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Let Them Come to Me
Author: A. H. Adams Hymnal: FM1891 #111 (1891) Person Name: A. H. Adams First Line: Hear the gentle Shepherd calling lambs like me Lyrics: 1 Hear the gentle Shepherd
Calling lambs like me;
In His sweetest accents:
Let them come to me.
Refrain:
Let them come to me,
Let them come to me;
Hear Him sweetly saying,
Let them come to me.
2 He will bid us enter;
When our tired feet
Reach the golden city,
He’ll be there to greet. [Refrain]
3 Thanks, dear blessed Saviour,
For Thy words of love,
Bidding children enter
Thy bright courts above. [Refrain] Topics: Coming to Christ; Infant Songs Languages: English Tune Title: [Hear the gentle Shepherd]
Let Them Come to Me
Nothing but Leaves
Author: Anon. Hymnal: FM1891 #26 (1891) Person Name: Anon. First Line: Nothing but leaves! The spirit grieves Topics: Christian Life and Experience Languages: English Tune Title: [Nothing but leaves! The spirit grieves]
Nothing but Leaves
I am Hiding ‘Neath the Shadow
Author: Anon. Hymnal: FM1891 #28 (1891) Person Name: Anon. First Line: In the secret of His presence Refrain First Line: I am hiding 'neath the shadow Lyrics: 1 In the secret of His presence
How my soul delights to hide!
Oh, how precious are the lessons
Which I learn at Jesus’ side!
Earthly cares can never fret me,
Neither trials lay me low;
For when Satan comes to tempt me,
To this “secret place” I go.
Refrain:
I am hiding ‘neath the shadow
Of His strong and shelt’ring wing;
Earthly cares can never fret me,
Neither trials lay me low,
For when Satan comes to tempt me,
To this “secret place” I go.
2 When my soul is faint and thirsty,
’neath the shadow of His wing
There is cool and pleasant shelter,
And a fresh and crystal spring;
And my Saviour rests beside me,
As we hold communion sweet.
If I tried, I could not utter
What He says when thus we meet. [Refrain]
3 When the years of life are pressing,
‘Neath that shelter find me room;
There is ample shade, refreshing
All the weary who shall come.
Blessed Saviour, there provide me
Where my burden I may hide;
Grant me peace, and rest and shelter
For the coming eventide. [Refrain] Topics: Refuge and Deliverance Languages: English Tune Title: [In the secret of His presence]
I am Hiding ‘Neath the Shadow
We are Coming
Author: Anon. Hymnal: FM1891 #136 (1891) Person Name: Anon. First Line: We have heard Thy gentle voice, O loving Saviour! Refrain First Line: We are coming, we are coming Lyrics: 1 We have heard Thy gentle voice, O loving Saviour!
We are coming, we are coming at Thy call;
Take us in Thy mighty arms and help us ever;
Safely shelter, in Thy arms we fall.
Refrain:
We are coming, we are coming,
We are coming, blessed Saviour, at Thy call;
We are coming, we are coming,
We are safe when in Thy mighty arms we fall.
2 We will follow in Thy footsteps, blessed Master;
From Thy paths of love and duty never stray;
And Thy loving voice shall cheer us as we journey
To the land of beauty far away. [Refrain]
3 We will follow though the tempest bursts around us,
Though the waves of earthly sorrow o’er us roll,
For we know Thy mighty hand will part the waters,
And Thy peace will still the storm control. [Refrain] Topics: Coming to Christ Languages: English Tune Title: [We have heard Thy gentle voice, O loving Saviour!]
We are Coming
The Glad New Song
Author: Lizzie Ashbaugh Hymnal: FM1891 #16 (1891) Person Name: Lizzie Ashbaugh First Line: Shall our lips be tuned to singing Refrain First Line: Unto Him who has redeemed us Lyrics: 1 Shall our lips be tuned to singing,
When we join the ransomed throng?
Over in the golden city
Shall we join the glad new song?
Refrain:
Unto Him who has redeemed us,
And from sin has set us free,
Glory, honor, power and blessing,
Now and evermore shall be.
2 We shall tell the ransomed story
Of the Lamb for sinners slain;
There from glory unto glory
Swells the glad triumphant strain. [Refrain]
3 Yes, we’ll sweetly join the chorus
Over on the golden shore;
With ten thousand times ten thousand,
We shall praise for evermore. [Refrain] Topics: Praise Languages: English Tune Title: [Shall our lips be tuned to singing]
The Glad New Song
'Tis Sweet to Pray
Author: E. A. Barnes Hymnal: FM1891 #9 (1891) Person Name: E. A. Barnes First Line: To God, in realms above Lyrics: 1 To God, in realms above,
‘Tis sweet to pray;
To God, so rich in love,
‘Tis sweet to pray.
I call upon His name;
I do not call in vain;
Oh, it is mine to say,
‘Tis sweet to pray,
Sweet to pray!
2 As He is always near,
‘Tis sweet to pray;
As He will help to cheer,
‘Tis sweet to pray.
I know He cares for me;
I know His love so free;
Oh, it is mine to say,
‘Tis sweet to pray,
Sweet to pray!
3 At morning’s early light
‘Tis sweet to pray;
Then at the coming night
‘Tis sweet to pray.
I knock and I believe;
I ask and I receive;
Oh, it is mine to say,
‘Tis sweet to pray,
Sweet to pray! Topics: Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: [To God, in realms above]
'Tis Sweet to Pray
At the Feet of Jesus
Hymnal: FM1891 #17 (1891) Person Name: Warren W. Bentley First Line: Sitting at the feet of Jesus Topics: Communion with Christ Languages: English Tune Title: [Sitting at the feet of Jesus]
At the Feet of Jesus
Home of Rest
Hymnal: FM1891 #38 (1891) Person Name: Warren W. Bentley First Line: Faintly flow, thou falling river Lyrics: 1 Faintly flow, thou falling river,
Like a dream that dies away;
Down to ocean gliding ever,
Keep thy calm unruffled way;
Time, with such a silent motion,
Floats along on wings of air
To eternity’s dark ocean,
Bringing all its treasures there.
2 Roses bloom and then they wither,
Cheeks are bright then fades their glow;
Shapes of light are wafted hither
Then like visions, too, they go;
Quick as clouds at evening driven
O’er the many colored west,
Time is bearing us to heaven,
Home of happiness and rest.
3 Life is one pure, shining river
Flowing to the crystal sea;
We are sailing on it ever
To the vast eternity:
Swiftly on to home and heaven,
With the rushing, heaving tide,
Soon we’ll anchor and be given
Mansions where the saved abide. Topics: Time and Eternity Languages: English Tune Title: [Faintly flow, thou falling river]
Home of Rest
Beautiful Zion
Hymnal: FM1891 #44 (1891) Person Name: Warren W. Bentley First Line: Beautiful Zion built above Refrain First Line: He who was slain on Calvary Lyrics: 1 Beautiful Zion built above,
Beautiful city that I love,
Beautiful gates of pearly white,
Beautiful temple, God its light.
Refrain:
He who was slain on Calvary
Opened those pearly gates to me,
Opened those pearly gates to me.
2 Beautiful city filled with light,
Beautiful angels clothed in white,
Beautiful strains that never tire,
Beautiful harps thro’ all the choir. [Refrain]
3 Beautiful crowns on every brow,
Beautiful palms the conq’rors show,
Beautiful robes the ransomed wear,
Beautiful all who enter there. [Refrain]
4 Beautiful throne of Christ our King,
Beautiful songs the angels sing,
Beautiful rest, all wand’rings cease,
Beautiful home of perfect peace. [Refrain] Topics: Zion, House of God Languages: English Tune Title: [Beautiful Zion built above]
Beautiful Zion
Lo! He Cometh
Author: Thos. O. Blair Hymnal: FM1891 #127 (1891) Person Name: Thos. O. Blair First Line: Lo! He cometh in the clouds of heaven Refrain First Line: Praise Him, praise Him Topics: Adoration; Second Coming of Christ Languages: English Tune Title: [Lo! He cometh in the clouds of heaven]
Lo! He Cometh
Blessed River
Author: Rev. H. Bonar, D.D. Hymnal: FM1891 #120 (1891) Person Name: Rev. H. Bonar, D.D. First Line: Forth from the throne of glory Refrain First Line: Blessed River, let me ever Lyrics: 1 Forth from the throne of glory,
Bright in its crystal gleam,
Bursts out the living Fountain,
Swells on the living Stream.
Refrain:
Blessed River, let me ever
Feast my soul on Thee,
Blessed River, let me ever
Feast my soul on Thee.
2 Stream, full of life and gladness,
Spring of all health and peace,
No harps by Thee hand silent,
Nor happy voices cease. [Refrain]
3 River of God I greet Thee,
Not now afar, but near;
My soul to Thy still waters,
Hastes in its thirsting here. [Refrain] Topics: River of Life Languages: English Tune Title: [Forth from the throne of glory]
Blessed River
Our Battle Cry
Author: F. G. Burroughs; H. L. G. Hymnal: FM1891 #178 (1891) Person Name: F. G. Burroughs First Line: Hark, hark! for the sound of a trumpet Refrain First Line: The sword of the Spirit Lyrics: 1 Hark, hark! for the sound of a trumpet
Is borne by the zephyrs today;
It calls for the soldiers of Jesus
To gather in battle array!
Come one, and come all to the conflict,
Equipped in the armor divine;
No soldier who fights for our Captain
His place in the ranks will resign.
Refrain:
The sword of the Spirit
We’ll take unto the field,
That blessed word of God.
With faith for our shield,
And the helmet of salvation,
With prayer and supplication,
We’ll hold the cross high,
We’ll bring the lost nigh,
We’ll praise the God of battles for our victory.
2 Haste, hate from the mountains and valleys,
Where you have been resting a while;
O haste while the trumpet is sounding,
And work for God’s fav’ring smile!
Let none plead his weakness or failures,
With plenteous grace at command:
Take up His whose armor, my brother,
And having done all, ready stand. [Refrain]
3 Hark, hark! for the sound of the trumpet
Calls forth to the conflict the brave;
Speed onward, ye soldiers of Jesus,
That know He is mighty to save.
The battle is His, He will triumph,
And to us His vict’ries assign,
For none who belong to our Captain,
Their places will ever resign. [Refrain] Topics: Christian warfare Languages: English Tune Title: [Hark, hark! for the sound of a trumpet]
Our Battle Cry
My Guide
Author: Hezekiah Butterworth Hymnal: FM1891 #108 (1891) Person Name: Hezekiah Butterworth First Line: My Lord is mine from day to day Refrain First Line: I know, I know, I know that He is mine Lyrics: 1 My Lord is mine from day to day;
I walk by Jesus’ side;
Although I cannot know the way,
I always know my Guide.
Refrain:
I know, I known,
I know that He is mine;
I know, I know,
I nothing need beside.
2 Where’er I pitch my wand’ring tent,
Wherever I abide,
Tho’ life be hard, I am content
To always know my Guide. [Refrain]
3 The ways that I should follow Him
He will for me provide;
And though the light of joy grow dim,
I still can trust my Guide. [Refrain]
4 In the pavilions of His love
He doth my spirit hide;
But t’ward the heavenly gates I move
With Jesus for my Guide. [Refrain] Topics: Leader and Guide; Walking with Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [My Lord is mine from day to day]
My Guide
Nearer Home
Author: Alice Carey Hymnal: FM1891 #76 (1891) Person Name: Alice Carey First Line: One sweetly solemn thought Refrain First Line: I'm nearer my home Lyrics: 1 One sweetly solemn thought
Comes to me o’er and o’er:
I’m nearer my home today
Than ever I’ve been before.
Refrain:
I’m nearer my home,
My beautiful home;
I’m nearer my home in heaven today
Than ever I’ve been before.
2 I’m near my Father’s house
Where many mansions be;
I’m nearer His throne today,
I’m nearer the crystal sea. [Refrain]
3 I’m near my going home
To lay this burden down;
I’m leaving my cross of grief,
Then wearing my starry crown. [Refrain] Topics: Heavenly Home Languages: English Tune Title: [One sweetly solemn thought]
Nearer Home
Harvest
Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman Hymnal: FM1891 #34 (1891) Person Name: Mrs. E. W. Chapman First Line: Lo! the dawn is rising Refrain First Line: See, the ripened fields are teeming Lyrics: 1 Lo! the dawn is rising
O’er the eastern hills,
And the wild-bird singing,
Every heart enthrills.
Refrain:
See, the ripened fields are teeming;
Hear the reaper’s glad refrain;
Ringing loud and clear the music,
Waking echoes o’er the plain.
2 Melodies they’re chanting
As the brightness glows;
Fair the flow’rs are blooming,
Sweetest fragrance flows. [Refrain]
3 Brilliant is the beauty
Of the joyous morn;
Reapers hail the gleaming
Of the golden corn. [Refrain] Topics: Harvest Time Languages: English Tune Title: [Lo! the dawn is rising]
Harvest
The Everlasting Arms
Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman Hymnal: FM1891 #101 (1891) Person Name: Mrs. E. W. Chapman First Line: 'Tis sweet to lie in the loving arms Refrain First Line: I know not what the future shall be Lyrics: 1 ‘Tis sweet to lie in the loving arms,
From sorrow and care set free,
To lean my head on the Saviour’s breast,
And know that He cares for me.
Refrain:
I know not what the future shall be,
But my soul shall dread no alarms;
I know not what is in store for me,
But underneath are the everlasting arms.
2 Those arms of might will not let me fall,
No fear shall my heat annoy;
While o’er my head are the wings of love,
Well-filled is my cup with joy. [Refrain]
3 His smile can lighten the darkest hour,
Bright day shall succeed the night;
As flow’rs unfold in the dewy morn,
My soul doth rejoice in light. [Refrain] Topics: Savior's Love Languages: English Tune Title: ['Tis sweet to lie in the loving arms]
The Everlasting Arms
Some Bright and Joyful Morn
Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman Hymnal: FM1891 #158 (1891) Person Name: Mrs. E. W. Chapman First Line: We shall cross the swelling Jordan Lyrics: 1 We shall cross the swelling Jordan,
Some bright and joyful morn;
We shall reach the hills of Eden,
Some bright and joyful morn.
Op’d for us the pearly gate,
Where the blest attendants wait,
And the Saviour reigns in state,
Some bright and joyful morn.
2 We shall hear the angels singing,
Some bright and joyful morn;
Hear the bells of heaven ringing,
Some bright and joyful morn.
Joining with the ransomed throng,
We shall sing the glad new song,
Hear the echo roll along,
Some bright and joyful morn.
3 Saints and angels will adore Him,
Some bright and joyful morn;
Cherubim fall down before Him,
Some bright and joyful morn.
Joyful praise we shall proclaim
To our Jesus, just the same;
Glory give to His dear name,
Some bright and joyful morn. Topics: Christian Life and Experience; Joy and Gladness Languages: English Tune Title: [We shall cross the swelling Jordan]
Some Bright and Joyful Morn
Sing, O Sing the Love of Jesus
Author: May Clifton Hymnal: FM1891 #74 (1891) Person Name: May Clifton First Line: Sing, O sing the love of Jesus! Topics: Savior's Love Languages: English Tune Title: [Sing, O sing the love of Jesus!]
Sing, O Sing the Love of Jesus
Jesus is Coming Again
Hymnal: FM1891 #87 (1891) Person Name: D. W. Crist First Line: Over the valleys, hilltops and mountains Refrain First Line: Coming again; O glorious tidings! Lyrics: 1 Over the valleys, hilltops and mountains
Rings out the shout from woodland and plain;
Sing it, ye rivers, seas, lakes and fountains,
Jesus to earth is coming again.
2 Coming again; O glorious the tidings!
Let all the earth take up the glad refrain.
Shout it aloud, ye isles of the ocean,
Jesus to earth is coming again.
3 Cheering each pilgrim, way-worn and weary,
No more we hear him fret or complain;
Bright is the way that once was so dreary;
Jesus to earth is coming again.
4 Coming to take us over the river,
Where we shall sing of Him who was slain;
Gladly, then, sing His praises for ever;
Jesus to earth is coming again. Languages: English Tune Title: [Over the valleys, hilltops and mountains]
Jesus is Coming Again
Resting in Jesus
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: FM1891 #33 (1891) Person Name: Fanny J. Crosby First Line: Soon shall I rest in Jesus Topics: Rest and Peace; Trust and Confidence Languages: English Tune Title: [Soon shall I rest in Jesus]
Resting in Jesus
Showers of Blessing
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: FM1891 #78 (1891) Person Name: Fanny J. Crosby First Line: Lord, we beseech Thee, come in Thy love Refrain First Line: Show'rs of blessing, let them now descend Topics: Blessing Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord, we beseech Thee, come in Thy love]
Showers of Blessing
More Like Jesus
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: FM1891 #105 (1891) Person Name: Fanny J. Crosby First Line: More like Jesus would I be Topics: Growth in Grace Languages: English Tune Title: [More like Jesus would I be]
More Like Jesus
O Let Us Live Nearer
Author: Mrs. Clara M. Wilson Hymnal: FM1891 #109 (1891) Person Name: Mrs. Clara M. Wilson First Line: O let us live nearer to Jesus our Lord Topics: Christian Life and Experience; Nearness to Christ Languages: English Tune Title: [O let us live nearer to Jesus our Lord]
O Let Us Live Nearer
Anniversary Hymn
Author: Fanny Crosby Hymnal: FM1891 #119 (1891) Person Name: Fanny Crosby First Line: Dear Saviour, from Thy throne above Refrain First Line: Our hearts in tuneful numbers wake Topics: Anniversary and Children's Day Languages: English Tune Title: [Dear Saviour, from Thy throne above]
Anniversary Hymn
Our Golden Home
Author: Fanny Crosby Hymnal: FM1891 #155 (1891) Person Name: Fanny Crosby First Line: We have a home eternal Refrain First Line: A few more toils and trials Lyrics: 1 We have a home eternal,
A house not made with hands;
Upon the Rock of Ages
Its sure foundation stands.
Our faith, from Pisgah’s mountain,
Can see its portals fair.
O blessed home eternal!
Praise God, we’ll soon be there!
Refrain:
A few more toils and trials,
A few more storms to bear,
And all will then be over.
Praise God, we’ll soon be there!
2 We have a home eternal,
A home with splendor bright,
Where Jesus reigns triumphant
And Jesus is the light,
Along the crystal river,
The Tree of Life so fair,
Its golden fruit is waving:
Praise God, we’ll soon be there! [Refrain]
3 That home our Lord has purchased;
His blood the price has paid;
And numbers without number,
In spotless robes arrayed,
With shouts proclaim His mercy,
With shouts His love declare.
O joy beyond expressing!
Praise God, we’ll soon be there! [Refrain] Topics: Heavenly Home Languages: English Tune Title: [We have a home eternal]
Our Golden Home
Who is Ready?
Author: Annie Cummings Hymnal: FM1891 #27 (1891) Person Name: Annie Cummings First Line: Waiting is the golden harvest Refrain First Line: Who is willing? who is ready? Lyrics: 1 Waiting is the golden harvest,
Waiting is the golden grain,
While the Master calls for reapers
From the hillside and the plain.
Refrain:
Who is willing? who is ready?
Who will go and work today?
See the golden harvest waiting!
Who will bear the sheaves away?
2 Truly is the harvest plenteous,
But the laborers are few;
Pray ye that the Lord of harvest
Send forth workmen tried and true. [Refrain]
3 Will the Master hold us guiltless,
If the work be left undone?
If for lack of labor, perish
Precious souls we might have won? [Refrain]
4 Haste, O hasten, Christian workers!
Swiftly speed the hours away;
Hearken to the Master’s warning,
Work ye while ‘tis called today. [Refrain] Topics: Harvest Time Languages: English Tune Title: [Waiting is the golden harvest]
Who is Ready?
Joyously On
Author: F. M. D. Hymnal: FM1891 #20 (1891) Person Name: F. M. D. First Line: Marching on, an army strong and grand Refrain First Line: On, joyously on Lyrics: 1 Marching on, an army strong and grand,
Marching on to Canaan’s happy land.
By Jehovah we are led along,
Safely to the land of joy and song;
Happy, free as birds upon the wing,
Marching homeward with a mighty King.
Refrain:
On, joyously on;
We are marching on, an army strong and grand.
On, joyously on;
We are marching on to Canaan’s happy land.
2 Marching on through sunny days of youth,
Loyal ever to the gospel truth;
Tempted often as we onward go,
Never yielding to the wily foe.
With our banner flashing ‘gainst the sky,
Marching to the promised land on high. [Refrain]
3 Marching on through dust and burning heat;
Marching often, too, with weary feet;
Strife and trials may beset our way,
We keep boldly marching day by day.
Cheerfully the trials we will bear,
For we know that vict’ry waits us there. [Refrain] Topics: Christian warfare Languages: English Tune Title: [Marching on, an army strong and grand]
Joyously On
More Like Thee
Author: Frank M. Davis Hymnal: FM1891 #85 (1891) Person Name: Frank M. Davis First Line: More like Thee, O Saviour, let me be Refrain First Line: Like Thee, like Thee Topics: Growth in Grace Languages: English Tune Title: [More like Thee, O Saviour, let me be]
More Like Thee
The Beautiful By-and-by
Author: Frank M. Davis Hymnal: FM1891 #151 (1891) Person Name: Frank M. Davis First Line: Over the river of Jordan we'll meet Refrain First Line: In the beautiful by and by Lyrics: 1 Over the River of Jordan we’ll meet,
In the beautiful by-and-by;
Loved ones long gone on before we shall greet,
In the beautiful by-and-by.
Ties of affection are broken no more,
Life is a treasure sublime on the shore,
Angelic bands wait to welcome us o’er,
In the beautiful by-and-by.
2 Joy will illumine each step of our way,
In the beautiful by-and-by;
Darkness will melt in the brightness of day,
In the beautiful by-and-by.
Yes, far away in the city of gold.
Teeming with pleasures to mortals untold,
We shall the face of our Saviour behold,
In the beautiful by-and-by.
3 Gladly we’ll join the sweet strains of the blest,
In the beautiful by-and-by;
Gladly we’ll enter the heavenly rest,
In the beautiful by-and-by.
Far from the shadows that darken this land,
We shall be one of a glorified band,
Led by the Father’s own bountiful hand,
In the beautiful by-and-by. Topics: Gathering Home; Heavenly Home Languages: English Tune Title: [Over the river of Jordan we'll meet]
The Beautiful By-and-by
He Lives to Save
Author: Rev. F. Denison Hymnal: FM1891 #61 (1891) Person Name: Rev. F. Denison First Line: He lives; proclaim the tidings Refrain First Line: Send forth the proclamation Lyrics: 1 He lives; proclaim the tidings;
Bid back the clouds of gloom;
Dismiss all doubts and chidings;
The Lord has left the tomb.
Refrain:
Send forth the proclamation;
Light breaks upon the grave;
Accept the full salvation;
He lies, He lives to save.
2 He lives; O tell the story
To each and every one!
The Lord of life and glory
Has perfect victory won. [Refrain]
3 He lives; for ever risen,
Triumphantly He reigns;
He opens now sin’s prison,
And breaks the captive’s chain. [Refrain] Topics: Savior's Love Languages: English Tune Title: [He lives; proclaim the tidings]
He Lives to Save
Stand Up for Jesus
Author: Rev. Geo. Duffield Hymnal: FM1891 #49 (1891) Person Name: Rev. Geo. Duffield First Line: Stand up! Stand up for Jesus Topics: Activity and Work Languages: English
Stand Up for Jesus
Room in My Heart for Thee
Author: Charlotte Elliott Hymnal: FM1891 #58 (1891) Person Name: Charlotte Elliott First Line: Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown Refrain First Line: Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus! Lyrics: 1 Thou didst leave Thy home and Thy kingly crown,
When Thou camest to earth for me;
But in Bethl’hem’s home there was found no room
For Thy holy nativity.
Refrain:
Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus!
There is room in my heart for Thee.
2 Heaven’s arches rang when the angels sang,
When they told of Thy high degree;
But in lowly birth didst Thou come to earth,
And in greatest humility. [Refrain]
3 Foxes found their rest, and the birds their nest,
In the shade of the forest tree;
But Thy couch was sod, O Thou Son of God!
In the desert of Galilee. [Refrain]
4 Thou camest, Lord, with the living word
That should set Thy people free;
But with mock and scorn, and with crown and thorn,
Did they bear Thee to Calvary. [Refrain] Topics: Coming to Christ Languages: English Tune Title: [Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown]
Room in My Heart for Thee
Happy Songs of Zion
Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Hymnal: FM1891 #37 (1891) Person Name: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth First Line: On my way to Zion Lyrics: 1 On my way to Zion
Songs my lips employ;
Ever fresh the goodness,
Ever new the joy.
Refrain:
Happy songs of Zion,
Singing all the way;
Singing through the darkness,
Singing through the day.
2 Songs of joy before me
Shall my soul incite,
For I’m pressing onward
To the golden light. [Refrain]
3 God my hand is holding,
And a song he gives,
With the sweet assurance,
My Redeemer lives. [Refrain]
4 When with foes contending
For the victory,
Songs of great deliv’rance
Set my spirit free. [Refrain] Topics: Christian Life and Experience Languages: English Tune Title: [On my way to Zion]
Happy Songs of Zion
Broad is the Opening Field
Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Hymnal: FM1891 #164 (1891) Person Name: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth First Line: Broad is the op'ning field Refrain First Line: Up and away, my brother! Lyrics: 1 Broad is the op’ning field,
Calling for help today;
Great is the harvest yield,—
Why should the work delay?
Refrain:
Up and away, my brother!
Gather the golden grain;
Be not a moment idle,
Gather, gather,
Gather till none shall remain.
2 Few are the willing hearts
Ready the work to do;
Weak are the lab’ring hands,
Weary the faithful few. [Refrain]
3 Word from our Lord has come,—
Sounds in our ears today:
White are the harvest fields;
Pray for more lab’rers—pray! [Refrain] Topics: Activity and Work; Harvest Time Languages: English Tune Title: [Broad is the op'ning field]
Broad is the Opening Field
Thy Love is Like a Burning Fire
Author: Faber Hymnal: FM1891 #15 (1891) Person Name: Faber First Line: I love Thee, Lord, and know not how Refrain First Line: O Jesus! Jesus! dearest Lord! Lyrics: 1 I love Thee, Lord, and know not how
My transports to control;
Thy love is like a burning fire
Within my very soul.
Refrain:
O Jesus! Jesus! dearest Lord!
Forgive me if I say,
For very love, Thy sacred name
A thousand times a day.
2 O wonderful! that Thou shouldst let
So vile a heart as mine
Love Thee with such a love as this,
And make so free with Thine. [Refrain]
3 Lord, Thou to me art all in all,
My honor and my wealth,
My heart’s desire, my body’s strength,
My soul’s eternal health. [Refrain] Topics: Saving Love Languages: English Tune Title: [I love Thee, Lord, and know not how]
Thy Love is Like a Burning Fire
Call to the Work
Author: H. L. F. Hymnal: FM1891 #70 (1891) Person Name: H. L. F. First Line: When the Lord of the vineyard is calling Refrain First Line: Will you cheerfully labor in the vineyard? Lyrics: 1 When the Lord of the vineyard is calling
For your help when there’s work to be done,
Are you ready to go at His bidding,
And to toil till the set of the sun?
Refrain:
Will you cheerfully labor in the vineyard?
Will you work for the promised reward?
If the hours be few or many,
Will you earn the toiler’s penny
By your labor in the vineyard of the Lord?
2 Are you willing to go without knowing
What reward there will be for your pain,
Leaving all in the hands of the Master
Till He comes to His vineyard again? [Refrain]
3 There’s no place for the idle; the harvest
In the heat of the day must be won,
For the Lord of the vineyard will only
To the faithful ones say, “Tis well done.” [Refrain] Topics: Activity and Work; Gospel Call and Invitations Languages: English Tune Title: [When the Lord of the vineyard is calling]
Call to the Work
The Host no Man can Number
Author: H. L. F. Hymnal: FM1891 #174 (1891) Person Name: H. L. F. First Line: A host so vast and numberless Refrain First Line: A throng no man can number Lyrics: 1 A host so vast and numberless,
The countless millions stand,
Around the great Jehovah’s throne,
With waving palms in hand.
Refrain:
A throng no man can number,
As the stars or the sands by the sea;
They wave their palms, singing,
“Glory be to God,
Who giveth us the victory.”
2 Whence came these countless shining ones?
Up from earth’s toil and pain,
They came thro’ tribulations sore,
This heav’nly rest to gain. [Refrain]
3 These are the poor and lowly souls
Who passed beneath the rod,
Relying on His promise sure,
“The lowly shall see God.” [Refrain]
4 And these were kind and merciful,
Who trusting in the Lord,
Dealt gently with the erring ones,
And this their great reward. [Refrain]
5 And these made peace and conquered strife;
To them bright crowns are giv’n;
The King hath made them sons and heirs,
And they inherit heav’n. [Refrain]
6 How came they to this blessed place?
And whence their bright array?
Their robes are white in Jesus’ blood,
Their sins are washed away. [Refrain] Topics: Numberless Host Languages: English Tune Title: [A host so vast and numberless]
The Host no Man can Number
We are Singing
Author: Chas. H. Gabriel Hymnal: FM1891 #32 (1891) Person Name: Chas. H. Gabriel First Line: We are singing, praises bringing Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! hallelujah! Lyrics: 1 We are singing, praises bringing,
To our Saviour today,
For His kindness in our blindness,
Leading safely alway.
Refrain:
Hallelujah! hallelujah!
We are marching along;
Christ and glory, wondrous story,
Is the theme of our song.
2 He hath led us, kindly fed us
With sweet manna divine,
Gently chiding, ere abiding
On our pathway to shine. [Refrain]
3 Care and trials, self-denials,
Meet we day after day;
But so sweetly and completely
Jesus drives them away. [Refrain]
4 Brother, love Him, come and prove Him,
Your Redeemer and King;
He’ll receive you and relieve you;
Hallelujah then sing. [Refrain] Topics: Praise Languages: English Tune Title: [We are singing, praises bringing]
We are Singing
Only a Step
Author: Chas. H. Gabriel Hymnal: FM1891 #86 (1891) Person Name: Chas. H. Gabriel First Line: Hear the sweet voice of Jesus say Lyrics: 1 Hear the sweet voice of Jesus say,
“Come unto me, I am the way!”
Hearken, the loving call obey;
Come, for He loves you so.
Refrain:
Only a step, only a step;
Come, for He bled for you and died;
He’s the same loving Saviour yet,
Jesus the Crucified.
2 Only thy will to say, “I’ll go;
Down at His feet my sins I’ll throw;
Leaving the world of sin and woe,
Jesus, I come to Thee.” [Refrain]
3 Casting your heavy burden down
Low at the cross, the world may frown;
Yet you shall wear a glorious crown,
When He makes up His own. [Refrain]
4 Open for you the pearly gate;
Lov’d ones for you now watch and wait.
Terrible thought! to cry too late,
“Jesus, I come to Thee.” [Refrain] Topics: Coming to Christ Languages: English Tune Title: [Hear the sweet voice of Jesus say]
Only a Step
Send the Light
Author: C. H. G. Hymnal: FM1891 #140 (1891) Person Name: C. H. G. First Line: There's a call comes ringing o'er the restless wave Refrain First Line: We will spread the everlasting light Topics: Gospel Light; Mission and Temperance Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a call comes ringing o'er the restless wave]
Send the Light
Sowing the Seed
Author: C. H. G. Hymnal: FM1891 #161 (1891) Person Name: C. H. G. First Line: Sowing the seed, preparing for the harvest Refrain First Line: Sowing, sowing Lyrics: 1 Sowing the seed, preparing for the harvest
While the golden sun is high;
What do we scatter, carefully remember,
We must gather by and by.
Refrain:
Sowing, sowing,
Sowing, we are sowing for our reaping by and by;
Sowing today, sowing today,
Reaping by and by.
2 Sowing the seed! shall tares or weeds among them
Spring to life and choke the grain?
Scatter the seed ‘mid earnest cultivation,
Honest work for honest gain. [Refrain]
3 Sowing the seed! O blessed occupation!
If we sow in faith and love,
Jesus will give a royal compensation
At the “harvest home” above. [Refrain] Topics: Activity and Work; Sowing and Reaping Languages: English Tune Title: [Sowing the seed, preparing for the harvest]
Sowing the Seed
A Song of Joy
Author: H. L. G. Hymnal: FM1891 #152 (1891) Person Name: H. L. G. First Line: The sweetest song my heart e'er sung Refrain First Line: O hallelujah! Jesus saves Lyrics: 1 The sweetest song my heart e’er sung
Was one about my Lord;—
Of pardon free He gave to me,
When I believed His word.
Refrain:
O hallelujah! Jesus saves;
His blood avails for me.
O hallelujah! praise the Lord;
He sets His people free.
2 The hallelujahs, of that hour
Have never passed away,
For Christ abides, whate’er betides;
My soul’s aglow today. [Refrain]
3 No harps on willow branches hang,
But all in tune for God;
My bounding soul, while ages roll,
Will shout His praise abroad. [Refrain]
4 No Babylonian rivers now
Flow by me when I weep;
For tears of joy, without allow,
Are mine while Christ doth keep. [Refrain]
5 Tho’ trials come, and troubles too,
Temptations press severe,
My Jesus is a conqueror,
And tells me not to fear. [Refrain]
6 And still the carol of my soul,
From early morn till night,
Is, “whosoever will may come,”
“And walk with me in white.” [Refrain] Topics: Adoration; Joy and Gladness Languages: English Tune Title: [The sweetest song my heart e'er sung]
A Song of Joy
The Haven of Rest
Author: H. L. Gilmour Hymnal: FM1891 #153 (1891) Person Name: H. L. Gilmour First Line: My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea Refrain First Line: I've anchored my soul in the haven of rest Topics: Haven of Rest; Savior's Love Languages: English Tune Title: [My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea]
The Haven of Rest
I would Sing to You of Jesus
Author: O. S. G. Hymnal: FM1891 #98 (1891) Person Name: O. S. G. Refrain First Line: Can it be your heart is hardened Lyrics: 1 I would sing to you of Jesus,
And His power to fully save—
He who left His throne in glory,
For our souls a ransom gave.
Refrain:
Can it be your heart is hardened?
Don’t you feel His presence nigh,
Whisp’ring softly, telling ever,
That your soul unsaved must die?
2 I would sing to you of Jesus,
Of His heavenly love so free,
Of His waiting to be gracious,
He who died on Calvary. [Refrain]
3 I would sing to you of Jesus,
Of His grace so full and free;
By this grace we live and conquer,
For Christ gives the victory. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [I would sing to you of Jesus]
I would Sing to You of Jesus
Precious Jesus
Hymnal: FM1891 #117 (1891) Person Name: O. S. Grinnell First Line: Precious Jesus, O to love Thee! Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus Lyrics: 1 Precious Jesus, O to love Thee!—
O to know that Thou art mine!
Jesus, all my heart I give Thee,
If Thou wilt but make me Thine.
Refrain:
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus,
Thou art all in all to me.
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus,
Thou art all in all to me.
2 Take my warmest, best affection,
Take my mem’ry, mind and will;
Then will all Thy loving Spirit,
All my emptied nature fill. [Refrain]
3 Bold I touch Thy sacred garments,
Fearless stretch my eager hand;
Virtue, like a healing fountain,
Freely flows at love’s command. [Refrain]
4 O how precious, dear Redeemer,
Is the love, the life divine!
I am saved, the word is spoken;
I am Christ’s, and He is mine. Topics: Adoration; Jesus; Saving Love Languages: English Tune Title: [Precious Jesus, O to love Thee!]
Precious Jesus
Tell it Out Among the Nations!
Author: Frances R. Havergal Hymnal: FM1891 #64 (1891) Person Name: Frances R. Havergal First Line: Tell it out among the nations that the Lord is King! Lyrics: 1 Tell it out among the nations that the Lord is King!
Tell it out! Tell it out!
Tell it out among the nations, bid them shout and sing;
Tell it out! Tell it out!
Tell it out! Tell it out!
Tell it out with adoration that He shall increase,
That the mighty King of Glory is the King of Peace;
Tell it out! Tell it out!
2 Tell it out among the people that the Saviour reigns;
Tell it out! Tell it out!
Tell it out among the heathen, bid them break their chains;
Tell it out! Tell it out!
Tell it out! Tell it out!
Tell it out among the weeping ones that Jesus lives;
Tell it out among the weary ones what rest He gives;
Tell it out! Tell it out!
3 Tell it out among the people, Jesus reigns above;
Tell it out! Tell it out!
Tell it out among the nations that His reign is love;
Tell it out! Tell it out!
Tell it out! Tell it out!
Tell it out among the highways and the lanes at home,
That the weary, heavy laden need no longer roam;
Tell it out! Tell it out! Topics: Mission and Temperance Languages: English Tune Title: [Tell it out among the nations that the Lord is King!]
Tell it Out Among the Nations!
My Soul, be on Thy Guard
Author: Heath Hymnal: FM1891 #81 (1891) Person Name: Heath Topics: Watchfulness Languages: English Tune Title: LABAN
My Soul, be on Thy Guard
Hear the Blessed Promise
Author: Miss Ida Hedrick Hymnal: FM1891 #165 (1891) Person Name: Miss Ida Hedrick First Line: Lo, this world is full of sorrow Refrain First Line: Hear the promise, blessed promise! Lyrics: 1 Lo, this world is full of sorrow,
Here we find no lasting joy,
Gloomy storms of doubt come o’er us,
And temptations e’er annoy.
Refrain:
Hear the promise, blessed promise!
May it keep us from the fall!
“He that to the end endureth,
Shall be saved” once for all.
2 Faint not, brother, though thy burden
Daily grows more hard to bear;
Go and tell it all to Jesus,
He can lighten every care. [Refrain]
3 We are writing on the seashore,
Gazing on the faraway,
Where our friends in peace are dwelling
Safe in realms of endless day. [Refrain] Topics: Salvation; Trust and Confidence Languages: English Tune Title: [Lo, this world is full of sorrow]
Hear the Blessed Promise
Bring the Children to Jesus
Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: FM1891 #146 (1891) Person Name: E. E. Hewitt First Line: Seeking the Master in faith and love Refrain First Line: Bring them to Jesus whose grace is free Lyrics: 1 Seeking the Master in faith and love,
Bring the children to Jesus;
No other friend like the Friend above,
Bring the children to Jesus.
Refrain:
Bring them to Jesus whose grace is free,
Bring them to Jesus, His treasures to be;
Bring them for time and eternity,
Bring the children to Jesus.
2 “Suffer the children,” He once did say,
Bring the children to Jesus;
He is the Life and the Truth, the way,
Bring the children to Jesus. [Refrain]
3 Bring them by teaching and earnest prayer,
Bring the children to Jesus;
Bring them by loving and faithful care,
Bring the children to Jesus. [Refrain]
4 Bring them for shelter from worldly harms,
Bring the children to Jesus;
Safety from sin in the Saviour’s arms,
Bring the children to Jesus. [Refrain]
5 Bring them to render Him sweetest praise,
Bring the children to Jesus;
Growing in grace as they grow in days,
Bring the children to Jesus. [Refrain] Topics: Children's Praise; Coming to Christ; Infant Songs Languages: English Tune Title: [Seeking the Master in faith and love]
Bring the Children to Jesus
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