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Hymnal: LL1881 #3 (1881) First Line: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Lyrics: 1 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father Son, and Holy Ghost. Languages: English Tune Title: OLD HUNDRED

Show thy mercy unto me

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: LL1881 #4 (1881) First Line: Thee I seek, O gracious Saviour Refrain First Line: Unto me, O, blessed Jesus Lyrics: 1 Thee I seek, O gracious Saviour, Unto thee for mercy cry, Thou art full of love compassion, Guilty, wretched, weak am I. Refrain: Unto me, O, blessed Jesus, Show thy mercy unto me; Unto me, Unto me, Show thy mercy unto me. 2 I am sinful, vile, polluted, All unworthy of thy love, Grant me pardon and salvation, From thy throne of grace above. [Refrain] 3 View me, Lord, with tender pity, Be thou merciful to me, Wash me in thy cleansing fountain, From my burden set me free. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Thee I seek, O gracious Saviour]

I trust in thee

Author: R. G. Staples Hymnal: LL1881 #5 (1881) First Line: Simply trusting Christ today Refrain First Line: Trusting Jesus, Trusting Jesus Lyrics: 1 Simply trusting Christ today, As my guide along the way; Thro' the shadows dark and dim, Trustingly, I'll lean on Him. Chorus: Trusting Jesus, Trusting Jesus, Never doubting him at all; Thro' the shadows dim and gray, All along my pilgrim way. 2 Simply trusting as the years, Bring me joys, or cause me tears; Trusting tho' quite oft bereaved, Trusting since I first believed. [Chorus] 3 Simply trusting till the end; Trusting in the sinner's friend, And when I shall come to die, I shall feel His presence nigh. [Chorus] 4 Trusting Jesus, I shall stand With that host, the ransom'd band, Trusting Christ, who died for me, He saves me thro' eternity. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Simply trusting Christ today]

Now thanks be unto God

Author: Rev. J. B. Atchinson Hymnal: LL1881 #6 (1881) First Line: We thank thee, O our God Refrain First Line: We thank thee, Lord, and praise thy name Lyrics: 1 We thank thee, O our God, For Christ, thy blessed Son, Who, on the lifted cross, Our peace and pardon won. Chorus: We thank thee, Lord, and praise thy name, For Christ, thy blessed Son; Who on the Cross of blood and shame, Our peace and pardon won. 2 We thank thee for thy grace, Thy mercy, peace, and pow'r, So lovingly bestowed Each swiftly passing hour. [Chorus] 3 We thank thee for thy hand, Our falt'ring steps to guide; Oh, never let us stray One step from thee a aside. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [We thank thee, O our God]

Rest is coming

Author: C. H. Gabriel Hymnal: LL1881 #7 (1881) First Line: Brother, if thy step gets weary Refrain First Line: Rest is coming, Rest is coming Lyrics: 1 Brother, if thy step gets weary, And thy path grows dark and dreary, Look away beyond the sky, For rest is coming by and by. Chorus: Rest is coming, Rest is coming, In the home prepared on high: Rest is coming, Rest is coming, Yes, rest is coming, by and by. 2 Should the way seem dark before thee, And the lamps of faith die o'er thee, Raise thy heart to God on high, For rest is coming by and by. [Chorus] 3 Tho' life's cares annoy and fret thee, Tho' temptations fierce beset thee, Let thy heart their rage defy, For rest is coming by and by. [Chorus] 4 Press thy way a little longer, Look to God, he'll make thee stronger, He will hear thy eager cry, For rest is coming by and by. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Brother, if thy step gets weary]

The Sabbath Bell

Author: Rev. E. H. Nevin Hymnal: LL1881 #8 (1881) First Line: At morning's dawn I love to hear Refrain First Line: The Sabbath bell! The Sabbath bell! Lyrics: 1 At morning's dawn I love to hear The Sabbath bell so fresh and clear: And when the golden sun has set, I love to bear its music yet. Chorus: The Sabbath bell! The Sabbath bell! I love it well, I love it well; I love the ding dong bell! 2 It makes the young hearts leap and sing With sound of soft and pleasant ring, For when it falls upon their ear, They know the Sabbath school is near. [Chorus] 3 It calls the weary ones to rest, And calms the sad and troubled breast; With stirring peals that float abroad, It makes the careless think of God. [Chorus] 4 O, may it ring, till everywhere Its welcome music fills the air, And earth, now wrapt in gloomy night, Be crown'd with Sabbath's holy light. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [At morning's dawn I love to hear]

Cheers me every day

Author: Frank M. Davis Hymnal: LL1881 #9 (1881) First Line: The precious promise by Jesus giv'n Refrain First Line: Ev'ry day, Ev'ry day Lyrics: 1 The precious promise by Jesus giv'n, Cheers me ev'ry day, That rest is waiting for me in heav'n, Cheers me ev'ry day; On the sea and on the shore, Storms may beat or winds may roar, That my Saviour leads the way, Cheers me ev'ry day. Refrain: Ev'ry day, Ev'ry day, Cheers me ev'ry day. Ev'ry day, Ev'ry day, Cheers me ev'ry day. 2 The tho't that Jesus is ever near, Cheers me ev'ry day, Sustains me when all is dark and drear, Cheers me ev'ry day: All His tender love for me, Comes thro' mercy full and free, He, my comfort and my stay, Cheers me ev'ry day. [Refrain] 3 The grace I find in His words of life, Cheers me ev'ry day, The peace He brings to this world of strife Cheers me ev'ry day; I will love Him more and more, Till this fleeting life is o'er, For He is my life and way, Cheers me ev'ry day. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [The precious promise by Jesus giv'n]

Home Beyond, By and By

Author: Chas. H. Gabriel Hymnal: LL1881 #10 (1881) First Line: There's a home in heav'n for me Refrain First Line: Home beyond, Home beyond Lyrics: 1 There's a home in heav'n for me, By and by, by and by, Where my Saviour I shall see, By and by And among that ransom'd choir, With my bright and golden lyre, I shall sing and never tire, By and by. Chorus: Home beyond, Home beyond, With the ransom'd bright and fair, By and by, Home beyond by and by, Hallelujah, I'll be there, by and by. 2 In that city of the blest, By and by, by and by, I shall know eternal rest, By and by With my Saviour on that shore, I shall sorrow nevermore, For all weeping shall be o'er By and by. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a home in heav'n for me]

Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear

Hymnal: LL1881 #11 (1881) Lyrics: 1 Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear, It is not night if thou be near; Oh, may no earth-born cloud arise To hide thee from thy servant's eyes. 2 Abide with me from morn till eve, For without thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, For without thee I dare not die. 3 Watch by the sick: enrich the poor With blessings from thy boundless store; Be every mourner's sleep to-night Like infant slumbers, pure and light. 4 Come near and bless us when we wake, Ere through the world our way we take, Till in the ocean of thy love We lose ourselves in heaven above. Languages: English

Precious Spirit

Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Hymnal: LL1881 #12 (1881) First Line: Lo, the zephyr, softly breathing Refrain First Line: Precious spirit! precious spirit! Lyrics: 1 Lo, the zephyr, softly breathing, Wakes the earth again; But the spirit, softly pleading, Stirs the hearts of men. Chorus: Precious spirit! precious spirit! Breathe on us today; Tender spirit! tender spirit! Leave us not, we pray. 2 Lo, the showers, gently falling, Buds and flowers bring; Thro' the gentle spirits calling, Hearts are made to sing. [Chorus] 3 Lo, the sunlight, softly beaming, Gives a hundred fold; But the graces of the spirit, yield the fruit untold. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Lo, the zephyr, softly breathing]

Joy and praise

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: LL1881 #13 (1881) First Line: There's a song of joy and praise Refrain First Line: Heavenly anthem, heavenly anthem Lyrics: 1 There's a song of joy and praise, In the shining courts above, Which the ransom'd ever raise, For redeeming grace and love. Chorus: Heavenly anthem, heavenly anthem, Sung by ransom'd souls above, Loud the chorus, Loud the chorus, Unto Jesus and His love. 2 Heavenly music, heavenly music, Sung by ransom'd souls above, Loud the chorus, loud the chorus, Unto Jesus and His love. [Chorus] 3 Day and night they sweetly sing, Glad hosannas unto God, Hallelujahs to the King, Who has bought them with His blood. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a song of joy and praise]

Come home, my child, to-day

Author: Eliza M. Sherman Hymnal: LL1881 #14 (1881) First Line: Long I've wander'd from the Master Refrain First Line: Like a strain of heav'nly music Lyrics: 1 Long I've wander'd from the Master, O'er the mountains far away, But I hear his sweet voice calling, Weary child, come home to-day. Refrain: Like a strain of heav'nly music, From the land of endless day, Comes that low, sweet voice entreating, Come, my child, come home to-day. 2 Father, I am coming, coming, Thy dear face I almost see; Blessed tho't that tho' I wander'd, Thou didst still remember me. [Refrain] 3 Father, tho' I am unworthy, E'en to speak a name so sweet, Bowing down in humble rev'rence, I would worship at thy feet. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Long I've wander'd from the Master]

Ring, Joy-bells, ring!

Author: Mrs. Mary E. Kail Hymnal: LL1881 #15 (1881) First Line: Morn is breaking o'er the hills Refrain First Line: Ring, Ring, joybells ring! Lyrics: 1 Morn is breaking o'er the hills, Sweetly sing the little rills 'Tis the blessed Sabbath day, We'll to Sabbath School away. Chorus: Ring, Ring, joybells ring! Little brooklets sweetly sing; Echo softly hill and dale, Echo, echo, smiling vale. 2 All around the sky is bright, Fill'd with waves of golden light; Flow'rs unfold their petals fair, Birds are chanting in the air. [Chorus] 3 Oh! how thankful we should be For the beauty we can see: For the friends we love so dear, For a Saviour ever near. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Morn is breaking o'er the hills]

Take up the cross

Author: Rev. E. A. Hoffman Hymnal: LL1881 #16 (1881) First Line: They who would be my disciples Refrain First Line: Then patiently bear the cross Lyrics: 1 They who would be my disciples, Must patiently bear the cross, Leaving the world behind them, Counting it all but dross. Chorus: Then patiently bear the cross, Thou soon shalt lay it down, And wear, among the ransom'd, A shining golden crown. 2 They who would share in my glory, Must follow where'er I go, Bearing with joy the burdens, Laid on them here below. [Chorus] 3 They who would enter yon portal, Where cometh no stain or dross, Must walk in the way of denial, And cheerfully bear the cross. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [They who would be my disciples]

Oh! 'tis wonderful

Author: E. A. Barnes Hymnal: LL1881 #17 (1881) First Line: In the Gospel's sweet old story Refrain First Line: Oh, 'tis wonderful, wonderful Lyrics: 1 In the Gospel's sweet old story, Lo! I read its golden theme, How the Prince of life and glory, Came to suffer and redeem. Refrain: Oh, 'tis wonderful, wonderful, Yes, 'tis wonderful wonderful! Oh, 'tis wonderful, wonderful, The story of his love. 2 Sin its secret work was plying, Adding guilt with ev'ry day, Till I read that Christ in dying, Died to take my guilt away. [Refrain] 3 To his love I was a stranger, To his call I gave no heed, Till at last I saw my danger, Found the friend I stood in need. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [In the Gospel's sweet old story]

Open the beautiful gates

Author: Arthur W. French Hymnal: LL1881 #18 (1881) First Line: There is a beautiful story Lyrics: 1 There is a beautiful story, That when earth's pilgrims get home, To the bright mansions in glory, No more to wander or roam; Be they so humble or lowly, Yet a sweet welcome awaits, This the grand song of the holy, Open the beautiful gates, This the grand song of the holy, Open the beautiful gates. Chorus: Open the beautiful gates, Here is a wand'rer that waits, Weary and cold, Out of the fold, Open the beautiful gates. 2 Lov'd ones are leaving us ever, Fading from you and from me, And the dear faces we never, Here in this earth-borne shall see; Heaven's bright sunlight is falling, Over the lov'd one that waits, Angelic voices still calling, Open the beautiful gates, Angelic voices still calling, Open the beautiful gates. [Chorus] 3 Wearily here we now wander, Over the troublesome way, Looking with glad eyes up yonder, To that fair realm of bright day; Keeping the sweetest foreknowing, Of all the bliss that awaits, Hearing this song in our going, Open the beautiful gates, Hearing this song in our going, Open the beautiful gates. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There is a beautiful story]

Walking the sea

Author: J. P. Ellis Hymnal: LL1881 #20 (1881) First Line: There's a light on the dark and surging deep Lyrics: 1 There's a light on the dark and surging deep, That shines when the loud winds roar; And the form of the Friend who does not sleep, Comes on from the other shore, Walking the sea, to you and to me; Keeping the light of us, e'er to befriend. Ever in sight of us, succor to lead, Walking the sea, Walking the sea. 2 There's a light in the depths of surging life. That shineth forever more; And the Friend who would stay all sin and strife, Is here from the other shore, Walking life's sea, to you and to me; Walking so carefully, seeking to find Ever so pray'fully, earnest and kind, Walking the sea, Waling the sea. 3 There's a light in the depths of Christian hearts That gleams on the crown before; And the Saviour, whose love a bliss imparts, Attends to the other shore, Walking life's sea, with you and with me; Keeping in reach of us, watching for all. Caring for each of us, lest we should fall, Walking the sea, Walking the sea. Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a light on the dark and surging deep]

Gone to heaven

Hymnal: LL1881 #22 (1881) First Line: Why lament the Christian dying? Refrain First Line: We'll meet again, by and by! Lyrics: 1 Why lament the Christian dying? Why indulge in tears or gloom? Calmly on the Lord relying He can greet the opening tomb. Refrain: We'll meet again, by and by! We'll meet again, by and by; In the realms of endless glory We shall meet, yes, by and by. 2 Scenes seraphic, high and glorious, Now forbid his longer stay; See him rise, o'er death victorious! Angels beckon him away. [Refrain] 3 Hark! the golden harps are ringing! Sounds unearthly fill his ear; Millions now in heaven singing, Greet his joyful entrance there. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Why lament the Christian dying?]

Striving to enter in

Author: Eden R. Latta Hymnal: LL1881 #23 (1881) First Line: Striving to follow Jesus Refrain First Line: Striving, striving Lyrics: 1 Striving to follow Jesus, Even as He hath said; Keeping the narrow pathway; Going where He hath led! Refrain: Striving, Striving, Striving a crown to win; Striving, striving, striving to enter in. 2 Striving to follow Jesus, Even thro' good and ill; Heeding his precious counsels, Doing his holy will. [Refrain] 3 Striving to follow Jesus, Even with willing feet; Feeling his blessed guidance, Hearing his voice so sweet. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Striving to follow Jesus]

Tidings of grace

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: LL1881 #24 (1881) First Line: Sing to the Lord for the gospel's joyful sound Refrain First Line: Raise a grateful anthem! Lyrics: 1 Sing to the Lord for the gospel's joyful sound, Sing to the Father, whose mercies abound, Sing to the Son, who has brought to the race, News of redemption, glad tidings of grace. Chorus: Raise a grateful anthem! Raise a grateful anthem, For the gospel's joyful sound. Raise a grateful anthem! Raise a grateful anthem, Sing a glad hosanna for the vict'ry over sin. 2 Shout unto God for the triumph over sin. Trust in the Lamb, and the victory win, Come to the fountain, and wash in the blood, Shed for the guilty, a soul-cleansing flood. [Chorus] 3 Praise to the Father for pardon thro' His Son, Thanks be to Christ for the deeds he has done, Praise to the Spirit, sent down from above, Working in us in the infinite love. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Sing to the Lord for the gospel's joyful sound]

Watkinson

Hymnal: LL1881 #25 (1881) First Line: Cast thy bread upon the waters Lyrics: 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters, Thinking not 'tis thrown away, God himself saith thou shalt gather It again some future day. 2 Cast thy bread upon the waters; Wildly though the billows roll, They but aid thee as thou toilest, Truth to spread from pole to pole. 3 Cast thy bread upon the waters; Why wilt thou still doubting stand? Bounteous shall God send the harvest, If thou sow'st with liberal band. 4 Give, then, freely of thy substance-- O'er this cause the Lord doth reign; Cast thy bread, and toil with patience, Thou shalt labor not in vain. Languages: English Tune Title: WATKINSON

I will be with thee

Author: Mrs. M. B. C. Slade Hymnal: LL1881 #26 (1881) First Line: Lord, must I go, the desert ways along? Refrain First Line: Joy! joy! joy! for the Lord shall be with thee now! Lyrics: 1 Lord, must I go, the desert ways along? The path is dreary, ways are weary, Father, must I go? How can I know if I am right or wrong? Thy children seeking, to them speaking, Father, must I go? Chorus: Joy! joy! joy! for the Lord shall be with thee now! Unto you He is saying, Certainly saying, I will be with thee now! Joy! joy! joy! for the Lord shall be with thee now! Unto you He is saying, Certainly saying, I will be with thee now! 2 How can I cry Before the face of kings, Thy message bearing, way preparing, Father, must I go? Lord who am I, to do these mighty things? Thy people leading, guiding, feeding! Father, must I go? [Chorus] 3 At thy command, Thy mighty will to tell, Thy law proclaiming, terrors naming, Father, must I go? How can I stand before thine Israel, And what the token thou hast spoken? Father, must I go? [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord, must I go, the desert ways along?]

Marching, marching on

Author: Chas. H. Gabriel Hymnal: LL1881 #28 (1881) First Line: Marching bravely on Refrain First Line: Marching, marching, steady, firm, and bold Lyrics: 1 Marching bravely on, To the coming dawn, When the Right shall rule over all Wrong, When the Saviour's name, All men shall proclaim. And his love shall be their daily song. Chorus: Marching, marching, steady, firm and bold, Marching, marching to the upper fold, Marching, marching, Never faint or weary, Singing loud the glorious song of old. 2 Armor shining bright, Hearts fill'd with delight, We will weary not, neither will yield, At our Captain's will, We the ranks will fill, And will meet the foe upon the field. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Marching bravely on]

Working for Jesus

Author: Chas. W. Hubner Hymnal: LL1881 #29 (1881) First Line: Work for Jesus, Work for Jesus Refrain First Line: Little children, work for Jesus Lyrics: 1 Work for Jesus, Work for Jesus, Little hands and little feet, At the hearth and in the street. Little children, work for Jesus, Work for Jesus, work for Jesus. 2 Work for Jesus, Work for Jesus, Hearts in unison should beat, In this purpose blest and sweet, Little children, work for Jesus, Work for Jesus, work for Jesus. 3 Work for Jesus, Work for Jesus, Bravely toil and dangers meet, God will shield you from defeat. Little children, work for Jesus, Work for Jesus, work for Jesus. Languages: English Tune Title: [Work for Jesus, Work for Jesus]

Walk by faith a little longer

Author: T. F. W. Hymnal: LL1881 #30 (1881) First Line: What tho' clouds are round about thee Lyrics: 1 What tho' clouds are round about thee, Earth seems dark and cold, and drear; Surely there's a better country Than we've ever dream'd of here. Chorus: Walk by faith a little longer, Keep thy heart all free from guile, Soon thou'lt hear the blessed Master Say, "well done, come home, my child." 2 There no cloud shall dim the vision; All is light and warmth and love; There's a home for all the homeless In "our Father's house" above. [Chorus] 3 What tho' none are left to love thee. No one thou canst call thine own; He has said, "I'm with thee alway;" Fear not thou art not alone. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [What tho' clouds are round about thee]

Down at the cross

Author: E. A. Hoffman Hymnal: LL1881 #31 (1881) First Line: Down at the cross where the Saviour died Refrain First Line: Down at the cross, down at the cross Lyrics: 1 Down at the cross where the Saviour died, Down where for cleansing from sin I cried, There to my heart was the blood applied; Glory, glory, glory to his name. Chorus: Down at the cross, down at the cross, Down at the cross where the Saviour died. There to my heart was the blood applied; Glory, glory, glory to his name. 2 I am so wondrously saved from sin, Jesus so sweetly abides within, Saves me each moment, and keeps me clean; Glory, glory, glory to his name. [Chorus] 3 Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin, I am so glad I have entered in, There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean; Glory, glory, glory to his name. [Chorus] 4 Come to this fountain so rich and sweet, Humble thy soul at the Saviour's feet, Plunge in today and be made complete; Glory glory, glory to his name. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Down at the cross where the Saviour died]

Sweet rest

Author: Mrs. Loula K. Rogers Hymnal: LL1881 #32 (1881) First Line: Come unto me, all ye weary and worn Refrain First Line: Sowing or reaping Lyrics: 1 Come unto me, all ye weary and worn; All ye that labor and all that mourn, All who have laid their sweet treasures away, Far from the light of day; Bring me your burdens, ye fainting and weak; I alone promise the rest ye seek; Come, all ye stricken, by sorrow oppress'd, And I will give you sweet rest! Refrain: Sowing or reaping, Smiling or weaping, Whate'er the labor assign'd you may be. Jesus will give you sweet rest! Rest! Rest! Jesus will give you sweet rest! 2 Easy my yoke, and my burden is light; I am the Way in the darksome night: Follow me, trusting wherever I lead, Giving you all ye need; And if thy pathway seem rugged and drear, Follow, still follow the voice you hear, Leading you safely, with all who are blest, To the sweet haven of rest! [Refrain] 3 Listen! oh! listen! 'tis Jesus today Calls you from sorrows of earth away. All, all are bidden to seek the bright goal,-- Rest for the weary soul! Come, and drink now of the River of Life; Cast off the burdens of sin and strife; Follow wherever his footstep hath prest, Finding sweet comfort and rest! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Come unto me, all ye weary and worn]

Remember, Jesus leads

Hymnal: LL1881 #34 (1881) First Line: Ye followers of Christ, go forth Refrain First Line: Remember, remember Lyrics: 1 Ye followers of Christ, go forth, Your Master's call obey; Stay not till all the tribes of earth Shall own his sov'reign sway; Go, seek the souls that erring stray, For them a Saviour pleads, And while you keep the narrow way, Remember, Jesus leads. Chorus: Remember, remember, Remember, Jesus leads; Who trust in him are blest, He leads to perfect rest; Oh, remember Jesus leads. 2 His faithful ones who ever strive, His righteous cause to win, Shall see their Master's work revive, His vict'ry over sin. A fallen world in darkness lies, Each to the rescue speeds, Tho' foes on ev'ry side arise, Remember, Jesus leads. [Chorus] 3 Go up against sin's fortress walls, Go in the strength of grace, And if a standard bearer falls, Then you must take his place. Oh, tell his love that cannot fail, Make known his glorious deeds, And tho' you walk thro' death's dark vale, Remember, Jesus leads. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Ye followers of Christ, go forth]

We'll praise the Lord

Hymnal: LL1881 #35 (1881) Lyrics: 1 We'll praise the Lord, And join our happy voices, In sweet accord, While ev'ry heart rejoices, We'll praise the Lord, We'll praise the Lord. 2 We'll sing his praise, Who gave to us a Saviour, Our anthems raise, For such a wondrous favor, We'll sing his praise, We'll sing, etc. 3 For evermore We'll tell the blessed story, And still adore The Lord of Life and glory, For evermore, for evermore. For evermore, etc. Languages: English Tune Title: [We'll praise the Lord]

Worthy the Lamb

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: LL1881 #36 (1881) First Line: Joy! joy! joy! Joy! joy! joy! Refrain First Line: Worthy! worthy! Worthy! worthy! Lyrics: 1 Joy! joy! joy! Joy! joy! joy! Sing to the Saviour, shout for joy, Anthems of grateful praise employ; Join in the glad triumphant hymn, The song of the saints and the seraphim. Refrain: Worthy! worthy! Worthy! worthy! Worthy the Lamb that once was slain! Worthy is Christ forever to reign! Worthy is Christ forever to reign! 2 Joy! joy! joy! Joy! joy! joy! Sing to the great Redeemer's name, Tell of his love, His grace proclaim; Publish the deeds that Christ has done, And echo the triumphs which he has won. [Refrain] 3 Joy! joy! joy! Joy! joy! joy! Loud and more loud the strains resound, Spreading the notes of praise around, Now let the chorus swell and rise, And blend with the music above the skies. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Joy! joy! joy! Joy! joy! joy!]

Jesus only

Author: G. T. Congreve Hymnal: LL1881 #37 (1881) First Line: Shepherd, sweet and fair, and holy Lyrics: 1 Shepherd, sweet and fair, and holy, Hear, oh hear me while I pray, Let a child so weak and lowly, Be thy care in life's young day, Jesus only, Jesus only, Hear in pity, hear me pray. 2 When thy voice the stillness breaking, Seems to whisper soft to me; "Child of sin, the world forsaking; Take thy cross and follow Me." Jesus only, Jesus only, Give me grace to learn of Thee. 3 Grace to seek Thee as my Saviour. Grace to trust Thee as thy Friend, Grace to love Thee as my Father, And thy sweet commands attend, Jesus only, Jesus only, Now and ever--without end. Languages: English Tune Title: [Shepherd, sweet and fair, and holy]

Stand by the school

Hymnal: LL1881 #38 (1881) First Line: Let us work for the school with our hearts and our hands Refrain First Line: Rally, then, rally then, stand by the school Lyrics: 1 Let us work for the school with our hearts and our hands, Let it never, no, never decline; For its praises are sung by the good in all lands, That are bless'd with the Gospel divine. Chorus: Rally, then, rally, then, stand by the school; Why should it languish and die! Rally, then, rally, then, stand by the school; Why should it languish and die? 2 Now the sunshine of favor illumines its path, And the Church spreads above it her wing; 'Tis a source of her weal, 'tis a source of her worth, And a gem in the crown of her King. [Chorus] 3 There are thousands now singing and shining above, There are thousands now toiling below, Who were melted and won by Immanuel's love, As they heard in the school, of his woe. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Let us work for the school with our hearts and our hands]

Oh, how I love Jesus!

Hymnal: LL1881 #39 (1881) First Line: Alas! and did my Saviour bleed? Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Saviour bleed? And did my Sov'reign die! Would he devote that sacred head For such a worm as I? [Refrain] 2 Was it for crimes that I have done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree! [Refrain] 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. [Refrain] 4 Thus might I hide my blushing face, While his dear cross appears; Dissolve my heart in thankfulness And melt mine eyes to tears. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Alas! and did my Saviour bleed?]

God shall wipe all tears away

Author: E. E. Rexford Hymnal: LL1881 #40 (1881) First Line: God's word is full of promises Refrain First Line: All tears away, all tears away Lyrics: 1 God's word is full of promises To weary souls of rest and peace; But oh, most sweet of all today, That God shall wipe all tears away. Chorus: All tears away, all tears away, For God shall wipe all tears away; All tears away, all tears away, For God shall wipe all tears away. 2 Here we may bear a heavy cross, Our hearts grow sore with pain and loss; But there in God's eternal day, His hand shall wipe all tears away. [Chorus] 3 Oh, burdened heart, be brave to bear Thy cross awhile--the crown is there! Thy hand within the Father's lay, Until he wipes all tears away. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [God's word is full of promises]

This I did for thee

Hymnal: LL1881 #41 (1881) First Line: I gave my life for thee Lyrics: 1 I gave my life for thee, My precious blood I shed, That thou might'st ransomed be, And quickened from the dead. I gave my life for thee; What hast thou given for me? I gave my life for thee; What hast thou given for me? 2 My Father's house of light, My rainbow circled throne I left for earthly night, For wanderings sad and lone, I left it all for thee; Hast thou left aught for me? I left it all for thee Hast thou left aught for me? 3 I suffered much for thee, More than my tongue can tell, Of bitterest agony, Thee to preserve from hell, I suffered much for thee; What doest thou for me? I suffered much for thee; What doest thou for me? Languages: English Tune Title: [I gave my life for thee]

Drink and live

Author: C. H. Gabriel Hymnal: LL1881 #42 (1881) First Line: Come unto me, whoever is thirsty Refrain First Line: Come all ye thirsty, drink ye and live Lyrics: 1 Come unto me, whoever is thirsty, Drink from the fountain flowing for thee Fountain of gladness, life everlasting, Forth from the throne 'tis flowing so free. Chorus: Come all ye thirsty, drink ye and live, Jesus the water freely will give; Life everlasting, drink to your soul, Drink of the water, drink and be whole. 2 Hark, to the invitation God gives you, Drink and ye shall be thirsty no more, Come, lest ye perish, why are we waiting? Come, oh ye weary, thirsty and poor. [Chorus] 3 Come, whosoever will, to the fountain, Come without money, come ye and drink; Jesus invites you, why do ye tarry? 'Tis but a step from you to the brink. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Come unto me, whoever is thirsty]

Sabbath Morning

Author: T. O. Summers, D. D. Hymnal: LL1881 #43 (1881) First Line: Sabbath morning! Sabbath morning! Lyrics: 1 Sabbath morning! Sabbath morning! Welcome, Sabbath morning bright; Up we rise, we need as warning, Glad to see its opening light. Glad to see the sun adorning With tis beams this Sabbath morning. 2 Sabbath morning! Sabbath morning! Hearts so blithe and eyes so bright! Off to school--we need no warning-- Off to school with footsteps light; Lessons learning, we're adorning Our young minds this Sabbath morning. Languages: English Tune Title: [Sabbath morning! Sabbath morning!]

Lights along the shore

Author: Josepine Pollard Hymnal: LL1881 #44 (1881) First Line: There are lights by the shore of that country Refrain First Line: Oh! the lights along the shore Lyrics: 1 There are lights by the shore of that country, Where my bark amid perils I steer; And they ever grow brighter, and brighter, As that glorious haven I near. Chorus: Oh! the lights along the shore, That never grow dim, never, never grow dim, Are the souls that are aflame, With the love of Jesus' name. And they guide us, yes, they guide us unto him. 2 There are lights by the shore as we journey, As we float down the river of time; All the days of our pilgrimage brighten, With a radiance truly sublime. [Chorus] 3 Oh! they tell of a hope that will cheer us, In the midst of our sorrows and cares; When the lamp of our vessel burns dimly, We watch for the glimmer of theirs. [Chorus] 4 Then forget not to keep your light shining, O Christian! be earnest and true; For a soul on life's ocean may perish, May sink in the waves but for you. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There are lights by the shore of that country]

Burke

Hymnal: LL1881 #45 (1881) First Line: I would love thee, God and Father Lyrics: 1 I would love thee, God and Father; My Redeemer and my King! I would love thee; For without thee, Life is but a bitter thing. 2 I would love thee, ev'ry blessing; Flows to me from out thy throne. I would love thee, He who loves thee, Never feels himself alone. 3 I would love thee, look upon me, Ever guide me with thine eye; I would love thee If not nourished By thy love, my soul would die. Languages: English Tune Title: BURKE

I need the prayers

Author: J. E. Rankin, D. D. Hymnal: LL1881 #46 (1881) First Line: I need the pray'rs of those I love! Lyrics: 1 I need the pray'rs of those I love! I need the sweet, sweet feeling, That suit for me is urged above, Whene'er dear friends are kneeling. Amid life's cares I need the pray'rs, I need the pray'rs, I need the pray'rs, Amid life's cares, I need the pray'rs, I need the pray'rs of those I love. 2 Of those I love the pray'rs I need! They know my wants and ailings, They know the way to intercede, For all my faults and fallings, On bended knee, Remember me, Remember me, Remember me, On bended knee, Remember me, Remember me, Remember me, On bended knee. 3 Of those I love I need the pray'rs! When'er God's throne addressing, 'Twill keep my feet from sins and snares, 'Twill break in showers of blessings. Who love me yet, Oh, ne'er forget, Oh, ne'er forget; Oh, ne'er forget; Who love me yet, Oh, ne'er forget, Oh, ne'er forget; Oh, ne'er forget; Who love me yet. Languages: English Tune Title: [I need the pray'rs of those I love!]

Yarbrough

Hymnal: LL1881 #47 (1881) First Line: I am coming to the cross Refrain First Line: I am trusting, Lord, in Thee Lyrics: 1 I am coming to the cross; I am poor, and weak and blind; I am counting all but droll, I shall full salvation find. Chorus: I am trusting, Lord, in Thee; Blessed Lamb of Calvary; Humbly at thy cross I bow, Save me, Jesus, save me now. 2 Long my heart has sighed for thee, Long has evil reigned within; Jesus sweetly speaks to me,-- "I will cleanse you from all sin." [Chorus] 3 Here I give my all to thee, Friends, and time, and earthly store; Soul and body thine to be, Wholly thine for evermore. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: YARBROUGH

My heart was oppressed

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: LL1881 #48 (1881) First Line: My heart was oppress'd with the burden of sin Refrain First Line: I longed for His grace Lyrics: 1 My heart was oppress'd with the burden of sin, I felt conscious guilt, and deep sorrow within. I sighed for relief, for forgiveness and peace, That God would in mercy my spirit release. Refrain: I longed for His grace, Oh! I longed for His grace, I longed, how I longed, for His mercy and grace. 2 Encompassed with darkness, no light could I gain, No comfort and hope of salvation obtain. It seemed that in vain were my tears and my pray'r, That I was forsaken, to sink in despair. [Refrain] 3 But glory and thanks be to God for His grace, He shone on my soul with the light of His face. He granted me pardon, He filled me with rest, His love shed abroad, and sweet peace in my breast. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [My heart was oppress'd with the burden of sin]

O, when shall I see Jesus?

Author: Rev. W. M. Leftwich, D. D. Hymnal: LL1881 #49 (1881) First Line: O, when shall I see Jesus Refrain First Line: Christ is all the world to me Lyrics: 1 O, when shall I see Jesus, And reign with him above; And drink the flowing fountain, Of everlasting love? Refrain: Christ is all the world to me, And his glory I shall see; And before I'd leave my Saviour, I'd lay me down and die. 2 When shall I be delivered From this vain world of sin, And with my blessed Jesus, Drink endless pleasure in? [Refrain] 3 Whene'er you meet with troubles And trials on your way, O, cast your care on Jesus, And don't forget to pray. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [O, when shall I see Jesus]

In the ages to come

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: LL1881 #50 (1881) First Line: There's a home for the ransomed on high Lyrics: 1 There's a home for the ransomed on high, There's a mansion of light and of love, 'Tis prepared for the saints in the sky, 'Tis the palace of glory above. Refrain: In the ages to come, We shall dwell in that beautiful home. In the ages to come, We shall dwell in that beautiful home. 2 There is rest for the weary and sad, There's a land of delight and of joy, Where the righteous are happy and glad, And their tongues in sweet anthems employ. [Refrain] 3 There's a crown for the faithful and pure, A reward unto them will be giv'n, For the promise of Jesus is sure, They shall live with the Saviour in heav'n. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a home for the ransomed on high]

Brevity of life

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: LL1881 #51 (1881) First Line: Like shadows that fly Lyrics: 1 Like shadows that fly, Like clouds in the sky, Or vapors that vanish away; Our lives disappear, We cease to be here, Death comes and his call we obey. 2 How swiftly we flee, Like ships on the sea, Or eagles that haste to the prey; As stars shoot at night, Our years take their flight, We fall as the leaves that decay. 3 As grass of the field, Our bodies we yield To death who cuts down young and old; A moment is all Our life we can call, 'Tis spent as a tale that is told. Languages: English Tune Title: [Like shadows that fly]

Keep me near thee

Author: Rev. J. H. Martin Hymnal: LL1881 #52 (1881) First Line: Heav'nly Father, keep me near thee! Refrain First Line: Guide me, with thy word and spirit Lyrics: 1 Heav'nly Father, keep me near thee! Let me never go astray! When temptations fierce assail me, Help me to resist, I pray! Guide me, with thy word and spirit, In the good and righteous way; Thro' the Saviour's blood and merit, Purge my stains of guilt away! Chorus: Guide me, with thy word and spirit, In the good and righteous way; Thro' the Saviour's blood and merit, Purge my stains of guilt away! Thro' the Saviour's blood and merit, Purge my stains of guilt away! 2 I am feeble, frail, unstable, Vile, corrupt, unclean within, Thou art mighty, strong, and able, To deliver me from sin. Hear, O Lord, my supplication! Listen to my earnest cry! Grant me mercy and salvation, Lest I perish, faint or die! [Chorus] 3 When my days are dark and dreary With affliction, toil and grief, When I'm lonely, and weary, Give me succor and relief! With thy powerful arm uphold me; Lead me in thy perfect way; Till with rapture I behold thee, In the realms of endless day! [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Heav'nly Father, keep me near thee!]

I bring my sins to thee

Author: Havergal Hymnal: LL1881 #54 (1881) Lyrics: 1 I bring my sins to thee, The sins I cannot count, That all may cleansed be, In thy once opened fount. I bring them, Saviour, all to thee, The burden is too great for me, I bring them, Saviour, all to thee, The burden is too great for me. 2 My heart to thee I bring, The heart I cannot read, A faithless wand'ring thing, An evil heart indeed. I bring it, Saviour now to thee, That fixed and faithful it may be, I bring it, Saviour now to thee, That fixed and faithful it may be. 3 My life I bring to thee, I would not be my own; O, Saviour, let me be Thine, ever thine, alone. My heart, my life, my all, I bring, To thee, my Saviour and my King, My heart, my life, my all, I bring, To thee, my Saviour and my King. Languages: English Tune Title: [I bring my sins to thee]

Praise in song

Author: Mrs. Loula K. Rogers Hymnal: LL1881 #55 (1881) First Line: When I rise at dawn, then I love to sing Refrain First Line: Oh, I love to sing Lyrics: 1 When I rise at dawn, then I love to sing Of our blessed Saviour, our Priest and King. 'Tis a tribute meet for the opening day, To return Him thanks who hath led our way. Refrain: Oh, I love to sing, Yes, I love to sing, Of our Saviour's work and our Saviour's love. 2 When the noontide ray gilds the mountain height, Then I love to sing of the world so bright, And His wondrous love who hath made so fair All the earth, that we may His glory share. [Refrain] 3 And at night when stars keep a watch above, Then I love to sing of His precious love. Yes, at morn, at noon, 'neath the moon's soft rays, Oh! I love always to resound His praise! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [When I rise at dawn, then I love to sing]

Christmas bells

Author: Mrs. Loula K. Rogers Hymnal: LL1881 #56 (1881) First Line: List! list to the chime of the Christmas bells Lyrics: 1 List! list to the chime of the Christmas bells, The Christmas bells, the Christmas bells, Sounding abroad the sweet welcome strains, The welcome strains, Peace ever more load the tidings prolong, O'er land and o'er sea, comes the glad new song, O'er land and o'er sea, comes the glad new song. 2 Oh, merrily, merrily chiming today, Yes, chiming today, yes, chiming today, Cheering all hearts with your joyful lay, Your joyful lay; Softly, sweet bells, tell the story we love, There's joy on the earth, and there's joy above. There's joy on the earth, and there's joy above. 3 Thy silvery music is wafted afar, Is wafted afar, is, wafted afar, As thousands are hailing the Morning Star, The Morning Star; Beautiful Star! let thy glorious ray, Illume all the earth with thy praise today, Illume all the earth with thy praise today. Languages: English Tune Title: [List! list to the chime of the Christmas bells]

Revive us

Hymnal: LL1881 #57 (1881) First Line: All glory and praise be to Jesus our Lord Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! Thine the glory Lyrics: 1 All glory and praise be to Jesus our Lord, So plenteous in grace, and so true in his word. Refrain: Hallelujah! Thine the glory. Hallelujah! Amen. Hallelujah! Thine the glory, Revive us again. 2 To us he hath given the gift from above, The earnest of heaven, the spirit of love. [Refrain] 3 Ye all may receive, who on Jesus do call, The gift of his spirit,--'tis proffer'd to all. 4 The peace and the power, ye sinners, embrace, And look for the shower,--the spirit of grace. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [All glory and praise be to Jesus our Lord]

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