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Take Time to Be Holy
Author: William D. Longstaff Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 313 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Take time to be holy,
speak oft with thy Lord;
abide in him always,
and feed on his Word.
Make friends of God's children;
help those who are weak,
forgetting in nothing
his blessing to seek.
2 Take time to be holy,
the world rushes on;
spend much time in secret
with Jesus alone;
by looking to Jesus,
like him thou shalt be;
thy friends in thy conduct
his likeness shall see.
3 Take time to be holy,
let him be thy guide,
and run not before him,
whatever betide;
in joy or in sorrow
still follow thy Lord,
and, looking to Jesus,
still trust in his Word.
4 Take time to be holy,
be calm in thy soul,
each thought and each motive
beneath his control;
thus led by his Spirit
to fountains of love,
thou soon shalt be fitted
for service above.
Topics: Calmness; Following God/Christ; Holiness of Life; Prayer; Submission; Word of God Scripture: Matthew 6:6 Used With Tune: HOLINESS
Take Time to Be Holy
All the Way My Savior Leads Me
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 323 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All the way my Savior leads me;
what have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His tender mercy,
who through life has been my guide?
Heavenly peace, divinest comfort,
here by faith in him to dwell,
for I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well;
for I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well.
2 All the way my Savior leads me,
cheers each winding path I tread,
gives me grace for every trial,
feeds me with the living bread;
though my weary steps may falter,
and my soul athirst may be,
gushing from the rock before me,
lo! a spring of joy I see;
gushing from the rock before me,
lo! a spring of joy I see.
3 All the way my Savior leads me;
O the fullness of His love!
Perfect rest to me is promised
in my Father’s house above;
when my spirit, clothed immortal,
wings its flight to realms of day,
this my song through endless ages,
"Jesus led me all the way";
this my song through endless ages,
"Jesus led me all the way."
Topics: Comfort; Guidance; Heaven; Spiritual Thirst Scripture: Psalm 23:3 Used With Tune: ALL THE WAY
All the Way My Savior Leads Me
Jesus Shall Reign
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,803 hymnals First Line: Jesus shall reign where're the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
does its successive journeys run;
his kingdom spread from shore to shore,
till moons shall wax and wane no more.
2 To him shall endless prayer be made,
and endless praises crown his head;
his name like sweet perfume shall rise
with every morning sacrifice.
3 People and realms of every tongue
dwell on his love with sweetest song,
and infant voices shall proclaim
their early blessings on his name.
4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns;
the prisoners leap to lose their chains,
the weary find eternal rest,
and all who suffer want are blessed.
5 Let all the people rise and bring
their special honors to our King;
angels descend with songs again
and earth repeat the loud Amen.
Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Adoration of Jesus Christ; Children; Church Final Victory; Jesus Christ Reign; Missions; Recessional Hymns Scripture: Psalm 72:11 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET
Jesus Shall Reign
Here, O My Lord, I See You
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 315 hymnals First Line: Here, O my Lord, I see you face to face Lyrics: 1 Here, O our Lord, I see you face to face,
here faith can touch and handle things unseen;
I will grasp with firmer hand your grace,
and all my weariness upon you lean.
2 Here I will feed upon the bread of God,
here drink with you the royal wine of heaven;
here I will lay aside each earthly load,
here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven.
3 Mine is the sin, but yours the righteousness;
mine is the guilt, but yours the cleansing blood:
here is my robe, my refuge, and my peace;
your blood, your righteousness, O Lord, my God.
4 Too soon we rise, the symbols disappear;
the feast, though not the love, is past and done:
gone are the bread and wine, but you are here,
nearer than ever, still my shield and sun.
5 Feast after feast thus comes and passes by,
yet, passing, points to that glad feast above;
giving sweet foretaste of the festal joy,
the Lamb’s great bridal feast of bliss and love.
Topics: Lord’s Supper Scripture: Genesis 32:30 Used With Tune: LANGRAN
Here, O My Lord, I See You
I Am His, and He Is Mine
Author: George W. Robinson Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 92 hymnals First Line: Loved with everlasting love Lyrics: 1 Loved with everlasting love, led by grace that love to know,
Spirit, breathing from above, you hast taught me it is so:
O twhat full and perfect peace, joy and wonder all divine!
In a love which cannot cease, I am his, and he is mine.
In a love which cannot cease, I am his, and he is mine.
2 Heaven above is softer blue, earth around is richer green;
something lives in every hue Christless eyes have never seen:
songs of birds in sweetness grow, flowers with deeper beauties shine,
since I know, as now I know, I am his, and he is mine.
since I know, as now I know, I am his, and he is mine.
3 His forever, his alone! Who the Lord from me shall part?
With what joy and peace unknown Christ can fill the loving heart!
Heaven and earth may pass away, sun and stars in gloom decline,
but of Christ I still shall say: "I am his, and he is mine."
but of Christ I still shall say: "I am his, and he is mine."
Topics: Assurance; Commitment; Joy Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3 Used With Tune: EVERLASTING LOVE
I Am His, and He Is Mine
O Love, How Deep, How Broad
Author: Benjamin Webb Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 139 hymnals First Line: O Love, how deep, how broad, how high Lyrics: 1 O Love, how deep, how broad, how high,
how passing thought and fantasy:
that God, the Son of God, should take
our mortal form for mortals' sake.
2 For us baptized, for us he bore
his holy fast and hungered sore;
for us temptations sharp he knew,
for us the tempter overthrew.
3 For us he prayed, for us he taught,
for us his daily works he wrought,
by words and signs and actions, thus
still seeking not himself, but us.
4 For us to evil power betrayed,
scourged, mocked, in purple robe arrayed,
he bore the shameful cross and death,
for us gave up his dying breath.
5 For us he rose from death again;
for us he went on high to reign;
for us he sent his Spirit here
to guide, to comfort, and to cheer.
6 All glory to our Lord and God
for love so deep, so high, so broad–
the Trinity whom we adore
forever and forevermore.
Topics: Jesus Christ Baptism; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Baptism of; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Son of God; Jesus Christ Suffering; Jesus Christ Temptation Scripture: Mark 14:43 Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS Text Sources: Anonymous Latin hymn, 15th C.
O Love, How Deep, How Broad
Lord, Our Lord, Your Glorious Name
Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 with refrain Appears in 37 hymnals Refrain First Line: Lord, our Lord, in all the earth Lyrics: 1 Lord, our Lord, your glorious name
all your wondrous works proclaim;
in the heavens with radiant signs
evermore your glory shines.
How great your name!
[Refrain:]
Lord, our Lord, in all the earth,
how great your name!
Yours the name of matchless worth,
excellent in all the earth.
How great your name!
2 Infant voices chant your praise,
telling of your glorious ways;
weakest means work out your will,
mighty enemies to still.
How great your name! (Refrain)
3 Moon and stars in shining height
nightly tell their Maker's might;
when I view the heavens afar,
then I know how small we are.
How great your name! (Refrain)
4 Who are we that we should share
in your love and tender care--
raised to an exalted height,
crowned with honor in your sight!
How great your name! (Refrain)
5 With dominion crowned, we stand
o'er the creatures of your hand;
all to us subjection yield,
in the sea and air and field.
How great your name! (Refrain)
How great your name!
Topics: God Mighty Acts; Adoration of God; God Mighty Acts; God Mystery; God Final Victory; Nature; Psalms Scripture: Psalm 8 Used With Tune: CHATAUQUA Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912; alt.
Lord, Our Lord, Your Glorious Name
Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
Author: Timothy Rees Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Adoration of The Holy Spirit; Fruit of the Spirit; Holy Spirit gifts of; Holy Spirit Lifegiver; Holy Spirit renewing; Mind of Christ Scripture: Genesis 1:2 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE
Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
Come, We That Love the Lord
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,795 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, we that love the Lord,
and let our joys be known,
join in a song with sweet accord,
and thus surround the throne.
2 Let those refuse to sing
who never knew our God;
but children of the heavenly King
may speak their joys abroad.
3 The hill of Zion yields
a thousand sacred sweets
before we reach the heavenly fields,
or walk the golden streets.
4 Then let our songs abound,
and every tear be dry;
we're marching through Emmanuel's ground
to fairer worlds on high
Topics: Heaven; Jesus Christ King; Joy; Music and Singing; Pilgrimage; Praise of God Scripture: Psalm 1:4 Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS
Come, We That Love the Lord
It Is Well with My Soul
Author: Horatio G. Spafford Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 483 hymnals First Line: When peace like a river attendeth my way Lyrics: 1 When peace like a river attendeth my way,
when sorrows like sea billows roll,
whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
"It is well, it is well with my soul."
Refrain:
It is well with my soul;
it is well, it is well with my soul.
2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
let this blest assurance control:
that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
and has shed his own blood for my soul. (Refrain)
3 My sin– O, the bliss of this glorious thought,
my sin– not in part but the whole,
is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more:
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! (Refrain)
4 And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
the clouds be rolled back as a scroll,
the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend:
"Even so"– it is well with my soul."(Refrain )
Topics: Assurance; Jesus Christ Return (Coming in Glory); Inner Peace; Satan; Serenity; Sorrow; Trials; Witness Scripture: Job 1:21 Used With Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE
It Is Well with My Soul
Amens, Dresden
Appears in 987 hymnals First Line: Amen, Amen Lyrics: Amen, Amen. Used With Tune: Amens, Dresden
Amens, Dresden
We Have a Gospel to Proclaim
Author: Edward J. Burns Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Church Ministry and Ministers; Evangelism; Missions; Proclamation; Saving Work of Christ Scripture: John 1:9 Used With Tune: MENDON
We Have a Gospel to Proclaim
Lead On, O King Eternal
Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 400 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lead on, O King eternal,
the day of march has come;
henceforth in fields of conquest
your tents shall be our home.
Through days of preparation
your grace has made us strong,
and now, O King eternal,
we lift our battle song.
2 Lead on, O King eternal,
till sin’s fierce war shall cease,
and holiness shall whisper
the sweet Amen of peace;
for not with swords loud clashing,
nor roll of stirring drums;
with deeds of love and mercy
the heavenly kingdom comes.
3 Lead on, O King eternal,
we follow, not with fears;
for gladness breaks like morning
where'er your face appears;
your cross is lifted o'er us;
we journey in its light;
the crown awaits the conquest:
lead on, O God of might.
Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Church Final Victory; Spiritual Conflict; Kingdom of God; Missions; Recessional Hymns Scripture: John 18:36 Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE
Lead On, O King Eternal
Earth and All Stars
Author: Herbert Brokering Meter: 4.5.7.4.5.7 with refrain Appears in 33 hymnals Refrain First Line: He has done marvelous things Topics: God in Creation God's Work in Nature; Education, General; God Mighty Acts; General Education; God Creator; God Mighty Acts; Labor; Music and Singing; Science Scripture: Psalm 147:4 Used With Tune: EARTH AND ALL STARS
Earth and All Stars
We Believe in God Almighty
Author: David Mowbray Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We believe in God Almighty,
maker of the earth and sky;
all we see and all that's hidden
is his work unceasingly:
God our Father's loving kindness,
with us till the day we die--
evermore and evermore.
2 We believe in Christ the Savior,
Son of God and Son of Man;
born of Mary, preaching, healing,
crucified, yet risen again:
he ascended to the Father,
there in glory long to reign--
evermore and evermore.
3 We belive in God the Spirit,
present in our lives today;
speaking through the prophets' writings,
guiding travelers on their way:
to our hearts he brings forgiveness,
and the hope of endless joy--
evermore and evermore. Topics: Faith, Confession of; Believing Faith; Confession of Faith Scripture: Genesis 1:1 Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
We Believe in God Almighty
There Is a Balm in Gilead
Meter: Irregular Appears in 108 hymnals First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: [Refrain:]
There is a balm in Gilead
to make the wounded whole;
there is a balm in Gilead
to heal the sin-sick soul.
1 Sometimes I feel discouraged,
and think my work’s in vain,
but then the Holy Spirit
revives my soul again. (Refrain)
2 If you cannot preach like Peter,
if you cannot pray like Paul,
you can tell the love of Jesus,
and say "He died for all." (Refrain)
3 Don't ever feel discouraged,
for Jesus is your friend;
and if you lack for knowledge
he'll ne'er refuse to lend. (Refrain)
Topics: Discouragement; Inner Healing; Spirituals; Witnessing Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual
There Is a Balm in Gilead
Like a River Glorious
Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 153 hymnals Refrain First Line: Stayed upon Jehovah Lyrics: 1 Like a river glorious is God's perfect peace,
over all victorious in its bright increase:
perfect, yet it floweth fuller every day,
perfect, yet it groweth deeper all the way.
[Refrain:]
Stayed upon Jehovh, hearts are fully blest,
finding, as he promised, perfect peace and rest.
2 Hidden in the hollow of his blessed hand,
never foe can follow, never traitor stand:
not a surge of worry, not a shade of care,
not a blast of hurry touch the spirit there. (Refrain)
3 Every joy or trial falleth from above,
traced upon the dial by the Sun of Love;
we may trust him fully all for us to do;
those who trust him wholly find him wholly true. (Refrain)
Topics: Anxiety; God Providence; Inner Peace; Rest; Trust Scripture: Isaiah 40:12 Used With Tune: WYE VALLEY
Like a River Glorious
In the Presence of Your People
Author: Brent Chambers Meter: Irregular Appears in 17 hymnals First Line: In the presence of your people I will praise your name Topics: God Holiness; Choruses, Refrains; Descants; God Holiness; Love God’s Love for Us; Praise of God; Scripture Hymns and Songs Scripture: Psalm 22:3-22 Used With Tune: CELEBRATION
In the Presence of Your People
By Christ Redeemed
Author: George Rawson; Margaret Clarkson Meter: 8.8.8.4 Appears in 188 hymnals First Line: By Christ redeemed, in Christ restored Lyrics: 1 By Christ redeemed, in Christ restored,
we keep the memory adored,
and show the death of our dear Lord
until he come.
2 His body, broken in our stead,
is here in this memorial bread,
and so our feeble love is fed
until he come.
3 The drops of his dread agony,
his Life-blood shed for us we see;
the wine shall tell the mystery,
until he come.
4 And thus that dark betrayal night
with the last advent we unite,
by one blest chain of loving rite,
until he come.
5 Until the trumpet sound be heard,
until the ancient graves be stirred,
and with the great commanding word
the Lord shall come.
6 [Copyrighted]
Topics: Lord’s Supper Scripture: Luke 22:44 Used With Tune: ALMSGIVING
By Christ Redeemed
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Appears in 851 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem,
how still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
the silent stars go by.
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
the everlasting Light;
the hopes and fears of all the years
are met in thee tonight.
2 For Christ is born of Mary,
and gathered all above,
while mortals sleep, the angels keep
their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars, together
proclaim the holy birth,
and praises sing to God the King,
and peace to men on earth.
3 How silently, how silently
the wondrous Gift is given;
so God imparts to human hearts
the blessings of his heaven!
No ear may hear his coming,
but in this world of sin,
where meek souls will receive him still
the dear Christ enters in.
4 O holy Child of Bethlehem,
descend to us, we pray;
cast out our sin, and enter in;
be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
the great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
our Lord Emmanuel.
Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Mary; Biblical Places Bethlehem; Christmas Season Scripture: Job 38:7 Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN
O Little Town of Bethlehem
The Star-Spangled Banner
Author: Francis Scott Key Meter: Irregular Appears in 445 hymnals First Line: O say, can you see Lyrics: 1 O say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
what so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming,
whose broad stripes and bright starst through the perilous fight,
o'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
2 O thus be it ever, when free men shall stand
between their loved homes and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heaven-rescued land
praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
and this be our motto: "In God is our trust!"
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Topics: God in Society National Life; National Life Scripture: Job 12:23 Used With Tune: STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
The Star-Spangled Banner
Give to the Winds Your Fears
Author: Paul Gerhardt; John Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 518 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Give to the winds your fears,
in hope be undismayed;
God hears your sighs and counts your tears,
God shall lift up your head;
through waves and clouds and storms
he gently clears the way;
wait for his time, so shall the night
soon end in joyous day.
2 Far, far above your thought
his counsel shall appear,
when fully he the work has wrought
that caused your needless fear.
Leave to God's sovereign will
to choose and to command:
with wonder filled you then shall own
how wise, how strong his hand.
Topics: Encouragement; Fears; God Comforter; God Mystery; God Sovereign Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9 Used With Tune: DIADEMATA
Give to the Winds Your Fears
O Sing a Song of Bethlehem
Author: Louis F. Benson Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 65 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O sing a song of Bethlehem, of shepherds watching there,
and of the news that came to them from angels in the air:
the light that shone on Bethlehem fills all the world today;
of Jesus’ birth and peace on earth the angels sing alway.
2 O sing a song of Nazareth, of sunny days of joy,
O sing of fragrant flowers’ breath, and of the sinless Boy:
for now the flowers of Nazareth in every heart may grow;
now spreads the fame of his dear name on all the winds that blow.
3 O sing a song of Galilee, of lake and woods and hill,
of him who walked upon the sea and bade the waves be still:
for though, like waves on Galilee, dark seas of trouble roll,
when faith has heard the Master’s word, falls peace upon the soul.
4 O sing a song of Calvary, its glory and dismay;
of him who hung upon the tree, and took our sins away:
for he who died on Calvary is risen from the grave,
and Christ, our Lord, by heaven adored, is mighty now to save.
Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee; Jesus Christ Birth; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Sinlessness; Jesus Christ Suffering Scripture: Micah 5:2 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD
O Sing a Song of Bethlehem
Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness
Author: Nicolaus L. von Zinzendorf; John Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 500 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
my beauty are, my glorious dress;
mid flaming worlds, in these arrayed,
with joy shall I lift up my head.
2 Bold shall I stand in that great day,
cleansed and redeemed, no debt to pay;
for by thy cross absolved I am
from sin and guilt, from fear and shame.
3 Lord, I believe thy precious blood,
which at the mercy seat of God
pleads for the captives' liberty,
was also shed in love for me.
4 Lord, I believe were sinners more
than sands upon the ocean shore,
thou hast for all a ransom paid,
for all a full atonement made.
Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; Jesus Christ Advocate; Assurance; Confidence; Jesus Christ Advocate; Judgment; Saving Work of Christ Scripture: Isaiah 61:10 Used With Tune: GERMANY
Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness
In Heavenly Love Abiding
Author: Anna L. Waring Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 570 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In heavenly love abiding,
no change my heart shall fear;
and safe is such confiding,
for nothing changes here.
The storm may roar around me,
my heart may low be laid;
but God is round about me,
and can I be dismayed?
2 Wherever he may guide me,
no want shall turn me back;
my Shepherd is beside me
and nothing can I lack:
his wisdom ever waketh,
his sight is never dim;
he knows the way he taketh,
and I will walk with him.
3 Green pastures are before me,
which yet I have not seen;
bright skies will soon be o'er me
where the dark clouds have been;
my hope I cannot measure,
my path to life is free;
my Savior has my treasure,
and he will walk with me.
Topics: Assurance; Fears; God Redeemer; God Shepherd; Love God’s Love for Us; Walking with God; Witness Scripture: Job 23:10 Used With Tune: NYLAND
In Heavenly Love Abiding
Who Is on the Lord's Side
Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 450 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Who is on the Lord’s side? Who will serve the King?
Who will be his helpers, other lives to bring?
Who will leave the world’s side? Who will face the foe?
Who is on the Lord’s side? Who for Him will go?
By thy call of mercy, by thy grace divine,
we are on the Lord’s side, Savior, we are thine.
2 Jesus, thou hast bought us, not with gold or gem,
but with Thine own life-blood, for thy diadem.
With thy blessing filling each who comes to thee,
thou hast made us willing, thou hast made us free.
By thy grand redemption, by thy grace divine,
we are on the Lord’s side, Savior, we are thine.
3 Fierce may be the conflict, strong may be the foe,
but the King’s own army none can overthrow.
Round his standard ranging victory is secure;
for his truth unchanging makes the triumph sure.
Joyfully enlisting by thy grace divine,
we are on the Lord’s side, Savior, we are thine.
Topics: The Christian Life Loyalty and Courage; Conflict, Spirtual; Commitment; Spiritual Conflict; Courage; Invitation to Discipleship; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Missions; Saving Work of Christ Scripture: Exodus 32:26 Used With Tune: ARMAGEDDON
Who Is on the Lord's Side
Onward, Christian Soldiers
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 1,805 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before:
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
forward into battle, see his banners go!
[Refrain:]
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before.
2 Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
Christians, we are treading where the saints have trod;
we are not divided, all one body we,
one in hope and doctrine, one in charity. (Refrain)
3 Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
but the church of Jesus constant will remain;
gates of hell can never 'gainst that church prevail;
we have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail. (Refrain )
4 Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng,
blend with ours your voices in the triumph song;
glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King:
this thro' countless ages we with angels sing. (Refrain)
Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Church Final Victory; Spiritual Conflict; Cross of Christ; Descants; Missions Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE
Onward, Christian Soldiers
Great God, Your Love Has Called Us
Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals First Line: Great God, your love has called us here Lyrics: 1 Great God, your love has called us here
as we, by love, for love were made.
Your living likeness still we bear,
though marred, dishonored, disobeyed.
We come, with all our heart and mind
your call to hear, your love to find.
2 Great God, in Christ you call our name
and then receive us as your own,
not through some merit, right or claim,
but by your gracious love alone.
We strain to glimpse your mercy seat
and find you kneeling at our feet.
3 Then take the towel, and break the bread,
and humble us, and call us friends.
Suffer and serve till all are fed,
and show how grandly love intends
to work till all creation sings,
to fill all worlds, to crown all things.
4 Great God, in Christ you set us free
your life to live, your joy to share.
Give us your Spirit's liberty
to turn from guilt and dull despair
and offer all that faith can do
while love is making all things new.
Topics: Jesus Christ Humility; Jesus Christ Humanity; Lord’s Supper Scripture: Genesis 1:26 Used With Tune: ST. PETERSBURG
Great God, Your Love Has Called Us
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Author: Edward H. Plumptre Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 428 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart,
rejoice, give thanks, and sing;
your festal banner wave on high,
the cross of Christ your King.
Refrain:
Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice,
give thanks and sing.
2 With all the angel choirs,
with all the saints on earth,
pour out the strains of joy and bliss,
true rapture, noblest mirth! [Refrain]
3 Yes, on through life’s long path,
still chanting as ye go;
from youth to age, by night and day,
in gladness and in woe, [Refrain]
4 Still lift your standard high,
still march in firm array;
as warriors through the darkness toil
till dawns the golden day. [Refrain]
Topics: Processional Hymns; Church Fellowship; Joy; Praise of God; Processional Hymns; Changing Year Scripture: Psalm 33:1 Used With Tune: MARION
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
Author: Johannes G. Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 127 hymnals Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort now my people;
tell of peace!" so says our God.
Comfort those who sit in darkness
mourning under sorrow's load.
To God's people now proclaim
that God's pardon waits for them!
Tell them that their war is over;
God will reign in peace forever!
2 For the herald's voice is crying
in the desert far and near,
calling all to true repentance,
since the Kingdom now is here.
Oh, that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way!
Let the valleys rise to meet him,
and the hills bow down to greet him!
3 Straight shall be what long was crooked,
and the rougher places plain!
Let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits his holy reign!
For the glory of the Lord
now on earth is shed abroad,
and all flesh shall see the token
that God's word is never broken. Topics: Advent Season; Advent Season; Jesus Christ Reign; Kingdom of God; Pardon; World Peace Scripture: Isaiah 40:1 Used With Tune: GENEVAN 42
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 84 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When in our music God is glorified,
and adoration leaves no room for pride,
it is as though the whole creation cried,
"Alleluia!"
2 How often, making music, we have found
a new dimension in the world of sound,
as worship moved us to a more profound
Alleluia!
3 So has the Church, in liturgy and song,
in faith and love, through centuries of wrong,
borne witness to the truth in every tongue:
Alleluia!
4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night
when utmost evil strove against the Light?
Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight;
Alleluia!
5 Let every instrument be tuned for praise!
Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise!
And may God give us faith to sing always:
"Alleluia!" Topics: Dedications of Choirs; Church Ministry and Ministers; Dedications of Choirs; Dedications of Musical Instruments/Hymnals; Joy; Music and Singing; Worship Scripture: Psalm 98:4-6 Used With Tune: ENGELBERG
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
O, When Shall I See Jesus
Author: John Leland, early 19th C. Meter: 13.11.13.11 with refrain Appears in 462 hymnals First Line: O when shall I see Jesus and reign with him above Refrain First Line: O, shout "glory!" I shall mount above the skies Lyrics: 1 O, when shall I see Jesus and reign with him above,
and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning,
and from the flowing fountain drink everlasting love,
and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning?
[Refrain:]
O, shout "glory!"
I shall mount above the skies,
when I hear the trumpet sound in that morning.
2 Gird on the gospel armor of faith and hope and love,
and you'll hear the trumpet sound in that morning.
And when the combat's ended he'll carry you above,
and you'll hear the trumpet sound in that morning. (Refrain)
3 Our ears shall hear with gladness the host of heaven siing,
and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning.
Our tongues shall speak the glories of our immortal King,
and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning. (Refrain)
Topics: Heaven; Jesus Christ Return (Coming in Glory); Music and Singing Scripture: Ephesians 6:11 Used With Tune: THE MORNING TRUMPET
O, When Shall I See Jesus
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Author: Elisha A. Hoffman Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain Appears in 617 hymnals First Line: What a fellowship, what a joy divine Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning Lyrics: 1 What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
leaning on the everlasting arms;
what a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
Refrain:
Leaning, leaning,
safe and secure from all alarms;
leaning, leaning,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
2 O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
leaning on the everlasting arms;
O how bright the path grows from day to day,
leaning on the everlasting arms. (Refrain)
3 What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
leaning on the everlasting arms?
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near
leaning on the everlasting arms. (Refrain)
Topics: Encouragement; God Redeemer; Security Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27 Used With Tune: SHOWALTER
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Lord, Who Throughout
Author: Claudia F. Hernaman Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 86 hymnals First Line: Lord, who throughout these forty days Lyrics: 1 Lord, who throughout these forty days
for us didst fast and pray,
teach us with you to mourn our sins
and close by you to stay.
2 As you with Satan did contend,
and did the victory win,
O give us strength in you to fight,
in you to conquer sin.
3 As you did hunger and did thirst,
so teach us, gracious Lord,
to die to self, and so to live
by your most holy Word.
4 And thro' these days of penitence,
and thro' your Passiontide,
forevermore, in life and death,
O Lord, with us abide.
5 Abide with us, that through this life
of doubts and hope and pain,
an Easter of unending joy
we may at last attain!
Topics: Doubts; Jesus Christ Temptation; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Self-Denial Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Used With Tune: LAND OF REST
Lord, Who Throughout
Jesus, I Come
Author: William T. Sleeper Meter: Irregular Appears in 248 hymnals First Line: Out of my bondage, sorrow and night Lyrics: 1 Out of my bondage, sorrow, and night,
Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
into Thy freedom, gladness and light,
Jesus, I come to thee.
Out of my sickness into thy health,
out of my want and into thy wealth,
out of my sin and into thyself,
Jesus, I come to thee.
2 Out of my shameful failure and loss,
Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
into the glorious gain of thy cross,
Jesus, I come to thee.
Out of earth’s sorrows into thy balm,
out of life’s storms and into thy calm,
out of distress to jubilant psalm,
Jesus, I come to thee.
3 Out of the fear and dread of the tomb,
Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
into the joy and light of thy home,
Jesus, I come to thee.
Out of the depths of ruin untold,
into the peace of thy sheltering fold,
ever thy glorious face to behold,
Jesus, I come to thee. Topics: Invitation To Salvation; Sin Scripture: Isaiah 61:1 Used With Tune: JESUS, I COME
Jesus, I Come
Holy Is the Lord
Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: Holy, holy, holy, holy is the Lord Lyrics: Holy, holy, holy, holy is the Lord.
Holy, holy, holy, holy is the Lord.
Holy is the Father, Holy is the Son,
Holy is the Spirit: blessed Three-in-One. Topics: Calls to Worship; Musical Responses to Prayer Scripture: Isaiah 6:3 Used With Tune: HOLY IS THE LORD Text Sources: Traditional
Holy Is the Lord
Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 9.10.9.9 with refrain Appears in 1,067 hymnals Refrain First Line: This is my story, this is my song Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
[Refrain:]
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long;
this is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
2 Perfect submission, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
angels descending, bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love. (Refrain)
3 Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love. (Refrain)
Topics: Assurance; Joy; Saving Work of Christ; Submission; Testimony Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Used With Tune: ASSURANCE
Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Author: Frederick W. Faber Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 902 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy
like the wideness of the sea;
there’s a kindness in his justice
which is more than liberty.
2 There is welcome for the sinner
and more graces for the good;
there is mercy with the Savior;
there is healing in his blood.
3 For the love of God is broader
than the measure of our mind;
and the heart of the Eternal
is most wonderfully kind.
4 If our love were but more simple,
we would take him at his word,
and our lives would be illumined
by the presence of our Lord.
Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; God Justice; God Mercy; Love Our Love of God Scripture: Psalm 86:15 Used With Tune: WELLESLEY
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Draw Me Nearer
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 10.7.10.7 with refrain Appears in 692 hymnals First Line: I am thine, O lord, I have heard thy voice Refrain First Line: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord Lyrics: 1 I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice,
and it told thy love to me;
but I long to rise in the arms of faith,
and be closer drawn to thee.
Refrain:
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
to the cross where thou hast died;
draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
to thy precious, bleeding side.
2 Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord,
by the power of grace divine;
let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
and my will be lost in thine. [Refrain]
3 O, the pure delight of a single hour
that before thy throne I spend,
when I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend! [Refrain]
4 There are depths of love that I cannot know
till I cross the narrow sea;
there are heights of joy that I may not reach
till I rest in peace with thee. [Refrain]
Topics: Aspiration; Consecration; Jesus Christ Presence of; Prayer; Submission Scripture: Luke 22:42 Used With Tune: I AM THINE
Draw Me Nearer
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
Author: George Duffield Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1,801 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
ye soldiers of the cross,
lift high his royal banner,
it must not suffer loss;
from victory unto victory
his army shall he lead,
till every foe is vanquished
and Christ is Lord indeed.
2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the trumpet call obey;
forth to the mighty conflict
in this his glorious day.
Ye that are brave, now serve him
against unnumbered foes;
let courage rise with danger,
and all God's foes oppose.
3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
stand in his strength alone;
the arm of flesh will fail you–
ye dare not trust your own;
put on the gospel armor,
each piece put on with prayer;
where duty calls, or danger,
be never wanting there.
4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the strife will not be long;
this day the noise of battle,
the next, the victor's song:
to those who conquer evil
a crown of life shall be;
they with the King of glory
shall reign eternally.
Topics: The Christian Life Loyalty and Courage; Conflict, Spirtual; Processional Hymns; Spiritual Conflict; Courage; Crowns; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Processional Hymns Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3 Used With Tune: WEBB
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand
Author: Samuel Stennett Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 1,342 hymnals Refrain First Line: I am bound for the promised land Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's stormy banks I stand,
and cast a wishful eye
to Canaan's fair and happy land,
where my possessions lie.
[Refrain:]
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land;
O who will come and go with me?
I am bound for the promised land.
2 O'er all those wide extended plains
shines one eternal day;
there God the Son forever reigns,
and scatters night away. (Refrain)
3 No chilling winds or poisonous breath
can reach that healthful shore;
sickness and sorrow, pain and death,
are felt and feared no more. (Refrain)
4 When I shall reach that happy place,
I'll be forever blest,
for I shall see my Father's face
and in his bosom rest. (Refrain)
Topics: The Christian Life Death and Eternal Life; Eternal Life; Pilgrimage Scripture: Joshua 32:5 Used With Tune: PROMISED LAND
On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand
How Blest Are They Who, Fearing God
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 26 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How blest are they who, fearing God,
from sin restrain their feet,
who will not with the wicked stand,
who shun the scorner's seat.
2 How blest are they who make God's law
their treasure and delight,
and meditate upon that word
with gladness day and night.
3 Their lives are nourished like a tree
set by the river's side;
its leaf is green, its fruit is sure:
so all their works abide.
4 The wicked, like the driven chaff,
are blown across the land;
they shall not gather with the just,
nor in the judgment stand.
5 The Lord will guard the righteous well,
their way to him is known;
the way of sinners, far from God,
shall surely be o'erthrown. Topics: God Justice; God Law of; Judgment; Christian Maturity; Psalms Scripture: Psalm 1 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE (Croft) Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.
How Blest Are They Who, Fearing God
Be Thou My Vision
Author: Mary E. Byrne; Eleanor H. Hull Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 160 hymnals First Line: Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Lyrics: 1 Be thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
naught be all else to me, save that thou art--
thou my best thought, by day or by night,
waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
2 Be thou my Wisdom, and thou my true Word,
I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord;
thou and thou only, first in my heart,
high King of heaven, my Treasure thou art.
3 High King of heaven, my victory won,
may I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. Topics: Aspiration; Jesus Christ Example; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Wisdom Scripture: Numbers 18:20 Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: Traditional Irish hymn, c. 8th C.
Be Thou My Vision
Jerusalem the Golden
Author: Bernard of Cluny; John M. Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 913 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden,
with milk and honey blest,
beneath your contemplation
sink heart and voice oppressed;
I know not, O I know not
what joys await me there,
what radiancy of glory,
what bliss beyond compare!
2 They stand, those halls of Zion,
all jubilant with song,
and bright with many an angel,
and all the martyr throng;
the Prince is ever in them,
the daylight is serene;
the pastures of the blessed
are decked in gloriuous sheen.
3 There is the throne of David;
and there, from pain released,
the shout of those who triumph,
the song of those who feast;
and they, who with their Leader
have conquered in the fight,
forever and forever
are clad in robes of white.
4 O sweet and blessed country,
the home of God's elect!
O sweet and blessed country
that eager hearts expect!
In mercy, Jesus, bring us
to that dear land of rest,
you are, with God the Father,
and Spirit, ever blest.
Topics: Church Final Victory; Heaven; Martyrs Scripture: Romans 14:7 Used With Tune: EWING
Jerusalem the Golden
Trust and Obey
Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 6.6.9 D with refrain Appears in 450 hymnals First Line: When we walk with the Lord Refrain First Line: Trust and obey, for there's no other way Lyrics: 1 When we walk with the Lord
in the light of his Word,
what a glory he sheds on our way!
While we do his good will,
he abides with us still,
and with all who will trust and obey.
Refrain:
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
2 Not a burden we bear,
not a sorrow we share,
but our toil he will richly repay;
not a grief nor a loss,
not a frown nor a cross,
but is blest if we trust and obey. (Refrain)
3 But we never can prove
the delights of his love
until all on the altar we lay;
for the favor he shows
and the joy he bestows
are for them who will trust and obey. (Refrain)
4 Then in fellowship sweet
we will sit at his feet,
or we'll walk by his side in the way;
what he says we will do,
where he sends we will go–
never fear, only trust and obey. (Refrain) Topics: Burdens; Jesus Christ Presence of; Obedience; Sorrow; Submission; Trust; Walking with God Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22 Used With Tune: TRUST AND OBEY
Trust and Obey
A Charge to Keep I Have
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,358 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A charge to keep I have,
a God to glorify,
a never-dying soul to save,
and fit it for the sky.
2 To serve the present age,
my calling to fulfill,
O may it all my powers engage
to do my Master's will!
3 Arm me with watchful care
as in thy sight to live,
and oh, thy servant, Lord,
prepare a strict account to give!
4 Help me to watch and pray,
and still on thee rely,
O let me not my trust betray,
but press to realms on high. Topics: Commissioning Service; Conscience; Challenge; Commissioning Service; Conscience; Holiness of Life; Lenten Season; Ordination; Prayer; Christian Service Scripture: Mark 14:38 Used With Tune: BOYLSTON
A Charge to Keep I Have
Tell Me the Story of Jesus
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 227 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Tell me the story of Jesus,
write on my heart every word;
tell me the story most precious,
sweetest that ever was heard.
Tell how the angels in chorus
sang as they welcomed his birth,
“Glory to God in the highest!
Peace and good tidings to earth.”
[Refrain:]
Tell me the story of Jesus,
write on my heart every word;
tell me the story most precious,
sweetest that ever was heard.
2 Fasting alone in the desert,
tell of the days that are past;
how for our sins He was tempted,
yet was triumphant at last.
Tell of the years of his labor,
tell of the sorrow he bore,
he was despised and afflicted,
homeless, rejected and poor. (Refrain)
3 Tell of the cross where they nailed him,
writhing in anguish and pain;
tell of the grave where they laid him,
tell how He liveth again.
Love in that story so tender
clearer than ever I see;
stay, let me weep while you whisper,
"Love paid the ransom for me." (Refrain)
Topics: Jesus Christ Birth; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Passion; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Temptation; Love God’s Love for Us Scripture: Isaiah 53:3 Used With Tune: STORY OF JESUS
Tell Me the Story of Jesus
As Longs the Deer for Cooling Streams
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 322 hymnals Lyrics: 1 As longs the deer for cooling streams
in parched and barren ways,
so longs my soul, O God, for thee
and thy refreshing grace.
2 For thee, my God, the living God,
my thirsty soul doth pine:
O when shall I behold thy face,
thou majesty divine?
3 Why restless, why cast down, my soul?
Hope still, and thou shalt sing
the praise of him who is thy God,
thy health’s eternal spring.
4 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
the God whom we adore,
be glory as it was, is now,
and shall be evermore.
Topics: Anxiety; Aspiration; Spiritual Hunger; Psalms Scripture: Psalm 42:1-7 Used With Tune: BELMONT Text Sources: New Version of the Psalms of David, 1696, alt.
As Longs the Deer for Cooling Streams
For All the Saints
Author: William W. How Meter: 10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 570 hymnals First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might;
thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight;
thou in the darkness drear, their one true light.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine.
Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
and hearts are brave again and arms are strong.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
5 But then there breaks a yet more glorious day:
the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the King of glory passes on his way.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
6 From earth's wide bounds and ocean's farthest coast,
through gates of pearl stream in the countless host,
singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Funerals; All Saints' Day; Church Final Victory; Spiritual Conflict; Funerals; Heritage; Jesus Christ Presence of; Memorial Occasions Scripture: Psalm 61:2-3 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE
For All the Saints
I Bind unto Myself Today
Author: St Patrick; Cecil Frances Alexander Appears in 68 hymnals First Line: I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity Topics: God The Trinity; God Strength; Jesus Christ Baptism; Aspiration; God Creator; God Guide; God Majesty; God Strength; God Wisdom; Jesus Christ Ascension; Jesus Christ Baptism of; Jesus Christ Death; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Trinity Scripture: Colossians 1:27
I Bind unto Myself Today
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