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Look unto Jesus, and be found

Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: As the serpent raised by Moses Lyrics: 1 As the serpent rais'd by Moses Heal'd the burning serpent's bite, JESUS thus himself discloses To the wounded sinner's sight. 2 Hear his gracious invitation, "I have life and peace to give, I have wrought out full salvation, Sinner look to me and live. 3 Pore upon your sins no longer, Well I know their mighty guilt; But my love than death is stronger, I my blood have freely spilt. 4 Though your heart has long been harden'd, Look on me--it soft shall grow; Past transgressions shall be pardon'd, And I'll wash you white as snow. 5 I have seen what you were doing; Tho' you little thought of me; You were madly bent on ruin, But I said--It shall not be. 6 You had been for ever wretched, Had I not espous'd your part; Now behold my arms outstretched To receive you to my heart. 7 Well may shame, and joy, and wonder, All you inward passions move; I could crush thee with my thunder. But I speak to thee in love. 8 See! your sins are all forgiv'n, I have paid the countless sum! Now my death has open'd heav'n, Thither you shall shortly come. 9 Dearest Saviour, we adore thee For thy precious life and death; Melt each stubborn heart before thee, Give us all the eye of faith: 10 From the law's condemning sentence, To thy mercy we appeal; Thou alone canst give repentance, Thou alone our souls canst heal. Topics: Christ Looking to him; Christ Looking to him
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Christian Self-denial

Appears in 138 hymnals First Line: And must I part with all I have Lyrics: 1 And must I part with all I have, My dearest Lord for thee? It is but right since thou hast done Much more than this for me. 2 Yes, let it go--one look from thee Will more than make amends, For all the losses I sustain Of credit, riches, friends. 3 Ten thousand worlds, then thousand lives, How worthless they appear, Compar'd with thee, supremely good, Divinely bright and fair! 4 Saviour of souls, could I from thee A single smile obtain, Tho' destitute of all things else, I'd glory in my gain. Topics: Self-Denial; Self-Denial Scripture: Mark 8:34
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The final sentence and misery of the wicked

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 305 hymnals First Line: And will the Judge descend? Lyrics: 1 And will the Judge descend? And must the dead arise? And not a single soul escape His all-discerning eyes? 2 And from his righteous lips Shall this dread sentence sound; And through the numerous guilty throng, Spread black despair around? 3 "Depart from me, accurs'd, "To everlasting flame, "For rebel angels first prepar'd, "Where mercy never came." 4 How will my heart endure The terrors of that day: When earth and heav'n, before his face, Astonish'd shrink away? 5 But ere that trumpet shakes The mansions of the dead; Hark, from the gospel's cheering sound, What joyful tidings spread! 6 Ye sinners, seek his grace, Whose wrath ye cannot bear; Fly to the shelter of his cross, And find salvation there. 7 So shall that curse remove By which the Saviour bled; And the last awful day shall pour His blessings on your head. Topics: Song of desired heaven Scripture: Matthew 25:41
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The evil Heart

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 82 hymnals First Line: Astonish'd and distress'd Lyrics: 1 Astonish'd and distress'd, I turn mine eyes within; My heart with loads of guilt oprest, The seat of every sin. 2 What croads of evil thoughts, What vile affections there! Distrust, presumption, artful guile, Pride, envy, slavish fear. 3 Almighty King of saints These tyrant lusts subdue; Expel the darkness of my mind, And all my powers renew. 4 This done, my cheerful voice Shall loud hosannas raise; My soul shall glow with gratitude, My lips proclaim thy praise. Topics: Heart Evil; Heart Evil Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9
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Divine Knowledge from Creation

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: The book of nature open lies Lyrics: 1 The book of nature open lies, With much instruction stor'd; But till the LORD anoints our eyes, We cannot read a word. 2 The knowledge of the saints excels The wisdom of the schools; To them his secrets God reveals, Tho' men account them fools. 3 To them the sun and stars on high, The flow'rs that paint the field, And all the artless birds that fly, Divine instruction yield. 4 The creatures on their senses press, As witnesses to prove Their Saviour's pow'r and faithfulness, His providence and love. 5 Thus may we study nature's book, To make us wise indeed! And pity those who only look At what they cannot read. Topics: Creation Proves the being and perfections of God; Creation Proves the being and perfections of God
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A hymn to be repeated on going to rest

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 595 hymnals First Line: The day is past and gone Lyrics: 1 The day is past and gone, The evening shades appear, O may I ever keep in mind, The night of death is near. 2 I lay my garments by, Upon my bed to rest; So death will soon remove me hence, And leave my soul undrest. 3 Lord keep me safe this night, Secure from all my fears; May angels guard me while I sleep, Till morning light appears. 4 And when I early rise, To view th' unwearied sun, May I set out to win the prize, And after glory run. 5 That when my days are past, And I from time remove, Lord I may in thy bosom rest, The bosom of thy love. Topics: Evening
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The Fountain opened for Sinners

Appears in 41 hymnals First Line: The fountain of Christ, lord, help us to sing Lyrics: 1 The fountain of Christ, lord, help us to sing: The blood of our priest, our crucify'd king; The fountain that cleanses from sin and from filth, And richly dispenses Salvation and health. 2 This fountain so dear he'll freely impart; When pierc'd by the spear, it flow'd from his heart; With blood and with water, the first to atone, To cleanse us the latter; the fountain's but one. 3 This fountain from guilt not only makes pure, And gives, soon as felt, infallible cure; But if guilt removed, return and remain, Its power may be proved again and again. 4 This fountain unseal'd stands open for all Who long to be heal'd the great and the small; Here's strength for the weakly that hither are led; Here's health for the sickly, and life for the dead. 5 This fountain tho' rich, from charge is quite clear, The poorer the wretch, the welcomer here: Come needy, and guilty, come loathsome, and bare: Tho' leprous and filthy, come just as you are. 6 This fountain in vain has never been try'd, It takes out all stain, whenever apply'd; The fountain flows sweetly with virtue divine, To cleanse souls completely, tho' leprous as mine. Topics: Christ A fountain for sinners; Sinners Praising the fountain of Christ; Christ A fountain for sinners; Sinners Praising the fountain of Christ Scripture: Zechariah 13:1
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Divine grace implored

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 29 hymnals First Line: The God who once to Israel spoke Lyrics: 1 The God who once to Israel spoke From Sinai's top, in fire and smoke, In gentler strains of gospel grace, Invites us now to seek his face. 2 Hark! how from Calvary it sounds; From the Redeemer's bleeding wounds; "Pardon and grace I freely gave, Poor sinner, look to me and live." 3 What other arguments can move The heart that slights a Saviour's love! Yet till Almighty pow'r constrain, This matchless love is preach'd in vain. 4 O Saviour,let that pow'r be felt, And cause each stony heart to melt! Deeply impress upon our youth The light and force of gospel truth. 5 How will they else thy presence bear, When as a Judge thou shalt appear; When slighted love to wrath shall turn And the whole earth like Sinai burn! Topics: Prayer for grace
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Summer, or all flesh like grass

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: The grass and flow'rs, which clothe the field Lyrics: 1 The grass and flow'rs, which clothe the field, And look so green and gay; Touch'd by the scythe, defenceless yield, And fall, and fade away. 2 Fit emblem of our mortal state! Thus in the scripture glass, The young, the strong, the wise, the great, May see themselves but grass. 3 Ah! trust not to your fleeting breath, Nor call your time your own; Around you see the scythe of death Is mowing thousands down. 4 And you, who hitherto are spar'd, Must shortly yield your lives; Your wisdom is to be prepar'd, Before the stroke arrives. 5 The grass, when dead, revives no more: You die to live again; Beware lest death should prove the door To everlasting pain. 6 Lord, help us to obey thy call, And all our sins remove, That when like grass our bodies fall, Our souls may rise above. Topics: Man His frailty; Summer Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8
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The Lord his people's shepherd

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 552 hymnals First Line: The Lord my pasture shall prepare Lyrics: 1 The Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye. 2 My noonday steps he shall attend, And all my midnight hours defend; When in the sultry glebe I faint, Or on the thirsty mountain pant. 3 To fertile vales and dewy meads, My weary, wand'ring steps he leads; Where peaceful rivers soft and slow, Amid the verdant landskips flow. 4 Though in the paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread, My stedfast heart shall fear no ill, For thou, O Lord, art with me still. 5 Thy friendly crook shall give me aid, And guide me through the dreadful shade, Though in a bare and rugged way, Through devious lonely wilds I stray. 6 Thy bounty shall my pains beguile, The barren wilderness shall smile, With sudden green and herbage crown'd, And streams shall murmur all around. Topics: Christ The shepherd of his people Scripture: Psalm 23
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The power of Divine Grace, in answer to Prayer

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: The Lord proclaims his grace abroad! Lyrics: 1 The Lord proclaims his grace abroad! Behold I change your hearts of stone: Ye shall renounce each idle-god And serve, and praise the LORD alone. 2 My grace, a flowing stream proceeds, To wash your filthiness away; Ye shall abhor your former deeds, And learn my statutes to obey. 3 My truth the great design insures, I give myself away to you; ye shall be mine, I will be yours, Your GOD unalterably true. 4 Yet not unsought, nor unimplor'd, The plenteous grace will I confer; No--your whole hearts shall seek the LORD, I'll put a praying spirit there. 5 From the first breath of life divine, Down to the last expiring hour; The gracious work shall all be mine, Begun and ended in my pow'r. Topics: Prayer Procuring grace; Grace in answer to prayer; Prayer Procuring grace Scripture: Ezekiel 36:25-28
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A living and a dead faith

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 20 hymnals First Line: The Lord receives his highest praise Lyrics: 1 The Lord receives his highest praise, From humble minds and hearts sincere; While all the loud professor says, Offends the righteous Judge's ear. 2 To walk as children of the day, To mark his precepts holy light, To wage the warfare watch and pray, Shew who are pleasing in his sight. 3 Not words alone it cost the Lord, To purchase pardon for his own; Nor will a soul, by grace restor'd, Rest in his forms and words alone. 4 Easy indeed it were to reach A mansion in the courts above, If watry floods and fluent speech Might serve, instead of faith and love. 5 But none shall gain the blissful place, Or God's unclouded glory see; Who talks of rich and sov'reign grace, Unless from sin he is made free. Topics: Faith Living and dead
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The contrite Heart

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 125 hymnals First Line: The Lord will happiness divine Lyrics: 1 The LORD will happiness divine On contrite hearts bestow: Then tell me, gracious GOD, is mine A contrite heart or no? 2 I hear, but seem to hear in vain, Insensible as steel; If ought is felt, 'tis only pain To find I cannot feel. 3 I sometimes think myself inclin'd To love thee, if I cou'd; But often feel another mind, Averse to all that's good. 4 My best desires are faint and few, I fain would strive for more; But when I cry, "My strength renew," Seem weaker than before. 5 I see thy saints with comfort fill'd, When in thy house of pray'r; But still in bondage I am held, And find no comfort there. 6 O make this heart rejoice or ache; Decide this doubt for me; And if it be not broken, break, And heal it if it be. Topics: Heart Contrite; Heart Contrite
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The humiliation, exaltation, and triumphs of Christ

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 44 hymnals First Line: The mighty frame of glorious grace Lyrics: 1 The mighty frame of glorious grace, That brightest monument of praise That e'er the God of love design'd, Employs and fills my laboring mind. 2 Begin, my soul, the heav'nly song, A burden for an angel's tongue; When Gabriel sounds these awful things, He tunes and summons all his strings. 3 Proclaim inimitable love: Jesus the Lord of worlds above, Puts off the beams of bright array, And veils the God in mortal clay. 4 He that distributes crowns and thrones Hangs on a tree, and bleeds, and groans: The prince of life resigns his breath, The king of glory bows to death. 5 But see the wonders of his power, He triumphs in his dying hour, And while by Satan's rage he fell, He dash'd the rising hopes of hell. 6 Thus were the hosts of death subdu'd, And sin was drown'd in Jesu's blood: Thus he arose, and reigns above, And conquers sinners by his love. Topics: Christ His humiliation,exaltaion and triumph; Christ His humiliation,exaltaion and triumph Scripture: Philippians 2:8-9
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Faith conquering

Appears in 91 hymnals First Line: The moment a sinner believes Lyrics: 1 The moment a sinner believes, And trust in his crucify'd God, His pardon at once he receives, Redemption in full through his blood. 'Tis faith that still leads us along, And lives under pressure and load, That makes us in weakness more strong, And draws the soul upward to God. 2 It treads on the world, and on hell, It vanquishes earth and despair; And Oh! let us wonder to tell, It wrestles and conquers by pray'r, Permits a vile worm of the dust, With God to commune as a friend; To hope his forgiveness as just, And look for his love to the end. 3 It says to the mountains, "depart," That stand between God and the soul; It binds up the broken in heart, And makes wounded consciences whole; Bids sins of a crimson-like dye, Be spotless as snow, and as white, And raises the sinners on high, To dwell with the angels of light. Topics: Faith Conquering; Faith Conquering
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Parable of the wheat and tares

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 86 hymnals First Line: Though in the earthly church below Lyrics: 1 Though in the earthly church below The wheat and tares together grow; Jesus ere long will weed the crop, And pluck the tares, in anger up. 2 Will it relieve their horrors there, To recollect their stations here? How much they heard, how much they knew, How long among the wheat they grew! 3 Oh! this will aggravate their case! They perish under means of grace; To them the word of life and faith, Became an instrument of death. 4 We seem alike when thus we meet, Strangers might think we all were wheat; But to the Lord's all-searching eyes, Each heart appears without disguise. 5 The tares are spar'd for various ends, Some, for the sake of praying friends; Others, the Lord, against their will, Employs his counsel to fulfil. 6 But thought they grow so tall and strong, His plan will not require them long; In harvest when he save his own, The tares shall into hell be thrown. Topics: Christians And hypocrits Scripture: Matthew 13:37-42
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The Lord will Provide

Appears in 431 hymnals First Line: Tho' troubles assail, and dangers affright Topics: God will provide; God will provide
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Encouragement to trust and love God

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 474 hymnals First Line: Thro' all the changing scenes of life Topics: God Trust in Scripture: Psalm 34
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Providence eauitable and kind

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 94 hymnals First Line: Thro' all the various shifting scenes Lyrics: 1 Thro' all the various shifting scenes, Of life's mistaken good or ill; Thy hand, O God, conducts unseen Our changes by thy sov'reign will. 2 Thou givest with paternal care, Howe'er unjustly we complain, To each their necessary share Of joy and sorrow, health and pain. 3 Trust we to youth, or friends, or power, Fix we on this terrestrial ball? When most secure, the coming hour, If thou see fit, may blast them all. 4 When lowest sunk with grief and shame, Fill'd with affliction's bitter cup, Lost to relations, friends, and fame, Thy powerful hand can raise us up. 5 Thy gracious consolations cheer, Thy smiles suppress the deep-fetch'd sigh, Thy hand can dry the trickling tear That secret wets th' afflicted eye. 6 All things on earth, and all in heaven On thy eternal will depend; And all for greater good were given, And all shall in thy glory end. 7 this be my care; to all beside Indifferent let my wishes be; Passion be calm; and dumb be pride, And fix'd, O God, my soul on thee. Topics: Providence Equitable and kind; Providence Equitable and kind Scripture: Psalm 107
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Perseverance rewarded

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: Thus saith the holy One, and true Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the holy One, and true, To his beloved faithful few; "Of heav'n and hell I hold the keys, To shut, or open, as I please. 2 "I know thy works, and I approve, Though small thy strength, sincere thy love; Go on, my word and name to own, For none shall rob thee of thy crown. 3 "Before thee see my mercy's door Stands open wide to shut no more; Fear not temptation's fiery day, For I will be thy strength and stay. 4 "Thou hast my promise, hold it fast, The trying hour will soon be past; Rejoice, for lo! I quickly come, To take thee to my heav'nly home. 5 "A pillar there no more to move, Inscrib'd with all my names of love; A monument of mighty grace, Thou shalt forever have a place." 6 Such is the conqueror's reward, Prepar'd and promis'd by the Lord! Let him that hath the ear of faith, Attend to what the Spirit saith. Topics: Perseverance Rewarded Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13
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The Mercy of God

Appears in 94 hymnals First Line: Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my song Lyrics: 1 Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my song, The joy of my heart & the boast of my tongue; Thy free grace alone, from the first to the last, Hath won my affections & bound my soul fast. 2 Without thy free mercy I could not live here Sin soon would reduce me to utter despair; But, thro' thy free goodness, my spirits revive, And he that first made me, still keeps me alive. 3 Thy mercy surpasses the sin of my heart Which wonders to feel its own hardness depart, Dissolv'd by thy goodness, I fall to the ground And weep to the praise of the mercy I found. 4 The door of thy mercy stands open all day to the needy and poor, who knock by the way; No sinner shall ever be empty sent back, Who comes seeking mercy for Jesus' dear sake. 5 Thy mercy in Jesus exempts me from hell; Its glories I'll sing, and its wonders I'll tell: 'Twas Jesus the friend when he hung on the tree That open'd the channel of mercy for me. 6 Great Father of mercies, thy goodness I own, And covenant love of thy crucify'd son: All praise to the spirit, whose action divine Seals mercy and pardon and righteousness mine. Topics: God His mercy; God His mercy Scripture: Psalm 89:1
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Fears removed--It is I, be not afraid

Appears in 20 hymnals First Line: Unclean! unclean! and full of sin Lyrics: 1 Unclean! unclean! and full of sin, From first to last, alas, I've been! Deceitful is my heart: Guilt presses down my burden'd soul, But Jesus can the waves control, And bid my fears depart. 2 When first I heard his word of grace, Ungratefully I hid my face, Ungratefully delay'd: At length his voice more powerful came, " 'Tis I" he cry'd "I'm still the same, "Thou need's not be afraid." 3 My heart was chang'd--in that same hour My soul confess'd his mighty pow'r, I shed a grateful tear; Then listen'd still to hear his voice, Again he said, "in me rejoice, " 'Tis I, thou need's not fear." 4 "Unworthy of thy love," I cry'd, "Freely I love," he soon reply'd, "On me thy faith be staid; "On me for ever thing depend, "I'm Jesus still, the sinner's friend. "Thou need'st not be afraid." Topics: Fear Removed by God's presence Scripture: John 6:20
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A funeral hymn, at the interment of the body

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 342 hymnals First Line: Unvail thy bosom, faithful tomb Lyrics: 1 Unvail thy bosom, faithful tomb, Take this new treasure to they trust, And give these sacred relics room To seek a slumber in the dust. 2 Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear, Invade thy bounds. No mortal woes Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, And angels watch his soft repose. 3 So Jesus slept; God's dying son Pass'd through the grave and blest the bed; Rest here blest saint, till from his throne The morning break and pierce the shade. 4 Break from his throne, illustrious morn, Attend O earth! his sov'reign word; Restore thy trust, a glorious form; He must ascend to meet his Lord. Topics: Funeral
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Exhortation to Prayer

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 525 hymnals First Line: What various hind'rances we meet Topics: Prayer Exhoration to
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The glorious Gospel

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 63 hymnals First Line: What wisdom, majesty, and grace Lyrics: 1 What wisdom, majesty, and grace, Thro' all the gospel shine! 'Tis God that speaks, and we confess The doctrine most divine. 2 Down from his starry throne on high, Th' almighty Saviour comes; Lays his bright robes of glory by, And feeble flesh assumes. 3 The mighty debt that sinners ow'd, Upon the cross he pays: Then thro' the clouds ascends to God, Midst shouts of loftiest praise. 4 There he our great High Pries appears Before his Father's throne: Mingles his merit with our tears, And pours salvation down. 5 Great God, with rev'rence we adore Thy justice and thy grace: And on thy faithfulness and power Our firm dependance place. Topics: Gospel Glorious; Gospel Glorious Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:11
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Sin and misery connected

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: What wretched fools are they, who hear Lyrics: 1 What wretched fools are they, who hear, With scorn, the sound of gospel grace; For sorrow walks along with sin, Although they keep not equal pace. 2 How blindly sinners grasp their chain, And yet of freedom vainly boast: They look for happiness and peace, Nor think by sin their peace is lost. 3 Approaching vice is deck'd in charms And smiles with promises of gain: No sooner past, its joys are fled, And all its pleasures chang'd to pain. 4 Sinners may for a time rejoice, Till storms of threaten'd wrath arise, Till justice grasp th' avenging sword, And then the wretch the sinner dies. Topics: Sin And misery connected
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Thunder, or the day of judgment

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: When a black overspreading cloud Lyrics: 1 When a black overspreading cloud Has darken'd all the air; And peals of thunder roaring loud, Proclaim the tempest near; 2 Then guilt and fear, and fruits of sin, The sinner oft pursue; A louder storm is heard within, And conscience thunders too. 3 But whither, sinners, will ye flee, When nature's mighty frame, The pond'rous earth and air and sea, Shall all dissolve in flame? 4 Amazing day! it comes apace! The judge is hast'ning down! Can ye thenbear to see his face, Or stand before his frown. 5 Lord, let thy mercy find a way To touch each stubborn heart; That they may never hear thee say, "Ye cursed ones depart."
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Eternal Life in Christ

Appears in 108 hymnals First Line: When any turn from Zion's way Lyrics: 1 When any turn from Zion's way, (As numbers often do) Methinks I hear my Savior say, "Wilt thou forsake me too?" 2 Ah Lord! with such a heart as mine, Unless thou hold me fast, My faith will fail, I shall decline, And prove like them at last. 3 'Tis thou alone hast pow'r and grace, To save a wretch like me; To whom shall I then turn my face, If I depart from thee? 4 Beyond a doubt I rest assur'd Thou art the CHRIST of GOD; Who hast eternal life secur'd, By promise and by blood. 5 The help of men and angels join'd, Could never reach my case; Nor can I hope relief to find, But in thy boundless grace. 6 No voice but thine can give me rest, And bid my fears depart; No love but thine can make me blest, And satisfy my heart. Topics: Christ Confidence in the power of; Eternal life in Christ Scripture: John 6:67-69
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A young convert falling into darkness

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 68 hymnals First Line: When converts first begin to sing Lyrics: 1 When converts first begin to sing Their happy souls are on the wing; Their theme is all redeeming love, Fain would they be with Christ above. 2 With admiration they behold The love of Christ that can't be told, They view themselves upon the shore, And think the battle all is o'er. 3 They feel themselves quite free from pain, And think their enemies are slain; They make no doubt but all is well, And Satan is cast down to hell. 4 They wonder why old saints don't sing, And make the heav'nly arches ring, Ring with melodious joyful sound, Because a prodigal is found. 5 But 'tis not long before they feel Their feeble souls begin to reel, They think their former hopes are vain, For they are bound in Satan's chain. 6 The morning that did shine so bright, Is turned to the shades of night; Their hearts that did with music sing, Are now untun'd in ev'ry string. 7 O! foolish child, why didst thou boast In the enlargement of thy coast? Why dost thou think to fly away, Before thou leav'st this feeble clay? 8 Come take up arms and face the field, Come gird on harness, sword and shield, Stand fast in faith, fight for your king, And soon the vict'ry you shall win. 9 When Satan comes to tempt your minds, Then meet him with these blessed lines: For Christ our Lord has swept the field, And we're determin'd not to yield. Topics: Convert Young in darkness; Convert Young in darkness
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Return of joy

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 125 hymnals First Line: When darkness long has veil'd my mind Topics: Joy Return of; Joy Return of
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Victory over death thro' Christ

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 70 hymnals First Line: When death appears before my sight Lyrics: 1 When death appears before my sight In all his dire array, Unequal to the dreadful sight, My courage dies away. 2 But see my glorious Leader nigh! My Lord, my Saviour lives: Before him death's pale terrors fly, And my faint heart revives. 3 he left his dazzling throne above, He met the tyrant's dart, And (O amazing pow'r of love!) Receiv'd it in his heart. 4 No more, O grim destroyer, boast Thy universal sway; To heav'n-born souls thy sting is lost, Thy night is turn'd to day. 5 Lord, I commit my soul to thee, Accept the sacred trust, Receive this nobler part of me, And watch my sleeping dust: 6 'Till that illustrious morning come, when all thy saints shall rise, And, cloth'd in full immortal bloom, Attend thee to the skies. Topics: Saints Death of Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57
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A covenant with Abraham and all believers the same--A hymn for baptism

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: When God the Patriarch Abr'am call'd Lyrics: 1 When God the Patriarch Abr'am call'd, And chose him for his own; "Abr'am, he said, behold thy God, And own thyself my son. 2 "A gracious cov'nant now i make, To give thee Canaan's rest: From thee shall come a glorious seed, To make the nations blest. 3 "This promise is to thee reveal'd To raise thy hope and love; By faith behold thy future son Descending from above. 4 "Hear my command, nor dare transgress, But own my right divine: 'Tis circumcision I ordain To mark thy sons as mine. 5 "By this make known and seal thy faith, Thy children give to God; And learn the meaning of the rite, Which points to purer blood." 6 Lord! may we come with Abr'am's faith, To thee our infants give; Accept our babes, impart the grace Which makes young sinners live. 7 Thy cov'nant ever stands the same, Seal'd by a rite that's new Baptiz'd and mark'd, O Lord, as thine, Now form their hearts anew. Topics: Baptism; Sacramental hymns
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Prayer under temptations of Satan

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,230 hymnals First Line: When I can read my title clear Topics: Temptation Of Satan
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Crucifixion to the world by the cross of Christ

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,000 hymnals First Line: When I survey the wond'rous cross Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wond'rous cross On which the Prince of glory dy'd, My richest gain I count but loss, And mourning weep o'er all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God, All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e'er such love and sorrow meet; Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 His dying crimson, like a robe, Spreads o'er his body on the tree; Then am I dead to all the globe, And all the globe is dead to me. 5 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: World Crucified to it Scripture: Galatians 4:14
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Christ's Resurrection a Pledge of ours

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 77 hymnals First Line: When I the holy grave survey Lyrics: 1 When I the holy grave survey, Where once my Saviour deign'd to lie; I see fulfill'd what prophets say, And all the power of death defy. 2 This empty tomb shall now proclaim How weak the bands of conquer'd death: Sweet pledge, that all who trust his name Shall rise, and draw immortal breath. 3 Jesus, once number'd with the dead, Unseals his eyes to sleep no more; And ever lives, their cause to plead, For whom the pains of death he bore. 4 Thy risen Lord, my soul, behold; See the rich diadem he wears! Thou too shalt bear an harp of gold, To crown thy joy when he appears. 5 Though in the dust I lay my head, Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave My flesh forever with the dead, Nor lose thy children in the grave. Topics: Christ His resurrection
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Rejoicing in a revival of religion

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 32 hymnals First Line: Hark! hear the sound, on earth 'tis found Lyrics: 1 Hark! hear the sound, on earth 'tis found, My soul delights to hear Of dying love, that's from above, Of pardon bought so dear. 2 God's ministers, a flaming fire Are passing through the land, The voice is "hear, repent and fear, King Jesus is at hand." 3 Young converts sing and praise their king, And bless God's holy name; Whilst older saints leave their complaints And joy to join the theme. 4 Convinc'd of sin, men now begin To call upon the Lord, Trembling they pray, and mourn the day In which they scorn'd his word. 5 God's chariot rolls, it frights the souls Of those who hate the truth; And saint in pray'r, cry, Lord draw near, Have mercy on the youth! 6 Pour down a show'r of thy great pow'r On ev'ry aching heart; Of all who try, and humbly cry, That they may have a part. 7 Come sinners, all hear now God's call, And pray with one accord! Saints, raise your songs--with joyful tongues, To hail th' approaching Lord. Topics: Revival Rejoicing in
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Are there few that shall be saved?

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 50 hymnals First Line: Destruction's dangerous road Lyrics: 1 Destruction's dangerous road What multitudes pursue! While that which leads the soul to God, Is know or sought by few. 2 Believes find the way Thro' Christ the living gate; But those who hate this holy way Complain it is too strait. 3 If self must be deny'd, And sin no more caress'd, They rather choose the way that's wide, And strive to think it best. 4 Encompass'd by a throng, On numbers they depend; They say so many can't be wrong, And miss a happy end. 5 But hear the Saviour's word, "Strive for the heavn'ly gate, many will call upon the Lord, And find their crys too late." 6 Obey the gospel call And enter while you may; The flock of Christ is always small, And none are safe but they. 7 Lord, open sinners' eyes, Their awful state to see; And make them, ere the storm arise, To thee for safety flee. Topics: Salvation Danger of missing Scripture: Luke 13:23
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He behold the city and wept over it

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 423 hymnals First Line: Did Christ o'er sinners weep? Lyrics: 1 Did Christ o'er sinners weep? And shall our cheeks be dry? Let floods of penitential grief Burst forth from every eye. 2 The son of God in tears Angels with wonder see! Be thou astonish'd, O my soul, He shed those tears for thee. 3 He wept, that we might weep; Each sin demands a tear; In heav'n alone no sin is found, And there's no weeping there. 4 Joy beams in ev'ry eye, And fills each holy heart; All join to sound the triumph high In praise to bear their part. Topics: Christ His compaasionate tears Scripture: Luke 19:41
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Christians praying for Jews

Appears in 40 hymnals First Line: Father of faithful Abra'm, hear Topics: Prayer for Jews; Prayer for Jews
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Strength from a view of the Cross

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 71 hymnals First Line: When I the blest Redeemer see Lyrics: 1 When I the blest Redeemer see All bleeding on th' accursed tree; Satan and sin no more can move, For I am all transform'd to love. 2 His thorns and nails, pierce thro' my heart, In ev'ry groan I bear a part; I view his wounds with streaming eyes, But see! he bows his head and dies! 3 Come, sinners, view the Lamb of God, Wounded and dead, and bath'd in blood! Behold his side, and venture near, The spring of endless life is here. 4 Here I forget my cares and pains; I drink, yet still my thirst remains; Only the fountain-head above, Can satisfy the thirst with love. 6 Oh, that I thus could always fee! Lord, more and more thy love reveal! Then my glad tongue shall loud proclaim The grace and glory of thy name. 6 Thy name dispels my guilt and fear, Revives my heart, and charms my ear; Affords a balm for ev'ry wound, Then I with love thy praise resound. Topics: Cross Strength from a view of
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The day of the Lord

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Hark! from the sky, the trump proclaims Lyrics: 1 Hark! from the sky, the trump proclaims, Jesus the Judge approaching nigh! See, the creation wrapt in flames, First kindled by his vengeful eye! 2 when thus the mountains melt like wax; When earth, and air, and sea, shall burn: When all the frame of nature shakes; Poor sinner, whither wilt thou turn? 3 The puny works which feeble men Now boast, or covet, or admire; Their pomp, and arts, and treasures, then Shall perish in one common fire. 4 Lord, fix our hearts and hopes above! Since all below to ruin tends; Here may we trust, obey and love, And there be found amongst thy friends.
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The good that I would, I do not

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 68 hymnals First Line: I would, but cannot sing Topics: Christian Complaining of remaining sin; Christian Complaining of remaining sin Scripture: Romans 7:19
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Power of Divine Love

Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: If God had bid his thunders roll Lyrics: 1 If GOD had bid his thunder roll, And lightnings flash, to blast my soul, I still had stubborn been: But mercy has my heart subdu'd, A bleeding Saviour I have view'd, And now I hate my sin. 2 Now, Lord, I would be thine alone, Come take possession of thine own, For thou hast set me free; Releas'd from Satan's hard command, See all my pow'rs in waiting stand, To be employ'd by thee. 3 My will conform'd to thine would move, On thee my hope, desire, and love, In fix'd attention join; My hands, my eyes, my ears, my tongue, Have Satan's servants been too long, But now they shall be thine. 4 And can I be the very same, Who lately durst blaspheme thy name, And on thy gospel tread? Surely each one who hears my case, Will praise thee, and confess thy grace Invincible indeed! Topics: Love Divine Scripture: Acts 9:6
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The sovereign call of Christ

Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: In his own appointed hour Lyrics: 1 In his own appointed hour, To my heart the Saviour spoke; Touch's me by his spirit's pow'r, And my dang'rous slumber broke. 2 Then I saw and own'd my guilt, Soon my gracious Lord reply'd: "Fear not, I my blook have spilt, 'Twas for such as thee I dy'd." 3 Shame and wonder, joy and love, All at once possess'd my heart; Can I hope thy grace to prove, After acting such a part? 4 "Thou hast greatly sinn'd, he said, But I freely all forgive; I myself the debt have paid, Now I bid thee rise and live." Topics: Christ His sovereign call
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The happy change

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: In sin by blinded passions led Lyrics: 1 In sin by blinded passions led, In search of fancy's good we range; The paths of disappointment tread, To nothing fix'd, but love of change. 2 But when the Holy Ghost imparts A knowledge of the Saviour's love; Our wand'ring, weary, restless hearts, Are then renew'd no more to rove. 3 Now a new principle takes place, Which guides and animates the will, This love, another name for grace, Constrains to good, and bars from ill. 4 By love's pure light we soon perceive Our noblest bliss and proper end; And gladly ev'ry idol leave, To love and serve our Lord and friend. Topics: Regeneration
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The death of A Believer

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 102 hymnals First Line: In vain my fancy strives to paint Lyrics: 1 In vain my fancy strives to paint The moment after death, The glories that surround a saint, When yielding up his breath. 2 One gentle sigh his fetters breaks, We scarce can say, "he's gone!" Before the willing spirit takes Its mansions near the throne. 3 Faith strives, but all its efforts fail, To trace the spirit's flight; No eye can pierce within the veil Which hides that world of light. 4 Thus much (and this is all) we know, Saints are completely blest; Have done with sin, and care, and woe, And with their Saviour rest. 5 On harps of gold they praise his name, His face they always view; Then let us followers be of them, That we may praise him too. Topics: Saints Death of; Funeral; Saints Death of
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Flying to Christ under Temptation

Appears in 3,229 hymnals First Line: Jesus, lover of my soul Topics: Christ A refuge in temptation
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The Christian warfare

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 23 hymnals First Line: Jesus, my king proclaims the war Lyrics: 1 Jesus my king proclaims the war, "Awake! the powers of hell are near! "Arm with my grace!" I hear him cry, 'Tis yours to conquer, or to die." 2 Rous'd by the animating sound, I cast my eager eyes around; Make haste to gird my armour on, And bid each trembling fear be gone. 3 Hope is my helmet, faith my shield, The word of God, the sword I wield: With sacred truth my loins are girt, And holy zeal inspires my heart. 4 Thus arm'd, I venture on the sight, Resolv'd to put my foes to flight; While Jesus kindly deigns to spread His conqu'ring banner o'er my head. 5 In him I hope, in him I trust; His bleeding cross is all my boast: Thro' troops of foes he'll lead me on To vict'ry, and the victor's crown. Topics: Christian His warfare
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Christ the Way to the heavenly Canaan

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 786 hymnals First Line: Jesus, my all, to heav'n is gone Topics: Christ The way to Canaan; Christ The way to Canaan
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Christian Love

Appears in 336 hymnals First Line: Let party names no more Topics: Christian His love; Christian His love Scripture: Galatians 3:28

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