and bids us share, Each proud division ends. The love that made us, makes us one, And strangers now are friends. 3. And thus with joy we meet our Lord. His presence, always near, Is in such friendship better known; We see and praise Him here. 4. Together met, together bound, We'll go our diff'rent ways, And as His people in the world, We'll live and speak His praise. Scripture: Mark 14:22 Used With Tune: LAND OF REST

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